2019-2020年高二英语下学期第一次质量检测试题.doc

2019-2020年高二英语下学期第一次质量检测试题第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）In 1826, a Frenchman named Niepce needed pictures for his business. But he was not a good artist. So he invented a very simple camera. He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his garden. That was the first photo.The next important date in the history of photography was 1837. That year, Daguerre, another Frenchman, took a picture of his reading room. He used a new kind of camera in a different way. Daguerre invented the Daguerreotype process, which started the history of human flat image. In his picture you could see everything very clearly, even the smallest thing. This kind of photo was called a Daguerreotype. Soon, other people began to use Daguerres way. Travelers brought back wonderful photos from all around the world. People took pictures of famous buildings, cities and mountains.In about 1840, photography was developed. Then photographers could take pictures of people and moving things, which was not simple. The photographers had to carry a lot of film and other machines. But this did not stop them, for example, some in the United States worked so hard. Mathew Brady was a famous American photographer. He took many pictures of great people. The pictures were unusual because they were very lifelike.Photographers also became one kind of art by the end of the 19th century. Some photos were not just copies of the real world. They showed ideas and feelings, like other art forms.21. The Daguerreotype was_.A. a FrenchmanB. a kind of picture C. a kind of camera D. a photographer22. If a photographer wanted to take pictures of moving things in the year of 1840, he had to_.A. watch lots of films B. buy himself an expensive cameraC. stop in most cities D. take lots of film and other things23. This passage mainly tells us_. A. how photography was developed B. how to show your feelings in picturesC. how pictures spread around the world D. how to use different camerasB Chocolate is good for your heart, skin and brain. Usually, people think that chocolate is bad for their health. They describe chocolate as “something to die for” or say “death by chocolate”. Now they should bite their tongues! Evidence is showing that some kinds of chocolate are actually good for you in the following ways:A happier heartScientists at Harvard University recently examined 136 studies on cocoa（可可） the main ingredient（成分）in chocolate and found that it does seem to strengthen the heart. Studies have shown heart benefits from increased blood flow. These benefits are the result of cocoas chemicals, which seem to prevent both cell damage and inflammation（炎症）.Better blood pressureIf yours is high, chocolate may help. Jeffrey Blumberg from Tufts University recently found that people with high blood pressure who ate 3.5 ounces of dark chocolate per day for two weeks saw their blood pressure drop quickly.Muscle magicChocolate milk may help you recover after a hard workout（锻炼）. In a small study at Indiana University, people who drank chocolate milk between workouts did better on a tiredness test than those who had some sports drinks.Better for your skinGerman researchers gave 24 women a half-cup of special cocoa every day. After three months, the womens skin was moister（滑润的）and smoother. The research shows that chocolate helps protect and increase blood flow to the skin, improving its appearance.Brain gainsIt sounds almost too good to be true, but research suggests that chocolate may improve your memory, attention span, reaction time, and problem-solving by increasing blood flow to the brain.24Whats the meaning of “bite their tongues”in Paragraph 1?A. Stop thinking.B. Stop talking.C. Stop listening.D. Stop moving.25According to the German researchers,chocolate can make the skin smoother because chocolate helps to .A. increase blood flow to the skinB. change and replace the cells of the skinC. reduce the wrinkles of the skinD. strengthen the top layer of the skin26Which of the following is NOT TRUE?A. Chocolate may benefit your heart.B. Chocolate may help to lower your blood pressure.C. People used to consider chocolate harmful.D. Chocolate may improve your IQ.27Whats the main idea of the text?A. Suggestions on Eating Chocolate B. More Chocolate,No DiseasesC. Chocolate, a Healthy FoodD. Chocolate,a Junk FoodCBKLYN House HotelThis hotel features works by Brooklyn artists. The 116 rooms are good value and Manhattan is only 20 minutes away by taxi or subway. The immediate surroundings feel urban the hotel is by a high-rise public housing project while the nearest mercial street is under elevated(高的) subway tracks but Bushwicks best bars and cafes/restaurants are nearby. Doubles from $99, room only. Tel: 718 388 4433Archer HotelVisitors eager to stay in the heart of Manhattan should try one of the bargain-priced rooms at this hotel. Rates vary from great value to expensive; some start from as low as $179 a night (if prepaying in full). Rooms are small but tasteful, with nice touches such as exposed brick. Some have close-up views of the Empire State Building. Doubles from $199, room only. Tel: 212 719 4100Pod 39 HotelIn an elegant brick building in Manhattans Murray Hill, this excellent budget option opened following the success of its sister hotel, The Pod. The rooms are called pods given for their small size and may not suit everyone. But with prices among the most petitive in Manhattan, budgeters will be happy. Doubles from $95, room only. Tel: 212 865 5700CitizenM New York Times SquareThis is the first US location for a Netherlands-based concept hotel chain CitizenM. The hotel features self check-in at its 230 little but fortable rooms via touch screen “MoodPads”. Theres a rooftop bar, a 24-hour grab-and-go cafeteria and an area with public iMac workspaces. Although New Yorkers avoid nearby Times Square, all the lights, cameras and action can make it a fun tourist experience.Doubles from $170, room only. Tel: 212 319 700028. What can we know about BKLYN House Hotel?A. It has the most rooms.B. It is next to Manhattan. C. It is Bushwicks best hotel. D. It is decorated with some art works.29. Which number should you call if you want to live in the heart of Manhattan? A. 212 319 7000. B. 718 388 4433.C. 212 719 4100.D. 212 865 5700.30. Which hotel might attract those who have a tight budget 预算?A. Archer Hotel.B. Pod 39 Hotel.C. BKLYN House Hotel. D. CitizenM New York Times Square.31. What is the advantage of living in CitizenM New York Times Square?A. Regulars can enjoy a certain discount. B. Visitors will get a “MoodPads” as a gift. C. Visitors can enjoy themselves in a rooftop bar.D. Visitors can have a good view of the Empire State Building.DWhen people introduce themselves, I always hear them say Im just a housewife. I dont understand why their introduction is always filled with regret and self-pity. Is it really a crime to be a housewife? Is it really embarrassing when you choose not to work outside and instead choose to work in your home？ How could you be just a housewife when the basic social unit of society depends on you and your service? A housewife works for the longest hour, supporting your husband, child studies, caring for elders, managing finances, paying bills, grocery shopping, cooking according to individual taste, cleaning, etc. A housewife could be anyone: daughter, wife, mother, teacher, financial advisor, fashion designer and nurse, gardener, driver, cook, and so on. Dont think you are not being paid for it. You get the reward that no money can offer-the love and affection of your family, their trust on you, a happy home and your own satisfaction. It is you who choose to be in this occupation, willingly or for any other reason. After a busy day, all wait to return to the fortable home set by you. They know you will be there to absorb all their stress and tiredness and relax them. Would the life have been the same had you been working outside to earn some money? Would you along with your family have been able to buy all the content in life that you are enjoying now with that money?Respect yourself for what you are. Introduce yourself to the world with the same dignity. The world understands the importance of your job; its time to make them accept it. Introduce yourself with pride and with twinkle in your eyes I am a housewife. Kick that just out. 32. How do people feel when they say Im just a housewife: ？ A. Satisfied. B. Proud. C. Regretful. D. Anxious.33. Listing the housewifes duties, the author implies a housewife A. usually leads a terrible life B. plays a less important role C. does not always get her reward D. makes a great contribution to the family34. If a housewife worked outside, she would A. lose the content that she is enjoyingB. set a fortable home for her familyC. absorb her familys stress D. have the same life like before 35. What is the authors attitude toward housewives?A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Opposed. D. Tolerant.How to make the world a better placeWhen you think about people who have made the world a better place, you probably think of famous scientists or great leaders. That is not all the truth. 36._ An act of kindness can bring a smile to a persons face even if only for a moment.Give away your money. 37._For example, if you want to help hungry children, you can try to find an international organization that provides food for those in poor areas. Every cent you give away will mean a lot.Help a stranger. Your small actions can brighten the day of others. Hold the door for someone whose hands are full. Help the blind cross the street. 38._ The key is expecting nothing in return for your acts of kindness.Care about those you know. Show the people close to you how much you care about them. Tell them they mean a lot to you. Make a beautiful gift for a friend. Take your husband to his favorite fun place if he has had a hard week. 39._Be grateful to others. Have you had good service in a restaurant? Thank the waiter. Do you have a very good neighbour who is always there when you need her? Tell her how much you appreciate（感激） her being in your life.40._ If a friend needs skills in a certain area, offer your advice. Perhaps she is struggling to set up a puter, and you know how to do that. Offer whatever ability you have, but always remember to be polite.A. Keep walking forward.B. Share your knowledge.C. Small steps, not big ones.D. Give your seat on the bus to an old man.E. Choose a charity （慈善机构） that has meaning for you.F. Tell your children how much they mean to you.G. Ordinary people like you and me can also help a lot.完形填空 （共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）Did you ever have one of those dreams that seemed to go on forever? I had one like that last night. I was 41 down an old, side road that I used to walk along as a teenager. I wasnt quite 42 where I was headed, but I felt very determined to get there. Like in many 43 , time seemed fluid 流动and people seemed ageless. As I walked along I kept meeting people from both my 44 and my present. I saw both my Mom and my Grandma who have passed away and I was able to 45 them both one more hug拥抱. I 46 many childhood friends and we talked, joked, and laughed just like we were 47 again. Still, I kept walking, hoping to reach 48 I was headed. Around every turning, though, there was 49 new. I saw strangers 50 and stopped to help them. I met a smiling, old man who 51 shared his lifes wisdom with me and then I 52 passed it on to young children further down the road. With every few steps it seemed there was a 53 adventure in learning and love. I never got to where I was going and 54 feeling like I had lived a lifetime in a single 55 . It 56 me a bit that I never 57 where I was headed, 58 then I realized that this dream was a lot like our life. It is the walk that 59 .You will meet a lot of wonderful people and 60 a lot of interesting experiences.41.A. walkingB. runningC. driving D. looking42.A. puzzled aboutB. interested inC. happyD. sure43.A. roadsB. dreamsC. journeys D. nights44.A. futureB. pastC. familyD. experience45.A. showB. oweC. giveD. ask46.A. chatted withB. searched forC. rang upD. ran into47.A. neighborsB. adultsC. kidsD. friends48.A. whereverB. wheneverC. howeverD. whatever49.A. anythingB. somethingC. everything D. nothing50.A. in needB. on purposeC. with respectD. for certain51.A. seriouslyB. hesitantlyC. happilyD. equally52.A. lovinglyB. unwillinglyC. surprisinglyD. jokingly53.A. dangerousB. familiarC. freshD. elegant54.A. jumped upB. woke upC. lay downD. turned down55.A. lifeB. bedC. houseD. night56.A. fortedB. impressedC. remindedD. bothered57.A. rememberedB. plannedC. reachedD. lost58.A. butB. becauseC. soD. for59.A. arrivesB. happensC. worksD. matters60.A. make upB. go throughC. forget aboutD. set asideTo encourage all students to get an education, even if their parents cant afford it, Shiksha Kuteer , a primary school in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, is asking parents to 61. （simple） plant a tree sapling（幼苗） instead of paying school fees.The parents have to take care of the sapling and plant a new one if it dies - but 62. （pare） to the cost of traditional school fees, its a small price 63. （pay）.And it es with the added bonus of 64. (help) to improve local air quality.The initiative 倡议was set up by a group of local professionals and business owners in response 65. Indias skyrocketing 猛涨的education fees.Currently, the government spends just 3.9 percent of 66. （it） budget on education, which means parents are left to pay for heavy school fees, as well as paying for books and school 67. （supply）.But by offering 68. affordable way to get students into schools, Shiksha Kuteer is encouraging education for everyone.So far, the school 69. （receive） an overwhelming response 积极回应, and 700 saplings have been planted across the village over the last year.This is just one small in a small village in India, 70. if the approach 方法works, it could be something that other schools look into借鉴.短文改错Today our class go to climb a mountain.This morning we set off to mountain by bus. At about nine oclock we arrived at the foot of the mountain and with the guidance of our teacher, he started climbing. Because at the half of the mountain some of us got tired, we all were very exciting. When we got to the top, we cheered excitedly. Seeing from the top of it, the view is wonderful. Unfortunately, when we began to go down the mountain, we were catching in a storm. We shared umbrellas and raincoat with each other and walked more cautious. At last we all reached the parking lot safely and got on the bus heading back to home.写作假设你是李华，计划高中毕业后去美国的大学深造。你在网上了解到了 Prof. Smith，根据以下内容给他写一封e-mail。1. 表示对他的研究领域area及课题subject感兴趣，2. 提供关于申请的准备及专业(major)建议，3. 表示感谢。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.邮件的开头与结尾己为你写好。Dear Prof. Smith,I am Li Hua,Look forward to your early reply.Yours, Li Hua21-23 BDA 24-27 BADC 28-31 DCBC 32-35 CDAA 36-40 GEDFB41-45 ADBBC 46-50 DCABA 51-55 CACBD 56-60 DCADB61.simply 62pared 63.to pay 64.helping 65.to66.its 67. supplies 68.an 69.has received 70.but短文改错：Today our class go to climb a mountain.This morning we set off to mountain by bus. At went theabout nine oclock we arrived at the foot of the mountain and with the guidance of our teacher, he started climbing. Because at the half of the mountain some of us got tired, we we Although/Thoughall were very exciting. When we got to the top, we cheered excitedly. Seeing from the top excited Seenof it, the view is wonderful. Unfortunately, when we began to go down the mountain, we were catching in a storm. We shared umbrellas and raincoat with each other and walked catched raincoatsmore cautious. At last we all reached the parking lot safely and got on the bus heading cautiouslyback to home.Dear Prof. Smith,I am Li Hua, a high school student from China. I am planning to study at your university after high school, and writing to see if it is possible for you to advise on my preparation.When viewing the website of the school, I felt extremely interested in the area and subjects of your study. Therefore, would you please provide me with further information about the application procedure and requirements?I have been learning 9 subjects in high school, among which physics and chemistry are my favorites. If I should pay more attention to one or two subjects, what are they?Thank you in advance! Your professional advice would be of great help to me. (111word)Look forward to your early reply.Yours, Li HuaDear Prof. Smith,I am Li Hua, a high school student from China. I am trying to decide on what major I will study at university, and writing in the hope that you can guide me in my options. I discovered your area of research while examining my options on the Internet. I found your subject area to be of particular interest to myself. If possible, could you please provide me with some further information regarding the procedure? Could you also advise on the required qualifications for this course? As this is an important opportunity, I am extremely keen to have the strongest application. Any advice on strengthening my application would be greatly appreciated. （107words）I am looking forward to hearing from you. Yours, Li Hua