2019-2020年高二下学期第二次段考试题（英语）.doc

2019-2020年高二下学期第二次段考试题（英语）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Whats the weather like today?A. Sunny. B .Cloudy . C .Rainy.2.What can we learn from the conversation ? A .John wont be back this evening. B . The woman lent John her bicycle. C .The man will ask John to be back quickly 3.How does the man feel about his driving to work ?A. It takes him too much time.B. The distance is a little long.C. He feels that its not bad.4.Whats wrong with the radio?A. It cant be turned on . B. It cant be turned off . C. It doesnt work.5.Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At a restaurant. B. At a cinema. C. At a hotel.第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6-7题。6.Whats the matter with the man?A. He has no money. B. He cant drive. C. He has a poor memory .7. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. To ask her for advice. B. To let her drive him to the bank . C. To remind him of money.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What was the woman going to buy?A. A sweater. B. A shirt. C. A coat.9. Which one did the woman finally buy?A. The red one . B. The blue one . C. The green one.10.How much did the woman pay?A.170yuan B.168yuan. C.186yuan.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.what will the man do at 8:30 tomorrow ?A. Meet some managers. B. Host Mr. Turner. C. Have a meeting.12.Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. husband and wife. B. boss and secretary. C. teacher and student13. What is the man going to do at 1:30 pm the day after tomorrow?A. Visit an exhibition. B. Go to classes . C. Attend a party .听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. How did the Parkinsons find their trip to Costa Rica（哥斯达黎加）?A. Good . B. Tiring. C. Expensive .15. What do we know about the hotels?A. They have good service. B. Theyre very expensive . C. They have few people speaking English.16.What is worth buying in Costa Rica?A. Bags. B. Jewelry. C. Clothing .听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What happens when you turn around again and again in bed?A. Your heart beats slower. B. It bees harder to sleep. C. You bee too tired to sleep.18. What causes people to have trouble sleeping according to the speaker ?A. Failure to rest during the day .B. lack of sleep on the weekends . C. Too much exercise in the evening19. What should you do on sleepless nights ?A. Drink milk to help you fall asleep. B. Take some sleeping pills. C. take a walk for a while.20. Where is the talk most probably being given?A. On the radio. B. In a lecture hall. C. At the doctors office. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21It was such _ privilege to have spent _ day with his family . A. a ；the B. the ；the C. a ；a D. / ；a22.You can _ this desk to the height of your child.A. adjust B. adapt C. refer D. devote23.-Im dying to see the boy but what if he doesnt want to see me ?-_ .A. Congratulations B. Poor girlC. Its your life D. Never see him again24.The teacher often tells us that one good turn _another .A. orders B. deserves C. gets D. predicts 25.Many Native Americans died from the diseases_ by the Europeans. A. bringing B. to bring C. having brought D. brought26.Most of the music he recorded from 1924 to 1971 is still _.A. optional B. reasonable C. available D. plicated 27.She was the nicest girl he had ever met , _ he wouldnot have fallen in love her.A. otherwise B.thereforeC. however D. although28.Their miserable stay seemed to be punishment _justice and freedom to them.A. more than B. other than C. rather than D. less than29. Although some boys in his situation _ crime to get money for food and clothing , he never did.A. must have turned to B. might have turned toC. should have turned to D. could have turned to30. He was sent to a school for problem students _ the music teacher taught him to play music instruments.A. where B. who C. which D. that31. The settlers crossed the strait to America _a land bridge that existed in ancient time.A. in terms of B. in honor of C. in preparation for D. by means of32. They walked up a mountain to a ridge _ they had fantastic views.A. in which B. from where C. on that D. by what. 33. No one really knows when the first people arrived in_we now know Australia .A. one B. what C. it D. that34. It is in the house _ he was born _ he writes the famous novel.A. that ; that B. where ; where C. that ; where D. where ; that 35. Its obvious _ we must be very cautious about medical cloning _ these problems are solved.A. that ; until B. what ; after C. whether ; since D. where ; before第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1. 5分，满分30分） A man , now old, went overseas 40 years ago. When he left, the girl he loved gave him a heart-shaped knot (symbolizing devotion) 36 knitting wool 37 a souvenir(纪念物). He hung it on his belt 38 . Several years later he 39 and had children. 40 time went by his sweet-hearts looks became dimmer(暗淡) and dimmer like a landscape picture fading 41 gradually, and his homeland only appeared in his 42 . In the evening of his life he often looked at the knot and sighed .One day, 43 the sight of the knot, his grandson 44 getting hold of it as a toy. The boy touched it and tried to 45 it. At last he did the trick and got it 46 and open. When it was spread out, it turned to its form as a long 47 , a very simple wool thread. 48 by the clever hands of a beloved girl could the thread be knitted into such a plicated knot. Devoted love made so many simple things 49 in the world. The old man was thus 50 to a great truth. Most of the grievances(抱怨), 51 and hatred in life actually result from very 52 matters. If one is 53 mindful of them, they bee mental knots. But if one 54 the knot, it remains a simple thread or line, 55 shape it bees.36. A. made in B. made of C. made from D. made into 37. A. to be B. to do C. to look D. to see38. A. as far B. even more C. so far D. ever since 39. A. got married B. set off C. went away D. grew up 40. A. With B. Over C. As D. Though41. A. out B. awayC. inD. across42. A. dreams B. thoughts C. ideas D. minds 43. A .at B. upon C. to D. for44. A. led to B. held on C. insisted on D. held out45. A. unfold B. fold C. tie D. fasten46. A. relaxed B. easy C. loose D. different47. A. thread B. rope C. pipe D. stick48. A. Just B. Only C. Until D. Unless49. A. easy B. poor C. happy D. plex50. A. awoken B. known C. made D. e51. A joy B. happiness C. sadness D. delight52. A. easy B. beautiful C. big D. simple53. A. already B. never C. always D. seldom54. A. sees through B. looks at C. sees to D. meets with55. A. wherever B. whatever C. however D. whenever第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AJust two weeks ago, I was about to cross a busy road when I noticed an old grandpa with a heavy load on his head just a few meters from me. He looked very weak. A few minutes later, I realized Id forgotten to cross the road. And hed seen me looking at him. I love my grandparents so much that whenever I see any old people I wont forget to smile at them. I couldnt let go of this grandpa, either. He came near me and handed me a note on which there was an address. I showed him the directions and said he would need a taxi as it was 3 pm on a hot summers day. Anybody would faint(昏倒)dead in this weather and I didnt want him to walk all the way. But he looked disappointed. I asked where he had e from. He replied weakly that he was from Chidambaram, about 240 kilometers from where we were. I was shocked because he looked like he could not even take 2 steps without falling. I called a taxi immediately and asked the driver to drop him at his place. The grandpa wasnt ready because he had no money. I paid for his journey and asked the driver to drop him off safely.When I turned to look at the grandpa, who was leaving, tears filled my eyes and I didnt want to leave. Memories of my grandparents flashed in my mind, making me feel like crying. I said goodbye to the grandpa, and some happy tears dropped from his eyes.56. The old man that the author noticed _.A. was too weak to stand still B. fell down on the roadC. had a load on his head D. didnt know how to cross the road57. What was the old mans purpose in ing near the author?A. To ask why he was looking at him. B. To ask him for directions. C. To get him to call a taxi for him.D. To borrow some money.58. The old man was disappointed at first probably because _.A. he could not afford a taxi B. he didnt understand the authors wordsC. he couldnt bear the hot weather any more D. he couldnt walk any more59. Which of the following things surprised the author most?A. That no one was with the old man.B. That the old man was just like his own grandpa. C. That the old man had e from a faraway place although he was weak.D. That the old man had such a heavy load with him.60. Which of the following sentences can be the main idea of the passage?A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.B. Where there is a will, there is a way.C. Expend the respect of the aged in ones family to that of other families.D. A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit.B Study-abroad programs are a great way to learn about different cultures. Sometimes students dont have the money to join in these programs. That is why scholarships for study-abroad programs are starting to bee popular. Study-abroad programs can often be quite expensive. Finding scholarships is not that difficult. Usually, you can just visit the study-abroad office at your educational institution or even the financial services office. They will have a large directory(目录) of available scholarships. If your school does not have these offices, you can just quickly have a look on the Internet and find a wide variety of scholarships you might qualify for. The credentials（资历）you need to be considered for a scholarship vary greatly. But, to be a candidate for any scholarship, you generally need to have good grades, be an outstanding person, and be able to take full advantage of the opportunities presented to you. You will be able to show why you are a good candidate through the application process. The application process for each scholarship varies, which usually includes submitting(提交) an academic record, an essay, and sometimes an interview.Usually, you will have to submit your academic records. The administrators of the scholarship will know that you take your academic studies seriously. Next you usually need to write an essay. This could be on a wide variety of subjects, but they usually focus on something related to why you should get this scholarship to determine how much you want the scholarship and how good of a candidate you would be. After this, the final few applicants may be asked in for an interview to learn about you and why you would be a good recipient(接受者) of the scholarship.If you satisfy all these requirements, there is a good chance you will get a scholarship. If you dont have enough money, dont give up but use plenty of scholarship opportunities for you!61. What do we learn about study-abroad programs from the passage?A. They are often quite cheap to apply for.B. They are very difficult to apply for.C. They are good tools for learning other cultures. D. They are only found in the study-abroad offices in colleges.62. To apply for a scholarship, the writer doesnt mention the credential that _.A. you need to speak a foreign language well.B. you need to have good marks at school.C. you need to be an excellent studentD. you need to know when to use the opportunities before you63. The main purpose of the passage is _.A. to introduce the advantages of study-abroad programsB. to show us why scholarships for study-abroad programs are popularC. to suggest where one can find suitable study-abroad programsD. to provide tips on applying for scholarships for study-abroad programs64. To prove whether you take your academic studies seriously, you should _.A. write an essay on why you should get this scholarshipB. submit your academic recordsC. be interviewed by the administrators of the scholarshipD. prove you are a good recipient of the scholarship65. In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read this passage?A. Education B. Fashion C. Business D. EntertainmentC One observation made by visitors is that Americans frequently prefer to answer with a brief “Yes”, ”No”, ”Sure”, or the very popular “Yeah” rather than a longer reply. But brief replies do not mean Americans are impolite, rude or limited mentally. Very often, Americans are rushed and may greet you with a hurried “Hi”. Indeed, this is a greeting you will hear again and again during your stay in the United States. It is used by everyone. However, those accustomed to (习惯于)longer, beautifully worded phrases may need a little more time before they feel fortable with American” plain talk”. Americans sometimes use plain talk when they are embarrassed. If people praise them orthank them in an especially courteous(彬彬有礼的)way, they may be embarrassed and not know what to say in reply. They do not want to be impolite or rude; you can be sure that they liked what was said about them. Except for certain holidays, such as Christmas, Americans do not usually give gifts. Thus, you will find Americans embarrassed as they accept gifts, especially if they have nothing to give in return. They are generally a warm but informal people!66. What can be inferred from the first paragraph?A. Americans usually answer others with a simple reply. B. Americans are often busy with their everyday affairs.C. You will hear the greeting “Hi” in the US very frequently.D. It will take you quite a little time to be used to American “plain talk”.67. The fact that Americans do not waste words tells us_.A. they answer quickly B. they choose words carefully C. they like to reply briefly D. they are impolite to others68.The Americans like to _.A. answer with the words like “sure, yeah”B. use formal words in greetingC. need time to choose words in greetingD. get gifts from others69. The Americans like others praise but if in a courteous way_.A. they dont know what to say in replyB. they feel uneasyC. they are too excited to replyD. Both A and B.70. Which of the following is TRUE?A. Americans exchange gifts the first time they meet.B. Americans dont often give gifts except for some holidays. C. Americans often bring some gifts to their friends. D. Americans only want to get gifts from others.D The Crouch quadruplets（四胞胎）have always been considered quite special but not so special-all four have been accepted into Americas Yale University. Dean(系主任) at the university, Jeffrey Brenzel, said the admission(录取) for Kenny, Martina, Ray and Carol, all 18-year-old students at Danbury High School in Connecticut(康乃狄格州), was probably the first for the university. “The living memory in the office here shows that weve just had twins, never quadruplets,” he told the reporters. “They are all interesting and quite smart in their own way. They are extremely lively kids, very attractive, but clearly four different people. They are all in the top 10 percent of the class.” The quadruplets explained to The New York Times how they nervously logged on（登录）one by one to the Yale website to discover their fates, First was Ray, who described how the screen suddenly turned Yale blue and displayed the universitys bulldog mascot(吉祥物) with the message “wele to the Class of 2014”. “We just kept logging on and screaming, logging on and screaming, Martina, last to find out, said in an interview with the local television station WINH-TV. Until May 1 they have to decide whether to accept Yales offers and part of the decision will e down to money, they told the Times. Their father Steven works as a case manager with the Connecticut mental health department and their mother, Caroline, who originally came from Nigeria, is studying for her masters degree in social work, according to the Times. Ranked as one of the top three universities in the US after Harvard and Princeton, Yales school fees each year can be as high as 36,500 dollars, which would land the Crouch family with a very heavy load by the time they graduate in xx.71. According to Jeffrey Brenzel _.A. the quadruplets do well in their studiesB. the characters of the quadruplets are quite the sameC. the quadruplets are all clever, humorous and strongD. the quadruplets graduated from different high schools72. Why did the quadruplets keep logging on the Yale website?A. They liked to see the universitys bulldog mascot.B. They wanted to know whether they would be in the same class.C. They wanted to get some information about Yale University.D. They wanted to find out if they were admitted to the university.73. Who was the last one to log on to the website?A. Kenny. B. Martina C. Ray. D. Carol 74.How much money will their parents spend on their four-year schooling ?A.36,500 B.146,000C.584,000 D.292,00075. What do we know about the quadruplets parents?A. Their parents graduated from Yale University.B. The Crouch quadruplets have very rich parents.C. The quadruplets father is working in social work. D. The quadruplets mother has not yet got her masters degree.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：阅读表达(满分10分，请注意问题后面的字数) Dear Rosemary,1Thanks for your letter, which took a fortnight to arrive. It was wonderful to hear from you. I know youre dying to hear all about my life here, so Ive included some photos which will help you picture the places I talk about.2You asked about my high school. Well, Its a bush school the classrooms are made of bamboo and the roof of grass. It takes me only a few minutes to walk to school down a muddy track. When I reach the school grounds there are a lot of “good mornings” for me from the boys. Many of them have walked a long way, sometimes up to two hours, to get to school.3 Theres no electricity or water and even no textbooks either! Im still trying to adapt to these conditions. However, one thing is for sure, Ive bee more imaginative in my teaching. Science is my most challenging subject as my students have no concept of doing experiments. In fact there is no equipment, and if I need water I have to carry it from my house in a bucket! The other day I was showing the boys the weekly chemistry experiment when, before I knew it, the mixture was bubbling over everywhere! The boys who had never e across anything like this before started jumping out of windows. Sometimes I wonder how relevant chemistry is to these students, most of whom will be going back to their villages after Year 8 anyway. To be honest, I doubt whether Im making any difference to these boys