2019-2020年高二级第二学期期末考试英语试题.doc

2019-2020年高二级第二学期期末考试英语试题 英 语 第一部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分150分）第一节：语音知识（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）1. promise A. progress B. pronunciation C. problem D. programme2. April A. apple B. rade C. persuade D. anybody3. worse A. worm B. editor C. storm D. work4. explain A. captain B. Britain C. remain D. mountain 5. double A. found B. cough C. country D. thought第二节 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。6. Ive kept the old picture _ I can see it easily, as it always reminds me of my childhood.A. whether B. when C. where D. which7. - How did you like the food cooked by his grandma? - You could have had _.A. anything best B. nothing better C. better everything D. something good8.The headmasrter hurried to the concert hall only the speaker .A. to find;left B. finding;leaving C.finding;left D. to find;gone9. Tom is one of those students who, I think, always do_ best.A. whose B. her C. ones D. their10. With the help of the Chinese experts, the factory produced _ cars in xx as the year before.A. twice as many B. as twice as many C. as twice many D. as many as twice11. -Hi, Dannie! How nice to meet you here in Tianshui！ - _.A. Me, too. B. So do I C. The same to you D. Thank you12. As the busiest woman in Norton,she made her duty to look after all the other peoples affairs in that town.A. this B. that C. it D.one13. Boys, dont make any noise in the classroom, _?A. can you B. could you C. do you D. will you 14. The boy was just about to jump into the river _ luckily his father saw him and stopped him.A. since B. that C. when D. as15.Is there a possibility the two murders were done by the same person?A. that B. whether C. what D. /16. -Have you seen _ new bike? I left it here this morning. -I think I saw one somewhere just now. Is it _ red one?A. the ; a B. a., / C. a, a D. a, the 17. Whenever I met her, _was very often, I liked her sweet and hopeful smile.A. which B. who C. it D. what18. _ as Jim is, _he can speak two foreign languages.A. A boy; / B. The boy; / C. Boy; but D. Boy; /19. With nothing _ to burn, the fire became weak and finally died out before the firefighters came.A. leave B. leaving C. left D. to leave20. Jane came home happily, which suggested that she _ the chemistry test.A. would have passed B. would pass C. pass D. had passed第三节 完型填空 （共2小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 （A，B，C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I always had the dream to dance like a beautiful ballerina (芭蕾舞女演员).When I was 21,I would twirl (旋转) around and around in the field of wildflowers in my backyard. I thought if I twirled _22_ everything would disappear and I would _23_ in a new place. Reality woke me up when I heard a voice saying,I dont know why you _24_about trying to dance. You dont have the talent to be a ballerina.I remember how the voice paralyzed(使不知所措) every _25_ in my body. I fell to the ground and _26_ for hours. We lived in the_27_ by a nearby lake. I didnt like to be at home. When my parents were home, my mother just _28_ and criticized because nothing was ever _29_ in her life. She dreamed of a different life but she _30_ living in the country far away from the city where she believed her dreams would have e true. I enjoyed _31_ by the water. I would sit there for hours and stare at my _32_. There I was, looking nothing like a pretty ballerina dancer. Reflections dont lie. Once the _33_ would e, my reflection was _34_, washed away just like my dream to dance. As I grew older, I began to _35_ the reason my dream was even born. Thats because it was _36_ inside of me. The dream I had was never nurtured(培养) and _37_, so it slowly died. Its not that I wanted it to die, but I allowed it to die the day I started listening to the _38_,You cant do it.When I finally woke up from many years of dreaming, I realized you cant settle for(满足于)_39_ in the wildflowers, but you have to move on to the _40_.21. A. short B. weak C. old D. young 22. A. faster B. more strangely C. higherD. more calmly23. A. break up B. wake up C. give inD. catch up24. A. regret B. suggest C. mind D. bother25. A. breathing B. hearing C. feelingD. hating 26. A. wept B. watched C. enjoyed D. applied27. A. city B. country C. hotelD. capital28. A. shouted B. ordered C. mentedD. nodded29. A. dangerous B. mon C. perfect D. funny30. A. started with B. used to C. gave up D. ended up 31. A. hanging out B. digging up C. dressing upD. checking out32. A. statue B. reflection C. action D. management33. A. winds B. clouds C. waves D. rains34. A. attractive B. pretty C. specialD. gone35. A. report B. mention C. realize D. predict36. A something B. nothing C. everything D. anything 37. A. heard of B. cared for C. talked about D. waited for38. A. advice B. truth C. words D. secrets39. A. begging B. playing C. singing D. dancing 40. A. roof B. platform C. street D. garden 第二部分 阅读理解 （共25小题。第一节每小题2分，第二节每小题1分；满分45分）第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 （A，B，C，和D）中，选出最佳选项。A Whenever my mind travels over the past events in my life, one incident stands out prominently to remind me of the narrow escape I once had from almost certain death. In the plantations at the foot of forest there are hundreds of snakes, of which the cobra is the most dangerous. This snake has a preference for cool places along the numerous streams, where it relaxes, especially in the afternoons. My brother and I were then spending our holidays in a plantation in which our father was employed. In the afternoons, we would go out to catch fish from the streams. We got down into the streams and searched for fish in the holes. Fishing in this way had its moments of excitement, for at times we also caught some water-snakes, which were harmless. One afternoon, as I put my hand into the water, my searching fingers touched something tender. Thinking it was a fish, I gripped it at once and tried to bring it out. But it resisted violently, and to my shock, it was a cobra! I relaxed my grip at once and rushed for safety. My brother, a few yards away, was too surprised to speak because the cobra was now rushing towards him with its mouth fully opened. I picked up a stick hurriedly and threw it at the cobra. Surprisingly, the cobra now turned towards me, and I took to my heels (逃走). My brother then picked up a stick and ran after the cobra and managed to kill it just at the time when I was almost exhausted. That was indeed a very narrow escape, an escape I shall never forget.41. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A. The author lived on the farm together with his father.B. In all the snakes in the forest, only the cobra is dangerous.C. The cobra only rushed towards the author.D. The cobra turned to chase (追逐) the author because he threw a stick at it.42. We can infer from the text that _.A. the cobra is a snake which is not poisonous.B. this experience happened on a summer afternoonC. the author and his brother specially went to the plantation to catch fishD. all the snakes are harmless except the cobra43. The underlined words “gripped it ” in Paragraph 5 probably mean “_”A. threw it away B. set it free C. held it tightly D. was fond of it44. If the authors brother had been a little late, _.A. the author might have been killed by the cobraB. the cobra would have escaped C. the cobra could have been killed D. the cobra would have turned around to rush towards his brother againBAs the name suggests, newspapers are a source of news and information. In several respects（方面）they are also a medium of munication among the people of the world. Today there are hundreds of newspapers all over the world. Everywhere there is a keen desire to learn more about the affairs of the world. This is partly the result of the spread of education which sharpens ones curiosity to learn about distant lands. As a source of news, newspapers contain news on events in distant corners. Information about such events arrives almost immediately, so people are informed about the events almost at the same time. For example, if a war breaks out in one part of the world today, the people in other parts will certainly know about it tomorrow. As a result, all the countries are able to do something quickly to help those who have suffered or to persuade the countries at war to cease fighting. Newspapers also play an important part in keeping the people of the world informed about the troubles that might arise in the future, if nothing is done to prevent them from happening. For example, if a dispute（争端）arises between two countries for any reason, the newspapers can keep the people of the world informed and try to resolve their differences peacefully. When all this is considered, we feel that there is some silent munication among countries through the medium of newspapers for the mon benefit of the countries of the world. Further, constant reading of newspapers improves ones outlook on life and makes one a more reasonable person. The importance of the newspaper is therefore obvious.45. According to the text, one of the functions of newspaper is to _ A. stop wars from breaking out B. encourage people to learn more knowledge and culture C. inform people of what they want to know D. help people to know about the affairs of the word46. What has partly led to a keen desire to learn more about the affairs of the world? A. Hundreds of newspapers B. More events happening in the world C. The spread of education D. munication among the world47. When the author says “silent munication” in Paragraph 5, he /she means that _ A. newspapers is a source of news and information B. people usually read newspapers in silence C. what the world needs is peace and silence instead of war D. the world can pass information on to each other through newspapers48. Which is the best title for this text? A. Newspaper-a source of news B. Importance of reading newspaper C. Curiosity leads to reading D. How to solve disputes between two countriesCEnergy-saving Finns（芬兰人）invented the first ice skate more than 5,000 years ago, as a practical method of transport to make getting across frozen lakes less of a struggle.The earliest skates would have been blades(冰刀) made from bones and are one of the oldest means of transport ever discovered- they may even have been essential survival tools.Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University have calculated that ice skates would have saved energy by 10 percent, and suggest that they were developed for practical use and were not used for recreation, as they are today. They think the most likely birthplace of skating is southern Finland, where there are many icy lakes.The scientists have put their theory to the test and made replica(复制品) skates modeled after examples held at the British Museum and the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge.Volunteers on ice rinks in the Alps had their heart rates, oxygen intake and skating speeds measured while they skated with the replica skates. From this experiment, researchers were able to calculate energy consumption and the efficiency of their skating. They discovered that skating over the land in ancient Finland would have saved 10 percent of peoples energy. The result is based on the fact that Finland has the highest concentration of lakes in the world. The ancient Finnish people could benefit more than others from developing this tool for transport.In a time and environment in which the balance between energy taken from food and energy required to live was crucial(决定性的), the least cost of energy might have helped humans survive in extreme conditions.49. The first ice skate invented by the Finns was used for _A. recreation (娱乐) B. transportation across desertC. losing weight D. saving energy50. The birthplace of skating might be southern Finland because_A. there are many icy lakes thereB. people there need more oxygen to breathe inC. people there feel tired easilyD. transportation there is more difficult51. Scientists have experimented with replica skates and found that with those skates the ancient Finnish people would have _A. crossed a lot of lakes B. saved 10 percent of energy when crossing the lakesC. climbed the Alps easily D. wasted a lot of food and energy52. It can be inferred from the text that_A. the Finnish people were clever enough to invent the practical skatesB. there were few lakes in ancient FinlandC. the living conditions were very hard for the ancient Finnish peopleD. it was very cold all year round in Finland in ancient timesDThe New York International Childrens Film Festival (NYICFF), the largest festival for children and teens in North America, started Friday here in Manhattan and runs through March 15. According to the New York Daily News, the festival is a showcase for films that are both critically acclaimed and loved by audiences, but for whatever reason Hollywood cant figure out what to dowith. Typical of the kind of independent, experimental films shown is Battle for Terra, a film described as “Wall-E meets Star Wars” about a race of peaceful tadpole-like(蝌蚪状) creatures who are invaded by refugee aliens from the Earth. New York plays host to different film festivals every month, and the NYICFF claims to be the largest event of its kind, with nearly 100 features and shorts to choose from over the next two weeks. One of the most highly anticipated(预期的) entries is likely to be Sundays premiere(初次公演) of the new Wallace and Gromit movie. A matter of Loaf and Death, which is part of the NYICFFs “Film & Food” benefit event. Among other animated offerings will be the visually striking, multicultural adventure Azur and Asmar and Sita Sings the Blues, an Indian tale that has been earning big buzz over the last year. Teens get their own movies, too, with Australias edy Hey Hey It s Esther-Blue Burger for adults, the documentary (纪录片) Circus School about young acrobats (杂技演员) training in China, and Shorts for Teens, a program of 10 short films from around the world. Even the youngest or littlest movie goers are recognized with Shorts for Tots, a collection of brief animated movies chosen just for kids between the ages of 3 and 6. Twenty-one countries are represented in the grand lineup(阵容)，including the German fantasy Stella and the Star of the Orient and The ten Lives of Titanic the Cat, about Norwegian girls who came across an unusual mystery, according to the newspaper.53. This news was probably reported _ in the New York Daily News. A. on Friday B. on March 1 C. on March 15 D. on April 154. Which of the following statements about NYICFF is TRUE according to the text？ A. No Hollywood movies will probably be shown during the festival. B. Its the largest festival for children and teens in the world. C. It is hosted in New York every month. D. Only films and features for children are to be shown in the festival.55. The underlined word “buzz” in Paragraph 5 most probably means “_”. A. noise B. criticism C. prize D. praise56. According to the text we can learn that _. A. India will have only one film to participate in the NYICFF B. Circus School is a movie story about how to train acrobats C. Battle for Terra is probably a science fiction film D. A Matter of Loaf and Death is probably a non-English filmE Moods, say the experts, are emotions that tend to bee fixed, influencing ones outlook for hours, days or even weeks. Thats great if your mood is a pleasant one, but a problem if you are sad, anxious, angry or simply lonely. Perhaps the beat way to deal with such moods is to talk them out; sometimes, though, there is no one to listen. Modern pharmacology (药物学) offers some tranquilizers (镇静剂), anti-depressants and anti-anxiety drugs. What many people dont realize, however, is that scientists have discovered the effectiveness of several non-drug ways to make you loose from an unwanted mood. These can be just as useful as drugs, and have the added benefit of being nonpoisonous. So next time you feel out of sorts, dont head for the drug store but try the following ways. Of all the mood-changing self-help techniques, aerobic (增氧健身的) exercise seems to be the most efficient（有效的）care for a bad mood. “If you could keep the excise, youd be in high spirits.” Researchers have explained biochemical and various other changes that make exercise pare favorably to drugs as a mood raiser. Physical exertion （努力）such as housework, however, does little. The key is aerobic exercise-running, cycling, walking, swimming or other repetitive and sustained activities that boost（增加）the heart rate, increase circulation and improve the bodys utilization（利用）of oxygen. Do them for at least 20 minutes every time three to five times a week.57. The passage is mainly about _.A. how to do physical exercise B. how to get pleasureC. how to beat a bad mood D. how to deal with sad problems58. According to the text, when one is in bad mood, the best way for him or her to get rid of it is _.A. doing aerobic exercise B. talking to himself or herselfC. turning to drugs as soon as possible D. had better stay home to have a rest59. The underlined expression “feel out of sorts” in the second paragraph can be replaced by _.A. “are out of order” B. “want a mood raiser”C. “are short of tranquilizers” D. “are in bad mood”60. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _.A. when you are sad, doing some housework does not do much good to youB. moods can have a bad influence on peoples lifeC. swimming, walking or running is an efficient cure for a bad moodD. aerobic exercise can help people get rid of bad moods第二节 根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项是多余选项。-I dont know if you have heard that some of us are thinking of going to Beijing.Have you made your plans yet? If not, perhaps you can e with us.-Well, its very kind of you. But its a bit difficult to say at the moment. When do think you are going？-_61_-I see, for how long? Two weeks?- _62_-Oh yes, but the problems is that Lucy gets only two weeks day in summer and we usually go to Shanghai-_63_-Very soon I think.-_64_-Do you know how much its going to cost?-_65_-Oh，thats good. Is everybody going?-Yes, most of the teachers.-OK. Ill let you know if we go after I talk with Lucy.A. Its just for a week. Youre interested then?B. What an idea！Beijing is so beautiful!C. That good! It should be fun.D. Oh, sometimes in July, around the 16th, I think.E. I see. When will you decide?F. When will you e back from Shanghai?G. About 2,000 dollars altogether.补全对话：61-65 _ _