2019-2020学年高二英语上学期第一次大考试题.doc

2019-2020学年高二英语上学期第一次大考试题第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；毎小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答題卡上将该选项涂黑。A“Cant hold a candle to” is a popular expression. When there wasnt electricity, someone would have a servant light his way by holding a candle. The expression meant that the person who cannot hold a candle to you is not fit even to be your servant. Now it means such a person cannot pare or pete.Another expression is “hold your tongue.” It means to be still and not talk. “Hold your tongue” is not something you would tell a friend. But a parent or teacher might use the expression to quiet a noisy child.“Hold out” is an expression one hears often in sports reports and labor news. It means to refuse to play or work. Professional football and baseball players “hold out” if their team refuses to pay them what they think they are worth.The expression “hold up” has several different meanings. One is a robbery. A man with a gun may say, “This is a hold up. Give me your money.” Another meaning is to delay. A driver who was held up by heavy traffic might be late for work. Another meaning is for a story to be considered true after an investigation. A story can hold up if it is proved true.“Hold on” is another expression, which means to wait or stop. As you leave for school, your brother may say, “Hold on, you forgot your book.” It is used to ask a telephone caller to wait and not hang up his telephone.Our final expression is “hold the line.” That means to keep a problem or situation from getting worseto hold steady. For example, the president may say he will “hold the line on taxes.” He means there will be no increase in taxes.1.The expression “cant hold a candle to” can be used when _. A. some footballers refuse to play a gameB. someone else is wanted on the phoneC. someone is not qualified for a position D. someone was delayed by heavy traffic2. If you cant get your ideal salary, you can_.A. hold a candle. B. hold out C. hold up D. hold on 3.Which of the following sentences can convey positive meanings? A.I was late as I was held up by a hold up. B. Hold on! You have to pay the bill, sir.C. You cant even hold a candle to Michael.D. I promise to hold the line on house prices.BTwo of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes and disappointment. My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I dont only avoid those “if only” moments when it es to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my pany and I wouldnt be here. But then I thought about the fact that hes 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that Im doing the right thing. Im buying myself peace of mind and thats the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being. 4.Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule? A. Start the car the moment everyone is seated. B. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working. C. Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better. D. Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.5. The underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _. A. avoided B. abandoned C. lacked D. took6. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to _. A. keep her appointment with the eye doctor B. meet her father who was already an old manC. join in the holiday celebration of the panyD. finish her work before the deadline approached7. What is the best title for the passage? A. The Peace of Mind B. The Most Useful RuleC.The Two Saddest Words D. The Emotional Well-beingCIts rare that you see the words “shyness” and “leader” in the same sentence. After all, the mon viewpoint is that those outgoing and sociable guys make great public speakers and excellent networkers and that those shy people are not. A survey conducted by USA Today referred to 65 percent of executives who believed shyness to be a barrier to leadership. Interestingly, the same article stresses that roughly 40 percent of leaders actually are quite shytheyre just better at adapting themselves to situational demands. Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and Charles Schwab are just a few innies.Unlike their outgoing counterparts who are more sensitive to rewards and risk-taking, shy people take a cautious approach to chance. Rather than the flashy chit-chat that defines social gathering, shy people listen attentively to what others say and absorb it before they speak. Theyre not thinking about what to say while the other person is still talking, but rather listening so they can learn what to say. Along the same lines, shy people share a mon love of learning. They are intrinsically（内在地） motivated and therefore seek content regardless of achieving an outside standard.Being shy can also bring other benefits. Remember being in school and hearing the same kids contribute, until shy little Johnny, who almost never said a word, cut in? Then what happened? Everyone turned around to look with great respect at little Johnny actually talking. This is how shy people made good use of their power of presence: they own the moment by speaking calmly and purposefully, which translates to a positive image.Shyness is often related to modesty. Not to say that limelight-seekers arent modest, but shy people tend to have an accurate sense of their abilities and achievements. As a result, they are able to acknowledge mistakes, imperfections, knowledge gaps and limitations.Since shy people have a lower sensitivity to outside rewards than outgoing ones, theyre more fortable working with little information and sticking to their inner desires. Shy people are also more likely to insist on finding solutions that arent primarily apparent. Dont believe me? Maybe youll believe Albert Einstein, who once said, Its not that Im so smart, its that I stay with problems longer. Obviously, finding certainty where uncertainty is typically popular is a huge plus for any successful person.The myth that shy people are less effective leaders than their outgoing fellows is just a misunderstanding. Make wise use of your personality strengths to lead your business no matter what side of the range you fall on.8.We can learn from Paragraph 2 that_.A. shy people are sensitive to rewards B. shy people care more about contentC. outgoing people are more careful about chances D. outgoing people consider what to learn while listening9.The example of Johnny shows_.A. shy people are likely to be modest B. hardworking students speak little in publicC. some students keep silent on purpose at school D. shy people may have an advantage in discussion10.We can learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 that_.A. success results from devotionB. shyness contributes to popularity C. outside reward leads to insistence D. uncertainty counts more than certainty11.The author supports his ideas mainly by_.A. making contrasts and giving examples B. explaining problems and providing solutionsC. giving definitions(定义) and presenting research results D. quoting(引用) authorities and making evaluations(评价) DWhat is the most mon cause for people in the UK to ask for leave due to illness? The answer is not the mon cold or flu, but back pain. Back pain affects one in three British adults, costs the country over 5 billion pounds every year and is very difficult to treat. But now Britains National Health Service (NHS) will be offering a new solution: acupuncture(针灸). The ancient Chinese needle treatment has been around in the UK for many years, but this is the first time it has been officially approved by the NHS.Traditionally, doctors in the UK have advised back pain sufferers to stay active, do stretching exercises and take painkillers when necessary. In more serious cases some people are given X-ray treatment or injections with medicines. However, there is evidence that acupuncture may be more effective than expensive X-rays or injections, so patients who have been suffering for over six weeks should be given a choice. As an alternative to acupuncture, patients will be able to choose either a course of spinal manipulation (脊柱推拿), or a series of special exercise sessions. In the UK, acupuncture is regarded as an aiding treatment, which means medical procedure hasnt experienced serious experiments by which scientists prove some treatments work. While many experts have weled the policy to make acupuncture available on the NHS, some are still doubtful about its effectiveness.Research from the US earlier this month found that similar acupuncture using toothpicks (牙签) which do not stick into the skin could be as good as using real needles. So while some are yet to be convinced, back pain sufferers will be hoping that acupuncture helps get them feeling healthy again.12. According to the passage, which is the best way to treat back pain?A. To stay active. B. To be acupunctured.C. To do stretching exercises. D. To take X-ray treatment or injections.13. Why are some people still doubtful about the effectiveness of acupuncture?A. Because they have other choices. B. Because acupuncture costs too much.C. Because using toothpicks is as good as using real needles.D. Because acupuncture hasnt been tested by scientists strictly.14. What does the author want to prove in the last paragraph?A. Needles are not better than toothpicks. B. Toothpicks is a useful tool for acupuncture.C. Toothpicks will take place of needles in the future.D. Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for back pain.15. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. The magic needles.B. Acupuncture in the UK.C. The ways to treat back pain.D. The reasons for people to ask for leave.第二节（共5小题；毎小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Most people are a little bit nerves before presenting a speech. When you dont handle these nerves properly, they can negatively affect your speech 16 . But you can learn how to reduce your speech anxiety by following the tips below.Remove the negative thoughts from your mind. When you think negative thoughts about your performance, your anxiety will grow. If you dont have confidence in yourself, how will your audience have confidence in you? When you catch yourself thinking negatively, stop it. 17 Know that youre not alone.About 80% of the population gets anxious about speaking in public. This group feels nervous and has a racing heartbeat. 18 While it can be an unfortable experience, know that you will get through it. And each time you give a speech, youll get more accustomed to the experience.19 The more you know your topic, the less nervous you will feel when you talk about it in front of others. Choose something about which you are passionate to address in your speech. If you do not get to choose the topic, at least try to find an angle that interests you and which you know something about.Get to know your audience beforehand. Be sure to know who your audience is. 20 For example,the speech you give to experts is not suitable for freshmen. Generally speaking, experts are rich in skills, experience and professional knowledge, while the freshmen are on the contrary. Therefore, the speech needs to be easy and clear for freshmen to understand.A Get to know your topic. B Replace it with a positive thought. C Find out the guidelines for your speech.D It may be difficult to get rid of these nerves entirely.E Know that its perfectly normal to feel this way before a speech.F This is important because your speech needs to be fit for your listeners.G Knowing these elements from the very beginning will help reduce your anxiety.第二部分：英语知识运用 （共两节,满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从第2140 各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。It was my pre-medical student days when I was highly motivated to be a doctor. However, I was diagnosed with some auto-immunity disease. This led me to be in 21 for almost 3 months, unwell and 22 sad poems. 23 , I heard the doctor announce to my parents that medicines couldnt improve my 24 . Slowly and sadly, I 25 dreaming to be a doctor. Rather, I became a sad poet in the state where I would 26 move or talk but write.A(n) 27 happened after 3 months when I showed signs of recovery and I could walk out of the bed. This was just the time when my 28 went ahead and I 29 them. With no aim, I joined a BA degree and later an MA. I wrote almost 300 sad and romantic 30 . Poetry books in MA inspired me a lot. 31 , I came out to top the Masters degree .I also wrote articles, and was selected as student editor of the college magazine. Then I went ahead to do Mass munication with a(n) 32 . My aim was to read my bylines(署名) regularly, 33 that was my real excitement. I 34 the job of a copy-editor and reporter in one of the leading daily newspapers. 35 then, I have never looked back.I always thought that I was a 36 in life who couldnt serve people by being a doctor. But this new life and new 37 taught me that I was still 38 others by being their tongue and voice. I was a winner! There are many advisers around us, but life itself is the 39 teacher that teaches us in the most beautiful manner. Only when we understand things 40 and stay strong can we move ahead.21. A. homeB. house C. school D. bed 22. A. readingB. writingC. singing D. reciting23. A. ExhaustedB. absent-mindedC. DisappointedD. Heart-broken24. A. gradeB. healthC. mindD. life25. A. stoppedB. enjoyedC. denied D. liked26. A. nearlyB. hardlyC. merelyD. partly27. A. incident B. crisisC. miracle D. event 28. A. parentsB. classmates C. neighbors D. readers 29. A. fell behindB. fell offC. fell downD. fell back30. A. poemsB. articlesC. essaysD. stories31. A. GraduallyB. Finally C. Strangely D. Casually32. A. excuseB. reason C. aimD. idea33. A. for B. butC. yetD. so34. A. looked throughB. got throughC. saw through D. lived through35. A. BeforeB. AfterC. SinceD. Until36. A. loserB. suffererC. patientD. winner37. A. way B. markC. performance D. success 38. A. imitatingB. copyingC. servingD. plaining39. A. greatest B. worstC. saddestD. easiest40. A. severelyB. strictlyC. patientlyD. importantly 第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。The passing year was pretty tough for Stevens. Unfortunate events happened to him one after another. He lost all his wealth and couldnt pay 41 his insurance, but there was even 42 (bad) news to e. He had skin cancer, which made him ready to give up. 43 (lucky), he managed to find a job later and moved into a new house. It was then 44 Stevens seemed to turn a corner and realized his life was still worth 45 (fight) for. He wrote in 46 blog, “My wife had told me many times she wished she could visit New York one day. She also wished we had had a place 47 (exercise) outside and watched our daughters playing.” He decided to put his plan into 48 (act) building a garden. To make a surprise for his wife, Stevens sent her off for a trip to New York City. Then, he went crazy building the garden. After ten days, all the work 49 (pay) off. It made 50 big difference to Stevens life. He wrote, “The kids love their new space. And I feel surprisingly satisfied to build this, which inspires me to keep going.” 第三部分：写作（共三节，满分65分）第一节：完成句子（共30空；每空1分，满分30分）根据所给的单词或汉语提示写出所缺的单词和短语的恰当形式。 51. Many citizens are (optimist) about the citys future.52. I wish to keep myself _(inform) when he es. 53. It is _(demanding) that I should take the place of him to arrange the meeting.54. Two new motor roads have recently been opened, and several others are under _ (construct).55. Hopefully we could have a happy, peaceful and _(enjoy) life, and that may be called my Chinese dream.56. It is of first importance to spread cultural and _(science) knowledge among the people. 57. She was _(previous) employed as an assistant, and it took her a long time to acquire the skills she needed to bee a _( profession) artist. 58. The city is a (bine) of ancient buildings and modern architecture, which has nice (surround). 59. When we entered the room, we found him_ _(全神贯注于) an English magazine.60. (似乎)that (除了)English, he has to learn a secondlanguage.61. Its a pity that you didnt follow your mothers advice. In fact, what she said does (讲得通).62.The suggestion (提出)at the meeting is that every means should be tried to solve the problem. 63. The teacher asked the students not to _ _(遗漏) any important points while rewriting the story.64. Only if everyone _ _ (作贡献) to our environment _ _ (我们才能)have a better place to live in.65. I had to _ _(加速) so that I could arrive there _ _ (在前面) time.第二节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（/)，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（ )划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线（一），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。 Ladies and gentlemen，Its my honor to give a speech hereAfter-class activities play a important part in our school lifeProperly activities help enrich our lives，broaden our horizons or develop our personalities.Mine own experience can serve as a case in point. When I was in Senior One，I became a member of our drama club，that I used to visit on weekendsSince my participation in various activities organizing by the club，I achieved a lotThese activities bring me a lot of funs，provide me with good opportunities to develop new friendship and open a window through which I have a brand-new outlookWith so much advantages shown above，why not join in us at once？第三节 书面表达 (满分25分)假如你是学生会主席，正在创办学校英语校刊，请你写一封信给你校外教Jim，询问如何进行采访报道以