2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题 (III).doc

2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题 (III)（考试时间: 120分钟 试卷满分：150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选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the man wearing now? A. A blue sports shirt.B. A green sports shirt.C. A green T-shirt.2. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Mother and son. B. Neighbors.C. Teacher and pupil3. What does the woman give the man? A. Her account number.B. The gas bill.C. 100 dollars.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In the mans houseB. In a drugstore.C. In a doctors office.5. What does the woman mean?A. She doesnt want any more homework. B. The man often forgets his homework. C. Nobody has done their homework.第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分。）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，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。听每段对话或独白前，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Where does the woman want to go?A. Shanghai University.B. Disneyland.C. The Oriental Pearl Tower.7. What will the speakers probably do next?A. Call their neighbors.B. Cancel their flight.C. Call a taxi.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the man doing now?A. Building a wall.B. Doing research.C. Preparing for an interview.9. What did the woman advise the man to do?A. Go to the bank.B. Use the Internet. C. Read a lot of books.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why does the woman want to buy a dress?A. She wants to look more mature. B. She is going to an event. C. She is losing weight.11. Which dress does the woman decide to buy? A. The blue one.B. The black one.C. The red one.12. Why does the man apologize? A. He isnt able to give useful information. B. He doesnt have any larger sizes. C. He cant let her return anything.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Who might the woman be? A. A porter.B. A Customs officer.C. A post office worker.14. When does the man need the package to arrive in Canada? A. At the weekend. B. Five days later.C. The next night.15. How does the man decide to send his package? A. By First Class mail.B. By regular mailC. By express mail.16. How much did the man pay at last? A. $ 30.B. $ 29.5.C. $ 10.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the main purpose of the activities for the students? A. Knowing each other well.B. Answering questions. C. Winning gifts.18. What have the students received already? A. Backpacks.B. Some food.C. Gift cards.19. What should students do once they find what theyre looking for? A. Join a new group.B. Take a photograph.C. Put their flag down.20. When should the students e back?A. By ten.B. By eleven.C. By twelve.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Whats On? Trouble in Mind Alice Childress won an Off-Broadway award in 1956 for this story of a black actress rehearsing（排练）a play with a white director who increasingly finds it impossible for the show to go on. Tanya Moodie and Joseph Marcell star in the play directed by Laurence Boswell. 8.30p.m.10.30p.m., Theatre Royal. Box office: 01225 448844. Lazarus Inspired by the sci-fi (science fiction) novel and movie, The Man Who Fell to Earth, this musical deals with a hero, Thomas Newton. Likely to be the autumns hottest ticket, the score includes new songs posed by Bowie.7.00p.m.9.00p.m., Kings Cross theatre. Box office: 0844 871 7604.The Gaul On the night of 8 February 1974, a fisherman FV Gaul disappeared off the coast of Norway. For people on board, waiting for news was great suffering. Theories began to e up, including the possibility that the boat had fallen victim to cold war. Even when he was discovered, many still felt there were questions that remained unanswered. Mark Babych directs Janet Platers play. 8.00p.m.11.00 p.m., Royal Shakespeare theatre. Box office: 01482 323638. The Suppliant Women It is a new version of Aeschyluss 2,500-year-old play about a group of women seeking shelter who make the long journey to escape forced marriage. It was written by David Greigand directed by Ramin Gray. An ancient piece asks a contemporary question: when we are in trouble, who will open their doors and give us a harbor? 8.30p.m.10.00p.m., Hampstead theatre. Box office: 0131 248 4848.21.In which theatre can the audience enjoy Joseph Marcell performance?A. Hampstead theatre. B. Theatre Royal.C. Kings Cross theatre. D. Royal Shakespeare theatre.22.Which one will probably sell best?A. The Suppliant Women. B. Trouble in Mind. C. The Gaul. D. Lazarus.23.Who directed the play about the story in Norway?A. Mark Babych. B. Ramin Gray.C. Bowie. D. Laurence Boswell.24.Which number should you call if you want to watch a play between 8.30p.m. and10.00p.m.?A. 0131 248 4848. B. 0844 871 7604.C. 01225 448844. D. 01482 323638.B“How do you explain the fact that even though you were both blind and deaf , you were able to acplish so much?” Queen Victoria of England asked Helen Keller.Ms. Keller answered, “If it had not been for Anne Sullivan the name of Helen Keller would have remained unknown.”In fact, “Little Annie”, as she was called when she was young, was no stranger to hardship. She was almost sightless herself (due to a childhood fever) and was, at one time, diagnosed as hopelessly “insane” and was locked in the basement of a mental institution. On occasion, Little Annie would even violently attack anyone who came near.An elderly nurse believed there was hope, however, and she made it her mission to show love to the child. She still continued to visit for she believed Little Annie could recover, if she was shown love.Eventually, doctors noticed a change in the girl. Where they witnessed anger and coldness they noted gentleness and love. They moved her upstairs where she continued to improve. Then the day finally came when this seemingly “hopeless” child was released.Anne Sullivan grew into a young woman with a desire to help others as she , herself, was helped by the kind nurse who saw the great potential in Helen Keller. She loved her, disciplined her, played with her and worked with her until the weak candle became a beacon of light to the world. She worked wonders in Helens life; but it was a loving nurse who first believed in Little Annie and lovingly transformed an unmunicative child into a passionate teacher.“If it had not been for Anne Sullivan, the name of Helen Keller would have remained unknown.” But if it had not been for a kind and dedicated nurse, the name of Anne Sullivan would have remained unknown. And so it goes. And how far forward will it lead?25. When she was young, Little Annie .A. enjoyed being locked in the basement of a mental institutionB. suffered from mental illness C. showed her friendly attitude to othersD. plained about her loneliness26. Why did the “hopeless” Little Annie change into a helpful one?A. Because an efficient way was found by doctors to cure her illness.B. Because she was taken good care of by her relative.C. Because a nurse who was concerned about her helped her constantly. D. Because the illness was defeated by her own strong will.27. How did Anne Sullivan help Helen Keller?A. She devoted her time to dealing with things for Helen Keller.B. She promised Helen Keller never to leave her.C. She encouraged Helen Keller to make friends with others.D. She trained Helen Keller to control her behavior.28. Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A. Chain of Love B. A Caring Nurse C. Without Respect, Without Success D. God Help Those Who Help ThemselvesCToday many people say that women have the same chance as men in society. But this was not always so. In the past, women all over the world had to fight to get the same chance as men in education and jobs. Many people said that women should not receive much education because they would not do as well as men when they went to work.One woman who showed that women should have the same chance was Marie, a scientist. In the 1800s scientists knew that a metal, uranium, gave off radiation. They also knew how much radiation came from his element. But they didnt know what this radiation was like; they wondered why and how uranium gave off radiation. Marie Curie set out to answer these questions. In one of her experiments she was studying a certain material which, she knew, contained uranium, but it gave off 4 times as much radiation as usually does. What could explain this fact? Marie Curie thought that there must be another source of radiation in this material.In 1898 Marie Curie set out to find out this new source of radiation, which she named “radium”. Her husband, who was also a scientist, helped her. They set up a laboratory in an old building behind a school. For four years Curies searched, doing many experiments, and one morning in 1902 Marie found the source of the radiation.Marie Curie proved to the world that there was element that gave off radiation. And she also proved to the world that, if women are given truly equal chance, they can really help society.29.The scientists of Marie Curies day knew .A. that radium gave off radiationB. that uranium gave off radiationC. that there was some radium in uraniumD. that uranium and radium both gave off radiation30.The Curies found the element radium .A. with other scientists help B. by asking some famous scientistsC. with their teachers help D. by doing many experiments31.In the past many people thought .A. that women could not do the work wellB. that women should receive much educationC. that women should get good jobsD. that women must get the same chance as men in education and jobs32.Marie Curie proved to people .A. that there was a new element radiumB. that women could do their work as well as men if they were really given the same conditionsC. both A and B D. that there was a new element uraniumDBeing physically active three times a week reduces the odds(几率、胜算) of being depressed by about 16%, according to new UCL research carried out as part of the Public Health Research Center.The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found a two-way relationship between depression and physical activity. People who increased their weekly activity reported fewer depressive symptoms but those with more depressive symptoms were less active, particularly at younger ages.Researchers followed 11,135 people born in 1958 up until the age of 50, recording depressive symptoms and levels of physical activity at regular intervals in adulthood. They found that each additional activity period per week reduced odds of depression by 6%. In England 19% of men and 26% of women are currently classed as “inactive”, and this study suggests that activity could significantly improve their mental as well as physical health.“Assuming the association is causal, physical activity has a protective effect against depression. If an adult between their twenties and forties who isnt physically active became active 3 times per week, they would reduce their risks of depression by about 16%.” says Dr. Snehal of the UCL Institute of Child Health, lead author of the study.Professor Mark, Director of the Public Health Research Center, said, “Many people are already aware of the benefits of physical activity on their general health, but now we are seeing more evidence that suggest it also has a positive effect on a persons mental well-being. The latest research highlights just how important it is to ensure that people are working and living in environments that allow them to be both physically active and mentally healthy.”33. what does the passage mainly talk about？A. To tell us a fun story about how to protect us against depression.B. To persuade readers to increase their weekly activity.C. To introduce a research on the link between activity and depression.D. To describe the disadvantages of physical activity.34.According to the second paragraph, if people increase their weekly activity, _.A. their depressive symptoms will be moreB. their depressive symptoms will be fewer C. they will bee much youngerD. they will bee more depressive35.The author shows his view mainly by_.A. doing research B. trying on himselfC. paring and contrasting D. discussing and summarizing第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Study Links Video Game Use to Problems in SchoolA new study warns that too much time spent playing puter games could affect a childs performance at school. 36 They show that too many hours spent playing games can reduce students chances of success in school.More than 600 teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 took part in the research project. 37 It is said to be the first ever longterm study in Northern Ireland on the influence of information technology on school test results.The study found that teenagers who played puter games less than once a week were more successful in school than those who played them twice a day or more.41% of the students who used gaming devices two or more times a day received passing grades on school exams. 38 The study found that social media use did not affect school performance.Celine McStravick is the director of the National Childrens Bureau Northern Ireland. She says the study showed no connection between social media and test results.“ 39 . I think thats more because social media is part of every childs life. Its the way they municate. Its the way they keep in touch with their friends.”Many parents say their children are being increasingly dependent on puter games. Some have pared gaming to a drug addiction. 40 It suggested that puter games can cause children to stay awake late at night. Less sleep makes children tired and unable to pay attention in school the next day.A. The new games are much different from older ones.BBritains National Childrens Bureau Northern Ireland reported the results of the study.CDrug addiction does great harm to their health and performance at school.DThat was pared with 77% of those who rarely played the games.EIt took place over a period of three years from xx to xx.FIt was clear that social media didnt have any effect.GHowever，the study did not explore addiction.第三部分：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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I believe in my mother. My belief began when I was just a kid, 41 I dreamed of being a doctor.My mother was a 42 . Through her work, she observed that 43 people spent a lot more time 44 than they did watch television. She 45 that my brother and I could only watch two to three pre-selected TV programs during the week. With our free time, we had to read two books each from the Detroit Public Library and 46 written book reports to her. She would mark them up with check marks and under-line the important 47 . Years later we realized her marks were only a 48 . My mother was a illiterate (文盲). Although we had no money, between the covers of those books, I could go anywhere, do anything and be 49 . When I entered high school I was an A-student, 50 not for long. I wanted the fancy clothes. I wanted to hang about with the guys. I went from being an Astudent then to a B-student then to a C-student, but I didnt 51 . I was cool. One night my mother came home from working her multiple jobs and I 52 about not having enough Italian knit shirts. She said, Okay, I will give you all the money I make this week by scrubbing floors and 53 bathrooms, and you can buy the family food and pay the bills. With everything left over, you can have all that you want. I was very 54 with that arrangement but 55 I got through allocating (分配) money, there was nothing left. I realized my mother was a financial genius to be able to keep a 56 over our heads and any kind of food on the table, much less to buy clothes. I also 57 that immediate satisfaction wasnt going to get me anywhere. Success 58 intellectual preparation. I went back to my studies and became an Astudent 59 , and eventually I fulfilled my dream and I became a 60 .41. A. where B. which C. who D. when 42. A. teacher B. woman servant C. worker D. nurse43. A. healthy B. powerful C. successful D. clever44. A. searching B. working C. reading D. training45. A. announced B. insisted C. suggested D. ordered46. A. turn over B. hand in C. pick up D. write down 47. A. parts B. ideas C. books D. titles48. A. game B. pleasure C. trick D. task49. A. nobody B. anybody C. somebody D. everybody50. A. and B. so C. or D. but51. A. know B. face C. care D. stop52. A. thought B. chatted C. worried D. plained53. A. repairing B. rubbing C. cleaning D. watching54. A. pleased B. puzzled C. moved D. encouraged 55. A. now that B. if C. since D. when56. A. roof B. house C. window D. wall57. A. imagined B. realized C. believed D. noticed58. A. suited B. made C. required D. matched59. A. again B. forever C. before D. even60. A. professor B. expert C. boss D. doctor第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。I can well remember that I was once asked to deliver a speech 61 (title) “A Real Test in My Life” before the whole class at the age of 9! You can imagine how 62 (terrible) shy I was the moment I thought of that with so many eyes fixed on me. I had no _63_ (choose) but to prepare for it, though. First of all, I was to draft(起草) the speech, which was just a piece of cake for me, a good writer. But the hard part _64_ (lie) in my oral presentation from my memoryfor to read from the paper was not allowed. The real moment began _65_ I stood on the platform with my legs 66 (tremble) and my mind blank. But my listeners were still waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me. Gradually I found myself back, giving out my speech with difficulty. After what seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience applaudingI made 67 ！ From then on, my fear of talking before an audience _68_ (appear). Actually with my confidence built up, I now turn out to be a great speaker. Looking back, I know the greatest difficulty on our way _69_ success is our fear. Overe it, _70_ we will be able to achieve our goals.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Burying himself in a pile of books, a man is sitting in a coffee shop quiet. He is Liang Shi, 50 years old, from Sichuan province. He might be the most determined student because he has tried to crack Gaokao 20 time. And he is ready to try it again in this year. Never giving his dream, Liang has decided to continue her attempt-to get into Sichuan University. Last year, he only got 417 points, that was far from the passing marks for admission to a university. Li