2019-2020学年江苏省淮阴中学高二下学期期末考试英语试题听力.docx

江苏省淮阴中学2019-2020学年度第二学期期末考试高二英语试卷命题人：审定人：注意事项1 .本试卷满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。2 .答题前，请务必将姓名、班级、学号、考场号、座位号、准考证号填写在答题卡上。3 .请用毫米黑色签字笔按题号在答题卡指定区域作答，在其他位置作答一律无效。第一部分听力（共两节；满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题分，满分分）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 will the speakers bring to the picnic?C.Some desserts.C.The scenery.C.Do her work.C.A teacher.C.A radio program.A.Some drinks.B.Some fruit.2 .What did the man like about the movie?A.The acting.B.The music.3 .What is the woman going to do?A.Play baseball.B.Watch a game.4 .What will the woman work as?A.An assistant.B.A lawyer.5 .What are the speakers talking about?A.A new TV set.B.A TV program.第二节（共15题；每小题分，满分分）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 .What does the man take to school?A.Five books.B.Three pens.7 .Why does the man's back hurt?A.Helong.B.Hefor too long.B.He picks up some dictionaries. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8 .Who lost the car keys?A. Kelsey.B.Tim.9 .Where are the speakers?A.In a car.B.In the main office.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10 .What does Emma need?A.Dresses.B.Shirts.1 l.Why is Emma unsure of the store?A.She wants the latest styles.B.She wants a lot of choices.C.She wants helpful clerks.12.What does Emma often do?A.She often goes to fashion shows.B.She often reads the fashion magazines.C.She often shops in the department store.C.He carries a heavy backpack.C.Two rulers.C.David.C.In Tim's office.C.Pants.TexflM: What should wc bring to the picnic on Sunday?W:Tom and Mary usually take plenty of drinks and fruit So let's bring some desserts instead. (1)Text 2M: That movie was greit! The acting is always good in movies with a famous director. (2)W: The music was good, too. But I think the beautiful scenery was the best partText 3M: Are you coming to watch me play baseball today? The game is at four.W: Sure, rd love to see it. (3) The last time I saw you play, you did a Rreat jobText 4M: So, Mary, have you made up your mind about what to do after you finish school?,I was going to be a high school teacher, but my parents got me a job as an assistant for a famous lawyer. (4) M:Have you found your favorite show on TV? W: No. It's usually on Channel 9.But I can't get anything now. W: Wow, your backpack is heavy. (7) What do you have in there?M: Well, I have five books for al! my classes.(6) I also have ten pencils in my pencil case. I have a ruler and two or three erasers. And 1 have my big dictionary;W: That's a lot to bring around with you! Does your back hurt? (7)M: It does,(7) but I'm used to it. I need to have all of my things with me for class.Text 7M: Oh no, Kelsey. I lost my car keys. (8) What should I do?W: Check the lost and found, Tim.(8) It's in the main office. Maybe someone saw them and brought them there.M: Okay, good idea. What if they're not there?W: Try to think about the last time you had them. Do you remember?M: Well, I drove here to work this morning. Then I went to my friend David's office to say hi. Then I came up here to my office. (9) They must be in David*s office! I'll go look. Thanks for your help, Kelsey!Text 8W: I need to buy new dresses for school, (10) but I don't know where to shop. Where do you usually shop, Dean?M: 1 go to the department store downtown to buy clothes. They have a lot of choices, and the clerks are very helpful.You can find different styles of shirts, pants, and suits. 1 always find what I need.W: But do they have good women's clothes? I like to weir the latest fashion. Are their clothes in style? (II)M: 1 think so. But I don't care about clothes like you do, Emma. (10)W: 1 do. I always read the fashion mugazines.(12) 1 want to be a model or go to a fashion show one day.M: That's nice. You'll have to visit that department store and see if you like their styles. Text 9M: Hi, Anna! (13) How is your new house? You moved into a new house over the summer, right?W: I did! My dad got a different job across town，so we moved closer to his work.(13) Our new house is great(14) I have a big room with a table to do my homework, as well as some nice furniture to store all my clothes and books.M: That sounds nice! What about the rest of the house?W: I love it. It has big rooms and many windows. And my m°m planted flowers and trees all around it (14) It's really pretty a lot nicer than our old house. My old ruom was small9 and the old house was ugly with no flowers. But I still miss if! (15)M: I'm happy for you! I'd love to come over and sec it sometime. Maybe this weekend or next weekend? (16) W: This Saturday would he good, Dave! (16) I just need to ask my mother.Tert 10Stevie Wonder was bom in Michigan in 1950. He was bom six weeks early, and as a result, his eyes did not grow properly. He has been blind his whole life. Despite his disability, Stevie Wonder grew up playing mask and learning about music. (17) He began recording music as a small boy, and he started his professional career at the age of 11. (18) The style of music that Stevie Wonder plays is called rhythm and blues, with some Motown influence. His songs arc world-famous, including such songs as Living for 侬 City and Sir Duke. In his career, Stevie Wonder has had over 30 songs in the Top 1。ond haM received 25 GrHinmy Awards for his music. (19) He sings from his heart, ond his songs are very posit八 e Hnd are often about love and happiness. (20)Stevic Wonder has always been very interested in his African roots, and he often wean» African-style clothing. He is an amazing musician who has influenced many artists over the years.*s mother.C.It has small rooms.C.She loves it the most.C.Next weekend.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13 .Who got a new job?A.Anna.*s father.14 .What do we know about Anna *s new house?A.It has many trees around it. B.It has few windows.15 .How does Anna feel about the old house?A.She misses it.B.She thinks it's pretty.16 .When is Dave coming over probably?A.This summer.B.This weekend.听第1。段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What is a major challenge that Stevie Wonder has to face?A.His unsuccessful records.B.Pressure from other musicians.C.Not being able to use his eyes.18 .When did Stevie Wonder start his professional career?A.At the age of 6.B.At the age of 11.19 .How many Grammy Awards did Stevie Wonder receive?A. 10.B.25.20 .What kinds of songs did Stevie Wonder often record?A.Happy songs about love. B.Sad songs about death.C.At the age of 19.C.Rap songs about life.C.30.第二部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ADo you want a part-time job to earn some extra money?Check out the list and find one that suits your fancy. TECHNICAL SUPPORTgenius.Suchmost everyone has a friend who is a technical genius.Such people earn money talent.Ifir talent.If you are one of them,you could be responsible for technical support in your job.You or university and get your part-time job. You can enjoy the process of earning money while doing your favorite thing.TUTORcollege.Iftudents hire a tutor to help them in high school or college.If you are good at some money.Allforeign languages,you can make more money.All you need to do is to make an newspapers.Onevertisement of your services using college newspapers.One of the best things about being a tutor is that you can set your hours.FITNESS INSTRUCTORIf your college or university has a fitness center and if you are a sporty person,go and sign up job.Yousports.Youjob.You will have an absolutely free opportunity to engage yourself in sports.You need to be a good psychologist,because you are going to work with people and it'll be your job to persuade and motivate them to become sporty,healthy and strong.Being a fitness instructor is a perfect position for those who love to help other people and want to make more friends.OFFICE WORKERNowadays many companies cooperate with college students,giving them part-time jobs. Some of the major job duties of an office worker are answering calls and scheduling appointments. If you are interested in doing this job,contact the representatives of different companies to find out if they're currently hiring anyone.21 .If you want to have a flexible schedule while earning some money,which of the following suits you most? A.Technical support.B.Tutor.C.Fitness instructor.D.Office worker.22 .Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A.As a part-time office worker,you are responsible for answering emails.B.If you work as a fitness instructor,you should be sporty and sociable.C.If you are good at foreign languages,you are able to earn more as a tutor.D.The four kinds of part-time jobs are intended for college students.23 .How can one get a Job as a part-time office worker?A.By submitting the application.B.Through an online interview.C.By advertising on the newspaper.D.By contacting the representative of the company.BArt-no matter whether you choose to create it yourself or simply observe and enjoy it-is a relaxing and inspiring activity for many people.However,the particular benefits of artistic expression go much further.Studies suggest that art therapy can be very valuable in treating issues such as depression and anxiety disorder.lt is a great way to express your emotions without words,process complex feelings and find relief.You don't necessarily have to see a therapist in order to experience some of the benefits of artistic expression.There are many simple activities you can try from the comfort of your home such as art journaling,drawing,making collections,sculpting with clay,etc.lt doesn't matter what media you choose.The only thing that matters is that you feel comfortable using it.Human beings are naturally creative,and all you need to.do to complete an art therapy activity successfully is to be with yourself and your emotions.Once you free your creativity,your inner artist will quickly wake up.However,working with a licensed therapist also has its advantage because a professional can tailor each activity to your own needs.If the activities are done in a group,they are excellent for building healthy connections with other people,which may be very helpful if you are fighting depression.Experts agree that art therapy has many benefits,from promoting your self-respect,and providing you a safe outlet to relieve your emotions,to giving you a sense of control over your life and helping you to get to know and understand yourself better.During the process of art creation, you will be taking yourself on a journey of self-discovery that will help you get rid of emotional roadblocks,and earn how to communicate with yourself and others.24 .What is art therapy used for?A.Learning drawing skills.B.Expressing art with words.C.Preventing physical diseases. D.Improving mental health.25 .To finish a successful art therapy,you'd betterA.have a gift for artB.have a strong willC.be honest with yourself D.hold back your emotions26 .Why are group activities needed when dealing with depression?A.To set an example.B.to promote communication,C.To build up friendships. D.To wake up the inner artist.27 .What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?A.Explain the advantages of art therapy.B.Give some details about art creation.C.Provide some advice for readers.D.Summarize the previous paragraphs.CPeople think of cats as cute.But research published in a psychology journal calls them neurotic（神经质的）and unstable.Researchers from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and the Bronx Zoo in New York compared the personalities of domestic house cats with those of four different types of wildcats.To better understand their personalities,the researchers rated a number of animals' behaviors on what psychologists call the Big Five human personality traits（特征） ： openness,agreeableness, conscientiousness,neuroticism and extraversion.Domestic house cats have similar personality structures to African lions.what cats do pretty much on a daily basis,things like being anxious,being timid,being excitable,being aggressive toward humans,being aggressive toward each other,nsaid Max Wachtel,a Denver psychologist who didn't participate in the study.nAll of those are characteristics you see in those cute little house cats,and you also see them in lions.”If you ever thought your cat was anxious,insecure,tense,suspicious or aggressive toward you, you aren't making it up,he said.If they were bigger,they probably would consider killing you.But the news isn't all badJust like lions,house cats are also playful,excitable and funny. They just aren't very predictable.One moment cats will be enjoying belly scratches,and the next they will be biting you to make you stop.“It is good to understand the personality characteristics of our pets/Wachtel said/'Different cats have different personalities,but as a species,there are a lot of commonalities.',The researchers also studied personality traits of Scottish wildcats and some other animals. " Across the five species we assessed,personality structure was strikingly similar and also seemed to be related to other studies* findings,such as in tigers,nthe researchers wrote in their study in the November 2014 issue of the Journal of Comparative Psychology.But house cats were most like lions,potentially because they live in semi-social surroundings and lions are the most social of cats."They're cute and furry,but we need to remember when we have cats as pets,we are inviting little predators（捕 食者）into our house,"Wachtel said/'Cats can be fantastic,sweet companions until they turn on you.H 28.According to the passage,cats can be described as A.funny and safe B.playful and stable C.fantastic and devoted D.neurotic and unpredictable*29 .How did the researchers conduct the research?A.By making comparisons.B.By analyzing cause and effect.C.By giving examples.D.By providing explanations.30 .Which of the following"turn onns shares the same meaning as the underlined phrase?A.The book really turned me on to science.B.Upon entering the room,he turned on the light.C.The hungry suddenly turned on each other for food.D.The trial turned on the medical evidence presented by the defense.31 .Which of the following can be used as a suitable title?A.Cats are best pets.B.Domestic cats and wildcats.C.Your cat may want to kill you.D.Different cats,different personalities.DWhen the novelist Luis Alberto Urrea was 14 or 15,he took a trip deep into Mexico.He was born in Tijuana to a Mexican father and a white American mother before moving just across the border and eventually into the San Diego suburbs.But his father thought he was becomingh。American,“and took him on a 27-hour journey to Mazatian.Along the w