贵州省毕节市实验高级中学2022-2022学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

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1、贵州省毕节市实验高级中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题考生注意：1.本试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。2.请将各题答案填写在答题卡上。 第一部分 听力(每小题1.5分,满分30分)第一节: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 weather probably like?A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Windy.2. What is the man going to do?A. T

2、ake a test.B. See a movie.C. Attend a class.3. When did the film begin?A. At 7:30. B. At 8:00. C. At 8:30.4. In what competition did Julie win first prize?A. Dancing competition.B. Diving competition.C. Driving competition.5. What program does the man like most?A. History. B. News. C. Sports.第二节:听下面

3、 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。6. What did the two speakers take part in?A. A meeting. B. A party. C. A club.7. How will the woman go home?A. She will ride her bike.B. The man will gi

4、ve her a ride.C. Her husband will drive her home. 听下面一段对话，回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。8. Why does the man make the phone call?A. To buy a table.B. To reserve a room.C. To book a table.9. At what time does Mr. Miller want to go at first?A. 7:30. B. 8:00. C. 8:30. 听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。 10. What are the two s

5、peakers planning to do?A. Go shopping.B. See a movie.C. Have a picnic.11. What color shoes is the man wearing?A. White. B. Black. C. Gray.12. What can we infer from the conversation?A. The man doesnt really want to go out.B. The woman cant decide what to wear.C. The man has got a cold. 听下面一段对话，回答第 1

6、3 至第 16 四个小题。 13. Why did the boss shout at the man?A. He didnt work hard.B. He took a coffee break.C. He was late for work.14. How long did the man spend on lunch?A. Half an hour.B. Three quarters.C. An hour.15. How does the man feel about his first day of work?A. Happy.B. Just so-so.C. Not very go

7、od.16. What do we know about the mans boss?A. He is funny. B. He is strict. C. He is foolish. 听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。 17. What was difficult for the speaker to decide?A. Where to learn the violin.B. Who to learn the violin from.C. Which musical instrument to learn.18. What is the speakers father?

8、A. A violinist. B. A pianist. C. A singer.19. Who teaches the speaker to play the violin?A. His father.B. His music teacher.C. His mother.20. What is the common reason for people giving up practicing?A. Lack of time.B. Lack of money.C. Lack of self-confidence. 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

9、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。AThe Best Places To Watch Fireworks This Fourth Of JulyCALIFORNIA: LIGHTS ON THE LAKE (LAKE TAHOE)Launched from boats on the shore of Lake Tahoe, this show is considered one of the biggest such displays in the West, which means the fireworks are visible all over

10、 town. If youre worried about getting a seat, park your picnic at the El Dorado Beaches before 9:45 p.m. Or you can take the road less traveled and hike to the top of Mount Tallac for an unforgettable and best view of the display. Just remember youll have to hike down, so bring a headlight.DELAWARE:

11、 REHOBOTH BEACHLaunched from the beach south of Rehoboth Avenue, these fireworks are visible up and down the boardwalk and beach. So jump on the Jolly Trolley(观光车) early and spend your whole day at the beach. Theres even live music after the fireworks. Note: This years fireworks display is scheduled

12、 for July 1, 2018.FLORIDA: SERTOMAS 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS (PENSACOLA BAY)The Gulf Coast knows how to celebrate the Fourth of July. With vendors, arts and crafts, kid-friendly activities and live entertainment, this fun-filled day in Old Seville culminates(达到高潮) with the largest fireworks display in

13、the area. Unfortunately the pony rides and face painting are only for the kids, though.GEORGIA: DAHLONEGAS 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONPack up your lawn chairs, blankets and coolers and head about an hour outside of Atlanta to the University of North Georgia. Its even pet friendly just make sure your dog

14、 can take the noise. And if you get to town early enough (11 a.m.), theres a Fourth of July parade that aims to put all other Fourth of July parades to shame.21. Where is the best spot to watch the fireworks in Lake Tahoe? A. At the El Dorado Beaches. B. On the top of Mount Tallac.C. Anywhere all ov

15、er the town.D. On the shore of Lake Tahoe.22. Which display is most suitable for children? A. REHOBOTH BEACH.B. LIGHTS ON THE LAKE.C. SERTOMAS 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS.D. DAHLONEGAS 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION.23. What do Georgians think of their parade? A. The best. B. Just so so. C. Not so bad. D. Very t

16、errible.BAmerican magician David Blaine left the glass box in which he had lived for 44 days without food on October 19. Hundreds of people came to watch the end of his starvation experiment, which had become one of Londons main tourist attractions.Looking thinner and darker, 30 year-old Blaine was

17、taken out of his box over the River Thames and immediately sent to hospital. He was then slowly reintroduced to food, a process doctors said could be life threatening. He had been drinking only water since September 5.A native of Brooklyn, New York, Blaine first became known as a street magician in

18、the early 1990s. He soon found himself doing magic tricks in bars for the likes of American actor Leonardo DiCaprio and his super model friends.Over the last decade Blaine has become famous with a combination of breathtaking magic and clever tricks aimed at getting a lot of attention.In 1999, he was

19、 buried in a coffin (棺材) for one week and, in 2000, he spent 62 hours in a giant block of ice. Last year he stood on the top of a 25-meter pillar(柱子) in the center of New York for 35 hours before jumping into a pile of boxes.“I think a lot of people are unable to accept that theyre able to do what t

20、hey can do,” he said. “They dont realize we can survive. The human being is an amazing creation.”But he seemed to have suffered from spending so long in the glass box. He said that at times he was unable to see, had serious back pains and lost his sense of taste.24. It is _ for David Blaine to eat f

21、ood after such a long starvation.A. pleasantB. delicious C. dangerousD. important25. Having spent such a long time in the glass box, he suffered the following EXCEPT that _.A. he had become blindB. he had serious back painsC. he lost his sense of taste D. he was in weak health26. Which of the follow

22、ing can best describe David Blaine?A. Brave. B. Adventurous. C. Mad. D. Crazy. 27. Which of the following is NOT true of David Blaine? A. Blaine was immediately sent to hospital after he was taken out of his box because he was in dangerous condition.B. Blaine was born and brought up in England.C. In

23、 Blaines opinion, people can create a wonder.D. Blaine didnt have any food for 44 days.CAfter giving a talk at a high school, I was asked to pay a visit to a special student. An illness had kept the boy home, but he had expressed an interest in meeting me, and it would mean a great deal to him. I ag

24、reed. During the nine-mile drive to his home, I found out something about Matthew. He had muscular dystrophy(肌肉萎缩症). When he was born, the doctor told his parents that he would not live to see five, then they were told he would not make it to ten. Now he was thirteen. He wanted to meet me because I

25、was a gold-medal power lifter, and I knew about overcoming obstacles and going for my dreams. I spent over one hour talking to Matthew. Never once did he complain or ask, “Why me?” He spoke about winning and succeeding and going for his dreams. Obviously, he knew what he was talking about. He didnt

26、mention that his classmates had made fun of him because he was different. He just talked about his hopes for the future, and how one day he wanted to lift weight with me. When we finished talking, I went to my briefcase and pulled out the first gold medal I won and put it around his neck. I told him

27、 he was more of a winner and knew more about success and overcoming obstacles than I ever would. He looked at it for a moment, then took it off and handed it back to me. He said, “You are a champion. You earned that medal. Someday when I get to the Olympics and win my own medal, I will show it to yo

28、u.” Last summer I received a letter from Matthews parents telling me that Matthew had passed away. They wanted me to have a letter he had written to me a few days before:Dear Rick, My mom said I should send you a thank-you letter for the picture you sent me. I also want to let you know that the doct

29、ors tell me that I dont have long to live anymore. But I still smile as much as I can. I told you someday I was going to the Olympics and win a gold medal. But I know now I will never get to do that. But I know Im a champion, and God knows that too. When I get to Heaven, God will give me my medal an

30、d when you get there, I will show it to you. Thank you for loving me. Yours, Matthew28. The boy wanted to meet the author because _.A. he was interested in weight liftingB. he wanted to get a gold medalC. he admired the author very much D. he wanted the author to know him29. The underlined part in t

31、he third paragraph probably means “_.” A.Why do you come to see me?B.Why do I have to stay at home?C.Why does the disease fall on meD.Why not give a gold medal to me30. We can infer from the passage that _.A.Matthew is a determined boy B.Rick used to have the same diseaseC.Matthew became a champion

32、finally D.Rick regarded Matthew as normal31.The boy refused the authors medal because _.A. he was not worthy of itB.he would not be pitied by othersC.he knew he would die soon D.he thought he himself could earn one in the futureDWhile the start of a new school year is always exciting, this year was

33、even more so for some elementary school students in Auckland, New Zealand. They became the worlds first kids to be taught by a digital teacher. Before you start imagining a human-like robot walking around the classroom, Will is just an avatar that appears on the students desktop, or smartphone scree

34、n, when ordered to come.The autonomous animation platform has been modeled after the human brain and nervous system, allowing it to show human-like behavior. The digital teacher is assigned to teach Vectors Be sustainable with energy a free program for Auckland elementary schools.Just like the human

35、s it replaced, Will is able to instantly react to the students responses to the topic. Thanks to a webcam and microphone, the avatar not only responds to questions the kids may have, but also picks up non-verbal cues. For instance, if a student smiles at Will, he responds by smiling back. This two-w

36、ay interaction not only helps attract the students attention, but also allows the programs developers to monitor their engagement, and make changes if needed.Nikhil Ravishankar believes that Will-like avatars could be a novel way to catch the attention of the next generation. He says, I have a lot o

37、f hope in this technology as a means to deliver cost-effective, rich, educational experience in the future.The program, in place since August 2018, has been a great success thus far. Ravishankar says, What was fascinating to me was the reaction of the children to Will. The way they look at the world

38、 is so creative and different, and Will really captured their attention. However, regardless of how popular it becomes, Will is unlikely to replace human educators any time soon.32. What was special for some elementary school students in Auckland?A. A digital teacher taught them. B. They first saw s

39、omething digital.C. This was the start of a new school year. D. They could get close to smartphone screen.33. What is the benefit of this two-way interaction?A. It can smile back. B. It can use microphone.C. It can change if necessary. D. It can talk any topic for free.34. Whats Ravishankars attitud

40、e to Wills replacing Human educators soon?A. Optimistic. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear. D. Disapproving.35. What might be the best title for the passage? A. New High-tech Contributes to EducationB. New Zealand Will Replace Teachers in ClassroomsC. The Worlds First Digital Teacher, a Help to StudentsD. The

41、 Worlds First Digital Teacher Appears in Classrooms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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。What do you order when you go to a Chinese restaurant? Do you start with an appetizer of fried dumplings and then move onto General Tsos chicken? 36 Tofu is made from soybeans（黄豆）.There

42、 are different types of tofu, from soft creamy silken tofu to pressed extra firm tofu. The difference is the amount of water in them. The longer the tofu is pressed, the more water is squeezed out and the tofu becomes denser（更密实）and chewier.37 In the letter to his friend John Bartram, Franklin cites

43、（引用）a description of a type of Chinese cheese made from soybeans called teu-fu” by Fernandez Navarette who published accounts of his travels to China in the late 1600s.However, there isnt much documentation of tofu production in the United States. 38 In 1917, as part of an effort to develop new sour

44、ces of protein for American soldiers during World War I, the United States Department of Agriculture sent Chinese-born doctor Yamei Kin a dietitian well-known for promoting tofu as an nutritious meat alternative, to China to study soybeans 39 It wasnt until the 1970s that tofu started to become bett

45、er known, during a wave of interest in vegetarianism（素食主义），natural food, and less wasteful food sources. 40 And the restaurant chain Chipotle successfully added tofu to its menu a few years ago.A. Americans are not big consumers of tofu.B. Lets take a look at tofu and its history in the United State

46、s.C. Or do you start with deep-fried tofu and then choose Ma Po tofu instead?D. Today, you can buy different types of tofu in many American supermarkets.E. Despite the governments efforts, interest among the American public never picked up.F. One of the earliest references to tofu by an American is

47、in a letter by Benjamin Franklin.G. It is likely that by the early 1900s, cities with large Asian populations had small tofu shops.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 (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。As is known to all, most stories of kindness do not begin with formerly drug-addicted celebrity (名人) bad boys. 41 does.When this 42 took place, I was accompanying my grandmother at a huge garden party. 43