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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上湖北省2019-2020学年高二上学期期末英语试题本试卷第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。第I卷1至9页，第II卷10至12页。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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

2、读一遍。1. How does the woman feel towards the concert?A. Disappointed.B. Interested.C. Excited.2. What does the woman think is most important?A. The courses.B. The equipment.C. The teachers.3. What do you know about the man?A. He likes to help others.B. He is a doctor.C. He is sick in hospital.4. Where

3、 did this conversation most probably take place?A. In the library.B. In the bookstore.C. In the post-office.5. What do you think of the mans cat?A. It is clever.B. It is foolish.C. It is the same as other cats.听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. How far is it from the girls house to the school?A. 6 kilometers.B. Abou

4、t 5 to 6 kilometers.C. 5 milometers.7. When does the girl probably get home from school on Friday?A. Between 1:00 and 2:00.B. Between 2:00 and 3:00.C. Between 3:00 and 4:00.8. Where do they eat lunch?A. In the dining room.B. In the restaurant.C. In the classroom.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What is the possib

5、le relationship between the two speakers?A. Good friends.B. Mother and son.C. Teacher and student.10. What did the boy often do at school?A. He was often late for school.B. He often fell asleep in class.C. He often stayed after class.11. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The boy prefers t

6、o go out and work.B. The boy has neither much interest in school nor in work.C. The boy is discouraged because he hasnt passed the exam.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. How many days will the man and woman be free from work?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.13. What are they going to do in New York?A. To play games.B. To

7、 see a famous film.C. To visit museums, parks and anywhere they like.14. Who is going to drive?A. The man.B. The woman.C. Both of them.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What does the man intend to do?A. Organize a group.B. Change his job.C. Be a volunteer.16. What is the man?A. A student.B. A teacher.C. A doctor

8、.17. What can the man get from the job?A. High pay.B. College credits.C. Practical experience.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What is the speaker doing?A. Organizing a competition.B. Reporting from Cincinnati.C. Leaving a voice message.19. Who won the competition?A. Allan Kninte.B. Alice Clarke.C. Alex Baker.

9、20. What can we infer from Alexs words?A. He had a big stomach.B. He didnt believe his wife.C. He wouldnt have anything for supper.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ARecent years, some new words have established themselves in the English language,

10、and are part of the current, active vocabulary of America, and that is why Merriam-Webster recently added more than 250 new words to its online dictionary, covering changes in fields from lifestyle to politics and from business to technology. Lets take a look at three of the dictionarys new entries.

11、FroyoWhile ice cream has been around for more than 100 years, froyo or frozen yogurt is fairly new. Even though it was first invented back in the 1970s, it only started to gain popularity recently, which is why the shorter version “froyo” is entering peoples daily vocabulary. Compared to ice cream,

12、the main selling point of froyo is that its healthier. It takes away peoples guilt while still allowing them to have the satisfaction of eating something sweet at the end of a meal.Word saladIt was first used to refer to a series of words said by people with mental illness. Just like the vegetables

13、in a salad bowl, each word makes perfect sense by itself, but when put together, they become hard to understand. “Dogs moon purple monkey dishwasher”, for example. Now the phrase is more often used to refer to the words of a politician, although this refers to the speakers logic rather than their me

14、ntal state. US President Donald Trumps interviews are often referred to as word salad.TrollThe original meaning of “troll” is a fictional creature that is huge, ugly and angry and lives in places like caves. Now its also used to refer to the kind of Internet user who deliberately posts offensive com

15、ments to hurt other people. Other phrases and usage have also been invented from “troll”, including “Internet trolling” the act of posting unfriendly remarks online, and “being trolled” which means to fall victim to a troll.21. Why is froyo popular with people recently?A. It is a new form of ice cre

16、am.B. It serves as a healthier dessert.C. It is much tastier than ice cream.D. It provides a sense of satisfaction.22. What does word salad mainly refer to now?A. A recipe for vegetable salad.B. Words without making any sense.C. Illogical words by a politician.D. Words by mentally disturbed people.2

17、3. What is the purpose of the text?A. To show the necessity of learning new words.B. To present recent changes in English language.C. To explain why new words are added to dictionary.D. To introduce some new entries of Merriam-Webster.BIf youve ever visited London, its likely that youve heard the lo

18、ud chimes（鸣响）of Big Ben, the 157-year-old clock bell of the UKs Houses of Parliament（议会）.But on Aug 21, the worlds most famous bell fell silent. This is because the Palace of Westminsters Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben, needs to be repaired. The workers wholl carry out the repairs dont want t

19、heir ears to be damaged by the sounds of the huge bell, reported BBC News. Big Ben wont ring again regularly until 2021.Theres been quite an emotional response to the move. Several members of parliament gathered in front of the Houses of Parliament to hear the bells last regular chime for four years

20、. A few even shed tears, as if they were attending a friends funeral.But a number of politicians are angry about the lengthy silencing of Big Ben, calling it a symbol of Britain, according to ABC News. And some members of public agree with it. “Its our heritage,” David Dummigan, from Cumbria in the

21、north of England, told The New York Times. “People come from all over the world to look at it and listen to it. Its part of British history.” This kind of emotional reaction could be linked to “fears about Britain losing its voice and place in the world, which is part of the threat that comes from B

22、rexit”, according to CNN. “The reality of losing a place at the top table is being made obvious,” it wrote.Worries aside, fans of Big Ben will still be able to hear its unique chimes during special occasions such as New Years Eve. But if we do miss hearing Big Ben on a regular basis, we could always

23、 set its sound as our message tone.24. Why did Big Ben fall silent?A. To get Big Ben repaired.B. To create a quiet environment for residents.C. To protect the workers ears.D. To remove some politicians anger about it.25. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Big Ben needs to

24、be repaired.B. Big Ben is a symbol of Britain.C. The UK is losing its voice in the world.D. Big Ben should ring on special occasions.26. Why did Britons react emotionally?A. Fears about Big Ben falling silent forever.B. Threat coming from the rise of other countries.C. Worries about not being able t

25、o visit Big Ben anymore.D. Worries about the UK losing its influence on the world.27. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Britons React Emotionally to Big Bens Silence.B. Britons are Worried about the Fall of the UK.C. Britain is Losing its Place at the Top Table.D. Big Ben

26、Falls Silent for Four Years.CMoments before I could lift my case to put it in the planes overhead locker ahead of our recent holiday to Europe, my father gently urged me to stop. He held the thick handles of the case and lifted it with his thin arms, pushing it into place with a sigh. “You should re

27、lax and be the lady, and let me do the heavy tasks,” he said seriously. “In the future, someone special will come into your life and take over such tasks from me, but that will never happen if you do everything yourself.”I was stunned into silence. This was not the father I remembered from childhood

28、, who trained me to study hard at school, asked me to earn my own pocket money as a teenager at a local coffee shop, and even taught me household chores so that my life alone in London wouldnt turn into a mess. But then, eight years after I left home and started a new life in the UK, I realized for

29、the first time that my dad still has expectations for me to be like a princess and to stay dependent and delicate, which were considered necessary qualities of women in traditional China.Well, that came a little late, Little did Dad know that over the three years of my university life, I moved flats

30、 five times all by myself, dragging suitcases of books and clothes, and waiting for the taxi in the rain while holding tight onto cardboard boxes. Meanwhile, living in the UK a country currently led by a female prime minister I have never thought there is anything girls cannot do. Most of my female

31、friends are professionals working in the City of London, and after work, we frequently go down to the pub for a drink, just like the guys do something my mother never did.I wondered how I might make Dad understand the new world his little girl has entered. Perhaps one day, he will realize the “someo

32、ne special” in my life will appreciate my confidence and independence above dependence, and admit that times have changed.28. What does the underlined word “stunned” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Annoyed.B. Embarrassed.C. SurprisedD. Excited.29. What qualities of women did traditional China apprec

33、iate according to Paragraph 2?A. Dependent and gentle.B. Hardworking and tough.C. Beautiful and confident.D. Independent and ambitious.30. Whats the authors purpose by mentioning her stay in London?A. To complain how strict her father was.B. To describe how hard her life in the UK was.C. To regret n

34、ot working hard enough at school.D. To show she was used to living independently.31. What can we infer about the author according to the last paragraph?A. She has a misunderstanding of her father.B. She thinks women should be independent.C. She longs to meet her life partner in the UK.D. She is than

35、kful for her fathers strict training.DNext time you go shopping, keep in mind that there may be hidden cameras analyzing your habits.According to a 2015 survey of 150 retail（零售商）managers from IT services company Computer Services Corporation, a quarter of all British shops use facial recognition sof

36、tware to collect data on shopper behavior. However, with concerns that face-recognition cameras “are kind of invasive（冒犯的）”, British retail analysis firm Hoxton Analytics has invented a novel way of measuring the number of customers by filming their shoes. The technology can collect a large amount o

37、f information such as age, sex and social class from customers shoes through fixed cameras at about 50 centimeters off the ground. Since they point down, they are less invasive than facial recognition software. The system is also surprisingly accurate. It could make correct guesses about gender 80 p

38、ercent of the time, which is better than some facial recognition technologies.As our modern cities get larger and fuller, cameras and other technologies are taking over our public spaces and collecting data on us. Their purpose is to keep people safe, provide more efficient services and prevent over

39、crowding or other disasters. Smart CCTV cameras are introduced to operation centers to watch out for crimes, while smart streetlights turn brighter when someone walks beneath them.But some people are not happy with the cameras as far as their privacy is concerned. “Very few of us have any real conce

40、pt of what data smart cities are gathering,” said Renate Samson, of privacy watchdog Big Brother Watch, “When begin leaking data as soon as we wake up due to a simple click on Facebook for the latest news.”Nick Millman, managing director at consultancy firm Accenture, thinks statistics are the key t

41、o the privacy concern. “We may get inspiration from Google,” he said, which is currently using Google Maps data to monitor the flow of traffic in Stockholm, Sweden. In this case, Google gets enough data to improve traffic flow but not so much that it shows individual journey patterns. “It is essenti

42、al to add privacy controls to statistics so that you only see the data you need to know about,” Nick told the BBC.32. What are the advantages of the new technology invented by Hoxton Analytics?A. Close to ground and thus safer.B. Cameras used only and thus cheaper.C. Less invasive and more accurate.

43、D. More information collected and more welcome.33. According to the author, cameras in modern cities _.a. cause a huge waste of public spaceb. make our lives safer and more convenientc. help reduce the size of population in urban areasd. are likely to help in the event of crimes and disasterse. coll

44、ect a large amount of information without permissionA. abcB. bcdC. cdeD. bde34. What is Renate Samsons attitude toward the rise of smart cities?A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Uncaring.D. Confused.35. How does Nick Millman support his opinion in Paragraph 5?A. By giving examples.B. By stating arguments.C

45、. By analyzing scientific data.D. By providing research results.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。End is Close to Rats in New ZealandYou might have heard the saying that we are only at a distance of a few meters away from a rat. Indeed, its estimated that there are almost

46、 as many rats as there are people on the planet. 36 Recently, the New Zealand government announced that it would try to get rid of every single rat, opossum（负鼠）and stoat（白鼬）in the country by 2050. 37 Also, native species will be better preserved, because these animals are destroying the countrys nat

47、ural habitats.New Zealand is an ancient island that was home to many different species of wildlife long before humans arrived. Its thought that when people first traveled to the island on ships to live there many hundreds of years ago, they brought rats along with them by mistake. 38 Before long, stoats were brought in to control the spread of rabbits. 39 Over 40 types of flightless birds ended up becoming extinct after the pests ate their eggs and disturbed their natural habitats, as the birds were unable to protect themselves.To carry out the plan to government will set thousands of t