安徽省池州市第一中学2019_2020学年高二英语下学期期中教学质量检测试题20200616038.doc

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1、20192020学年度第二学期期中教学质量检测高二英语试卷（本试卷共150分 考试时间120分钟）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30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。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. How will the weather be in the afternoon probably?A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Snowy.2. What is available now in the district?A.

2、 The swimming pool. B. The film museum. C. The sports center.3. Who is the woman probably talking to?A. A store assistant. B. A store manager. C. A store director.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Clothes. B. Metals. C. Diamonds.5. What is Fiona s problem?A. She gets upset very easily

3、. B. She is always late for work. C. She dislikes getting up early.第二节(共15小题 每小题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。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，每小题将给出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. Why is the man talking to the woman?A. To make an invitation. B. To give a warnin

4、g. C. To cancel an appointment.7. What will the woman do tomorrow night?A. Practice football. B. Enjoy a concert. C. See a friend.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the woman want to buy for her mother?A. Some flowers. B. Some jewelry. C. Some coffee.9. What is Fans?A. A department store. B. A toy shop. C.

5、 A bake shop.听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。10. Where did the woman work right after leaving school?A. At a primary school. B. At a play center. C. At a restaurant.11. Who is Eileen Corsini?A. The woman s college teacher. B. The woman s new friend. C. The woman s former neighbor.12. What sort of qualification do

6、es the woman have now?A. A first-aid certificate. B. A driving license. C. A sailing qualification.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How does the woman feel about writing essays?A. Confident. B. Concerned. C. Embarrassed.14. Which of the following does the man feel he has improved?A. His computer skills. B. His

7、presentation skills. C. His time management.15. What will the library do next year?A. Add more lecture rooms. B. Expand the study area. C. Prepare more vocational courses. 16. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Contact his tutor. B. Check the website. C. Visit the university.听第10段材料，回答第17至2

8、0题。17. What is the course about?A. How to design computer games. B. How to cook on a campfire. C. How to play volleyball.18. Where will the kids stay? A. In a hotel. B. In a hostel. C. In a tent.19. How long will the course last this year? A. For three days. B. For five days. C. For eight days.20. W

9、hat change to the course will be made this year?A. The range of ages. B. The number of tutors. C. The price of courses.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。AI am Peter Hodes, a volunteer stem cell courier. Since March 2012, Ive done 89 trips of those, 51 have

10、 been abroad. I have 42 hours to carry stem cells(干细胞) in my little box because Ive got two ice packs and thats how long they last, in all, from the time the stem cells are harvested from a donor(捐献者) to the time they can be implanted in the patient, weve got 72 hours at most, So I am always conscio

11、us of time.I had one trip last year where I was caught by a hurricane in America. I picked up the stem cells in Providence, Rhode Island, and was meant to fly to Washington then back to London. But when I arrived at the checkin desk at Providence, the lady on the desk said: “Well, Im really sorry, I

12、ve got some bad news for youthere are no fights from Washington.” So I took my box and put it on the desk and I said: “In this box are some stem cells that are urgently needed for a patientplease, please, youve got to get me back to the United Kingdom.” She just dropped everything. She arranged for

13、a flight on a small plane to be held for me. rerouted(改道) me through Newark and got me back to the UK even earlier than originally scheduled.For this courier job，youre consciously aware thanthat box youre got something that is potentially going to save somebodys life.21. Which of the following can r

14、eplace the underlined word “courier” in Paragraph 1?A. provider B. delivery man C. collector D. medical doctor22. Why does Peter have to complete his trip within 42 hours?A. He cannot stay away from his job too long. B. The donor can only wait for that long.C. The operation needs that much time. D.

15、The ice wont last any longer.23. Which flight did the woman put Peter on first?A. To London. B. To Newark. C. To Providence. D. To Washington.BWorld Book Day falls on April 23rd every year, but do you know that it is also Shakespeare Day? Everybody may have heard of Shakespeare, but do you know how

16、many plays he wrote?Shakespeares plays have three kinds：tragedies, comedies and histories. His most famous play is the tragic story of Romeo and Juliet, which deals with two young lovers who are not allowed to marry by their parents. Other tragedies include Hamlet, Othello, and Macbeth.Shakespeares

17、comedies include Much Ado About Nothing, A Midsummer Nights Dream and Twelfth Night. Twelfth Night is a play about unclear identities. Two twins are shipwrecked (遭海难)and the sister, Viola, dresses up as her brother, Sebastian, who she thinks is dead. Its funny, because the brother reappears and ther

18、es a big love problem going on: Viola is in love with the Duke, who is in love with Olivia, who falls in love with Sebastian except that she doesnt realize that Sebastian is actually Viola dressed up! Everybody falls in love with the wrong person, but it is all made right in the end.Some of his hist

19、ory plays, such as Antony and Cleopatra, Richard III and Henry V, are based on the lives of real historical people. In Antony and Cleopatra，Cleopatra becomes Antonys girlfriend and Antony becomes so crazy about her that he loses control of the army. Cleopatra kills herself in the end and Antony kill

20、s himself too.Shakespeares plays can he very difficult sometimes. Some of the themes they deal with are heavy，so they almost always include a lighter subplot with characters that are not so important. They are often used in tragedies to lighten the mood of the play and to keep the audience intereste

21、d in the main plot.24. Which of the following plays is best-known to people?A. Twelfth Night. B. Antony and Cleopatra.C. Romeo and Juliet. D. Much Ado About Nothing.25. Which is a comedy character according to the text?A. Othello. B. Sebastian. C. Antony. D. Hamlet.26. What can we know about Shakesp

22、eares history plays?A. Some of them are developed from real historical people.B. There are only three famous history plays.C. They are more difficult than tragedies and comedies.D. Real historical events can he found in every history play.27. What is the purpose of the subplot in Shakespeares plays?

23、A. To lead the development of the main plot.B. To help the audience understand the plays.C. To make the difficult plot of the plays simple.D. To relax the audience and make them follow the main theme.CAre your eyes irritated, dry, watery, blurry, seeing double or sensitive to light, and do your back

24、 and neck ache? If so, you are likely one of many people today who suffer from digital eyestrain, also called computer-vision syndrome.Eyestrain is often related to the amount of exposure to screens, the distance from eyes to screens and the use of multiple screens simultaneously. However, studies h

25、ave also shown that the blue light produced by digital devices today reaches further into the eyes than other kinds of light. This light actually assists attention during the day but can result in interrupted sleep patterns at night.Scientists have also said that eyestrain is not a necessary evil, e

26、ven in a modern world that revolves around technology. Changing some simple details about your relative position to screens, such as staying about 60 centimeters away, will help. Also, avoid overhead and other direct sources of light, and use shaded lamps and window blinds while looking at digital d

27、evices instead.Beyond the way that relates to digital screens, there are also ways to change how you view screens that are helpful in combating eyestrain. To begin with, your computer screen should be high-resolution(高清的), at least 50 centimeters wide diagonally and may require a screen filter to de

28、crease reflections. Also, be aware that “computer glasses”, which cut down glare and blue light, are available and those contact lenses can increase the risk of eyestrain.Besides, to reduce your risk for computer-vision syndrome and neck, back and shoulder pain, take frequent breaks during your comp

29、uter workday. Many workers take only two 15-minute breaks from their computer throughout their day. According to a recent study, discomfort and eyestrain are significantly reduced when computer workers take four additional five-minute “mini-breaks” throughout their workday. And these additional brea

30、ks dont reduce the workers productivity.Finally, many of us fall into bad habits while using digital screens that only worsen the effects of eyestrain. While viewing digital screens, many people blink one third less often than they usually do. Place a reminder on your computer to “blink” so that you

31、r eyes dont dry out. Also, rest your eyes focusing muscles by using the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, focus on something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.28. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The dangers of eyestrain. B. The causes of eyestrain. C. The symptoms of eyestrain. D. The effects of eyestr

32、ain.29. Which of the following ways might not be helpful in relieving eyestrain?A. Employing blue light. B. Breaking bad habits.C. Adjusting your position. D. Changing your hardware.30. It can be inferred from the passage that_ .A. overhead lights make the eyes less tiredB. taking frequent breaks re

33、duces eyestrainC. people tend to blink more often at a computerD. technology and eyestrain unavoidably go hand in hand31. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?A. B. C. D.DSports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the

34、 waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of en

35、ergy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of

36、them that you could take up today. You dont need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you dont have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 mi

37、nutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are bet

38、ter replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, its free.32. Which of the following is the author most prob

39、ably in favor of?A. Cycling around a lake. B. Motor racing in the desert.C. Playing basketball in a gym. D. Swimming in a sports center.33. What do we know about golf from the passage?A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.B. It causes water shortages around the world.C. It pollutes the earth with c

40、hemicals and wastes.D. It needs water and other sources to keep its courses green.34. The author uses power walking as an example mainly because _.A. it is an outdoor sport B. it improves our healthC. it uses fewer resources D. it is recommended by experts35. The author writes the passage to _.A. sh

41、ow us the function of major sportsB. encourage us to go in for green sportsC. discuss the major influence of popular sportsD. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports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。Choosing the right college for you is not so easy. You

42、 should have a general idea of what you want and dont want. The idea can guide you to find what fits your needs best. 36 .Think about what major you want to study in college. If you know that, just look at colleges that have your major. 37 . So think carefully about your major and interests before c

43、hoosing one.Where the college is located matters. Anyone who tells you the location isnt important is lying. 38 . If you look forward to working in the publishing industry, New York may be your best bet. If your parents want you to stay close to home, please dont consider anywhere that requires a pl

44、ane ticket to get to.Think about how much you can afford. Are your parents, paying for your education? If so, how much are they willing to spend? Do you have to contribute anything? Financial aid and scholarship exist, but dont count on anything. 39 . These are all things to consider before you fall

45、 in love with a college.Make sure youre going to spend time with the right people. The cool thing about college is that each different one attracts different kinds of people. For the first thing in your life, you get to choose where you get to spend your time and who you get to spend it with. 40 . M

46、ake sure that the people youre with for four years are your kind of people.A. College is about learning what you love.B. Youd better choose a major that is popular.C. Go to the college with some people you like.D. Are you willing to go into major debt over a school?E. Remember, above all, its the people that make the place.F. If you dont like cold weather, stay away from northern schools.G. These guidelines will help figure out w