吉林省汪清县第六中学2019_2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题202006040232.doc

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1、吉林省汪清县第六中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题考试时间：120分钟 班级： 姓名： 一、 听力(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 woman preparing for？A. A class. B. A test. C. A meeting.2. When did the lecture probably start? A. At 10: 00 am B. At 9: 00 a

2、m.10 C. At 8: 30 am.3. How will computer users control the mouse with the new tool? A. With their feet. B. With their eyes. C. With their hands. 4. What is the womans feeling about the final exam? A. Worried. B. Confident. C. Disappointed. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Different

3、colors. B. A cup. C. A painting. 第二节 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 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 will the man do tomorrow? A. Pick up his girlfriend. B. Have a picnic. C. Attend a party.7. What kind of party will be

4、 held tomorrow evening? A. A dinner party. B. A birthday party. C.A dress party.听下面一段对话,回答第8和第9两个小题。 8. What did Bill do this morning? A. He played chess. B. He watched TV. C. He practiced basketball.9. What does the man decide to do? A. Send Bill to school. B. Plan Bills future. C. Spend more time

5、with Bill.听下面一段对话,回答第10至第12三个小题。 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Father and daughter. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student. 11.whose birthday party will the girl attend? A. Her moms. B. Her Dads. C. Her friends. 12. What will the girl do from next week? A. Look after h

6、er neighbors children. B. Walk the dog for her new neighbor. C. Help her parents do more housework. 听下面一段对话,回答第13至第16四个小题。 13. Who inspired the woman to start cooking?A. Her children. B. Her husband. C. Her grandmother. 14. What is Simple, Fast, and Healthy? A. A blog. B. A book. C. A magazine.15. H

7、ow many children does the woman have ?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four 16. Why did the woman start writing about food? A. She loves writing. B. She has lots of free time. C. She hopes to make money. 听下面一段独白,回答第17至第20四个小题。 17. Where can the passengers have tea?A. On B-Deck. B. On C-Deck. C. On D. Deck. 18.

8、What service can the passengers have? A. Free meals. B. Money exchange. C. Free gifts. 19. What is very dangerous during the voyage? A. Walking in the ship. B Smoking on the deck. C. Staying on the car deck.20. What do the passengers take e ship for? A. Training. B Sightseeing. C. Crossing.二、阅读理解（共2

9、0小题，每小题2分，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。AKwame Alexander is a best-selling author of 24 books. His novel in verse (诗体) The Crossover won the Newbery Medal in 2015, and was followed by another verse novel in 2016, Booked. In the just-released The Playbook: 52 Rules to

10、Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life, Alexander aims to inspire readers to dream big and reach for their goals.Time For Kids: What can you tell us about The Playbook?Kwame Alexander:I wanted to write a book about how important it is to persevere (坚持) and accept the challenges that come, be

11、cause they only make you stronger. And I wanted to do it in a really cool and fun way, using sports as a metaphor (隐喻), so students would be interested in reading a book that is telling them how to make their lives better.TFK: Where did you get the idea for the book?Alexander:In The Crossover, the f

12、ather of the main characters, Josh and Jordan, gives them these rules for life, called Basketball Rules. Well, I was having breakfast with a friend of mine in New York City. He said, “Kwame, I love those Basketball Rules you have in The Crossover. You should think about writing a whole book on those

13、.” Thats where it all began.TFK: Is it hard to mix sports and poetry (诗歌)?Alexander:I love sports, and Ive been writing poetry since I was a kid. So those two things are as natural to me as breathing, laughing and walking.TFK: Youve said teachers need to make learning poetry fun. Did you have a teac

14、her like this as a kid?Alexander:My mom. She read poetry to my sisters and me when I was a kid, and she would make the words jump off the page!TFK: What advice would you give to young writers?Alexander:Read everything you can get your hands on. The best way to become a good writer is to read what ot

15、her people have written.21. What can we learn about The Playbook?A. It is a historical novel.B. It won the Newbery Medal.C. It is actually about rules for life.D. It is based on Alexanders true life.22. Who inspired Alexander to write The Playbook?A. His mom who read poetry to him.B. The teacher who

16、 taught him poetry.C. His friend who read The Crossover.D. The two characters in The Crossover.23. When Alexander was a kid, how did he feel about poetry?A. It was rather boring. B. It was quite difficult.C. It was pretty mysterious. D. It was very interesting.24. In Alexanders mind, whats important

17、 to become a good writer?A. Always dream big.B. Gladly accept challenges.C. Read as much as possible.D. Have a wide knowledge of poetry.BThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the eleventh largest nation in Europe. England, Wales and Scotland make up the island of Great Britain,

18、 which takes up most of the Britain Isles. Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are mountainous. The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in Scotland. Plains and valleys cover much of England. The British climate is mild. About 58 million people live in the United Kingdom. Few other countries are so crowde

19、d. Four out of five people live in cities such as Belfast, Glasgow, and London. London is the capital. Great Britain grows half of the food it needs. Its industries help to pay for the food that is bought from abroad. The United Kingdom manufactures a wide range of goods. Service industries, such as

20、 tourism, that provide services rather than producing goods, are increasing. Traditional industries, such as coal mining, are declining.25. There are many mountains in _.A. Northern Ireland, Scotland and England B. England, Wales and ScotlandC. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland D. Northern Irelan

21、d, Wales and England26. In the United Kingdom, about _people live in big cities.A. 58 million B. 48.8 million C. 38.8 million D. half 27. According to the passage, which of the statements is true?A. Great Britain grows all of the food it needs.B. The United Kingdom manufactures a narrow range of goo

22、ds.C. The speed of tourism in UK is increasing faster than producing goods.D. The coal mining is also increasing fast.CThere were many beautiful buildings in ancient Rome, but the living conditions for ordinary people were bad. Most of their homes were so poorly made that they fell down or were fire

23、 hazards (danger) with their steep, narrow wooden stairways. Most people were packed into apartment buildings that rose shakily (unsafely) six to twelve floors above the ground. The apartments were rooms about three metres square, and each building housed about five hundred people.These tall buildin

24、gs faced each other across streets only three metres wide, so no sunlight reached the ground. Even so, apartments were costly, though cheaper places could be had outside Rome. But people wanted to be near their work and entertainment. So the streets became crowded and it was hard to move quickly. At

25、 night, the streets were filled with noise as food and supplies were brought into the city on wagons and carts.28. In ancient Rome, most people lived in _ apartments.A. small and crowded B. clean and tidyC. spacious and sunny D. tall and big 29. The streets in ancient Rome were _.A. crowded and nois

26、y B. wide and brightC. narrow and dark D. both A and C 30. People liked to live in Rome Because_.A. the apartments were comfortableB. the living expenses were lowC. they have no money to build houses outside the cityD. they wanted to enjoy the conveniences of the city 31. This passage is mainly abou

27、t _ in ancient Rome.A. the beautiful buildings B. the living conditions of ordinary peopleC. the streets and transportationD. the food and daily suppliesDBicycle SafetyOperation Always ride your bike in a safe, controlled manner on campus(校园). Obey rules and regulations. Watch out for walkers and ot

28、her bicyclists, and always use your lights in dark conditions.Theft Prevention Always securely lock your bicycle to a bicycle rack-even if you are only away for a minute. Register your bike with the University Department of Public Safety. Its fast, easy, and free. Registration permanently records yo

29、ur serial number, which is useful in the possible recovery of the bike stolen.EquipmentBrakes Make sure that they are in good working order and adjusted properly.Helmet A necessity, make sure your helmet meets current safety standards and fit properly.Lights Always have a front headlight-visible at

30、least 500 feet in front of the bike. A taillight is a good idea.Rules of the RoadRiding on Campus As a bicycle rider, you have a responsibility to ride only on streets and posted bicycle paths. Riding on sidewalks or other walkways can lead to a fine. The speed limit for bicycles on campus is 15mph,

31、 unless otherwise posted. Always give the right of ways to walkers. If you are involved in an accident, you are required to offer appropriate aid, call the Department of Public Safety and remain at the scene until the officer lets you go.Bicycle Parking Only park in areas reserved for bikes. Trees,

32、handrails, hallways, and sign posts are not for bicycle parking, and parking in such posts can result in a fine.If Things Go WrongIf you break the rules, you will be fined. Besides violating rules while riding bicycles on campus, you could be fined for:No bicycle registration-$25Bicycle parking bann

33、ed-$30Blocking path with bicycle -$40Violation of bicycle equipment requirement -$3532. Registration of your bicycle may help you _.A. find y our stolen bicycle B. get your serial numberC. receive free repair services D. settle conflicts with walkers33. According to the passage, what bike equipment

34、is a free choice for bicycle riders?A. Brakes. B. A helmet. C. A headlight. D. A taillight.34. If you lock your bicycle to a tree on the campus, you could be fined _.A. $25 B. $30 C. $35 D. $4035. What is the passage mainly about?A. A guide for safe bicycling on campus. B. Directions for bicycle tou

35、r on campus.C. Regulations of bicycle race on campus. D. Rules for riding motor vehicles on campus.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。Increase your creativityEvery month I face the same problem how to write educational, informative and, hopefully, interesting articles. 36

36、. At other times my mind goes blank (空白的), and I experience a creative block.At times we all face creative challenges in life, from designing websites to decorating our apartments, but there are ways to work through creative slumps (低潮).DaydreamFor years, others may have told you to stop daydreaming

37、. 37 . Daydreaming sometimes helps you take a more creative approach to your problem.Be happySome studies suggest that a positive mood (心情) encourages creativity because it increases activity in the parts of the brain related to decision-making and feelings. 38Face-to-face conversations with friends

38、 can lead to creative thinking.Take risksDont let fear hold you back. You wont succeed at everything you try. But with each new effort, you will build self-confidence and develop new skills for the future.Limit your amusementEveryone enjoys entertainment. 39 . Literature and audiobooks are better fo

39、rms of amusement because they force you to use your imagination.Look for inspirationActivities such as listening to music, going to museums and travelling all provide sources of inspiration.Go offline and go outsideRemember how much fun you had as a child running, playing and pretending? Your imagin

40、ation simply ran away with you. 40 , and can help you get back some of that creative energy from your childhood.A. Get socialB. Make friendsC. Nature settings fire the imaginationD. In fact, letting your mind run briefly can actually be helpfulE. Reading relaxes the mind and encourages you to use yo

41、ur imaginationF. Sometimes I can just sit down at my computer and the words just flowG. But watching TV, for instance, requires little thought and can actually decrease creativity三、 完形填空(共15小题，每小题2分；满分30分)阅读下面的短文，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。William was pastor(牧师) of a small church in a rura

42、l community. Wilbur and his wife, Leah, 41 every Sunday morning. Wilbur was a farmer, and whenever he came into the house from the 42 and sat down, he would fall 43 . It was such a habit 44 when he came into church and sat in the pew(长凳) he 45 also soon fall asleep. William 46 that some of the membe

43、rs of the church were taking bets to see 47 he could keep Wilbur awake on Sunday mornings. Wilburs 48 was embarrassed(困窘) by his behavior, 49 when he began to snore(打鼾). She tried 50 to keep her sleepy husband awake. She 51 to him that she was getting calluses(老茧) on her elbow from striking him in 5

44、2 ribs in a useless attempt to keep him alert.53 while shopping in the grocery store, she saw a small bottle of Limburger cheese. Leah bought it and dropped it in her 54 . The 55 morning William had just started the sermon(布道) when Wilbur began to nod. When William finished the first point in his th

45、ree-point sermon, he could see Wilbur didnt 56 him. As William started the third point, Wilbur began to snore. Quietly, Leah opened her purse, 57 the bottle of Limburger cheese and held it under her husbands nose. It 58 . Wilbur sat up 59 and, in a voice that could be heard all over the _60_, said, Leah, will you please keep your feet on your own side of the bed!41. A. attended B. looked