2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题(含解析).pdf

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1、学学 2019-20202019-2020 学年高二英语上学期期末考试试学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题（含解析）题（含解析）第卷第一部分：听力理解第一节 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.Where are the speakers going?A.To New York.B.To Canada.C.To Mexico.2.Why cant Tim take Jennys shift?A.He has a soccer ga

2、me.B.He is on vacation.C.He has to go to a funeral.3.What does the woman mean?A.There is a bomb in the refrigerator.B.They will probably run out of food.C.More than enough food has been prepared.4.What subject does the woman think less difficult?A.Literature.B.History.C.Mathematics.5.What did the wo

3、man study in college?A.Business.B.Art.C.Spanish.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.Where does the man like to read magazines?AIn a bookstore.B.In a caf.C.In the library.7.What do we kn

4、ow about the woman?A.She is interested in reading online.B.She gets her magazine every month.C.She finds that its hard to get information.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8.What does the man do for his job?A.He cleans houses.B.He does paperwork.C.He sells houses.9.When does the conversation take place?A.On Thu

5、rsday.B.On the weekend.C.On Friday.10.Why does the woman recommend the man to her friend?A.She is moving.B.She enjoyed working with him.C.Her friend is moving to Springfield.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11.How old is Sam?A.Hes in college.B.Hes in high school.l a young kid.12.What does Sam plan to do this

6、summer?A.Work at the pool.B.Learn to skateboard.C.Go to the lake with his mother.13.What does Sam need help with?A.Filling out job applications.B.Shopping in a supermarket.C.Paying for summer school.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。14.Why does the woman always sleep in?AShe doesnt work.C.Hes stilB.She sets he

7、r own schedule.C.She needs more sleep than most people.15.When does the man get to work?A.Around 7.B.Around 9.C.Around 10.16.What does the man suggest to the woman?A.She should get up earlier.B.They should switch schedules.C.She should learn to go to bed on time.17.What will the speakers do today?A.

8、Go on a hike.B.Go to the movies.C.Go to work.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18.How do Uber drivers know where to go?A.They call a phone number.B.They request to know on the app.C.A map on the cell phone shows them.19.Who mostly drives for Uber?A.Former taxi drivers.B.University studentsC.People who have ot

9、her jobs.20.What does Travis Kalanick predict?A.Uber will totally replace taxis.B.Cars will be able to drive themselves.C.Prices for transportation will go up eventually.第二部分：阅读理解第一节 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。AMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail(地铁)Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go o

10、ut.Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.Farecard machines are in every station.Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to$5 in change.Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass.

11、Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations.Use it after9：30 am until closing on weekdays,and all day on weekends and holidays.Hours_of_serviceOpen:5 am Mon.Fri.7 am Sat.Sun.Close:midnight Sun.Thur.3 am Fri.Sat.nightsLast train times vary.To avoid missing the last train,please check the last tr

12、ain times posted in stations.MetrobusWhen paying with exact change,the fare is$1.35.When paying with a SmarTrip card,the fare is$1.25.Fares_for_senior/disabled_customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare.On Metrorail and Metrobus,use a senior/disab

13、led farecard or SmarTrip card.For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards,SmarTrip cardsand passes,please visit MetroOpensD or call 2026377000 and 2026378000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide onhow to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling202962

14、1100.Travel_tips(提示)Avoid riding during weekday rush periodsbefore 9：30 am and between 4 and 6 pm.If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station pleasecall Lost&Found at 2029621195.1.What should you know about farecard machines?A.They start selling tickets at 9：30 am.B.They are connected to

15、 change machines.C.They offer special service to the elderly.D.They make change for no more than$5.2.At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?A.At midnight.B.At 3 am.C.At 5 am.D.At 7 pm.3.What is good about a SmarTrip card?A.It is convenient for old people.B.It saves money for its users.

16、C.It can be bought at any timeD.It is sold on the Internet.【答案】1.D 2.B 3.B【解析】本文是一篇说明文。在文中作者详细介绍了地铁站的一些信息。比如每位成年人持票可以携带两名五岁以下儿童乘坐地铁；Farecard 的购买和使用情况；车票的价格；此处，作者还介绍了一些服务部门的电话号码以方便乘客的需要。【1 题详解】考查细节理解。根据 Metrorall(地铁)部分第二段内容“there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provi

17、de up to$5 in change.”在车站没有零钱机自动售卡机只能提供 5 美元的零钱。可知自动售卡机只能最多找5 美元的零钱，故答案选 D。易错选项为 A，文中的 Use it after 9:30 a,m.until closing on weekdays 是使用farecard 的时间，而不是 farecard machines 售票的时间。故选 D。【2 题详解】.考查细节理解。根据 Hours of service 的介绍部分“Close midnight Sun-Thurs.；3a.m.”Sat-Sun 可知在周末停运时间是凌晨 3 点，故选 B。【3 题详解】考查细节理解

18、。根据第三部分对 Metrobus 的介绍“When paying with exact charge,the fare is$1.35.When paying with a SmarTripcard,the fare is 1.25.”可知如果使用SmarTripcard 的话，乘客可以节省 0.1 美元，故答案选 B。【名师点睛】细节理解型：文章主题和中心思想的阐述往往需要大量细节信息的支持，这些细节对于理解全文内容至关重要，同时也是归纳和概括文章中心思想的基础。命题人往往会要求考生根据不同的要求阅读文章，以获得某些特定的信息，或准确地寻求所需的细节，并对细节进行直接或间接辨认和理解。文章

19、细节的理解可以细化为：(1)一一对应型。答案与题目在表达形式和意义上直接吻合，一一对应，一目了然。属于浅层次的阅读试题，分数比例极少。(2)语言转述型。这是一类间接事实细节题，答案与题目在意义上充分运用了词义之间的转述关系，即正确选项是原文有关词语和句子的另类表达。属于中档难度题，分数比例较大。(3)语意理解型。这是一类深层事实细节理解题，答案与题目之间存在着一定的逻辑联系，这种联系需要建立在事实的基础上通过上、下文来进行判断、分析、归纳和整合，才能得出正确答案。属于较高难度的事实细节题，分数比例很大。(4)是非辨别型。这是一类综合事实细节题，出题形式常常是“三正一误”(三项正确，只有一项不符

20、合原文内容)或“三误一正”(三项错误，只有一项符合原文内容)。(5)事实排序型。这是一类运用多项事实进行排序的事实细节题，要求根据动作发生的先后顺序、时间顺序或者句子之间的逻辑关系，找出事件发生、发展的正确顺序。例如：本文中的第 1小题：【解题剖析】此题属于细节理解中的（4）是非辨别型。这是一类综合事实细节题，出题形式常常是“三正一误”(三项正确，只有一项不符合原文内容)或“三误一正”(三项错误，只有一项符合原文内容)。【答案定位】根据 Metrorall(地铁)部分第二段内容“there are no change machines in the stations and farecard

21、machines only provide up to$5 in change.”在车站没有零钱机自动售卡机只能提供 5 美元的零钱。可知自动售卡机只能最多找5 美元的零钱，故答案选 D。易错选项为 A，文中的 Use it after 9:30 a,m.until closing on weekdays 是使用farecard 的时间，而不是 farecard machines 售票的时间。BDerek Rabclo is not the only surfer to conquer Hawaii s famous Pipeline big wave break,but while all

22、others use their sight to do it,this young professional surfer must rely only on his other senses.Thats because he is completely blind.When Derek was born,over 24 years ago,he got his name from Derek Ho,the first Hawaiian surfing world champion.A surfing enthusiast himself,Emesto dreamed that his so

23、n would share the talent of his uncle,a professional surfer.Unfortunately,Derek was born completely blind,but this didnt slop his family from believing lhat he could do anything he wanted,even if that meant becoming a surfer.At age 2,Derek received a bodyboard and the beaches of Guarapari,Brazil,bec

24、ame his backyard.He was always comfortable in the water and surfing was in his blood,but he didnt actually try riding a wave until he turned 17,when his father bought him a surfboard.His father taught him the basics and encouraged him to keep practicing,but after successfully standing up on the surf

25、board,Derek knew he needed to become much better if he was going to achieve Emestos dream and become a professional surfer.So he joined the Praia do Moroo surf school,where he studied under coach Fabio Maru.Standing up on a surfboard and conquering small waves is one thing,while gathering the courag

26、e to take on Hawaiis board-breaking Pipeline is another.But thats exactly what Derek Rabelo set out to do just months after learning how to surf.Everyone told him it was too dangerous,but he felt he could do it.And he did,earning the praise of famous professional surfers like Kelly Slater and Mick F

27、anning.Now 24,Rabelo has been surfing the Pipeline every winter since.4.What does the first paragraph tell us?A.Good eyesight is necessary for becoming good suffers.B.Nobody has ever conquered Hawaiis big wave break.C.Derek Rabelo dreams to conquer Hawaiis big wave break.D.Derek Rabelo is the only b

28、lind professional surfer to conquer Hawaiis big wave break.5.How did Ernesto behave after Derek was born?A.He named him after his uncle.B.He never lost confidence in him.C.He sent him to a surfing champion.D.He started his own interest in surfing.6.After Derek was able to stand up on the surfboard,h

29、e_.A.began to try riding a waveB.was no longer afraid of waterC.realized he still had a long way to goD.knew his fathers dream had come true7.Which of the following words can best describe Derek according to the last paragraph?A.Brave and confident.B.Skillful but proud.C.Thoughtful and modest.D.Cour

30、ageous but stubborn.【答案】4.D 5.B 6.C 7.A【解析】本文主要介绍了 Derek Rabclo唯一一位盲人职业冲浪者，他征服了夏威夷的巨浪。【4 题详解】D段落大意题。根据第一段主要进述了虽然 Derek Rabclo 不是唯一征服了夏威夷的巨浪职业冲浪者，但他是唯一一位盲人职业冲浪者，他征服了夏威夷的巨浪。故选 D。【5 题详解】B细节理解题。根据第二段but this didnt stop his family from believing that he could do anything he wanted,even if that meant beco

31、ming a surfer.可知，Ernesto 自从 Derek 出生就从没有对他失去过信心。故选B。【6 题详解】C细节理解题。根据第三段but after successfully standing up on the surfboard,Derek knew he needed to become much better if he was going to achieve Emestos dream and become a professional surfer.可知，当Derek 站到冲浪板上之后，他知道他还有很远的路要走。故选C。【7 题详解】A推理判断题。根据最后一段Ever

32、yone told him it was too dangerous,but he felt he could do it.And he did,earning the praise of famous professional surfers like Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning.可知，每个人都告诉他这太危险了，但他觉得自己能做到。他做到了，赢得了像凯利斯莱特和米克范宁这样的著名职业冲浪者的赞扬。所以可以推断出他是勇敢而且自信的。故选 A。CMany science fiction stories tell about explorers arriving i

33、n a new world.The explorers then use some kind of high-tech device to test for breathable air or signs of life.But hereon Earth,science fiction is becoming reality through a new sampling technology called environmental DNA,or eDNA for short.Scientists can use it to identify rare species or estimate

34、fish populations with just a little air or water.Environmental DNA can be used in two ways.One is to identify the creatures that live in a certain place.The other is to confirm the presence or lack of a specific creature.Caren Goldberg is one of the first biologists to take the technology from the t

35、esting stage to actually using it.She sees eDNA as a way to get answers more efficiently and with less destruction compared to traditional survey techniques.Until recently,scientists depended on snorkeling(潜水),netting or using an electric current to temporarily catch fish.This newer way to identify

36、what lives in the environment is becoming popular around the world.Animal experts in Vietnamare using the eDNA to find the last,wild Yangtze giant softshell turtles.One researcher on the Caribbean island of Trinidad is using the sampling technology to find endangered golden treefrogs.In Madagascar,i

37、t is being used to identify amphibian(两栖动物)diseases.Ms Goldberg has used eDNA testing to confirm the local extinction(灭绝)of a leopard frog in the American state of Idaho.She hasalso been asked to document the spread of the New Zealandmudsnail in the state of Washington.The creature has been found in

38、 lakes and other waterways across the state.Scientists working with the technology say they do not expectrobots to replace field biologists anytime soon.But the old-fashioned field work could soon be more targeted.8.Compared to traditional survey techniques,eDNA is more_.A.complexB.eco-friendlyC.dan

39、gerousD.convincing9.By using eDNA,Caren Goldberg has_.A.succeeded in catching many fishesB.found the existence of golden treefrogsC.documented the spread of softshell turtlesD.confirmed the disappearance of the leopard frog in Idaho10.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Robots will replace s

40、cientists soon.B.Some scientists are against using eDNA.C.The old-fashioned field work may disappear.D.Many biologists are unwilling to do the field work.11.What is the best title for the text?A.Science Fiction Becomes Reality for Species SurveysB.Biologists Explore Space with the Help of eDNAC.Scie

41、ntists Found Methods to Test for Signs of LifeD.New Technologies Are Presented in Science Fictions【答案】8.B 9.D 10.C 11.A【解析】这是一篇说明文，主要向读者介绍了科学界一项新的采样技术环境 DNA，利用一点空气或水识别罕见的外来入侵物种或研究生物的多样性。【8 题详解】推理判断题。根据第三段中She sees eDNA as a way to get answers more efficiently andwith less destruction compared to tra

42、ditional survey techniques.可知，她认为，与传统的调查技术相比，eDNA 是一种更有效、更少破坏的获取答案的方法。由此判断出与传统的调查技术相比，eDNA 更加环保。故选 B。【9 题详解】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中Ms Goldberg has used eDNA testing to confirm the local extinction(灭绝)of a leopard frog in the American state of Idaho.可知，通过使用 eDNA，卡伦戈德堡证实了爱达荷州豹蛙的消失。故选 D。【10 题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段Scie

43、ntists working with the technology say they do not expectrobots to replace field biologists anytime soon.But the old-fashioned field work could soon be more targeted.可知，研究这项技术的科学家们表示，他们认为机器人近期内不会取代野外生物学家。但是老式的田间作业很快就会受到影响。从最后一段我们可以推断出“老式的田间作业可能会消失。”故选 C。【11 题详解】主旨大意题。根据第一段中But here on Earth,science

44、fiction is becoming reality througha new sampling technology called environmental DNA,or eDNA for short.Scientists can use it to identify rare species or estimate fish populations with just a little air or water.“但在地球上，通过一种名为环境 DNA(eDNA)的新采样技术，科幻小说正在变成现实。科学家可以用它来鉴定稀有物种，或者用少量的空气或水来估计鱼类的数量。”由此可知，本文最佳主

45、题是“对物种调查来说，科幻小说变成了现实”。故选 A。DWhen you were at school,the last thing you probably wantedto do was spend your weekends going to work.There was homework to do,sport to play and fun to have.But our parents probably persuaded us to find a job to earn some money and get some life experience.When I was a te

46、enager I had a paper round:delivering newspapers to peoples homes.I then progressed to a Saturday job in a supermarket:stacking shelves and working at the checkout.Today in the UK you are allowed to work from the age of 13,and many children do take up part-time jobs.Its one of those things that are

47、seen almost as a rite of passage(成人仪式).Its a taste of independence and sometimes a useful thingto put on your CV(简历).Teenagers agree that it teaches valuable lessons about working with adults and also about managing their money.Some research has shown that not taking up a Saturday or holiday job cou

48、ld be deleterious to a person later on.A 2015 study by the UK Commission on Employment and Skills found that not participating in part-time work at school age had been blamed by employers organizations for young adults being ill-prepared for full-time employment,but despite this,recent statistics ha

49、ve shown that the number of schoolchildren in the UK with a part-time job has fallen by a fifth in the past five years.So,does this mean that British teenagers are now afraid of hard work?Probably not.Some experts feel that young people feel going out to work will affect their performance at school,

50、and they are under more pressure now to study hard and get good exam results-and a good job in the long term.However,Geoff Barton,general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders,told BBC News that Properly regulated（控制的）part-time work is a good way of helping young people learn sk