2019—2020学年第一学期高二期中考试英语试题
命题人：魏晓净 张玉秀 审题人：郭治平 【本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟】
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分，计入总分） 第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分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三个选项中选择最佳选项，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 does the man work probably? A. At a restaurant. B. At a store. C. At a hotel. 2. What did the man do yesterday afternoon? A. He had fun with friends. B. He went to see a doctor. C. He called the woman. 3. When will the train arrive? A. At 2:30 pm. B. At 3:00 pm. C. At 3:30 pm. 4. What did the man think of his experience last night? A. Disappointing. B. Funny. C. Exciting. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Their hobbies. B. Their part-time jobs. C. Their favorite books. 第二节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15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三个选项中选择最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读每个小题，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至7题。 6. Which country is the woman from? A. The US. B. Canada. C. China 7. How old is the woman now? A.17. B.22 C.27 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8. What does the woman want to do? A. Get her book back B. Borrow the man’s book C. Return the book to the man 9. When will the man take the book to school probably? A. Tomorrow B. This weekend C. Next Monday. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How many bedrooms does the apartment have? A. One B. Two C. Three 11. What does the man think of the kitchen? A. Not large enough B. Small but bright C. Well designed 12. How does the woman feel about the apartment? A. Disappointed. B. Uncertain C. Satisfied 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why did the woman decide not to take a walk in the park? A. Because the weather is bad B. Because the park is closed C. Because she has a cold
14. What will the woman do tonight? A. Watch a movie with the man B Take a walk with the man C. Invite the man to dinner
15. When will the speakers meet? A. At about 8: 30 pm. B. At about 8: 00 pm C. At about 7: 30 pm 16. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues B. Classmates. C. Father and daughter 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What does the speaker's brother do? A. A college student B. A high school student C. A primary school student 18. What does the speakers sister want to become? A. A teacher B. An engineer. C. An artist 19. What do the speaker's parents usually do on weekends? A. Work overtime. B. Go to the beach C. Stay with family 20. Who is Henry?
A. The speaker’s cousin B. The speaker’s classmate C. The speakers neighbors son 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分） 第一节 （共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Whether you are entering the job market for the first time or you are already at work, you have to know the various fields where you can work and the types of jobs available per field. Now it is time that you gained basic knowledge about some common fields of work. Here they are:
Technology
The technology field is always growing very fast, so job growth in the field is also constantly booming. Here, you are always in the cutting-edge(前沿). However, you always have to update your skills when you are working in technology. Engineering and IT graduates are people who primarily do work related to technology.
Education
Here is a field which allows you to share your knowledge with others. You need subject-matter knowledge and teaching skills to be in this field. Most of all, you need plenty of hearts. While the everyday life of teachers may be tiring, education is one of the most fulfilling (令人满意的) fields to enter. You may need some certifications, though.
Healthcare
Healthcare professions enable you to use a great knowledge base of the human body and of latest health advances so you can save lives, provide comfort, cure illness, and maintain people's health. Work here is often done in hospitals and private clinics.
Science and Mathematics
Discovering new knowledge is the primary task of scientists and mathematicians. Training here takes a long time and goes beyond getting a bachelor's degree. However, the work will be fulfilling, especially that you may be at the edges of revolutionary discoveries. You can also use any experience and research skills acquired in either field to work in regular employment settings. 21. When you are in search of a job ____________. A. you should have gained work experience B. you should know yourself well
C. you should be expert in different job fields D. you should have a good command of technology
22. The feature of working in technology is that _____________. A. you are always in a dangerous situation B. you have to deal with difficult problems C. you need to often learn new knowledge D. you have to get on well with others 23. If you take interest in medicine you will choose ___________. A. Science and Mathematics B. Education Jobs C. Technology Jobs D. Healthcare Jobs
B
English teacher and internet entrepreneur (企业家) Jack Ma founded Alibaba 18 years ago in his tiny apartment in Hangzhou, China. Now, Ma has become the richest man in China. Every current entrepreneur and business leader should learn from how a Chinese English teacher became such a great success.
Start here, go anywhere. Recognizing the importance of English, young Ma would ride his bike to a nearby hotel and guide foreigners around the city just to learn and practice the language.
He has vision... and he had help. Ma saw the internet’s enormous potential to bridge businesses across China’s huge population early on. So he and his wife brought 17 friends together and pooled $60,000 to start the company. That formed the basis for the company’s dynamic partnership structure and unique culture.
Big problems lead to big opportunities. China’s lack of infrastructure (基础设施) has always been a problem for the enormous nation’s small businesses. Alibaba solved that and now accounts for 80 percent of the country’s e-commerce.
Innovation comes from unique individuals who think and act differently. Everyone talks about changing the world and making tons of money these days, but those who actually do it are exceptional individuals with breakthrough ideas, uncommon vision and a passion to do great work.
What’s in a name? Jack Ma was sitting in a San Francisco coffee shop when he thought of how Alibaba overheard the secret password of the 40 thieves — “open sesame”(芝麻开门) --- and unlocked untold riches. He simply wanted his company to have a global and interesting name, and realized that Alibaba was a story known across the world. As an added bonus, Ma said that because it begins with A, it also appears at the top of lists.
Now you know some of the reasons why he accomplished his dream. 24. The article is about ______. A. Jack Ma’s life story B. the secrets to Jack Ma’s success C. Jack Ma’s business team D. the development of Alibaba 25. According to the article, the first step in Jack Ma’s success came from ______. A. mastering the English language B. the unique culture of his partnership C. innovation from his team D. the foundation of his company 26. Jack Ma named his company after Alibaba mainly because ______. A. it begins with an A
B. it came from a story that is well-known around the world C. inspiration came to him when he was listening to a story D. his team worked out such a good idea
27. Which of the following words best describe Jack Ma? A. Ambitious and creative. B. Humorous and generous. C. Strict and intelligent. D. Warm-hearted and considerate.
C
If you’re looking for European culture, there are few better places to visit than Switzerland. Known as the melting pot of Europe, it combines the cultures of Europe with stunning (极致的) beauty and fantastic food.
Switzerland’s culture is a combination of neighboring states: France, Germany, and Italy. The result is a multilingual (多语言的) country, as eastern Switzerland speaks French, the southern part speaks Italian and the rest speaks German.
Like the language, the cuisine (美食) is also quite different by region. If you visit cities like Geneva, you’ll find traditional French dishes like fondue (奶酪火锅) and raclette (拉可雷特干酪), melted Swiss cheese served over bread or potatoes. Meanwhile, in German-speaking regions, like Zurich, you’ll find Rosti, a typical side dish made from fried potatoes.
However, if there’s one thing that unites the Swiss and the rest of the world, it’s their love of chocolate. Swiss chocolate factories are “the most luxurious(豪华的) in the world”, US travel
blogger Sarah Schmalbruch wrote on Business Insider. Famous brands, like Lindt, are based in the country. Visitors to Switzerland can enjoy chocolate tasting sessions (区域), and even take classes from master chocolate makers.
Aside from the wide variety of food on offer, Switzerland also offers thrills. The Swiss Alps offer year-round skiing and mountain climbing with local experts. Besides, you can visit the beautiful Matterhorn, known for its distinctive pyramid shape and snow-capped peak. Standing at a height of more than 4,400 meters, it is the most pictured mountain in the world, according to Smithsonian magazine.
But if city culture is more your thing, you’ll find a vast array (系列) of museums and art galleries, not to mention the world’s largest teddy bear museum in Basel.
Even the largest Swiss cities tend to be laid back (悠闲自在的), but with many adrenaline-pumping (肾上腺素激增的) activities and cultural sites, Switzerland is perfect for every taste. After all, where else in Europe offers you the culture of four different countries? 28. The author presents Switzerland as a multi-cultural country by introducing its ______. A. architecture and food B. languages and food C. festivals and architecture D. costumes and festivals 29. Why are Sarah Schmalbruch's words quoted? A. To show the history of Swiss chocolates. B. To stress the popularity of Swiss chocolates. C. To show how delicious Swiss chocolates are. D. To prove Swiss chocolates are difficult to make. 30. What can you find in Switzerland? A. The safest skiing location. B. The largest art gallery. C. The most pictured mountain. D. The oldest teddy bear museum. 31. The author wrote the article mainly to ______. A. introduce Switzerland’s history and culture B. give advice to visitors to Switzerland
C. discuss what Switzerland can offer tourists
D. recommend some famous places in Switzerland
D
Sea turtles are one of several species that have temperature-dependent sex determination. The number of female babies increases when nests are made in warmer sands.
A recent study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, California State University and Worldwide Fund for Nature Australia examined two genetically distinct populations of green sea turtles living in the Great Barrier Reef. The study found that a group of about 200,000 turtles living in the northern part of the reef was almost entirely female.
While the southern population was 65 to 69 percent female, females in the northern group accounted for 99.1 percent of young turtles and 86.8 percent of adults.
After combining their results with temperature data, the scientists in charge of the study found that the northern green turtles have been producing mainly females for more than two decades and that the complete feminization(雌性化) of this population is possible in the near future.
The temperature at which the turtles will produce male or female babies can be passed on to the turtles’ children. Most sea turtle populations are now producing offspring(后代) above the most suitable temperature, making it clear that climate change poses a serious threat to the survival of these populations.
The chief executive of World Wildlife Fund Australia, Dermot O’Gorman, said this is another sign of the impact of climate change, following recent research that shows that coral bleaching (珊瑚白化) events are occurring far more frequently than in the past.
“We’ve had two years where we’ve had mass bleaching events on the Great Barrier Reef,” he told Guardian Australia. “That’s a very visible sign of the impact of climate change. But this is a
quiet change. We can’t see the impact it’s having on a turtle population until a study like this shows some long-term trends.”
The lead author of the paper, Dr Michael Jensen, said the findings represent a major environmental conservation(保护) issue.
O’Gorman said more urgent(紧迫的) action on climate change is clearly needed, adding that some conservationists have already taken practical measures, such as using shade cloth on turtle nesting beaches to lower the sand temperature, and reducing bycatch in the fishing industry.
“Shade cloth can be used in certain places, but there’s a limit to the scale you can do that,” he said.
“Now every large male who can reproduce is going to be even more important.” 32. According to the research on Great Barrier Reef’s green sea turtles, ______. A. about 65 to 69 percent of northern turtles are female B. 86.8 percent of southern turtles have grown up to adults C. the feminization of green sea turtles could become worse D. adult green sea turtles can change their sex in warmer places 33. Why did O’Gorman mention coral bleaching?
A. To emphasize that climate change poses more risks to coral than turtles. B. To compare the living environments of turtles and coral.
C. To urge people to take practical measures to fight climate change. D. To stress this discovery about green sea turtles is very valuable. 34. Conservationists are taking action to ______. A. keep the sea turtles’ nests cool
B. stop the illegal fishing of green sea turtles
C. expand the size of the green sea turtles’ nesting places D. establish places for turtles to produce offspring 35. Which would be the best title for the article? A. How climate change affects ocean creatures.
B. Invisible change caused by global warming exposed. C. Necessity of protecting green sea turtles and their habitat. D. Global green sea turtle populations in greater danger. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Chinese culture values family bonds (纽带) very much. Family members don’t just gather during the holidays, in fact they often live under one roof all year round.
36 Families in the East and West are very different from each other.
In most East Asian cultures, extended families (大家庭) are common. 37 According to the Atlantic, 90 percent of children in Shanghai and 70 percent of children in Beijing were cared for by their grandparents. Chinese people believe that “a grandparent is a treasure to their family”.
In many Western countries, most families are nuclear families (小家庭). These are solely made up of children and their parents.
Additionally, the duties parents have toward their children can also differ.
38 It’s normal for parents to pay for their children’s college, help them find a job, or buy them an apartment. Chinese adults also follow their parents’ opinions when making major life decisions, more often than not.
In most Western countries, however, kids usually move out of the house after they turn 18. 39 Also, if they choose to keep living with their parents after becoming an adult, it can be seen by some as a failure on their part.
While the East cares more about close family bonds, the West values privacy and independence. 40 Families will always be a source of love, warmth, and care for people around the world.
A. These families have three or even four generations living together.
B. Nuclear families are the most common type in China.
C. In China, many parents look after their children all the way into adulthood. D. Different cultures have different family values. E. But in the end, home is best -- east or west.
F. Many young people going to college often need to take out loans and work part-time jobs in order to pay for tuition and rent.
G. Both Easterners and Westerners value quality family time. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
After stepping out of the international plane, I realized my 10-hour sleepy voyage finally came to an end. Sitting on the bus, I was waiting anxiously for it to start.
A woman, sitting next to me, and her daughter both seemed 41 . She told me that her daughter had an upset stomach and would throw up continuously; 42 , the mother had lost her 43 . Apart from a significant amount of money, the purse also had her phone and a phone number of an important 44 , a person she was travelling 90 kilometers to meet for discussing a 45 matter which had to be 46 by tomorrow morning.
I handed her my cellphone without 47 and told her that she could make any call she wanted. I also 48 a bottle of water I had in my bag to relieve her daughter of her 49 . After making several calls, they finally 50 to the official! They turned to look at me 51 and thanked me many times. The woman tried to pay for my 52 , but I jumped to do it before her 53 I knew she had lost her money.
Next morning, I received a call from the mother saying that they couldn’t tell how much my 54 act touched them. They were so 55 that they had taken down my number to thank me. I was 56 to be thanked in this way. I never thought my simple offer 57 so much in her heart. And I thought of how many opportunities for 58 we had lost by plugging into cellphones and being disconnected 59 the reality around us — something with easy access may make a big 60 to others. 41. A. excited B. relaxed C. unconscious D. uncomfortable 42. A. besides B. however C. therefore D. otherwise 43. A. phone B. address C. purses D. luggage 44. A. accountant B. doctor C. lawyer D.official 45. A. simple B. pressing C. political D. financial 46. A. settled B. ignored C. raised D. dropped 47. A. doubt B. permission C. question D. hesitation 48. A. produced B. ordered C. bought D. sold 49. A. fever B. stress C. sickness D. appetite 50. A. came over B. got through C. looked up D. turned around 51. A. doubtfully B. closely C. anxiously D. gratefully 52. A. water B. offer C. ticket D. assistance 53. A. since B. if C. while D. although 54. A. temporary B. generous C. cautious D. honest 55. A. reasonable B. flexible C. considerate D. desperate 56. A. ashamed B. astonished C. disappointed D. amused 57. A. weighed B. balanced C. increased D. ranked 58. A. courage B. success C. kindness D. justice 59. A. in B. beyond C. of D. from 60. A. promise B. wish C. difference D. gesture
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分50分）
第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Do you wear school uniforms at school? Nowadays students 61 (require) to wear school uniforms in many schools. Actually, there are many advantages of it. A lot of research shows that wearing the same clothes will help to improve learning. Children don't have to think about 62 they’re wearing, which can help them concentrate more on the tasks at hand. The classroom which is filled with students 63 (wear) the same clothes takes on a more serious feel, too. Young people who regard learning as more of 64 honor than a burden tend to perform better in their studies, and some people argue that uniforms can help achieve this.
Wearing school uniforms may reduce teasing as well. When everyone is wearing the same clothes, it is not easy to pick people out for being different, at least not 65 the surface. Kids may also have less 66 (press) to wear certain types or brands of clothing.
One of the greatest benefits of wearing school uniforms is its ability 67 (create) a level playing field. Students come from 68 (vary) social backgrounds. If poor children are dressed the same as their wealthy counterparts(同龄人) at school, they 69 (focus) on what they have in common rather than their differences. This is 70 (particular) important in schools. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(\\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
My soccer coach retired in last week. I wanted to do anything special for him at his retirement party. My mum makes the better biscuits in the world, so I decide to ask her for help. Mum taught me some basic step of baking. I insisted on doing most of the baking myself. I thought the biscuits were really well. My only mistake was that I dropped some on the floor after I was packing them up.
At a party, my coach, with a biscuit in his mouth, asked surprisingly who made them and joked, “I might have to retire again next year just get some more of these biscuits.”
My favorite picture at the party is of my coach and me enjoy the biscuits with happy laughter!
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假如你是李华，刚刚参加完某一英语报社组织的“中学生英语夏令营”活动。请你给该活动的负责人Jane写一封信，要点如下:
1. 你从该活动中学到了什么； 2. 表达你的感激之情； 3. 渴望再次参加。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.信的开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear editor,
Yours,
Li Hua
2019-2020学年第一学期高二期中考试英语答案
听力
1-5CBBAA 6-10 BBACC 11-15 ACAAB 16-20 BACCA 阅读
21-23 BCD 24-27 BABA 28-31 BBCC 32-35 CDAB 七选五
36-40 DACFE 完型
41-45 DACDB 46-50 ADACB 51-55 DCABC 56-60 BACDC 语法填空
61. are required 62. what 63. wearing 64. an 65. on
66. pressure 67. to create 68. various 69. will focus 70. particularly 改错
76.去掉in 77.anything 改为something 78.better改成best 79.decide改成decided 80.step 改为steps 81.well改成good 82.after改成when/while 83.a改为the 84.just后加to 85.enjoy改为enjoying 参考范文： Dear Jane,
I am writing to thank you for such a great opportunity at the “High School Student English Summer Camp”.
As a student, I have always looked forward to activities like this because I want to learn more about English and Western culture. At this summer camp, I had the opportunity to meet some foreign teachers and communicate with them directly, which allowed me to practice my oral English. Also, through the lessons of Western culture, I was able to get a better understanding of table manners and different festivals in Western countries. It was good for me to broaden my horizons and look at the world from a different perspective.
All in all, this was one of the best summers I’ve ever had, and I look forward to attending the camp again next summer.
Yours, Lihua
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