2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题 (V).doc

2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题 (V)第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第1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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAn Unexpected StormThis is a story about an extreme storm in Moscow. It happened two and a half years ago. It was the first time in my life that I saw such a strong storm. For Moscow, it was very unusual, and nobody predicted this storm before it happened.It was a sunny day in July, and I was at home alone watching TV. The windows and the door to the balcony were wide open because the weather was so hot.Suddenly, I felt a strong wind from outside. I wanted to close the window and came near. I looked out of the window and saw a black sky and trees blowing over because of the strong wind. I tried to close the window, but the wind made me fall down. I was afraid that the glass might break.I stood up and tried to close the window again, but it was not possible because the wind was now stronger, and it was pushing the window open. I ran into the bathroom and took the mop to close the window. It worked.When I looked outside, the tree in front of my window was flat on the ground, and there was strong thunder and lightning. I decided to pull out all the electrical plugs, which took about 10 seconds. A sportsman would have envied my speed.When I finished, I looked outside. It was terrible, and I understood how people are helpless pared to the power of nature.Suddenly, the wind stopped, and it began to hail (下冰雹). The ice was the size of grapes. After 10 minutes, everything stopped, and the sun shone as before. It was strange. A few minutes later, the phone began to ring every five minutes. It was my friends or relatives. We asked each other how it was and how we felt after the storm.Many trees died because of the storm. For a few days, the people helped clean parks and gardens. Some peoples cars were damaged by trees falling on them. After one week, it was history already. This is my story about an extreme storm in Moscow. It shows us that we are children of nature, and we must respect her.21. How did the weather change according to the passage?A. Sunny and hotthunder and lightningwindyhailsunny.B. Sunny and hotwindyhailthunder and lightningsunny.C. Sunny and hotwindythunder and lightninghailsunny.D. Sunny and hotthunder and lightninghailwindysunny.22. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?A. I could run faster than a sportsman.B. I did all the things in a flash.C. I could stay at home on a stormy day.D. I was admired by the sportsman for my speed.23. What did the author learn from the unexpected storm?A. We should respect nature.B. Everything will be history.C. We should help each other.D. The disaster will be predicted.BOther people may have their own agenda (议程) for our life; we can value their input but we dont have to take it to heart.As children, our parents had dreams for us. They warned us to do well in school, and to do whatever was necessary to reach our highest potential. Later in life, friends may try to set us up with their idea of the perfect partner or the perfect job. People close to us may have ideas about how we should live our lives, ideas that usually e from love and the desire for us to be happy. Other times, they e from a place of need within them-whether it is the parent who wants us to live out his or her dreams or the friend who wants us to play an already-defined role. Whatever the case, we can appreciate and consider those peoples input, but finally we must follow our own guidance.There may e a time when all the suggestions can bee overbearing (霸道的). We may feel that the people we love dont approve of our judgment, which can hurt our feelings. It can disturb the choices we make for our lives by making us doubt ourselves before weve had a chance to decide what we want.We can tell our loved ones how much we appreciate their thoughts and ideas, but that we need to live our own lives and make our own decisions. We can explain that they need to let us learn from our own experiences. When they see that we are happy with our lives and the path we are taking to reach our goals, they can make sure that all we need them to do is to share in our joy.24. People close to us often tell us ideas to show their .A.concernB. authority C. potentialD. happiness25. What should we do when we disagree with our friends advice?A. Prove that our choices are right.B. Make them follow our decisions.C. Let them know we should make our own decisions.D. Tell them our choice directly without promise.26. What may be the best title for the text?A. Appreciating suggestions B. Offering suggestionsC. Accepting suggestionsD. Exchanging suggestionsCIn addition to the official basketball world, various other types of basketball are practiced around the world.Wheelchair BasketballWheelchair basketball was invented in 1946 by former American basketball players,who, after wartime injury, wanted once again to experience the excitement of a highly athletic sport within a team environment. It is now played in more than 80 countries by over 25,000 men, women and children with aphysical disability（身体残疾）which prevents them playing petitive basketball on their Beach BasketballBeach basketball is an exciting, non-stop action game played in the sand. The game was born more than forty years ago on the physical education fields ofGulf Shores School. This kind of basketball, invented by Philip Bryant, has grown from an extremely effective skill improvement game to a very popular, widespread petitive sport.beachbasketball.Street BasketballStreet Basketball or streetball is mainly played as a leisure(休闲) game, but streetball players can also pete against each other. There are no specific streetball rules and the game is played outdoors; the players make up their own rules to play. Streetball is very popular among younger players and allows players to publicly show their own individual(个体的) skills.streetball.Deaf BasketballBasketball for the deaf (unable to hear in one or both ears) men and women has been played since the early 1920s. The game today has exactly the same rules as FIBA.Bankshot BasketballBankshot is a new game of skill and challenge that is often described as “mini golf, but with a basketball.” Bankshot is the only sports system that allows the able-bodied and athletes with a disability to play together at the same time. This game is about no running, jumping, or body contact（接触）and relies on the shooting skill.bankshot.27.Which of the following types of basketball has the longest history?A.Deaf Basketball B.Bankshot Basketball C.Wheelchair BasketballD.Beach Basketball28. If those having poor hearing want to play basketball, theyre advised to visit _.A. B.beachbasketball.C.streetball. D.29. Which of the following types of basketball allows physically strong and disabled players to play together?A.Street Basketball? B.Beach BasketballC.Wheelchair Basketball D.Bankshot Basketball 30. What do we know from the text?A. Disabled players can play in two of the five types of basketball.B. Beach basketball was originally designed to improve ones skills.C. Wheelchair basketball was invented by Philip Bryant.D. Streetball rules are very strict.DYour job is important and part of what shows who you are. However, in order to be truly successful in life you need to be balanced. After fifteen years in the Information Technology industry, I have learned a few lessons that have helped me maintain my sanity (明智) at work.The key for me has always been to have hobbies and interests outside of work. It doesnt matter what you do, but you need time away from your work, time away from your family and time that is strictly yours for enjoyment. This blog, for example, is one of my new hobbies. Without hobbies, or at least a time to depress, I feel that by the end of the week Im dead and no use to my family all the weekend long.I put family first. This doesnt mean Im a clock-watcher at work, but means that I leave my work at work and make time for my family. I make sure Im there for supper almost every night and I spend time with my family (And watching TV doesnt count). My overall life runs a lot better when I make sure I give time to my family.If I dont do something active like running, playing soccer or rock climbing, I tend to be ill-tempered. This is the way I deal with my stress; its not only something that makes me feel good, but also means that I can focus on work.I take time for personal reflection (反省). It makes me feel like all those goals I havent reached yet are attainable (可达到的) if I stay focused and on course.31. We can learn from the text that the author .A. thinks people are what they doB. posted this text in his blog C. seldom has supper with his family D. worked in the IT industry 15 years ago32.What does the underlined word “depress” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Play sports. B. Reduce stress. C. Be with the family. D. Improve oneself.33.The author puts family first, . A. for he doesnt like his work much B. so he often watches TV with themC. for a good family life does good to his overall life D. so he always expects to go home at work34. According to the author, we should to deal with stress.A. do something active B. do much reading C. keep a good mood D. focus on our work 35.How many ways to be balanced are mentioned in the text? A. One. B. Two.C. Four. D. Three.第2节 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。How to pass an important testWhether its a first grade science test or College Entrance Exam, all tests have one thing in mon: you have to pass. _36_ Stuck in a situation where you dont know what to do? This article can help.Tips1. Once you get the study guide, make plans right away to study as soon as possible. No excuses! Killing time with friends isnt worth it，since you can always hang out with them any other day.2. Get plenty of rest. _37_ If you walk into the classroom sleepily, youll most likely not finish the test because you are so tired.3. Eat a good meal for breakfast. _38_ Some healthy breakfast suggestions are oatmeal (燕麦片), high fibre food, and grapefruit with the fresh fruit salad.4. Bring all necessary materials. _39_ Bring pencils, pens, pencil sharpeners, snacks (if allowed)，erasers, the calculator (if allowed) and anything else youll need for the test.5. _40_ Showing up late cuts back the time youll have to take for the test if its already testing hours. Youll probably miss any important information needed in pleting the test. In some tests，late ers are not allowed to take the test.AThe exam tests vocabulary, reading and maths skills.BStudies show that if you get enough sleep, your brain will be much more efficient.CFailing the test wont help you in the long run, so its important to know how to prepare to pass that big test.DShowing up without something as simple as a pencil can make a big effect on your test.EOne piece of cheese probably wont last until test time.GDont forget to set your alarm clock and show up on the test day on time.FThis test is a challenging one and every year many students are unable to qualify it just because of lack of guidance.第二部分 完形填空（共20小题，每题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When I was a child I had a model railway set. As I drove my train around the track I set myself _41_ goals：“Keep the train at a constant speed” and “let it travel as _42_ as I can”. This was fun and exciting. Finally, I was _43_ to find myself driving the train around bends at full speed. Of course, the train went off the rails, but it did not _44_ me. The few _45_ I had only served to reassure(使确信) me that it was possible. I just _46_ the majority of failures and kept trying to repeat the _47_ of successes, since I had _48_ motivation. It was only then that my father _49_ what I was doing and stopped me so that I restarted to _50_ what I was doing. Interestingly my father had to try hard to get the train _51_ out of my hands. I had not realized that I had been _52_ them so tightly. For the first time in my life I noticed my heart _53_ rapidly. With the help of my father I realized I should _54_ my goals and use steady force. In the end, I did it _55_.I use this example to show what I _56_ driven motivation. It es from within us and takes us over for a time. Motivation can _57_ us, but if not managed it can cause us to _58_ the reality and act as a catalyst (催化剂) for _59_ behavior. Therefore, we should learn to manage our motivation in order to be more _60_ in our lives and work.41. A. unclear B.specificC. realisticD.high 42. A. freelyB. quickly C. quietly D.carefully43. A. amazedB.annoyed C. confused D.concerned44. A. disturb B.discourageC. discover D.distrust45. A. difficulties B.problemsC. successesD.experiments46. A. imagined B.ignoredC. valued D.admitted47. A. secret B.powerC. meaning D.minority48. A. poor B.realC. strongD. primary49. A. praisedB.noticed C. followed D.believed50. A.think aboutB. talk about C. learn from D.set down51. A. controlsB.tickets C. guards D.windows52. A. packing B.bitingC. pushing D.holding53. A. kicking B.knockingC. beatingD.shaking 54. A. set B.scoreC.achieveD. lower 55. A. partlyB.easilyC. equally D.madly56.A.callB.order C. expect D.promise57. A. ruin B.worryC.protectD.benefit 58. A.lose touch with B.get close to C. get used to D.do away with59. A. good B.socialC.negativeD.normal60. A. grateful B.attractiveC. effectiveD.respectful 第三部分写作 （共三节 共50分）第一节语法填空 （共10小题共15分 每题1.5分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式(最多3个单词)。Just now, I entered the website “Topic for Today”. I feel interested in the report on middle school _61_ (student) using cell-phones on campus. In fact, more students now e to school_62_cell-phones. My schoolmates have different opinions. Some think_63_is convenient to get in touch with others with the cell-phone, which also makes you feel safe _64_ (especial) in time of trouble. Besides, it is nice to enjoy various functions of different cell-phones. _65_ , others think differently. First, the cell-phone is not a must in school, as there are some IC phones there, _66_ (make) it easy to call others. Second, many students often play e-games and send e-massages with their cell-phones, even in class, _67_will surely have bad _68_(affect) on their study. Whats more, it _9_( result) in a great waste of time and money. In my opinion, the cell-phone is a useful tool in our daily life. But it doesnt mean we can use them _70_ (free) in school.第二节 短文改错 （每题1分共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。Today, millions of people want learn or improve their English. Which is good, to study in Britain or in your own country?The benefits of going to Britain seems obvious. You will listen to the language all the time, surround pletely by the language wherever you would go and have to speak English if you are with the local people. In China, there is always possible to speak Chinese in class and the learning is slower. However, there are also advantage of studying at home. You dont have to make big changes to your life. Beside, its much cheaper than going to Britain.In my view, for most people without enough money, being at home is their only choice. A most important thing to do in this situation is make good use of your opportunitiesspeaking only English in class and using English whenever possibly outside the class.第3节 （25分） 书面表达假设你叫李华，想去二中应聘一名英语老师。评委们要求你用英语讲述“盲人摸象”的故事，并简要说明该寓言故事的寓意。你必须在15分钟内，写好一篇英语演讲稿。要求如下：1.盲人摸象过程要简单明了，寓意至少一条。2字数 100个单词左右。3不讲格式，仅仅写出正文就行。提示单词：长矛 spear 象牙 elephant tusk 象鼻子 elephant trunk The Blind Men and the Elephant_. xx高二英语上期段考答案阅读理解21-25.CBAAC 26- 30 AADDB 31-35 BBCAC 36-40.CBEDG完形填空【语篇解读】本文是记叙文。作者通过自己玩玩具火车的经历告诉我们要学会掌控自己对于某件事情的动机。41. D解析：由下文的Keep the train . as I can及火车总是出轨可知，“我”给自己设定的目标太“高(high)”了。42. B解析：由下文的driving the train around bends at full speed可知，“我”让火车尽可能“快地(quickly)”跑。43. A解析：由下文的find myself driving the train around bends at full speed可知，火车正以全速通过弯道，这令“我”十分“惊讶(amazed)”。44. B解析：由上文的the train went off the rails及转折连词but可知，这并没有让“我”“泄气(discourage)”。45. C解析：由上文火车跑出轨道的事实可知，作者“成功(successes)”的次数很少。46. B47. D 48. C解析：由上文的The few . reassure me that it was possible可知， “我”有很“强的(strong)”动力，所以“我”“无视(ignored)”那些失败，即使成功十分“渺茫(minority)”，“我”仍不放弃。49. B50. A解析：父亲“注意到了(noticed)”“我”所做的事情，于是让“我”停下来重新“想一想(think about)”自己所做的事。51. A解析：由上文内容可知，作者在玩玩具火车，所以这里是指火车的“遥控器(controls)”。52. D解析：由上文的try hard to get the train . out of my hands可知，“我”一直在紧紧地“握着(holding)”遥控器。53. C解析：心跳很快，用beating来表示。54. D解析：由上文内容可知，“我”将