四川省遂宁市第二中学2019_2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题.docx

四川省遂宁市第二中学2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分第一部分 听力（每小题1.5分，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，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.When did the man go to Canada?A.Last year.B.Two years ago.C.Five years ago.2.What does the woman ask the man to do?A.Get her some water.B.Buy her some plants.C.Water her plants.3.What is the man doing?A.Asking for leave.B.Making a complaint.C.Talking with his boss.4.What will the woman do next?A.Take some exercise.B.Do her homework.C.Attend a class.5.Where does the conversation take place?A.At a restaurant.B.At a supermarket.C.At a hotel.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，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至7题。6.Where are the speakers?A.At the airport.B.In the school.C.In the company.7.What will the woman do this afternoon?A.Give a lecture.B.Travel on business.C.Visit a computer company.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8.What do we know about the woman?A.She will have a baby.B.She lives with her parents.C.She wants to rent a small house.9.What is the man probably?A.A doctor.B.A landlord.C.A house agent.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What is the possible relationship between the speakers?A.Colleagues.B.A couple.C.Neighbors.11.What will the man do tomorrow morning?A.Buy a book.B.Make a call.C.Take photos.12.When does the conversation take place?A.In the evening.B.In the afternoon.C.In the morning.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What is the man doing?A.Applying for a loan.B.Having a drink.C.Searching the Internet.14.How does the man plan to deal with the drinks?A.Ship them abroad.B.Sell them directly to the public.C.Sell them through other companies.15.What do we know about the mans company?A.The product is mainly targeted at young people.B.The production process is very complicated.C.They will use imported fruits as raw materials.16.Where will the man do his marketing?A.On TV.B.In the street.C.On the Internet.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Where does the speaker come from?A.America.B.England.C.Australia.18.What do people think of Americans?A.Impolite.B.Self-centered.C.Humorous.19.What did the speaker like to do in the afternoon in England?A.Have a cup of tea.B.Watch comedy shows.C.Play with her friends.20.What did the speaker find amazing in England?A.The people.B.The tea shop.C.The old buildings.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ASpecial ProgramsCareer StoriesWhat do you want to be when growing up? Hear first-hand from four Science Centre staff on the different career paths they have taken. Our real-life role models share their experiences and demonstrate that pathways to success, while unique to everyone, are based on the development of 21st century competencies and a commitment to lifelong learning.Duration: 60 minutesTime: 10:30-11:30Dates: May 13 & 27, 2018 Price: $15 per student Climate ChangeUnderstand the complex connections between human activity, greenhouse gases, heat transfer and climate change. Investigate past climate data, see ocean acidification in action and compare Canada to the world. Use a physical climate model to test whether you can stabilize the Earths climate.Duration: 45 minutesTimes: 10-10:45, 11-11:45, 12-12:45, 1-1:45 and 2-2:45Date: June 18, 23 &24, 2018 Price: $10 per student Characteristics of ElectricityWitness the power of electricity with shocking demonstrations. From Galvani to Tesla, rediscover the practical applications of current, circuits and resistance. Understand how electric energy is generated, and be a part of a human electric circuit. Get energized with a spark-tacular static electric discharge (静电释放)！Duration: 55 minutesTime: 11-11:55Date: July 24, 2018 Price: $10 per studentMental Health: The Science of AnxietyYour heart is racing, your mouth is dry and your stomach is in knots! Dont worry, everyone feels anxious sometimes. Explore whats really going on in our brains when we experience anxiety, how it affects our bodies and why stress can sometimes be a good thing. This presentation explains how our brains and bodies react to stress, while introducing students to evidence-based approaches. Mental health applies to everyone-we can all take steps to enjoy life and deal with the challenges you face each day!Duration: 45 minutesDates: August7, 8, 9, 10&11, 2018 Price: $10 per student21.What do we know about the program Career Stories?A. It offers tips on lifelong learning.B. It is presented with moral stories.C. It is based on first-hand experiences.D. It provides practical pathways to success.22.Which of the programs is available in June?A. Career StoriesB. Climate ChangeC. Characteristics of ElectricityD. Mental Health: The Science of Anxiety23.What can you acquire in Mental Health: The Science of Anxiety?A. How mental concerns are handled.B. How electric energy is generated.C. How a human electric circuit developsD. How extreme feelings affect our bodies.BCooking programs and classes for children seem to positively influence childrens food preferences and behaviors，according to a recent review. And，although the review didnt look at long-term effects of such programs，the findings suggest that such programs might help children develop long-lasting healthy habits.This research comes at a time when childhood obesity (肥胖) rates have been rising rapidly. More than one-third of adolescents in the United States were obese in 2012，according to the US.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)This trend has been caused，at least in part，by a significant decrease in the amount of meals that people consume at home since the 1980s， according to background information in the study.Cooking education programs，such as Food Explorers，teach children about new healthy foods and how to prepare them. They also stress the importance of eating five fruits and vegetables every day. A volunteer parent explains a new food to the group，and the kids make something based on the lesson，such as fruit or vegetable salad. Depending on the program，kids may be sent home with information about healthy foods to bring to their parents，the review explained.The study team reviewed eight other studies that tested different types of cooking education programs. Children in these classes were between 5 and 12 years old，according to the review. The goal of the study team was to learn more about developing an efficient program to encourage healthy food choices that last a lifetime. The study found that it is particularly important to expose kids to healthy foods on a number of occasions. This makes them feel comfortable with the new foods，which helps them build healthy habits.The study stressed the importance of getting parents involved in their childrens eating habits. Parents who are unable to enroll their kids in a cooking class can achieve similar benefits by having their kids help them while they prepare meals at home. Children are more comfortable at home，which makes them more receptive to new foods because they will make the connection to a positive experience.24What can we infer from the second paragraph?AEating out frequently causes obesity. BChildhood obesity is totally caused by eating habit.CChildhood obesity rates have been rising rapidly since 2012. DFood consumption has decreased significantly since the 1980s.25On cooking education programs，_ Achildren learn how to prepare foods from their parentsBchildren will learn how to cook in the company of their parentsCchildren may learn information unknown to their parentsDchildren focus more on cooking skills than on information about healthy foods 26Which of the following categories does this passage belong to?AEducation Systems.BScience and Technology.CParent-child Relationship.DPublic Health Research.27The purpose of the passage is _Ato inform the readerBto entertain the readerCto discuss with the readerDto warn the readerCLet me tell you about the relationship with the school desk. From my first day at Penny Camp Elementary School in 1982, it was terrible. This is how it went down: 5 seconds into class, the foot starts bouncing; 10 seconds in, both feet; 15 seconds, I bust out the drums! After a few minutes, its all over. Im trying to put my leg behind my neck. No, that desk and I didnt get along.Sitting still was hard enough, but I also struggled with reading. Reading out loud in class was a special kind of hell(地狱). By the third grade I had progressed from being one of “those kids” to being the “special kids”. I was found to have multi-language based learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder (A.D.D)(注意力缺陷障碍症). I was turned into a “patient” who needed treatment rather than a human being with differences. I struggled with severe anxiety and depression at age 10.I survived this time in my life because of my mom. She knew in her heart that her child wasnt broken and didnt need to be fixed. My mom was right. When I think back on my school experience. I realized it wasnt the A.D.D that disabled me. What disabled me were limitations not in myself but in the environment. Ive come to believe that I did not have a disability, as it is common to say, but experienced disability in environments that could not accommodate and accept my differences.In the fall of 1977, after two years at Loyola University, where my learning differences were fully accommodated, I transferred to(转学) Brown University, where I graduated with an honors degree in English literature. I still cant spell or sit still, but I now use support and technology to relieve my weakness and build a life on my strengths. I dont feel stupid anymore and I know that I and others like me can live good lives despite these challenges.28What does the author want to tell us in the first paragraph?AHe didnt like study. BHe used to be active at school.CHe suffered from a broken desk.DHe had trouble sitting still in class.29How did the author probably feel in class in his early school years?AExited. B. Uneasy. C. Interested. D. Bored.30Which of the following is correct according to the last paragraph?AHe is living a good life with his weakness. BHis disability has been cured by technology.CHe got his honors degree in English literature in the fall of 1977.DHe was transferred to Brown University because of his disability.31From the passage we learn that _.Aa disability is nothing but a differenceBfamilys support is the most importantCdisabled people cant live well however hard they workDsometimes limitations of the environment disable a personDGoogles data centers and the offices for its 60,000 staff will be powered entirely by renewable energy from next year, which the company has called a “landmark moment”. The internet giant is already the worlds biggest corporate buyer of renewable electricity, last year buying 44of its power from wind and solar farms. Now it will be 100, and an executive said it would no longer refuse to invest in nuclear power in the future. Oman said it had taken Google five years to reach the 100 target, set in 2012, because of the complexity involved with negotiating power purchase agreements. The companys biggest demand for energy is its data centers and it admits their overall thirst for power is growing. Google was now looking to sign 10-year agreements for low-carbon power that was constant, such as hydro，biomass and nuclear. “We want to do contracts on renewable power, it could be biomass if the fuel source is steady and enough，it could be nuclear fuel. Were looking at all forms of low-carbon generation.”But he said new nuclear power was “controversial”, the possible safety consequences were much more “dramatic” than with renewable sources, and the price was “much more difficult to guarantee” than when funding solar panels and wind turbines. “We dont want to refuse to sign a nuclear agreement if it meets our goals of low price, safety, and other factors. We dont want to rule that out, but today we cant positively say there are nuclear projects out there that meet this standard,” he said.The companys 100 renewable energy does not mean Google is getting all its energy directly from wind and solar power, but that on an annual basis the amount it purchases from renewable sources matches the electricity its operations consume.32A “landmark moment” for Google refers to_Aits efforts in saving energy Bits growing demand for employeesCits progress in using renewable energy Dits becoming the worlds biggest company33What made Google slow in achieving its target? ANegotiations on agreements BHigh consumption of energyCThat shortage of energy DThat the peoples hearing might be affected 34What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? ANuclear power is an ideal choice BSolar and wind power is not safe enoughCIts unwise to invest in solar and wind power DGoogle is unlikely to use nuclear energy soon35What is the purpose in writing this text? ATo show Googles profit goal in global market BTo talk about Googles move to use new energy CTo recommend a new kind of renewable energyDTo urge the public to use renewable energy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。 What Type of College is Right for You?When deciding what colleges to apply for, you may feel stressed about what type of campus you want to live and study at. 36 Do you want to know everybody at your school, or are you looking for more of a college town experience where you meet new people every day? 37 Are you looking for a liberal art school or a more STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) focused college? Maybe you want to attend a school more specific to what you may want to do in the future, like a music or art based school. Another aspect or factor into your decision is the kinds of activities the college offers. 38 Once you start collecting a list of places you are thinking about, the next thing to do is to consult your college counselors and start your applications. When applying for college, make sure to get help and advice from the college counselors, who always have their doors open to keep students on track when it comes to the college process. 39 Keeping them up to date on how far along you are in the process will help the college counselors get their job done and make your application a success.Once those applications are in, the hardest part comes next: waiting. 40 As soon as the results come out, you will know which school is right for you, whether it is your top choice or something else down your list.A. The next step is finding what college suits you academically.B. They also invite students to email any question they may have.C. One of the first things that colleges look at is your past school record.D. This is also the time to reflect on which college you are hoping to get into.E. Sports, the arts and other interests can be a huge part in determining the right school.F. Choosing between a larger or smaller campus is the first step to narrow down which college is right for you.G. You should be thinking well in advance about which teachers you want to make recommendations to.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45） 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题15分，满分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。 Every morning, on my way to work, I see homeless people sleeping on sidewalks. Clearly theyre in need of _41 _. I feel it a(n) _42_ to see this, and most people walk by, _43_ the homeless dont exist, and dont offer any help at all, not even a _44 _. Recently, it has been extremely cold, making things especially _45 _for the homeless.Usually I arrive at work around 8 am, when the homeless are still asleep. Im not sure whether its a good _46 _ to leave something for them while theyre _47 _, as it may get stolen or they may not even _48 _.Today, I _49 _ someone, who seemed to be homeless, sitting on the sidewalk, awake. I had some time _50 _ I was due to start work, so I dashed across the street to ask if I could get anything for him to drink or eat. He wanted a Cola, so I went and got this for him _51 _ a banana.I gave him the drink and banana, then went back to my office across the street, and went upstairs to get the bag I recently _52 _ with everyday items. Id been planning to give it to someone in need, so this was a great _53 _. I hurried back to give the bag to the stranger, who was _54 _.Society may feel uncomfortable with homeless people. _55 _, we must remember theyre just like us. Theyre just down on their luck _56 _ different reasons. If we _57 _to those in need, our hearts will grow and we can _58 _ make our world better.Singer Phil Collins sang a song titled Another Day in Paradise, which _59 _ us to be grateful for the man