重庆市第一中学2019-2020学年高二上学期英语期中试题(有答案)(已审阅)

1、/重庆市第一中学2019-2020 学年上学期期中试题第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分20 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三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听完每段对话后，你有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 will the woman do about the dress?A.She ll change itB.She ll buy itD.She ll return it2 .What are the speakers talking about?A.B

2、uying DVDsB.Sharing DVDsD.Borrowing DVDs3 .What did the woman think of Dana s speech?A.Well-preparedB.ImportantD.Boring4 .What does the man mean?A.He will carry the boxes laterB.He is unable to give helpC.He refuses to pay for boxes5 .When is Simon supposed to arrive?A.7:30B.8:10C.8:00第二节（共15小题，每小题1

3、 分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有 2至4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5 秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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 题。6 .Where do the speakers plan to go?A.The woman s home B.A museum C.A library7 .Why does the woman want to go on Saturday afternoon?A.To enjoy nice wea

4、ther B.To sleep late in the morning C.To avoid the crowd听下面一段对话，回答第8 至第 10 题。8 .Why did the man borrow the woman s computer last time?A.He needed it for his paperB.His computer was brokenC.He used it for his computer class9 .Why does the woman feel happy?A.The man can lend her a computer now.B.The m

5、an will use his own computerC.The man will study better10 .What has the man been doing with his new computer?A.Doing homework B.Searching for information C.Watching DVDs 听下面一段对话，回答第11 至第 13 题。11 .Where did Tom get the idea of becoming a businessman?A.From the grown-ups around himB.From his high scho

6、ol teachersC.From his college friends12 .How much does Tom own the company he works for?A.60%B.18%C.6%13 .What mistake did Tom and his company make in the past?A.Making all the products themselvesB.Wasting lots of materialsC.Producing simple things听下面一段对话，回答第14 至第 17 题。14 .What kind of jobs seems to

7、 be in short supply?A.WritersB.Newspaper reports C.School teachers15 .Where is Sharon most likely to go?A.New York B.CaliforniaC.Boston16 .What does James plan to do if he can t find a job?A.Write a book B.Start a newspaper C.Continue his education 17.Who are the speakers?A.Fellow students B.Laid-of

8、f（下岗）workers C.High school teachers听下面一段独白，回答第18 至 20 题。18 .Why does the university offer the two programs?A.To provide better health care for studentsB.To keep students safe walking late or aloneC.To help visitors tour around the college19 .When can students call Campus Safety Office?A.From 7p.m. t

9、o 7a.m. C.Anytime of the day C.From midnight to 7a.m.20 .To whom is the speakers mainly talking?A.Parents of students C.New teachersC.Touristsat the college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。ATear a-Classic China and Yangtze River Cruise Private TourBeijin

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14、nd discover the differencesfrom city to city, then this tour is just right for you, From the greatest wondersof the would to classical Chinese gardens and water towns, numerous splendid scenes will definitely give you a good opportunity.Quoted Price :2-5 person:U.S. $288921 .Which tour will you choo

15、se if you want to know the history of China?A.Tour A or B B.Tour B or C C.Tour C or D D.Tour A or D22 .What has made Sanya well-known?A.The bars and restaurants B.Long beaches and clear watersC.Spiritual nourishment（营养品）D.The wildlife reserves23 .Where does this text probably come from?A.A travel gu

16、ide B.A travel diary C.A business report D.A press commentB（CNN -A 12-year-old girl who had a felling that she might be quite clever has taken a test and proved she was absolutely right.Lydia Sebastian achieved the top score of 162 on Mensa , s Cattell III B paper, suggesting she has a higher IQ tha

17、n well-known geniuses Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. The comparison doesnt sit well with the British student, who s currentlyin Year 8 at Colchester County high school, a selective girl s grammarschool in Essex, England.I dont think I can be compared to such great intellectuals such as Albert

18、Einstein and Stephen Hawking. They ve achieved so much. I don t think it s right, Lydia told CNN.Lydia sat the test in her summer holidays, after raising the idea with her parents and pestering （ ZU缠）them for the best part of a year. It turns out the test wasnt that hard after all.I was really nervo

19、us before the test and I thought it was going to be really hard. But as I started the test, I thought it was a bit easier than I thought it was going to be, she said.Lydia s not quite sure what she wants to do when she leaves school, although she sleaning toward something based around Maths, because

20、 it s one of myfavorite subjects. All I , m going to do is work as hard as I can, and see where that gets me, she said.To explain Lydia s mark s level, the top adult score in the Cattell III B test, which primarily tests verbal（ 语言）reasoning, is 161. A top 2% score - which allows entry to Mensa, the

21、 club for those with high IQs would be 148 or over. Lydia scored 162, placing her in the top 1% of the population.24 .Lydia wanted to have an IQ test because , A. she felt that she might have a high IQ B. all people around thought that she was smart C. her parents strongly wanted her to do so D. the

22、 grammar school advised her to do so25 . What does the underlined words mean in the second paragraph?A.is not accepted by. B.is not related to. C. does not satisfy. D. does not affect. 26. What is Lydias plan about the future according to the text?A. She doesn t have to work hard with her high IQ.B.

23、 She is quite sure about what to do in the future.C. She has a tendency to focus around Maths.D. She will drop out of the grammar school.27. What do we know from the last paragraph?A. No one has achieved a higher IQ than Lydia, B. Whoever has a high IQ can enter Mensa. C. Only adults with high IQs c

24、an enter Mensa. D. Mensa is a club for those with high IQs at least 148.CDoctors fighting malaria （疟疾）,one of the deadliest diseases on the planet,may soon have a new affordable weaponin their smart phones. Researchers have found a way to use the phone s camera to detect （探测） the microorganism in th

25、e patients blood that causes the disease. According to the World Health Organization, almost 600,000 people died of malaria in 2013, making this mosquito-borne disease one of the deadliest in the world. The saddest aspect of this calamity（ 灾难）is that it affects mostly young children.Early detection

26、of the infection is important for successful treatment. But since the first symptoms resemble ordinary flu, a microbiologist must look at a dropof a patient s blood under a microscope for a proper diagnosis.Scientists in Britain have nowdeveloped a smart phone attachment called Xrapid, that turns th

27、e phone into a 200-power microscope, while the attached app - based on facial recognition software - quickly detects the parasitic protozoa（寄生原生物）in the blood smear（ 血涂片）.Jean Viry-Babel is the CEO of IanXen, the company that developed the app. He says it is cheap and works on the spot.So we take a

28、high -definition picture of asample of blood. Weseparate the red blood cells from the rest - the white blood cells, the platelets - and we start looking at each of the red blood cells individually, said Viry-Babel.Viry-Babel says the app is affordable, easy to use and provides reliability of up to 9

29、8 percent. The only additional equipment required is an ordinary glass lab slide - called a slate.Theres only one button, which is called Diagnose. Soyou put it on the slate and you put it on the dried blood, and you press diagnose and it tells you yes or no, he said.Researchers say the field-testin

30、g of the device will begin in January andFebruary in Tanzania, Benin and Indonesia - while commercial use is scheduled to start by the end of March. They also plan to expand the versatility of the new device - teaching it to recognize other diseases, such as tuberculosis and Lyme Disease.28. Who are

31、 mostly affected by malaria?A.old people B.adultsC.teenagersD. young children29. Which of the following is Not the advantage of the app.?A.affordable B. easy to useC.reliableD.additional30. When will the device be commercially used?A. In the beginning of JanuaryB. By the end of MarchC. By the end of

32、 FebruaryD.In the beginning of March31. Which would be the best title for the passage?A. Smart phones Becoming Tools for Diagnosing MalariaB. Doctors Fighting MalariaC. Different Kinds of DiseasesD.Smart phone s ApplicationDA recent survey, while indicating a generally active attitude to science, al

33、so suggests a widespread worry that it may be“running out of control ” . This idea isdangerous.Science can be a force for evil as well as for good. Its applications can be channeled either way, depending on our decisions. The decisions we make, personally or collectively, will determine the outcomes

34、 of science. But here is a real danger.Science is advancing so fast is so strongly influenced by businesses that we are likely to believe whatever decisions we cometo will makelittle difference. And, rather than fighting for the best possible policies, we may step back and do nothing.Some people go

35、even further. They say that despite the moral and legal objections （反对），whatever is scientifically possible will be donesomewhere, sometime.They believe that science will get out of control in the end. This belief is dangerous too, because it a fuels sense ofhopelessness and discourages them from ma

36、kingefforts to build a safer world.In our interconnected world, the lack of agreement in and of the world of science can lead to the failure to control the use of science. Without a commonunderstanding, the challenges ofcontrolling “ science in this century will be really tough. Takehuman cloning fo

37、r example. Despite the general agreement among scientists on its possible huge impact （影响） on traditional moral values, some countries still go ahead with the research and development of its related techniques. The outcomes are hard to predict.Therefore, discussions on how science is applied should

38、be extended far beyond scientific societies. Only through the united efforts of people with hope, can we be fully safe against the misuse of science and can science best serve mankind in the future.32 .What can we conclude from the recent survey?A.People hold mixed opinions about scienceB.People thi

39、nk highly of scienceC.Science is getting dangerously out of controlD.Science is used for both good and bad purposes33 .According to the passage, what will happen if we hold that science is getting beyond control?A.The development of science will hopelessly slow downB.Businesses will have even greate

40、r influence on scienceC.People will work more actively to put science under controlD.The public will lose faith （信心）in bringing about a bright future34 .The discussion should reach beyond scientific societies because . A.scientists have failed to predict the outcomesB.people need to work together to

41、 prevent the bad use of scienceC.united efforts are necessary for the development of scienceD.the ties between different areas need strengthening35 .What is the main idea of the passage?A.Science and its applications bring us many dangersB.Mankind can largely take control of science with their effor

42、tsC.The dev elopment of science mostly lies in people s attitudesD.The future of science will be influenced by the dangerous ideas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。Manyyoung people have a disire to be a driver. 36 .Fortunately, there are things that you can to do help you

43、r teen became more comfortable behind the wheel. Below are some tips for helping your teen become a more confident driver.37Before your teen gets behind the wheel of a car, he or she should be familiar with the rules of the road. You should have your teen review the driver s handbook andthe vehicle

44、s instruction. If your teen un derstands the basic rules and how the car works, then he or she will feel a little better about getting on the road.Model good drivingActions speak louder than words. Many people will tell you that they learned how to drive by watching one of. their close family member

45、s drive. 38 . PracticePractice makes perfect. The more your teen practices. the more confident be or she will become. Your teen should start off by driving in a place that is free of barriers. 39 ,After your teen has gotten comfortable about this, be or she can start practicing on the road.Drive is

46、a variety of conditionsIn order for your teen to become a good driver, he or she has to practice driving in a variety of conditions. 40 Get car iusuranceManyteens are worried about how muchtheir parents would have to pay if an accident occurred. You should explain to your teen that car insurance can

47、 help one save a lot of money.A.Let your teen finish school before he or she gets on the roadB.However, some of them are nervous about actually getting out on the roadC.You should show good driving techniques with examples D.Teach your teen the rules of the roadE.An empty parking lot is a good place

48、 for a new driver to practiceF.This includes things such as heavy traffic, bad weather and freewaysG.Everyone should be considerate（体贴的） of others on the road第三部分英语知识运用（共三节，满分 55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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可填入空白处的最佳选 项，并在答题卡处将该项涂黑。Nowadays, when something is no

49、longer used, we get rid of it and purchase a new one. The 41 is that countries around the world have growing mountains of 42 because people are throwing out more rubbish than ever before.Howdid we 43 a throwaway society? First of all, it is now easier to 44 an object than to spend time and money rep

50、airing is 45 modern manufacturing（制造业） andtechnology, companies are able to produce products quickly and Inexpensively. Produce are plentiful and 46.Another cause is our 47 of djsposable（次性的） products. As 48 people, weare always looking for 49 to save time and make our lives easier. Companies 50 tho

51、usands of different kinds of disposable products, paper plates, plastic cups, and cameras,to name a few.Our appetite for new products also 51 to the problem. We are 52 buying new things. Advertisements persuade us that 53 is better and that we will be happier with the latest products, The result is

52、that we 54 useful possessions to make room for new ones.All around the world, we can see the 55 of this throwaway lifestyle. Mountains of subbish just keep getting bigger. To 56 the amount of rubbish and to protect the 57 .more governments are requiring people to recycle materials. 58 .this is not e

53、nough to solve（解决） our problem.Maybe there is another way out. We need to repair our possessions 59 throwing them away. Wealso need to rethink our attitudes about 60 .Repairing our possessions and changing our spending habits may be the best way to reduce the amount of rubbish and take care of our e

54、nvironment.41.A.keyB.reasonC.problemD.project42.A.gifts43A.becomeB.productsB.face C.observeC.debt D.rubbishD.change44.A.hideB.replaceC.controlD.take45.A.Thanks to46.A.safeB.As toB.funny C.cheapC.Except forD.Regardless ofD.powerful47.A.love48.A.sensitiveB.lackB.kind C.braveC.preventionD.divisionD.bus

55、y49.A.waysB.placesC.jobsD.friends50.A.donateB.receiveC.produceD.contributes51.AdaptsB.returnsC.respondsD.contributes52.A.tired ofB.addicted toC.worried aboutD.ashamed for53.A.neverB.strongerC.higherD.larger54.A.pick upB.pay forC.hold ontoD.throw away55.A.advantagesB.purposesC.functionsD.consequences

56、56.A.showB.recordC.reduceD.measure57.A.technologyB.environmentC.consurmersD.brands58.A.However59Aby60.A.spendingB.OtherwiseB.in honor ofB.collectingC.Thus D.MeanwhileC.afterC.repairing第R卷D.instead ofD.advertising第二节 短文填空（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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式Hardly can you succeed 6

57、1 doing something very well the first time you do it. Therefore, when you do something for the first time, it is time to give up the idea of perfection.I remember the first time I drover a car in traffic after 62 （get） my driver s license. I was very nervous in that heavy traffic-my driving style 63 （show）that I wasn t very confident driver. NowI ammuchmore 64 （experience） as a driver. Although I still don t consider 65 （me） a perfect one, I m much more confident behind the wheel than 66 I was when