2019学年山西省高二下学期期中考试英语试卷【含答案及解析】

1、2019学年山西省高二下学期期中考试英语试卷【含答 案及解析】 姓名 _ 班级 _ 分数 _ 题号 -二二 三 四 五 六 总分 得分 、阅读理解 1. I remember my mother as a str ong woma n. She came to America whe n she was 12 old eno ugh to remember her Ian guage, she achieved scores and grades high eno ugh to be admitted to Duke Un iversity. With a degree in computer

2、 scie nee, she fin ally became the man ager of a compa ny in New York. My mother could give flue nt speeches, say “ wolves ” correctly. It was my mother who always stressed the importance of Ianguage. From the time I was born, I was read to. I would fall asleep to the sounds of my parents voices, wh

3、ether it was my dad s softly accented, or my mother s clear En glish. The flow of Ian guage was un broke n, and whether in Chin ese or En glish, the stream of com muni cati on flowed through our house. One October morning in sixth grade, after my mother had left to catch the train to the city, I lef

4、t the house for the bus stop. I was surprised whe n I saw our car, the door hanging open. As I drew closer, I saw my mother lying on the ground. In the hospital, it was hard to believe that the lady who lay before me was my mom. My mother could not remember my n ame. As the leaves cha nged colors, i

5、t became clear that the stroke had created a wall betwee n my mothers mind and mouth: her mind was not any less dear, but the words she spoke were not what she meant. The battle my mother faced taught me the importa nce of Ian guage. Without it, iden tity does not exist; relati on ships cannot be fo

6、rmed; stories cannot be told; direct ions cannot be give n, and knowing any thi ng about anyone is impossible. Without Ian guage, com muni cati on cannot take place. Without Ian guage, one cannot express the beauty of a sun set or the kindn ess of a stra nger. The world would pass us by in sile nce.

7、 1. From where might the author s mom come to America? A. China B. England C. Russia D. Canada 2. According to the last two paragraphs, the author s mom was unable to _ . A. think clearly B. express herself well C. speak D. open her mouth. 3. The underlined word “ stroke ” in the 4th paragraph most

8、probably refers to _ . A. an accident B. a hit C. an illness D. a robbery 4. This passage is mainly about _ . A. a strong mother B. the importance of language C. a family disaster D. the significance of teaching language 2. Recently, professor of philosophy （ 哲学 ）in the United States has written a b

9、ook called Money and the Meaning of Life. He has discovered that how we deal with money in our daily life has more meaning than we usually think. One of the exercises he asked his students to do is to keep a record of every penny they spend for a week. From the way they spend their money, they can s

10、ee what they really value in life. He says our relations with others often become dearly defined （ 清晰的） money enters the picture . You might have wonderful relationship with somebody and you think that you are very good friends. But you will know him only when you ask him to lend some money. If he d

11、oes, it brings something to the relationship that seems stronger than ever before or it can suddenly weaken the relationship if he doesn t. This person may say that he has a certain feeling, but if it is not carried out in the money world, there is something less real about it. Since money is so imp

12、ortant to us, we consider those who possess a lot of it to be very important. The author interviewed some millionaires in researching his book. Question: What is the most surprising thing you have discovered about being rich, because you are a self-made man? Answer: The most surprising thing is how

13、people give me so much respect. I am nothing. I don t know much. All I am is rich. People just have an idea of making more and more money, but what is it for? How much do I need for any given purposes in my life? In his book, the professor uncovered an important need in modem society: to bring back

14、the idea that money is an instrument rather than the end. Money plays an important role in the material world, but expecting money to give happiness may be missing the meaning of life. 1. According to the first paragraph, people have not realized _ . when A. how important money is in their daily lif

15、e B. how one spends money shows what is important to him C. that money is more important than their philosophy of life D. that their understanding of life is more important than money 2. The author seems to believe that asking your friend to lend you some money . A. is a good way to test your friend

16、ship B. will do harm to your friendship C. will strengthen your friendship D. is a good way to break off your friendship 3. The underlined phrase “ enter the picture ” in the second paragraph can be replaced by “ _ ”. A. is used up B. is spent on pictures C. is paid in the right way D. is paid atten

17、tion to 4. What can we learn about the millionaire from his answer in the interview? A. He doesn t feel that he is well educated. B. He doesn t think he is a very important person. C. He doesn t consider himself to be very successful. D. He doesn t thi nk that being rich deserves so much attention.

18、3. Adult Basic Education (ABE) Preparation Task The ABE Department serves a huge population of learners. Our task is to teach basic skills and help learners to get more knowledge to function effectively as a family member, citizen, worker, and lifelong learner in a changing world. Description ABE Is

19、 a non-credit program of self-improvement designed to improve basic skills for students who are of different educational levels. Development of reading, writing, and math skills are paid special attention to, as well as life skills, employability, and technology. Students without a high school diplo

20、ma also have the opportunity to prepare for the GED (General Equivalency Diploma) exams in the five subject areas: writing, social studies, science, literature, and math. Prerequisites ( 条件 ) ABE classes are open to anyone 18 or over who desires to improve basic reading, writing, and math skills at

21、the pre-college level. Students who are 16 or 17 must obtain an official permission from high school before attending class. To be accepted, students must attend an Educational Planning Session. During the Educational Planning Session students will be given an overview of the ABE programs as well as

22、 PCC policies, fees, etc. Students will also have their reading, writing, and math abilities assessed ( 评估 during the Educational Planning Session. The results of their assessments will help the teachers develop individual programs of study for students to guide them toward their personal goals. Stu

23、dents needing special help must get in touch with the Office for Students with Disabilities (503977-4341) at least two weeks before the session is held. Courses ABE 0741: Beginning Literacy ABE 0742: Beginning ABE 0743: Intermediate I ABE 0744: Intermediate II ABE 0745: Secondary I ABE 0746: Seconda

24、ry II (Includes preparation for the GED Test) 1. The ABE Department serves an aim to _ . A. provide learners with basic knowledge and skills to fit in with society B. help learners successfully get a job in a changing world C. offer diplomas to those who fail to finish secondary education D. provide

25、 students with opportunities to prepare for the GED exams 2. A 17-year-old student is not accepted to ABE classes only because he . A. is below eighteen B. can t offer a high school diploma C. can t provide an official permission from high school D. is assessed as poor in learning 3. Different cours

26、es are offered to different students according to _ . A. their own choices B. the assessments during the Education Planning Session C. their performances in school D. how much they pay for the courses 4. My friend Kathy and I were going to Colorado Springs for holiday. The only pr oblem was, I didn

27、t have any luggage to pack my belongings in. My friend Debbie offered to lend me a suitcase that belonged to her father, who had passed away long ago. “I don t know if you ll want to use it, ” she said so gently, “ it s very old, worn out, and such an ugly yellow color. I was so touched by her offer

28、 to lend something that belonged to her father, but I was also concerned about the possibility of it being damaged or lost. She insisted that I take it. So with the suitcase safely in hand, I boarded the train with Kathy. We spent two days and one night on the train, sleeping in our seats. As we sle

29、pt, we were awakened at times, by the noises of the train pulling in and out of the stations. The next morning we eagerly awaited the announcement: Next stop, Colorado Springs. But suddenly, there came another announcement over the loud speaker. “ During one of the overnight stops, many pieces of lu

30、ggage were mistakenly removed from the train and left at the wrong location. ” Kathy and I just looked at each other, as I felt the disappointment swell. Could my worst fear be coming true, was Debbie s suitcase lost? Just then two train conductors passed our seats. One of them jokingly said to the

31、other, “ Did you ever see such an old, ugly, brighter yellow, piece of luggage in all of your life? ” Before the other conductor could answer, I screamed, “ YES, MY SUITCASE MADE IT! ” The two conductors stopped in their tracks! and, very red in the face, couldn t seem to apologize enough for having

32、 insulted my suitc ase. When I returned it, I couldn t wait to get the suitcase back into Debbie s safe hands. She asked, “ Did everything go well on the trip? ” Somehow. I just couldn t resist telling her what had happened. She laughed heartily. When I recall the golden suitcase, Fm reminded, that

33、like the suitcase, we can see ourselves as too old, useless, worn out, and of little value. Or, we can take a closer look and realize that we are one of God s most valued creations - unique, and holding inside our most valuable possessions - that of love, faith, hope, and wisdom. 1. Hearing the anno

34、uncements, the author _ . A. was happy to reach the destination B. felt angry at the service on the train C. feared that the suit case might be lost D. asked the conductors to look for the suitcase 2. How did the two conductors feel when the author claimed her suitcase? A. Puzzled. B. Embarrassed. C

35、. Astonished. D. Amused. 3. From the last paragraph we can learn that _ . A. a friend in need is a friend indeed B. God helps those who help themselves C. inner beauty is more important than appearance D. a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step 4. Which of the following is the best t

36、itle for the passage? A. The Golden Suitcase. B. An Unforgettable Trip. C. A Warm-hearted Friend. D. Two Impolite Conductors. 二、七选五 5. A few things to do during weekends to improve your life Weekend at last! Something you re so looking forward to after a tiring week at work. Here are several tips on

37、 how to make the most of your weekends. Spend time with loved ones. Reconnect with family members or friends you neglected（ 疏忽 ） lately. Don t do it out of guilt or because you have to. Do it because you want to. Reach out to them to see how they are doing. 1. Return their calls if you were busy whe

38、n they last tried to reach you. Talk to them. Listen to them. Be there for them. 2. Stay away from TV, iPad, iPhone and any other electronic devices. Unplug! Your brain needs to clear up from all the stress you ve put on yourself during the week. Why not read a book instead? A paper one. Seriously,

39、when was the last time you did that? Laugh, laugh and laugh again. You can never have enough of it. Laugh is the best medicine ever. 3. For example, it helps you manage stress, strengthen your immune system and you are 40 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack. Express appreciation. 4. Be grat

40、eful for your family, friends, health, the food you put on the table, the clothes you wear and the air that you breathe. There you are. Doing a few things during weekends will have a positive longterm effect on your life. 5. . A. Apply the “ no technology ” rule. B. Pause and pay attention to your t

41、houghts. C. Friendship is the best source of happiness. D. Don t call them only when you need them. E. Put them into practice and you ll beat the Monday Blues. F. It benefits your mental and physical health in so many ways. G. This is something you should be doing every day, not only on weekends. 三、

42、完形填空 6. It was lunchtime and I walked into a small branch bank on the West Side. I had come to _ a checking account. The only officer on _ was a fortyish black man, standing _ a small counter from a young white boy who was wearing a V-necked sweater. I thought I was especially _ of the boy because h

43、e looked more like from a prep school than a _ in a West Side bank. The boy continued to _ my attention because of what happened next. He was holding an open savings-account book and _ an expression of disappointment. “But I don t understand. I opened the account myself, so why can t I _ any money?”

44、 the boy said, his voice breaking. “ I know it is, but those are the rules. I ve already explained to you that a fourteen-year-old is not _ to withdraw money without a letter from his parents, ” the officer explained patiently. Suddenly I noticed the _ had a series of small deposits （ 存款 ）and withdr

45、aws. Then I questioned the officer, “ How do you _ that? Why did you let him withdraw money before, but not now? ” He looked _ . “ Because the tellers were not aware of his age before and now they are. It s really very _ ” I turned to the boy with a shrug. “ You re really getting _ , ” I said. “ You

46、 ought to get your parents to come here and protest. ” The boy looked destroyed. _ , he put his savings book in a rear-pocket and walked out of the bank. The officer turned to me. “You know, ” he said, “you really shouldn t have got _ . ” I couldn t believe what he was saying. “ We were _ this morni

47、ng that some neighborhood bully has been shaking down （ 敲诈 ） this boy for more than a month. The guy was _ him to take money out every week and hand it over. The poor kid was _ too scared to tell anyone. Anyway, the police are on the case and they ll probably make a（n） _ today. ” “ You mean there is

48、 no rule about being too young to withdraw money from a savings account? ” “ Not that I ever heard of. Now, sir, what can we do for you? ” 1 A. make B. open C buy D. choose 2 A. duty B. board C display D. business 3 A. on B . after C. over D. across 4 A. sure B. proud C aware D. afraid 5 A. guard B.

49、 customer C. clerk D. manager 6. A. attract B. pay C. attach D. control 7. A. achieving B. finding C. reaching D. wearing 8. A. use B. spend C. withdraw D. bank 9. A. supported B. inspired C. encouraged D. allowed B. forcing C. requesting D. begging 19. A. hardly B. unwillingly C. apparently D. eage

50、rly 20. A. arrest B. sentence C. apology D. difference 四、短文填空 7. Tom: Do you believe in UFOs? Daniel: Of course, they are out there. Tom: But I ve never seen them. Daniel: Many people have. I have read several articles in the newspaper about different people 1. (see) UFOs and aliens. Tom: They put t

51、hose articles in the newspaper to attract peopled attention, just for fun. Dont take them too 2. (serious). Daniel: Well, I didn t believe those articles either, before I read an article in The Sun 3. there was some interesting 4. (evident). And you know what? I saw UFOs and aliens 5. I was sleeping

52、 last night. Tom: You saw aliens? What did they look like? What were they going to do? Daniel: They looked like robots. Their task was to make friends 6. human beings. Tom: You talked to them? Oh, come on! You must be 7. (joke)! Surely they must speak alien language. How could you understand each ot

53、her? Daniel: They also learn English. Tom: Thats interesting. Daniel: They even invited me 8. (visit) their planet, and I said I would be 9. (delight) to go. Tom: You cant be serious! It s _ _ 10. crazy idea! Daniel: Yeah, I know. But I really want to go and see other planets. 10. A. letter B. D. me

54、ssage 11. A. think B. explain C. do D. claim 12. A. annoyed B. disappointed C. confused D. amused 13. A. difficult 14. A. 15. A. 16. A. 17. A. obeyed Happily Interacted occupied B. strange B. stolen B. Silently B. interrupted C. Involved B. discovered C. suggested C. fantastic D. simple C. cheated D

55、. caught C. Cheerfully D. Nervously D. infected D. Informed 18. A. rushing 五、短文改错 8. 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。每处错误仅涉及二个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（A ），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。 I w

56、as really sad while I found my bicycle went wrong again. Tired of repairing it again and again, I decided buy a new one. After school, I went to a shop locating in the center of the city with a friend called Jack. The black bicycle attracted my eyes as soon as we went into the store. It looked very

57、cool that I could hardly wait to ride ft. The shopkeeper told us that it was the latest style. He wanted to charge me for 800 yuan, that was too high for me. I just couldn t afford such an expensive one. Then I choose another one, which cost him only 200 yuan. It was not perfect, so it was much bett

58、er than the old one. 六、书面表达 9. 最近某高中拟开展以“校园拒绝零食”为主题的活动。假如你是该校学生会主席，请 你以学生会的名义，参考下面的内容提示，给全校学生写一封倡议书。 内容提示： 1 描述吃零食的现象； 2 阐述吃零食的影响； 3 提出合理化的建议。 注意： 1 词数 80-100，开头已为你写好 （不计入总词数 ）。 2 .参考词汇：sn acks零食；phe no me non现象。 Dear fellow students , There is a serious phenomenon in our school.参考答案及解析 第 1 题【答案】 1”

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