三明一中2019-2020学年第一学期期中考试高二英语试卷【含解析】

1、三明一中2019-2020学年第一学期期中考试高二英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，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. What will Dorothy do on the weekend?A. Go out with her friend. B. Work on her paper.C. Make some plans.2. What was the normal pri

2、ce of the T-shirt?A. $ 15. B $ 30. C. $ 50.3. What has the woman decided to do on Sunday afternoon?A. To attend a wedding. B. To visit an exhibition. C. To meet a friend.4. When does the bank close on Saturday?A. At 1:00 pm. B. At 3:00 pm. C. At 4:00 pm.5. Where are the speakers?A. In a store. B. In

3、 a classroom. C. At a hotel.第二节（共15小题；每小题L5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、7题。6. What do we know about Nora?A. She prefers a room of her own.B. She likes to work with other girls. C. She li

4、ves near the city center.7. What is good about the flat?A. It has a large sitting room. B. It has good furniture.C It nas a big kitchen.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where has Barbara been?A. Milan. B. F1 orence.C. Rome.9. What has Barbara got in her suitcase?A. Shoes. B Stones. C. Books.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Wh

5、o is making the telephone call?A. Thomas Brothers. B. Mike Landon. C. Jack Cooper.11. What relation is the woman to Mr. Cooper?A. His wife. B. His boss. C. His secretary.12. What is the message about?A. A meeting. B. A visit to France. C. The date for a trip.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题.13. Who could the man sp

6、eaker most probably be?A. A person who saw the accident. B. The driver of the lorry.C. A police officer.14. What was Mrs. Franks doing when the accident took place?A. Walking along Churchill Avenue. B. Getting ready to cross the road.C. Standing outside a bank.15 When did the accident happen? *A. At

7、 about 7:50 am. B. At about 8:50 am. C. At about 9:50 am.16. How did the accident happen?A. A lorry hit a car.B. A car ran into a 1 orry.C. A bank clerk rushed into the street.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题.17. What is the talk mainly about?A. The history of the school. B. The courses for the term. C. The plan f

8、or the day.18. Where can the visitors learn about the subjects for new students?A. In the school hall. B. In the science labs. C. In the classrooms.19. What can students do in the practical areas?A. Take science courses. B. Enjoy excellent meals. C. Attend workshops.20. Whsn are the visitors expecte

9、d to ask questions?A. During the lunch hour.B. Aftsr the welcome speech.C. Before the tour of the labs.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分35分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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 将该项除黑。AIf you could sail around the world with only one companion, who would you choose? Gui rec Soudee, a 24-y

10、ear-old man from France, chose his pet chicken.Soudee has been sailing around the world for two years. No matter which country he sails to, Monique, the hen, is by his side. He found her in the Canary Islands and knew right away they were meant to be best companions. I dicin t speak any Spanish and

11、she didn? t speak any French, however, we could always have a small talk, even though she didn t understand me. Soudee joked.He had always wanted a companion for his journey and originally thought about bringing a cat, before deciding it would be too much work to look after on a boat. Upon meeting M

12、onique, Soudee realized a hen was the perfect choice. He believed they could communicate with each other well.No二 only does it cost little to raise Monique, but she lays eggs as well - some things that are always a plus in a situation where storing a lot of food can be a challenge. She lays about si

13、x eggs a week on average, even in cold climates like Greenland, where Soudee and Monique are docked（进港）new.And what happens when the weather at sea gets bad? Usually Soudee lets Monique stay freely on the boat, but when the winds get terrible he ensures she is safe in her hutch so that she doesn t f

14、all out of his boat and into the sea Another thing Soudee must care for is the rule in every country he visits. They had met with customs uffiddly in Caiudda He peimiLLyd Lu liw, buL lie knuwt; they mighL nuL dlwrtys be so 1 ucky.Although Monique can sometimes gst on his nerves, Soudee says she s mu

15、ch better than a human companion aboard. She follows me everywhere. All I need to do is shout Monique! and she will come to me, sit on me, 1 isten to my small talk and give me company, “ he said.After visiting Greenland, they 11 head down the Bering Strait to Nome, Alaska. From there the destination

16、 is undecided, but Soudee will certainly discuss where they should travel to next with Monique.1. What is so special about Soudee s sailing around the world?A. He sails with a pet friend for company.B. He sails around the world for just two years.C. He had no difficulty communicating with anyone.D.

17、He travelled around the world with only one companion2. Why does Soudee choose Monique as his companion?A. She can understand him best.B. She adds more pleasure to his trip.C. She helps him store a great deal of foodD. She lays eggs and 1 istens to his small talks.3. What does the underlined sentenc

18、e in Paragraph 6 probably mean?A. Monique does a better job than humansB. Soudee enjoys Monique s company a lot.C. Monique is perfect but sometimes annoys Soudee.D- Soudee feels grateful for what Monique has done.4. Where are Soudee and Monique now?A. In CanadaB. In Greenland.C. In France.D. In Alas

19、ka【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C 4. B【解析】本文为一篇记叙文。讲述了来自法国的24岁男子Guirec Soudee选择了和他的宠物鸡一起环 游世界的故事。【1题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段“Guirec Soudee, a 24-year-old man from France, chose his pet chicken.Gui rec Soudee和他的宠物鸡一同旅行。故选A项。【2题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段“He believed they could communicate with each other well. 及 第四段“Not only does It co

20、st little to raise Monique, but she lays eggs as well some things that are always a plus in a situation where storing a lot of food can be a challenge. 可知，宠物鸡不仅能够听Gui rec Soudee说话，还能够下蛋给他作为食 物，因此选择Monique作为他的同伴。故选D项。【3题详解】词句猜测题。根据第五段“Usually Soudee lets Monique stay freely on the boat, but when the

21、winds get terrible he ensures she is safe in her hutch so that she doesn t fall out of his boat and into the sea ” 及第六段She follows me everywhere. All I need to do is shout Monique! and she will come to me, sit on me, 1 isten to my small talk and give me company, he said.”可知，Monique 有时候会使 Soudee生气,但是

22、大多 数情况下还是比一个人陪伴他旅行更加合适。故选C项。【4题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段After visiting Greenland, they 11 head down the Bering Strait to Nome, Alaska ”可知，他们己经参观完了格陵兰岛，准备沿着白令海峡前往阿拉 斯加的诺姆。推断他们现在还在格陵兰岛。故选B项。BMi sael i s three times the size of other chi ldren at his age due to a symdrom。（综合症 状）which means he is unable to stop e

23、ating.He is so heavy that he often stops breathing while sleeping - leaving his parents fearing that one day he may not wake up. His dad Manoel Abreu, 38, said, Everything is hard for him - he is a baby carrying an adult s weight. His heart must be working under a lot of pressure. If he doesn, t get

24、 the treatment he requires, there is a very good chance that he will pass away.”Mi seal, from Sanot, Brazil, was born a healthy 61b 6oz, but immediately he started piling on the pounds. Doctors believe he may be suffering from Prader-Willi symdrome, a rare genetic condition that leaves him with gree

25、d. He now weighs a heavy 1781b and is still gaining despite fol lowing a low-fat diet and walking for 40 minutoo each day.Mum Josiane, 37, said, “He has been putting on a lot of weight since he was a babyeven when I was breastfeeding him. But it was only when he was one and a half years old that we

26、began to worry. He was gaining 3kg a month and was starting to get very heavy. We know we could lose him at any time. Sometimes when he is sleeping, I watcn him to see if he is breathing. I cry a lot because we want to help him. But I am al so very proud of him because he doesn, t surrender （投降）.”Mi

27、sael visits a doctor every three months to try to control his condition, but currently there is no cure for Prader-Willi symdrome. Paediatric neurologistOL科神经 科专家）Lucio said, “Every time we meet, he has put on a lot of weight sometimes up to 5 kg. I think Misael could get help from someone outside B

28、razil - both medically and financially - so that he can get the laboratory and genetic testing he needs.”5. What do Misael s parents most worry about?A. He may die of too much weight.B. He doesn, t do exercise to lose weight.C. They don t have any financial support.D. They have to seek medical help

29、abroad.6. Suppose Misael is 20kg when he is 18 months old, how heavy will he be when he is two years old?A. 26kg.B. 30kg.C. 38kg.D. 42kg.7. What can we learn about Misael s disease from the last paragraph?A. Genetic testing may help him find solutions to his disease.B. Misael should have gone abroad

30、 to have his disease cured.C. Misael stopped gaining weight as he visited doctors regularly.D. Misael needs more medical help than financial help to cure his disease.【答案】5. A 6. C 7. A【解析】本文为一篇说明文。介绍了一位普拉德威利西姆德罗姆症的患者Misael患病的痛苦。【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“He is so heavy that he often stops breathing while sl

31、eepingleaving his parents fearing that one day he may not wake up.”可知，他的父母担心他 因为过于肥胖导致在睡觉时停止呼吸而死亡。故选A项。【6题详解】数字计算题。根据第四段“But it was only when he was one and a half years old that we began to worry. He was gaining 3kg a month and was starting to get very heavy. 他在 一岁半以后，每个月增加3kg0 18个月大的时候是20kg,两岁即24个

32、月大的时候大约 38kgo故诜C项。【7题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段I think Misael could get help from someone outside Brazil both medically and financially - so that he can get the laboratory and genetic testing he needs. ”可知，Misael想要治好病，需要进行基因检测，进行基因检测可以为治 好他的病提供解决方法。故选A项。CRock climbing is not just for grown-ups. Your children c

33、an also enjoy this fun- filled activity as well as getting its advantages. Aside from its heart-health benefit, it is also known to increase their self-confidence and 6steem（尊 重）. 用hile it may not be an impromptu（艮P兴的）activity like running or biking： there are many climbing walls that are now availa

34、ble, especially with the development of fitness centers and camps.The great thing about having your kids join these activities is that it follows up on their natural quality. As you know, children are natural climbers. You can see them going up on trees or climbing tall 1 adders. With rock climbing,

35、 you can satisfy their urges to b a climber.What s more, it is fairly easy for the kids con pared with adults. With a high lienyLh-Lu-wighL id.Le, Lhey have less body weight Lu pull up, and Lhey axe mure flexible（灵活的）.11 i s also a low-impact workout that tests your chi Idren, s endurance（耐性）.It s e

36、asy on their joints（关节）as they burn energy during their ascent. In addition, climbing walls are like giant puzzles begging to be solved. Not only does it test the physical aspects of your children? s development, but it also wakes their mental abilities.This exercise also helps develop your children

37、, s essential strength and flexibility. Kids are challenged physically as they pull, lift, stretch, and twist their way up. This activity also develops their eye-hand coordination（协调）as they perform their climb.Almost anyone can do it al though it may vary in skill level, namely beginner, intermedia

38、te, or advanced. But despite its reputation as an extreme sport, children can do this. One does not need to be super-fit to join a rock climbing class. However, good tschnique is more necessary than strength when doing this sport.8. When it comes to climbing, compared with children, adults.A. find i

39、t much easierB must bear more body weightC. have a higher weight-to-strength rateD. follow up more on their natural quality9. The underlined word “ascent“ in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by ”.A. testB. climbC challengeD. improvement*10. What may the next paragraph talk about after this passage?A. Wha

40、t technique children need to climb rocks.B. What more advantages climbing has for children.C. How much strength people need to climb rocks.D. What training classes there are to teach children.【答案】8. B 9. B 10. A【解析】本文为一篇说明文。介绍了孩子攀岩的好处。【8题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段What s more, it is fairly easy for the kids comp

41、ared with adults. With a high strength-to-wight rate, they have less body weight to pull up, and they are more flexible（灵活的）.”可知，孩子们强度质量比更高，攀爬时具有更小的 体重，因此成年人攀岩时需要承受更大的体重。故选B项。【9题详解】词义猜测题。根据第四段后文“In addition, climbing walls are like giant puzzles begging to be solved. w可知,前句也在描述攀爬，故猜测“ascent与“climb”同

42、意为 “攀岩”。故选B项。【10题详解】推理判断题。分析全文，文章为一篇说明文介绍了孩子们走行攀岩的好处，接下来可能介绍 孩子们攀岩有关其他方面，A项“孩子们攀岩时需要什么技巧”与文章接合合理。故选A 项。笫二节（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。Every student has his/her own style of studying a.nd it s up to you to use the available resources to be as effective and productive a

43、s possible. Here are some tips on how to study effectively. Know yourself. When determining the best approach, you need to assess your personality. Some people can read for hours while others can, t sit still through more than one chapter. Find your pace, improve it and work around your strengths an

44、d weaknesses.11 If you prefer being alone, learn to study by yourself. Set a goal.12 It 11 not only help you keep focused and stay on track,but it 11 a1 so help yon organize your time and activities. Learn over time. It s impossible to learn a lot of things in a short time. If you don t know or unde

45、rstand the lesson from the start, you won t get it the night before your big test 13 14 Al locate（分配）your time between studying and other activities.Create a routine schedule for your studying time. Strictly follow this schedule so as to develop an effective studying session. Have time to rest. It s

46、 necessary to have enough time to rest in order to regain all the energy used up by the body from all the studying. 15 Communicate with other people and participate in recreational activities to help you relax and refresh your mind.Following the tips above, you can easily have your way of studying e

47、ffectively!A. Have good study habits.B. Set a realistic and reasonable schedule.C. Try to discover the type of reading that best suits you.D. Your mind won t be so sharp if you don t have enough sleep.E. You need to determine what you want to achieve in a given subject.F. If you need other people to

48、 help you, get a tutor（家教）or join a study group.G. It s best to study smaller loads of information repeatedly over a period of time.【答案】11. F 12. E13. G 14. B15. D【解析】本文为一篇说明文。介绍了一些关于如何有效学习的建议。【11题详解】结合后文“如果你喜欢独处，就学会自学。”F项“如果你需要其他人帮助你，找一个导师 或加入一个学习小组。与后文有明显的对比含义，但均为描述围绕自己的个性确定最佳方 法。故选F项。【12题详解】结合前文”

49、需要设定一个目标”，E项“你需要确定你想在一个给定的科目上取得什么成 绩。”与前文的“goal”相对应，具体解释设定的目标。故选E项。【13题详解】前文提到“在短时间内学很多东西是不可能的。” G项“最好在一段时间内反复研究少量的 信息。”为前文的结论，既然短时间不可能学很多东西，因此最好在一段时间内反复研究少 量的信息。故选G项。【14题详解】后文提到“为你的学习时间制定一个例行公事的时间表。严格按照这个时间表进行，以便形 成一个有效的学习周期。” B项“制定一个现实合理的时间表。”总结本段的内容，与后文 “schedule”对应。故选B项。【15题详解】 前文提到需要“有时间休息。” D项

50、“如果你没有足够的睡眠，你的头脑就不会那么敏 锐0 ” “rest”与“sleep”对应，阐述没有足够多时间休息的后果。故选D项。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L5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从短文后所给的四个选项（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。It s about 250 miles from the hills of west-central Iowa to Ehlers home in Minnesota During the long trip home, following a

51、weekend of hunting. Ehlers 16 about the small dog he had seen 17 alongside the road. He had18to coax（哄）the dog to him but, frightened, it had 19.Back home, Ehlers was troubled by that 2Q dog So, four days later, he called his friend Greg, and the tw drove 21, After a long and careful 22, Gregsaw, ac

52、ross a field, the dog moving 23 away. Ehlers eventually succeeded in coaxing the animal to him. Nervousness and fear were replaced with 24, It juststarted licking（舔）Ehlers face.A local farmer told them the dog sounded like one 25 as lost in the local paper. The ad had a 26 number for a town in south

53、ern Michigan. Ehlers27 the number of Jeff and Lisa to tell them he had 28 their dog.Jeff had 29 in Iowa before Thanksgiving with his dog, Rosie, but the gun shots had scared the dog off. Jeff searched 30 for Rosie in the next four days.Ehlers returned to Minnesota, and then drove 100 miles to Minnea

54、polis to put Rosie on a flight to Michigan. It/ s good to know there? s still someone out there who31 enough to go to that kind of 32, says Lisa of Ehlers rescue33.“I figured whoever lost the dog was probably just as 34 to it as I am to my dogs, “ says Ehlers. If it had been my dog, I d hope that so

55、mebody wouldbe 35 to go that extra mile.16.A.readB.forgotc.thoughtD.heard17.A.fightingB.tremblingc.eatingD.sleeping18.A.triedB.misedD.regretted19.A.calmed downB.stood upc.rolled overD.run off20.A.injuredB.stolenc.lostD.rescued21.A.homeB.pastc.backD.on22.A.preparationB.explanationc.testD.s

56、earch23.A.cautiouslyB.casuallyc.skillfullyD.angrily24.A.surpriseB.joyc.hesitationD.anxiety25A.predictedB.advertisedc.believedD.recorded26.A.houseB.phonec.streetD.car27.A.calledB.copiedc.countedD.remembered28.A.fedB.adoptedc.foundD.cured29.A.huntedB.skiedc.livedD.worked30.A.on purposeB.on timec.in tu

57、rnD.in vain31.A.caresB.seesc.suffersD.learns32.A.placeB.troublec.wasteD.extreme33.A.serviceB.planc.effortD.team34. A. equal35. A. suitable【答案】16. C 17.B 25. B 26. B34. D 35. DB. allergicB. proudB 18. A 19. D27. A 28. CC. gratefulC. wise20. C 21. C29. A 30. D2231. AD. closeD. willingD 23. A 24.32. B 33. C【解析】这是一篇记叙文。文