2019-2020年高二下学期期末联考英语试题含答案

1、2019-2020年高二下学期期末联考英语试题含答案本试卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分, 共11页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项： 1、答题前, 将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。 2、每小题选出答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其它答案标号, 不能答在试卷上。 第I卷 (共105分)第一部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分55）第一节 单项填空 (共l0小题；每小题1.5分, 满分15分) 从A、B、C、D四个选项中, 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。1. Will Lucy sing a

2、t the party? She is very shy, but she try, for she has changed a lot recently. A. can B. may C. would D. must 2. Alice as well as her friends for the breakdown of the school computer network. A. was to be blamed B. were to blame C. was blaming D. was to blame3. It is well-known that advertising is o

3、ften the most effective method of . A. promotion B. extension C. contribution D. motivation4. When _ for his views about his teaching job, Tommy said he found it very interesting and rewarding. A. asking B. asked C. having asked D. to be asked5. This project helping poor children in remote areas rec

4、eive education. A. adapts to B. instead of C. aims at D. means for6. John had to have his car repaired in a garage because it seriously. A. damaged B. was being damaged C. had damaged D. had been damaged7. There are two rooms on the first floor, is used as a guest room. A. a small of which B. a smal

5、ler of them C. the smaller of which D. the smaller of them 8. Her mother and father found all this rather hard but eventually accepted her choices, _ she was happy. A. as long as B. even if C. if only D. as far as9. wants to stay in a hotel has to pay their own way. A. Anyone B. The one C. Whoever D

6、. Who10. This apple pie is too sweet, dont you think so? _. I think its just right, actually. A. I hope so B. Not really C. Sounds good D .No wonder第二节 完形填空 (共30小题；A篇每小题1分, B篇每小题1.5分, 满分40分) 阅读下列短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Karen, Judy and I were the last ones back in the school

7、room after lunch and all of the other sixth graders were already playing outside. “Wow! How 11 it would be to write on the blackboard while everyone is 12 . ” Judy said. “But Mrs. Eiffler doesnt want us writing on the 13 ,” I responded. “Janet, everyone is outside. No one will ever know, ” said Kare

8、n, reaching into box and drawing out a piece of 14 . Judy also began drawing. I reluctantly (勉强地）joined my friends, but afraid of being 15 . Then Judy had all idea. “Were all right-handed. Lets see who can write their 16 best using their left hand. ” Judy and Karen started 17 . I chose a piece of wh

9、ite chalk from the box and wrote my name. “Wed better get this board cleaned off 18 Mrs. Eiffier comes back, ”said Judy, but I found it wasnt chalk at all, but a white crayon（蜡笔）! At last, Karen got a knife and scraped it. It 19 finally, but we left an abrasion (磨损处) on the blackboard. Mrs. Eiffler

10、never asked about the abrasion but I always remember the lesson. “No one will ever know” is never 20 . Even if no one else found out, I myself knew. 11. A. useful B. fun C. stupid D. necessary12. A. asleep B. worried C. outside D. lucky13. A. blackboard B. book C. desk D. floor14. A. bread B. wood C

11、. paper D. chalk15. A. followedB. praised C. caught D. affected16. A. address B. class C. name D. dream17. A. writing B. singing C. shouting D. reading18. A. until B. before C. unless D. since19. A. broke down B. took off C. came off D. slowed down20. A. true B. typical C. important D. different. B

12、Growing up in my Grandmas house as a boy was an experience that would shape me for the rest of my life. We were poor in everything but 21 . yet I learned so much about life there. My Mom, Dad, Grandma, two 22 , and I were all 23 into a home made from two old shabby cars. I always knew what my next 2

13、4 would look like because I had seen my older brother 25 them the year before, I always knew what we were going to be 26 in winter, because I had 27 it in the garden during the summer. 28 . I never felt poor. No king ever ate as good as we did on Sundays after church when Grandma 29 her homemade mea

14、tballs, spaghetti（意大利式细面条）and freshly baked bread. 30 we had so little I can still remember Dad, Mom, and Grandma giving so much. We were always 31 with others. Everyone who 32 our family could expect a 33 of spaghetti, or a jar of vegetables, or a flower pot full of fresh flowers. I can still remem

15、ber my parents eyes 34 whenever they passed something on to others. We never felt 35 than when we shared what we were given. I leamed early that the greatest joy comes from giving 36 getting. Giving makes your spirit greater. Dont be afraid to 37 what you have to others. Share everything you have. I

16、f you have a beautiful 38 , then smile at whoever you come across. If you have a few extra dollars, then give them to the people in need. If you have a 39 talent, then share it with others. If you have a heart full of love, then give it to everyone. No life ever truly lives 40 it becomes a gift, so

17、make your whole life a gift to the world. 21. A. spirit B. education C. wealth D. health22. A. nephews B. brothers C. sisters D. cousins23. A. divided B. admitted C. locked D. crowded24. A. food B. room C. glasses D. clothes25. A. choosing B. cutting C. wearing D. cleaning26. A. doing B. eating C. 1

18、earning D. giving27. A. developed B. planted C. polluted D. poisoned28. A. Meanwhile B. Therefore C. Besides D. However29. A. cooked B. earned C. washed D. sold30. A. Unless B. Since C. When D. Although31. A. chatting B. communicating C. sharing D. exchanging32. A. visited B. warned C. supposed D. s

19、aved33. A. basket B. cup C. spoon D. plate34. A. opened B. shone C. hurt D. glanced35. A. freer B. calmer C. happier D. poorer36. A. less than B. fewer than C. other than D. rather than37. A. take up B. pick up C. pass on D. give in38. A. face B. smile C. band D. figure39. A. convenient B. contempor

20、ary C. vital D. special40. A. until B. after C. because D. if第二部分 阅读理解 (共25小题, 每小题2分, 满分50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。 A When I was ten my dad helped me buy my first ten-speed bicycle from Allen. I put up $60 of my grass cutting and snow shoveling (铲) money and my dad put up t

21、he other half I would pay him back over the next six months. Although it was not in the latest style, it was my ticket to the adult world. I spent that summer and autumn riding happily. My sister Liz, a prisoner(囚犯，俘虏) of her five-speed bicycle, never had a chance to keep up. Just before the Christm

22、as deadline to pay my dad back, we were hit with several snowstorms. This allowed me to shovel enough driveways (车道) to pay off my debt. I was now officially a bike owner; it was a feeling unlike any other. On that Christmas morning, my dad gave me a used portable (便携式的) record player. I was excited

23、. However, my joy was short-lived after my dad called my sister to the kitchen. “We have one more gift for you. ” he said as he opened the door that led to the garage. There, on the steps, stood a new ten-speed bicycle. “Its not fair,” I complained. “I worked so hard for my bike. and its not even ne

24、w. Then Liz gets a new bike. She didnt have to do anything for it. ” My dad smiled. “She didnt have to do anything for it because its not really for her,” he said. What did that mean? I didnt want her bike. By spring Liz and I were tiding all over town together now that she could keep up. As we grew

25、, Liz and I became true friends. Still I wasnt smart enough to figure out what my dad meant until years later. That new bike was not a gift for Liz it was a gift for me. Hed given me the gift of my sisters company, the ability to stay together rather than drift apart (逐渐疏远) in the face of my ability

26、 to travel. He gave me my best friend. 41. What do we know about the authors bike? A. It was worth $120. B. Allen bought it for him. C. It was very fashionable. D. He didnt like it actually. 42. Why did the author think he was officially a bike owner? A. He had paid off his debt. B. He had learned t

27、o ride a bike. C. He could also own Lizs bike. D. He could sell his bike to Liz. 43. Why was the authors Christmas joy short-lived? A. His sister got a new record player. B. His father didnt care about him. C. The record player wasnt new. D. His sister got a better gift. 44. Hearing his father say “

28、its not really for her (Paragraph 4)”, the author probably felt _. A. moved B. satisfied C. puzzled D. disappointed45. The author finally realized that _. A. the new bike actually belonged to him B. the new bike wasnt bought by his father C. his father actually gave him a more valuable gift D. his f

29、ather loved his sister more as a matter of factB Do you love music? Id like to introduce you to a band today. The Lumineers is a band based in Denver, Colorado. The group released its first album The Lumineers in April, 2012. Recently, the record went gold, meaning 500, 000 copies had been sold. Tha

30、t is really a large number. Critics have mostly praised the album The Lumineers. Some have called the albums sound “expansive”, and its songs “creative”. The most popular song from the album is Ho, Hey. It is Number One on three Billboard singles charts: rock, adult Pop and alternative. A lot of peo

31、ple think of Ho, Hey as a love song. And The Lumineers say it is. But lead singer and guitarist (吉它手) Wesley Schultz says it is also about his personal struggles when he was living and working in New York City. The three members of The Lumineers were excited when asked to perform at the Grammy nomin

32、ations (提名) concert. But they were also very surprised when they were named as Grammy nominees. The band is up for（被提名) Grammy awards as Best New Artist and Best Americana Album. Drummer Jeremiah Fraites told reporters, “We had no idea. ” Jeremiah Fraites and Wesley Schultz grew up in New Jersey and

33、 have been playing music together for about eight years. They found cellist (大提琴手) Neyla Pekarek, a native of Denver, after they moved to that city. Neyla Pekarek told one reporter that the bands style developed naturally. She said it came from a lot of writing, experimenting and making changes to l

34、et the lyrics tell the stories they were meant to tell. We leave you with one of those stories. This is Stubborn Love from the album The Lumineers. Hope youll enjoy their staging. 46. What do we know about the album The Lumineers from Paragraph 1? A. It includes some old songs. B. It didnt sell well

35、 at first. C. It was released recently. D. It is a great success. 47. By listening to Ho, Hey, we can learn something about _. A. Wesley Schultzs struggles in New York City B. the happy times of Wesley Schultz as a singer C. three Billboard singles charts in New York City D. a touching love story th

36、at happened in New York City48. What is implied about The Lumineers in Paragraph 3? A. They didnt expect they would be nominated Grammy awards. B. They didnt want to perform at the Grammy nominations concert. C. They were very calm when told they were nominated Grammy awards. D. They were surely to

37、win the Grammy award for Best Americana Album. 49. What is this passage mainly about? A. Peoples opinions on the album The Lumineers. B. The struggles of a band named The Lumineers. C. A song from a famous band in the United States. D. A band that has been nominated Grammy awards. 50. Where is this

38、passage probably taken from? A. A newspaper. B. A radio program. C. A magazine. D. A textbook. CTraveling to Europe to see its famous monuments like the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Colosseum (古罗马竞技场) in Rome, is not exactly the ideal vacation for kids. Fortunately, Europe has more to offer than lo

39、ts of old churches and ancient history. You can enjoy some fun in the sun at some of the famous beaches of the continent. Mykonos, GreeceThe closer you get to the equator, the longer the beach season and Greece is wonderful fur that. You can enjoy beautiful green water, public chairs and lovely umbr

40、ellas at the beaches in Mykonos.Dubrovnik, Croatia Theres nothing more attractive than the beautiful beaches bordering Dubrovnik, Croatias most beautiful city. Its surrounded by stone walls 1ike a castle. It almost makes you feel like youre suntanning (晒黑皮肤) at Hogwarts, where the hero Harry Porter

41、of the story is trained! Sicily, ItalyRabbit beach on the island of Sicily offers shallow, crystal clear waters making it a perfect beach for families with young children. And if you want to add interest to your experience, try snorkeling (使用水下呼吸管潜游)!Nice, France Lined with palm trees and first-clas

42、s hotels, the city of Nice, located on the French Riviera, offers a whole coastline of Mediterranean beaches. Because theyre in the heart of the city, these beaches attract a large crowd. So if youre looking for something more private, youll have to travel a few miles outside of the city center. Rib

43、adeo, Spain At low tide, Playa de las Catedrales in Ribadeo, Spain is the perfect beach to take in the natural wonders without urban amusements like restaurants, bars or huge crowds. It boasts beautiful wildflowers and unique rock formations making it truly picture worthy. 51. Dubrovnik is special i

44、n that _. A. it is surrounded by stone walls B. it has the longest coastline C. it has the longest beach season D. it is the training center of Harry Porter52. If you plan to go to a beach which is in the city, you should go to _. A. Mykonos B. Sicily C. Nice D. Ribadeo53. Which of the following is

45、TRUE about Ribadeo? A. It offers visitors first-class hotels. B. It has restaurants, bars and huge crowds. C. Visitors can try snorkeling there. D. Visitors can enjoy unique rock formations there.54. All the beaches mentioned in the passage _. A. have beautiful wildflowers B. are famous European bea

46、ches C. are world-known fur their green water D. provide visitors with urban amusements55. Where is this passage probably taken from? A. A travel guide. B. A geography textbook. C. An advertisement. D. A news report. D “You have cancer” are the three words you never want to hear. Unfortunately, over

47、 5, 000 people in North America do hear those words - every single day. Even worse, cancer has become the second leading cause of death for Americans. Americas health practitioner (从业人员), David Brownstein, M. D. , has spent much of his medical career studying, cancer, and learning the best ways to a

48、void becoming its victim. And Dr. Brownstein does not shy away from (回避) the hard truth. Statistics demonstrate we are not winning the war on cancer. Far from it. In fact, cancer death rates have remained nearly unchanged over the last 80 years. Plus, traditional cancer treatments have been a terrib

49、le failure. Because the only big winner in the cancer treatment story to date has been the cancer industrys multibillion-dollar profits, Dr. Brownstein has just released a free video documentary revealing some of his startling (令人吃惊的) findings. In this video, youll discover five specific signs that

50、you will be diagnosed (诊断) with cancer during your lifetime. Even more important, youll see:*Seven simple but smart steps to prevent cancer from taking over your body. *How to help your body naturally kill cancer cells. *Easiest ways to avoid known cancer-causing factors. *The little-known relations

51、hip between iodine (碘) and cancer. *And much, much more According to Dr. Brownstein, nearly all of US have cancer cells in our bodies at various times during our lives. The trick is to avoid letting those cells increase and defeat the bodys natural defenses. The good news is that you and your loved

52、ones do not need to become cancer victims. With the simple methods revealed in Dr. Brownsteins eye-opening video, you can take steps to prevent this deadly disease. Newsmax Health managed to bring it directly to you free of charge. Click here to start watching this powerful video about preventing ca

53、ncer immediately. With so many people dying needlessly, theres no time to waste. 56. We can learn from Paragraph 1 that _. A. David Brownstein makes no progress in preventing cancer B. cancer is the leading cause of death for Americans C. David Brownstein himself is suffering from cancer D. cancer v

54、ictims are increasing in North America57. What do we know about cancer in America? A. Cancer death rates are dropping. B. Cancer industry is very profitable. C. Traditional cancer treatments are effective. D. Cancer medicine was invented 80 years ago. 58. What does the underlined part “the hard trut

55、h” refer to in Paragraph 2? A. David Brownsteins video is unpopular. B. It needs another 80 years to cure cancer. C. People dont know cancer death rates. D. Peoples inability to defeat cancer. 59. What does Dr. Brownsteins video include? a. Some signs that youll get cancer. b. Some people who are fi

56、ghting against cancer. c. Some ways to avoid factors that can cause cancer. d. Some steps to prevent cancer controlling your body. A. abc B. bcd C. acd D. abd60. Whats the purpose of the passage? A. To recommend a video. B. To introduce some doctors. C. To teach US how to make a video. D. To give US

57、 some tips on dealing with cancel. E It has become the modern substitute of glancing at your watchthe furtive(偷偷的)look at a phone screen to check for new messages or have a quick look at Facebook. Researchers have now found why we often feel such a strong urge to glance at our handset. Using your mo

58、bile, they say, is easily affected by other people. A University of Michigan team say people are twice as likely to pull out their phones to check their messages or emails if theyre with someone who has just done the same. It also found that females were more likely to use their mobile than men beca

59、use it was more consistent (坚持的,一贯的) with the daily lives of women. The team watched students in dining halls and coffee shops around campus, observing pairs of students sitting at tables for as long as 20 minutes and recorded their cellphone use at 1 0-second intervals. “What we found most interest

60、ing was just how often people were using their mobile phones, ” Dr Daniel Kruger, the studys co-author, said. “Every person we observed used hisher phone at least once while one woman was on hers about half of the time. You may see others checking their incoming messages and be encouraged to check y