高二级 2019—2020 学年度高二级第二学期第一学段考
试
英语试题
满分： 150 分 时间：100 分钟
第 I 卷选择题（共 90 分）
I. 单项选择（共 15 小题每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）
1．Some groups still have difficulties ________ access ________ social services.
A．gain; in B．gaining; to C．to gain; to D．gaining; of
2．I hope I will not be called on in class as I'm not yet________prepared.
A．readily B．actively C．adequately D．attentively
3．Experiment of this kind________in both the U．S. and Europe well before the Second World
War.
A. have conducted B. have been conducted C. had conducted D. had been conducted
4．The Smiths bought a new car，which was the________of their neighbours.
A．envy B．admire C．respect D．proud
5．In order to increase their vote, they ________ another candidate a traitor to the country.
A. announced B. declared C. thought D. conquered
6．All of us were________to hear that Lily，our company's most valued clerk，should say she would
leave the company.
A．alarming B．alarmed C．terrified D．satisfied
7．Recent years have________the rapid development of the Internet and its influence on society and
people.
A．watched B．observed C．witnessed D．realized
8．The event has not only increased public________of world hunger，but raised a lot of money for
the poor children.
A．direction B．contribution C．awareness D．loneliness
9．The local government provided ________ for the homeless soon after the flood.
A．possessions B．accommodations C．souvenirs D．groceries
10．Warmblooded animals have the ability to ________ body heat exactly to maintain their ideal
temperature despite changing weather.
A．respond B．attach C．adjust D．expose
11．With China ________ in the world trade more frequently，the world economy is developing
more rapidly and steadily.
A．participating B．to participate C．participated D．being participated
12．Ronny's steps________，and there was a moment of absolute silence.A．died down B．died away C．died off D．died out
13．________ herself with routine office tasks，she had no time to attend to her children.
A．Occupying B．Occupied C．Being occupied D．To be occupied
14．The young couple wrote to Mr Grand to________his warm reception during their visit to his
farm.
A．acknowledge B．update C．consult D．acquire
15．A hot cup of tea on such a cold night was a real ________ to me.
A. respect B. moment C. comfort D. fortune
II. 阅读理解（共 10 小题每小题 2 分，满分 20 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
Various events are to be held in February in Ridge Field Library. Check your schedule and choose
the one you prefer.
Teen Slam Poetry Group
February 8th, 2020
Do you love writing and performing poetry? Join the Teen Slam Poetry Group. We meet each
week to share fresh new works. All teenagers aged 13-19 are welcome. Retired English teacher and
poet Barb Jennes leads the group.
Mom Life Writing Workshop
February 13th, 2020
Are you wondering if there is more to life than cleaning up after the baby falling asleep? Look no
further than the Mom Life Writing Workshop, a 6-week exploration for moms who are looking for
telling their stories and regaining their power in an open, safe community through limitless potential
of the written words.
Brenda Kahn is the author of Ode to Chores: the Good. the Bad, and the Laundry(洗衣). Her aim
is to “add a unique and powerful voice to the conversation about motherhood.”
Lunch and Language: French
February 9th, I 6th, 22nd, 2020
Have you learned a little French in high school and would you like to review it or are you
planning to visit France or other French-speaking countries? Then why not join Anette Roth at one
of our new Lunch and Language workshops? Through simple texts, poems, songs and videos, you'll
learn more about the language and culture, improve your basic language skills and meet new friends.
The workshops are aimed at those with an elementary(初级的) knowledge of the language， but
people who have a more advanced ability are welcome to join in the fun.
Reading is a Family Affair
February 23rd, 2020Join other families with children In grades 3-5 for a special Reading is a Family Affair. Suzanne
Nelson will share her most recent book-a Tale Magnolious.
Families with children in grades 3-5 can apply for a free copy of the book to read in advance, and
make preparations for a book discussion on that day.
16. The purpose of the Mom Life Writing Workshop is to________.
A. realize moms’ personal value. B. help moms take care of babies.
C. improve moms’ housekeeping skills. D. help moms become professional writers.
17. Who will give instructions in French learning?
A. Barb Jennes. B. Brenda Kahn C. Anette Roth D. Suzanne
Nelson.
18. Which event favors children in grades 3-5?
A. Teen Slam Poetry Group. B Reading is a Family Affair.
C Mom Life Writing Workshop. D. Lunch and Language: French.
B
I wanted to be a journalist when I was 12 years old. I used to sit in front of the TV in my family’s
living room, imitating what the presenters said on the morning shows. I knew one day I would move
to New York City to work in television.
So when I got a job at one of the three big networks in New York at the age of 24, I was elated.
This was where I had always wanted to be. I spent the next 12 years in a variety of roles at the same
company. I had the perfect arrangement that most people thought - a job for life. "You're so lucky"
was what I heard over and over again. And I was.
But I also started to notice cracks (裂缝) in the media world I had come to love so much. A new
kind of competition cropped up in the form of social media and new digital media. News was
changing. I knew I couldn't stay where I was; I must accept the change and be part of creating it.
When I told my colleagues that I was thinking about leaving the network and going to work at an
online start-up, I got a lot of crazy looks. "Why would you make such a risky move?""What if it
fails?""You can‘t be seriously considering this.”
I didn't listen to their advice because I knew not every good experience is defined( 定 义 ) by
success or failure. Sometimes it’s about running the risk pushing the limits and having faith in an
idea. What would the world be like today if we only acted when we could see the outcome?
Our new online company, Huffpost Live, has been on the air for several months and is doing
amazingly well. I didn't listen when people told me to take the safe route. I’m proud that I didn't take
the advice of the so-called experts and chose to make the change.
19. What does the underlined word "elated "in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Surprised. B. Worried. C. Excited. D. Confident.
20. Why did the author leave her previous job?A. The boredom in the media industry. B. The rapid development of new media.
C. The bad relationship with her colleagues. D. The large amount of work in the company.
21. What can we infer about the author?
A. She had no experience of failure. B. She didn't mind what others said.
C. She acted after knowing the outcome. D. She had a better understanding of success.
22. What did the author think of her decision?
A. She wasn't sure of that. B. She had taken great risks.
C. She felt regret about that. D. She made a right decision.
C
Starting the day on an egg could keep your blood pressure( 血 压 ) under control ， research
suggests. Scientists have shown that eggs produce proteins with a function similar to that of
powerful blood pressurelowering drugs.
The research ， from the University of Alberta in Canada ， showed that when eggs come in
contact with stomach enzymes( 酶 ) they produce a protein that acts in the same way as ACE
inhibitors，but more work is needed to show the effects outside a lab and in the human body.
Earlier this month，British researchers declared that，contrary to popular beliefs，it is healthy to
go to work on an egg. They concluded that the type of cholesterol(胆固醇) found in eggs has little
effect on increasing heart disease risks.
Researcher Professor Bruce Griffin，from the University of Surrey，said, “The wrong beliefs
linking eggeating to high blood cholesterol and heart disease must be corrected. The amount of fat
in our diet has an effect on blood cholesterol that is several times greater than the relatively small
amounts of cholesterol found in eggs. The UK public do not need to be limiting the number of eggs
they eat. They can be encouraged to include them in a healthy diet as they are one of nature's most
nutritious foods.”
The British Heart Foundation dropped its threeeggaweek limit in 2005. However，almost
half of Britons believe the limit still applies.
23．From the text we know that “ACE inhibitors” are ________．
A．a kind of medicine B．a kind of protein C．a kind of illness D．a kind of food
24．According to what Professor Bruce said，eggs ________．
A．are the most nutritious food B．have no effect on blood cholesterol
C．can be included in a healthy diet D．are forbidden to be eaten in the UK
25．The text is meant ________．
A．to introduce scientific findings about eggs
B．to introduce a medicine made from eggs
C．to tell people how to lower their blood pressure
D．to advise people to eat as many eggs as possibleIII.阅读七选五（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。
Are you sometimes stressed? Singing is a simple and effective way to reduce stress. It is
beneficial mainly in the following three aspects.
Physical Benefits
___26___ This is especially recommended for the elders and those who have some form of
disability in their voice. However, it is important to find a capable instructor to employ good singing
techniques so as not to further damage vocal cords (声带) or lungs.
Singing also helps to improve your posture (姿势). Most people think that singing begins and
ends with their mouth. 27 Singing practice will get you used to the proper body position of
standing and help you form the good habit of standing straight.
Emotional Benefits
Singing helps in reducing your depression and lowering your stress level. When you sing, your
body releases chemicals that make you feel happy, easing the tension and helping you to
relax. 28 .
Social Benefits
The social benefits of singing are huge. 29 So people who suffer from stage fright are
advised to sing in front of family and friends before a live performance.
Singing is also very good for improving your communication skills. It is said that singing to
babies helps to prepare their brains for language and may lessen the risk of language problems later
in life. 30 The time spent in group singing, whether in a choir or at karaoke, creates a deep
and lasting bond of friendship.
A. Try to regain your memory by singing.
B. First, it can help build up your confidence greatly.
C. When you sing, you can give your lungs a workout.
D Singing helps you to strengthen your immune system.
E. For adults, singing also enlarges your circle of friends.
F. In fact, the position of each body part affects your voice.
G. So, start to sing your favorite song next time you are feeling upset.
IV. 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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 seems that the great desire among the young is to be popular. And once they achieve
31 , they want to keep it and 32 it. But the desire to be popular can 33 you into
looking and acting like everyone else. You can lose yourself in a sea of 34 hairstyles and
thinking styles.I was forced to 35 popularity long before in a talk I had with my daughter. Margy had to
36 schools when my busy work schedule made it 37 for me to move houses. I suppose that,
for a girl in her teens, 38 a new school is as easy as spending a season alone in the tropical jungles.
However, as the school year 39 to an end, one student after another came to her. They said they
would have liked to be friends sooner.
I told Margy that I would have been more concerned if she had been a(n) 40 social success
in her new school. That, to me, would have been the 41 that she had betrayed her 42 self in
order to become popular. Sometimes young people try to force friendships into blossom by opening
43 their innermost thoughts to people they have just met. Such friendships are the least
likely to 44 .
I know that it has become harder and harder for a young person to stand up against the
popularity wave and to 45 his or her own way. This leads to a great 46 for the young
person who wants to find his or her own 47 . But the barrier is worth climbing over. The road is
worth 48 . You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. You may want
to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. Well, come on! Find yourself. Be yourself.
Popularity will come with the people who 49 you for who you are. That’s the only kind of
popularity that really 50 .
31. A. permission B. popularity C. safety D. ambition
32. A. improve B. create C. abandon D. express
33. A. persuade B. cheat C. frighten D. force
34. A. personal B. childish C. similar D. ridiculous
35. A. think about B. speak out C. comment D. discuss
36. A. leave B. change C. arrange D. apply
37. A. famous B. important C. necessary D. impossible
38. A. believing B. finding C. entering D. handling
39. A. came B. developed C. finished D. spent
40. A. academic B. slim C. political D. instant
41. A. evidence B. means C. qualification D. purpose
42. A. innocent B. numb C. complex D. true
43. A. thoroughly B. exactly C. partly D. typically
44. A. form B. last C. break D. adjust
45. A. recall B. desert C. transfer D. seek
46. A. choices B. lessons C. barrier D. goals
47. A. motivation B. path C. hobby D. potential
48. A. destroying B. following C. preparing D. noticing
49. A. encourage B. sympathize C. respect D. remind50. A. varies B. differs C. does D. counts
第 II 卷非选择题（共 60 分）
V．课文填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
So don’t feel sorry for the 51 or make fun of them, and don’t ignore them either. Just
accept them for who they are, and give them 52 to live as rich and full a life as you do.
He had opened the curtains that night so that the other woman would see him and Claire,
53 that there was no risk to Claire’s marriage. But even though Tony had been so clever, he
would have to be rebuilt—you cannot have women 54 in love with machines.
Being badly wounded, the whale soon died. Within a moment or two, its body was 55
swiftly by the killers down into the 56 of the sea.
Sometimes I wonder how 57 chemistry is to these students, most of 58 will be going
back to their villages after Year 8 anyway.
Xie lei, who is 21 years old, has come to our university to study for a business 59 . She
is halfway through the 60 year, which most foreign students complete before applying for a
degree course.
Ⅵ 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于 3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
We're living in a new period of technological and social advancement. Technology has developed
at a 61 (fast) speed over the past one hundred years than it had in the previous thousands of years.
With this speed of advancement, it's easy to fall behind. Even if a person’s life seems 62 (go) well
now, several years down the line, he may find that lack of development in important skills may
cause some big 63 (problem) in his life. For example, a person today 64 is comfortable with
his job may find himself 65 (replace) by a machine tomorrow.
If we stop trying to improve ourselves, we'll find that our skill level doesn't stay on the same level,
but instead 66 (decrease). So we are supposed to keep testing what we know and keep learning new
stuff to stay ahead. Also it's a good idea to 67 (careful) evaluate the things and skills in our life
68 replace those outdated things with better ones
Although it's impossible to predict exactly how things 69 (change)over the next few years, with
update of our skills and a desire to adapt, we’ll find that we're able to stay ahead 70 a changing
world.
Ⅶ. 短文改错（共10处错；每处1分，满分10分）
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧) ，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：在错的词下面划一横线，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。Dear Jack,
I'm delighted to know that you are interested in the Chinese painting club founding in our school.
Now I would like to share you some information about them. Members of our club met once a week.
We have different activities I enjoy about a lot. We invite some well-known professors regular to the
club to teach us basic techniques of painting. At the weekend, we go to some exhibitions, which we
have a good opportunity to enjoy the masterpieces of several famous artist and discuss how we
understand them. Of course, we practice painting in our spared time. Whether you want to know
more about Chinese paintings, the Chinese painting club is really a good choice.
Li Hua
Ⅷ书面表达（25 分）
假定你是李华，你所在的学校要征集一封英文感谢信，以致敬奋战在抗击新型冠状病毒
肺炎第一线的医护人员，请你根据下列要点写封信用于投稿。
1.表达谢意 2.个人感受; 3.表达信心
注意 1.词数 100 左右 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇: 流行病 epidemic 疫情 epidemic situation 新型冠状病毒 novel corona virus
答 案（英语）
语法单选：1-5：BCDAB 5—10: BCCBC 11—15:ABAAC
阅 读：A 篇：16-18 ：ACB B 篇：19-22：CBBD C 篇：23-25：ACA
七 选 五: 26-30：CFGBE
完 型： 31-35 BADCA 36-40 BCCAD 41-45 ADABD 46-50 CBBCD
课文填空：51. disabled 52. encouragement 53. knowing 54. falling 55. dragged
56. depths 57. relevant 58. whom 59. qualification 60. preparation
语法填空：61. faster 62. to be going 63. problems 64. who 65. replaced
66. decreases 67. carefully 68. and 69. will change 70. Of
改 错：第一句：founding-------founded 第二句：share 后加 with; them------it
第三句：met-------meet 第四句：去掉 about
第五句：regular-------regularly 第六句：which-------where; artist-------artists第七句：spared-----spare 第八句：Whether------If
书面表达：
Dear Medical workers
I am Li Hua, a high middle school student in Shanxi. I'm writing to express sincere gratitude to
you all for your devotion and sacrifice in this battle against the Novel Corona Virus. In this
epidemic, it is you who, despite the lack of equipment and the potential of infection, desperately
rescue those infected but striving for life. It is also you who have shed new light on the virus with
expertise to build up our confidence to defeat it. It is you who deserve all the admiration and love .
I can never express our thankfulness too much for your selfless contribution. It's widely believed
that our joint efforts China will win the battle and make a quick recovery
Good luck and stay well
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
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