2019 学年高二期中考试英语试卷
2020.05
考生须知：
1．本卷满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟；
2．所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；
3．考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。
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 are the two speakers doing?
A. Working. B. Jogging. C. Having a drink.
2 What is the man worried about？
A. The exam. B. The paper. C. His teacher.
3. How long will the man stay in France?
A. Five weeks. B. Three days. C. Two days.
4. What was wrong with Jack?
A. He had a fever. B. He was ill in hospital. C. He was late for work.
5. Why was the man late for work?
A. He was in an accident. B. His car was being repaired. C. He couldn't get his car going.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 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，各小题给出 5 秒钟作答时间。每段对话或独自读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。
6. What are the two speakers talking about?
A. Beautiful subways in the world.
B. Public transportation in Shanghai.
C. The woman's travel experiences.
7. When did the woman go to Shanghai?
A. Two days ago. B. Last week. C. Last month.
听下面一段对话,回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。
8. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The boss left very early.B. The speakers enjoyed themselves at the party.
C. The man regretted having invited his wife's boss.
9. What is the boss like?
A. Nice. B. Impolite. C. Shy.
听下面一段对话,回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。
10. What does the man want to sell?
A. Furniture. B. Garden supplies. C. An apartment.
11. Why does the man want to sell his belongings?
A. He needs money. B. He is moving. C. He likes new things.
12. How is the man going to pay?
A. By check. B. In cash. C. By credit card.
听下面一段对话,回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。
13. What's the relationship between Mary and John?
A. Classmates. B. Mother and son. C. Brother and sister.
14. What is John doing?
A. Putting his shoes. B. Making a telephone call. C. Getting ready for school.
15. How does John go to school?
A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By bike.
16. How many people are there in Mary's family?
A. Three. B. At least five. C. No more than four.
听下面一段独白,回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。
17. How can people avoid forgetting things according to the speaker?
A. By keeping a diary. B. By making a schedule. C. By being reminded by others.
18. What does “a master schedule” mean?
A. A schedule made for yourself.
B. A schedule made for your boss.
C. A schedule with all important things and the time to use.
19. How many different schedules are mentioned?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
20. What can you use your daily schedule to do?
A. Plan time well. B. Achieve short-term goals. C. Achieve long-term goals.
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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not
running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to
run laps and hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I was “not athletic”.
The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s,
I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was
athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!
The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up
sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces became untied. So I stopped to readjust.
Not the start I wanted!
At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”
By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt severely. Despite the
pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21, I was starving!
As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She
never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. Actually, I got the
same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.
Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can
now call myself a “marathon winner”.
21. The author referred to his experience in the 7th year to ________.
A. treasure his precious old days B. prove his inability in sports then
C. defend himself from prejudice D. convey his gratitude to the teacher
22. What happened to the author eventually during his first marathon?
A. He succeeded for a strong will. B. He quit running halfway.
C. He was awarded the first prize. D. He walked to the end.
23. What does the story mainly tell us?
A. One is never too old to learn.
B. Failure is the mother of success.
C. Family support is the fountain of success.
D. Success can be acquired with a great effort of will.
B
Children are becoming addicted to social media for their sense of self-worth, a major study
warned. It found many youngsters measure their status(形象) by public approval they get online,
often through “likes”. Some change their conduct in real life to improve their image online.
The research into youngsters aged from 8 to 16 was carried out by Children's
Commissioner(专员) Anne Longfield. She said social media firms were exposing children to
major psychological risks, with some youngsters starting secondary school ill-equipped to deal
with the huge pressure they faced online. Youngsters felt their friendships could be at risk, not responding to social media posts quickly and around the clock.
Children aged 8 to 10 were "starting to feel happy" when others liked their posts. However,
those in the 10 to 12 age group were "concerned with how many people like their posts",
indicating a “need” for social recognition that gets stronger the older they become.
Children tended to compare themselves to others online. "Then there is this push to
connect—if offline, will you miss something, will you miss out, will you show you don't care
about those you are following, all come together in a huge way at once." Miss Longfield said,
"For children it’s very difficult to handle." The Commissioner found children as young as 8 were
using social media platforms largely for fun.
However, the research—involving eight groups of 32 children aged 8 to 12—suggested that
as they grew, they became increasingly anxious online. When they started secondary school—at
age 11—children were already far more conscious of their image online and felt more pressure
to ensure popularity of their posts, the research found.
Meanwhile, they still did not know how to dispose of mean-spirited jokes, or the possible
sense of inability if compared with celebrities(名人) or more brilliant friends online. They also
faced pressure to respond to messages at all hours of the day—especially at secondary school
when more youngsters have mobile phones.
The Commissioner advocated schools and parents do more to prepare children for the
emotional minefield(雷区) . "It's vital that new age-appropriate relationship and sex education
lessons help equip children to deal with growing demands of social media.” Social media
companies must "take more responsibility" and monitor websites better or adjust their websites
to the needs of youngsters.
24. What may account for Children’s addiction to social media?
A. To get their status recognized. B. To reduce psychological risks.
C. To change their conduct in real life. D. To deal with huge emotional pressure.
25. How was the research conducted?
A. It covered children of all ages.
B. It sought assistance help from parents.
C. It was sponsored by social media companies.
D. It divided children into groups and compared them.
26. During the process of addiction, children have a tendency to ________.
A. switch off from social media platforms
B. become less conscious of their image online
C. pick up anxiety and pressure steadily while becoming older
D. develop skills to dispose of mean-spirited jokes and the sense of loss
27. How should the problem solved according to Anne Longfield ?
A. Children should be banned from visiting the web.
B. Schools must keep track of children's use of social media.C. It demands cooperation among families, schools and companies.
D. Social media companies need to create more apps to satisfy youngsters.
C
By the end of the century, if not sooner, oceans will be bluer and greener thanks to a
warming climate, according to a new study.
At the heart of the phenomenon lie tiny marine microorganisms（海洋微生物）called
phytoplankton. Owing to the way light reflects off the organisms, these phytoplankton create
colorful patterns on the ocean surface. Ocean color varies from green to blue, depending on the
type and concentration of phytoplankton. Climate change will fuel the growth of phytoplankton
in some areas, while reducing it in other spots, resulting in changes in the ocean’s appearance.
Living on the ocean surface, Phytoplankton absorb carbon dioxide into the ocean while
giving off oxygen. When they die, they bury carbon in the deep ocean, and help to adjust the
global climate. But phytoplankton are allergic to the ocean’s warming trend. Warming changes
essential characteristics of the ocean and can affect phytoplankton growth.
Stephanie Dutkiewicz, a scientist in MIT’s Center for Global Change Science, built a
climate model that projects changes to the oceans throughout the century. In a world that warms
up by 3℃, it found that multiple changes to the ocean color would occur. The model projects
that currently blue areas with little phytoplankton could become even bluer. But in some waters,
a warming will make conditions suitable for phytoplankton, and these areas will turn greener.
“Not only are the quantities of phytoplankton in the ocean changing,” she said, “but the type of
phytoplankton is changing.”
And why does that matter? Phytoplankton are the base of the food web. “If certain kinds
begin to disappear from the ocean,” Dutkiewicz said, “it will change the type of fish that will be
able to survive.” Those kinds of changes could affect the food chain.
Whatever color changes the ocean may experience in the coming decades will probably be
too gradual and unnoticeable, but they could mean significant changes. “It’ll be a while before
we can statistically show that the changes are happening because of climate change,” Dutkiewicz
said, “but the change in the color of the ocean will be one of the early warning signals that we
really have transformed our planet.”
28. What is the major cause that directly results in changes in the ocean’s color?
A. The temperature of sea water. B. The type and concentration of phytoplankton.
C. The oxygen given off by phytoplankton. D. The amount of carbon dioxide in the area.
29. What can be learned from the passage?
A. Phytoplankton have been used to control global climate.
B. Phytoplankton are of little significance in Dutkiewicz’s research.
C. Phytoplankton are not sensitive to the warming trend in the ocean.
D. A warming trend helps phytoplankton grow and oceans may appear greener.
30. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To describe the importance of phytoplankton.
B. To explain the effects of climate change on oceans.
C. To introduce a new approach to phytoplankton study.
D. To assess the consequences of changes in ocean color.
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。
How Arts Contribute to Our Economy
When it comes to arts, most people tend to imagine the end product, beautiful paintings,
wonderful pieces of music, or award-winning performances in the theater. But arts groups bring
broader value to communities. 31 .
The arts create jobs that help develop the economy. Any given performance takes a tour bus
full of artists, technical experts, managers, musicians, or writers to create an appealing piece of
art. 32 . Another group of folks is needed to help market the event. Digital media
experts, photographers, booking agents and promoters( 推 广 者 ) are hired to sell tickets and
promote the event.
33 . Here is an example. In 2005, when the Bishop Arts Theatre was donated
to a town in Dallas, the location was considered a poor area. After putting more than $1 million
in reconstructing the building, they began producing a full season of theater performances, jazz
concerts, and year-round arts education programs. Soon, waves of jazz lovers flooded in to enjoy
an evening. Then, came a series of work force outside the arts industry, including accountants,
marketers, hotel managers, printers, and other kinds of workers. 34 .
Definitely, arts are efficient economic drivers when supported. It’s wrong to have prejudice
against majors in art and assume arts groups cannot make a profit. But to stay in business, arts
groups must produce returns. 35 . But those who truly understand the economic
effect and can work to change the patterns can create a wide range of career possibilities.
A. Here are some tips on how to achieve profits in the arts.
B. Here are some ways in which the arts benefit our economy.
C. A successful arts neighborhood creates a chain effect throughout a community.
D. These people earn a living income for their professional knowledge and skills.
E. No doubt the theater has contributed to the area’s development and economic growth.
F. To be major in the arts, you need to have an understanding of the brilliant potential of your
choice.
G. If you are a student considering taking up the arts, chances are you have been ill-advised to
have a plan B.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白
处的最佳选项。
The 65-year-old Steve Goodwin, suffering from early Alzheimer’s, was losing his memory.
As a keen lover of the piano, he was truly 36 about music, 37 he had never
performed outside the family.
Melissa, his daughter, insisted it’s 38 worthwhile to save his music. Steve 39 ,
tears in eyes. 40 , Naomi, Melissa’s best friend and a talented pianist, came and met Steve
for the first time, showing willingness to help.
She told Steve she’d love to hear him play the 41 . Steve moved and sat at the bench,
hands 42 as he gently placed his fingers on the keys. Naomi put a small 43 near the
piano. In great difficulty, Steve pressed on, playing for the first time in his life for a 44 .
“It was amazingly 45 , worth saving." Naomi said after listening to the recording.
They met every other week. He’d move his fingers 46 on the piano, and then she’d
take his place. He 47 to explain what he heard in his head. He stood by the piano, eyes
closed, listening for the first time to his own work being played by someone else.
Steve and Naomi spoke in music. He heard it, all of it, but just couldn’t play it.
However, working with Naomi did 48 for Steve. It had completely excited within
him the faith 49 he could write one last song. Steve called it “Melancholy Flower”.
Naomi managed to 50 16 of Steve’s favorite, and most personal songs. The Goodwin
family found a sound engineer to record Naomi playing Steve’s songs. They thought that would
be the end. But it wasn’t.
In the months 51 the Christmas concert, Naomi told the director she had a special one
in mind: “Melancholy Flower”. She believed that Steve’s music was beautiful and professional
and needed to be shared to the 52 . They were soon 53 to add it to the playing list.
Steve considered it an honor, too.
By then, Steve was having a hard time remembering the names of his friends. He arrived
and was 54 in the front row, surrounded by his family. The house lights faded. Naomi took
the stage. Her fingers. His 55 .
36. A. enthusiastic B. unconfident C. anxious D. embarrassed
37. A. as if B. even if C. so that D. what if
38. A. other than B. rather than C. more than D. less than
39. A. approved B. opposed C. appointed D. panicked
40. A. Casually B. Actually C. Abnormally D. Consequently
41. A. guitar B. violin C. piano D. sax
42. A. waving B. trembling C. withdrawing D. dancing43. A. sculpture B. compass C. speaker D. recorder
44. A. friend B. child C. stranger D. colleague
45. A. admirable B. stressful C. ridiculous D. specific
46. A. automatically B. ambitiously C. smoothly D. clumsily
47. A. tended B. struggled C. demanded D. guaranteed
48. A. wonders B. impressions C. coincidences D. attempts
49. A. what B. that C. which D. when
50. A. put up with B. exchange with C. figure out D. subscribe to
51. A. leading to B. appealing to C. adapting to D. applying to
52. A. addicted B. guilty C. professional D. public
53. A. at risk B. in desperation C. in agreement D. with dignity
54. A. instructed B. seated C. possessed D. assisted
55. A. eyes B. wrists C. stomach D. heart
第二节：（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。
Are you emotionally and 56 (psychological) healthy? As humans, we're so
complex and having ups and downs 57 (be) normal. But in general, evaluate where
you stand emotionally. If it's in a healthy place and you can manage your emotions properly --
great! But if you have a negative attitude and energy about you, realize that it's not only just
affecting you, 58 others too. That energy pours into everything you do, and everyone
around will feel all the 59 (effect), too.
How's your spirituality? In this sense, spirituality is about having 60 clear
purpose and being 61 agreement with your true self. Do you wake up every morning
excited for 62 your life is about, and have gratitude for all you already have? If not,
you may not be listening and living to what your heart truly desires. Living this way long term
may affect the essence（本质）of your inner being.
Be kind to yourself. It can be tough to put your health and 63 (happy) first when
life is demanding between your career, family, friendships, relationships, and so on. If you can
think of any ways 64 (improve) your well being and love yourself more, start today!
Take a baby step towards this. Try getting more sleep. Move your body in a way you feel good.
Take time for yourself to be with your thoughts without 65 (disturb) and feel that
peace.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华。疫情期间，你校“文艺周”（Art Week）闭幕汇演将通过 APP 平台
bilibili 进行直播。你的外国笔友 Jack 对中国文艺节目很感兴趣，请用英语写一封信，邀请他在线观看。要点如下：
1. 提出邀请；
2. 观看的时间、方式和汇演的内容。
注意：1. 词数 80 左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 参考词汇：疫情期 epidemic period； 新冠病毒 novel coronavirus
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第二节 读后续写（满分 25 分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Emily White came to the world 17 years ago, with so many birth problems in her body.
Some of her organs, bones and muscles were out of shape. No one expected her to survive long.
She did make it but with her strange body figure, everyone could recognize her, even from a
distance.
In her hometown, a yearly outdoor performance was held in the school auditorium(礼堂). It
had been performed for so many years and actually had become one of the most important
events of the Christmas season for many of the town's people.
Many people tried out each year for it, but so many were turned away. It can only include
the most excellent people in the field.
Emily had a beautiful singing voice. Last year she went to Mrs. Owens- her music teacher
to ask to join in the performance. Without letting her sing, Mrs. Owens took a glance at Amy's
body and said, "Child, you are just not suitable. Everyone would stare at you and that would
make you uncomfortable. It would make them uncomfortable, too.”
Without singing a single note, Emily was sent back through the door of the choral room.
Hurt and upset, she decided never to try out again. But Mrs. Owens then retired.
This year, there came a new music teacher, Mr. Butler. He heard about Emily and
suggested that she have a try.
Emily didn't want to be rejected again, so she hesitated about it. As Emily struggled, the
door was pushed open and Mr. Butler called, “Emily, you're next." Kind of nervous as she was,
Emily did as Mr. Butler told her to. Mr. Butler sat by the piano to keep Emily company. When
Emily finished her testing performance, she thanked Mr. Butler and knew the result would
be posted on the door of the choral room the next day.
Emily couldn't sleep that night. She tossed and turned in bed one thousand times. She was
suffering from the feelings that she didn't fit and the great need to be accepted. By the next
morning, her stomach was even in pain due to stress.
注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右； 2. 至少使用 5 个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1：
Emily hurried to the choral room and anxiously glanced at the list on the door.
Paragraph 2：
Finally, the day of performance came.
2019 学年高二期中考试英语试卷参考答案
听力：
1 – 5 BBACC 6 – 10 ACCBA 11 – 15 BBCCB 16 – 20 BBCCA
阅读理解：
21 – 25 BADAD 26 –30 CCBDB 31 – 35 BDCEG
完形填空：
36 – 40 ABCAD 41 – 45 CBDCA 46 – 50 DBABC 51 – 55 ADCBD
语法填空：
56. psychologically 57. is 58. but 59. effects 60. a
61. in 62. what 63. happiness 64. to improve 65. being disturbed
应用文写作
Dear Jack,
Knowing that you are enthusiastic about Chinese art, I’m writing to inform you of
arrangements about Our school’s annual Art Week.
Due to the novel coronovirus, the closing ceremony is to be performed at 8:00 pm, this
Friday on the APP bilibili. A wide range of fantastic performances, including choral, traditional dancing and programs related to our battle against the virus, will be given, thus making it a
golden chance to get a deeper taste of Chinese culture. Please log on timely to enjoy the feast.
I would appreciate it if you could accept my invitation.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写：
Emily hurried to the school and nervously glanced at the list on the door of the choral room.
The fear of being rejected came to strike again. “Jeff Green, Rose Black…” she murmured as her
eyes moved upward. “Wow!” Emily abruptly covered her wide-opened mouth, feeling as if her
heart would jump out. There, at the top of the list was posted her name. The leading singer!
However, whispers around her pulled her back to earth. Just then, she felt a pat on the shoulder.
It was Mr. Butler. “We selected you for our faith in your abilities and voice.” Inspired, Emily
practiced even harder for the day of performance.
Finally the day for the performance came. Emily’s eyes danced with excitement as she
stepped on to the stage. Standing still, she heard noises among the crowd. Obviously not cheers!
Emily felt nervous again and even her legs began trembling. At that moment, her eyes parked on
Mr. Butler at the corner. He nodded and exchanged a determined glance with her, which timely
put her heart back in place. With the music rising, Emily began her singing. Her sweet voice
poured and the audience fell into an abrupt silence. When she finished, the auditorium erupted
into a sea of cheers. Emily White in tears, with so many birth problems in her body, became the
shiniest star!
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