2019-2020 学年度下学期期中考试
高二英语试卷(笔试)
注意事项:
1.试题分第Ｉ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
2.本堂考试 120 分钟，满分 150 分。
3.答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上，并使用 2B 铅笔填涂。
4.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第Ｉ卷 （选择题 共 70 分）
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 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.
We travel the world to experience an unfamiliar culture. It’s an added bonus when the
destination happens to be home to several cultures, thanks to its diverse population.
Toronto
Toronto happens to be one of the most diverse in the world. In fact, nearly half of Toronto’s
residents were born in another country. This cultural mix is most apparent in the city’s community
pockets, including Chinatown, Greektown, Little Italy etc. And although English is most widely
spoken here, the streets are constantly filled with over 140 different languages.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is known and loved for its varied landscape, which offers opportunities to swim at
the beach, hike in the park and explore a lively city all on the same day. That diversity also extends
to its population—people from approximately 140 countries, speaking 86 different languages call the
City of Angeles home where visitors can get a taste of multicultural mix.Sydney
English-speaking visitors to Sydney won’t have any trouble buying their tickets to the Opera
House or ordering up some Aussie barbecue, as it’s the main language used here. That said, it’s not
the only language you may overhear. Approximately 250 different dialects are spoken in this
Australian city. This makes sense, given that 40 percent of the population were born overseas.
Singapore
Singapore might be small, but it packs in a lot of diversity. The Southeast Asian destination has
four official languages—English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil—and approximately 40 percent of its
population were born abroad.
1. Where can people enjoy fascinating scenery?
A．In Singapore. B．In Toronto.
C．In Sydney. D．In Los Angeles.
2. What do these four cities have in common?
A．People speak other languages besides English.
B．Travelers can kill time on the beach.
C．The majority of residents are Chinese.
D．More than half of the population were born overseas.
3. The text is probably helpful for those who are interested in ________.
A．language teaching B．reading and writing
C．touring and culture D．cooking and swimming
B.
Kevin, diagnosed with Dyslexia(读写困难症), rarely spoke a word in class, and if he did, it
would be a “ Yes,” “No,” or “Maybe,” in response to questions. He always scored badly in tests and
saw no hope for the future. That was until he met Sarah, an advisor at a youth center.In 2012, Kevin attended a course called Ready Set Go in that center. The course was for
disadvantaged kids in Kingswood – a low-income area in Sydney’s western suburbs – and its goal
was to teach the kids how to create businesses and offer value to the neighborhood.
At the end of the course, Sarah took the kids to the local area. She asked volunteers to share
their business experiences – Kevin immediately put up his hand. His challenge was to trade his
hotdog selling service for free bread at a bakery. Although scared, Kevin was able to share his
entrepreneur(创业) story with the shop owner and asked if he could exchange his service for some
bread. Unexpectedly, the shop owner told Kevin how moved he was by his story and handed him
some bread for free. By the end of the afternoon, his belief in himself and what was possible was at
an all- time high.
The following week, Kevin sold 70 hotdogs in two hours and made over $200. Soon after, he
delivered public speeches in 20 schools, and was selected as part of his school’s leadership team.
Now he heads a business group working on how to increase potential customer base.
All of his would not have been possible if Kevin had not found his passion and perseverance to
improve himself, and those around him. The guidance and trust of his advisor also helped
to kindle his enthusiasm to go after his goals and dreams in life.
4. What were the kids expected to achieve in the Ready Set Go course?
A．To improve their test scores. B．To create a hot- dog business.
C．To teach in low-income areas. D．To be beneficial to the local area.
5. How did Kevin feel after visiting the local bakery?
A．Scared. B．Confident
C．Touched.
D．Grateful.
6. What does the underlined word “kindle” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A．Inspire B．Share.
C．Continue. D．Express.
7. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A．On the Road to Recovery
B．Turning Failure into Success.
C．Growing Wealthy through Hard Work.
D．From Hopeless Youth to Business Leader
C.
The arm bones of women who lived 7,000 years ago show a surprising level of strength--even
higher than today's professional athletes. That's according to a first-ever study comparing
prehistoric(史前的) bones to those of living people. The finding suggests a revision of history- the
everyday lives of prehistoric women were filled with hard labor, rather than just sitting at home
doing lighter tasks while the men struggled and fought for life.
“Before the study, there are no clear records describing how our ancient ancestors lived. It can
be easy to forget that bone is a living tissue, one that responds to the difficulties we put our bodies
through,” said lead author Alison Macintosh. “Physical force and muscle activity both put pressure
on the bone. The bone reacts by changing in shape, thickness and other aspects over time.”
Previous studies only compared female bones to contemporary male bones, the researchers
said-and that's a problem, because the response of male bones to stress and change is much bigger
than that of women. For instance, as humans moved from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle constantly on
the move to a more settled agrarian(农耕的) one, changes can be observed in the structure of the
shinbone(胫骨)- and these changes were much more evident in men.
However, a comparison of the bones of prehistoric women to the bones of living female athletes
can help us work out a more accurate picture of what those prehistoric women were doing. "By
analyzing the bones of living people and comparing them to the ancient bones, we can start to
explain the kinds of labor our ancestors were reforming, Macintosh said. What they found was that
women's leg strength hasn't changed a great deal, but their arms used to be very powerful.
Prehistoric women, the researchers found, had arm strength 11-16 percent stronger than those of
modern rowers(桨手), and 30 percent stronger than those of non-athletes.
8.What does the study tell about prehistoric women?
A. They were stronger than men. B. They had lighter bones than men.
C. They did tough tasks as the men. D. They spent most time staying at home.9.What problem did previous studies on prehistoric bones have?
A. They lacked enough comparison. B. They only studied men' s bones.
C. They focused little on bones. D. They ignored the lifestyles.
10.What does the underlined word "that" in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Bones’ structure. B. Bones' thickness.
C. Bones’ response to stress. D. Bones’ stress from hard labor.
11.What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. It's still hard to explain our ancestors' lifestyle.
B. Prehistoric women went through much suffering.
C. Women's arms have become much stronger over time.
D. Prehistoric women are stronger than contemporary females.
D.
British scientists monitoring the symptoms(症状) of COVID-19 say a loss of the sense of smell
and an inability to taste food should be added to the list of well-known indicators( 指 标 ) of
COVID-19, which include a high temperature, sore throat, and persistent(持续的) dry cough.
The scientists made the discovery after analyzing data collected through an app. The data was
gleaned from interactions between 1.8 million users and the app between March 24 and March
31.The team looked at the information harvested from the app and developed a mathematical model
that was able to conclude which symptoms in combination were the best at predicting who would
subsequently test positive for the disease. The total basket of symptoms included fever, persistent
cough, fatigue, diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and loss of smell and taste.
"When combined with other symptoms, people with loss of smell and taste appear to be three
times more likely to have contracted COVID-19 according to our data, and should therefore
self-isolate for seven days to reduce the spread of the disease," Tim Spector, the King's College
professor who led the study, told the Reuters news agency.
However, the team said that a loss of smell and taste can also be an indicator of other
infections( 感 染 ), such as a common cold, so not everyone with those symptoms will have
COVID-19.
They said a high fever and persistent cough remain the most important indicators of COVID-19 and the loss of smell and taste should only be noted if they are in combination with other symptoms.
So far, Public Health England and the World Health Organization said more research is needed.
12. The list of well-known indicators of COVID-19 does not include _______.
A. high temperature
B. persistent dry cough
C. a loss of the sense of hearing
D. sore throat
13. What can we learn from Tim Spector’s quote?
A. People who have lost the sense of smell and taste should self-isolate for 7 days.
B. His team developed a mathematical model to find out the positive cases.
C. A loss of smell and taste can also be an indicator of other infections.
D. A loss of smell and taste alone can be used as an indicator of COVID-19.
14. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The data was collected through an app within two weeks.
B. People who can’t smell or taste must have contracted COVID-19.
C. A loss of smell and taste should be considered as one of the indicators of contracting the virus.
D. Patients of COVID-19 are more likely to lose the sense of smell than those with a common cold.
15. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. A common cold and COVID-19.
B. Why we lost the ability of smell and taste.
C. What we should do during the COVID-19 pandemic.
D. New probable symptoms of COVID-19.
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项。
The negative thoughts inside your head can hold you back from making new friends,
connecting with colleagues or sharing your brilliant ideas in meetings. For some people, these
negative thoughts become too powerful and require professional attention. 16 The following are
some tips to quiet your inner critic.
Label the voice.The voice does not define you. Just identify it as an independent entity （实体）and give it a
name. Call it your unreliable speaker, your negative Nelly or your passive Bob. 17 .
18
Negative thinking can do a lot on your central nervous system, causing you to react physically.
19 . Whatever your response ― shaky hands, trembling voice, sweaty brow — a slow breathing in
and a slower breathing out will help comfort the central nervous system.
Trust that the thought will pass.
It’s just a thought, and it’s just not that important—it's irrational after all! 20 You don't
realize you're empowering those thoughts, getting into a tug of war with them. You can choose to
accept its presence in the moment and trust that it will pass.
All in all, don’t let that voice in your head tell you what to do.
A.Don't waste energy fighting it.
B.Calm your central nervous system.
C.Slow your breathing to calm your thoughts.
D.For others, these negative thoughts will pass very soon.
E.Naming the voice almost turns it into someone else talking.
F.Have you ever started getting negative thoughts and suddenly felt physically bad too?
G.For the majority, simple ways can stop them discouraging you from connecting with others.
第二部分 完形填空（共 20 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。
Steve’s Pizza in southern Michigan never makes deliveries. But last week the manager made a
very special 21 . It is a 500-mile exceptional delivery.
Julie and her husband, Rich Morgan, lived in Michigan about 20 years ago, Even though money
was often 22 every month, there was one 23 : a pizza from Steve’s Pizza. But that tradition
came to a(n) 24 when the couple moved 225 miles south to Indianapolis, Indiana. As Julie’s 56th
birthday 25 near, the couple decided to take a trip back to Michigan and get a pizza at Steve’s
Pizza.Unfortunately, the trip had to be 26 after Rich was diagnosed with a(n) 27 disease with a
few days left to live. Julie’s dad, David Dalke, 28 what a special place the pizza shop held in his
son-in-law’s heart. So he 29 called Steve’s Pizza and asked if the shop might send a friendly card
to Rich.
The restaurant’s manager, an 18-year-old boy, Dalton Shaffer, 30 the phone and had a
different 31 . He promised that he would personally 32 by and deliver two extra special pizzas
to the Morgans’ that night. The 18-year-old was not 33 . After work, he drove for three and a half
hours to the Morgans’ for the 34 delivery at 2 in the morning.
Dalton refuse Dalke’s 35 of paying for a hotel room. Around the time Dalton 36 it and
went back to Michigan from the seven-hour roundtrip. Rich and Julie woke up to 37 a late night
delivery they’ll never forget, bursting into 38 at this unbelievable act of kindness.
The news went public only after Julie 39 what Dalton did in a Facebook post. Dalton later
said, “I was super tired, but I made it and that’s what 40 . It was worth it.”
21. A. adjustment B. substitute C. exception D. explanation
22. A. nervous B. tight C. tough D. easy
23. A. treat B. operation C. sacrifice D. holiday
24. A. end B. effect C. agreement D. loss
25. A. gathered B. dragged C. remained D. drew
26. A. ruined B. arranged C. canceled D. forgotten
27. A. slight B. incurable C. strange D. uncommon
28. A. doubted B. knew C. accepted D. suggested
29. A. impatiently B. gratefully C. unexpectedly D. secretly
30. A. picked up B. turned up C. gave out D. got through
31. A. message B. idea C. warning D. position
32. A. stand B. pass C. drop D. go
33. A. joking B. dreaming C. escaping D. bargaining
34. A. inconvenient B. unbearable C. casual D. unbelievable
35. A. requirement B. task C. offer D. choice36. A. took B. paid C. put D. made
37. A. find B. send C. keep D. hide
38. A. tears B. applause C. laughers D. shouts
39. A. assessed B. shared C. commented D. painted
40. A. misses B. helps C. matters D. happens
第 II 卷 （非选择题 共 80 分）
注意事项：
必须使用黑色墨迹签字笔在答题卡上题目所指是的答案区域内作答。答在试题卷上无效。
第一节 首字母填空.（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
1. The instructions are rather c__________, confusing many customers who have bought the
machine.
2. The new collection of this season was i__________ by the traditional Chinese wedding
costumes, which offered the designer some exciting ideas.
3. As an honest person, she feels it against her p__________ to lie about this issue.
4. You are supposed to download the latest v__________ of the software because the current one
is outdated.
5. Children tend to copy the behavior of people whom they a__________ or identify with.
6. Don’t put others in a(n) a__________position by asking them sensitive questions in the public.
7. It’s r__________ to suggest China should be responsible for the outbreak of the recent pandemic
without any evidence.
8. To err(犯错) is human. Stop finding f__________with everything!
9. You look absolutely g__________ in that dress! It must be expensive.
10. I don’t feel at all s__________ towards Kate. She deserves the punishment she got.第二节 短语选择变形填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
1. Re
scue team is digging through the rubble(废墟) __________ other victims.
2. It’s impossible for the small shops __________ giants like Walmart.
3. A man should learn to sort out his own problem without __________ anyone else.
4. __________ modern technology, cars in the future will be driven by the computer instead of
human.
5. Only the high quality of goods and service can __________ a wider customer base, bringing in
more benefit.
6. You __________ your dad when he was your age, especially when smiling.
7. The employer wants the applicants __________ their experience to solve the problems the
company faces right now.
8. I called him George __________ while his name is actually John. How embarrassing!
9. Bacteria(细菌) living in the mouth __________ the protein in food, causing unpleasant smell.
10. The education system needs to change __________ the changing demands of job markets.
第三节 单句语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
阅读每个小题，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
1. On the last day of our weeklong stay, we were invited to attend a private concert on a beautiful
farm on the North Shore under the stars, ___________(listen) to local musicians playing the
traditional music.
appeal to by mistake base…on bring up
be identical to in search of rely on as a consequence of
in the name of break down draw on compete against2. You ought to __________ (tell) me something about these children earlier. Look at all the mess
they made!
3. Teachers should try to create an easy atmosphere __________ their students enjoy the process of
learning.
4. This case will be handed over to the court when all the evidence needed _________ (find).
5. There is no way they can win _________ they have a better strategy at the second half of the
game.
6. When you are reading, make a note of _________ you think is of great importance.
7. The murderer was brought in, with his hands _________ (tie) behind his back.
8. His suggestion yesterday was that James _________ (go) there ahead of time.
9. The next play _________ (put) on stage is from a famous play writer, whose works have been
translated into several languages.
10. __________ (bring) up in the poorest area in West China, these children know the hardship of
life at an early age.
第四节 语篇语法填空（共 10 小题； 每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
There are many great destinations in the UK, one of 1 is the South-West of England. The most
popular regions surrounding the South-West 2 (be) the counties of Devon and Cornwall. They are
by the coast and known for having some of 3 sunniest weather in the UK.
In the heart of the South-West, Dartmoor National Park 4 (vote) the UK’s favorite in 2016. There
are plenty of breathtaking walks to choose from which will lead you 5 (discover) Dartmoof’s
ancient charm!
In the South-West you will find plenty of attractive and often deserted 6 (beach). Some examples
include Whitesand Bay in Cornwall and Woolacombe beach in Devon. If you don’t mind the 7
(slight) cooler temperatures than other beach destinations in Europe, you are in for a real treat!
Apart from 8 (surround) by beautiful nature, the South-West is full of urban gems(精华). The city of Exeter in Devon has great shopping centers as well as lots of cafes 9 pubs. Cornwall has its own
treasures too—pretty villages and towns such as St Ives and Mousehole line the coastline and make
for the perfect locations to spend those 10 (relax) summer afternoons!
第五节 短文改错（共 10 小题； 每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），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：在错的词下划一横线（__），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
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。
How time flies! It won’t be long after I say goodbye to my high school life. Look back on what
has happened, I really want to share one of the most unforgettable experience with you.
It was my first time to give English speech. I felt worried, so I turned to Mrs. Li, my English
teacher, with help. Then, she had encouraged me to work hardly and practice more. Confidently, I
practiced them countless hours. My performance was very successful that it impressed my
classmates a lot. I was not a talent speaker; I knew it took the SWEAT to finally taste the SWEET
success.
第六节 书面表达 （25 分）
假如你是高中生李华，你的英国朋友 Ben 写信来询问预防感染新冠病毒的方法，请你给 Ben
写一封回信，要求如下：
1. 政府所采取的预防性措施
2. 个人应该养成的卫生习惯
3. 希望英国能够早日战胜疫情
注意:
1.词数 100~120;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇: 新冠病毒 coronavirus n. 疫情 pandemic n. 感染 contract vt.
Dear Ben,How are you?
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua期中高二英语笔试答案
阅读理解
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阅读七选五
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完形填空
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首字母填空
1. complicated 2. inspired 3. principle 4. version 5. admire
6. awkward 7. ridiculous 8. fault 9. gorgeous 10. sympathetic
选短语填空
1. in search of 2. to compete against 3. relying on 4. Based on 5. appeal to
6. are identical to 7. to draw on 8. by mistake 9. (will) break down 10. as a consequence of
单句语法填空
1. listening 2. have told 3. where 4. is found/has been found 5. unless
6. what 7. tied 8. (should) go 9. to be put 10.brought
语篇语法填空
1.which 2. are 3. the 4. was voted 5. to discover
6. beaches 7. slightly 8. being surrounded 9. and 10. relaxing
语篇改错
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