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重庆市万州第三中学2020届高二下期半期考试
英语试题
第I卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 the woman do first?
A. Give up the Mr. Fro case. B. Design a new brand. C. Have some coffee.
2. What does the woman want?
A. A dress. B. A pair of shoes. C. A pair of trousers.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a laundry. B. At the man’s. C. In a suit shop.
4. What do people think of that piece of music?
A. Beautiful. B. Unbearable. C. Complicated.
5. What do we know about Alice's father?
A. He always helps others.
B. He doesn't live with Alice.
C. He is too old to look after himself.
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，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
6. What can't the girl bear most?
A. Sharing the bathroom with others.
B. No chance to chat with friends.
C. The strict school rules.
7. When should students go back to the dormitory?
A. By 9:00 pm. B. By 9:30 pm. C. By 10:00 pm.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. How does the woman like cooking?
A. Time-consuming. B. Enjoyable. C. Easy.
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Waitress and customer. B. Cook and trainee. C. Husband and wife.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What did the boy just do?
A. He played basketball with Paul.
B. He quarreled with his mother.
C. He cleaned the window.
11. How might Mr. Henry feel now?
A. Scared. B. Angry. C. Guilty.
12. What will Paul probably do tomorrow?
A. Have tea in the boy's house.
B. Apologize to the woman.
C. Pay back the money.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. How long hasn't the couple seen each other?
A. Two days. B. Two weeks. C. Two months.
14. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The woman is going to give birth.
B. The woman can't bear the hotness.
C. The woman works very hard.
15. What did Lisa's father do?
A. He worked on a special project.
B. He shared the good news with his friends.
C. He traveled with his business friends.
16. What's wrong with the man's company?
A. The sales manager is a vacant position.
B. It is swallowed up by the giant.
C. It needs to enlarge.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What will the speaker do before going to Australia?
A. Book a room. B. Contact his friend. C. Save enough money.
18. What interests the speaker most in Australia?
A. Aboriginal tribes. B. Queensland University. C. The herd.
19. Which city will the speaker visit first in America?
A. Chicago. B. San Francisco. C. New York.
20. What can the speaker expect on the Mountains of Kenya?
A. Wild animals.
B. Amazing snow scenery.
C. Many mountain climbers.
第二节 阅读理解（共两节，共20小题；每小题2分，共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
Passenger Information
Carry-on Bag Rules
When travelling on China Southern planes, we ask our customers to follow our simple bag rules.
---Each passenger is allowed to bring one bag onto the plane.
---Weight limit: Each carry-on bag may weigh up to 10 kilos.
---Size limit: Each carry-on bag can be up to 110cm long, 60cm high and 30cm wide.
---Additional bags and oversized/overweight bags may be allowed on the plane if there is enough room. There will be a fee for such bags (see the table below). Please note that if your bag breaks more than one rule then you must pay a fee for each rule broken.
Safety Rules
For the safety of our passengers, the following items must not be taken onto the plane:
---Bottles containing gas (e.g. cigarette lighter)
---Bottles containing any cream, oil or other liquid that are over 100ml.
Note:
If you have any liquid medicines over 100ml that you must use during your flight, please contact our customer service manager on 34533566 to make arrangements at least 24 hours before your departure. You will need to have a doctor’s letter explaining why you need the medicine.
Bag Fees
Rule
Fee
Overweight*
Bags heavier than 10 kilos
￥100 per kilo over limit
Oversized**
Bags larger than 110cmX60cmX30cm
￥250 per bag
Extra bags
￥400 per extra bag
*No bag over 15 kilos will be allowed on the plane. **No bag over 150cm long or 80cm high may be taken on the plane. Passengers must put such bags in the plane’s storage.
21.What is not allowed to be taken onto the plane by a passenger?
A.A bag that is 120cm long
B. A gas bottle
C.A 100ml bottle of cream
D. Medical equipment
22.When must a passenger speak with the manager about taking over 100ml of liquid medicine onto their flight?
A.After they get on the plane
B.Six hours before their flight
C.At least one day before their flight
D.When they arrive at the airport
23.How much will a passenger pay for a carry-on bag that is 110cmX50cmX25cm in size and weighs 13 kilos?
A.￥250 B.￥300 C.￥550 D.￥850
B
On a cold winter day, many years ago, a French art teacher named Pierre Chevalier got on a train in Lyon to go to Paris. When he started his journey, he did not know that it was the beginning of almost 40years of accidents and near death experiences.
During the journey, the train fell into an icy river, killing 12 passengers. Chevalier managed to swim back to the river bank. He only had a broken leg.
Two years later, Chevalier was on a plane from Paris to Moscow when a door suddenly opened and he fell out. A few minutes later, the plane crashed; 27 people were killed. Chevalier was so lucky that he landed in a haystack(干草堆).
A few years later, he was hit by a bus, but again had no serious injuries. Then a year after that, he was driving on a mountain road when he saw a truck coming straight at him. He drove the car off the road, jumped out, landed in a tree--and watched his car fall 100 meters down the mountain.
"There are two ways you can look at it," Chevalier said, "I' m either the world' s unluckiest man, or the world' s luckiest." When a reporter asked Chevalier what he thought, he chose the "luckiest" one.
Two years ago, aged 71, Chevalier bought his first lottery ticket(彩票) in 50 years and won more than 2 million. After this, a TV company in America said they wanted him to make an advertisement. At first he accepted, but then he changed his mind. Chevalier said he would not fly to Los Angeles for the filming, because he did not want to push his luck. Who knows? If he had accepted the invitation, maybe he would have had another accident. But Mr. Chevalier is a lucky man. If he had had another accident, he probably would have survived that too!
24. In the train accident many years ago, Chevalier ________.
A. didn't get injured at all B. was finally pulled out of the river
C. was the only passenger to survive D. was lucky enough to be alive
25. Why did Chevalier refuse to make the advertisement?
A. Because he had won f 2 million. B. Because he didn't want to risk his life.
C. Because he didn't want to leave home. D. Because he didn't like the TV company.
26. The text mainly talks about ________.
A. a man with nine lives B. the unluckiest man in the world
C. a man who traveled around the world D. a man who earned £2 million in a lottery
27.All the experiences the man had are true except ________.
A.a train accident B.an air crash C.shipwreck D.traffic accident
C
Conventional wisdom says that hardship can make us old before our time. In fact, a new study suggests that violence not only leaves long-term scars on children's bodies, but also changes their DNA, causing changes that equal to seven to ten years of premature aging (提前衰老).
“Scientists measured this by studying the ends of children' s chromosomes(染色体), called telomeres.” says Idan Shalev, lead author of a study published in Molecular Psychiatry.
Telomeres are special DNA sequences (序列)which prevent the DNA in chromosomes from separating. They get shorter each time a cell divides, until a cell cannot divide any more and dies.
Several factors have been found to shorten telomeres including smoking, radiation (辐射) and psychological stress, such as being treated badly when young, and taking care of someone who is permanently ill.
In the study, researchers examined whether exposure to(暴露于) violence could make children' s telomeres shorten faster than normal. They interviewed the mothers of 236 children at the ages of 5, 7 and 10, asking whether the children had been exposed to violence between the mother and her partner, having been treated badly in a physical way by an adult, or bullying. Researchers measured the children's telomeres— in cells from their cheeks—at the ages of 5 and 10.
Telomeres shortened more quickly in children exposed to two or more types of violence, says Shalev. Unless such a pattern changes, the study suggests these children could be expected to develop diseases related to aging, such as heart attacks or memory loss, seven to ten years earlier than children of the same age.
Shalev says there is hope for these children. His study found that in some cases, telomeres can lengthen. “Better nutrition,exercise and stress reduction are three things that may be able to lengthen telomeres,” he says.
28. The new study found that ________.
A. hardship has a long-term effect on a child's mind
B. violence leaves scars on a child's mind
C. hardship can change a child's DNA
D. violence can speed up a child's aging
29. According to the passage, telomeres ________.
A. are at the ends of people's chromosomes B. can help prevent DNA from separating
C. can make a cell die quickly D. become shorter before they die
30. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Violence can cause quick cell division in children’s body.
B. Children at the ages of 5 to 10 are more likely to be exposed to violence.
C. Being treated badly will make a child's telomeres shorten faster.
D. Children who have shorter telomeres may have a heart attack earlier.
31. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Violence Aging Children’s DNA. B. Children’s Changing DNA Patterns
C. Violence and Telomeres D. The Function of Telomeres
D
Scores on English tests are very important to students around the world. In order to make sure that they do their best, both students and teachers should stay informed of how these tests are changing.
Clive Roberts, a director at ELS Educational Services, says the tests are changing greatly in response to the global growth in the use of English as a common language among people with different native languages. He says, " English is one of the keys now
to international student mobility. So, for that reason, a lot of new tests are being developed; old tests are being revamped to meet the needs of universities and employers worldwide."
Mr. Roberts says several parts of standardized tests have changed recently. Now, many tests are given on computers. And, he says, tests measure all four skills of language learning: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Computer testing will reduce the length of time required for testing, because the tests adjust to the test-taker's ability. These computer adaptive tests also increase accuracy in scoring. Computer-adaptive tests change depending on the test-taker's responses. They can beçome more or less difficult during the testing session. For this reason, the set of correct answers will be different for each test-taker.
Another change to language testing relates to cultural sensitivity. Mr. Roberts says test development companies are now hiring people with intercultural communication backgrounds. The companies want to make sure the test does not upset test takers. Having negative feelings may affect a student's performance on the test.
The tests have also become more proficiency - oriented. The items are being designed in such a way that they test real-world proficiency and not simply sort of an artificial environment or a specific set of skills that are taught in a classroom. So a lot of authentic texts, and a lot of authentic listening passages are being used.
In addition, changes to the tests will encourage schools to teach their students to use English for everyday life and study.
32. What does the writer intend to do in Paragraph 1?
A. Introduce the topic of the text.
B. Emphasize the importance of English test scores.
C. Talk about the changed tests.
D. Show his/her concern about language learning.
33. Which of the following may replace the underlined word" revamped" in Paragraph 2?
A. increased B. improved C. simplified D. saved
34. Which of the following is NOT a change of the English test?
A. Time-saving. B. Computer-assisted.
C. Inflexibility. D. Real-world proficiency.
35. People with intercultural communication backgrounds are employed ________.
A. to take the test themselves first
B. to evaluate the quality of the test
C. to ensure the test won't be culturally offensive
D. to tell the intercultural differences arising from the test
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。
Apologizing the Right Way to a Friend
Why are apologies so difficult? Saying you are sorry can be one of the most difficult things you do. But we all make mistakes, so you'll probably have an occasion when you need to apologize.
Perhaps you had a big blow up and realized later you reacted poorly.36____ Whatever the reason,apologizing can help you both heal and move on from the situation.
37________.First, you acknowledge that you did something wrong. With an apology,you take responsibility for your actions,which allows your friend to forgive you. Second,an apology gives you sincerity as a friend.38________,but that doesn’ t mean you still shouldn’ t apologize.
Now, what are elements of a proper apology? 39________ ,depending on what the offense was,where it was done, and who you are apologizing to. In general, a good apology should include the following: a request for their attention,an acknowledgment of what happened,sincerity in admitting you did something wrong and the words. "I'm sorry" or “I apologize."
Here are things never to say when apologizing. Note that the art of apologizing involves taking responsibility. Never apologize as a way to “shut someone up” when they are saying you hurt their feelings and you don’t think you did. 40________, you should talk things through with your friend until you see why they are hurt or how you came across. You'll really need to self-reflect so you can see things from your friend' s point of view.
A. When you make your apology in person
B. If you really believe you did nothing wrong
C. Apologies benefit friendships in a variety of ways
D. The way you apologize is going to be slightly different
E. Apologizing the right way,however, may take a little practice
F. Or maybe you just didn’t show support when you needed to
G. Sometimes our pals forgive us easily for the minor things we do wrong
第三部分 英语知识运用（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）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（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。
Many years ago I was on a bicycle trip through the beautiful countryside. Suddenly，dark clouds __41__ overhead and rain began to fall，but several hundred yards __42__，the sun shone brilliantly. Riding，__43__，as rapidly as I could，I found it __44__ to get into the clear.The clouds with their rain kept advancing faster than I could race forward.I continued this unequal competition for an exhausting half hour __45__ realizing that I could not win my way to the bright area in front of me.
Then it __46__ me that I was wasting my strength in unimportant hurry，while paying no attention to the scenery for the sake of which I was making the trip. The storm could not last forever and the discomfort was not __47__．Indeed，there was much to look at which might __48__ have escaped me. As I looked around with sharpened __49__，I discovered the rain mists(薄雾)which now __50__ the wooded hills and the fresh clearness of the different greens were fascinating(迷人的)．My __51__ at the rain was gone and my eagerness to __52__ it disappeared. It had provided me with a new view and helped me realized that the __53__ of beauty and satisfaction may be found close at hand.
I understand there is no sense in my __54__ ever to flee from circumstances which cannot be avoided but which I might bravely __55__ and turn to something
good.I know that half the battle is __56__ if I can face trouble with courage，__57__ with high spirit，and triumph with humility.It has become ever __58__ to me that danger is far from disaster，that temporary defeat may come as a sign of final __59__，and that，in the last analysis，all achievement is beyond your __60__ unless you are willing to go through various challenges and difficulties in life.
41．A.piled up B．cleared up C．broke up D．picked up
42．A.behind B．ahead C．above D．beneath
43．A.therefore B．however C．besides D．meanwhile
44．A.unnecessary B．likely C．tough D．comfortable
45．A.before B．after C．while D．as
46．A.warned B．suspected C．hit D．noticed
47．A.unbearable B．acceptable C．valuable D．reliable
48．A.therefore B．consequently C．accordingly D．otherwise
49．A.confusion B．appreciation C．wisdom D．courage
50．A.crowned B．rolled C．swept D．floated
51．A. annoyance B．surprise C．excitement D．curiosity
52．A.enjoy B．embrace C．stop D．escape
53．A.secrets B．sources C．causes D．advantages
54．A.requesting B．waiting C．attempting D．expecting
55．A.meet B．avoid C．decline D．guarantee
56．A.won B．joined C．changed D．ignored
57．A.happiness B．joy C．disappointment D．anger
58．A.worse B．stranger C．clearer D．funnier
59．A.failure B．decision C．relief D． victory
60．A.control B． reach C．praise D．description
第II卷
第二节 短文填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）：
阅读下面材料，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。
Red is a particularly popular color in China. A pair of red shoes , 61.______ they are for sports, dances or just fashion, is a must-have for every Chinese woman’s shoe collection. For most Chinese brides, red shoes should also be worn 62.______ their big day,
As women’s feet 63.______ (connect) with female attraction, red shoes often emphasize this aspect 64.______ convey a special beauty. In some classic Chinese novels, there are 65.______ (describe) of charming women in red silk shoes.
If you wear a dark dress in cold 66.______ (season), a pair of red shoes can raise your ensemble(整套服装)to a 67.______ (high) level. They can also go with different levels of red color, 68______ (give) the wearer a lively and joyful look.
69______ (sure), red will always be a beloved color for designers, and red shoes have also become a choice for many supermodels. If you are also a fan of this70______ (energy) color, consider wearing a pair of red shoes for every Chinese Lunar New Year!
笫四部分 写作（共两节；满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）：
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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：在错的词下画一横线，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。
Last week, my friends and me went to watch Jay Chou’s performance in Guangzhou. There are crowds of cheerful fans there, many of who came from other cities. Jay began his performance with one of his most famous song. We all cheered and shouted out his name, but some even cried with joy. When Jay began to sing the seventh song it called Sunny Day, it started to rain. Therefore, the concert was not interrupted and we got even more exciting in the rain. At last, Jay finished the concert with a speech, thank his fans for always supporting him. What memorable experience!
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华,美籍交换生Lisa在邮件中说对你校举行的“阅读经典好书”(Read classic books)活动十分感兴趣,请你回封邮件详细地介绍此活动。内容包括:
1.阐述阅读经典好书的意义(提高学习、丰富生活等);
2.列举阅读活动安排;
3.期待她的参与。
注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Lisa,
________________________________ _______
__________________________________________ _
___________________________________ __ __
Yours,
Li Hua
英语试题答案
听力：1-5CBAAB 6-10CCACA 11-15BACAB 16-20CBACB
阅读理解：21-23 BCB 24-27 DBAC 28-31 DBDA 32-35 ABCC
七选五:36-40 F C G D B
完形填空:41-45ABBCA 46-50CADBA 51-55ADBCA 56-60ACCDB
短文填空:61.whether 62.on 63.are connected 64.and 65.descriptions 66.seasons 67.higher 68.giving 69.Surely 70.energetic
短文改错:
Last week, my friends and went to watch Jay Chou’s performance in Guangzhou. There crowds of cheerful fans there, many of came from other cities. Jay began his performance with one of his most famous . We all cheered and shouted out his name, some even cried with joy. When Jay began to sing the seventh song it called Sunny Day, it started to rain. , the concert was not interrupted and we got even more in the rain. At last, Jay finished the concert with a speech, his fans for always supporting him. What memorable experience!
书面表达:
Dear Lisa,
I’m glad that you have an interest in our recent reading activity called “Read classic books”. As we all know, reading classic books is popular and important because it can improve our studying career and enrich our everyday life.
There are some arrangements every week in our school. First, we have an event on Monday where one of us is going to share a classic book and talk about it in detail. We also have a class meeting on Wednesday where we could exchange our views. Besides, every Saturday afternoon, we will gather in a book salon to relax and select our best author and talk about his or her life and works.
I’m sure you can gain a lot from the reading activity. Please come and join us soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
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