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1、重庆市万州二中2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题考生须知：1.本试卷满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟2.必须在答题纸的对应答题位置上答题，写在其他地方无效。第I卷第一部分 听力（共两节，每题1.5分，满分30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秒钟的时间来回来有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt? A. 19.15 B. 9.18 C. 9.15答案是C。1. What does the man want to do?A. Take pho

2、tos. B. Buy a camera. C. Help the woman.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A noisy night B. Their life in town. C. A place of living.3. Where is the man now?A. On his way. B. In a restaurant. C. At home.4. What will Celia do?A. Find a player. B. Watch a game. C. Play basketball.5. What day is

3、 it when the conversation takes place?A. Saturday. B. Sunday. C. Monday.第二节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）请听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项种选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，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秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答6、7题。6. What is Sara going to do?A. Buy John a gift B. Give John a surprise C. Invite Joh

4、n to France7. What does the man think of Saras plan?A. Funny. B. Exciting. C. Strange.听下面一段，回答第8至9题8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter?A. She has to give up her travel plan.B. She wants to visit another city.C. She needs to put off her test.9. What does Diana want Peter to do?A. Help her with her s

5、tudy.B. Take a book to her friend.C. Teach a geography lesson.听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题。10. Why does the man call the woman?A. To tell her about her new job.B. To ask about her job programC. To plan a meeting with her.11. Who needs a new flat?A. Alex. B. Andrea. C. Miranda.12. Where is the woman now?A. In B

6、altimore. B. In New York. C. In Avon.听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。13. What does Jan consider most important when he judges a restaurant?A. Where the restaurant is.B. Whether the prices are low.C. How well the food is prepared.14. When did Jan begin to write for a magazine?A. After he came back to Sweden.B. Bef

7、ore he went to the United States.C. As soon as he got his first job in 1982.15. What may Jan do to find a good restaurant?A. Talk to people in the street.B. Speak to taxi drivers.C. Ask hotel clerks.16. What do we know about Jan?A. He cooks for a restaurant.B. He travels a lot for his work.C. He pre

8、fers American food.听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。17. What do we know about the Plaza Leon?A. Its a new building. B. Its a small town. C. Its a public place.18. When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon?A. Saturday nights. B. Sunday afternoons. C. Fridays and Saturdays.19. Which street is known f

9、or its food shops and markets?A. Via Del Mar Street. B. Fernando Street. C. Hernandes Street.20. Why does the speaker like Horatio Street best?A. It has an old stone surface.B. It is named after a writer.C. It has a famous university.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）（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

10、选出最佳选项。AI travel a lot, and I find out different “styles” of directions every time I ask “How can I get to the post office?”Foreign tourists are often confused in Japan because most streets there dont have names; in Japan, people use landmarks in their directions instead of street names. For example

11、, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop.”In the countryside of the American Midwest, there are not usually many landmarks. There are no mountains, so the land is very fla

12、t; in many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, “Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile.”People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance

13、on the map; they measure distance in time, not miles. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,” they answer, “its about five minutes from here.” You say, “Yes, but how many miles away is it?” They dont know.Its true that a person doesnt know the answer to your question sometimes. What happen

14、s in such a situation? A New Yorker might say, Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I dont know.” People in Yucatan believe that “I dont know” is impolite, They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A tourist can get very, very lost in Yucatan!21. When a tourist asks

15、the Japanese the way to a certain place they usually _A. describe the place carefully B. show him a map of the placeC. refer to recognizable buildings and places D. tell him the names of the streets22. What is the place where people measure distance in time?A. Los Angeles. B. New York. C. Kansas. D.

16、 Iowa.23. People in Yucatan may give a tourist a wrong answer _A. in order to save time B. so as to be polite C. as a test D. for funBThe 14-year-old, Amit Dodani, a talented speaker and persuasive debater at school, suffered as a child from a speech disorder.He began working with a speech therapist

17、 (理疗师) when he was 6 years old, but it was his decision to try out for debate team at the end of seventh grade that helped him most.“That experience changed my life,” he wrote after his team went on to nationals. “It gave me hope, and helped me see my own true potential.”Since he launched MynameMyst

18、ory last year, the site has attracted national and even international attention. Amits mom said her sons website is meant to send a message that no one is alone in their experience, showing how people overcame their challenges and how others can, too.“The big thing that clicked in Amit was the belie

19、f that people are really needed (to help each other) in this country,” she said. “I wasnt surprised he wanted to do this, because at such a young age he had this spirit in him.”In addition to the website, Amit also wanted to expand the idea of sharing stories. So he asked his friends and classmates

20、to donate books to distribute to local hospitals. He hoped to collect perhaps 1,000, but in just two weeks, he received more than 2,300 donations.“There was an absolute connection between the website and books,” Amit said. “But books are something that can really make a difference to someone who is

21、in the hospital and cant go to school.”Amit said hes hoping to organize a large live event for MynameMystory at the end of this year at Chaminade High School in West Hills. Those who shared their stories on the website will be invited to speak and encourage others to share their stories of overcomin

22、g challenges.“Were hoping for big things,” Amit said. “We have a lot of events planned out for the future. The goal is basically to inspire people in a different way.”24. What helped change Amits speaking ability most effectively?A. His speech therapist.B. His mothers careC. His debating experience.

23、D. His teachers efforts.25. Whats the purpose of Amits setting up the website MynameMystory ?A. To attract national and international attention.B. To show others how he overcame his challenges.C. To encourage people to take part in debating.D. To deliver his idea that people can help each other.26.

24、Why did Amit decide to donate books to sick children?A. They are not allowed to visit the website.B. Website and books have no connection.C. They shouldnt be left out in studies.D. Books have a special influence on them.27. Whats the main idea of the text?A. Amit never stops working for his dream.B.

25、 A young boy is helping others in his own way.C. Dont ignore the small things in life.D. MynameMystory helps build up self-confidence.CA European Union program is letting blind people experience famous paintings for the first time. It uses three dimensional (3-D) printing to re-create famous paintin

26、gs so they can be touched.One painting printed with the new technology is Gustav Klimts “The Kiss.” It is a popular attraction at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria. The painting shows a man and a woman standing in a field filled with flowers. They are wearing gold robes and have their arms aro

27、und each other. The man leans down to kiss the woman.Klimt finished the painting in 1908. Until now, people who had trouble seeing could not appreciate the artwork. But thanks to the reproduction they can touch the piece and feel the ridges and depressions. Andreas Reichinger started making 3-D vers

28、ions of artwork in 2020. He said this reproduction was his most difficult project because the couples robes are so detailed.Dominika Raditsch is a blind museum visitor. She touched the reproduction. As she moved her hands around it she said, ”Exactly, can you see these? There are so many details.“ R

29、aditsch said she can imagine what the original painting looks like when she touches the reproduction. “Its somehow round. You can feel it. It comes with it. And in many places its so smooth. And then I think to myself: it probably shines too!” Raditsch said.The Belvedere is not the only museum to ha

30、ve 3-D versions of its artwork. Some of the pieces at the Prado, in Madrid, Spain, have reproductions that can be touched. But the piece in Vienna has one special part: it is made with widely available 3-D printing technology. That means one day, blind art fans anywhere in the world could download t

31、he source files and print the reproductions themselves.28. What is ”The kiss”?A. A European Union project.B. A popular painting.C. A 3-D technology.D. A famous museum.29. Why did Reichinger say this reproduction was difficult to finish?A. The painting was reproduced detailedly.B. The original artwor

32、k was made in 1908.C. Blind art fans cant download the source.D. The 3-D technology is not available.30. How did Raditsch feel when she first touched the reproduction?A. Awkward. B. Puzzled. C. Excited. D. Nervous.31. What is the best title for the text?A. A European Union Program for Museum Visitor

33、sB. 3-D Printing Lets Blind Experience Famous PaintingC. How to Reproduce the World-famous PaintingsD. A Special Museum for Art Fans in Vienna, AustriaDYou are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult plac

34、e. “They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing(内化)your victimization. The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long

35、as you feel a need to blame yourself or others. Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they dont let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they dont blame themselves when they

36、 fail. Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth. Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal wit

37、h many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish (沉溺)in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others-and even themselves-to feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only thems

38、elves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives. In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world an

39、d sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life. In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have a fuller,

40、 richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are. 32. What does the word “They” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?A. Opportunities and problems. B. People and things around you. C. Creators and their choices. D.

41、 Victims and their sufferings.33. According to Paragraph 2, creators _. A. seem willing to experience failures in life B. possess the ability to predict future life C. have potential to create something new D. handle ups and downs of life wisely 34. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Creators and

42、 victims are masters of their lives.B. Creators and victims face quite different things in life.C. Victims can influence more people than creators.D. Compared with victims, creators are more emotional.35. The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that _.A. people need family support to deal with ch

43、allengers in lifeB. strong attachment to sufferings in life pulls people into victimsC. it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their painsD. ones experiences determine his attitude toward life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。A major source of teen stress is s

44、chool exams，and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress，how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teens work. 36 What they look for is your presenceto talk，to cry，or simply to sit with them quietly. Co

45、mmunicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears，but dont let them focus on those fears.Help them get organized. 37 Together，you and your teen can work out a time-table in which he/she can study for what he/she knows will be on the test.Provide a calm setting. He

46、lp your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his/her privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. Its important for your teen to eat a healthy，balanced diet during exam times to focus and do his/her best. 38 If this happens，encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet，rath

47、er than junk food，is best for reducing stress.39 Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and/or do something active when he/she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation，fun，and exercise is all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance his/her time so that he/she will

48、feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.Show a positive attitude. 40 Your panic，anxiety and blame contribute to your teens pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for his efforts. Most importantly，reassure your teen that things will be all right，no

49、 matter what the results are.A. A parents manner will influence their teens emotions.B. Exam stress can make some teens lose their desire for food.C. They will only make the situation worse.D. Encourage your teen not to be nervous.E. The best thing is simply to listen.F. Assist your teen in thinking

50、 about what he has to study and plan accordingly.G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.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，掌握其大意，然后从4160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。I was once in an unusual sociology(社会学) class at Brandeis.Each week we studied t

51、he 41_ we interacted with one another, and how we 42_ to anger, envy, attention. We were human lab rats. More often, someone 43 _crying. I referred to it as the “touchy-feely” course. Mr. Brown said I should be more 44_.One day, Mr. Brown said he had an 45_ for us to try. We were to stand, facing aw

52、ay from our classmates and 46_ backward, relying on another student to 47_ us. Most of us were 48_ with this, and we couldnt let go for more than a few inches 49_ stopping ourselves. We laughed in 50_.Finally, a thin, quiet girl, whom I noticed almost always wear the same clothes, crossed her arms o

53、ver her chest, 51_ her eyes and leaned back, just like one of those Lipton tea advertisements 52_ the model dived into the pool.For a moment, I was 53_ she was going to fall on the floor. At the 54_ moment, her partner grabbed her head and 55_ and pulled her up.“Whoa!” several students yelled. Some

54、56_.Mr. Brown finally smiled.“You see,” he said to the girl, “ you closed your eyes. That was the 57_. Sometimes you cannot believe what you see, you have to believe what you 58_. And if youre ever going to have other people 59_ you, you must feel that you can trust them, 60_, even when youre in the

55、 dark, even when youre falling.”41. A. behaviourB. waysC. coursesD. relationship42. A. respondedB. objectedC. stuckD. referred43. A. went onB. gave upC. put offD. ended up44. A. skillfulB. honestC. open-mindedD. energetic45. A. arrangementB. orderC. instructionD. exercise46. A. jumpedB. moved C. fel

56、lD. ran47. A. catchB. pull C. controlD. support48. A. dissatisfiedB. uncomfortableC. pleasedD. familiar49. A. beforeB. afterC. whileD. until50. A. surpriseB. excitementC. delightD. shame51. A. fixed B. openedC. closedD. touched52. A. every timeB. as thoughC. whenD. where53. A. sorryB. shockedC. sure

57、D. puzzled54. A. unusualB. crazyC. excitingD. last55. A. shouldersB. attentionC. legsD. chance56. A. weptB. clappedC. laughedD. sighed57. A. successB. differenceC. resultD. requirement58. A. feelB. noticeC. holdD. meet59. A. stand byB. rely onC. believe inD. call for60. A. howeverB. tooC. thoughD. t

58、herefore第II卷第二节（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。Every four years, millions of people gather in summer 61 (watch) soccer games. This year, the World Cup kicked off on June 14 in Russia.Specially prepared for the most exciting sporting event, Live It Up, the official World Cup

59、song, was released on May 25. 62 (perform) by US artists Nicky Jam, Will Smith, and Albanian singer Era Istref, the song has a line that goes, One life, live it up, because we got one life.With a great melody(旋律)and attractive lyrics, the song stands for the 63 (excite), the celebration and the unit

60、y 64 people all over the world would share during the 2020 World Cup. In fact, the relationship between soccer and music 65 (grow) stronger and stronger since the first official World Cup song came out in 1966. As a newspaper The Telegraph said, Listening to inspiring music encourages people to take

61、 more risks.One of the greatest soccer 66 (coach), Giovanni Trapattoni, even believes that listening to music can teach players great lessons. It is the intervals(中间休息), speed, and rhythm 67 help you learn the logical skills you need to read a game. he said.68 （actual）, the right music can make all

62、the difference. As Colombian musician Juanes said, soccer and music have a lot 69 common. You need your feet for soccer and you need words for music, but they make us think of one and 70 same thing- passion.第四部分 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)以下短文当中共有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。请你按照答题格式要求进行修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在该词下面写