四川省棠湖中学2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题(1)

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1、2020年春四川省棠湖中学高二期中考试 英语试题考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分第卷（选择题 共100分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，请先将答案划在试题卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试题卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题；每小题l.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 do we know about Tom?A. He hasnt stopped smoking.

2、B. He has a baby. C. He is a heavy smoker.2. What does the woman think of the programme?A. Boring. B. Interesting. C. Moving.3. Where will the woman go this evening?A. To a restaurant. B. To the school. C. To the Students Club.4. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher

3、 and student. B. Boss and secretary. C. Husband and wife.5. What is Mr. Black doing?A. Attending a party. B. Having a meeting. C. Answering the phone.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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料

4、，回答第6、7题。6. Whats wrong with the man?A. He has a bad cold. B. He has headaches. C. He has a fever.7. When did the problem begin?A. Two weeks ago. B. Two months ago. C. Three months ago.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What food does Sally like?A. Chicken.B. Fish.C. Eggs.9. What are the speakers going to do?A. Cook

5、 dinner.B. Go shopping.C. Order dishes.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where are the speakers?A. In a hospital.B. In the office.C. At home.11. When is the report due?A. Thursday.B. Friday.C. Next Monday.12. What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report?A. Improve it.B. Hand it in later.C. Leave it with

6、 him.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Sales person and customer.B. Home owner and cleaner.C. Husband and wife.14. What kind of apartment do the speakers prefer?A. One with two bedrooms.B. One without furniture.C. One near a market.15. How much rent shoul

7、d one pay for the one-bedroom apartment?A. $350.B. $400.C. $415.16. Where is the apartment the speakers would like to see?A. On Lake Street.B. On Market Street. C. On South Street.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What percentage of the worlds tea exports go to Britain?A. Almost 15%.B. About 30%.C. Over 40%.18.

8、 Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk?A. Most British people drink tea that way.B. Tea tastes much better with milk.C. Tea with milk is healthy.19. Who suggests a price for each tea?A. Tea tasters. B. Tea exporters.C. Tea companies.20. What is the speaker talking about?A. The life of tea tasters.B

9、. Afternoon tea in Britain.C. The London Tea Trade Centre.第二部分 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。AIn the coming months, we are bringing together artists from all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeares plays in their own language in our Globe, within the

10、architecture Shakespeare wrote for. Please come and join us.National Theatre of China Beijing |ChineseThis great occasion(盛会) will be the National Theatre of Chinas first visit to the UK. The companys productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeares Rich

11、ard III will be directed by the Nationals Associate Director，Wang Xiaoying.Date & Time : Saturday 28 April,2.30pm & Sunday 29 April,1.30pm & 6.30pmMarjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi | GeorgianOne of the most famous theatres in Georgia, the Marjanishvili, founded in 1928,appears regularly at theatre festi

12、vals all over the world. This new production of As You Like It is helmed（指导）by the companys Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze.Date & Time :Friday 18May,2.30pm & Saturday 19May,7.30pmDeafinitely Theatre London | British Sign Language （BSL）By translating the rich and humourous text of Loves Labours Los

13、t into the physical language of BSL, Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeares comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.Date & Time : Tuesday 22 May,2.30pm & Wednesday 23 May,7.30pmHabima National Theatre Te

14、l Aviv | HebrewThe Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide. Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s.Since 1958, they have been recognized as the national theatre of Israel .This production of Shakespeares The Merchan

15、t of Venice marks their first visit to the UK.Date & Time :Monday 28May,7.30 & Tuesday 29 May,7.30pm21.which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?A. Richard . B. Lovers Labours LostC. As You Like It D. The Merchant of Venice22.What is special about Deafinitely Theatre?A. It has tw

16、o groups of actors B. It is the leading theatre in LondonC. It performs plays in BSL D. It is good at producing comedies23.When can you see a play in Hebrew?A. On Saturday 28 April. B. On Sunday 29 AprilC. On Tuesday 22 May. D. On Tuesday 29 MayBReading can be a social activity. Think of the people

17、who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website Book C turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.Members go on the site and register the books they own and would like to share. Book Crossing provides an identification number to stick

18、inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public lace, hoping that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.Bruce Pederson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, “The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you

19、read. BookCrossing combines both.”Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. E-mails are then

20、sent to the BookCrossing to keep them updated about where their books have been found. Bruce peterson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.BookCrossing is part of a trend among people who want to get back to the “real” and not the virtual(

21、虚拟). The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty-five countries.24.Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph?A.To explain what they are.B.To introduce BookCrossing.C.To stress the importance of reading.D.To encourage readers to share their idea

22、s.25.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.The book. B.An adventure.C.A public place. D.The identification number.26.What will a BookCrosser do with a book after reading it?A.Meet other readers to discuss it. B.Keep it safe in his bookcase.C.Pass it on to another reader. D.Mai

23、l it back to its owner.27.What is the best title for the text?A.Online Reading: A Virtual Tour B.Electronic Books: A new TrendC.A Book Group Brings Tradition Back D.A Website Links People through BooksCSteven Stein likes to follow garbage trucks. His strange habit makes sense when you consider that

24、hes an environmental scientist who studies how to reduce litter, including things that fall off garbage trucks as they drive down the road. What is even more interesting is that one of Steins jobs is defending an industry behind the plastic shopping bag.Americans use more than 100 billion thin film

25、plastic bags every year. So many end up in tree branches or along highways that a growing number of cities do not allow them at checkouts (收银台). The bags are prohibited in some 90 cities in California, including Los Angeles. Eyeing these headwinds, plastic-bag makers are hiring scientists like Stein

26、 to make the case that their products are not as bad for the planet as most people assume.Among the bag makers arguments, many cities with bans still allow shoppers to purchase paper bags, which are easily recycled but require more energy to produce and transport. And while plastic bags may be ugly

27、to look at, they represent a small percentage of all garbage on the ground today.The industry has also taken aim at the product that has appeared as its replacement: reusable shopping bags. The stronger a reusable bag is, the longer its life and the more plastic-bag use it cancels out. However, long

28、er-lasting reusable bags often require more energy to make. One study found that a cotton bag must be used at least 131 times to be better for the planet than plastic.Environmentalists dont dispute (质疑) these points. They hope paper bags will be banned someday too and want shoppers to use the same r

29、eusable bags for years.28. What has Steven Stein been hired to do?A. Help increase grocery sales. B. Recycle the waste material.C. Stop things falling off trucks. D. Argue for the use of plastic bags.29. What does the word “headwinds” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Bans on plastic bags. B. Effects of ci

30、ty development.C. Headaches caused by garbage. D. Plastic bags hung in trees.30.What is the disadvantage of reusable bags according to plastic-bag maker?A. They are quite expensive B. Replacing them can be difficultC. They are less strong than plastic bags D. Producing them requires more energy31. W

31、hat is the best title for the text?A. Plastic, Paper or Neither B. Industry, Pollution and EnvironmentC. Recycle or Throw Away D. Garbage Collection and Waste ControlDBody language is the quietest, secretest and mostpowerful language of all! It is said that our body movements communicate about 50 pe

32、rcent of what we reallymean while words only express 7 percent. So, whileyour mouth is closed, your body is just saying.Arms. How you hold your arms shows how openand receptive you are to people you meet. If you keepyour arms to the sides of your body or behind your back,this suggests you are not af

33、raid of taking on whatevercomes your way. Outgoing people generally use theirarms with big movements, while quieter people keepthem close to their bodies. If someone upsets you, justcross your arms to showyoure unhappy!Head. When you want to appear confident, keepyour head level. If you are a monito

34、r in class, you can also take on this position when you want your words to be taken seriously. However, to be friendly in listening orspeaking, you must move your head a little.Legs. Your legs tend to move around a lot morethan normal when you are nervous or telling lies. If youare at interviews, tr

35、y to keep them still!Posture (姿势). A good posture makes you feel better about yourself. If you are feeling down, you normallydont kit straight, with your shoulders inwards. Thismakes breathing more difficult, which can make you feelnervous or uncomfortable.Mouth. When you arc thinking, you often pur

36、seyour lips. You might also use this position to hold backan angry comment you dont wish to show. However, itwill probably still be noticed, and people will knowyou re not pleased.Face. When you lie, you might put on a false face.But that expression would crack briefly, allowing displays of true emo

37、tions such as happiness, sadness, disgust(厌恶)and fear to come through.32. When someone is keeping his arms behind his back,he tries to tell you thatA. he is outgoing B. he is angry C. he is cool D. he is not afraid33. If you want to appear confident, you shouldA. move your arms a lot B. cross your a

38、rmsC. move your head a little D. keep your head level34. What can we infer from the passage?A. Body language expresses more meanings than words do in communication.B. Different people in different countries must havethe same understanding of the samebody movement.C. We cannot communicate with others

39、 without words.D. Its not polite to use body language in formal communication.35. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A. Arms Tell More Than LegsB. Facial Expressions Tell the TruthC. One Simple Movement Lets Slip Secrets of YourMindD. Body language, the Most Commonly Used La

40、nguag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。How to Raise Money for Your Favorite CharityAt the end of the year, we are often inspired to do more for people in need. 36 Dont worry. Heres a quick and easy tip-list to make such a worthy act successful.37 You need to make sure that

41、 both you and your participants enjoy the event. So keep it simple and make sure that you add some fun, whether its special decoration, a bag for each participant or guest, or a special theme.Get team support. 38 Teamwork may give you some new ideas and help give a unique feature to your event. Make

42、 sure that you break down the work among your team.Plan for the “what-ifs?” If you are planning to hold an event outdoors, or if you are relying on a famous person as a guest of honor, make sure you think of a few possible alternatives. 39 This is the key to successful event planning.Timing is every

43、thing. Check your community calendar to make sure there are no important community events on the day that you are planning your event. You might want to check with other communities or non-profit organizations nearby. 40Check out your favorite charitys website for ideas. Many websites offer advice o

44、n how to raise money. For example, the human rights charity Amnesty International lists events and ideas on its website.A. Keep it fun and simple.B. Tell the charity about the event.C. Have no idea of where to begin?D. Turn to friends for some creative ideas.E. Remember to thank anyone who has donat

45、ed.F. Try to pick the date that will bring in the best attendance.G. What if it starts raining or if your honored guest doesnt show up?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。A beggar, carrying a shabby(破旧的) old wallet, was begging alone from

46、house to house. As he complained about his 41 , he kept wondering that people who lived in 42 houses should always be unsatisfied, 43 rich they might be, and they should go so far as to 44 all they have.“Here, for example,” he said, the former master of this house succeeded in trading, and made hims

47、elf very rich. By then, instead of stopping, and handing over his 45 to another, and spending the rest of his years 46 peace, he took to(从事) equipping ships. He expected to get mountains of gold; but the ships were 47 , and his treasures were lost. Now they all lie at the bottom of the sea, and he h

48、as found his 48 disappeared like those in dreams. In short, examples of this are 49.At this moment Fortune suddenly appeared to the beggar and said, “Listen! I have long wished to 50 you. Here are a lot of gold coins I have found. Hold out your wallet, and I will fill it with them; but only on this

49、condition: All shall be gold that falls into the wallet, but if 51 of them falls out of the wallet to the ground, it 52 become dust. Consider this well. I have warned you I shall 53 keep my word. Your wallet is old, dont fill it 54 its power.” The beggar was almost too overjoyed to breathe. He 55 fe

50、lt the ground below his feet. A stream of coins were poured 56 it. The wallet soon became rather heavy.“Is that 57 ?” “Not yet,” “Isnt it 58 ?” “Never fear.” “Consider, you are a millionaire.” “Just a little more, just 59 a handful,” But at that moment the wallet broke, the gold coins 60 dust and Fo

51、rtune disappeared. The beggar had nothing but his empty wallet and remained as poor as before.41. A. plan B. fateC. ideaD. dream42. A. dark B. poorC. cleanD. rich43. A. how B. so C. howeverD. whatever44. A. win B. lose C. throwD. forget45. A. business B. debt C. moneyD. chance46. A. to B. on C. with

52、 D. in47. A. bought B. sold C. missed D. robbed48. A. luck B. richesC. tradeD. future49. A. countless B. wonderfulC. helplessD. funny50. A. admire B. help C. encourageD. excite51. A. little B. muchC. any D. lots52. A. must B. may C. shallD. can53. A. mostly B. simply C. possibly D. strictly54. A. be

53、yond B. withinC. during D. by55. A. really B. actuallyC. hardlyD. nearly56. A. for B. into C. on D. from57. A. so B. enoughC. true D. right58. A. trembling B. shaking C. breakingD. rolling59. A. try B. put C. leaveD. add60. A. cleared up B. brought up C. fell into D. turned into第II卷非选择题（50分）第三部分：语言知

54、识运用第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分I5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。Which would you rather be, a mathematician or61author? Perhaps you will never be62(face)with this kind of choice. Lewis Carroll was a mathematician and author. He was a lecturer in mathematics at Oxford University. But he is63(good)known

55、 as the writer of two of the most famous childrens books64have ever been written(Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass). The authors real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, but he65(prefer)to use the pen name“Lewis Carroll”when he wrote, and this is the name we remember him by. Alice in

56、Wonderland,66(publish)in 1865 when the author was 33 years old, was followed by Through the Looking Glass in in 1871.67books were written for a real girl called Alice and they68(read)by millions of children since they were first published. These stories are about a dream world in which Alice meets s

57、trange creatures and has69(interest) adventures. Im sure you know this already,70if you dont, youd better read the stories yourselves.第四部分（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

58、：在错的词下划一横线，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。On my way home from school last Friday, I saw a little dog looking hopelessly on the sidewalk. I was held it firmly up in my arms, took it home and feed some milk to it. However, my mom was unwilling to keep them, saying there wa

59、s enough pets for us, two cats and a dog. I begged my mom not to let it go. Finally, we agreed that it would be deciding by my dad, whom didnt return home from work. Just then the girl and her dad drove near, searching for their lost pets. When they thanked us caring the dog, I felt very happy.第二节 书

60、面表达（满分 25 分）假定你是李华，你的笔友 Daniel 发邮件想要了解一下中国传统节日之一“中秋节”及这个 节日里的主要活动，请你根据以下要点给他回一封邮件。1.中秋节和中国文化的关系；2.中秋节时间，起源，象征意义；3.节日活动；注意：1. 短文需包括以上所有内容，可适当发挥。 词数：120 右。2020年春四川省棠湖中学高二期中考试英语试题答案第一部分 听力： 听力(共两节;每小题1.5分,满分30分)1-5 BBACA 6-10 BCB C B 11-15: A B C A B 16-20: C B A A C第二部分 阅读理解：(共20小题,每小题2分,满分40分)21-23 A

61、CD 24-27: B A C D 28-31：DADA 32-35:DDAC第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）36-40 CADGF第三部分 英语基础应用第一节 完形填空41-45BDCBA 46-50 DDBAB 51-55 CCDAC 56-60 BBCDD第二节 语篇填空61.an 62.faced 63.better 64.that 65.preferred 66.published67.Both 68.have been read 69.interesting 70.but第四部分 写作第一节（每小题1分）第一处：hopelesslyhopeless 第二处：去掉was 第三处：feedfed第四处：themit 第五处：waswere 第六处：decidingdecided第七处：whomwho 第八处：thea 第九处：petspet 第十处：caring前添加for第二节 省略