1、2020年下学期高二期中大联考 英 语 试 题（ 时间：120分钟；满分：150分） 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，请从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在答题卷的相应位置。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. How many people will visit New York for free?A.2 B. 3 C.52. What does the man advise the woman to do?A.See Mr.Smith
2、. B. Type the letter again. C. Check the letter3.Whats wrong with Jane?A. She hasnt received her mothers letter. B. She misses her home very much. C. She is worried about her mothers health.4. What does the man want to do? A. Learn to play baseball. B.Organize a baseball team. C. Find a baseball pla
3、yer.5. What does Susan mean? A. She had a date then. B. She will put off the meeting. C.She didnt have time to prepare the speech. 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。每段对话后有几个小题，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。每段对话读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. Why does the
4、woman come to see Rick?A. To ask for advice. B. To say goodbye. C. To invite him to her home.7. Which country would the woman like to visit? A . France. B. Canada. C. Germany.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两小题。8. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.The popularity of English. B. The study pressure on studen
5、ts.C. Attitudes towards learning foreign languages.9. What percentage of students are forced to learn a foreign language? A. About 21% B. About 27% C. About 35%听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10.What is the room like?A.Big but old. B. Small but new. C. Big and new.11.What will be arranged first ?A. The bed. B
6、. The chairs. C. The dressing table.12.Where will the chairs be put?A. In front of the fireplace. B. Close to the window. C. Behind the dressing table.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13.What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Father and daughter. B. Husband and wife. C. Guide and tourist.14.Where is
7、the bank?A.Next to the coffee shop. B. At the end of the road. C. Opposite the museum15.What advice does the man give to the woman?A.Eating less chocolate. B. Keeping the table clean. C. Watching out for the traffic.16.How will the speakers go to the museum?A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By bike.听下面一段独白，
8、回答第17至第20四个小题。 17.Why did Murphy go to a doctor?A.He thought his wife was deaf. B. He wanted to get his hearing back.C. He couldnt make himself understood.18. What did the doctor tell Murphy to do? A. Stand about 15 meters from his wife. B. Ask his wife some serious questions. C. Talk to his wife in
9、 different distances.19. What was his wife doing when Murphy got back home? A.Watching TV. B. Setting the table. C. Cooking.20. How many times did Murphy ask his wife the same question? A. Twice. B. Four times. C. Three times.第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D
10、)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ACaves (洞穴) have a primary appeal they hold the secrets to our past and are mysterious in and of themselves. Mammoth CaveKentucky, USA The longest cave system in the world lies beneath the Green River Valley in Kentucky and while over 400 miles of passageways have been mapped,
11、it has yet to be fully discovered. The complex limestone labyrinth (石灰岩迷宫) was discovered by humans 4,000 years ago. Blue Grotto Capri, ItalyOnce used as the personal swimming hole for the Roman Emperor Tiberius, this extremely bright sea cave is almost 200 feet long and 82 feet wide. Its unique glo
12、w comes from the light entering the small opening to the outside. Avshalom Cave Nature ReserveBeit Shemesh, IsraelAlso known as the Soreq Cave Nature Reserve, Avshalom is considered to be the Rosetta Stone of climate history in the Eastern Mediterranean through the packed stalactites (钟乳石) found in
13、the cave, some of which are over 13 feet long, and are as old as 300,000 years. Cave of the CrystalsNaica, MexicoThis unique cave system in Mexico contains some of the largest natural crystals (水晶) ever foundthe longest of which is 39 feet long and 13 feet thick. However, it is rarely explored due t
14、o logistical difficulties: it is extremely hot due to its location above a volcanic vent, and the huge crystals block also block the passage.21. Where does the longest cave lie in?A. Capri, Italy.B. Kentucky, USA. C. Beit Shemesh, Israel.D. Naica, Mexico.22. Avshalom is famous as .A. the Soreq Cave
15、Nature Reserve. B. the most beautiful cave.C. the Emperors swimming hole. D. over 400 miles of passageways.23. Which cave includes the largest natural crystals?A. Blue Grotto. B. Cave of the Crystals.C. Mammoth Cave. D. Avshalom Cave Nature Reserve.BAround four years ago, I received a call from the
16、principal of our school as to the “Parents View” talk the next morning. He asked me to speak to the group. After the call, my whole body became feverish and panicky. The time from his call to the next morning seemed like years. The whole night, I could not sleep with many ominous apprehensions in mi
17、nd. One of them was to call the principal with regret and tell him that I could not come. Finally, I gathered some courage. I thought, “If I miss this opportunity, surely the school will never invite me again to any of their programs.”I reached the school in time. Before my turn came, my whole body
18、was trembling. When my turn came and I started speaking, my heartbeat increased and my mouth went dry. I wasnt even able to read the written speech properly. I was not aware of where I was standing and what I was reading. That was the day when I realized my biggest weakness, Public Speaking.After my
19、 speech, I met with the principal and explained what happened to me. He told me that this happens to everyone. Even great speakers faced the same things when they started. He suggested that I come again next time.Around one month later, I was invited to refer to a topic on Motivation. This time I wa
20、s feeling comfortable. My speech was not only appreciated by the principal as well as the teachers, because I was able to get my idea across to them. They encouraged and praised my efforts.After delivering successfully, I became more confident. I said to myself, “If I can speak in front of such a le
21、arned audience, like the principal who educates others, I can now speak in front of others too.”I started delivering lectures in my plan, on various topics like Self Motivation, Personality Development, Personal Excellence, Spoken English and Presentation Skills. This has become a passion for me. I
22、learned that everything is possible if we have the courage to take the first step.24. Why did the author have bad feelings before the speech?A. He feared he couldnt perform it properly. B. He had got a high fever before that.C. He regretted accepting the invitation. D. He disliked the idea of giving
23、 a lecture.25. What does the underlined part “ominous apprehensions” in the first paragraph mean?A. Unlucky opportunities. B. Curious views. C. Happy comments. D. Negative ideas.26. What can we conclude from the passage?A. Necessity is the mother of invention.B. Nothing is to be got without pains bu
24、t poverty.C. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.D. Knowledge makes humble, ignorance makes proud.27. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Practice Makes a Man a Better Speechmaker. B. Principal Provides the Best Chances.C. Public Speaking Makes a Man Embar
25、rassed. D. Spoken English Develops in Speeches.C“I had no intention to adopt a cat that day. I just liked being around animals. ” Miranda says. But when she saw Nala in her metal cage, “We made eye contact and I couldnt resist (抗拒) her big blue eyes.” At that point, “Nala was so small. I asked the s
26、helter if I could hold her. Once I had Nala in my arms, Nala looked up at me and licked (舔) my face.” And that was when she knew she had to take this kitty home. Still, Miranda never imagined Nala would become an Insta-star. “I started in 2012 as a way to share photos with my close friends and famil
27、y in Thailand,” she explained. The possibility of Nala gaining attention beyond that small group of people hadnt occurred to her until it happened.Miranda says, “Each time Nalas photo was featured on Instagrams popular page, her account would gain 1,000 new followers. ” From there, Nalas popularity
28、snowballed. Large nationwide brands messaged Miranda about hiring Nala to do ads. “This took us by surprise because we couldnt believe that a big brand wanted to pay them to take photos with their products next to Nala”.Nala started life out in a shelter, just waiting to be loved like many other ani
29、mals that were abandoned. Today that dream has surely come true. Nala has over 4 million followers on Instagram, which earned her the title “Guinness World Records Most Popular Cat on Instagram.”In addition to managing her Insta fame, Nala is being asked to test various cat food brands. More importa
30、ntly, “Nala is our chance to share the love to help create a better life for other animals, so they can grow well and bring joy to the world like Nala has.”28. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. Love at first sight. B. Visits to a shelter.C. Power of blue eyes.D. Duty to adopt cats.29. Why
31、did Miranda open Nalas Instagram account?A. To meet Nalas needs.B. To assist Nala be a star.C.To attract public attention. D. To share Nalas pictures.30. How did Miranda feel about Nalas popularity?A. Amazed. B. Satisfied. C. Upset.D. Disappointed.31. What does the underlined phrase “that dream” in
32、paragraph 4 refer to?A. Starting life in the shelter. B. Being eager to be loved.C. Gaining chances to earn money. D. Being raised by Instagram fans.DLoneliness has been linked to depression(抑郁) and other health problems. Now, a study says it can also spread. A friend of a lonely person was fifty-tw
33、o percent more likely to develop feelings of loneliness. And a friend of that friend was twenty-five percent more likely to do the same.Earlier findings showed that happiness, obesity(肥胖) and the ability to stop smoking can also spread like infections within social groups. The findings all come from
34、 a major health study in the American town of Framingham, Massachusetts.The study began in 1948 to investigate the causes of heart disease. Since then, more tests have been added, including measures of loneliness and depression.The new findings involved more than five thousand people in the second g
35、eneration of the Framingham Heart Study. The researchers examined friendship histories and reports of loneliness. The results established a pattern that spread as people reported fewer close friends.For example, loneliness can affect relationships between next-door neighbors. The loneliness spreads
36、as neighbors who were close friends now spend less time together. The study also found that loneliness spreads more easily among women than men.The average person is said to experience feelings of loneliness about forty-eight days a year. The study found that having a lonely friend can add about sev
37、enteen days. But every additional friend can decrease loneliness by two and a half days.Lonely people become less and less trusting of others. This makes it more and more difficult for them to make friendsand more likely that society will reject(排斥) them.John Cacioppo at the University of Chicago le
38、d the study. He says it is important to recognize and deal with loneliness. He says people who have been pushed to the edges of society should receive help to repair their social networks.32. As an average person, if you make 2 more common friends, how many days a year might you suffer from loneline
39、ss?A.43 days B.48 days C.65 days D.17 days 33. What can we infer from the passage about lonely people?A. They can overcome loneliness themselvesB. They will decrease loneliness day by day.C. They can help others to repair their social networksD. They need help to get back to normal social life34. Wh
40、ats the best way to help lonely people according to this passage?A. Make friends with them.B. Bring them together.C. Help them stop smoking. D. Help them lose weight35. Which of the following would be the topic of the passage?A. Social Networks and friendshipB. Loneliness and social networkC. Loneli
41、ness and diet.D. Help A Lonely Person第二节(共5小题每小题2.5分,满分12.5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,有两个选项为多余选项。 It is war without guns, bombs, or smoke. New coronavirus (新冠肺炎) a deadly disease, breaks out all over the world. More than 2.7 million present confirmed cases are reported recently, WHO says，adding
42、that the cases have resulted in more than 325 thousand deaths. What should you do to keep yourself from this virus? 36 1. Clean hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub.It is quite necessary to clean your hands with soup and water completely for at least 20 seconds before you have meals a
43、nd after using the toilet, especially after you return home. If you are not careful enough to contact with animals or deal with animal wastes, you d better wash your hands with alcohol-based rub. 37 so this is very important.2. 38 .When it comes to human-to-human transmission (传播)of the viruses. it
44、often happens when someone comes into contact with an infected(受感染的) persons secretions(分泌物), such as droplets(飞沫) in cough. Therefore when you cough or sneeze, you should cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, or you can cough or sneeze into your sleeve, but avoid covering with your hands directl
45、y.3. Wear masksWearing mask is one of the most effective ways to protect you from getting infected. Make sure to wear it properly by tightening up the nose clip and pulling the bottom of it over your chin. 39 if you are not feeling well or have symptoms of fever.4. Take exercise regularly 40 It can
46、strengthen your heart and ensure the efficient flow of blood throughout the body. Besides it can also improve you immune system, to some degree making it helpful to get away from the viruses and illnesses Come on! Move your body, and you will become stronger and stronger. All in all. if you have sym
47、ptoms of fever and respiratory infection, you must seek immediate medical attention.A. Here are some suggestions you can follow in your daily lifeB. Cover nose and mouth while coughing and sneezingC. A mask is also needed to prevent you from spreading germs to othersD. You should get up earlyE. Anim
48、als are very dangerousF. Viruses can spread from human contact with animals.G. Taking exercise regularly is one of the most important ways to stay away from the virus第三部分 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。My three-year-old son. Nathan, was digging the san
49、d to build a castle. Although I warned him itd be 41 . he insisted on building it in the path of every single wave that would 42 on the shore. I sighed, figuring the only way to make him 43 was to do as he liked and let him see what would happen. I only hoped he wouldnt be too 44 when that first wav
50、e destroyed his 45 . But when the water came and washed away his castle, he jumped up and down and clapped his hands. “Thats great ! Lets do it again!” I didnt know how he could 46 seeing his fruit of labor ruined. “Is it really fun when the waves wash away the 47 ?” “Yes, “ he said. Looking at him.
51、 I thought about my 48 at home. Nothing I did there ever seemed to 49 . I prepared dinners, which ten minutes after i placed them on the table were completely consumed. I mopped floors only to see someone 50 them on their first trip in from the back yard. My life was just one never-ending to-do list
52、. Just like the sand castles Nathan built , all my 51 were washed away by a giant wave called Family Life. Nothing I did lasted beyond the moment. Because of this, I often struggled feeling 52 . I wondered if the things I did counted . And if nothing I did mattered, that meant that I didnt matter. B
53、ut as I watched my child 53 in the sand happily, I realized that Im building something 54 . something that will last forever. Im 55 a family.41.A.Taken apart B. washed away C. cleared up D. dug out42.A. crash B. danceC. float D. appear43.A. understandB. regret C. refuse D. struggle44.A. angry B.frig
54、htened C. surprised D. upset45.A. future B. creationC. world D. gift46.A. imagineB. standC. avoid D. gift47.A. tools B. clothesC. shoesD. castles48.A. pet B. item C. life D. plan49.A. last B. happen C.help D. exist50.A. empty B. dirty C. narrow D. dry51.A. tearsB. worries C. feelings D. efforts52.A.
55、confusedB. fancy C. competitive D. unfair53.A.lying B. diggingC. rolling D. sleeping54.A. actual B. slight C. importantD. formal55.A. protectingB. designingC. building D.creating 第二节 语法填空（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。Do you find 56 difficult to build friendships? Are you s
56、hy when you meet someone for the first time? If so, then dont worry. Studies show that very few people are 57 ( natural) gifted when it comes to 58 (make) friends. So for those of us who have a problem, here is a quick and simple summary of what the experts have to say.First of all, dont forget 59 (
57、smile). Smiling makes everyone appear more 60 (attract). It also helps the other person to relax. First impressions are of great 61 (important), so try to remember the name of the person you have just met and use it in your conversation. Doing this often 62 (send) a signal that you want to get to kn
58、ow the person. Above all, experts say it is important to show a genuine interest 63 the other person. If you ask questions to find out 64 he or she likes, you will find your popularity will increase. A lot of people experience unnecessary anxiety when meeting new people. Try following these valuable
59、 65 (tip) and dont forget that the other person probably wants to make friends just as much as you do!第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 双向翻译(15分 )66.当我走进房间时，他假装在看书。67.男孩和女孩对友谊持有不同的态度。68.老师推荐我们在读这本书前先浏览一下目录。69.It is our duty to try to cut back on production and reduce the number of things make and buy.70. As a b
60、usiness development consultant , Im often seen as being against the environment.第二节 （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。A funny thing happened to Arthur when he was on the way to work one day.As he walked along Park Avenue near the First National Bank，he heard the sound of someone trying to start a
61、 car.He tried again and again but couldnt get the car moving.Arthur turned and looked inside at the face of a young man who looked worried.Arthur stopped and asked，“It looks like youve got a problem，” Arthur said.“Im afraid so.Im in a big hurry and I cant start my car.”“Is there something I can do t
62、o help？” Arthur asked.The young man looked at the two suitcases in the_back_seat and then said，“Thanks.If youre sure it wouldnt be too much trouble，you could help me get these suitcases into a taxi.”“No trouble at all.Id be glad to help.”The young man got out and took one of the suitcases from the b
63、ack seat.After placing it on the ground，he turned to get the other one.Just as Arthur picked up the first suitcase and started walking，he heard the long loud_noise_of_an_alarm.It was from the_bank.There had been a robbery(抢劫)!Park Avenue had been quiet a moment before.Now the air was filled with the
64、 sound of the alarm and the_shouts of people running from all directions.Cars stopped and the passengers joined the crowd in front of the bank.People asked each other，“What happened？” But everyone had a different answer.Arthur，still carrying the suitcase，turned to look at the bank and walked right i
65、nto the young woman in front of him.She looked at the suitcase and then at him.Arthur was surprised. “Why is she looking at me like that？” He thought.“The suitcase! She thinks Im the_bank_thief！”Arthur looked around at the crowd of people.He became frightened，and without another thought，he started t
66、o run.注意：1所续写短文的词数应为130左右；2续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；Paragraph 1：As he was running，Arthur heard the young man shouting behind，“Stop，stop！”_Paragraph 2：The taxi stopped in front of the Police Station and Arthur_2020年下学期高二期中大联考英语参考答案听力1-5 CBBAC 6 -10 BACAB 11- 15 ABABC 16 -20 AACCB阅读21- -23 BAB 24-27 ADCA
67、28- -31 ADAB 32- -35 ADAB 36- 40 AFBCG完形41-45 BAADB 46- 50 BDCAB 51- -55 DABCC语法填空56. It 57. naturally 58. making 59. to smile60. attractive 61 .importance 62. sends 63. in64. what 65. tips双向翻译66.When I entered/walked into the room, he pretended to be reading a book.67.Boys and girls have different
68、atitudes towards friendship.68.The teacher rcommended that we should go through the contents of the book before reading.69.我们有责任努力削减生产，减少制造和购买东西的数量。70.作为企业发展咨询顾问，我常常被视为是反对环保的。读后续写答案答案 AS he was running, Arthur heard the young man shouting behind,“Stop, stop! ”Arthurimmediately realized thathe young
69、manwas the bank robber. So Arthur didnt stop, but continued to run until he saw and caught a taxi in front of him.He quickly put thesuitcasein the car and said to the driver,“Please hury to the Police Station. 1 have a case to report to the police: the man shouting behind is the bank thief! ”The tax
70、i raced away to the Police Station like an arrow.The taxi stopped in front of the Police Station and Arthur said to the police who had bee waiting and who had already rceived the robbery report, This suitcase is that of the bank robber.lt may be flld with the money stolen from the bank.I hand it to you.Please get ready to arrest the man.
