1、 高二英语试题 第 1 页 共 10 页 济南一中 20192020 学年度第一学期期中考试 高二英语试题注意事项：1.考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3.考试时间：120 分钟，试卷满分：150 分。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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
2、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。l.What will the speakers do on Sunday?A.Go swimming.B.Play volleyball.C.Go cycling.2.What is important to the man?A.The cost.B.The time.C.The airline.3.Whats the weather like?A.Cool.B.Cold.C.Warm.4.What is the m
3、an likely to do?A.Drop out of school.B.Try to get a scholarship.C.Continue his studies.5.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a hospital.B.In a classroom.C.In a restaurant.听下面 5 段对话或对白，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，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时
4、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 两个小题。6.What kind of sport does the woman want to learn?A.Volleyball.B.Tennis.C.Basketball.7.When will the woman probably take the course?A.On Mondays.B.On Fridays.C.On Sundays.此卷只装订不密封 高二英语试题 第 2 页 共 10 页 听下面一段对话，回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。8.What is the woman doing?A.Visiting a
5、doctor.B.Preparing a party.C.Enjoying some music.9.What does the man mean in the end?A.His brother is busy on Saturday.B.His brother has got a bad cold again.C.His brother is too young to perform at the party.听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至 12 三个小题。10.What is the relationship between the speakers?A.Boss and clerk.
6、B.Customer and manager.C.Interviewer and interviewee.11.What do we know about the woman?A.She knows many programming languages.B.She is dissatisfied with the mans work.C.She is in charge of the IT Department.12.What attracts the man to work for the company?A.An offer of a high salary.B.The companys
7、bright future.C.The opportunity to play games.听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至 16 四个小题。13.Where are the speakers?A.At an airport.B.At a railway station.C.At a bus stop.14.How much will the man pay for the camera?A.$500.B.$599.C.$750.15.What does the man like about the camera?A.Its design.B.Its quality.C.Its brand.1
8、6.How will the man pay?A.In cash.B.By credit card.C.By cheque.听下面一段对话，回答第 17 至 20 四个小题。17.What time does the ride begin?A.At 8:30 a.m.B.At 10:00 a.m.C.At 11:30 a.m.18.What will the listeners probably do at 12:30 p.m.?A.Go swimming.B.Have lunch.C.Feed the horses.高二英语试题 第 3 页 共 10 页 19.What is useless
9、 for riding?A.Sports shoes.B.Hard hats.C.Warm clothes.20.What is included in the price?A.The food.B.The equipment.C.The hotel rooms.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分 35 分)第一节(共 10 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 25 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AOne evening last summer,when I asked my 14 year old son,Ray,for help with dinne
10、r,his response shocked meWhats a colander(漏勺)?he askedI could only blame myselfIn the family,nobody elses hands went in the sauce except my ownBut that night,as I explained with a touch of panic that a colander is the thing with holes in it,I wondered what else I hadnt prepared Ray forAs parents,whi
11、le we focus on our sons confidence and character,we perhaps dont always consider that we are also raising someones future roommates,boyfriends,husbands,or fathersI wanted to know that Id raised a boy who would never ask the woman in his life,Whats for dinner?So I came up with a plan:I would offer Ra
12、y a private home economics courseI was delighted to find that he didnt say noFor two hours,three days a week,Ray was all mineOne day,as his tomato sauce reduced on the stove,he washed and seasoned a chicken for roastingThen he rolled out the piecrust(馅饼皮)and filled it with apples,all while listening
13、 to my explanation on the importance of preheating an ovenI knew that he would rather have been shooting hoops in the driveway than learning to mend socks with his motherhe tried to beg not to have sewing lessons,even though I insisted that one day,someone would find the sight of him fixing his own
14、shirt very attractive but it couldnt be denied that he was learning,and more than just housekeepingI appreciate what you do as a mom,he told me one dayRay now understands the finer points of cooking,and more importantly,he realizes theres nothing masculine(男子气概的)about being helplessNow,not only can
15、he make his own dinner,but also he can make a big meal for his familyThats what I call a manIm glad that I prepared so great a present for my future daughter in-law21Why was the author shocked at her sons response?ABecause he was not well behaved 高二英语试题 第 4 页 共 10 页 BBecause he refused to help with
16、dinnerCBecause he didnt know the common kitchen toolsDBecause he was very curious about kitchen tools22In the authors opinion,some parents pay little attention to _Abuilding up childrens confidenceBtelling kids what is right and wrongCmaking children live a hard lifeDpreparing children for their fut
17、ure life23What would the author like to convey in the text?AUseful education for boysB.Boys should be involved in housework.CThe importance of housework D.Cooking and sewing make boys masculine.BMusic is a moral law.It gives soul to the universe,wings to the mind,flight to the imagination,and charm
18、and joy to life and to everything,the ancient Greek philosopher Plato said.This is one of Don Spencers favorite mottos that he firmly believes.We know that music brings joy and comfort,and makes us feel happy,Spencer says,But research has also discovered music plays a powerful role in the mental dev
19、elopment of children.Music inspires creativity,imagination and self-expression.It also builds self-respect and is good for memory skills.The power of musicMuch research supports both Spencer and Plato.A Stanford University study found that musical training improves the way the brain processes the sp
20、oken word.Research from Canada found that children aged four to six years old who had music lessons had better memories,as well as higher ability to read and write and maths levels.Not in the curriculumResearch from Australia shows its not that smart kids play music;its that music makes kids smarter
21、.It supports Spencers call for music to be a standard part of the school curriculum,like English and Math.Music is everywhere,but not at 75 percent of public schools around Australia who dont have a devoted music teacher,Spencer says.Its sad that many children dont have access to formal musical educ
22、ation,particularly when it has such an effect on a childs development.Ideally,Spencer would like every child to learn an instrument.Kids can access cheap instruments like a ukulele,recorder or harmonica,Spencer says.He says the Internet has a lot of free videos which teach you how to play instrument
23、s.I cant stress enough how important music is,he says.It builds relationships,unites people and,most importantly,it is fun.24.Platos words are mentioned at the beginning of the text to show that_.高二英语试题 第 5 页 共 10 页 A.music was important in ancient timeB.everything is based on musicC.Spencer admires
24、 Plato D.music has magic power25.From the research from Australia mentioned in the passage,we can learn _.A.music can make children smarterB.children aged four to six have better memoriesC.there are no professional music teachers in AustraliaD.music is a standard part of the school curriculum in mos
25、t schools26.What might be the best title for the passage?A.When Music is taught B.Why Music MattersC.Why We Learn Instruments D.How Children Learn MusicCMore and more people in America are celebrating the Indian holiday Diwali.Diwali is Hindi forrow of lights.It is the most important holiday in Indi
26、a.Many people around the world are beginning to celebrate it as well.The United States is one of the places where the festival is becoming more common.Diwali celebrations can now be found at American landmarks like Disneyland in California and New York Citys Times Square.They are also held in many p
27、arks and museums.Neeta Bhasin created the Times Square event.She said Indian immigrants have found great success in America.But,she said,many Americans still do not know much about India.So,she decided to act.I felt its about time that we should take India to mainstream America and show Indias rich
28、culture,heritage,arts and variety to the world,she said,and I couldnt find a better place than Times Square.Bhasin came to the United States from India 40 years ago.She is president of ASB Communications,the marketing firm behind Diwali at Times Square.Tens of thousands of people attend the event,no
29、w in its fourth year.In India,Diwali is a five-day harvest festival held just before the Hindu New Year.The exact dates change from year to year but Diwali is always in the fall.Celebrations include lighting oil lamps or candles called diyas.A Diwali celebration will light up Disney California Adven
30、ture Park in Anaheim this year.Visitors can watch performances of traditional Indian dances and take part in a Bollywood dance party.The event is part of a Festival of Holidays program at the theme park to show cultural traditions from around the world.The program takes place on November 10th throug
31、h January 7th.高二英语试题 第 6 页 共 10 页 San Antonio,Texas,also holds a Diwali celebration.And it is one of the nations largest celebrations,with more than 15,000 people in attendance each year.Visitors can enjoy Indian dance，food and fireworks.Organizers also plan to float hundreds of lighted candles in t
32、he San Antonio River,along the citys famous River Walk.27.Which is the main symbol in the Indian holiday Diwali?A.Dances.B.Lamps.C.Food.D.Clothes.28.Why did Neeta Bhasin set up the Times Square event?A.To make the American culture richer.B.To create a new business for the firm.C.To make Indian cultu
33、re better known in the US.D.To show the achievements of Indian immigrants.29.What do we know about Diwali?A.It is held in autumn in India.B.It lasts five days in America.C.It has been held for 40 years in America.D.It happens from November 10th to January 7th in India.30.What is the main idea of the
34、 text?A.Diwali is mainly celebrated in Disney Parks.B.Many American cities compete to hold Diwali.C.Indian Holiday Diwali lights up America,too.D.Diwali has become the most important holiday in India.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。The idea that I would be rewarde
35、d if I worked hard enough was deeply rooted in me.So I spent long hours in the lab,steadily filled pages in my notebook,and was praised for my hard work.When my experiments didnt produce the exciting results they were expected to,I thought I just needed to work more.31 I didnt know what to do.It was
36、 late in the evening.One other person was still in the lab:A postdoc(博士后),who noticed my situation,came over and gently asked how I was doing.I told him about my struggles with the experiment and that I felt like a failure.32 After we talked through the experiment,the postdoc said,I think its time t
37、o go home and get some sleep.He added with a smile,Taking a break is also 高二英语试题 第 7 页 共 10 页 hard work,you know?Those comments planted the seed of a new approach:novel ideas do not come from a mind constantly under pressure.My best ideas and aha moments almost always come after I allow my mind to r
38、elaxwhether thats playing video games with my brother,cooking a nice dinner,or going on long hikes with my wife.33 Today,a decade after that eye-opening evening in the lab,I try to pass this mindset on to my own students.Not too long ago,in the lab one night,I walked by one of my students.I gently a
39、sked how she was doing.With a defeated look,she responded that the plan for the experiment refused to work,again,despite many attempts.I couldnt help but see myself all those years ago.34 I asked her why we do what we do.Often it comes down to pursuing curiosity and passion.How can we foster that sp
40、irit?35 Work-life balance is not a harmful thing to excellent research,or an optional bonus,but a fundamental part of it.A.So I worked even harder,ignoring the result.B.Part of working smarter,I realized,can be taking a break.C.The answer does not include working ourselves to exhaustion.D.By strikin
41、g a balance between working hard and getting some sleep.E.I didnt tell him that I was also wondering what was wrong with me.F.Yet here I was,working harder than everbut not getting anywhere.G.We talked for a while about academic life and what it means to be a researcher.第三部分 英语知识运用完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1
42、.5 分，共 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When a mom attended school to help her disabled son,her son and the school thanked her in the sweetest way possible.It wasnt until after his college years that Marty became disabled after 36 down stairs.When her son 37 to get his MBA,Judy O
43、 Connor attended every class with him to help him write and 38.Every day,Judy would sit by Marty in class,taking notes to make sure to set down 39 requests,raising her hand so he could answer questions,and silently filling in his40 on test days.After a little while,we found that working together we
44、could 41 a great deal,Marty says.On graduation day at Chapman University,Judy was dressed in black to mix in with the other42.Little did she know shed soon be the center of 43.When Martys name was called,his 高二英语试题 第 8 页 共 10 页 mom helped 44 him to the front of the stage,45 for a picture with Marty
45、as he received his diploma.Over the loudspeaker,a voice 46 with happy tears made an 47:The university was giving Judy an honorary MBA.A lump came to my throat,I was proud of my son and 48 to be honored,says Judy.The mother and son had joked that Judy was putting in enough work to earn her own 49.To
46、Marty,there was no question his mom,a retired elementary school teacher with a business degree,had 50 earned her honorary MBA.Perhaps just as important,Judy gave Marty 51.Life as Marty knew it before the 52 may have changed,but he encourages anyone in a 53 situation to keep up hope.Just keep an open
47、 mind,54 you can make your diversity,your advantage and take challenges as a(n)55 for growth in your life,he says.36.A.adjustingB.beatingC.fallingD.ringing37.A.dissatisfiedB.astonishedC.discouragedD.determined38.A.clarifyB.complainC.participateD.approve39.A.normalB.specificC.potentialD.practical40.A
48、.answersB.functionsC.commentsD.consequences41.A.expandB.accomplishC.saveD.witness42.A.graduatesB.productsC.goodsD.neighbors43.A.responsibilityB.pressureC.traditionD.attention44.A.moveB.foldC.wheelD.record45.A.pausing B.advertisingC.trackingD.sliding46.A.connectedB.frozenC.motivatedD.choked47.A.adven
49、tureB.announcementC.experimentD.dilemma48A.discoveredB.ignoredC.designedD.touched49.A.degree B.wealthC.passportD.citizen50.A.evenB.justC.alsoD.still51.A.excuseB.confidenceC.reasonD.doubt52.A.eventB.accidentC.issueD.timetable53.A.specialB.privateC.familiarD.similar54.A.andB.butC.thoughD.while55.A.ada
50、ptationB.talentC.opportunityD.reaction 高二英语试题 第 9 页 共 10 页 非选择题部分第四部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 25 分)第一节语法填空(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。The Dragon Boat Festival has been marked by eating zongzi and racing dragon boats for thousands of years.It 56(fall)on the fifth day of the fi
51、fth month according to the Chinese lunar calendar in honor of Qu yuan,57 is said to have committed suicide by drowning himself.Qu was minister of the state of Chu 58(locate)in the present-day Hunan and Hebei provinces during the Warring States period.He was upright,loyal and 59(high)respected.60,he
52、was fired from office due to his suggestion to fight against Qin in cooperation with other states.During his stay in other states,he wrote many poems to express his strong love for his country.When Chu 61(defeat)by Qin.He realized 62 he could do about it was nothing.Qu jumped into Miluo River on the
53、 fifth day of the fifth month.After the 63(dead)of Qu Yuan,people of Chu went to Miluo River to mourn(悼念)over the great poet they loved so much.People threw eggs and rice wrapped in leaves 64 the river to feed the fish to keep them away from Qu Yuan.Now the Dragon Boat Festival has become a 65(tradi
54、tion)festival for the Chinese people.第二节 单词拼写(共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)66.It was(arrange)that the party would gather for lunch in the Royal Garden Hotel.67.The troops were under(严格)orders not to open fire except in self-defence.68.How long can you stay?It all（depend）.69.(attract)by the beauty of natu
55、re,the girl decided to spend another two days on the farm.70.He has told me his plans and hes made a good（印象)on me.71.The physical benefits of exercise can be（divide)into three factors.72.Her breakfast usually(组成)of dry bread and a cup of milk.73.TV keeps us(inform)of the latest news.74.Keep in mind
56、 that a small act of kindness can make a big(作用).75.These colors will not last if they are(暴露)to the sun.第五部分 写作读后续写(满分 30 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。高二英语试题 第 10 页 共 10 页 Jim slumped on the couch.Mothers Day was coming up,and he didnt have a present.How can I buy a present without any money?he
57、thought.Jim picked up the newspaper that was lying on the couch.He noticed a large advertisement on the front page.The local department store was sponsoring a contest.Tell us why your mom is special and win a shopping spree（购物狂欢）for her,said the ad.This is perfect!thought Jim.He ran to his room with
58、 the newspaper.Taking a pencil and a blank piece of paper from his desk,he started to write.My mom is the best mother in the world.She always makes a lunch for me to take to school,and she never forgets my dessert.She reads as many books to me before bed as I want.She always remembers to check under
59、 the bed for monsters.And she gives the best hugs,but never in front of my friends,who would laugh at me for hugging my mom.Jim liked what he had written.He copied it neatly and got an envelope and a stamp from his dad.He ran to the mailbox with his entry（参赛作品）.Mom will love having a shopping spree,
60、he thought.Jim checked the mailbox every day for his prize.Days passed by,and then weeks.Soon it was the day before Mothers Day.Jim still hadnt heard anything about the contest.What am I going to do now?he wondered.He didnt have a present,and he didnt have a shopping spree.And he still didnt have an
61、y money.He had to think of something.Jim closed his eyes and curled his toes and thought so hard that his ears hurt.注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；2.应使用 5 个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1:Suddenly,he has an idea._Paragraph 2:The next morning Jim handed his present to his mom._
