1、河南省临颍县南街高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期12月考试题一、单选题（共20题；共40分）1.What troubles her is that she cant buy _ she wants with the money she earns. A.whicheverB.whateverC.howeverD.whenever2.I have to go work by taxi because my car _ at the garage. A.is being repairedB.is repairedC.will be repairedD.has been repaired
2、3.At the foot of the mountain _ a family, _ members make a living by raising cattle and sheep. A.lives, whoseB.lives, whereC.live, whereD.live, whose4.If our marketing plan succeeds, we _ the sales by thirty percent next year.A.would increaseB.will increaseC.would have increasedD.will be increasing5
3、.How could you _ such a fantastic job when you have been out of work for months? A.turn offB.turn inC.turn downD.turn to6.We allow _ in the woods but anyone is forbidden _here. A.to camp；to smokeB.camping；to smokingC.to camp；smokingD.camping；to smoke7.All the children were well brought up and in goo
4、d _ condition. A.personalB.physicalC.naturalD.optional8.We discussed three different _ to the study of mathematics. A.methodsB.accessesC.meansD.approaches9._, the conference began.A.The candidates having taken their seatsB.The candidates had taken their seatsC.Taken their seatsD.Taking their seats10
5、.Would you go swimming after class?No, there is something wrong with my watch and I will have it _.A.to repairB.to be repairedC.repairedD.repairing11.No one speaks to her; shes always _. A.left offB.left outC.left behindD.left up12.More and more students go aboard for further education. .But they ha
6、ve to go back to get a job.A.Thats all rightB.Sounds a good ideaC.I agree with youD.Thats the case13.Its on such occasions _ his classmates get together that he misses his teachers. A.thatB.whetherC.asD.when14.Gone are the days of limited channels, with viewers _ program schedules. A.at the request
7、ofB.at the turn ofC.at the edge ofD.at the mercy of15.Could you go to see a film with us at 7 this evening?Sorry. I _ a lecture given by a young CEO who graduated from our school.A.am attendingB.have attendedC.will be attendingD.am about to attend16.Rainforests _and burned at such a speed that they
8、will disappear from the earth in the future. A.cutB.are cutC.are being cutD.had been cut17.Because of the depression, the multi-national company had to lay off workers on a large _. A.degreeB.extentC.senseD.scale18.Excuse me, but could I trouble you for some change?_. Will pennies do?A.I knowB.Never
9、 mindC.I am sureD.Let me see19.Do you agree friends you spend time with will change your life in one way or another? Couldnt agree more. Hopefully our students can show great _ in their choices of friends.A.accommodationB.discriminationC.reputationD.distinction20.The general manager thought _ of the
10、se problems before he made the final decision. A.a good manyB.a great deal C.lotsD.a plenty二、填空题（共3题；共7分）21.请根据课文内容填空。 Have you heard anything about the two missing students? I think my French tutor might know one of them. I saw she had tears running down her cheeks at lunch today and one of the oth
11、er teachers _.22.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。 Each of us must communicate with others in this world. Sometimes communication is easy and your behavior is in harmony with (与协调一致) others. _ There are times when you are completely misunderstood. Therefore, it is really necessary to follow
12、the tips below to increase your communication skills. Nod your head. People can think far faster than you can talk. If you want someone to agree with you, nod your head slightly up and down. _ Be respectful of space. Everyone needs some space. _Most people are not close talkers. Standing too close d
13、uring conversations makes some people want to get away. Keep this in mind, especially if youve eaten garlic for lunch. Smile. Smiling will not only make you feel better, but also make whomever you are speaking with feel better. _ This takes practice, but the benefits of learning how to eye smile can
14、 produce communication candy. _ When you first meet someone, be sure to look directly into his eyes with a smile when shaking his hand. There is nothing worse than receiving a careless handshake from someone. Handshakes can tell you a lot about people.A. Smile with your eyes.B. Shake hands correctly
15、.C. However, this is not always right.D. If you dont have anything good to say, say nothing.2E. Dont stand too close to someone that you are speaking with.F. There are many ways that we can improve our communication skills.G. This body language will encourage whomever you are speaking with to agree
16、with you.23.Subject directories are built by humans. Someone has _pages and links and selected all those that are in the directory. 三、任务型阅读（共2题；共10分）24.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。 If you are already making the time to exercise, it is good indeed! With such busy lives, it can be hard to
17、 try and find the time to work out. _Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit. Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is ahead of you for the day. _ Your metabolism(新陈代谢) gets a head start. _If you work o
18、ut in the mornings, then you will be getting the calorie(卡路里) burning benefits for the whole day, not in your sleep. _Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a pea
19、ceful sleep when you are very excited. _If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good workout by eating junk food? You will want to continue to focus on positive choices. There are a lot
20、 of benefits to working out, especially in the mornings. Set your alarm clock an hour early and push yourself to work out! You will feel energized all day long.A. You will stick to your diet.B. Your quality of sleep improves.C. You prefer healthy food to fast food.D. There is no reason you should ex
21、ercise in the morning.E. You can keep your head clear for 4-10 hours after exercise.F. After you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.G. If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or youre doing it now, then listen up!25.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。选项中有多余选项。 Do you want to
22、take time to get in touch with yourself, your feelings, your dreams, and a good, healthy life? Here are some tips: _ Sometimes it seems as if our culture has begun to view the need for sleep as a sign of weakness. But your body was genetically(基因地) programmed to spend a third of its life on sleep, a
23、nd this affects thinking, memory, growth, your immune(免疫的) system and even your weight. Begin the day in thankfulness. _ Name each person and hold them in your thoughts. The sense of thankfulness you experience will set a peaceful tone for the entire day, and reduce a days stress that can lead to sl
24、eeplessness that night. Strike a balance. _ Think about tai chi, prayer, yoga(瑜伽)any daily activity that allows you to develop a peaceful center and a sense of balance. Play with friends. The tend and be friend studies, as they are called, conducted by UCLA researcher, Shelly Taylor, Ph.D. indicate
25、that when women are stressed, they tend to their children and play with other women. _ Use guided imagination. _ The tone of your voice, pacing, music, and pictures will persuade your nervous system that its time to calm down.A. Admit the importance of sleep.B. The images of things make the brain se
26、e and think about other things.C. Emotions are the basis of good communications and healthy relationships.D. Calming down a stressed nervous system will encourage a balanced life.E. Take 10 minutes every morning to give thanks to everyone in your life.F. Recent research has also linked the importanc
27、e of sleep to behavior.G. Studies reveal(揭示) that women who have healthy relationships with their children and friends actually sleep better.四、语法填空（共2题；共2分）26._(congratulate)! But I think someone was mistaken, Dennis responded. 27.The show starred a _ (previous) unknown actress called Jennifer Anist
28、on. 五、完形填空（共1题；共20分）28.完形填空Unchangeable Love One day I visited an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was expecting a quiet 1 of the splendid artwork. A young 2 viewing the paintings ahead of me 3 nonstop between themselves. I watched them a moment and decided the
29、 lady was doing all the talking. I admired the mans 4 for putting up with her 5 stream of words. 6 by their noise, I moved on. I met them several times as I moved 7 the various rooms of art. Each time I heard her continuous flow of words, I moved away 8 . I was standing at the counter of the museum
30、gift shop making a 9 when the couple approached the 10 . Before they left, the man 11 into his pocket and pulled out a white object. He 12 it into a long stick and then tapped his way into the 13 to get his wifes jacket. “Hes a 14 man.” the clerk at the counter said. “Most of us would give up if we
31、were blinded at such a young age. During his recovery, he made a promise his life wouldnt change. So, as before, he and his wife come in 15 there is a new art show.” “But what does he get out of the art?” I asked. “He cant see.” “Cant see! Youre 16 . He sees a lot. More than you and I do,” the clerk
32、 said. “His wife 17 each painting so he can see it in his head.” I learned something about patience, 18 and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without 19 and the courage of a husband who would not 20 blindness to change his life. And I saw the love sha
33、red by two people as I watched this couple walk away, hand in hand.1. A. viewB. touchC. wanderD. scenery2. A. ladyB. manC. clerkD. couple3. A. spokeB. arguedC. discussedD. chatted4. A. knowledgeB. confidenceC. patienceD. wisdom5. A. vividB. tastelessC. constantD. exciting6. A. adoptedB. disturbedC.
34、surprisedD. discouraged7. A. towardsB. inC. throughD. from8. A. anxiouslyB. seriouslyC. quicklyD. sadly9. A. commentB. purchaseC. decisionD. list10. A. exitB. entranceC. frontD. queue11. A. putB. heldC. turnedD. reached12. A. lengthenedB. madeC. broughtD. changed13. A. shopB. coatroomC. hallD. count
35、er14. A. braveB. kindC. roughD. blind15. A. whereverB. WhateverC. wheneverD. whichever16. A. humorousB. sillyC. wrongD. unique17. A. describesB. DrawsC. ShowsD. tells18. A. curiosityB. courageC. enthusiasmD. pride19. A. supportB. hesitationC. expectationD. sight20. A. getB. hopeC. stopD. allow六、改错题（
36、共1题；共5分）29.英语课上，老师要求同桌相互修改作文。假设以下作文为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改。共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。 错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号 （），并在此符号下面写出改加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 修改：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。 As we all know, travelling can be an excited experience. Let me give you some advices t
37、hat you have to pay attention. You can find out more about your destination by surf the Internet before you set out. You neednt take too many cash. Since it can be very convenient to pay in cash, using cheques is much more reliable. In additional, it will be wise of you to take an umbrella in case o
38、f it should rain. And if you are to travel abroad, youd better understand the cultural diversity. Keep this in mind that being polite in foreign countries can help you had a wonderful trip.七、书面表达（共2题；共20分）30.假如你是李华，是你校京剧社（Beijing Opera Club）的社长。你知道你校外籍学生Ruth对京剧也很感兴趣，请你用英文给她写一封Email，邀请她参加本周的社团活动。内容包括
39、：1）时间、地点；2）活动目的；3）活动内容。注意：1）词数80左右2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。31.假设你是新华中学的学生会主席李华，你校打算邀请某大学知名学者王教授来学校参加毕业典礼并做演讲来鼓励学生努力奋斗，实现自己的梦想。请你给王教授写一封邀请信，内容如下：1）说明写信目的；2）毕业典礼时间：5月27 日；3）演讲地点：学校礼堂。要求：1）包括所有要点，可适度发挥，以使行文连贯；2）开头已经写好，但不计入总词数；3）词数100左右。毕业典礼演讲：commencement speechDear Professor Wang, My name is Li Hua, presiden
40、t of the Student Union, from Xinhua Middle School.Yours sincerely,Li Hua答案解析部分一、单选题1.【答案】 B 2.【答案】 A 3.【答案】 A 4.【答案】 B 5.【答案】 C 6.【答案】 D 7.【答案】 B 8.【答案】 D 9.【答案】 A 10.【答案】 C 11.【答案】 B 12.【答案】 D 13.【答案】 D 14.【答案】 D 15.【答案】 C 16.【答案】 C 17.【答案】 D 18.【答案】 D 19.【答案】 B 20.【答案】 B 二、填空题21.【答案】 gave her a hu
41、g 22.【答案】 C；G；E；A；B23.【答案】 combed through 三、任务型阅读24.【答案】 G；E；F；B；A 25.【答案】 A；E；D；G；B四、语法填空26.【答案】 Congratulations 27.【答案】 previously 五、完形填空28.【答案】 （1）A；（2）D；（3）D；（4）C；（5）C；（6）B；（7）C；（8）C；（9）B；（10）A；（11）D；（12）A；（13）B；（14）A；（15）C；（16）C；（17）A；（18）B；（19）D；（20）D； 六、改错题29.【答案】 As we all know, travelling c
42、an be an experience. Let me give you some that you have to pay attention . You can find out more about your destination by the Internet before you set out. You neednt take too cash. it can be very convenient to pay in cash, using cheques is much more reliable. In , it will be wise of you to take an
43、umbrella in case it should rain. And if you are to travel abroad, youd better understand the cultural diversity. Keep in mind that being polite in foreign countries can help you a wonderful trip.七、书面表达30.【答案】 Dear Ruth Im writing to invite you to join us in our clubs activity, which will take place
44、in the school theatre this Saturday afternoon. Starting from 14: 00 p. m. the 2-hour activity is aimed at improving our taste for Beijing Opera. Firstly, some classical pieces will be shared and enjoyed. Then Professor Wang will give us a speech, offering us some practical guidance on how to better
45、understand Beijing Opera Your coming will surely bring us great joy and please let me know if you will be available then at your earliest convenience.YoursLi Hua31.【答案】 Dear Professor Wang, My name is Li Hua, president of the Student Union from Xinhua Middle School. Im writing to ask you a favor. Wo
46、uld you please come to our school and give us a commencement speech? The speech is scheduled to be given on May 30thin the school hall, the theme of which will be “how to realize our dreams through personal efforts”. Were eager to hear you talk about your own experiences and unique views. I sincerely hope you can take time out of your busy schedule, and I would appreciate it very much if you could come. Thank you in advance and wish you all the best! Im looking forward to your reply at your earliest convenience.Yours sincerely,Li Hua
