1、甘肃省武威市民勤一中2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题 （时间: 100分钟 总分：120分 ）第一卷（选择题 共70分）第一部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ACanals in EuropeGascony, FranceMuch of the canal is lined with trees, making it perfect for bicycle rides along the two banks. The Saint Louis boat is a grea
2、t choice for this route. Its specially driven by a woman. Plus, Captain Wendy used to be a designer. Her eye for design is on the boat, from the hand-painted furniture to the little Flower Festival she prepares every morning.Canal du Midi FranceThe Canal du Midi, the most famous of the French canals
3、, was built in the 17th century. It took 12,000 workers 14 years to dig the 150-mile canal. Today, its one of the oldest working canals in the world. It offers a truly historical experience, with visits to the Roman ruins and weekly market at Narbonne.Dutch Waterways, HollandFor those who prefer a q
4、uiet place and want to travel on waterways more frequently by tourist boats, the Netherlands is the perfect choice. The Dutch Waterways are often lined with shops and homes, and you will get the chance to see plenty of people going about their lives as you float by. The best time to visit it is spri
5、ng.The Caledonian Canal, BritainIts perfect for people who would prefer to sit on the boat drinking and watching the loud water go by. Speaking of lakes, the famous Loch Ness is on this route. Youll also get to look at castles like Cawdor Castle and Eilean Donan, the latter of which appeared in the
6、James film The World Is Not enough.1. What is special about Gascony?A. Few men ride bikes there.B. a boat there is driven by a woman.C. It is a place used to shoot a famous film.D. It is the oldest working canal in the world.2. What can travelers do when touring Canal du Midi?A. Learn to build ancie
7、nt boats.B. Help workers dig the cave.C. Visit the Roman ruins.D. Watch lakes in front of Cawdor Castle.3. Which of the following is best for those who enjoy quietness to travel?A. Dutch Waterways. B. Canal du Midi.C. Gascony. D. The Caledonian Canal.BIve loved my mothers desk since I was just tall
8、enough to see above the top of it as mother sat doing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be the most wonderful thing in the world.Years later, during her final illness, mother kept different things for my sister and
9、 brother. “But the desk,” she said again, “is for Elizabeth.”I never saw her angry, never saw her cry. I knew she loved me; she showed it in action. But as a young girl, I wanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter.They never happened. And a gulf opened between us. I was “too emotional(
10、易动感情的)”. But she lived “on the surface”.As years passed ,I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive me.I posted the letter and waited for her answer, none came.My
11、hope turned to disappointment, then little interest and, finally, peace it seemed that nothing happened. I couldnt be sure that the letter had even got to Mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to make her into someone she was not.Now the present of her desk told me, as s
12、hed never been able to, that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside a photo of my father and a one-page letter, folded and refolded many times.Give me an answer, my letter asks, in any way you choose, Mother, you always chose the ac
13、t that speaks louder than words.4. The writer began to love her mothers desk _.A. after Mother diedB. before she became a writer C. when she was a childD. when mother gave it to her5. The passage shows that _.A. Mother was cold on the surface but kind in her heart to her daughterB. Mother was too se
14、rious about everything her daughter had doneC. Mother cared much about her daughter in wordsD. Mother wrote to her daughter in careful words6. The word “gulf” in the passage means _.A. deep understanding between the old and the youngB. different ideas between the mother and the daughterC. free talks
15、 between mother and daughterD. part of the sea going far in land7. What did Mother do with her daughters letter asking for forgiveness?A. She had never received the letter. B. For years, she often talked about the letter.C. She didnt forgive her daughter at all in all her life.D. She read the letter
16、 again and again till she died.CGarbage sorting has become a hot issue around China, especially after Shanghai began carrying out a regulation on July 1.Beijing has thus been expected to follow suit. The current regulation gives garbage sortingresponsibilities to government departments, property man
17、agement groups and other organizations. It also gives rules for companies, outlining how theyre responsible for waste collection, transportation and treatment. Only individuals are not subject to responsibilities.The long-awaited revision will soon change the situation. Taking out the trash without
18、sorting it properly will be illegal, said Sun Xinjun, director of the Beijing Commission of Urban Management. In Shanghai, violators are now fined up to 200 yuan for trash-sorting violations(违背）。The maximum fine in Beijing will not be less than that, he said.The Beijing city government first set out
19、 to promote garbage sorting in 2009.Authorities have since called on citizens to sort their household waste into four types-recyclable waste, kitchen trash, dangerous waste and others-and leave it in a corresponding(相应的）dustbin or trash can. Blue-colored dustbins indicate items within are recyclable
20、, green represents kitchen trash, red corresponds to dangerous materials and gray to other waste.To promote the awareness of garbage sorting and expand the base of participants, authorities have employed workers to help residents on the spot. With intelligent devices, those who throw in recyclable w
21、aste at given sites will be rewarded with bonus points, which can be used to buy daily goods. At some communities, there are no color- coded dustbins. Instead, a scheduled garbage collection service is offered to help improve the environment. In other communities, workers offer a door-to-door servic
22、e to collect recyclables or kitchen waste.Beijing Environmental Sanitation Engineering Group has been promoting new garbage sorting facilities such as recycling cabinets and smart kitchen waste trash cans since 2016, Xinhua News Agency reported.8.Which of the following shouldnt be thrown into a blue
23、 dustbin?A. coke cans B. used books C .thrown-away batteries D. abandoned iron pots9.Its known from the passage that_A. Shanghai carried out garbage sorting later than Beijing B. Green color indicates recyclable waste like deserted clothes C. people sorting recyclable waste will be rewarded througho
24、ut Beijing D. citizens are not responsible for garbage sorting in Beijing now10.What is the best title for the text?A. An Example in Garbage Sorting In Shanghai.B. Action To Be Taken To Sort Gabage In Shanghai.C. Present Garbage Collection In Beijing.D. New Garbage Sorting Regulation In Beijing,11.W
25、here can you read the article?A. A fashion magazine. B. A science book. C. A government report. D. A newspaper.DPeople do not like being separated from their mobile phones, even while enjoying a restful holiday at the beach. However, the phone battery（电池）may become exhausted completely. If that happ
26、ens, they have no choice but to connect the phone to the power supply. But its impossible to get the battery charged at the beach. Whats worse, the hot sun is shining right overhead, and the water in the bottle is sure to reach a very high temperature.Antoine Sayah, a university student from Lebanon
27、, developed a special bench mat called the Beachill. It looks similar to the ordinary beach mat and will cause back pain as well. However, the device (装置) can recharge any mobile phone. It is designed to be water-resistant (防水的) and has a 5-watt solar panel, which provides power continuously. The ma
28、t also has the refrigeration equipment that can help keep drinks cool, just like the refrigerator.Antoine Sayah began selling the Beachill on the Internet for150. He says he has been surprised at the reaction worldwide. “I have got orders for the device from Brazil, Toronto, all over Europe, especia
29、lly France, America, from all continents.” The Beachill is also gaining popularity in other places, like swimming pools and boats.Some people like the mat because it is lightweight and easy-to-carry. Rita Mathieu bought one of the Beachills. “When I am on the beach, I used to look around for a charg
30、er and never managed to find any and the water never stays cool,” she says, “so this kind of beach mat is wonderful and has everything in it, even a pocket where I can put a book. Thanks to it, I can surf the Internet and keep in touch with friends at any time at the beach.”12. The first paragraph i
31、s mainly intended to .A. show great pity for people at the beach B. provide some key facts about mobile phonesC. attract the readers interest in the subject D. prove the importance of water in hot weather13. What can we learn about the Beachill? A. It has some function of the refrigerator. B. It wil
32、l stop working in the water.C. It is quite unusual in appearance. D. It can only be used at the beach.14. Rita Mathieu is mentioned to prove the Beachills .A. convenienceB. popularity C. good qualityD. low price15. The text is written to _.A. tell people a new way to get a cold drink B. ask people t
33、o stop using phones at the beachC. introduce a beach mat that can charge a phone D. encourage people to travel around the world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。Stressed out? Your schedule is packed with classes, homework, youth groups, hobbies, family and friends. 16 Y
34、ou might be dealing with a relationship or family conflict. Sometimes its just too much to handle, and stress moves slowly into your life. Here are some ideas to help you balance your life and reduce stress.l 17 Certain practices can reduce stress hormones. These include remaining in a silent state
35、and listening to music you find calming. Dr. Kathleen Hall, founder of the Stress Institute, also recommends using positive affirmations：“Repeating a positive affirmation when you are stressed reduces the production of stress hormones. Create an affirmation you love, such as I am strong; I am in con
36、trol; everything has a purpose.”l InteractSometimes when were stressed, we want to separate ourselves from others. 18 This could mean just hanging out with a friend or getting involved in a group.l Exercise Sports are a great way to reduce stress. 19 . Try different physical activities until you fin
37、d one you enjoy: swimming, biking, hiking, etc.l 20 What you eat can have a big influence on how you feel. To cut down on stress, always start your day with breakfast. Also, eat more fish and nuts ,and vitamin B6,found in bananas, turkey, brown rice and sweet potatoes.A . Eat healthilyB. Relax your
38、mind and bodyC. Positively involve yourself in societyD. And team sports arent the only way to reduce it.E. We dont share it with others and always shoulder it on our own.F.And being busy probably isnt the only thing going on in your life.G. However, connecting with people who matter to us can help
39、us reduce stress. 第二部分 语言知识运用(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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Peter and Paul had got permission from their parents to camp in a field close to their farm. But, being adventurous boys, they knew it would be more 21 to camp in the woods that lay beyo
40、nd the river. Excitedly, the boys 22 with their tent and food.Carrying their heavy 23 ,the two brothers walked along the riverbank, hardly noticing the distance or the sun beating down. They were eager to reach their 24 before lunchtime. As they entered the cool, shadowy woods, they began to search
41、for a suitable camping spot. Peter wanted to 25 close to the river at the edge of the woods, 26 Paul, who was older, insisted that they camp further away. 27 , Peter followed his brother deeper into the 28 .This really is a wonderful setting! said Paul in excitement. They 29 their tent, and settled
42、down to eat the sandwiches they had made, then decided to find their way 30 to the river to catch some fish. Are you sure that this is the right 31 ? whispered Peter shakily. Im sure we passed that hollow tree just a while ago. Paul walked 32 silently. Look, there it is again. Were lost, arent we? c
43、omplained Peter. Paul had to admit that he didnt know where they were. 33 ,they were a long distance from where they were 34 to be. They were not even 35 of where they had set up their camp. They set in 36 for a few minutes until Peter had a bright idea. Why dont we look for clues(线索)the way that tr
44、ackers 37 in the movies? We werent careful about how wewalked, so Im sure we would have left 38 some broken tree branches and leaves. Carefully, the boys 39 the marks that they had left, until finally they found their campsite.Hurriedly, hey packed their belongings and set off 40 the direction of th
45、e river.What would their parents think of their adventure?21. A. surprising B. exciting C. annoying D. frightening22. A. went round B. went back C. went away D. went through23. A. load B. tent C. food D. water24. A. grassland B. destination C. field D. storage25. A. live B. lie C. wait D. stay26. A.
46、 but B. and C. or D. so27. A. Unconsciously B. Unfortunately C. Unwillingly D. Uninterestingly28. A. woods B. farm C. setting D. camp29. A. put off B. put on C. put down D. put up30. A. forward B. near C. back D. further31. A. place B. mark C. way D. time32. A. alone B. about C. in D. on33. A. After
47、 all B. At last C. Above all D. At first34. A. discovered B. encouraged C. persuaded D. supposed35. A. afraid B. sure C. informed D. reminded36. A. enjoyment B. satisfaction C. disappointment D. imagination37. A. appear B. do C. work D. behave38. A. behind B. out C. aside D. around39. A. fetched B.
48、watched C. followed D. collected40. A. for B. to C. at D. in第二卷（非选择题 共50分）第二节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)根据所给汉语或首字母提示，用所学单词的适当形式填空。（10分，每空1分）41. It is a_ that he is not interested in this newly designed project.42. It is very c _ to pay by credit card.43. My uncle h_ two workers to help him in harvest last
49、autumn.44. The m_ of his income is spent on his house every month. 45. Some governments began to reform their legal system and (禁止)research into human cloning.46. You are _（消极的） when you allow things to happen, but do nothing.47. He got a_（专利）for this invention.48.You have to have your_ (行李)checked
50、before boarding.49.According to the constitution, it is compulsory for a citizen to (从事；承担)military service.50. Mr. Zhang _(轻拍) me on the shoulder, saying “You can do it.”第三节(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan calls 51 peoples memory of SARS in 2002.
51、However, experienced and 52 (distinguish) expert, Zhong Nanshan immediately told the differences between novel coronavirus and SARS. He guided the public to set about 53 (fight) against COVID-19. At the same time, academician Chen Wei, as well as her scientific research team, 54 (seize) the opportun
52、ity to isolate and recombine the virus strains (病毒株). It was they 55 have developed a vaccine(疫苗) independently , and the vaccine has got 56 the clinical experiments (临床试验). 57 (fortunate), COVID-19 spread throughout the world rapidly. Every time foreign medical teams turns to Chinese experts for he
53、lp, they provide the aid. 58 (bear) a heavy burden, many medical teams have been dispatched to the front line again. It 59 (believe) that all those most adorable volunteers will live up to the 60 (expect) and come back safe and sound.第三部分 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）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，
54、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、删改或修改。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：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。I have some study tip to share with you. First, be sure to discuss your needs with your teacher. He and she may have great advi
55、ce for youSecond，in the classroom，be sure to listen careful to your teacher and making notes so that you can review later. Ask questions unless something is unclear. Third, see if you can do your homework soon after arriving to home. That way, things youve learned will fresh in your mindWhen you do
56、your homework, you are practicing that youve learned. At last, if you study and review your notes every day, you would not have to struggle to learn many things before a test. And when you do a project, try to work on them a little every day rather than do it all at once第二节 书面表达（满分20分）假定你是李华，从互联网 (t
57、he Internet) 上得知一个国际中学生组织将在新加坡 (Singapore) 举办夏令营，欢迎各国学生参加。请写一封电子邮件申请参加。内容主要包括：1.自我介绍（包括英语能力）；2.参加意图（介绍中国、了解其他国家）；3.希望获准。注意：1. 词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；Dear Sir or Madam, Yours, Li Hua高二英语试题参考答案第一部分 阅读理解(每小题2分，满分40分)1.- 5 B C A CA 6 10 B D C D C 11- 15 D C A A C 16-20 FBGDA第二部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 完
58、形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)21 25 B C A B D 26-30 A C A D C 31- 35 C D A D B 36- 40 C B A C D第二节 单词拼写 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)41. apparent 42. convenient 43. hired 44. majority 45. forbad / forbade46. passive 47. patent 48. luggage 49. overtake 50. patted第三节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)51. up 52.distinguished 53.
59、 fighting 54. seized 55. who / that56. through 57.Unfortunately 58. Bearing 59. is believed 60.expectation第三部分 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）I have some study tip to share with you. First, be sure to discuss your needs with your teacher.He and she may have great advice for youSecond，in the
60、 classroom，be sure to listen careful to your teacher and making notes so that you can review later. Ask questions unless something is unclear. Third, see if you can do your homework soon after arriving to home. That way, things youve learned will fresh in your mindWhen you do your homework, you are
61、practicing that youve learned. At last, if you study and review your notes every day, you would not have to struggle to learn many things before a test. And when you do a project, try to work on them a little every day rather than do it all at once 1tiptips 2andor 3carefulcarefully 4makingmake5 unle
62、ssif 6去掉to 7fresh前面加be 8thatwhat9wouldwill 10themit第二节 书面表达（满分25分）One possible version:Dear Sir or MadamThe other day I happened to read your advertisement on the Internet, saying that you are holding a summer camp aimed at students from around the world, and Im interested to participate in it.Im Li
63、 Hua, a senior high school student in China. As a teenager, Im interested in making friends with kids of my age from around the world. Your camp will provide a good chance for me to know a lot about other countries and tell them something about China. Whats more, I can improve my English, communicating with people from other countries.I do hope that I can be lucky enough to be admitted to your camp.Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua
