1、20192020学年上学期期中考试卷 高二英语 2019.11（完卷时间：120分钟；满分：150分）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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail (地铁)Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out.Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.Farecard machine
2、s are in every station.Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.Get one ticket of unlimited Metrorall rides with a One Day Pass .Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations .Use it after 9:30 a,m. until closing
3、on weekdays , and all day on weekends and holidays .Hours of serviceOpen 5am Mon-Fri 7a.m Sat-SunClose midnight Sun-Thurs. 3a.m. Sat-SunLast train times vary .To avoid missing the last train , please check the last train time posted in the station.Train times Posted in stationsMetrobusWhen paying wi
4、th exact charge , the fare is $1.35.When paying with a SmatTrip card , the fare is 1.25.Fares for the senior/ disabled customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare .On Metrorail and Metrobus , use a senior/disabled farecard or Smar/Trip card .For mo
5、re information about buying senior,disabled farecards, farecard or SmarTrip cards and passes , please visit MetroOpensDoors .com or call 202-637-7000and 202-637-8000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100
6、.Travel tips (提示)Avoid riding during weekday rush periods before 9:30 a.m. and between 4and 6p.m.If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost &Found at 202-962-1195. Avoid riding during weekday rush periods before 9:30 a.m. and between 4and 6p.m.21At what time does Metro
7、rail stop service on Saturday ?A.At midnight. B.At 3 a.m. C.At 5 a.m. D.At 7a.m.22What is good about a SmarTrip card ?A.It is convenient for old people .B.It saves money for its usersC.It can be bought at any trainD.It is sold on the Internet23Which number should you call if you lose something on th
8、e Metro?A.202-962-1195 B.202-962-1100 C.202-637-7000 D.202-637-8000 B We are excited when we reach our goals，and at that moment we laugh，clap，even are over the moon. Without doubt，good results make us joyful. However，we cannot always get what we want and be the winner all the time. Some people cant
9、help doubting: “Are our efforts in vain？”The answer is “No”. We should remember that we are not only measured by how many goals weve reached，but how we acted，which means，process is also important.Here is an example. Fruits are delicious. It takes trees a long time to bear them. In the process of gro
10、wing，trees have to suffer from bad weather，insect bites and also intentional destructions（故意的破坏）from human beings. So it is with us. Our life is like a journey. At the beginning，we set a goal，dreaming of it every night，but we should never forget that we spend most of our time on the journey. Unfortu
11、nately，many people only complain about the failure and then give up hope. In fact，it is the failure that teaches us to be brave and stand on our own.I myself deeply believe that only those who experienced a lot can own the highly-valued characters，only those who adventured（冒险）can have the chance to
12、succeed. It is said No pain，no gain. We are still young，still full of energy，so why are we afraid of failure and why do we hesitate（犹豫）to take an adventure？Young men，lets forget results，leave out pain，and just look forward and dont miss any chance on the journey！24Reaching our goal will make us _.Al
13、augh at others Bget over the moonCset another goalDforget our effort25The underlined phrase in vain here means“_”.A值得B益处C高效D徒劳26The writer gives an example of fruits in order to say _.ANo pain，no gainBPeople will suffer a lot in lifeCIts hard for a tree to bear fruitsDWe should grow trees to get goo
14、d fruits27Only those who _ will get really good characters.Ahave gone through a lotBwork very hardCbelieve that things will be better and betterDbelieve in themselves C Lots of kids hate school, a new study found. Usually this kind of feeling doesnt last long. But what happens if you feel this way t
15、oo much? School is a fact of life and getting a good education can help you build the kind of future life you want. So lets talk about school and what to do when you dont like it.If you dont like school, the first step is to find out why. You might not like school because you dont have enough friend
16、s, or maybe you dont get along with your teacher. Sometimes its a big problem with your classes and school-work . You may be getting farther and farther behind, and it may seem like youll never catch up.When you know why you dont like school, you can start taking steps to make things better. Its a g
17、ood idea to talk to someone about your problems with school. Your mum, dad, teacher or school counselor(心理辅导员) will be able to help you. Another good idea is to write down your feelings about school in a notebook. Its a great way to let out emotions(情绪). Remember, you dont have to share what youve w
18、ritten with others.28Lots of kids _ according to the passage.A.like school very much B.are good at reading and writingC.dont like writing D.have the thought of hating school29What does the underlined word “it” refer to in the first paragraph?A.Good education. B.School. C.Future life. D.Friendship.30
19、If you dont like school, the first step is to _.A.find out why B.go to see a doctor C.ask your parents for help D.leave school for a short time31How many reasons why you dont like school are given by the writer?A.Two. B.Three. C.Four.D.Five. D In the USA，it is normal for men to shake hands when they
20、 meet，but it is quite unusual for men to kiss when they greet each other. Greetings are casuala handshake，a smile and a“hello”will do just fine.The British often simply say“hello”when they meet friends. They usually shake hands only when they meet for the first time. Social kissing，often just a peck
21、（轻吻）on the cheek，is common in an informal situation between men and women and also between women who know each other very well.In Japan，the common greeting for both men and women is to bow when they greet someone，instead of giving a handshake or a hug.Hungarians like to greet in a friendly waykiss e
22、ach other on both cheeks. The most common way is to kiss from your right to your left. When men meet for the first time，a handshake is the norm.In Albania，men shake hands when greeting one another. A kiss on the cheek may also be common if there is a close relationship. Women may shake hands or kiss
23、 each other on both cheeks.In Armenia，by tradition，a woman needs to wait for a man to offer his hand for a handshake. Between good friends and family members，a kiss on the cheek and a hug are also common.32In Britain，when two people meet for the first time，they usually _.AHugBBow Cshake hands Dkiss
24、on the cheek33Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AIn Japan，hugging is as common as bowing.BIn Hungary，people usually kiss each other on the cheeks from left to right.CIn Albania，it is unusual for men to kiss if there is a close relationship.DIn Armenia，it is necessary for a woma
25、n to wait for a man to offer his hand for a handshake.34How many countries are mentioned in the passage?AFour.BFive.CSix.DSeven.35Whats the best title of the passage?ACountry and Culture BCulture and PeopleCGreeting Customs Around the World DBody Language in Different Cultures第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据
26、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。With the year coming to an end, a holiday is inescapable.Travelling in winters is never easy. Though air travel might sound as the most convenient way for winter travel, it also has its own shortcomings. The season of cold sometimes interrupts your travel plans
27、. Flights get canceled or delayed beyond what you have to deal with.36.Early flights are on timeEarly morning flights have been found to be more on time than the ones later in the day.37. Any delay in the flight schedule during the day leads to a series of delay,the best way to avoid it is to fly ea
28、rly.38. Partner airlines can help you in times of delayed flights.Some airlines work in association with its partner airlines.In case your flight gets canceled or delayed ,you can ask for a seat in the partner airline,if your airline supports it.Join a club39.When your flight gets delayed for hours
29、you can connect those clubs in the airport rather than being stuck in the terminal.Also,connection to different travel agents is easier from the clubs as they assist you with various choices available.Consider a travel agent(代理人)At times when you are stuck with situations where your flight is delaye
30、d or canceled,instead of dealing directly with the airline,it is best to lay the responsibility on your travel agent.40. A. Joining a club will sure make you pay some money,but if you are a frequent flyer, it is the best choice for you.B. Your travel agent will actively represent you and settle the
31、problems,so you neednt settle the problems yourself.C.We bring to you tips to keep in mind if you are air travelling in winters.D.A member of a club is the best choice for most flyers on the whole.E.Though you would have to wake up very early,yet it would rid you of a lot of troubles. F. Partner air
32、lines can help.G. Remember to phone bravely第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 （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。 Bill Whites father is a lawyer. In his 41 time, he likes to get out in the country and take some 42 of animals.For a long time, Bill had wanted to go with his father
33、 on one of his 43 . But his father didnt take Bill along with him 44 he was fifteen.He and Bill drove to the farm which 45 to his uncle in the afternoon. They 46 the night there, so that they could 47 out early the next morning. Uncle Steve and his son Larry, who was sixteen, were going to go out wi
34、th them.It was still dark when Bill heard the alarm 48 the next morning. He wondered why it was running so early. He couldnt remember 49 he was. He turned over 50 and looked at the clock. It was 5 oclock. Then he 51 that he was at the 52 and that he was going out to take pictures with his father. He
35、 jumped out of bed and got 53 quickly.He ran downstairs. The others were already in the 54 . Uncle Steve was cooking bacon and eggs. There was a pot of coffee on the stove. It 55 good.They ate breakfast quickly. They didnt talk 56 , because they didnt want to 57 up the other people in the house. The
36、y filled a thermos bottle 58 hot coffee and took some sandwiches 59 Aunt Grace, Uncle Steves wife, had made for them. They gathered their camera 60 and started out.41AbusyBspareCenoughDlimited42AfoodsBdrawingsCpaintingsDpictures43AtripsBbusesCanimalsDmountains44AafterBwhenCuntilDunless45AledBstickCg
37、otDbelonged46AcostBspentCsleptDtook47AstartBbeginCwalkDstep48AtelephoneBmachineCcomputerDclock49AwhereBhowCwhoDwhat50AquicklyBsleepilyCquietlyDsuddenly51AimaginedBpronouncedCforgotDremembered52AmountainBtownCfarmDstation53AdressedBorderedCeatenDprepared54AbathroomBkitchenCstudyDbedroom55AseemedBfelt
38、CtastedDsmelled56AmanyBsoundlyCmuchDhighly57AwakeBgoCputDcome58AofBwithCinDby59AthatBwhatCafterDbefore60AcoverBsupplyCoperatorDequipment第二节（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）根据课文，在每个空白处填入1个单词。多亏了他的研究，联合国在消除世界饥饿的战斗中又多了些方法。61._ _ his research，the UN has more tools in the battle to_the world_ hunger.62.袁隆平很满意他的生活。但他
39、对自己的成名并不关心。Yuan Longping_ quite_ _ his life. However, he doesnt care about being famous.63.他们主要是想保持土壤肥沃且免受病害。They focus _ keeping their soil rich and_ _disease.不幸的是他的父亲去世了，使得他的家境更加艰难64. his father died，leaving the family even 查理挑出鞋带来吃，像是吃意大利面条一样。65. Charlie _ _ the lace and eats it as if it were spa
40、ghetti.66.卓别林自编、自导、自制他主演的电影。 Charlie Chaplin wrote，directed，and produced the films he .67.最普遍使用的面部表情当然是微笑，它的作用是表示快乐和安人心境。The most universal _ expression is, of course, the smile its function is to show happiness and put people _ _.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)根据课文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确
41、形式。The first person _68_ (arrive) was Tony Garcia from Colombia, closely _69_（follow） by Julia Smith from British. After I met them and then introduced them to each other, I was very surprised. Tony approached Julia, touched her shoulder and kissed her on _70_ cheek! She stepped back appearing surpr
42、ised and put up her hands, as if in defense. I guessed that there was_71_ ( probable) a major misunderstanding. Then Akira Nagata from Japan came in _72_（smile）, together with George Cook from Canada. As they _73_( introduce) , George reached his hand out to the Japanese student. Just at that moment
43、, however, Akira bowed so his nose touched Georges moving hand. They both apologized-another cultural mistake!As I get to know more international _74_(friend), I learn more _75 _ this cultural “body language”. In the same way that people communicate with spoken language, they also express their feel
44、ings using unspoken “ language” through physical distance, actions or posture. English people, for example, do not usually stand very close to others _76_ touch strangers as soon as they meet. Most people around the world now greet each other by shaking hands, but some cultures use other greetings a
45、s well , such as the Japanese , _77_ prefer to bow.第二节:书面表达(满分25分)假如你是高二学生李辉，在高中紧张的学习生活中，你感受到了父母对你浓浓的爱。请根据以下要点提示，向你的美国朋友Tom写一封信。1成绩并不优异，但父母一直鼓励你；2父母在其他方面对你的关爱（自拟两点）；3表达对父母的感激之情；4请对方回信，谈谈自己的父母。具体要求：1. 所写内容必须包括上面提示的所有要点，可适当发挥，但不要逐字翻译；2词数：100个词左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；3语句通顺，意思连贯，条理清楚，字迹工整；4文中不得出现真实校名、姓名等其他信息
46、，否则，不予评分。Dear Tom,Hows it going? This time Id like to talk about my parents. I dont realize how much they love me until I am under pressure_ Yours sincerely， Li Hui20192020学年上学期期中考 高二英语答题卡 2019.11 （完卷时间：120分钟；满分：150分）卷 （选择题，共100分）：用铅笔在正确的选项处涂黑，要求涂满格。（注意对好题号）根据课文，在每个空白处填入1个单词。（共10小题；每小题1分，满分15分）61._
47、_ _ _ 62._ _ _ 63_ _ _ 64._ _ _ 65. _ _66._ _ 67_ _ _根据课文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)68 _ 69_ 70_ 71 _ 72_ 73 _ 74 _75_ 76 _ 77._第三部分 书面表达（25分）Dear Tom,Hows it going? This time Id like to talk about my parents. I dont realize how much they love me until I am under pressure._ _ _ _ _
48、 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Yours sincerely， Li Hui20192020学年上学期 高二英语期中考答案 21-40 BBA BDAA DBAC CDCC CEFAB 41-60 BDACD BADAB DCABD CABAD 61. Thanks to, rid of 62. is satisfied with 63. on, free of/from 64. Unfortunately, worse off65. picks out 66. starred in 67. facial, at ease68 to arrive 69 followed 70 the
49、71 probably 72smiling 73were introduced 74friends 75about 76 or 77whoDear Tom,Hows it going? This time Id like to talk about my parents. I dont realize how much they love me until I am under pressure.I am not good at study, but my parents always encourage me to be confident and keep trying. Every da
50、y they come home, they go out of their way to make delicious food for me. They look after me as well as they can. Also, they pay much attention to my feelings. Whenever they find me upset, they will communicate with me patiently. Now I have made a decision to study harder and understand my parents better. Only in this way can I show my thanks to my parents.Please write soon and tell me about your parents.Yours sincerely,Li Hua