1、安徽省淮南市寿县第二中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题第I卷 第一部分 听力（共20题，每小题1.5分，共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，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。1. What is the conversation mainly about?.A. A painting B. A plate C. A dish2. Who wont spend Thanksgiving with the
2、speakers?A. Sam B. Brent and Maya C. Their grandparents3. What does the man imply about Tom?A. He lost interest in paintingB. His fame suffered a declineC. His paintings arent as good as before.4. Where are the speakers probably going？A. The tailors B. The theater C. The dress-up party.5. What does
3、the woman suggest Jerry do?A Sell his apartment soonB. Come back to campus nowC Search for another place at once第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。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；各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。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 was the man probably
4、doing when the woman called?A Watching a game.B. Visiting a museumC Doing some cleaning.7. When does Susan work at the museum?A. On weekendsB On weekday morningsC On weekday afternoons听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What was the woman like?A.Artistic B.Shy. C.Sporty.9. What has the woman taken up recently?A.
5、 Basketball B. Yoga C. Painting.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. Where are the speakers?A On the way to their officeB At the mans home.C. At a flower shop11.Why did the man buy so many flowers?A. They are fresh and attractiveB. Theres a sale on some flowersC. He wants to open a flower shop12. What will the
6、 woman do next?A. Check the mans backB Give the man a handC. Sign a deal with the man听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. When did the man graduate?A.15 years agoB. 20 years agoC. 25 years ago14. What does the man say about his work?A. It is a difficult taskB The pay is very goodC. He doesnt like it15. At what
7、 time does the zoo close in winter?A.4:30pmB.5:30pmC.6:30pm16. What is the mans main duty?A. Feed the animalsB Clear out the cagesC Do the management work听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What is the function of the new chocolate?A. It makes people healthierB. It makes people happier.C. It makes people youn
8、ger18. What is still unknown about the new chocolate?A. Its inventorsB. Its price.C. Its color19. How long does it take the new chocolate to work?A .3 weeks B. 30 days C.3 months20. Why does more research need to be done?A. To see the effect of the chocolateB. To invent better chocolate barsC. To en
9、sure the supplies of materials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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A The park bench was deserted as I sat down to read beneath the branches of an old tree， with good reason to frown， for the world was intended to drag me down At this time， a boy a
10、pproached me He stood right before me， and said with great excitement， Look what I found!In his hand was a flower， and what a pitiful sight， with its petals （花瓣） all worn Wanting him to take his flower and go off to play， I faked a small smile and then turned to the other sideBut instead of leaving，
11、 he sat next to my side and placed the flower to his nose and declared， It really smells pretty and its beautiful， too Thats why I picked it Here， its for youThe flower before me was dying or dead But I knew I must take it， or he might never leave So I reached for the flower， and replied， Just what
12、I needBut instead of placing the flower in my hand， he held it in mid-air It was then that I noticed that the boy was blindI heard my voice quiver （轻微颤抖）， and at the same time my tears shone like the sun As I thanked him for picking the very best one， he smiled and said， Youre welcome And then he ra
13、n off to play， unaware of the impact hed had on meI sat there and wondered how he managed to see a self-pitying woman beneath an old tree Perhaps from his heart， hed been blessed with true sightThrough the eyes of the blind boy， I could see the problem was not with the world； the problem was me And
14、for all of those times I had been blind From now on I vowed to see beauty and appreciate every second thats mine Then I held the flower up to my nose and breathed its fragrance and smiled as that young boy21.When she sat down to read on the bench， the author _ A.felt relaxed and peacefulB.felt upset
15、 and unhappy with her lifeC.wanted to have a friend keeping her companyD.felt proud to have overcome the difficulties in life22.The author decided to take the flower at first because _ A.she was really moved by the boyB.she didnt want to hurt the young boyC.she thought the flower was really beautifu
16、lD.she didnt like being bothered by the boy any more23.Which of the following can best describe the boy？ _A.Kind and optimisticB.Independent and activeC.Handsome and intelligentD.Warmhearted and sensitiveB Food experts say washing could spread the germs on your turkey in the kitchen sink or nearby f
17、ood. But its been a challenge trying to convince cooks to stop rinsing(冲洗) off raw poultry. Germs that can make people sick are common in the guts of healthy poultry and are legally allowed to be on raw turkey and chicken. The assumption is that nobody eats their poultry raw, and that thorough cooki
18、ng will kill the bacteria.The do-not-wash raw poultry advice from the USDA is relatively new and perhaps hasnt caught on because it goes against the common belief that washing makes things clean, said Chapman. Benjamin Chapman, a study author and food safety expert at North Carolina State University
19、, said the instinct to wash raw poultry goes back at least decades when people relied more on visual clues to spot problems with poultry. Meanwhile, washing hands and surfaces are also important.But food preparation is a complicated act, and germs from poultry can be spread even if its not washed, e
20、specially when birds are removed from packaging.The USDA-funded study stresses that point. Researchers sprayed raw chicken with a harmless strain of E. coli (大肠杆菌) and watched volunteer cooks at test kitchens. Among those who washed their raw chicken, about a quarter ended up spreading the bacteria
21、to their lettuce. But even some of those who did not rinse the chicken got germs on the lettuce. And there are other opportunities for germs to survive on turkeys: melting and cooking.To ensure a bird is thoroughly cooked, they say to use a thermometer to check that the deepest and thickest parts of
22、 it have reached 165 degrees. Even after the meal is cooked, you arent out of the danger zone. To keep turkeys and other leftovers safe, experts say they should be refrigerated after two hours.24.People dont accept USDAs advice because _.A.the advice is relatively new.B.cooks clean the turkey before
23、 cooking it.C.cleaning seems more trustworthy.D.heat can kill most germs and no one eats raw food.25.What can be concluded from Paragraph 4?A.Food packages carry germs.B.Germs from a turkey can be spread whether it is washed or not.C.Hands and surfaces are easy to get E coli.D.Multiple methods shoul
24、d be applied to food to get rid of germs.26.Which way may help to cook a turkey safely?A.Rinse off the turkey before it is heated.B.Keep the turkey away from the lettuce and refrigerator.C.Wash hands and packages before taking out the turkey.D.Use a thermometer to check the temperature of the turkey
25、.27.From which section of a magazine is the text probably taken?A.Cooking. B.Technology. C.Science. D.Medicine.CIt was a bitter cold evening in northern Virginia many years ago. The old mans beard was glazed by winters frost while he waited for a ride across the river. The wait seemed endless. His b
26、ody became numb and stiff from the frigid north wind.It was long before he heard the faint, steady rhythm of hooves (马蹄) along the frozen path. Anxiously watching several horsemen coming up, he let the first one pass by without any effort to get his attention, then another passed by, and another. Fi
27、nally, the last rider drew near where the old man sat like a snow statue when old man caught his eyes and said, “Sir, would you mind giving an old man a ride to the other side?”Stopping his horse, the rider replied, “Sure! Jump aboard.” Seeing the old man unable to lift his half-frozen body from the
28、 ground, the horseman got down to help him. The horseman took him not just across the river, but to his destination just a few miles away.As they approached the tiny but cozy cottage, the horsemans curiosity caused him to inquire, “Sir, I noticed you let several other riders pass by without making a
29、n effort to secure a ride. Then I came up and you immediately asked me for a ride. I am curious why, on such a bitter night, you would wait and ask the last rider. What if I had refused and left you here?”The old man looked the rider straight in the eyes and replied, “I reckon I know people pretty g
30、ood. I looked into the eyes of the other riders and immediately found no concern for my situation. It would have been useless even to ask them for a ride. But when I looked into your eyes, your gentle spirit would welcome the opportunity to give me assistance in my time of need.”Those heart-warming
31、comments touched the horseman deeply. “Im so grateful for what you have said,” he told the old man. “May I never get too busy in my own affairs that I fail to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion.”With that, Thomas Jefferson turned his horse around and made his way back to the
32、 White House.28.Why didnt the old man ask the previous riders for a ride?A.Because he was waiting for the last rider.B.Because his efforts failed to get their attention.C.Because he assumed they had no concern for him.D.Because he was too numb to lift his half-frozen body.29.What caused the last rid
33、er to stop and help the old man?A.the old mans poor situationB.kindness and sympathyC.his own affairsD.The old mans warm comments30.What do you know about the old man?A.He gave the last rider an opportunity to help.B.He lived in a cozy cottage a few miles away.C.He judged people by looking into thei
34、r eyes.D.He recognized the president at first sight.31.Which can be the best title of this text?A.look into your eyesB.compassion of a great manC.the last rider to helpD.return to the White HouseD Our house was across the street from a big hospital, so we rented our spare upstairs room to outpatient
35、s (门诊病人). One evening, there was a knock at the door. I opened it to see a truly sick-looking man.His face looked terrible it was swollen and red. Yet his voice was pleasant. He told me that he came for treatment and that hed been hunting for a spare room since noon, but no one would give him one. “
36、I guess its my face.”For a moment, I hesitated, but his next words convinced me: “Ill sleep in this rocking chair on the porch (门廊). My bus leaves early in the morning.”The old man had a huge heart inside his tiny body. He told me that he fished for a living to support his daughter, his daughters fi
37、ve children and her disabled husband.He didnt complain while telling me his story. He was grateful that no pain accompanied his disease, which was seemingly a form of skin cancer .The next morning, he said, “Can I come back and stay the next time I need treatment?” I told him he was welcome to come
38、again.On his next trip, as a gift, he brought a big fish and some large oysters (牡蛎). In the years that he stayed with us, there was never a time that he did not bring us gifts like these.My neighbor warned me that I could lose potential renters by putting up the old man after he left the first morn
39、ing.Maybe we did lose renters once or twice. But if they had known him, perhaps their illnesses would have been easier to bear. I know our family will always be grateful to have known him; From him, we learned what it was to accept the bad without complaint and the good with gratitude.32.The author
40、hesitated to answer at first, which suggests that _.A.there was no space for the man to stayB.there were difficult neighbors to considerC.he wondered how the man found himD.he was frightened by what the man looked like33.Which of the following shows that the old man had a big heart?A.He supported a
41、large family.B.He could sleep on the porch.C.He felt skin cancer wasnt painful.D.He complained about how others treated him.34.What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A.The author truly appreciated the old man.B.The author looked down on his neighbor.C.The author was grateful for the neighbor
42、s warning.D.The author was disappointed to lose potential renters.35.Which option best describes the main message of this article?A.A kind word is like a spring day.B.Where there is a will, there is a way.C.Complaining never makes anything better.D.Dont judge a person by his appearance.第二节（共5小题；每小题2
43、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 An obstacle usually refers to a difficulty or problem that prevents you from achieving something. Whether it was in your past, or youre presently facing an obstacle, we all have to deal with it. Some people avoid obstacles or deny their
44、existence. Others let obstacles control them, and they feel defeated. Your attitude towards obstacles will define the outcome of whether you rise from the challenge, or remain stuck in it. 36.Obstacles give you purposeSometimes obstacles can reset your goals. You might have always had a particular w
45、ay of doing things, or wanted to pursue certain goals; but when youre faced with setbacks or difficulties, youre forced to re-think, and re-examine your path. 37. Or, you may concentrate on something that you otherwise wouldnt have if not for the particular setback. By having to overcome an obstacle
46、, youll be fulfilling a purpose, rather than just going through the motions.Obstacles Prepare You for the Unexpected38. Even though obstacles can bring out many negative emotions in us, such as frustration, anger, or sadness, its important to realize that they dont stop you from reaching our intende
47、d goals. Instead, they, in a way, give you time to stop and think if perhaps there is a new and better path to take and what you can prepare for what will happen along the way.39.Obstacles whether you like them or not are unavoidable. Life will never stop throwing you new obstacles. So, the best thi
48、ng to do is know how to better see and deal with these obstacles, and transform them into opportunities for self improvement. The more youre able to see obstacles as being an advantage to your life, the better youll be at managing them.40. It will make you constantly change and adapt to new situatio
49、ns, allowing you to grow into a better version of yourself.A.Obstacles make you enjoy a challenge.B.Your obstacle may throw you off track for a bit.C.Obstacles shift your perspective.D.Obstacles serve as guides for where to go next.E.You may end up focusing on something new and exciting.F.Here are s
50、ome more great things to love about obstacles.G.Accepting obstacles will benefit you a lot.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分） It was the first time in four years that my daughter Kate had been able to have a face-to-face chat with her Chinese grandfather through WeChat. Her grandfath
51、er _41_ showed us his apples. Kate eagerly asked when she could eat them. Since her birth, we cant _42_ time to take her back to China. Year after year, her grandfather would save us a box of the _43_ apples just in case we visited. They were kept in the cold store _44_ and they must have been sweet
52、. I vividly remember my first _45_ of an apple picked straight from the orchard(果园), which enjoys a perfect setting for growing apples with a high altitude and striking temperature differences.A few weeks after the _46_, when new blossoms (花) began to appear on the trees, a/an _47_ occurred to Kates
53、 grandfather. If we couldnt take our _48_ back this year, he would take the apples to us. He _49_ the ladder (梯子), carefully examining blossoms. Those that _50_ his examination were picked off the trees. When the blossoms _51_ small apples, he covered each apple with a special _52_ consisting of thr
54、ee layers, which would _53_ the young apples from brown spots and also help them achieve a/an _54_ coloring. Several weeks passed and the apples were almost ready. He spent _55_ removing the outer layers of the bags. The inner red layers remained. If they were removed too early, the fruits would be
55、damaged by the sunlight. Once they _56_ the sun, he removed the final layers.From his _57_, he still kept one box of his finest apples but this time he was _58_ to deliver them himself. _59_ for his passport and visa approved, he delicately _60_ his 2-kilogram bag of best applesas fresh fruit is str
56、ictly restricted by the customs and headed for Scotland.41.A.carefullyB.proudlyC.secretlyD.briefly42.A.devoteB.costC.spendD.afford43.A.biggestB.sourestC.ripestD.finest44.A.waitingB.expectingC.growingD.working45.A.touchB.sightC.biteD.purchase46.A.interviewB.discussionC.chatD.appointment47.A.mindB.ide
57、aC.adviceD.fact48.A.fatherB.motherC.sonD.daughter49.A.climbedB.designedC.madeD.fixed50.A.escapedB.passedC.failedD.lost51.A.burst intoB.gave outC.grew intoD.let out52.A.paperB.bagC.sheetD.package53.A.protectB.discourageC.hideD.cover54.A.darkB.evenC.everD.light55.A.minutesB.daysC.monthsD.years56.A.ada
58、pted toB.appealed toC.adopted toD.responded to57.A.treeB.harvestC.experimentD.product58.A.accustomedB.advisedC.engagedD.determined59.A.InstructionsB.RecreationsC.ApplicationsD.Reservations60.A.packedB.filledC.emptiedD.delivered第二节（共10小题；每小题15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。Tuan was a far
59、mer in Vietnam. For decades, he had been struggling to rid his family61.hunger. However, it always confused him 62. to expand the output of his crops. This63.(disturb) problem led to his regretting being a farmer. He would rather have chosen64.job.One day, when skimming through a newspaper, Tuan rea
60、d a comment on Yuan Longping. He underlined Yuans nationality and occupation, and then 65. (focus) on his discovery and the statistics of his research. He found the knowledge Yuan circulated very 66. (practice). Therefore, he made a summary and began to build up a new farming method. He planted supe
61、r grain of rich nutrition and equipped 67. (he) to keep his crop roots free of bacteria and pests. He also enriched minerals in the soil while 68. (reduce) chemical fertilizers. Though it cost him more time and 69.(free), he was full of hope.The next year, Tuan was sunburnt 70. satisfied with his pr
62、oduction very much. Thanks to Yuan Longping, he not only won the battle against hunger, but he could also export his crops abroad.第II卷第四部分 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，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、删除或修改。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
63、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。When I was young, one of my biggest dreams were to live in a house made out of candy. After so many years, I finally got a chance realize my childhood dream at Sugar Republic, a popularly candy museum in Melbourne. Walking th
64、rough the door, I entered in a whole new world. The first thing which caught my eye was a big gumball (口香糖球) machine. However, you could not get gumballs from them. Instead, you could become a gumball yourself by climb inside it! Interested in taking picture, you would not be able to put down your c
65、amera here. A pink swing and a huge cake were just a few of the amazed things I saw. How a “delicious” experience!第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，一周前在某实体商店买了一件运动衫，洗了之后，严重掉色，并且缩水。去店铺和店员交涉，店员态度恶劣。请就此事给该店总经理写一封投诉邮件。内容包括：1.投诉原因。2.你的要求。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_答 案1-5.CBCBC 6-10.CACCA 11-15.BBCAB 16-20.CCBAA2
66、1-25.BDACB 26-30.DCCBC 31-35.BDAAD 36.-40FEDCG41-45.BDDAC 46-50.CBDAC 51-55.CBABB 56-60.ABDCA61.of 62.how 63.disturbing 64.another 65.focused66.practical 67.himself 68.reducing 69.freedom 70.but1. werewas 2. realize前to3. popularlypopular 4. 去掉entered后的in5. whichthat 6. themit 7. climbclimbing8. pict
67、urepictures 9. amazedamazing 10. HowWhatDear manager,I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the blue sweater, which I purchased in your store last week. On washing it for the first time, I found that it shrank so heavily and faded so badly that it is not possible for me to wear it.When I at
68、tempted to return the sweater to the store, the cashier said that the store was unable to replace it or offer me a refund but asked me to give up my requirement. As the sweater clearly does not function as it should and therefore does not meet the legal standards of product quality, I am writing to you to ask for a full refund of the retail price.I am looking forward to your response to this matter within the next two weeks.Yours Truly,Li Hua