1、致远高中2020学年第一学期期中教学评估高二英语第I卷（共100分）I. Listening Comprehension (25)Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.
2、 After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.来源:Z#x1. A. Excited. B. Dissatisfied.C. Bored. D. Exhausted.2. A. 7:00.B. 7:10.C. 9:00.D. 9:10.3. A. A cook. B. A shop assist
3、ant. C. A saleswoman. D.A waitress.4. A. At a gas station. B. In a work shop. C. At an art gallery. D. In a department store.5. A. He hasnt had a chance to meet Kathy yet.B. Kathy had already told him the news.C. He didnt know that Kathy was being moved.D. His new office will be located in New York.
4、6. A. The woman wants to go to Toronto. B. The man wants to go to Vancouver.C. There are no flights to Toronto. D. There are two direct flights to Toronto.7. A. She should do more careful work. B. She is not concerned about Georges remarks.C. George does not care about her.D. George shouldnt have sa
5、id much about her.8. A. She cant afford that much for a trip. B. She is fortunate to have made a lot of money.C. She doesnt think 15,000 dollars is enough for the trip.D. She considers 15,000 dollars only a small sum of money.9. A. Playing tennis. B. Writing a term paper. C. Gathering materials. D.
6、Holding a meeting.10. A. The man was seriously injured in the car accident.B. The man had poor imagination because of the car accident.C. The man wasnt wearing the seat belt when the accident happened.D. The mans daughter advised him to wear the seat belt before he left home. Section B Directions: I
7、n Section B, you will hear two short passages and one conversation. You will be asked three questions on each of the passages and four questions for the conversation. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four
8、 possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Future researchers. B. College students.C. Company employees.D. Successful artists.12. A. To teach the listeners how to work
9、hard. B. To enable the listeners to get better salaries.C. To prepare the listeners to get better jobs.D. To encourage the listeners to seize opportunities.13. A. Kindness.B. Diligence.C. Willingness.D. Interest. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. The benefits of walki
10、ng. B. The importance of keeping fit.C. The way of forming a habit. D. The possibility of excising regularly.15. A. Because it needs much thinking. B. Because people can improve their memory.C. Because it is suitable for everyone. D. Because people neednt concentrate on it.16. A. It is the easiest w
11、ay to lose weight.B. It can be made part of peoples life.C. It can make peoples hearts stronger. D. It prevents people suffering from cancers. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. He has just been back from South America. B. He has been burnt for a few hours.C. He h
12、as been surfing the Internet for long. D. He has been doing school work all night.18. A. To look for something interesting for pleasure. B. To meet new friends in the net chatroom.C. To release pressure from heavy work.D. To look for information for his project.19. A. Quite a few sites are just old
13、event calendars. B. Its a waste of time to surf the Internet.C. A lot of information can be found.D. A lot of friends can be made on the Internet.20. A. People spend much time talking about other interests. B. It takes long to find things because of many useless sites. C. It is hard to start chattin
14、g with others in the chatroom. D. Its hardly the best source of information available. Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the
15、 proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Can Indoor Plants Really Purify the Air?Plants are very important to human life. Through photosynthesis(光合作用), they transform carbon dioxide into fresh oxygen. They _21_ (assume) to remove toxins from the a
16、ir we breathe - but is this true?One famous NASA experiment published in 1989 has found indoor plants can clean the air by removing pollutants _22_ cause cancer. Later research has found soil micro - organisms in the potted plant also _23_ (play) a part in cleaning indoor air. Based on this research
17、, some scientists say house plants are effective natural air purifiers, and the bigger and leafier the plant, the better. The amount of leaf surface area influences the rate of air purification. _24_ , however, say the evidence that plants can effectively accomplish this feat(功绩)is far from conclusi
18、ve. “There are no definitive studies to show that _25_ (have) indoor plants can significantly increase the air quality in your home,” According to Luz Claudio, a professor of environmental medicine and public health. “Theres no question _26_ plants are capable of removing volatile(易挥发的)chemical toxi
19、ns from the air under laboratory conditions,” says Claudio. But in your home or office space, the notion that putting a few plants together can purify your air doesnt have much hard science _27_ (back) it up. Most research efforts to date, including the NASA study, placed indoor plants in small, _28
20、_ (seal) environments to assess how much air-purifying power they have. “But those studies arent really applicable to what happens in house. In many cases, the air in your home completely turns over - that is, exchanges places with outdoor air - once every hour. In most instances, air exchange with
21、the outside has a _29_ (great) effect on indoor air quality than plants.” says Stanley Kays, a professor of horticulture(园艺学).Disappointed _30_ many people may be by what Kays said, the professor also made it clear that he believes house plants are beneficial. Studies have shown plants can knock out
22、 stress and make people feel happier. More research shows spending time around nature has a positive effect on a persons mood and energy levels.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you n
23、eed. A. directly B. popularity C. regular D. sustainability E. arousing F. restoring G. estimate H. demand I. mainstream J. definitely K. trackSmart Homes Around the CornerInternet-connected lights, locks and laundry machines are close to becoming everyday household items, thanks in part to voice-ac
24、tivated speakers such as Amazons Echo and Google Home.The market has witnessed increasing sales of lights that turn off when you say “good night,” smart locks that let in your friends before you get home, and other smart-home gadgets (小配件). Smart speakers and their digital assistants also have been
25、growing in _31_. From your couch, you can ask these smart assistants to play your favorite music, check the weather, order pizza or_32_flights.While the devices are still relatively expensiveyou can get six _33_light bulbs for the price of a single smart one_ 34_is likely to pick up further as price
26、s fall in the future.Moreover, the more people use such speakers, it turns out, the more things they want them to do. In some cases, that leads _35_to other smart gadgets for the home. People who own an Echo are_36_more likely to install other smart gadgets, said David Limp, Amazons senior vice pres
27、ident of devices and services. “They dont start by rewiring the whole home. They start with a switch.” That switch, known as a smart plug, can make any appliance remote-controllable by cutting or_37_its powerjust ask an assistant to turn it off or on.U.S. sales of smart speakers have more than tripl
28、ed (增至三倍) to nearly 25 million in 2017, as shown by a CTA (Commodity Trading Advisors) _38_. Theyre expected to grow further this year, to about 36 million, as Apples HomePod joins the competition.Smart-home products such as lights and security cameras are lagging behind, but they have been catching
29、 up. “Were still in the early stages,” said Jeff Patton, a smart-home executive at General Electric. “While the gadgets arent yet _39_” he said, “average people are much more aware of them”.Alex Hawkinson, CEO of Samsungs Smart Things smart-home business, said that about half of his new customers ar
30、e coming because of smart speakers “_40_a lot of excitement.” Once people get their first smart product, such as a smart plug, they are likely to buy more, market researchers say. They also tell friends and neighbors about them, and might buy some as gifts.III. Reading Comprehension Section ADirecti
31、ons: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.High-end taxi services are widely used in big cities across China. Their being well received has been fueled by the success of taxi
32、-hailing apps like Didi and Kuaidi. But at present, there are no laws to 41 the safety and legal rights of _42_ who use these services, since high-end taxis _43_ operate without a government license.This has also cast _44_ on whether the services offered by international taxi apps like Uber and othe
33、r local rivals are legal according to current laws in China. A motion raised by Deputy Zhang Yubiao at this years National Peoples Congress aims to address this _45_ loop-hole. High-end taxis are one category of taxis, and the only difference is the lack of government 46 _. We should have an open at
34、titude towards the new service and _47 _ its innovation. Since it has the market demand, we should consider 48_ it.Unlike traditional taxis, high-end taxis can only be _49_ using smart-phone apps. They _50_ a high-end richer market that pays higher rates for more customized services.NPC Deputy and t
35、ransportation expert Cheng Dehong says high-end taxis should not be _51_ as illegal black cabs run by individuals. In the past, we only saw the negative side of the high-end taxi service, since we always highlighted the safety concerns, tax evasion issues and other _52_ activities. But given the hug
36、e demand for high-end taxies, we should look at its _53_ side. We can _54_ many of the problems with new regulations and _55_ commuters a safer, more convenient taxi service.41. A.keep B.offer C. give D. guarantee42. A.operators B.passenger C. drivers D. managers43. A.extraordinarily B.currently C.
37、swiftly D. regularly44. A.doubts B.challengers C. conflicts D. thoughts45. A.legal B.clear C. simila D. basic46. A.assistance B.investigation C. supervision D. cooperation47. A.reform B.prevent C. enhance D. encourage48. A.promoting B.employing C. applying D. legalizing49. A.rode B.booked C. subscri
38、pted D. served50. A.change B.satisfy C. demand D. threaten51. A.classified B.known C. exchanged D. interpreted52. A.efficien B.high-end C. illegal D. financial53. A.negative B.influential C. careful D. positive54. A.arise B.raise C. resolve D. display55. A.approve B.improve C. increase D. offerSecti
39、on B Directions:Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read. AWhat will people die
40、 of 100 years from now? If you think that is a simple question，you have not been paying attention to the revolution that is taking place in biotechnology. With the help of new medicine，the human body will last a very long time. Death will come mainly from accidents，murder and war. Todays leading kil
41、lers，such as heart disease，cancer，and aging itself，will become distant memories. In discussion of technological changes，the Internet gets most of the attention these days. But the change in medicine can be the real technological event of our times. How long can humans live? Human brains were known t
42、o decide the final death. Cells are the basic units of all living things，and until recently，scientists were sure that the life of cells could not go much beyond 120 years because the basic materials of cells，such as those of brain cells，would not last forever. But the upper limits will be broken by
43、new medicine. Sometime between 2050 and 2100，medicine will have advanced to the point at which every 10 years or so，people will be able to take medicine to repair their organs. The medicine，made up of the basic building materials of life，will build new brain cells，heart cells，and so onin much the sa
44、me way our bodies make new skin cells to take the place of old ones. It is exciting to imagine that the advance in technology may be changing the most basic condition of human existence，but many technical problems still must be cleared up on the way to this wonderful future.56According to the passag
45、e，human death is now mainly caused by _.Adiseases and aging Baccidents and warCaccidents and aging Dheart disease and war57In the authors opinion，todays most important advance in technology lies in _.Amedicine Bthe Internet Cbrain cells Dhuman organs58Humans may live longer in the future because _.A
46、heart disease will be far away from us Bhuman brains can decide the final deathCthe basic materials of cells will last foreverDhuman organs can be repaired by new medicine59How long can humans live in the future according to the passage?AOver 100 years. BMore than 120 years.CAbout 150 years. DThe pa
47、ssage doesnt tell us. BFile Created Page 1 of 1DELAYED BAGGAGE REPORTPRINTED AT ALBANY N.Y. AIRPORT ON JULY 10 2012 11:15 A.M._Dear Valued Customer, We regret that your baggage was not available to claim after your recent flight. Everything possible will be done to locate your property and return it
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53、e receipt we can learn that John Jackson _.A. must have filed his Delayed Baggage Report alreadyB. couldnt deal with his delayed baggage on line until July 17, 2012C. should call 802-247-9999 for the information about his delayed baggageD. may not know anything about his delayed baggage during the f
54、irst five days62. Which of the following information is not provided in the receipt? A. The description of the customers checked suitcases.B. The regular routine of the delayed baggage tracing.C. The contact phone number of Albany N.Y. Airport. D. The customers delayed baggage file reference number.
55、CGenetic testing offers people insight into the types of diseases they are most likely to develop but a new study suggests most people do not alter their lifestyles based on this information. These tests known as genome sequencing analyze a persons DNA, telling patients about their known risk for di
56、seases like cancer or diabetes. But being told youre at a higher risk for lung cancer doesnt seem to motivate anyone to quit smoking or alcohol, this study suggests. Because of this, the scholars argue that genetic testing should be banned as a tool for improving peoples health.Todays finding came f
57、rom pulling data from 18 other studies that followed people after they received the results of genetic tests. Receiving information about genetic risks didnt inspire people to eat differently, exercise more, or stop smoking, Expectations have been high that giving people information about their gene
58、tic risk will empower them to change their behavior, but we have found no evidence that this is the case, study author Theresa Marteau, director of behavior and health research said in a press release.Genetic testing, which the National Institutes of Health says costs anywhere from $100 to $2,000, h
59、as become much more accessible as commercial testing companies such as 23andMe and Sure Genomics have sprung up. These companies are not allowed to share disease risk estimates with consumers thanks to the Food and Drug Administration. However, todays study didnt specify whether the genetic testing
60、were purely from academic sequencing, or if any of these companies had had a role in supplying the data.Genetic testing doesnt get people to change their behavior for the better, but it doesnt have any known negative effects either. Knowing the results of these tests didnt change peoples depression
61、or anxiety levels. And theres no indication that testing inspires people to pick up risky or dangerous health habits either, the study found.Actually a genetic predisposition to a certain disease is common among people. Some people are born weak in heart. Some are innately vulnerable in digestive sy
62、stem. But these most common risk factors usually dont raise a persons chances of getting the disease by a significant amount. Its possible that some of the patients in the study had substantially high disease risks based on their DNA profile, but those patients tend to be rather rare. Its still like
63、ly that communicating this type of information is very valuable to some people, but its just that there arent that many of those people, Zikmund-Fisher from the University of Michigan said. The idea that providing genetic risk information is going to be transformative to everyone seems unlikely.63.
64、Why did some experts suggest stopping genetic testing?A. Genome sequencing arent accurate in detecting certain disease risks. B. Genetic testing results fail to encourage people to remove bad habits. C. Genetic testing does neither good nor harm to peoples behaviorial improvement. D. Genetic testing
65、 results are offered by commercial testing companies.64. The underlined wordpredisposition to in the passage is closest in meaning to _.A. testing on B. prediction about C. sensitivity to D. insight into65. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Theresa Marteau believe
66、s genetic testing helps to change peoples behaviors.B. Sure Genomics is forbidden to deliver illness risk expectations to patients.C. Genetic testing results are totally coming from academic sequencing.D. Genetic testing results in a way worsen the patients moods and emotions.66. Its said that peopl
67、es unconcerned response to genetic testing doesnt cause much harm because _.A. getting rid of bad life habits doesnt do much good to peoples health B. almost all people have certain disease risks based on genetic testingC. providing genetic risk information interferes with the medical treatmentD. ge
68、netic testing shows few people are at a high risk of getting certain diseasesSection CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box. Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need.A. But legislation(法律) wont ban all situations
69、 in which multitasking is unwise.B. They multitask for efficiency, to fight boredom or to keep up with social media.C. Forty-eight states have banned texting while driving.D. However, texting while biking seems so undemanding as to be harmless.E. They damage driving equivalently as far as external d
70、angers go.F. Instead of multitasking, they take more rest breaks and get a social media fix during a break.Is Multitasking Always Good? Not only do smartphones provide unrestricted access to information, they provide perfect opportunities to multitask. Any activity can be accompanied by music, selfi
71、es or social media updates. Of course, some people pick poor times to tweet or text, and lawmakers have stepped in. _67_ In Honolulu, its illegal to text or even look at your phone while crossing the street, and in the Netherlands theyve banned texting while biking._68_You need to self-regulate. Und
72、erstanding how the brain multitasks and why we find multitasking so appealing will help you realize the danger of pulling out your phone.Multitasking feels like doing two things at the same time, so it seems the danger lies in asking one mental process to do two unrelated things for texting drivers,
73、 watching the screen and the road. Twenty states have instituted bans on driving using a hand-held phone while still allowing hands-free calls. Yet hands-free or hand-held makes no difference. _69_The real problem is the switch of attention between the conversation and the road, and that affects per
74、formance. People sense this, and when on the phone they drive slower and increase their following distance, but they are far too confident that these measures reduce risks. This overconfidence extends to other activities. A 2015 survey showed that a majority of students who use social media, text or
75、 watch TV while studying think that they can still comprehend the material theyre studying.People dont multitask merely because they see no harm in it; they see benefits. _70_Most people will still choose to multitask. But they should, at the very least, be fully aware of how that choice affects the
76、m and the potential consequences for themselves and others. They need to pay attention to how much or how little they are paying attention.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own wo
77、rds as far as possible.The Psychology of Spending Dr. Thomas Gilovich, psychology professor at Cornell University, has studied the psychology of spending for over 20 years. According to Dr. Gilovich, “We buy things to make us happy, and we succeed, but only for a while. New things are exciting to us
78、 at first, but then we adapt to them.” In other words, once the freshness of our newest purchase wears off, we begin looking for something else to buy to make us happy. Dr. Gilovich found that our satisfaction with possessions fades over time. Yet our happiness over things weve experienced increases
79、. For that reason, he has concluded that we are spending our money on the wrong things. A study out of San Francisco State University agrees. The research showed that those people who spent money on experiences instead of possessions were happier. They also thought their money was better invested. T
80、o begin with, activities like a trip, adventure, hobby, etc. tend to bring the participants together and unite them over a shared interest. According to Gilovich, “We consume experiences directly with other people.” As a result, these experiences typically create a positive link and good feelings to
81、ward the other person or people.Besides, your experience shows others who you are and what you are. For example, you might be someone who loves taking cooking classes. More than likely, youll become known by friends and family as a great cook. They wont know you as someone who owns the latest kitche
82、n equipment.Lastly, planned experiences are frequently something we look forward to. Then when the moment arrives, if we enjoy the time involved in the activity, were left with fond memories. These memories will often last a lifetime. Even our worst trips, on many occasions, are later remembered wit
83、h laughter. 第II卷V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72、 科学家们下定决心要不惜一切代价完成这项艰巨的任务。(determine)73、 如今，购物中心成了最时尚的购物场所，它提供各式各样的商品和娱乐。(variety)74、 对我们来说，真正重要的是经过坚持不懈的努力获得最后的成功。(matter)75、 直到二十世纪晚期，中国运动员才开始在奥运会上以出色的表现震惊世界。( It )VI. Guided WritingDirections: Write an English composition in 120150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.现在越来越多的学校组织学生参加各种社会实践活动，就此谈谈社会实践对学生的作用。
