1、2020年11月 保密启用前绵阳南山中学2020年秋季高2019级半期考试英 语 试 题 注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.第I卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。第II卷用黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上书写作答，在试题卷上作答，答案无效。第I卷（共100分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分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
2、小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A.19.15. B.9.18.C.9.15.答案是C。1. What will Lily do on Monday?A. Borrow some books. B. Make a speech. C. Deliver some paper.2. What can we say about the man?A. Hes enthusiastic. B. Hes thankful. C. Hes generous. 3. When will the concert begin?A. At 5:30. B. At
3、 6:30. C. At 7:30.4. How does the man keep in touch with his grandparents?A. By WeChat. B. By Email. C. By phone.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Headmaster and teacher. B. Professor and student. C. Employer and employee. 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
4、，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6. Which of the following will the man pick?A. One-week membership. B. One-month membership. C. Three-month membership.7. What does the woman think of the one-week membership?A. Cheap. B. Expensive. C.
5、Suitable.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. What tea does good to your lungs?A. Green tea. B. Dark tea. C. Black tea.9. How much will the woman pay?A. 100 yuan. B.150 yuan. C. 200 yun.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why does the woman decide to do something special?A. To spend a meaningful weekend.B. To save some recycling mat
6、erials.C. To celebrate Earth Day this year.11. What does the woman plan to do?A. Throw away old materials. B. Make useful items for daily use.C. Start a shopping campaign.12. When will the man probably arrive at the entrance?A. At 7:50 am. B. At 8:00 am. C. At 8:10 am.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. Why does t
7、he woman make the call?A. To complain. B. To apologize. C. To praise.14. What does the woman like about the shirt? A. Its size. B. Its style. C. Its color.15. What does the woman prefer doing?A. Getting her shirt changed. B. Getting her money back.C. Buying another small shirt.16. How will the woman
8、 probably feel about the result?A. Embarrassed. B. Worried. C. Satisfied.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. Who is the speaker probably talking to?A. Chinese teachers. B. Newspaper reporters. C. School students. 18. How many ways are mentioned about the benefit of learning Chinese well?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
9、19. What can contribute to respect and admiration?A. Rich cultural knowledge.B. Academic performance.C. Exciting and brilliant culture.20. What does the speaker mainly talk about?. Who enjoys learning Chinese well.B. Why learning Chinese well matters.C. How you can learn Chinese well.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分
10、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。AFour of the Most Magical Movies from Your ChildhoodWhether it was the enchanting(招人喜爱的) characters, the memorable scenes or simply because it was the first film mum or dad took you to, these are the movies that have left the most lasting i
11、mpressions over the decades.Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory“I loved it for two reasons. First, it showed a wonderful, loving extended family. I was fascinated by their kitchen setting and the little corner where the boy Charlie slept. Second, inside the chocolate factory was what all children dr
12、eamed of. The whole movie transported me from my childhood worries into a fairyland world.” Margaret McKeeDumbo“For a kid who often felt like he didnt fit in, and wasnt good at anything, it was magical to see Dumbo discover his talent and become loved and celebrated.” Lorraine Cormack“I loved Dumbo
13、as it showed those who are bullied can win if they believe they can.” Mary MadiganThe Never Ending Story“It has to be the most magical movie from my era. The story has everything a young kid can ask for: a great story, a mythical( 神话中的) flying dog and an interesting ending. Our family continue to wa
14、tch it today.” Aaron ElliottThe Sound of Music“When I was young, movies were a treat, with lollies, friends and a canvas seat. There was a special one that I did adore, and many times Ive gone back for more. The songs, the scenery and the storyline always transport me to another time. It is such a c
15、lassic that my memories of it are so fantastic.” Joanne Carter21. What does “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” concern?A. An adventurous trip.B. A fantastic world.C. A mysterious friend.D. An unexpected incident.22. Which movie may attract a child lacking confidence?A. Dumbo.B. The Never Ending S
16、tory.C. The Sound of Music.D. Willy Wonka& the Chocolate Factory.23. What does Aaron Elliott think of “The Never Ending Story”?A. It is full of unrealistic things.B. It is the most meaningful movie.C. It influences people of all ages.D. It meets all his expectations.BA modern phone can put the world
17、 at the users fingertips. Calls, messaging, photos and information access, all make for a better lifestyle. But sometimes, these phones are of little practical use. Leku Wuniures 63-year-old mother communicates in the Yi language, because she cant read Chinese or speak Mandarin and is even unable to
18、 read numbers. As a result, a very simple, taken-for-granted feature of any modern phone like finding someone, can prove to be difficult. Whenever she wants to call her son, she has to ask someone to help her to dial his number.Leku, 25, a young man of the Yi ethnic (彝族) group, naturally, wanted to
19、help. So he created an app that responds to his mothers request to “call my son” in the Yi language. Once this is said, the app will automatically(自动地) dial his number. The app is called Yayou. It turned out to be a fantastic aid for his mother and has also benefited many among the more than 8 milli
20、on Yi people in China.“With the app, I wanted to help my mom, as well as the Yi people,” says Leku, a college student at Chongqing University. “Besides my mothers plight, Ive also seen some villagers, who left to make a living as workers in cities, suffering financial losses or misunderstanding due
21、to the obstacles (障碍) in communication.”The dream is becoming bigger-after more than two years development, Leku and his partner Mise Achang are ready to launch an updated version of their app in May. The 2.0 version of Yayou will have several new functions, providing news and entertainment content,
22、 as well as online shopping services, in both the Yi and Chinese languages. Whats more exciting, some users will be able to test the new voice assistant function and interact with their smartphones in the Yi language, before its final release.With the app, users could listen to more songs, watch vid
23、eos and read news presented on the app in the Yi language. The app, apart from bringing greater convenience, can also serve as an important cultural tool. It can be used as a database to collect oral and written records of Yi culture and help keep it.24. What makes it hard for Lekus Mother to ring h
24、im up?A. New technology. B. Language difficulty.C. Her old age. D. The complex number.25. What does the underlined word “plight” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Understanding.B. Impression. C. Trouble. D. Request.26.What will be the development plan of Lekus team in over two years ?A.To develop a la
25、test multifunctional version of their app.B.To help Lekus mom communicate better.C.To get over the communication obstacles.D.To help interract with their smartphones.27. What is the best title for the passage?A. Mothers Request Is Satisfied.B. App Helps Ring in a Better Life.C. A Practical App for C
26、ellphone.D. A Clever Son and His Mother.CA new study of 8,000 young people in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior shows that although love can make adults live healthily and happily，it is a bad thing for young people. Puppy love（早恋）may bring stress for young people and can lead to depression.
27、The study shows that girls become more depressed than boys, and younger girls are the worst of all.The possible reason for the connection between love and higher risk of depression for girls is “loss of self”. According to the study, even though boys would say “lose themselves in a romantic relation
28、ship”, this “loss of self” is much more likely to lead to depression when it happens to girls. Young girls who have romantic relationships usually like hiding their feelings and opinions. They wont tell that to their parents.Dr Marianm Kaufman, an expert on young people problems, says 15% to 20% you
29、ng people will have depression during their growth. Trying romance often causes the depression. She advises kids not to jump into romance too early. During growing up, it is important for young people to build strong friendships and a strong sense of self. She also suggests the parents should encour
30、age their kids to keep close to their friends, attend more interesting school activities and spend enough time with family.Parents should watch for signs of depressioneating or mood changesand if they see signs from their daughters or sons，they need to give help. The good news is that the connection
31、 between romance and depression seems to become weak with age. Love will always make us feel young, but only maturity(成熟) gives us a chance to avoid its bad side effects.28. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Romance is a two-edged sword for adults.B. Parents should forbid their childrens love.C.
32、 Puppy love may bring young people depression.D. Romance is good for young people.29. Which of the following is more likely to have depression?A. Young people who have a strong sense of self.B. Young boys whose parents watch for their behavior.C. Careless parents whose children are deep in love.D. Y
33、oung girls who always hide their feelings and opinions.30. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Lacking love can lead to young people growing up more quickly.B. The older a woman is, the less likely she seems to lose herself in romance.C. Parents should help their children to be aware of the sig
34、ns of depression.D. Early love makes young people keep close to their friends and parents.31. Whats the authors attitude towards puppy love?A. Confused.B. Objective.C. Disapproving.D. Scared.DAll the efforts you put into studying at university may not have been enoughbecause robots could be coming f
35、or your job. A new study finds that as many as 800 million workers could be replaced by robots by 2030.The study from the McKinsey Global Institute estimates that between 400 million and 800 million individuals could be replaced by automation( 自动化) or robots and need to find new jobs by 2030 around
36、the world. It estimates that 30 percent of the hours people spend on working globally could have been automated by that time.Those most affected will be people who work in predictable environments doing tasks such as operating machines and preparing fast food. Those who make a living by collecting a
37、nd processing data also face a high risk of being replaced by robots. But people who work in less predictable environments such as gardeners, plumbers, and childcare staff face a smaller risk, because their roles are technically difficult to be automated and often command relatively lower wages, whi
38、ch makes automation a less attractive business proposition（商业提议）.However, its not all doom( 厄运) for the future of employment. The Study notes that automation sometimes allows workers to remain employed in a different position. “ Even when some tasks are automated, the employment rate in those occupa
39、tions may not decline because workers may perform new tasks,” McKinsey &Company wrote in a release on its website.It noted that China has the largest number of employees who would need to switch occupations, up to 100 million if automation was adopted rapidly, or 12 percent of the 2030 workforce. Th
40、e numbers are higher in more advanced economies, with up to one-third of the 2030 workforce in America and Germany needing to switch occupations, along with nearly half of the 2030 workforce in Japan. Countries which fail to prepare workers for transition to new jobs will feel the impact of a rise i
41、n unemployment and depressed wages, according to the study.32. Why will lots of people need to find new jobs by 2030 around the world?A. They dont put efforts into their study at university.B. The worlds working population is on the steady rise.C. They will be paid less with the development of techn
42、ology.D. Robots or automation will take the place of their positions.33. Which will be the least likely to be replaced by robots?A. Machine operation. B. Fast food cooking.C. Childcare in kindergarten. D. Data collection.34. What is the studys statement about jobs being replaced by robots mainly bas
43、ed on?A. Estimated figures. B. Public opinions.C. Financial reports. D. Website contents.35. Which part does the article belong to?A. Education. B. Business. C. Lifestyle. D. Technology.第二节 七选五(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。Thanksgiving Day in the United States is a holid
44、ay on the fourth Thursday of November. It precedes (先于) Black Friday. 36 Thanksgiving Day is traditionally a day for families and friends to get together for a special meal. The meal often includes a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, pumpkin pie, and vegetables.Meanwhile， 37 ，origi
45、nally to give thanks to God for the harvest and health. Thanksgiving Day parades are held in some cities and towns on or around Thanksgiving Day. Some parades or festivities also mark the opening of the Christmas shopping season.Public LifeMost government offices, businesses, schools and other organ
46、izations are closed on Thanksgiving Day. Many offices and businesses allow staff to have a four-day weekend so these offices and businesses are also closed on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day. 38 Thanksgiving Day is one of the busiest periods for travel in the USA. 39 Seasonal parades and busy foot
47、ball games can cause disruption (中断) to local traffic.BackgroundThere are claims that the first Thanksgiving Day was held in the city of El Paso, Texas . 40 Many people trace the origins of the modern Thanksgiving Day to the harvest celebration that the Pilgrims held in Plymouth, Massachusetts . How
48、ever, their first true thanksgiving was ， when they gave thanks to rain that ended a drought. These early thanksgivings took the form of a special church service, rather than a feast. George Washington, the first president of the United States, proclaimed (宣布) the first national Thanksgiving Day .A.
49、 Accidents are quite likely to happen everywhere.B. The Day Celebrations.C. A Day of Feast.D. Another influential event was held in the Virginia Colony.E. This can lead to congestion and overcrowding.F. Thanksgiving Day is a time for many people to give thanks for what they have.G. Public transporta
50、tion systems do not usually operate on their regular timetables.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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Dr. Gallagher is speaking highly of a Minnesota state police officer. The policeman stopped her for speeding, but gave her N95 masks inst
51、ead of a 41 . She thanked State Police Jordan Axani for his act of 42 during the coronavirus pandemic（流行病） in a Facebook post.Dr. Gallagher, a doctor voluntarily 43 in the area, explained she was 44 after driving over the speed limit on March 21. Jordan told her it was irresponsible for her to be 45
52、 because it would take up resources if she got into a(n) 46 and she would not be able to help her 47 . She waited for him to write a ticket, but to her 48 , he let her off with a 49 warning-plus five medical masks. They came from a supply that the state had given him for his own 50 .“I 51 at once,”
53、she said. “Maybe its just because of the cold weather, and I also saw him shed(流出)a few tears, before 52 me safe and sound on the journey and walking away.”Like many of her fellow health care workers, Dr. Gallagher said she had been feeling 53 for not having proper protective equipment and worried a
54、bout what would 54 if she fell sick far from home.“This 55 stranger, who owed me nothing and most 56 is more on the front lines against the pandemic than I am, 57 his valuable masks, without even 58 me first,” she added.While the coronavirus pandemic has 59 the world, the kindness of people like Jor
55、dan Axani is a reminder that nothing can take away our 60 in times of crisis.41. A. warningB. gestureC. ticketD. sign42. A. braveryB. politenessC. wisdomD.kindness43. A. livingB. travellingC. workingD. training44. A. left outB. picked upC. pulled overD. taken away45. A. drivingB. speedingC. escaping
56、D. wasting46. A. officeB. fightC. prisonD. accident47. A. patientsB. familyC. friendsD. neighbors48. A. delightB. surpriseC. advantageD. satisfaction49. A. seriousB. boringC. broadD. frightening50. A. knowledgeB. networkC. attackD. protection51. A. apologizedB. leftC. acceptedD. cried52. A. seeingB.
57、 wishingC. celebratingD. knowing53. A. fearfulB. joyfulC. optimisticD. cautious54. A. continueB. benefitC. happenD. spread55. A. disturbingB. distantC. honestD. complete56. A. importantlyB. strangelyC. actuallyD. exactly57. A. occupiedB. sharedC. tradedD. handled58. A. askingB. payingC. callingD. in
58、viting59. A. ruinedB. changedC. guidedD. opened60. A.customB. prideC. unityD. courage第II卷（共50分）第三部分:英语知识运用第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。 “How are you？” Its a question that seems simple, but it can actually make people feel very strange.Last month, Alina Simone 61._ (write
59、) in The New York Times about the difficulty that Russians have with this question. This same question, in Russian language and culture, is always answered 62._ a negative manner. In Russia, when people are asked “How are you？”， they usually complain about health, weather or things 63._ have happene
60、d recently. So when theyre asked “How are you？” in English, they dont know what to do.In English-speaking 64._ (country), “How are you？” has one standard answer: “Fine, and you？” Thats because “How are you？” is not actually about getting informationits a greeting. If a native English-speaking friend
61、 really wants to know 65._ is going on in your life, he or she is more likely 66._(ask): “What have you been up to？” or “Whats new？”But I understand why people are so 67._ (confuse). When we learn second languages, we have to learn rules for using words as much as words 68._ (them). How can you lear
62、n those rules? 69._ (watch) English-language TV shows is a good place to start. If you can, try to make a native English-speaking friend and talk to him or her 70._ (direct)第四部分 书面表达（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5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
63、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。Since I am a kid, Ive considered different jobs I would like to doFirst, I wanted to be a fireman, which uniform looked so coolThen, when I was in the nine grade, I wanted to be a teach
64、er because I liked my English teacher too muchWhen I studied the chemistry in high school, I reconsidered my goal but decided to be a doctorThere were two reason for the decisionOne was that I was amazing at the fact that a sick person could felt much better after seeing a doctorAnd the other was th
65、at I wanted help people in need 第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华,你的好友王明今年寒假打算来绵阳做临时工，通过电子邮件向你咨询有关事项。现请你回复邮件并邀请他到你家做客。内容包括: 1.绵阳简介；2.推荐一份工作及理由；3.做好疫情期间个人防护。注意:1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯Dear Wang Ming,Yours ,Li Hua2020年11月 保密启用前绵阳南山中学2020年秋季高2019级半期考试英语试题参考答案第一部分 听力15 BBCAC 610 ABABC 1115 BCABA 1620 CCCAB第二部分阅读
66、理解第一节A篇 21-23 BAD B篇 24-27 BCAB C篇 28-31 CDBC D篇 32-35 DCAD第二节 七选五35-40 BFGED 第三部分:英语知识运用第一节：完形填空 41-45 CDCCB 46-50 DABAD 51-55 DBACD 56-60 ABABC第二节 语法填空61.wrote 62.in 63.that/which 64.countries 65. what66.to ask 67. confused 68.themselves 69.Watching 70. directly第四部分 书面表达 第一节 短文改错第一行：amwas第二行：which
67、whose； nineninth第三行：toovery/so； 删除chemistry前the第四行：butand； reasonreasons第五行：amazingamazed；feltfeel第六行：help前加to第二节 书面表达 One Possible Version：Dear Wang Ming, Having known that you are planning to visit Mianyang as a casual worker during this winter break, Im writing to offer my recommendation with a g
68、ood grace. The City of Mianyang, situated in the northwest of Sichuan Province and of a mild and comfortable climate , has a great number of diverse and fascinating landscapes, which you are sure to be in wander at. In terms of your casual work, what I particularly feel like recommending is to work
69、as a waiter in KFC located in the Wanda Plaza.Personally, you can have easy access to my home.More importantly, its your outgoing character and strong teamwork spirit that make it a good bet for you to work there. And I firmly believe this experience will benefit your career prospect a lot.By the wa
70、y, would you like to come to my home while off work? My family will extend our greatest hospitality to you. Last but not least，do remember to wear a mask when sightseeing. I wish you an enjoyable and worthwhile journey! Yours, Li Hua附：听力录音材料:Text 1M: Lily, I couldnt find you anywhere in the morning.
71、 Where were you?W: I went to the library to find some information about Chinese festivals. Ill deliver a speech next Monday.Text 2W: Hello, Tony. How was your trip to Beijing?M: Oh, wonderful. I happened to meet a couple from Beijing on the high-speed train. Thanks to their help, I enjoyed my trip a
72、 lot.Text 3M: Would you like to go to the concert with me? It will begin two hours later.W: Its half past five now. Ill finish my work in an hour. After that, well go together.Text 4W: David, do you plan to visit your grandparents this summer holidays? You know, you havent seen them for a whole year
73、.M: Mom, we used to greet each other by phone, but now we always meet on WeChat moments. Sometimes we conduct a video chat.Text 5W: Sir, shall we hand in the report immediately?M: Take your time. After we hold the meeting about the plan for the whole company, you will be asked to polish your report
74、about how to manage your department well.Text 6W: What can I do for you?M: Id like to sign up for a membership. Can I have more details?W: Of course. Here are three kinds: one-week membership, one-month membership and three-month membership. Which would you like?M: I think I will pick the shortest o
75、ne and see whether it will work.W: OK, that will be a little more expensive then.Text 7M: Can I help you?W: Yes. I know Chinese tea is famous all over the world. My friend wants me to take some for him.M: There are various kinds of tea in our shop. Which kind do you prefer?W: Well, I dont know Chine
76、se tea at all.M: We have black tea and dark tea. It has a strong taste. It may promote digestion as well.W: Sounds interesting. What about this one?M: Its green tea. You can drink it in summer for relieving heat. It is also good for your lungs. This box is cheap, only 100 yuan. If you want two, youl
77、l get 50% off for the second.W: Ok. Id like to take two boxes.Text 8M: Do you have any plan for the weekend, Julie?W: Yes. Earth Day this year is approaching. My classmates and I have decided to do something special to save our earth.M: Sounds interesting. What are your detailed plans?W: We plan to
78、collect some old recycling materials that people want to throw away.M: What for?W: We use them to make something useful, like toys, artificial flowers, shopping bags and so on. Then well give them away to people in the neighboring community.M: Thats really a good idea. Can I join you in it? W: Yes,
79、of course.M: When and where will you gather?W: At the entrance to our community. Ill be present at 8 am. Youd better arrive ten minutes after that.Text 9M: Hello, Clothes Shop Service. Can I help you?W: Im calling to complain about the shirt I bought on your online shop. I cant believe this is happe
80、ning.M: Well, whats wrong?W: I like the style of your shirt so I ordered a size 9 last Sunday. But today I found that you sent me a size 6.Its too small for me. What am I supposed to do?M: Im really sorry, madam. Ill check it right away. Would you please tell me your order number?W: Eh. its EC9071.M
81、: Just a minute. I do apologize, madam. Its indeed our own fault. Well, would you like us to have the right size shirt sent to you?W: Yes, Id like to, but Im planning to go traveling this weekend and expect to wear it then.M: Sure. Ill have the right one sent to you immediately and it will arrive in
82、 time. Your name and address?W: Catherine Parker, 12 Street, Paris.M: OK. Got it. Sorry for the inconvenience. I promise it wont happen again.W: Thank you.Text 10 W: Hello, everyone. What I want to share with you today is this: I earning Chinese well is important.As we all know, learning Chinese is
83、beneficial in several ways. First, Chinese is a most important subject for us school students. By learning Chinese well we can improve our academic performance. It will surely delight our parents and teachers. It is also associated with a brighter future. Second, learning Chinese well is a must to g
84、ain cultural awareness. Equipped with rich cultural knowledge, we are sure to win respect and admiration. You know, books hold a lot of valuable wisdom, so only by reading more Chinese books can we broaden our horizons and become a person with fine taste. Third, China has the largest population in t
85、he world, and has an exciting and brilliant culture, so learning Chinese can act as the key to the gateway of this knowledge. Also, wherever we go, we can spread the idea that learning Chinese well opens up a whole new world to someone outside of the culture.With all these advantages of learning Chinese, it is no wonder that it now enjoys great popularity among people all over the world.第 15 页 共 15 页