1、 广东省汕头市潮阳实验学校2019-2020学年高二英语下学期第一次线上测试试题第一部分 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)阋读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AStagecoach Buses Popular ticketsDayriderTravel as much as you like in one day.dayriderWith Stagecoach Dayrider bus tickets you can make as many journeysas you like for one
2、day. They offer more value for money than buying asingle or return, as you can travel on all Stagecoach buses within yourchosen ticket zone. Buy tickets using the Stagecoach Bus App or buy onthe bus. With contactless payments now available on all our buses, youdont need to worry about finding the co
3、rrect change!Bus and BoatUnlimited bus travel for one car in the selected zone, plus a boat ride.bus &Explore the countryside on bus then enjoy the fine mountain views fromboatthe comfort of a boat deck. You can board one of our many boats orsteamers located at four of the districts most outstanding
4、 lakes. Stagecoachhave combined bus & boat tickets which are available for Coniston,Detwent Water, Ullswater and Windermere.Sightseeing TicketssightseeingNever get lost and dont miss a thing.ticketsHop-on and hop-off all day as much as you like at any of the bus stopson the route and see all the bes
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6、ent bus tickets. Youll need a currentstudent ID card with a photo to buy a Stagecoach student ticket. The nameon your ID card will need to match the name on your ticket.1. What is true about the Dayrider ticket?A. You need the correct change to buy it.B. You can use it to travel anywhere in the city
7、.C. It can be purchased with your mobile phone.D. It can be used with any bus company.2. If you want to go sightseeing around of the lake areas, which ticket is the most suitable?A. Dayrider.3. What is needed if you want to buy a student ticket?A. A photo of yourself. B. Your name. C. The bus app.B.
8、 Bus and Boat.C. Sightseeing.D. Student tickets.D. Valid student ID.BMy Grandpa Forgets Who I AmA few days ago I visited my grandfatherin hospital. He has Alzhemiersa degenerative disease that usually starts slowly andgets worse over time. I thought I was prepared to see him. I knewchances were slim
9、 that hed actually recognize me.He didnt. As a matter of fact, he had no idea that he even had grandchildren. But he was excited that somebody cameto visit him. I tried to explain to him who I was. But after he told me multiple times that he didnt have grandchildren, I gaveup. And my heart broke int
10、o a million little pieces.I was tired of explaining things to him. So I just smiled. He smiled back. Its a genuine smile. Like a long time ago,when hed take me by the hand and made this big world a little bit less scary for me. Now I have to take his hand.We sat in silence for a little while, before
11、 he told me to call my grandma. This was the first time I had tried so hard tohold back tears. My grandma died four years ago and he didnt remember. He thought she was stuck on her way to pick himup.My grandpa used to be a strong, hard-working man. He was the person you turned to when you needed you
12、r car fixed,your tires changed or something heavy to be carried. Sadly, that man left this world a long time ago, and left behind a manthat is lost and scared.I want to help him. I want to make him feel better. I want to tell him about his old life, and how great it was. So I satwith him and I held
13、his hand, and every once in a while I told him how good he looked and how much I liked the color ofhis shirt and how it brought out the blue in his eyes. I told him that my grandma was on her way whenever he asked abouther, and I made sure the glass in his hand was always filled with water.I cant ta
14、ke away his pain. I cant help him remember. I cant make the disease go away. All I can do is hold on to thememorieshold on for both of us.4. When the author first saw her grandpain hospital,A. she gave up on him.B. they were both excitedC. he didnt recognize herD. they talked about the past5. The au
15、thor was close to tears becauseA. grandma died about four years agoB. grandpa needed to be taken care ofC. grandma didnt make it to the hospitalD. grandpa believed grandma was still alive6. Which of the following best describe the author?A. Tolerant and merciful. B. Considerate and patient.C. Warm-h
16、earted and grateful.D. Strong-minded and generous.7. The author wrote this passage toA. show pity towards her grandpaB. record memories of her grandpaC. express deep love for her grandpaD. call on further study onAlzheimers.CA supermarket checkout operator was praised for striking a blow for modern
17、manners and a return to the age of politenessafter refusing to serve a shopper who was talking on her mobile phone.The supermarket manager was forced to apologize to the customer who complained she was told her goods would not bescanned unless she hung up her phone. Jo Clark, 46, said, “I dont know
18、what she was playing at. I couldnt believe how rude shewas. When did she have the right to give me a lecture on checkout manners? I wont be shopping there again.”But users of social media sites and Internet forums(论坛）were very angry that store gave in and the public appeared to besupporting the angr
19、y checkout worker. “Perhaps this is a turning point for mobile phone users everywhere. When chatting, keepyour eyes on people around you. That includes people trying to serve you, other road users and especially people behind you inthe stairs,” said a typical post.“Its time checkout staff fought bac
20、k against these people constantly chatting on their phones. They can drive anyone crazy.Its rude and annoying. I often want to grab someones phone and throw it as far as I can, even though I am not a checkout girl,just a passer-by,” said another. Siobhan Freegard, founder of parenting site www.N sai
21、d, “While this checkoutoperator doesnt have the authority to order customers to switch off their phones, you can see clearly how frustrated and angry shefelt. No matter how busy you are, life is nicer when you and those around you have good manners.”8. According to Jo Clark, the checkout operatorA.
22、lacked the knowledge of checkout manners.B. played with a mobile phone while at work.C. deserved praise for her modern manners.D. had no right to forbid her from using her mobile phone.9. The third and fourth paragraphs imply that the publicA. are used to chatting on their mobile phones.B. are drive
23、n crazy by constant mobile calls.C. seem to support the checkout operator.D. ignore the existence of mobile phone users.10. What is the attitude of Siobhan Freegard towards the checkout operator?A. Disapproving B. Supportive C. Neutral D. Indifferent11. The passage is mainly aboutA. whether we shoul
24、d talk on our phones while being served. B. why we can talk on mobile phones while shopping.C. what good manners checkout operators should have.D. how we can develop good manners for mobile phone.DThe last thing Caitlin Hipp would have expected as she prepared to turn 28 years old was to be living a
25、t hone with herparents. All shes ever wanted to do is to become an elementary school teacher. And shes been working through her teachingcertifications for four years after obtaining an education degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, US.Hipp has racked up $100,000 in student loan debt a
26、nd isnt able to earn enough through working as a part-time skatinginstructor and restaurant server to live anywhere other than home.The Pew Research Center recently reported that 2014 was a milestone in the evolving living arrangements of young adultsin the US. For the first time since 1880, adults
27、aged 18 to 34 became more likely to be living with a parent than to be living ontheir own. Before 2014, the most common living arrangement for young adults was to be living in their own property as part of acouple.UBS Financial Services, a Swiss global financial services company, released a report t
28、hat even suggests one reason for thegrowing number of young adults still living at home could be that their family doesnt want them to leave.The report shows that 74 percent of millennials(千禧一代)get some kind of financial support from their parents aftercollege. It finds that millennials have redefin
29、ed the ties that combine parents and children. “Millennials see their parents as peers,friends and guiders. Nearly three quarters talked with their parents more than once a week during college. In return, their parentshappily provide financial support well into adulthood, helping fund everything for
30、 them.”Stuart Hoffman, chief economist for the PNC Financial Group in the US, said although job growth for millennials since2014 has improved, which doesnt necessarily mean that millennials are starting to fly the nest. He said, “Theres no doubt it hasheld back household formation and purchases on t
31、hings people spend money on related to household formation andchild-rearing,” Hoffman explained. “But they are probably traveling more and eating out more if they dont have a house expenseor marriage. I dont know if it represents a change in moral values. But its much more common for adult children
32、to live in theirparents homes because its becoming part of the culture.”12. Why does Caitlin Hipp have to live at home with her parents?A. Because she cant afford to live on her ownB. Because she doesnt want to live anywhere other than homeC. Because she wants to obtain more degreesD. Because she wa
33、nts to be an elementary school teacher13. What can we learn about young adults aged 18 to 34 before 2014?A. They didnt have the freedom to arrange their livingB. They would rather live with their parents than live by themselvesC. They started to fly the nest as more jobs were providedD. They preferr
34、ed to live away from their parents14. What conclusion can we draw from the report released by the Swiss company?A. Children living with parents is becoming part of the cultureB. The majority of millennials refuse to get financial help from parentsC. Most millennials are building closer relationship
35、with their parentsD. Young people tend to live at home because of fewer job opportunities15. Whats Stuart Hoffmans attitude towards this trend? A. IndifferentB. SubjectiveC. ObjectiveD. Negative第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，共 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。Financial Education-Awareness Dilemm
36、aWhen it comes to financial education, the majority of todays youth will regard it as a necessity for certain specific peoplewho want to make their careerin thefinancial world.(16) Actually, elementary financial education is a must for all. asmoney transaction is an essential part of our day-to-day
37、life.Suppose you have $100 in a saving account that pays simple interest at the rate of 2%per year. lf you leave the money inthe account, how much will you have accumulated after 5 years: more than $102, exactly $102, or less than $102? The testmight look simple, but only half of the people surveyed
38、 gave the correctanswer.(17) The explanation goes as follows: People with low levels of financial literacy suffer from that lack ofknowledge at every stage of their lives. Researchers on this subject say people with a high degree of financial literacy aremore likely to plan for their retirement. _ (
39、18)On the contrary, people who have a lower degree of financial literacy tend to borrow more, accumulate less wealth, andpay more in fees related financial products. They are less likely to invest, more likely to experience difficulty with debt, andless likely to know the terms of their mortgages an
40、d other loans. Thus, the cost of this financial ignorance is very high. _(19)What is the solution?(20) Like reading and math, financial education must become part of the core curriculum inour schools. Likewise, parents should engage in regular, constructive conversations about money matters. This wi
41、ll give theirkids a solid foundation for financial well-being, which will keep on giving returns throughout the course of their lives.A. Financial education must start early.B. However, they miss an important point.C. Why does each of us have to face a financial challenge?D. Why does financial liter
42、acy matter so much in our society?E. Rich people are generally better educated on financial management.F. Besides, these people have more than double the wealth of people whodont.G. For example, they frequently make late credit card payments, overspend their credit limit, etc. 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，満分 45
43、分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小題；每小題 1.5 分，満分 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，选出最佳选项。.Have you ever heard someone say that he cant see the forest for the trees? If so, you mayhave22 , too?This popular phrase accurately describes situations in which people sometimes get so caughtup with the 23 that they lose
44、 sight of the big picture. 24 , youre paying so muchattention to the trees that you forget that the trees are just part of a 25 forest.This is a problem we all 26 from time to time. When observing our world, its easy tofocus on the interesting details and 27 larger concepts. For 28 , though, its imp
45、ortant tobe able to focus on both the forest and the trees.Since the 29 of scientific inquiry thousands of years ago, observations have been30 . The first scientists used their 31 to see, hear, smell, feel, and taste the world around21what this curious phrase means. If you can see the trees, how is
46、the forest notthem. Through thesethe questions that 33Today scientists32 , they learned about their world and began to search for answers toarose.34rely upon their five senses to make observations. However, they35 to make observations with a wide variety of tools. Theseenable them to “see” the world
47、 in ways beyond what their five senses 36From satellite telescopes atomic microscopes, 37 scientists use these tools to observethe world in ways never 38 by early scientists. Some of these tools allow them to 39small details while others help them to see the big 40also take advantages of modern.21.
48、A. wondered22. A. acceptable23. A. reasons24. A. In contrast25. A. betterB. believedB. accessibleB. problemsB. In returnB. largerC. explainedC. visibleD. describedD. possibleD. detailsC. effectsC. In other words D. In the meantimeC. clearerD. greenerD. meet withD. misuse26. A. seek out27. A. catchB.
49、 pass byB. ignoreC. agree onC. comprehendC. scientistsC. recoveryC. impossible28. A. observers29. A. beginning30. A. forgotten31. A. sensesB. farmersB. separationB. welcomedB. feelingsB. giftsD. leadersD. removalD. importantC. environments D. experiences32. A. errorsC. observationsC. exactlyD. inven
50、tions33. A. luckilyB. naturallyD. occasionally 34. A. evenB. yetC. neverD. still35. A. technologies36. A. release37. A. famous38. A. imagined39. A. createB. theoriesB. allowC. discoveriesC. preferD. effortsD. enjoyB. youngB. suggestedB. studyC. popularC. rememberedC. copyD. modernD. convincedD. choo
51、seD. achievement40. A. causeB. changeC. picture第二节 (共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 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。We all know clean water is important for good health. But now we also know we shouldwatch(call) BPA can release a chemical into our water that harms our bodies. Since 2011, manycountries 4
52、3 (ban) plastic with BPA from being used in food containers and baby bottles.41we keep our water in. Plastic bottles with a dangerous material42But are other non-BPA plastics safe?Plastic labeled BPA-free might use other chemicals that have44(harm) healtheffects.effects as BPA. So, what should peopl
53、e do? Theglass, 47 has no chemicals that can poison water.48 good choice as a drink container is stainless steel. Stainless steel bottles are45(Study) have shown that low levels of those chemicals might have the same46 (good) material to drink from isbetter than aluminum bottles, which are covered w
54、ith a thin plastic to protect the metal from acids.There are many good food-grade stainless steel water bottles on the market.If you do decide to use a reusable plastic water bottle, avoid49(keep) it in the sun.Sunlight and hot liquid speed up the release of chemicals50your drinking water.第三部分：基础知识：
55、（总分 25 分）第一节）. 单词考查：根据首字母和语意提示，用单词的正确形式完成句子，使语句通顺，语法正确。注意区分大小写，并尽量选用第七模块第一二单元单词。每空一词，每词一分。共 15 分。51. _(陪伴) by cheerful music，the children began to dance.52. After gaining the officers aheading to where he was working.(批准；赞成)，he finally went away from his hometown,53. For the a(缺乏，缺席) of our support,
56、 its hard for the country to go through thischallenging situation.54. _(祝贺) on your success in dealing with the crisis(危机)！55. The _(辞职) of the prime minister will cause much confusion. 56. Unable to get a(足够的) encouragement, he isnt optimistic about his future.57. Though stuck at home by the _ (糟糕的
57、，可怕的，极讨厌的) virus, we still shouldmake our life _(充实的，令人满意的) with our family members around and manyacademic tasks to perform.58. This hospital is not _(可进入的，可接近的，可使用的) to the patients with otherdiseases on this special occasion.59. The _(证书) fully shows your achievement in literature.60. The idea is
58、 merely _(理论上地) possible, but actually nobody can do it inpractice.61. Though many people show _（满意） about his behavior, yet he himself feltrather _(尴尬的).62. Its often the case that if you have strong _(喜爱，感情) for somethingabnormal, youll end up living a horrible life.63. Its really agrand house.(荒唐
59、的) to see the man in rags who often begs in the street live in such a第二节). 短语和句型：根据提示用合适的短语和语法知识完成以下句子，使语意通顺。每空一分，每空词数不定。每空一分。共10分。64. _(转过身)，she found _(矗立着；倒装句) a tree with manyfruits on it.65. You are bound to _ the rules _(遵守规则)。66. Every citizen _(不会容许你这么做).67. Though you _ (比.年轻；比.资历浅) others
60、in this company，you_（在.方面有才能）art, which is your advantage.68. When _ (遇到) difficulties，you are always the first _ (转向;求助于) others for help.69. On this occasion, the true situation is asked _ (publish ) to the public.第四部分：书面表达（20 分）此次疫情使韩红再次受到人们的关注，就连你的美国笔友Tim写信向你了解韩红。请你用英语写一封回信介绍韩红。可参照所给要点，信息，也可根据自己
61、了解增加可靠信息。1. 出生信息：1971年9月26日出生于西藏2. 主要经历：1995年开始出现在中国乐坛，2003年开始受到人们的关注。2008年在北京成功举办了第一次个人演唱会。2012年成立了“韩红爱心慈善基金会(Han Hong Love CharityFoundation)，为慈善事业作出突出贡献。3. 你对她的评价。注意：1. 词数100左右。首末句已经给出。不计入总词数。2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Tim:Glad to receive your letter. Wish you all the best!Yours,Li Hua 高二第二学期第一次测试英语参
62、考答案阅读理解： 1-3 CBD4-7 CDBC8-11 DCBA12-15 ADCC 16-20 BDFGA完型填空：21-30 ACDCB DBCAD 31-40 ACBDA BDABC语法填空：41-45 what, called, have banned, harmful, Studies46-50 best, which, Another, keeping, into单词：51-56： Accompanied, approval, absence, Congratulations, resignation, adequate,57-63： awful, fulfilling； acc
63、essible； certificate； theoretically； satisfaction,embarrassed；affection； absurd短语，句型：64. Turning around, there stood 65. have/get, obeyed66. wont have you doing it/this 67. are junior to, have a talent for68. meeting with, to turn to69. to be published作文参考答案：Dear Tim:Glad to receive your letter aski
64、ng about Han Hong, my favorite singer in China, Imwriting back to introduce you to her.Born on September 26th, 1971 in Tibet, Han Hong, having a talent for music, made herfirst appearance in the field of Chinese music in 1995. But not until 8 years later did she startto catch peoples eye. It was in
65、2008 that her hard work really paid off when her first soloconcert turned out to be a great hit, earning her fame and wealth as well as confirming herstatus as a leading popular singer in China. The year 2012 witnessed her accomplish what shehad always wanted to do founding “Han Hong Love Charity Foundation”, to which she hasdevoted much of her energy and money to help those in need. From where I stand, its moreher kindness and devotion to others than her talent for music that has helped her gain ourrespect.Wish you all the best!Yours,Li Hua
