1、内蒙古包头市北重三中2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题第I卷（请将答案涂在答题卡上）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,共30分）阅读下列短文,从每题所给的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。AWith increasing competition in education, some of the best universities worldwide are having a global view to best prepare their students for the future.ChinaChina ha
2、s been determined to play its key role on the global educational stage. Take Project 211, a program created in 1995 to bring 100 Chinese universities up to a world-class standard. Similarly, in 1999 Project 985 got started to produce more top universities. To further improve the global position of C
3、hinese education, in 2009 the C9 League was also created, hoping to be an eastern equal to the US Ivy League (常春藤联盟).GermanyGermany offers a menu of educational choice from smaller but high-quality institutions to some most famous universities in Western Europe. Similarly, the country serves up plen
4、ty of cultural experiences from the lively capital streets to the characteristic towns and villages. Germany also creates many scholarships to help international students afford their tuition fees (学费).ItalyItaly has some of the worlds most respected learning institutes including the University of B
5、ologna, believed to be the worlds oldest university. There are more UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites in Italy than in any other nation in the world. These attractions, alongside Italys world-famous food and endless culture make it among the worlds most visited countries each year.PolandOver years, P
6、olands universities have produced some of the worlds most famous thinkers and scientists, such as Marie Curie and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Poland also provides many private and public education to both Polish students and international students.1For what purpose has China created some project
7、s?ATo offer free education to the public.BTo create more educational companies.CTo attract more world-famous scientists.DTo promote its global status in education.2How can Germany help international students?ABy making tuition fees affordable.BBy offering many educational menus.CBy planning some cul
8、tural experiences.DBy providing free capital-based travels.3Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?AChina.BGermany.CItaly.DPoland.BA letter to the editor complained about someone stringing toilet paper on their trees. That letter brought a flood of responses defending this act as bei
9、ng harmless to friends: “ Its an honor to get toilet papered, said one writer, “and good fun for teenagers.Reading these letters brought me chuckles (轻声笑)and then tears as they woke old memories of my mothers ninety-second year. She was seriously ill that autumn. And I watched, powerless.A decade be
10、fore, I helped her break out of the nursing home. It was a fine place with a caring staff. But Mom didnt want skilled care: she wanted to live on her own and just needed some assistance to do so. Being in a more restrictive environment than necessary was bad for her condition. The risk paid off, and
11、 I was rewarded by seeing my mother once again enjoying her life.Ten years later, Moms health declined, and my care-giving duties increased. One evening, for some unexplainable reason, I invited my mother to go toilet papering!This outing would push my mother to her physical limits. Was I making a m
12、istake? Secretly we went to my brothers home. In his backyard, I handed Mom a roll of toilet paper. Without hesitation she shot it skyward.Mom papered a dozen trees in four family yards that unforgettable evening. The day after our big adventure, Mom and I sent a card to each of our victim, signed “
13、From your decorators. We laughed all the way home from the post office, like two schoolgirls.My mothers last year was marked by physical decline. However, we shared some simple fun each day. Those light-hearted moments were like a salve (慰藉)，and they are the ones Ill always remember. Toilet papering
14、 has taught us that play is powerful medicine!4Why did the author cry when reading the letter?AShe was blamed for toilet papering.BIt brought her childhood memory.CShe thought of her sick mother.DIt was very stressful.5The author helped her leave the nursing home in order that _.AMom could enjoy a f
15、ree lifeBMom could get more skilled home careCthe nursing cost could be cut downDthey could avoid taking risk6What can we learn from the mothers experience of toilet papering?AThey did some damage to four family yards.BThey were made to apologize for their mistakes.CToilet papering made her illness
16、worsened.DToilet papering brought them much pleasure.7What would be the best title for the text?AA Letter of ComplaintBLove Between Daughter and MotherCThe Curing Power of Toilet Papering.DAn Unforgettable Evening in Family YardsCThe victims were carried in one by one, their paws burned and fur burn
17、t, suffering from dehydration (脱水) and fear. Their caretakers bandaged (用绷带包扎) their wounds and laid them in baskets with the only thing that was familiar the leaves of a eucalyptus (桉树) tree. As fires have burned more than two million acres in Australia, dozens of koalas have been rescued from burn
18、ed trees and pale ground. The animals are being treated in rescue centers, and at least one private home, along the countrys east coast.The difficult situation of the koala a national symbol of Australia has raised questions among environmentalists and scientists about what it will take to protect b
19、iodiversity (生物多样性) in a country with intense fire, extreme heat and lack of water. Australia has already been among the highest rates of species extinction in the world.The bad situation goes beyond koalas. Recently, tens of thousands of bats fell from the sky in temperatures over 107 degrees Fahre
20、nheit in northern Australia. Kangaroos destroyed the grapes in Canberra because of drought.“Climate change and other human impacts have so changed the situation that the government needs to rethink its way to protect at once,” Dr. Bowman said, suggesting interventions (干预) like irrigating, feeding a
21、nd moving animals to new places.Koalas, unlike kangaroos, birds or snakes, do not escape from fires. Therefore, though the fires are still burning, a rescue team began to search the area carefully. Walking in a human chain, they looked up to the tree top, searching for survivors.8What do the victims
22、 in the first paragraph refer to?AAnimals injured in fires.BKangaroos driven by drought.CBats that fell from the sky.DKoalas rescued from the fire.9Which of the following may cause the extinction of wildlife?AWildfires that seldom happened.BExtreme hot weather in Australia.CThe never-changing climat
23、e in Australia.DNot having enough money to take measures in Australia.10What can we draw from Dr. Bowman?AHuman activities have little influence on animals.BThe government should take immediate action.CThe government does not care about the wild animals.DScientists are concerned about the bad situat
24、ion of wildlife.11Whats the best title for the text?ASaving the Fire Victims Who Cannot Escape: Australias KoalasBSaving the Endangered Wild Animals in AustraliaCActions Needed to Protect Habitat for KoalasDNational Symbol of Australia Needs RescueDTeenagers fitness is now a major concern, and physi
25、cal exercise is very important. It reduces stress and improves fitness. Exercise makes your body strong, and helps you to keep the right body weight. Sports scientist Dr. Helen Lopez offers the following advice to teenagers: “First, you need to find out your present level of fitness. Then you can de
26、sign a programme that will help you become healthier.”Dr. Lopez suggests that there are three levels of fitness that need a change of lifestyle. “Overweight” means that the person gets very little exercise and often has a serious weight problem. “Inactive” means that the person does not join in many
27、 physical activities, but is not seriously overweight. “Active” refers to people who take part in sports and other physical activities, but do not have a high fitness level.According to Dr. Lopez, overweight teenagers should work out to keep healthy. “Ride a bike, play volleyball or basketball for a
28、 while, and go for a twenty-minute walk each day. All these will help to burn calories.” Inactive teenagers should do similar activities, but add some bending and stretching exercises, such as push-ups and sit-ups, starting with twenty of each a day. “Inactive people can take a little more exercise
29、than overweight people because their bodies are stronger,” Dr. Lopez said. The same rule applies to (适用于) active teenagers.Dr. Lopez suggests one hour a week or more on running and other forms of intensive exercise, together with fifteen minutes a day spent on stretching and bending activities.“Thes
30、e are really important in order to prevent injuries,” Dr. Lopez said. Some weight-training and other body-strengthening exercises could also be planned in the programme in order to increase the persons strength.12What can we learn from the passage?AActive people always have a high fitness level.BOve
31、rweight people always take more exercise.CInactive teenagers are not seriously overweight.DKeeping fit means changing teenagers lifestyle.13Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?APhysical exercise can make the teenagers grow taller.BPhysical exercise can help teenagers become healthier
32、.CPhysical exercise can help to burn up calories.DPhysical exercise can increase teenagers strength.14What exercise should people do in order to prevent injuries?AWalking.BStretching and bending.CRiding.DWeight training.15What is the best title for the passage?ADoing ExerciseBTeenagers FitnessCDiffe
33、rent LifestylesDOverweight Teenagers 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。 Food pictures that you display on WeChat can look more stylish if you follow our tips.16 Styling accompanied by a story17 Some might want to tell about the person who is eating the dish. Whether its
34、 your first meal at a Chinese restaurant or a birthday party at a cozy cafeteria, describe the surroundings and background as well as the reason that made you choose the food in the picture. Choose natural lightingFlash is not as flattering as natural light. The latter makes pictures look much bette
35、r. The only problem is that you can hardly find natural light in bars, cafes and restaurants. 18 If you are having your lunch or dinner outside, remember to find a place with shadow since direct sunlight casts shadows on food and other items. Pick your angle(视角)Choose the right angle. One of the bes
36、t positions is shooting from the top down. This is how youll show the whole table. You might sometimes need to climb on a chair to take that perfect shot! 19 You may try and hold your dish out in front of you. Do not hesitate to ask a random person to stand behind you and take the shot for you. Vert
37、ical pictures are also worth your attention.20Use various filters(滤镜) to keep your shots more attractive. But dont be restricted by them. Experiment a bit and see which app is your favorite.AAdjust the size and brightness.BGo beyond the Instagram filter.CEye level shots(照片) look irresistible(不可抵制的).
38、DWhat you can do is to take your dish and walk over to a window.E. Next are some means to tell you how to take a good picture of food.F. There are a few ways to help you make your food shots more unique.G. Before you take a picture, think about what you can tell your followers about it.第二部分：英语知识应用 （
39、共两节,满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分,共30分）阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。Everyone should go to his or her 50th high school reunion. There was a time I thought Id never go even if the opportunity 21 . But now I feel 22 for people who dont go.I went to the 23 of my high school on a Sat
40、urday evening, and I am glad I did. It was a gift to recognize some 24 classmates right away and to be recognized. 25 , we had name tags and our 26 photos on our clothing to help identify us. I recognized one woman immediately!The most memorable and moving experience of the night was 27 by a schoolm
41、ate and neighbor to whom I was once close. Unfortunately, we had a falling out in the high school. I never saw her after 28 , but this time, I saw her name on a place setting. At first, I feared that I would 29 her. But my better self won over, and I 30 her out. I kept looking until I got a(n) 31 on
42、 my shoulder. There she was 32 . We hugged as if nothing had ever 33 and exchanged affectionate words. When the party 34 , my old-new friend walked towards me, 35 me again and wished me well. I returned her good wishes. All the bad 36 melted into thin air.I am grateful I had this 37 to reunite with
43、old classmates. After all, we are almost 38 the final lap of our lifelong journeys. Some classmates had already left this 39 , and their names were deleted from the list. Sometimes we have to walk back into the past because time does heal old wounds. Were not the 40 people. We are better people.21Ac
44、ame downBcame upCcame throughDcame off22AsorryBhappyCexcitedDmoved23AcompetitionBreunionCexhibitionDconcert24AlatterBformerCpresentDfuture25AUnluckilyBUnwillinglyCNormallyDThankfully26AoldBrecentCmodernDnew27AdescribedBprovidedCpromisedDordered28AgraduationBinvitationCretirementDpunishment29Astare a
45、tBturn toCrun intoDrely on30AletBdroveCsoughtDpushed31AinstructionBblowCkissDtap32AreadingBsingingCsmilingDdancing33AhappenedBchangedCdisappearedDmentioned34AbeganBendedCcontinuedDlasted35AencouragedBpraisedChuggedDjudged36AnewsBscoresCexcusesDmemories37AqualificationBsituationCtalentDchance38Amissi
46、ngBdestroyingCnearingDwasting39AworldBcityCschoolDclass40AimportantBseriousCsuccessfulDsame第二节：语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分,满分15分) 阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入适当的词(不多于3个单词)或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题纸标号为4150的相应位置上。For some US college students, a break from school is a time to volunteer to help communities
47、in need. They take school sponsored (赞助)trips to do voluntary work.This spring break, I had the opportunity to go on one of these 41(trip), and it was the best week of my entire life. I went with 12 other students and two adults down to Rocky Mount, North Carolina in the US. We worked on three house
48、s 42(build) roofs, painting, and landscaping.43was very rewarding to see how much we were 44 (true) appreciated by the people living in that town. Every time we went out somewhere 45 dinner, we had people come up to us to express their 46 (appreciate). This made us feel really good and 47 (motivate)
49、 us to get more done each day.The trip wasnt all about work; however, we had an 48(amaze)group of people who enjoyed one anothers company. We created our own fun, 49 helped us get to know each other well. At the end of the trip, I came home with not only 50 great sense of fulfillment but also 14 rea
50、lly good new friends.41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 第II卷第三部分 单词拼写(共20小题；每小题1.5分,共30分)请根据首字母和汉语,在空白处填入适当的单词或单词的正确形式。每空一词。51. An excellent ideas o_（发生，出现）to me when I woke this morning.52. You can see the arrow on the sign, i_（指示）the way to go.53. In my view, the a_（求职者）is well qualified for
51、this job.54. With the chance s_（滑动）through your fingers, it is no use crying over spilt milk.55. To his parents s_（满意），Tom did well in his study.56. 10 members of s_(员工) were allocated the task.57. There was an a_(废弃的) house by the riverside.58. They all f_(逃离) from the burning building last night.5
52、9. The escaped prisoner was d_(拉) out of the cave.60. The smaller lake ranges from 5 to 14 feet in d_(深度). 61. This kind of desk can be a_(调整，调节) to the height you need.62.The other day, I p_ (购买)some books, which cost me more than 500 yuan.63. Sara a_(承认) her mistake and apologized immediately.64.
53、I made an a_(道歉) for what I said just now.65. He has made an adequate p_(准备) for the wedding.66.The parcel was sent to the wrong d_(目的地).67. He t_（轻拍）her on the shoulder.68. Its a （明显的） that she has no intention of changing her mind. 69. He has a strong o_ （反对）to teaming up with the newcomer.70. Stu
54、dy hard, or you will be b_（肯定）to fail the examination.第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节：短文改错（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。Do you believe love
55、 is the most important? In the early twenty century, homeless people were often brought up in orphanages, in that they received little love. At one time, Dr. Skeels took twelve children from an art orphanage or had a young girl look them each day. He also studied another twelve children who are left
56、 in the orphanage all day long. He followed these children not until they grew up, and the results were shocked. The children staying all day in the orphanage were either dead or suffering from serious illnesses. However, the twelve children loved by the girl were all healthy and independently. The
57、only difference between the life of these children the love, made a great difference to us.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假设你是李华，你上周刚刚参加了你校举办的第十届英语演讲比赛，并从三十名选手中脱颖而出，荣获“十佳奖”。在准备参赛期间，你的外教Mr.Craige对你提供了很多指导和帮助。现请你用英语给他写一封感谢信，内容包括：1.获奖情况及感受； 2.回顾准备过程； 3.感谢他的帮助； 4.邀他来家做客。注意：1词数100词左右； 2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；提示：十佳奖：Top Ten Priz
58、e Dear Mr. Craige, Yours,Li Hua 英语答案 阅读理解 1-3 1DAC 4-7 CADC 8-11 CBDC 12-15 CABB 16-20 FGDCB完形填空 21-25 BABBD 26-30 ABACC 31-35 DCABC 36-40DDCAD语填 41trips 42building 43It 44truly 45for 46appreciation47motivated 48amazing49which50a单词拼写 51. occurred 52. indicating 53. applicant 54.slipping 55. satisfac
59、tion 56.staff 57.abandoned 58. fled 59.dragged 60. depth 61.adjusted 62. purchased 63.admitted 64.apology 65. preparation 66.destination 67. tapped 68. apparent 69.objection 70.bound 短文改错Dear Mr. Craige,I am writing to express my thanks for your help, without which I could not have got the “Top Ten
60、Prize” out of 30 competitors in the the l0th English Speaking Contest in our school. The final result was totally beyond my imagination. Its thanks to your effort that I have made much more rapid progress in my spoken English. Before the contest, whenever you had free time, you would help me practic
61、e my spoken English. You communicated with me as much as possible, and corrected my pronunciation, intonation as well. Whats more, you taught me some helpful speaking skills and made me full of confidence. Without your help I couldnt have achieved such a good result. I have benefited from this competition a lot. All in all, I really appreciate your help. Thank you again for your advice and kind help. I sincerely invite you to my home for dinner and have a good time.
