1、河北省唐山市玉田县第一中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题注意事项： 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考试时间100分钟。1. 答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级填写在答题卡上。每小题选出答案后，在答题卡上对应题目的答案处填写你所选择的答案。不能答在试卷上。2. 第II卷答案一律写在答题卡上。交卷时只交答题卡。 祝同学们取得好成绩！第I卷 （共65分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节 （共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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，并将答案填写在答题卡上的相应位置。ALast ye
2、ar, I went on a vacation in Italy. After climbing up a hill for a panoramic (全景的) view of the blue sea, white buildings and green olive trees, I paused to catch my breath and then positioned myself to take the best photo of this panorama.Unfortunately, just as I took out my camera, a woman approache
3、d from behind, and planted herself right in front of my view. Like me, this woman was here to stop, sigh and appreciate the view.Patient as I was, after about 15 minutes, I grew depressed. Was it too much to ask her to move so I could take just one picture of the landscape? Sure, I could have asked
4、her, but something prevented me from doing so. She seemed so content in her observation. I didnt want to mess with that. Another 15 minutes passed and I grew bored. The woman was still there. I decided to take the photo anyway.Now when I look at the photo, I think her presence in the photo is what m
5、akes the image interesting. The landscape, beautiful on its own, somehow comes to life and breathes because this woman is engaging (融入) with it.This photo, with the unique beauty that unfolded before me and that woman who “ruined” it, now hangs on a wall in my bedroom. What would she think if she kn
6、ew that her figure is captured (拍摄) and frozen on some strangers bedroom wall? A bedroom, after all, is a very private space, in which some woman I dont even know has been immortalized (永存). In some ways, she lives in my house.Perhaps we all live in each others spaces. Perhaps this is what photos ar
7、e for: to remind us that we all appreciate beauty, that we all share a common desire for pleasure, for connection, for something that is greater than us. That photo is a reminder, a captured moment, an unspoken conversation between two women, separated only by a thin square of glass.1. What happened
8、 when the author was about to take a photo?A. A woman said “Hello” to him. B. Someone asked her to leave.C. A woman blocked her view. D. Her camera stopped working.2. What was the woman probably doing according to the text?A. thinking about her past B. enjoying herself C. losing her patience D. wait
9、ing for the sunset3. In the authors opinion, what makes the photo so alive?A. The womans existence in the photo. B. The rich color of the landscape.C. The soft sunlight that summer day.D. The perfect positioning of the camera.BYour morning can determine the rest of your workday. Its no wonder that s
10、o many successful business people keep strict morning habits. If you want to do your work best and be a more productive person, try to follow these four common morning habits.Wake up earlySuccessful business people wake up early. Early risers have many advantages. Compared with people who stay up la
11、te at night, they tend to delay less. They are also less stressed because, instead of rushing out the door, they take time for themselves and prepare for their day.Get movingSuccessful business people attach importance to their health. After all, a healthy body and mind go together. Morning exercise
12、 appears to be best for reducing stress by lowering blood pressure. It also helps you burn more fat throughout the day and lose weight.Recharge your motivationSuccessful business people understand that motivation doesnt last forever and needs to be constantly recharged (充电). Reading encouraging sayi
13、ngs is a good way. Thinking about where you are and where you want to go can help you focus on your larger goals.Eat your frogMark Twain once said，“Eat a live frogfirst thing in the morning, and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.” In other words, handle your days hardest job early
14、 when your mental energy is at its highest. Choose only one “frog” of the day and complete it before your normal workday begins.4. According to the text, what can morning exercise do?A. Increase weight. B. Increase blood pressure.C. Reduce delays.D. Reduce stress.5. What does the underlined word “fr
15、og” in the last paragraph refer to?A. A live animal. B. A life goal. C. A hard job. D. A normal weekday. 6. What is the main topic of the text? A. Morning habits. B. Business advantages. C. Healthy diets. D. Office tips.CClara Daly was seated on the flight to Beijing when an air hostess spoke over t
16、he loudspeaker: “Does anyone on board know sign language?”Clara, 15, pressed the call button. The air hostess came by and explained the situation. A passenger, who was blind and deaf, seemed to want something，but he was traveling alone and the air hostesses couldnt understand what he needed.Clara ha
17、d been studying sign language for the past year and knew shed be able to finger spell into the mans palm (手掌). So she walked toward the front of the plane, and knelt by the seat of Tim Cook. Gently taking his hand, she signed，“How are you? Are you OK?” Cook asked for some water. When it arrived, Cla
18、ra returned to her seat. She came by again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her third visit, she stopped and stayed for a while.“He doesnt need anything. He is lonely and wanted to talk,” Clara said. So for the next hour, that was what they did. She talked about her family and her
19、plans for the future. Even though Cook couldnt see her, Clara looked attentively at his face with kindness. Cook told Clara how he had gradually become blind over time and shared stories of his days as a traveling salesman. He said he was very excited to have someone he could speak to and that it wa
20、s the best trip hed ever had.All the passengers on the board said that Clara was an angel.7. What happened on the flight to Beijing? A. The air hostess became blind.B. A passenger suddenly got sick. C. A disabled person needed help. D. Clara spoke over the loudspeaker.8. Why did Tim Cook keep asking
21、 for service?A. Because he was hungry and thirsty.B. Because he needed someone to talk to.C. Because he was afraid of taking planes.D. Because he was interested in Claras story.9. Why was Clara called an angel? A. Because she was kind to help others. B. Because she was hopeful for the future. C. Bec
22、ause she was careful about her plans. D. Because she was gifted for sign language.10. What is the best title for the text? A. Fly in AirB. Sign the Friendly Sky C. Shape a Better FutureD. Give First Aid on the Plane第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面的短文，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。DJust Go to Uni
23、versityFor many young people, going to university is one of the most important stages of their lives. It is a time when a young person will move out of their home to be independent. 11 Are you ready for such an exploration? The following information may be helpful.Why should you go to university?Lea
24、rning is a lifelong process. University is the right place where you can learn both academically and socially. At university, you will be taught by leading lecturers in their fields of study. 12 Meanwhile, you will meet people with difference. 13 Once you have decided that you do want to go to unive
25、rsity, how can you choose a dream one? 14 Your interest, the major and the course to be taken are all the concerns. Many universities have open days or send tutors out to talk to the students on what they offer. This also gives you a chance to ask questions. Finding out what their predicted exam gra
26、des will also help students determine which university may be the most suitable.What can you learn at university?In many universities, each student begins with a general knowledge base in the first year. Students can have more time to explore their interests before committing to a specific subject.
27、Apart from the academic achievements, various societies, where freshmen can meet like-mindedfriends, offer you chances to develop the extra-curricular (课外的) interests in many fields. 15 A. How can you choose a university?B. You have to first think of various aspects.C. What should you prepare before
28、 going to university?D.In one sense, the university can be a completely new world to explore.E. You can thus equip yourself with enough academic knowledge.F.Besides, it is a great honor to be admitted into such a university.G. University provides the all-important stepping stone for your future life
29、.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并将答案填写在答题卡上的相应位置。All through my childhood, I was very good at sports. I had been known as a fast runner when I was young.When we moved to America, I was excited and 16 that I was able to compete with
30、many tall, long-legged American girls and make the spot. 17 , because I had piano lessons every Monday and had to 18 practice once a week, I was unable to 19 my spot in the relay and some other girl took it. Track slowly 20 from me as I continued to miss practice to attend my piano lessons.Gradually
31、, the image of “sportswoman” no longer 21 me. I was that Chinese girl who was smart and sometimes funny, but never 22 . I began to fear gym class, even though it had been one of my 23 classes when I was young. I hated team sports.When I stopped playing sports, I started 24 weight. My body was short
32、and fat and I hated it. Because I was so horrible at sports, I had no real way to keep 25 . The summer before my senior year of high school, after a fit of tears and anger, I decided to start 26 again. That summer, I lost about twenty pounds and I felt 27 . But this story isnt about my weight-loss 2
33、8 . Its about the importance of playing sports. 29 I dont play sports any more, I still watch them on television. I love the NBA. I love watching basketball and seeing these men jump to gracefully (优雅地) 30 the ball into the tiny basket. Sticking with something even if you dont think youre very good
34、at it is just a 31 of endurance (忍耐力) that comes with learning a sport. I never 32 that endurance. I sometimes look at my classmates 33 . Strong, built, and confident. There isnt anything in the world like being good at a 34 . So whatever it is youre doing, if its 35 , stick with it. You wont regret
35、 it.16. A. ashamed B. proudC. careless D. cautious17. A. Obviously B. HopefullyC. Unfortunately D. Strangely18. A. explain B. respectC. miss D. provide19. A. question B. appreciateC. examine D. defend 20. A. floated away B. looked awayC. resulted D. died21. A. apologized B. resembledC. complained D.
36、 protected22. A. flexible B. safeC. athletic D. comfortable23. A. personal B. favoriteC. local D. foreign 24. A. finding B. exploringC. gaining D. widening25. A. calm B. nervousC. young D. fit26. A. contributing B. respondingC. running D. turning27. A. great B. ordinaryC. weak D. tired28. A. agreeme
37、nt B. changeC. outcome D. challenge29. A. As long as B.As soon as C. As though D. Even though 30. A. sink B. turn C. bring D. accept31. A. history B. mottoC. patterns D. lesson32. A. kept up B. met withC. worked out D. thought about33. A. enviably B. quicklyC. privately D. quietly34. A. theory B. bu
38、sinessC. routine D. sport35. A. considerate B. worthwhileC. urgent D. typical第II卷（共55分）第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面的材料，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。I recently heard a story about a famous scientist. When he 36 (ask) why he was able to succeed, he gave the answer. It all c
39、ame from an experience with 37 mother when he was about two years old. “I was trying to get a bottle of milk from the fridge when I lost the bottle and it fell, spilling (溢出) the milk all over the floora sea of milk! I got 38 (frighten) and I didnt know what to do!” he said. Instead of 39 (punish) h
40、im, his mother asked him to play in the milk for a while. Then she said, “You know, we failed in how to 40 (successful) carry a big milk bottle with two tiny 41 (hand) just now. Lets go out in the yard and fill the bottle 42 water to see if you can discover a way to carry it.”This famous scientist t
41、hen remarked that it was at that moment that he 43 (know) he didnt need to be afraid to make mistakes 44 were actually opportunities for learning something new. Even if the experiment “doesnt work”, we usually learn something 45 (value) from it.第三部分：写作（共二节，满分40分）第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华，在今年的寒假期间，你的好友T
42、om迷上了网络新闻，请你帮他分析一下网络新闻的利弊，用英文给他一封建议信。内容包括：1. 获取最新新闻；减少纸的使用等： 2. 存在虚假信息；易误导大众； 3. 建议。注意：1. 词数80左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：网络新闻Internet newsDear Tom,Im writing to tell you that Internet news has both advantages and disadvantages. _ Yours, Li Hua第二节：读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整
43、的故事。Its not easy to die when you are only fifteen. Those were the words that began the story I heard from Robert White, a North Carolina factory worker. He and his wife were visiting their daughter Lee in the hospital as they did every evening.She knew she had an illness that would not spare her. Sh
44、e suffered a lot but never complained. She had already accepted her great journey into the unknown. This particular evening, she suddenly said, “I always dreamed of working in a big ocean park with dolphins. Ive loved them since I was little. I still dream of swimming with them, free and happy in th
45、e open sea.”Shed never asked for anything, but she said with all the strength she had, “Daddy, I want to swim in the open sea among the dolphins just once. Maybe then I wouldnt be so scared of dying.” It seemed like an impossible dream, but she hung on to it.Robert and his family talked it over and
46、decided to do everything they could. They phoned a research center in the Florida Keys. “Come at once.” they said.When they arrived in Grassy Key, Lee didnt want to rest for a minute and begged her parents to take her to the dolphins. Robert took her out toward the dolphins, Nat and Tursi, who were
47、playing about thirty feet away from them. At first they seemed distracted and uninterested, but when Lee called them softly by name, they responded without hesitation. Nat came over first, raised his head and gave her a kiss on the end of her nose. Then Tursi came over happily. A second later they p
48、icked her up with their mighty fins (鳍) and carried her out to sea with them. “It feels like Im flying!” cried Lee, laughing with delight.Lees family hadnt heard her laugh like that since she became ill. The dolphins stayed with Lee for more than an hour, always tender, always attentive, and always
49、responsive to her wishes.注意:1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;3. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;4. 续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1:Maybe its true that they are more intelligent and sensitive creatures than man. _Paragraph 2:The next day she was too weak to get out of bed, but she whispered to her f
50、ather. _参考答案 阅读理解 1-3 CBA 4-6 DCA 7-10 CBAB 11-15 DEABG完型填空 BCCDA BCBCD CABDA DAADB语法填空 56. was asked 57. his 58. frightened 59. punishing 60. successfully 61.hands62. with 63. knew 64. which/that 65. valuable应用文写作（满分15分）评分细则：1. 本题总分为15 分，按以下5 个档次给分。评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分
51、。第一档：（13 分）只能写出一两个要点；语言错误很多，只有个别句子正确；第二档：（46 分）能写出部分要点；语言错误多，影响意思表达；第三档：（79 分）能写明基本要点；语言虽有较多错误，但能基本达意；第四档：（1012 分）能写明全部或绝大部分要点；语言有少量错误；行文不够连贯，表达基本清楚；第五档：（1315 分）能写明全部要点；语言基本无误；行文连贯，表达清楚。2. 词数少于60 和多于100 的，从总分中减去2 分。3. 评分时，应注意的主要内容为：时态、人称、内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性、上下文的连贯性、语言的得体性及应用文体裁格式。4. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的
52、一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。5. 如书写较差，以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。 读后续写 （满分25分） 评分原则:1. 本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。2. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。3. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右（词数少于130的，从总分中减去2分）。4. 阅卷评分时，主要从以下四个方面考虑：（1）与所给短文及段落开头语的衔接程度；（2）内容的丰富性和对所标出关键词语的应用情况；（3）应用语法结构和词汇的丰富性和准确性；（4）故事发展的合理性和上下文的连
53、贯性。5. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写和词汇用法均可。6. 如书写较差以致影响交际，可将分数降低一个档次。7. 对于文中有下划线的词可以有词形的变化。但用不够5个划线词的，不能上最高档。原则上每缺少一个规定用词，降一档，但表达内容优秀的，可酌情考虑。各档次给分范围及要求：第五档（21-25分）1. 与所给短文融洽度高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理；2. 内容丰富，应用了5个以上短文中标出的关键词语；3. 所使用语法结构和词汇丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达；4. 有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。第
54、四档（16-20分）1. 与所给短文融洽度较高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接较为合理；2. 内容比较丰富，应用了5个以上短文中标出的关键词语；3. 所使用语法结构和词汇较为丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达；4. 比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。第三档（11-15分）1. 与所给短文关系较为密切，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；2. 写出了若干有关内容，应用了4个以上短文中标出的关键词语；3应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求，虽有一些错误，但不影响意义的表达；4. 应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。第二档（6-10分）1. 与所给短文有一定的关系，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；2. 写出了一些有关内容，应用了3个以上短文中标出的关键词语；3. 语法结构单调、词汇项目有限，有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响了意义的表达；4. 较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性。第一档（1-5分）1. 与所给短文和开头语的衔接较差；2. 产出内容太少，很少使用短文中标出的关键词语；3. 语法结构单调、词汇项目很有限，有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影响了意义的表达；4. 缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯。0分 白卷、内容太少无法判断或所写内容与所提供内容无关。