1、浙江省台州市2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末教学质量评估试题本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)。第卷1至8页，第卷9至10页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。选择题部分注意事项：1.答第卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.选出每小题答案后，用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。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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
2、，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小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How does the man travel to work?A. By bus.B. By car.C. By bicycle.2. What is lost?A. A comb.B. A phone.C. A watch.3. What does the woman need hot water for?A. Taking a shower.B. Washing clothes.C. Washing the dishes.4. W
3、hat meal are the speakers about to eat?A. Breakfast.B. Lunch.C. Dinner.5. Where are the speakers probably?A. At an office.B. At a bus stop.C. At a shopping center.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，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
4、或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Who would be absent from a restaurant meal?A. The mans parents.B. The womans father.C. The childrens parents.7. What will the speakers probably do at the weekend?A. See a movie.B. Visit their parents.C. Have a party at home.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. How often will the woman exercis
5、e with the man?A. Twice a week.B. Three times a week.C. Four times a week.9. What does the man want the woman to do when she gets home?A. Make a diet plan.B. Throw away all junk food.C. Change the time for exercise.10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Doctors and
6、patients.C. Health instructor and gym member.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. How does the man feel about the interview?A. Confident.B. Nervous.C. Upset.12. What was the mans role in his first job?A. An editor.B. A journalist.C. A manager.13. What does the man want to do in the new job?A. Write articles.B. Take
7、 photographs.C. Produce the media.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Why is going to the lake a bad idea?A. It is too hot.B. It is too small.C. It is too crowded.15. What does the woman plan to do first?A. Make coffee.B. Pack the luggage.C. Prepare lunch.16. Where will the man probably get his drink?A. At home.B.
8、 At the gas station.C. At the beach store.17. What does the man want to use the towels for?A. Lying on.B. Giving shade.C. Drying him off.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. How long has the speaker been teaching the painting course?A. For two years.B. For three years.C. For ten years.19. What will happen to the s
9、tudents after the 6th week?A. They will get more homework.B. They will have to work together.C. They will create their own artwork.20. Where will the exhibition take place?A. In the classroom.B. Ina local gallery.C. In Hereford College of Arts.第二部分：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
10、的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFernando, Lucia, and their moms were heading downhill. Tired and hungry, Fernando was eager to have a rest and eat up the sandwich buried in his pack. Lucia desperately wanted to rest her tired feet and legs, which ached terribly from the challenging climb the mount
11、ain. Mountain climbing was not her greatest talent.Distracted (分心) by hunger pains and by the beautiful view of the valley below, Fernando didnt see the large fallen branch steps ahead of him. His foot caught on it, sending him down a sleep path. After rolling to a stop, he knew something was wrong
12、with his ankle.His mom supported him as he tried to stand, but it was much too painful. They tried calling 911, but the surrounding trees blocked their cell phone signals. Analyzing their dilemma, the group decided that Lucia and her mom would climb back to the top of the mountain, where they would
13、set off the emergency flares they carried. Lucia really began to worry when the group settled on this plan. She wasnt confident that her overtaxed muscles could carry her up the mountain a second time in one day!Fernandos mom stayed with her son, and tried to make him as comfortable as possible. The
14、 air on the mountain was dry and turning cooler. She wrapped him in her jacket to keep him warm and periodically gave him sips of water.Meanwhile, Lucia and her mom climbed up the mountainagain! A feeling of pride washed over Lucia when she finally made it to the mountaintopshe was tougher than she
15、thought! Then pride turned to amazement when she spotted a helicopter approaching. Quickly, her mom fired a flare, and they shouted and waved to attract attention. The helicopter flew nearer and the pilot circled around to let them know that he had seen them. The plan had workedthey were going to ge
16、t Fernando safely off the mountain!21. What happened to Fernando?A. His ankle got injured by accident.B. A branch knocked him on the head.C. He went missing in the deep valley.D. He could find his sandwich nowhere.22. Why did Lucia climb up the mountain again?A. To signal for help.B. To wait for the
17、 helicopter.C. To search for water.D. To look for Fernandos cellphone.23. Which words can best describe Lucia s second climb?A. Painful and fruitless.B. Dangerous but exciting.C. Tiring yet worthwhile.D. Challenging and enjoyable.BEveryone procrastinates (拖延). “Its part of the human condition,” says
18、 procrastination researcher Tim Pychyl. “We want to feel good now. The way to do that is avoid the task.” He admits that in the short term, procrastination is powerfully rewarding. The present self-benefits, of course, but not the future self.His research has shown that people can procrastinate on n
19、early anything, even enjoyable tasks such as planning a vacation. Some people procrastinate cleaning. Some people procrastinate by cleaning. The top tasks people delay are advancing their careers, taking care of their health, and planning their finances.One big factor for them is fear of failure, of
20、 not living up to expectations. Kelli Saginak, a 57-year-old health coach from Wisconsin, procrastinated about looking for a new job for years. That inability to take action only confirmed her belief that she would never do any better. “Its totally fear of judgment,” says Saginak. “If I dont take th
21、e risk, I dont have to face the judgment. Yet its simply me judging myself.”Some people embrace procrastination, insisting that the white-hot pressure of a last-minute completion(完成) makes his or her work better. But researchers have proved it wrong. “I did an experiment, putting procrastinators und
22、er restrictions of time. They did worse than non-procrastinators, but they thought they did better.” says Joseph Ferrari, a psychology professor. “Non-procrastinators focus on the task that needs to be done. They have a stronger personal identity and are less concerned about what psychologists call
23、social esteemhow others like us.”Procrastination is usually not going to be good for you. Just thinking about what you havent done may cause discomfort. So if you have been procrastinating on starting an exercise routine, just put on your walking shoes. If youve been putting off a work project, rere
24、ad your bosss notes about it.24. According to Tim Pychyl, people procrastinate because_.A. it simplifies the tasksB. it offers temporary reliefC. it allows more time for planningD. it benefits ones self development25. What did Kelli Saginak mean by “Yet its simply me judging myself”?A. She has false
25、 expectations.B. She makes quick judgement.C. She regrets taking no action.D. She values her present career.26. What does Joseph Ferraris experiment show?A. Procrastinators usually lack confidence.B. Procrastinators turn pressure into motivation.C. Non-procrastinators care much about others feelings
26、.D. Non-procrastinators perform better within a time limit.27. What is the authors attitude towards procrastination?A. Favorable.B. Reserved.C. Opposed.D. Objective.CIn the film The Matrix, Agent Smith, a super-computer in human shape, says, “You move to an area, and you multiply, and multiply, unti
27、l every natural resource is consumed. The only way you can survive is to spread to another area. There is another organism (生物体) on this planet that follows the same pattern: a virus. Human beings are a disease, a cancer of this planet.”Yes, relatively speaking, we are just a large virus. While most
28、 species live in balance with their ecosystems, we fail to do so. We are taking more from nature than it has to give. We wipe out animals and plants as a virus might invade (侵袭) and kill a host. We are destroying our host, the earth.Our brain has been our most successful tool for survival. The funny
29、 thing is that our mind has developed to such a degree that we have thought up solutions to more survival problems. We are for the first time in earths history changing nature to suit our comfort and desires. Being a human, I do like the advancement of technology and medicine as we have the chance t
30、o survive longer and sometimes feel less pain. After all, nature is cruel and we can soften its blow through these inventions. However, people surviving genetic (基因的) faults or illness, could they be actually making the gene pool more “dirty” and could even more people in the future suffer due to an
31、 increase in faulty DNA? It seems that even though we deal with a short-term problem we could be causing more. Are we being kind to be cruel?We are lucky enough to own a brain complex enough to think and create. But we fail to realize the only way to really survive is through respect of our host, th
32、e earth, and working with it as the only way a living thing can benefit is by benefiting its host as it depends on it to survive.28. According to the passage, what characteristics do humans and viruses share?A. They take and give.B. They expand and destroy.C. They create and consume.D. They balance
33、and survive.29. What does the author think of modern technology and medicine?A. They can help humans control nature.B. They can guarantee purer human DNA.C. They may reduce humans effect on the earth.D. They may bring humans more harm than good.30. What is the authors purpose of writing the passage?
34、A. To appeal for humans respect for nature.B. To put forward ways to advance medicine.C. To talk about a film character, Agent Smith.D. To argue against comparing humans to viruses.第二节(共5个小题；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。How to Become a Glass Half-Full PersonTimes are tough an
35、d many people are struggling. But just because we can find lots of reasons for feeling down doesnt mean that we should. We all get to wake up every day and choose whether we are going to be a glass half- full, or a glass half-empty person. 31 Set your intention. Before you step out of bed, take one
36、minute to set your intention for the day by coming up with one word about the attitude or spirit you want to bring to the day. 32 helps you better focus your time and energy.Carry yourself like an optimist. Scientists have actually proven that how you present and carry yourself on the outside has a
37、huge impact on how you feel on the inside. 33 Talk with people as though you were the outgoing, confident, optimistic and successful person you wish to be and you will attract all sorts of positive people and opportunities into your life. 34 Often the very thing we need to improve our circumstances
38、requires courage That is, closing the gap between where you are now and where you would like to be in the will require stepping outside your comfort zone and doing something that scares you in some way.Turn a problem into an opportunity You cant solve your problems by complaining about them. 35 Wher
39、e pessimists (悲观主义者) see problems, optimists find opportunities. If you change the way you look at your problems, your problems change and transform into a rich array of opportunities to grow, learn and discover inner resources you never knew you had!Please try one of these strategies today and let
40、me know how it helps! As an optimist, I am sure it will!A. Perform an act of courage.B. Expect good things to happen.C. Stand tall and smile confidently.D. Being intentional acts like a compass.E. Surround yourself with positive people.F. Below are tips on filling up your cup of optimism.G. But you
41、can solve them by approaching them from a new angle.第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节：完形填空(共20个小题；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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I was worried about the big math test. “Its just so 36 ,” I whined(抱怨)to my mother. “You, Dad, and Tyler hardly have to work at all to underst
42、and math, and meanwhile I 37 for hours to figure out every new concept.” “Sometimes things that are worth 38 take time, Honey,” she responded.The next day in Language Arts class, when the teacher wrote “Energy and persistence conquer (征服) all things” on the board, it felt like old Ben Franklin was s
43、peaking 39 to me. “Energy and persistence,” I muttered. “Ill study every day until that math test, and Ill be 40 to conquer it.”The next three weeks were- 41 , to say the least. Once I made my plan to spend time 42 , everyone wanted me for some new and 43 activity. Each time I 44 an invitation, I gr
44、itted my teeth(咬紧牙关)and 45 a math test paper with a big A+ on it Happily for me, I got plenty of 46 from various sources. When I showed my study plan to my math teacher, she was 47 . At home, my brother was also happy to lend a hand.When the day of the math exam finally arrived, I was 48 worried. Bu
45、t I knew I had done 49 I could. I would love to say that I came home a week later with a big A+ on my exam paper. It did not happen that way. This story did have a 50 ending, though. When I came home with a B on my test, my parents took turns to 51 me. “You knew the test would be 52 , but you didnt
46、back down,” said my father. “You earned that 53 ! Perfect grades are nice, 54 we care more about you working hard and learning. Were proud of you.”So I guess Ben Franklin was right! I didnt get an A+, but with energy and persistence, I definitely conquered what I thought would be the 55 math test.36
47、. A. upsettingB. embarrassingC. funnyD. silly37. A. examineB. struggleC. prayD. hesitate38. A. arguingB. consideringC. recitingD. learning39. A. casuallyB. honestlyC. directlyD. politely40. A. sureB. afraidC. curiousD. anxious41. A. boringB. excitingC. challengingD. satisfying42. A. readingB. thinki
48、ngC. studyingD. writing43. A. interestingB. dangerousC. privateD. violent44. A. assessedB. confirmedC. longed forD. turned down45. A. picturedB. checkedC. heldD. collected46. A. moneyB. supportC. praiseD. reward47. A. confusedB. encouragedC. annoyedD. impressed48. A. almostB. justC. everD. still49.
49、A. everythingB. nothingC. somethingD. anything50. A. strangeB. happyC. sadD. humorous51. A. amuseB. teachC. hugD. consult52. A. differentB. toughC. specialD. awful53. A. titleB. gradeC. honorD. right54. A. orB. becauseC. so.D. but55. A. impracticalB. unfairC. impossibleD. unfortunate注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本
50、试卷、上无效。第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分45分)第二节(10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。The Roar (咆哮) of LavaA strange sound ripped my father out of his sleep. What he didnt know at that moment was that the volcano Mauna Loa had begun to erupt, and the 56 (disturb) sound he heard was the roar of lava
51、. Soon, people in my fathers village figured out what was happening, and all the 57 (family) fled the village for safer areas. It was scary, but people stayed calm. 58 (lucky), no one was hurt, but as the lava made its way to the ocean, it 59 (destroy) homes and parts of the highway.Every time I hea
52、rd my father tell this dramatic tale, I watched his eyes light 60 . I could tell that, even many years later, my father was both scared and amazed at the grand volcano. So, it was in high school 61 I decided to make a career out of studying Mauna Loa.Now, I work with other scientists studying Mauna
53、Loa, one of Earths largest active volcanoes. Of course, we cant control the eruptions, but we can use the data we collect 62 (predict) where the lava might flow next. We study geographical maps and examine where lava flowed during past eruptions. I even collect gas and lava samples that come directl
54、y from the volcano. We can use the 63 (inform) to help keep people safe.I feel lucky to spend my days so close to an active volcano, 64 I think is one of Earths greatest wonders. Like my father, I am both frightened and in awe(敬畏)of. 65 (it) power.第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节：应用文写作(满分15分)假如你是李华，你想申请成为2020年中
55、国国际进口博览会(the 2020 China International Import Expo)的一名英语志愿者，请给外教James写一封邮件求助，请他帮你写推荐信。邮件内容包括:1.写信目的；2.推荐信的内容、截止时间、接收邮箱地址(infosinoexpo.cc)；3.表达感谢。注意：1.词数不少于80；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。第二节：概要写作(满分25分)阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。These days, football is one of the most popular sports in the world. Given that Neil
56、Armstrong wanted to take a football to the Moon, we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world! The history of the game goes back over two thousand years to Ancient China. It was then known as cuju (kick ball), a game using a ball of animal skins with hair inside. Goals
57、were hung in the air. Football as we know it today started in Great Britain, where the game was given new rules.That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity. It is also a game that is very cheap to play. You dont need expensive equipment; even the ball doesnt ha
58、ve to cost much money. All over the world you can see kids playing to their hearts content with a ball made of plastic bags; just like Pele did when he was a boy.Another factor behind footballs global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field. It is fun enough to attract millions of p
59、eople. You do not have to be a fan to recognize the skill of professional player- -how they use their bodies to pass, score and defend can be amazing to see- or to feel the excitement of a game ending with a surprising twist.Whats more, football has become one of the best ways for people to communic
60、ate: it does not require words, but everyone understands it. It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field. Take, for example, the famous football game on Christmas Day 1914. World War I had broken out months before, but British and German soldiers put down their guns and play
61、ed football together- one moment of peace to remember during years of conflict.“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, .” said Bill Shankly, the famous footballer and manager. “I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.” This might sound funny, but one only has
62、to think about the Earth to realise that our planet is shaped like a football.台州市2019学年第二学期高二年级期末质量评估试题英语参考答案第一部分：听力(共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分)1-5 CCACB6-10 BAABC11-15 AACAB16-20 BABCB第二部分：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)21-25 AACBC26-30 DCBDA第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)31-35 FDCAG第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节：
63、完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)36-40 ABDCA41-45 CCADA46- 50 BDDAB51-55 CBBDC第二节：语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5 分，满分15分)56. disturbing57. families58. Luckily59. destroyed60. up61. that62. to predict63. information64. which65.its.第四部分：写作(满分40分)第一节：应用文写作(满分15分)评分原则1.本题总分为15分。词数少于60和多于100的，从总分中减去2分。2.评分时，应注意的主要内容为:内容要点、应用
64、词汇和语法结构的丰富性和准确性以及上下文的连贯性。3.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、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。4.如书写较差，以致影响交际，酌情扣1-2分。One Possible Version:Dear James,Im Li Hua from your class, I was wondering if you could write a recommendation letter for me.I am applying to be an English volunteer for the 2020 China Internation
65、al Import Exp, which requires a recommendation from my English teacher. It would be great if you could mention my outgoing personality, fluent English and previous volunteering experience, as is shown in my attached resume. The letter is due on July 25th. Could you please send it to infosinoexpo.cc?
66、Thanks for your precious time.Yours sincerely,Li Hua(91 words)第一档(1-5)没有理解原文，造成概要内容与原文主题不符。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。缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯。多个句子抄自原文。0白卷、内容太少无法评判或所写内容与所提供内容无关。One Possible Version:Football enjoys universal popularity with a history tracing back to Ancient China and its modern rules orig
67、inating from Great Britain. (要点1) Such popularity lies first in the simplicity and low cost of playing the game. (要点2) Creative football skills and exciting game atmosphere also contribute to its popularity. (要点3) Furthermore, football is a means of communication beyond words, powerful enough to dis
68、solve barriers and promote peace.(要点4) Accordingly, football is more than just a sport. (要点5) (71 words)听力原文：Text 1V: That is one of the best advertisements I have ever seen. I saw it on the bus yesterday.M: I know. Every time I cycle by it on the way to work, (1) I want to buy a car.Text 2M: Did yo
69、u call the police to report a loss, Madam?W: Yes, I looked in my bag and my purse. The comb and the phone were missing. Then, I remembered they are on my dressing table. My watch has gone, though. (2)Text 3W: Theres no hot water in the shower. (3) Did you use it all to wash the dishes?M: No, I haven
70、t used it this morning. Is the washing machine on? Sometimes that affects the pressure.Text 4M: When will the pizza be ready? I havent eaten since this morning. What about you?W: I skipped breakfast, but I had a pretty big lunch, so you can have most of the pizza. (4)Text 5W: I am really late for a
71、meeting at my office. Is this the correct stop to Chaoyang? (5)M: No, the one you need is down the street. Turn left and its in front of the big shopping center.Text 6M: Are we going out to a restaurant at the weekend? (6) We can take the children and our parents and make it a family party.W: The children would like to see their grandparents. Your parents will be able to go but my