1、2019-2020学年浙江省嘉兴市南湖区嘉兴一中实验学校高二第一学期期中考试英语试卷第二部分: 阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10个小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ARecently Karen Loewe, a teacher from Oklahoma, is being praised for teaching her students a most influential emotional lesson that they will not soon forget. She deci
2、ded to try a new exercise in class in empathy(同理心) with her students called “The Baggage Activity”.Upon ensuring that her classroom was a safe space for expression and respect, she asked what emotional baggage (情感包袱) meant to her students. She then asked them to write about some emotional baggage of
3、 their own-and since they were not required to put their names on the paper, they could describe their issues as freely as they wanted without being identified. The youngsters were then asked to take turns reading what their classmates wrote, and all of them were given the opportunity to identify th
4、emselves as the person responsible for the writing.“Im here to tell you, I have never been so moved to tears as what these kids opened up and shared negative things with the class.” Loewe said. “The kids who read the papers would cry because what they were reading was tough. The person who shared (i
5、f they chose to tell us it was them) would cry sometimes too. It was an emotionally tiring day, but I firmly believe my kids will judge a little less, love a little more and forgive a little faster.” Her students have apparently been “so much more respectful” of each other.“They dont interrupt or ta
6、lk down to each other,” she said. “Theyre not rude. Its completely changed how they treat each other. I wish I could have done these years ago. Its been so good.” Furthermore, Loewe made sure to keep all the paper confessions(吐露) in a plastic bag so that her students wont soon forget their exercise
7、in empathy. “This bag hangs by my door to remind them that we all have baggage,” Loewe added. “We will leave it at the door. As they left, I told them they are not alone, they are loved, and we have each others back.”21. Karen hangs this special bag at the door_.A. to remind the students to hand in
8、their papers.B. to remind her students to behave properly in campusC. to let students know everyone has negative emotionsD. to keep all the baggage out of the clean classroom22. Why is Karens new exercise influential?A. It teaches students to be respectful and responsible.B. Her students learn to ho
9、w to write emotional articles.C. She allows students to discuss issues freely in class.D. Students have a platform to express negative feelings.23. which of the following can best describe Karen Loewe?A. Inspirational and respected.B. Outstanding and outspoken. C. Modest and considerate.D. Professio
10、nal and humorous.21-23 CDABNonverbal communication is a broad term used to describe any method of conveying information without words. Whether intentional, based on societal cues (提示), or completely unconscious, common forms of nonverbal communication include body language and facial cues, fashion a
11、nd personal clothing, hand gesture, as well as graphical signs and design.It is important to note that nonverbal communication is really about a lack of words, rather than a lack of speech sounds. That means writing would be considered verbal communication while sounds like grunts(嘟哝) would not.Nonv
12、erbal communication can be broadly divided into relatively universal forms and culturally dependent for of fear, joy, or anger. On the other hand, nonverbal cues like bowing, shaking hands, or flashing a peace sign are culturally characteristic, and therefore have little meaning outside of cultures
13、that understand them.Fashion is form of nonverbal communication, and in many modem cultures is a hugely important way in which people telegraph things about themselves.Gestures also act as a form of nonverbal communication. A wide range of hand gestures can be found in most cultures, and in the west
14、 there are some almost universal gestures, such as a wave goodbye, a thumbs-up to show everything is okay, or hands outspread to signify offerings.Body language is one of the most studied forms of nonverbal communication, and deals with how the body rests, how it is situated in relation to other bod
15、ies, and the special distance between bodies. For example, turning towards a person when seated and speaking to them is a nonverbal cue showing interest, while turning away shows a lack of interest. Tipping your head slightly is a form of nonverbal communication to show curiosity or express that you
16、 are listening closely or what they are saying. while constantly looking away would show a lack of attention.24.Whatisthepurposeoftheauthorinwritingthetext?A.Toexplainwhatnonverbalcommunicationis.B.Tointroducesomeuniversalbodylanguages.C.Tocomparenonverbalcuesandverbalones.D.Todiscusstheculturalshoc
17、kofcommunication.25.Accordingtotheauthor, themeaningof_differsacrosscultures.AsmilingBgruntingCbowingDscreaming26.WhatisParagraph6mainlyabout？ABodylanguageisthemostfrequentlystudiedbyscientists.BBodylanguagereliesonbodymovementstoconveymessages.CBodylanguagecanbeusedtoexpressyourdifferentmeanings.DB
18、odylanguagevariesveryslightlyfromonecountrytoanother.24-26 ACBCThe hardest part pf a new sport or a musical instrument is getting started. Once you figure out the technique, the skills return fairly easily, even if not used for long. Most experts attribute this to “muscle memory,” which means the br
19、ain remembers the action and can recall it when needed. Now some researchers believe the errors made while learning the task may be as important in recalling previously learned motor skills.The study led by Reza involved asking volunteers to play a simple video game. But the players did not know the
20、 researchers reprogrammed it as soon as they mastered the game, thereby forcing them to restart the learning process. What the scientists observed was that though the volunteers did make mistakes every time the game was changed, they got successively faster at mastering it.Reza believes that this ha
21、s to do with the fact that in addition to committing the task to muscle memory, the brain is also critiquing each wrong move and learning how to correct it. He compares it to having a coach that points out the mistakes and makes suggestions on how to improve.While these new findings may help improve
22、 recovery method for people with injuries,most people think making mistakes is a good thing. So the next time you neednt get discouraged by the errors.27. What really makes your long unused skills return easily?A.Excellent techniques B. Strict trainingC.Previous efforts D.Muscle memory 28. What does
23、 the underlined word “critiquing”in Paragraph 3 mean?A.Evaluating B.Preventing C.Signaling D. Calculating. 29. What surprised the scientist in the study?A.The errors in video games can save players a new learning process.B. A coach need to advise his trainees to memorize each wrong move.C.Lessons dr
24、awn from the errors kept in mind make learning easier.D. Making mistakes does good to improving injured peoples recovery 30.What is the best title for the text?A.Getting Started Is a Challenging Task B.You Have to First Fail Before SuccessC.Making Mistakes Cant Be Avoided D.We Neednt Correct Errors
25、We Make27-30 DACB 第二节：（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中进出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Get rid of your laziness and plan your dayDo you know people that wake up in the morning not knowing what to do? They go on with their day without having a plan. When the day is over,they find out that they finished not
26、hing . I am sure you know many people like that. 31 If you do not plan your day, then you would take longer time to achieve your goals. Always remember that an unplanned day is a lost day, so learn to plan your day effectively. Follow the guidelines below to learn how to plan your day effectively.32
27、 If you think about it, many people spend their day responding to peoples needs instead of theirs, so at the end they end up responding to peoples needs instead of their needs. Make sure you plan our day the night before, so you know what you are going to do that day to help you get closer to your g
28、oals and desires.Make to-do list. Plan what you are going to do every single hour and make sure you prioritize your list the most important goals first and the least important goals last. 33dont waste your time with unimportant tasks such as checking your email every hour or chatting with somebody f
29、or an hour.Don forget to leave some time for yourself to think, ponder (深思), and for emergencies. If you are going to work for 10 hours, for example, make sure you leave 2 hours for pondering and emergencies.34 Did you finish everything you wanted to do? Was your day beneficial?We all have the same
30、twenty four hours every single day, use every hour to do something beneficial for you and for your life. 35A .Plan your day the night before B. Reflect on your goals every night C. Work out a practical plan and stick to it D. Concentrate on the important routine tasks E. At the end of the day, reass
31、ess how your day wentF. Planning your day is the most Important skill that you learn to achieve your goalsG. Dont let your day go by with doing nothing to help you improve the quality of your life.31-35 FADEG第二节 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选顶中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项多余选项。Costco made headlines forbumpi
32、ng up its minimum wageto at least $15 an hour. The warehouse store has a reputation for treating its workers generously, a policy I observed while working there in 2015. In many ways, its as enjoyable a place to work as it is to shop. 31 Employees enjoy plenty of benefits. Costco now sets its minimu
33、m wage for hourly employees at $15 an hour. Thats in addition to offering benefits like healthcare for all employees, regardless of part-time vs. full-time status. While I was at Costco, they gave employees complimentary(免费赠送的) memberships to the store. 32 And to top things off, Costco paid employee
34、s time and a half just for working on Sundays.Costco is a great destination for health food. People who havent shopped at warehouse clubs might expect the “buy in bulk” mentality to mean the aisles are lined with junk food. 33 Greek yogurt, coconut water, protein powder, and lean meats are just some
35、 of the things that line the shelves at Costco. And the produce section is filled with delicious apples, bananas, berries, salads and more, making it a hot-spot where nutritionists food shop. 34 When I tell friends I still shop at Costco, they dont understand what my husband and I buy there, since w
36、e dont have kids and live in a small New York apartment. But there are plenty of options for any family size, and it doesnt mean you have to keep ten spare jars of tomato sauce in your kitchen. Things like Kirkland Signature protein bars and olive oil are shelf stable for our small household. Cleani
37、ng supplies like kitchen sponges are sold in reasonably sized packages, too. It just depends what youre looking for.People really do buy thatfamous giant bear. Thegiant teddymay seem like an Internet novelty, and plenty of people (myself included) have stopped to take photos with the 8-foot-tall fri
38、end. But I saw more than one person buy the giant stuffed animal - usually grandparents purchasing it as a gift for their grandkids. 35 A. Its not just for big families, either.B. There are a lot of things you can get at Costco.C. Here are a few of the things I learned on my journey.D. I do wonder h
39、ow they stuffed it into a car to get home.E. It is the exact place where big families can find everything they need.F. Each employee also got a free turkey to enjoy with their families on Thanksgiving.G. While Costco does sell things like cookies and candy bars, there are plenty of healthy options.3
40、1-35 CFGAD第三部分 语言运用 （共两小节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20题，每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。Michael Watson is a 6-foot-4-inch senior student. This teens journey towards a healthier lifestyle is an example of how anyone can make a _36_if they set their mind to it. Two ye
41、ars ago he was bullied (霸凌) for being _37_ . He weighed 335 pounds, and he says he had zero_ _38_.After realizing that he had had enough, Michael _39_to make a change. As a _40_of getting healthier, Michael started walking the 20-minute distance to and from his school every day, rain or shine.The yo
42、ungster would _41_to take a ride, even if it was pouring rain. _42_, Michael made a point to eat healthier. But he says it was _43_because he worked at a fast food restaurant after school.It has been a little over two years since Michael started _44_to school- and he is now almost totally hard to _4
43、5_. Michael is now 18 years old, 115 pounds lighter and now he has_46_ great confidence.Michael s high school teachers are so _47_of the youngsters transformation.His great _48_ was very impressive. It s a good _49_of courageous personal development thats rare for a high school student. Mikes decisi
44、on to live a _50_ lifestyle and to remain consistent with it will always _51_the people around him.As for Michael, he is preparing to _52_next month and follow his dreams of being an actor. He also hopes that his story will _53_ other people to take control or their own lives.”Every day is a _54_ da
45、y,”he said. “ Anybody can do it if they put their _55_to it.”36. A. betB. changeC. livingD. fortune37. A. overweightB. disabledC. shortD. colored38. A. self-respectB. self-awarenessC. self-confidenceD. self-control39. A. hesitatedB. claimedC. beggedD. determined40. A. resultB. means C. gesture D. ce
46、lebration41. A. refuseB. rememberC. expectD. prefer42. A. HoweverB. ThereforeC. BesidesD. Anyway43. A. modestB.difficultC. boringD. fortune44. A. cyclingB.goingC. drivingD. walking45. A. recognizeB.contentC. understandD. approach46. A. lostB.expressedC. gainedD. shaken47. A. considerateB. proudC. ne
47、rvousD. guilty48. A. kindnessB. contributionC. strengthD. achievement49. A. exampleB. attractionC. dietD. candidate50. A. busierB. cozierC. healthierD. faster51. A. focus onB. stay withC. get close toD. live up to 52. A. retireB. struggleC. quitD. graduate53. A. inspireB. supportC. organizeD. repres
48、ent54. A. gloryB. perfectC. newD. curious55. A. respectB. observationC. trustD. mind36-40 BACDB 41- 45 ACBDA 46- 50 CBDAC 51- 55 BDACD 第二节: (共10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Smaller plates help reduce obesityNew research suggests there is 56 simple and easy way that helps pe
49、ople to stop, over-eating. Researchers say there is an alternative to fancy diets. They say that using smaller plates, 57 (knife) forks, glasses could reduce the amount of food we eat. Many of us tend to use the size of the plate 58 a measure of how much we can eat. If we use a large plate, we fill
50、the plate with food, 59 often means we eat too much Research suggests that smaller plates could lower the amount of food we eat. British people could reduce their calorie intake by up to 16 per cent, 60 Americans could see a reduction of up to 29 per cent in calories. The research team looked at dat
51、a from 6,711 people who 61 (take) part in the eating trials. Dr Gareth said that many people think it is obvious that the 62 (large) the portion size, the more people eat, but said that until now, there was little research on this. He added that it was wrong 63 (think) people ate too much because of
52、 a lack of self-control. He said: Helping people to avoid 64 (serve) themselves or others too much is 65 (probable) a good way of helping lots of people to reduce their risk of overeating.56. a 57.knives 58.as 59.which 60.while 61.took 62.larger 63.to think 64.serving 65.probably第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）第一
53、节 应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华，你将在外教Sarah 的课上做一个“有成就的妇女-中国女排”的演讲。 内容包括：1.获得荣誉：10个世界冠军、参加国庆游行2.成功原因；3.你的感想。 参考词汇：国庆游行the Mass pageantry注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_Boys and Girls,Im here to talk to you about the Chinese women volleyball team. The team has won ten world champions during the last four decades,
54、 of which the whole nation is very proud. On October 1, they were bestowed a great honor of joining the Mass pageantry to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of the Peoples Republic of China. Their success consists in daily tough training and team work, Facing adversity, their spirit of never gi
55、ving up has inspiredo man y people. They deserve the biggest applause.Thanks for listening!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，使之构成一个完整的故事。Jatin and his younger sister, Neha, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their mother was very sick and their father was struggling to find a job, and t
56、hey had only a little money with which to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for several months, the landlord was breathing down their necks(盯着他们).One day, Jatin took Nehas shoes to a shoe repairman to be fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasnt until he got home that he realized he ha
57、d lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it secret. Neha agreed and the two decided to share Jatins running shoes. Zahras school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush back and giv
58、e them to Jatin. He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Jatin often arrived late and was warned by the school.A long distance race was going to be held for the boys in the city. When Jatin learned that the third prize was a new pair of sho
59、es, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.The day of race arrived. Jatin had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted he thought only of Neha and
60、 his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right behind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line drew near, another runner collided (碰撞)with Jatin from behind and he crashed to the ground.注意： 1.
61、 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右； 2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语以为你写好； 4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1: Jatin looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead. _Paragraph 2: Filled with delight, Jatin walked home quickly._【答案】: One possible versionJatin looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahe
62、ad. Refusing to give up at this point, he jumped to his feet and ran as fast as he could. He dashed across the finish line and won the fourth prize. Thinking he would let her sister down, Jatin couldt help sobbing. Just then he suddenly herad the announcement from the broadcast that he won the third
63、 prize as the runner who collided with Jatin was disqualified for breaking the rule. Holding the shoes close to his chest during the award ceremony, Jatin felt overjoyed and relieved as he eventually won the shoes for his sister.Filled with delight, Jatin walked home quickly. He could not wait to se
64、e his sister and share the thrilling news. On his arrival, Jatin found Neha was waiting outside. She was really nervous whether his brother had brought her what she was expecting. Neha, see what I have got for you. He took the prize out of his bag with his trembling hands. The instant Neha saw the shoes, her face lit up. So thrilled was she that she threw herself at his brother. Thank you! Jatin.Tears of joy welled up their eyes as the brother and sister hugged tightly together.
