【英语】江苏省扬州市江都区大桥高级中学2019-2020学年高二下学期期中考试

【英语】江苏省扬州市江都区大桥高级中学2019-2020学年高二下学期期中考试

江苏省扬州市江都区大桥高级中学2019-2020学年 高二下学期期中考试 ‎（考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分）‎ 一、听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎1.What drink did the woman order?‎ A.A Pepsi. B.A Coke. C.A beer.‎ ‎2.How does the man probably feel toward the woman?‎ A.Angry. B.Disappointed. C.Grateful.‎ ‎3.Why does the man have to pack carefully?‎ A.So the woman can clean easily. ‎ B.So nothing breaks. ‎ C.So they don't forget anything.‎ ‎4.What did the speakers see last night?‎ A.A little but noisy bird. ‎ B.A dark-colored bird. ‎ C.A bird that flew very quietly.‎ ‎5.Why does the woman need directions?‎ A.She can't read her map. ‎ B.She doesn't have a map anymore. ‎ C.The museum is not in the map.‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6、，7题。‎ ‎6.What's special about the people riding bikes?‎ A.They are all men. B.They have no clothes on. C.They wear the same clothes.‎ ‎7.Why does the woman want to go somewhere else?‎ A.She's too cold. ‎ B.She hates what she saw. ‎ C.She wants to get something to eat.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。‎ ‎8.What does the woman want to do?‎ A.Rent a house. B.Get a loan. C.Get her credit report.‎ ‎9.How many years of tax returns does the woman need?‎ A.5. B.3. C.1.‎ ‎10.What does the woman probably mean in the end?‎ A.She has a lot of information in her emails.‎ B.She can't give the man more information.‎ C.The man is asking for too much information.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。‎ ‎11.Where did the woman go last week?‎ A.To a concert. B.To a friend's house. C.To a clothing store with Laura.‎ ‎12.Why did the woman fall the second time?‎ A.She tripped on some steps. ‎ B.She looked up at the sky while walking. ‎ C.Her foot got caught by her skirt.‎ ‎13.How is the woman now?‎ A.Her nose doesn't hurt. B.Her nose is broken. C.She has a headache.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。‎ ‎14.Where are the speakers probably?‎ A.In the middle of a city. B.In a boat. C.On a hill.‎ ‎15.What are the speakers looking at?‎ A.The ocean. B.The city lights. C.The stars.‎ ‎16.Why was the man probably surprised?‎ A.A lot of birds flew around him.‎ B.He wasn't expecting to see his father.‎ C.A wild animal was coming toward him.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17.Where does Mr.Smithson live?‎ A.In a country house. ‎ B.In a luxury apartment. ‎ C.On the second floor of an apartment building.‎ ‎18.What was the photographer's project about?‎ A.Neighbors at home. B.People going to art galleries. C.People watching birds.‎ ‎19.Why are the residents probably angry?‎ A.The photos are too private.‎ B.Their faces can't be seen clearly.‎ C.They want to earn some money from the photos.‎ ‎20.What will probably happen to Mr.Smithson?‎ A.He'll be thrown in jail. ‎ B.He won't get in trouble. ‎ C.He will have to pay a fine.‎ 二、阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）‎ 请认真阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A,B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A Spreading truth and knowledge If you have ever talked to doctors in the hospitals,you may find that many of them are quite serious and speak in a range of terms that may be difficult to understand.But Zhang Wenhong,the leader of the Shanghai team of experts in the treatment of novel coronavirus pneumonia,is one of the exceptions.He caught the public's attention for his recent frank and funny speech.‎ Zhang's words first went viral(走红）on the internet after he said in late January that he had dispatched(派遣）doctors and nurses who are members of the Communist Party of China(CPC) to frontline hospitals to treat coronavirus cases.‎ ‎＂When becoming CPC members,we vowed(发誓）that we would always prioritize people's interests...in the face of difficulties,"Zhang said."This is the moment we live up to the pledge（誓言）。All CPC members must rush to the frontline.No bargaining.” Such a hardcore declaration of his attitude won widespread applause among internet users."A person's morals are witnessed most in a critical situation.Nothing could win more recognition from the people than the down-to-earth behavior of the CPC members,"said Yang Haiyan,a 32-year-old Shanghai resident.‎ One month later,when Zhang advised local residents to reduce the risk of spreading the virus by staying at home,he said in Shanghai dialect:"If you don't stop seeing friends,you will see them ‎ again in the ICU."‎ Though chased by the media,Zhang described himself as a medical worker who must speak out now,but will return to keeping a low profile after the outbreak ends.‎ ‎“I spoke because of the fear among the public,owing to limited knowledge of the contagion （传染病），”said Zhang on Feb 26.“However,once the curtain of this coronavirus incident falls,it may be hard to find me.I'll just hide myself in a corner,studying complicated patient cases and doing some reading,silently.”＂‎ ‎21.What has made Zhang Wenhong so popular online?‎ A.The way he treats his patients.‎ B.His honest and humorous speech.‎ C.His pledge to fight against the virus.‎ D.His broad knowledge of the novel coronavirus.‎ ‎22.He dispatched CPC members to frontline hospitals because he believed that_‎ A.they would bargain less B.they are more professional C.they should take the lead as they had vowed D.they would be calmer in a critical situation ‎23.What can we conclude from Zhang Wenhong's words in the last two paragraphs?‎ A.He doesn't like to speak in public.‎ B.He mainly treats people with complicated diseases.‎ C.He is not a person who is after fame and attention.‎ D.He is looking forward to taking a break after the epidemic.‎ B E-cigarettes lead to as many lung diseases as tobacco products, a new study has found. The report from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill compared saliva(唾液) samples from tobacco smokers, e-cigarette smokers and nonsmokers. Researchers found that e-cigarette smokers were likely to develop dangerous proteins associated with lung diseases. The study adds to a growing body of evidence proving that e-cigarettes might not be the perfect alternative smokers addicted to tobacco are looking for. ‎ Last year a Surgeon General’s report claimed that the use of e-cigarettes among a certain ‎ group of people jumped 900 percent from 2011to 2015 and more studies were carried out to research their side effects. That same year, the FDA put e-cigarettes in the tobacco products the administration monitors. ‎ Previous research from UCLA has proven that e-cigarettes can cause lifelong damage to one’s heart, and that one puff (吸一口烟) of an e-cigarette is all it takes to increase one’s risk of having a heart attack. For the new study UNC researchers observed 15 e-cigarette users, 14 cigarette smokers and 15 nonsmokers. The study revealed that e-cigarette smokers have raised levels of NET-related proteins in their airways, the increased levels of which can lead to lung illnesses, making it difficult for patients to breathe. ‎ Study author Dr Mehmet Keismer said, “There is confusion about whether e-cigarettes are ‘safer’ than cigarettes because the potential adverse effects of e-cigarettes are only beginning to be studied. Our results suggest that e-cigarettes might be just as bad as cigarettes.” Dr Keismer also stressed that e-cigarettes come with their own harmful risks along with those linked to tobacco, which challenges the concept that switching from cigarettes to e-cigarettes is a healthier alternative. ‎ A citizen named Dyclna said, “The e-cigarettes probably make you cough less, but nobody gives a warning about your lungs. For producers, it’s just a money thing — it’s just about getting profits from it. The problem is that our government just stands there with its hands behind the back.” ‎ ‎24.Why did the FDA list e-cigarettes into monitored products? ‎ ‎A. It might have realized the harm of them. B. It wanted to improve their quality. ‎ C. It aimed to reduce their illegal sales. D. It might be warned by the government. ‎ ‎25.What does Dyclna mainly want to express? ‎ A. E-cigarettes are safer than regular ones. ‎ B. E-cigarettes can only benefit few people. ‎ C. Producers make a high profit from e-cigarettes. ‎ D. Governments are to blame for e-cigarettes’ consumption. ‎ ‎26.What is the best title for the text? ‎ A. E-cigarettes: A new way of smoking. ‎ B. E-cigarettes: A better way than tobacco?‎ C. E-cigarettes: The harmful proteins it produces. ‎ D. E-cigarettes: The urgent need of government control.‎ C UN Humanitarian Chief Mark Lowcock today released US$15 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help fund global efforts to contain the COVID-19virus. ‎ The announcement came as the World Health Organization (WHO) upgraded the global risk of the coronavirus outbreak to “very high” – its top level of risk assessment. The WHO has said there is still a chance of containing the virus if its chain of transmission is broken.‎ The UN funding has been released to the WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). It will fund essential activities including being aware of the spread of the virus, investigating cases, and putting national laboratories into use. ‎ The WHO has called for US$675 million to fund the fight against coronavirus. There is a window of opportunity to contain the spread of the virus if countries take strong measures to detect cases early, isolate and care for patients, and trace contacts. ‎ Emergency Relief Coordinator and Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mark Lowcock said, “We don’t yet see evidence that the virus is spreading freely. As long as that’s the case, we still have a chance of containing it, by strengthening surveillance, conducting thorough outbreak investigations to identify contacts and applying appropriate measures to prevent further spread.”‎ ‎“This announcement from the UN’s Emergency Fund will help countries with fragile health systems improve their detection and response operations. It has the potential to save the lives of millions of vulnerable people.” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said, “The potential spread of the virus to countries with weaker health systems is one of our biggest concerns. These funds will help support these countries get ready for detecting and isolating cases, protecting their health workers, and treating patients with dignity and appropriate care. This will help us save lives and push back the virus.”‎ ‎“At this critical moment, every effort must be made to push back against the outbreak,” said UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore. “These funds will support our global efforts to promote weaker health systems and inform children, pregnant women and families about how to protect themselves.” ‎ ‎27. We can learn from the passage that__________. ‎ A. WHO referred to the COVID-19 as the medium level of risk assessment ‎ B. The virus is still hard to contain even if timely measures are taken ‎ C. The fund will help people with weak health ‎ D. The fund released by UN is much less than WHO originally demanded ‎ ‎28. According to the passage, the fund can be used in the following aspects except________. ‎ A. The examination of the people concerned B. The monitor of the spread of the virus ‎ C. The operation of the national laboratories D. The establishment of the mobile hospital ‎ ‎29. What is Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus’ attitude toward the fight against the virus? ‎ A. Optimistic. B. Skeptical. C. Cautious. D. unclear. ‎ ‎30. In which part of newspaper can you most probably read the passage? ‎ A. Travel. B. Health. C. Business. D. Lifestyle.‎ 三、七选五阅读填空（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）‎ 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ Why Is 2020 Called a Leap Year?‎ February 29 comes up on the calendar only every four years. A year with a February 29 might be good news if you are paid by the day or the week. But it might be bad news if you were born on a February 29. 31___.‎ American English has a term for the unusual situation. February 29 is called a leap day. And the entire 12-month period with a February 29 in it is called a leap year. This year, 2020, is such a year.‎ In a leap year, the dates jump over one day of the week. Let me explain. In 2017, the last day of the year, December 31, fell on a Sunday. In 2018, it fell on a Monday. In 2019, it fell on a Tuesday. But in 2020, December 31 will fall on a Thursday. 32___.‎ The reason for a leap day or a leap year is because our calendar does not follow the Earth’s orbit around the sun exactly. 33___. So every four years, we put all that time together into an extra day — or, what is officially called an intercalary(闰) day.‎ ‎“Leap” is also an important word for two other common American expressions. 34___. If you want someone to investigate a situation completely before taking action, you might say, ‎ ‎“Look before you leap.” The other expression is a phrase of hope. Urging someone to “take a leap of faith” means inviting the person to take action, even if not everything about a situation is known. Interestingly, both phrases are completely reasonable to say to someone who is about to get married. On that note, some people choose to marry on February 29 because it is an unusual date. 35___. Leap years were believed to be difficult, and leap days unlucky and a bad time to begin anything new. Whatever you think about them, the change in the calendar will be gone soon enough. Then we can return to normal, and leap over February 29 as usual.‎ A. One is a kind of warning.‎ B. That’s why we called it a Leap Year C. It just leaped right over Wednesday.‎ D. Each year, we have a little time left over.‎ E. You have to wait three years in between birthdays!‎ F. As a verb, the word “leap” means to jump, or to move quickly. ‎ G. Some ancient peoples would likely tell couples not to do it, however.‎ ‎31._______ 32._______ 33._______ 34_______ 35_______ ‎ 四、单选（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分）‎ ‎36.China will continue to curb inflation and the economy still has great _______ for rapid growth in the near future.‎ A. strength B. function C. potential D. burden ‎37. It was a significant _______ that a Chinese search vessel, Haixun 01 picked up signals consistent with black box technology _______ the South Indian ocean for the missing plane. ‎ A. discovery, when sailing B. finding, when shipping ‎ C. outcome, when searching for D. breakthrough, when combing through ‎38. The government_________ air quality in urban areas from levels one to five: excellent, fairly good, slightly polluted, poor and dangerous.‎ A. classifies B. arranges C. correspond D. divides ‎39. Many scientists believe that there are other universes ___________ our own, but the ordinary people are not aware of it.‎ A. in parallel with B. in agreement with ‎ C. in harmony with D. in contraction with ‎ ‎40. KFC has accused three Chinese companies of their comments about the origins of the chicken, including the ______ that KFC chicken comes from chickens with eight legs.‎ A.command B. claim C. commitment D. credit 五、完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ All of us in Monte Vista Christian School know we'll one day have graduation photos for the yearbook taken.As the time 41 ,the girls start to have a 42 about what they'll wear and where to take the photos,while the boys 43 hardly talk about it.As for me,I 44 for my photos to be taken by the sea.‎ When I arrived there,I met my photographer,Annie.She asked me to make some poses and I 45 her advice.After that,I asked if she could make me look 46 by taking photos in a different way,47 I'm less than 1.6 meters tall.To my 48 she responded,“I will make no 49 to make you look like someone you're not.You look good in your own way.”She 50 that she wouldn't try to edit the photos either.‎ I was shocked by what she said.Girls always _51 to look perfect by using different visual angles.When you go to a photo studio,photographers always try to hide your 52 by telling you to stand in a certain way.And picture editors can easily 53 your look by making you appear any you want to.54 ,that's not the case here.Seeing I was 55 Annie explained:“Everyone has his uniqueness.You need to 56 your own beauty.You cannot live in a world of 57 photos."‎ It was the first time that I had met a photographer who doesn't 58 photos at all.After the shoot,I saw the photos-they are59 special and natural.But what's even more special are Annie's 60,which will always stay in my heart.‎ ‎41.A.flows B.approaches C.shrinks D.develops ‎42.A.discussion B.request C.reason D.complaint ‎43.A.by accident B.in addition C.by comparison D.in advance ‎44.A.accounted B.applied C.searched D.arranged ‎45.A.considered B.declined C.followed D.consulted ‎46.A.taller B.prettier C.thinner D.stronger ‎47.A.unless B.though C.since D.while ‎48.A.delight B.astonishment C.relief D.satisfaction ‎49.A.decision B.choice C.promise D.attempt ‎50.A.added B.swore C.explained D.admitted ‎51.A.pretend B.manage C.desire D.pay ‎52.A.preferences B.advantages C.personalities D.imperfections ‎53.A.expose B.recover C.change D.recognize ‎54.A.However B.Therefore C.Otherwise D.Anyway ‎55.A.annoyed B.confused C.discouraged D.embarrassed ‎56.A.foster B.admire C.describe D.advocate ‎57.A.vivid B.colorful C.artificial D.popular ‎58.A.polish B.organize C.cut D.exhibit ‎59.A.causally B.roughly C.partially D.truly ‎60.A.attitudes B.words C.actions D.skills 六、语法填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10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 It is widely accepted that optimistic attitudes promote health as well as happiness. The secret of a long life is ____61____ (universe) desired and has long been sought. Today we can reveal it: always look on the bright side. A huge research project___62___(lead) by scientists at the Boston University School of Medicine concludes that optimists live___63__ (long).‎ Lewina Lee, lead author of the study, said, “A lot of evidence___64___(suggest) that exceptional longevity( 长 寿 ) is widely accompanied by a longer span of good health and living___65__ disability. Therefore our findings raise an exciting possibility___66___ we may be able to promote health and happiness by___67___(develop) positive attitudes such as optimism.”‎ However, the study doesn’t suggest that we should aim for great pleasure. Sadness is___68___ important part of the human condition. Any normal person sometimes experience disappointment, ambitions and the___69___(lose) of loved ones. But for many people, these matters of human existence ___70__ (transform) into an abnormal state of despair. There is a vital place in public health for providing mental treatment in helping to correct these cognitive errors. It is not weakness to be defeated by setbacks. It is merely a mistake.‎ 七、单词拼写（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分）‎ 根据所给汉语或首字母写出空缺处单词的适当形式，使句子完整，语法正确，每空一词。‎ ‎71.Teachers have to constantly update their knowledge in order to maintain their professional c________________.‎ ‎72.The new vaccine（疫苗） is highly e ___________against this disease.‎ ‎73.Don’t worry. As the evidence begins to a______, the truth will come out.‎ ‎74.Elizabeth r_______________ her mother facially, but is quite different in character. ‎ ‎75.Once you have all the r_________information,we can make a decision.‎ 八、书面表达（共两节，35分）‎ 第一节（15分）‎ 你的英国好友Jim计划去非洲做志愿者，但是他的父母以安全为由反对，他发来邮件讲述此事。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：‎ ‎1．你对该计划的看法；‎ ‎2．你的建议。‎ 注意：1. 词数不少于50；‎ ‎2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。‎ Dear Jim,‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 第二节（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。‎ A new study warns that about thirty percent of the world's people may not have enough water by the year2025.‎ A private American organization called Population Action International (PAI) did the new study. It says more than 335 million people lack enough water now. The people live in 28 ‎ countries.Most of the countries are in Africa or the Middle East.‎ PAI researcher Robert Engelman says by the year2025, about 3, 000 million people may lack water. At least 18 more countries are expected to have severe water problems. The demand for water keeps increasing. Yet the amount of water on the Earth stays the same.‎ Mr Engelman says the population in countries that lack water is growing faster than in other parts of the world.He says population growth in these countries will continue to increase. ‎ The report says lack of water in the future may result in several problems. It may increase health problems. Lack of water often means drinking water is not safe. Mr Engelman says there are problems all over the world because of diseases, such as cholera which are carried in water. ‎ Lack of water may also result in more international conflict. Countries may have to compete for water in the future. Some countries now get sixty percent of their fresh water from other countries. And the report says lack of water would affect the ability to improve their economies. This is because new industries often need large amounts of water when they are beginning.‎ The Population Action International study gives several solutions to the water problem. One way, it says, is to find ways to use water for more than one purpose. Another way is to teach people to be careful not to waste water. A third way is to use less water for agriculture. The report also says long-term solutions to the water problem must include controls on population growth.‎ ‎【参考答案】‎ ‎1-5 BCBCB 6-10 BBBAC 11-15 BBACB 16-20 BCAAB ‎21-23 BCC 24-25ADB 26-30 DDAB 31-35 ECDAG ‎36-40 CDAAB 41-45 BACDC 46-50 ACBDA 51-55 CDCAB 56-60 BCADB ‎61-65 universally; led; longer; suggests; without ‎66-70 that; developing; an; loss; are transformed ‎71. competence 72. effective 73. accumulate 74. resembles 75. relevant ‎ 书面表达 第一节 Dear Jim,‎ I have to admit that when I learned about your plan, I was filled with admiration for your choice. Volunteering in Africa will definitely offer great help to the people in need. I believe it will be a meaningful and unforgettable experience and do hope your dream will come true. ‎ However, our dream shouldn’t bring concerns to those who love and care about us. So you’d better not quarrel with your parents. It doesn’t help. Think why they are worried about your safety. Is your destination a safe one? My suggestion is to do some research on the program you plan to participate in. If it is a safe place, talk with your parents and tell them about your research result, which I believe will bring them relief. If it is not, I advise you to think twice. ‎ Hope you can solve the problem soon. ‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 第二节 A new study shows that about 30% of the world's people may suffer a shortage of water in the following few years.( 要点1 )Nowadays over 335 million people in 28 countries lack enough water, while the amount of water remains the same and the population is growing faster. ( 要点2)The shortage of water will cause health problems and international conflict. ( 要点 3) Fortunately, ways are found to settle the water problem. ( 要点4)‎