湖北省荆州市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题

湖北省荆州市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题

荆州市 2020 年高中二年级学年质量检查 英语试题 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号 条形码 粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 写在 试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3.非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿 纸和答 题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4.考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。 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，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳 选项。 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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19」5. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是 C。 第一节 下面你将听到 5 段短对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从每小题 A、B、C 三个选项中 选出一 个最佳答案。 1. When will Lily probably give the speech again? A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday. 2. How did John tell the man about his job interview? A. By making a call. B. By sending an email. C. By writing a letter. 3. Why did Alice cry? A. Because a huge dog ran after her. B. Because she had a terrible dream. C. Because her dad woke her up. 4. What is the man probably doing? A. Walking to his office. B. Looking for a flat. C. Taking some pictures. 5. What are the two speakers talking about? A. The food. B. The supermarket. C. Their car. 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。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。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题. 6. Why was the man late for school? A. It was rainy. B. There was an accident C. The bus broke down. 7. How many means of transportation are mentioned in the conversation? A. One B. Two C. Three. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题. 8. Where are the two speakers talking? A. In the street. B. At home. C. On the phone. 9. What is Jim doing? A. Preparing for a journey. B. Helping his mother do some housework. C. Talking with his parents. 10. Where is Jim going next week? A. To America. B. To England. C. To Australia. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。 11. What do the speakers decide to do? A. Play tennis. B. Go dancing. C. Play bowling. 12. When will the man leave? A. At 7:00. B. At 7:30. C. At 8：: 00. 13. What does the man think of driving a car? A. Time-saving. B. Comfortable. C. Troublesome. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。 14. What can we know about Malia Obama from the conversation? A. She obeyed her parents' order. B. She didn't like her high school. C. She will graduate from high school. 15. What will Malia do before going to university? A. Take one year's break. B. Travel across the country. C. Make friends in Hollywood. 16. Which university does the man prefer? A. Oxford University. B. Yale University. C. Harvard University. 17. What subject is the woman poor in? A. History. B. Math. C. Science. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。 18. How often does Stephen cut the wool off the sheep? A. Three times a year. B. Twice a year. C. Once a year. 19. Why didn't Jenny's sweaters sell well? A. They were too expensive. B. They weren't easy to wash. C. They weren't sold at a right time. 20. What do we know about Jenny's socks? A. They are popular. B. They have six sizes. C. They are made at home now. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 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。 A We are delighted to announce that from Monday 17th August, Holker Gardens will once again be open! Available on our website, tickets are timed （ 计 时 ） on arrival to ensure everyone can enjoy the wonders of our gardens while maintaining proper self-distancing measures. The time item tells you when to enter the gardens. Please book them in advance. The gardens will present themselves in a most unusual and unique condition due to a number of factors including the hot weather over recent months and the focus by our team to preserve and protect our national treasures. Alongside our gardens there will be a simple take-away service available from our cafe offering hot & cold drinks, our famous home-made scones, a selection of tray bakes and freshly made sandwiches. Everything will be served in bio-degradable（可降解的）disposables so you can enjoy what we offer right across the grounds. We are taking every precaution（预防措施）to ensure both the safety of you and of our staff. Before we open the gates we will have: • Deep cleaned each open area • Clearly placed distancing markers around where needed • Fixed hand washing and/or hand sanitizer stations（洗手液台）around the site • Provided our staff members with the appropriate PPE（个人防护装备） • Timed tickets on our website • Moved to contactless/card payments only In return, we need some support from you: • Please stick to the 2 metre social distancing guidance throughout your visit • Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds after using the facilities（设备） • Make use of the hand wash and hand sanitizer stations across the site 21. What do we know about the tickets to Holker Gardens? A. They must be purchased on the spot. B. They show the exact time to enter the gardens. C. They are presented in a unique and unusual condition. D. They are heavily discounted on the opening day. 22. Which one can't be put into the same category according to the passage? A. Home-made scones. B. Tray bakes. C. Freshly made sandwiches. D. Bio-degradable disposables. 23. What are visitors to Holker Gardens expected to do during visits? A. Make all your payments by cash. B. Wear the appropriate PPE all the time. C. Stay one meter away from each other. D. Clean hands for a while after using the facilities. B When Joy Warren's husband of 50 years passed away, her confidence took a knock. Meeting new people and joining in again socially was a frightening thought. Fortunately, just doors away were friendly neighbours Janet and Michael Porter, who knocked on her door and invited her to join them at a local friendship group event. And it all started from there, explained Joy, 75, "I've never been the type to sit still, so despite the fact that I was still sad for Graham, I knew I had to get out and socialise again, but it was difficult to know where to start. That knock on the door was the encouragement I needed." From that first neighbourly invitation, Janet and Michael have been there for Joy, inviting her along to take part in regular Oddfellows social events. She continued, "They made sure I was never alone for too long, and if I didn't fancy coming with them, there was never any pressure, just a gentle reminder that they were always there. I joined them at all sorts of group meetings and events, from visiting the local dogs' home to having a catch up at the monthly coffee morning. I signed up to the Oddfellows as a result of the wonderful new friends I made there." Joy also found that after losing her husband, she was alone in making decisions about her home and finances, often struggling with what needed to be done. She added, "Graham used to take care of all that, so it's been tough for me to figure out what the right thing to do is sometimes. The Oddfellows was a huge help with this as they have a Citizen's Advice Line for members, which has got me through some complicated times." 24. How did Joy Warren feel when Graham left her? A. She was too sad to see anyone. B. She couldn't wait to meet new friends. C. She had no idea how to mix with others. D. She felt it easy to handle daily affairs by herself. 25. What did Joy Warren do after the first invitation of Janet and Michael Porter? A. Paying visits to the local nursing home. B. Making decisions about what needed to be done. C. Having a get-together at the weekly coffee morning. D. Participating in Oddfellows activities on a regular basis. 26. How did Joy Warren deal with some complex problems? A. She worked them out on her own. B. She relied on her children for advice. C. She ignored them and escaped from reality. D. She sought help from Oddfellows' Citizen's Advice Line. 27. What is the best title of the passage? A. Oddfellows, Colorful Social Events B. Hanging Out With Friendly Neighbors C. A Neighborly Knock To Cure Loneliness D. A Friendly Invitation From Lovely Neighbors C Adolescent girls seem to use eye rolls as a means of daily communication. Adults on the receiving end often think it a rude manner. Actually, the meanings behind the manner tell us a lot about what it's like to be a teenager. Adolescents usually hate being told what to do, and will unconsciously resist even suggestions with which they agree. Imagine a girl who is planning to put on her warmest coat when her well-meaning mother urges her to bundle UP. Not a cell in her body is willing to respond with a sincere "Great idea, Mom! I was just thinking the same thing." But the girl still wants to be warm. With an eye roll the girl advertises her resistance while doing as she intended all along. Since teenage girls desire independence strongly, taking orders can be especially annoying for them. So how should Mary respond when her parents say she can't go out until she unloads the dishwasher? She sees no point in fighting back, but still wants to broadcast her objection. Again, by rolling her eyes while putting away the plates, Mary proves that she's an independent young woman. Girls also roll their eyes to cover their sorrow. Anna, who is hurting over a fight with a friend, might shoot a skyward look when her dad asks gently, "How's Julia? She hasn't come over for a while?" What seems to be a rude behavior might actually be the girl's brave attempt to hold herself together. Unwilling to rely on her parents for support, Anna turns her dad away with an eye roll to avoid bursting into tears in his presence. Of course, girls occasionally use eye-rolling as an immature act of aggression. But more often than not, teenage eye-rolling serves as an efficient solution to the typical challenges adolescents face. And it presents adults with a choice: you can take the. behavior personally, or you can try to see things from their perspective. 28. What does the underlined phrase "bundle up" in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Tie up. B. Hurry up. C. Put on warm clothes. D. Keep cool. 29. What is Mary's reaction to her parents' demand in Paragraph 3? A. She doesn't obey the order. B. She displays her annoyance anyway. C. She fights back against her parents strongly. D. She proves her independence by putting away the dishes. 30. When Dad inquires about her friend softly, Anna______. A. refuses his kindness . B. bursts into tears C. relies on him for support D. looks at the sky all the time 31. What is the best title for the passage? A. What's Behind Eye Rolling? B. What Does It Mean to Be a teenager? C. How to Understand More About Girls? D. Why Do Teenage Girls Roll Their Eyes? D Internet has been a powerful force fueling economic growth across Europe, North America and Asia over the past several decades. Further globalization will bring far more profits in the future. To help those countries in poverty and expand trade worldwide to benefit all the mankind, Africa is the next frontier（地 区）for the internet. Digital reforms have taken off quickly in Africa, partly because the younger generation is more ready for adoption of new technologies. Compared to aging populations in developed countries, the average age in Africa is 19.2 years old. While less than half the population has access to electricity, two-fifths own a mobile phone. With the growing demand for being connected, a number of mobile carriers are now seeking to expand network coverage in Africa. Governments of African countries are also pushing for the network construction as they recognize that communications and renewable energy play an important role in the development of their countries. In recent years, the majority of the investment（投资）into Africa has come from China. Direct investment from China has grown 40% annually over the past decade, far more than investment from other economic partners, including the US. Huawei, ZTE and China Telecom have all entered the field. Huawei recently announced that it was launching a 5G transport network in South Africa, the first company to expand 5G network in this area. Meanwhile, Western governments are planning to do more to invest in Africa to maintain their economic relationships with it. That has received support from many tech giants like Facebook, which recently announced plans to lay a 37,000 kilometers of subsea cable network to build a direct high-speed internet connection between 16 countries in Africa with Europe and the Middle East. Expanding network connectivity across Africa will open up digital services that many of us take for granted, like mobile banking, e-education and online shopping. Because the global economy is so closely linked, the increase in internet access will not only power economic growth and create new markets in Africa, but encourage development in other fields and around the world. 32. Which factor contributes to the rapid success of technology revolution in Africa? A. The aging population. B. Coverage of the internet. C. The easy access to electricity. D. The youth's willingness to try new technology. 33. All the efforts to expand network to Africa are mentioned EXCEPT _. A. Support from Western big firms B. China's huge investment into Africa C. Connections between Europe and the Middle East D. Encouragement of governments in African countries 34. According to the passage, which saying does the author seem to believe? A. Efforts will pay off. B. A friend in need is a friend in deed. C. Technology is a double-edged sword（双刃剑）. D. Mankind is a community with a shared future. 35. What will the author probably talk about in the following paragraph? A. Background information of African digital reform. B. The worldwide technological support given to Africa. C. The development of other countries in the past century. D. Detailed potential benefits of African network expansion. 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多 余 选项。 Even for native speakers, the English language is full of traps. That's why people are so hesitant to use whom instead of who, and why thinking about the differences between lay and lie gives even language professors a headache. 36 Both words describe similar situations, with only one letter separating them. Though they're often used interchangeably（可交换地），there is a difference between them. For anyone who struggles with grammar, it seems really hard to make a choice. 37 Farther and further are both used in relation to progress, but the type of progress they describe differs. Farther is used for physical distance, such as "he can run farther than before". 38 ____ For example, "she was interrupted before she could go further in her speech." This can remind you to use farther when describing things like trips and walks, and save further for concepts like projects, education, and dreams. This distinction is clear enough, but it is hard to decide when it's not totally obvious whether it is dealing with physical or abstract distance. 39 ______ If the progress being referred to is lines on a page, farther works just fine, but if the speaker is talking about the poem as a piece of art, further may be more appropriate. In such instances, it's usually safest to use further, usage for farther is slightly stricter, and since further deals with situations that are hard to define, you can get away with using it in more contexts（语境）. ____40 _____ After all, lots of great writers have been using farther and further interchangeably for centuries. A. However, is used for abstract concepts. B. With the tips above, you will never be confused. C. Similarly, further is used to describe specific things. D. Luckily there's an easy trick to remember the difference. E. One more common trap is when to use farther and further. F. If you still get them mixed up, don't let it bother you too much. G. Take the sentence "the writer got farther in her poem" for example. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 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。 A couple of months ago, I was texting a friend in Australia during their widespread bushfires, begging her to come back to New York. "It's just not 41 I said. "You can't even breathe!" She simply replied, “No. I need to bear witness（见证），" 42 the way her government poorly handled the problem, ignoring scientists’ 43 about global warming. Her need to "see" was 44 in her deep love for her people and country. Now here I am, 45 my own city on "fire". A fire that should have taken no one by surprise. This isn't just about Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd or any black citizen. This is about a 46 that exists within this country that makes our lives seemingly less valuable to the people in power who 47 . most times, to be white. In all this good trouble, we can't keep looking away. We can't keep 48 . If we don't bear witness to these moments of unfairness, they have the chance to 49 themselves. If we're afraid and confused, that's 50 . because we are only human. But on the other side of fear is 51 . On the other side of 52 is knowledge and power. Maybe we are unsure what to do or really what we can do in this moment 53 there are so many confusing suggestions. But the only thing we 54 have to do is keep being our unique selves. I'm Black. My father, mother, brother, and everyone in between are Black. I 55 being Black. Friends and family from all over have asked me to leave. And I say no. I, too, need to bear witness. 41. A. harmful B. important C. safe D. beautiful 42. A. referring to B. cheering up C. defending against D. carrying on 43. A. limits B. warnings C. manners D. wishes 44. A. absorbed B. filled C. rooted D. buried 45. A. setting B. putting C. making D. watching 46. A. support B. statement C. schedule D. system 47. A. happen B. promise C. manage D. intend 48. A. alive B. balanced C. silent D. bored 49. A. hurt B. repeat C. beat D. win 50. A. unbelievable B. enjoyable C. reliable D. understandable 51. A. interest B. bravery C. luck D. sadness 52. A. confusion B. fool C. loss D. news 53. A. when B. where C. what D. that 54. A. nearly B. gently C. hardly D. truly 55. A. regret B. avoid C. love D. try 第二节(共 10 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 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。 Sammy Flynn and her father Richard had been celebrating her special day at the Wild West Town theme park in Union, Illinois last month when Richard got a call about a biker 56 motorcycle had broken down three hours outside of town. This is not the first time that Richard 57 (get) an automotive call for help; he is one of the co — founders of WAR Performance, 58 motorcycle repair shop based out of Marengo. “We have 59 (real) tried to instill(灌输)that we always help others and that is 60 our business is about." Richard told Good News Network. So when Richard got news 61 there was a biker in need of help, he worried about interrupting his daughter's birthday at the theme park. Instead, the youngster insisted on 62 (continue) with the rescue operation. “They had called everyone they could think 63 but no one could come out to help them. We had only been at the Wild West Town theme park for 10 or 15 64 (minute) when I got the call," Richard told GNN. “She said that we should never leave anyone behind and she was willing 65 (miss) her party." 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) 假定你是李华，你校学生会拟于暑假期间组织一次英语夏令营活动，请给你的外教 Mr. Tony 发 一封邮件，邀请他参加。要点如下： 1.时间:8 月 2 日一 8 月 10 日 ； 2.主要活动：练习英语口语，朗诵英语诗歌，唱英文歌曲等。 注意： 1.词数 80 左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：夏令营 Summer Camp Dear Mr. Tony, . . . . . . . . Yours, Li Hu 第二节 读后续写（满分 25 分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。续 写的词 数应为 15.0 左右。 Cold December wind passed right through my worn coat. I might have wished to be at home, but those days it wasn't much warmer there than it was standing at the bus stop. Mama had written a letter to the electric company explaining that we were late paying our bill because my sister was ill and Daddy had been laid off, but the power was cut off anyway. That's why we were on our way into town to pay the bill in person. I sat close to Buddy Earl for warmth on the bus when it finally showed up. The walk to the electric company office from the bus stop was only a couple of blocks, but it was a relief to get inside. . After settling the bill Mama brought us over to Rich's department store. There was Santa in a big wooden chair. "You two go talk to him," she said. "Just don't expect to get all you ask for." Buddy Earl and I joined the line of children waiting, and Mama sat on a bench nearby. Then Santa started talking with us and asked us what we wanted. Santa reached in his pocket, pulled out a notepad and scribbled something with a pencil. "Is your mother with you two?” he asked. I pointed to the bench. “That's our mama over there. She's waiting for us to finish." Santa lifted Buddy Earl off his knee. "Could you ask her to come and talk to me?" he said. Later, Mama and Santa talked for a few minutes. Santa took a couple more notes. Then Mama brought us home. We didn't dare ask about their private conversation. Christmas morning Mama and Daddy gathered us around our tree to give thanks for all we had. There were no toys from Santa under the tree. No presents at all, really. But that was okay, especially since we had electricity again. I felt pretty good as I took my seat at the kitchen table. Paragraph 1: Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. ______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph2: Mama and Daddy looked at each other, and she unpacked the food from the box. _________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________