陕西省西安中学2019-2020学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

陕西省西安中学2019-2020学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

西安中学2019-2020学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语试题 ‎（时长:120分钟 满分:150分）命题人: ‎ 第一部分听力（共两节,满分30分）‎ 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，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. Where does the conversation most probably take place?‎ A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. In a computer lab.‎ ‎2. What size does the woman want to try on?‎ A. Six. B. Seven. C. Seven and a half.‎ ‎3. What does the man plan to do during the holiday?‎ A. Take a course. B. Have a trip. C. Find a job.‎ ‎4. What did the man buy for his sister?‎ A. A shirt. B. Some jewels. C. Two books.‎ ‎5. How did the man travel with Fred?‎ A. By plane. B. By ship. C. By train.‎ 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。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。‎ ‎6. What time is it now?‎ A.1:45. B.2:10. C.2:15.‎ ‎7. What will the man do?‎ A. Work on a project. B. Go to the library. C. Meet Professor Smith.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。‎ ‎8. What are the speakers mainly talking about?‎ A. A graduation ceremony. B. A class reunion. C. A birthday party.‎ ‎9. What is the relationship between Jackie and Lynn?‎ A. Former classmates. B. Co-workers. C. Teacher and student.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。‎ ‎10. When do the painting classes start?‎ A. On February 16th. B. On February 17th. C. On February 20th.‎ ‎11. How much should a member pay for the classes?‎ A. $140. B. $70. C. $60.‎ ‎12. What does the woman remind the man to do at last?‎ A. Check the classes first. ‎ B. Buy a membership card.‎ C. Remember the application date.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。‎ ‎13. What is the woman doing?‎ A. Applying for a job.‎ B. Hosting a program.‎ C. Doing a survey.‎ ‎14. Where did the man work in the past?‎ A. In a company. ‎ B. In a bank. ‎ C. In a shop.‎ ‎15. What do we know about the man's working hours?‎ A. They are six hours.‎ B. They are flexible.‎ C. They keep regular hours.‎ ‎16. What does the man say about the employees in the store?‎ A. They all love cycling.‎ B. They keep regular hours.‎ C. They work every day.‎ 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。‎ ‎17. What is the speaker?‎ A. A host. B. A professor. C. A photographer.‎ ‎18. Why does Dr. Wilson come here?‎ A. To give a lecture.‎ B. To promote her new book.‎ C. To attend a photo exhibition.‎ ‎19. What did Dr. Wilson do during her traveling?‎ A. She wrote several books.‎ B. She studied photography.‎ C. She collected material.‎ ‎20. What is Dr. Wilson probably expert at?‎ A. The Italian art.‎ B. The present-day Europe.‎ C. The history of the 19th century.‎ 第二部分 语法和词汇知识（共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分）‎ 从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ ‎21. Much his surprise, the moment he went into the classroom, every one stood up clapping to congratulate himwinning the first prize.‎ A. in; for B. to; on C. to; for D. with; over ‎22. It is true that she made a mistake but she hardly deservesthe job.‎ A. to lose B. to be lost C. losing D. lost ‎23.came that President Donald Trump would start yet another trade war against other countries as he wouldn’t keep hison that matter.‎ A. Words, word B. Words, words C. Word, word D. Word, words ‎24. The girl arranged to have piano lessons at the training center with her sistershe would stay for an hour.‎ A. where B. who C. which D. what ‎25.to the email please find my application letter.‎ A. Attach B. Attached C. Attaching D. To attach ‎26. The Chinese government will keep updating information about COVID-19 in a transparent manner, andpublic concerns in a timely manner.‎ A. adapt to B. respond to C. contribute to D. adjust to ‎27. A new houseat the corner of the road will be completed next month.‎ A. being built B. is being built C. built D. is built ‎28. While unusual, this is not the first time the governmentto step in to stabilize market performance.‎ A. chose B. choose C. chooses D. has chosen ‎29.Here are the first two volunteers, the thirdnext week.‎ A. will come B. is coming C. to come D. be coming ‎30. The project focuses on garbage classification for all citizens in Xi'an, ________ aim to make the best of garbage will gradually be achieved.‎ A. which B. who C. whose D. where 第三部分阅读理解（共两节,满分30分）‎ 第一节（共10小题；每小题2分,满分20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 looking for energetic volunteers who might be willing to volunteer their time. It’s a great way to build your volunteer experience, get involved in your community, meet new people and show your pride.‎ Computer Teacher The computer teacher will be responsible for teaching older adults computer skills, including basic skills such as turning on computer or more media skills such as setting up email. This position requires patience, dedication and long hours on your feet. Computer skills needed. Ask Mandy, 01313377227.‎ Meals on Wheels Do you have time in your schedule to make a difference in the lives of seniors in your community? Meals on Wheels drivers deliver nutritious lunchtime meals to homebound ‎ seniors on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our aim is to help seniors who are unable to go out themselves due to age or disability. A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle is required. Call Lucy, (781)2727177.‎ Tree Nursery Volunteer Tasks are different according to season, but may include: collecting tree seeds from ancient woodland, preparing seeds for sowing, planting trees and tree aftercare. Some of the work is physical and outdoors, others such as seed preparation can be done indoors. No experience is necessary, but a knowledge or interest in botany would certainly be helpful. Ask Amrita, 07748623073.‎ Photography Volunteer If you have a talent for photography, this may be the role for you. We need someone who can take great photos for posters and websites. We especially need photos of our events and volunteers. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience. You’ll also gain the satisfaction of seeing your work being displayed on the National Trust website and in literature. Ask Sarah, 01248600954.‎ ‎31. If you’re a good driver owning a car and want to help out, you may contact.‎ A. Mandy B. Lucy C. Amrita D. Sarah ‎32. Which kind of voluntary work doesn’t require special experience or skills?‎ A. Computer Teacher. B. Meals on Wheels. ‎ C. Tree Nursery Volunteer. D. Photography Volunteer.‎ ‎33. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?‎ A. A computer teacher will have to walk a long distance for the job.‎ B. Meals on Wheels volunteers will cook lunch for the elderly who are in need of help.‎ C. For tree nursery volunteers the job may vary with season and workplace may change.‎ D. A photography volunteer needs experience in taking photos for posters and websites.‎ B Downey's mother spent one year studying abroad through an international exchange program with a French school. She often talked about how exciting and interesting the experience was. So, even before Downey finished high school, she had decided to follow suit one day.‎ Downey began studying architecture at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 2014. Near the end of her second year, Downey started to feel unhappy with her school and decided it was time to study abroad.‎ U. S. colleges and universities commonly have partnerships and joint programs with foreign schools that permit student exchanges. These programs usually last half or sometimes a whole school year. The classes students take abroad usually give them credit toward their degree. In a four-year degree program, the third year is the most common time for American college students to study abroad. Many students feel they need a change before what is usually their final and most difficult year of study.‎ Downey said her school did not want her to go at first. The architecture program at Lehigh was very intense(强度大的), and her professors were worried she might miss learning important material. However, she was eventually able to get special permission to study outside Lehigh for a whole year. During the fall 2016 term, she attended the Danish International School in Copenhagen, Denmark. Downey said she did so because Danish architects are known for their housing design.‎ Young adult as she was, she had to deal with travel document and transportation issues. Overcoming the language barrier is the biggest challenge of studying abroad. However, she had a lot of emotional and financial support from her family. She said she learned life lessons and made friendships and memories that have lasted to this day, She said, “The more you're out of your comfort zone, the more rewarding the experience is in the end.”‎ ‎34. What does Downey's mother mean to Downey?‎ A. A friend. B. A dreamer. C. An example. D. An expert.‎ ‎35. What made Downey choose the Danish International School?‎ A. The famous learned professors.‎ B. The casual learning environment.‎ C. The impressive academic reputation.‎ D. The favorable geographical location.‎ ‎36. What can we infer according to the last paragraph?‎ A. It was far from easy for Downey to study abroad.‎ B. The comfortable life is likely to ruin the future life.‎ C. Downey was too young to take care of herself.‎ D. Downey’s parents could hardly afford her education.‎ C Humans have been keeping animals as pets for tens of thousands of years, but Dr Jean-Loup Rault, an animal scientist at the University of Melbourne in Australia, believes new companions are coming: robot pets.‎ ‎“Technology is moving very fast,”Rault told ABC News, “The Tamagotchi in the early 1990s was really the first robotic pet, and now Sony and other big companies have improved them a lot.”‎ This may not sit well with pet lovers. After all, who would choose a plastic toy instead of a lovely puppy? But Rault argues that many people are going for it: “You don’t have to feed it, you don’t have to walk it, it won’t make a mess in your house, and you can go on a holiday without feeling guilty.” The technology also benefits those who are allergic to pets, short on space, or fearful of real animals.‎ It’s not clear whether robot pets can replace real ones. But studies do suggest that we can develop deep bond with these smart machines. People give their cars names and kids give their toy animals life stories. It’s the same with robots. When Sony stopped its repair service for its robot dog Aibo in March 2014, owners in Japan held funerals.‎ As an animal welfare researcher, Rault is concerned about how robotic pets could affect our attitudes towards live animals. “If we become used to a robotic companion that doesn’t need food, water or exercises, perhaps it will change how humans care about other ‎ living beings,” he said.‎ So are dogs and cats a thing of the past, as Rault predicts? For those who grew up with living and breathing pets, the mechanical kind might not do. But for our next generation who are in constant touch with smart technology, a future in which lovely pets needn’t have a heartbeat might not be a far-fetched dream.‎ ‎37. What does the underlined phrase “sit well with” means?‎ A. be refused by B. be beneficial to C. make a difference to D. receive support from ‎38. Which of the following is NOT the advantage of robot pets ?‎ A. Owners don’t have to feed or walk them.‎ B. They won’t make a mess in your house.‎ C. They can help cure allergies.‎ D. Owners can go on a holiday without feeling guilty.‎ ‎39. Why did owners of robot dog Aibo hold funerals for their dogs?‎ A. Because Sony stopped its repair service for Aibo in 2014.‎ B. Because they had developed deep bond with their robot dog.‎ C. Because they would no longer have robotic pets in the future.‎ D. Because their attitudes towards live animals were affected.‎ ‎40. The passage mainly tells us___________.‎ A. the advantages of robot toys B. the popularity of robot pets C. living pets are dying out D. robot pets are coming 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分,满分10分）‎ 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ Making Peace with Your Parents As a teen, you’re going through big changes physically and mentally. Your interests are increasing.41 Sometimes conflicts can’t be avoided. But by paying attention to the building blocks of successful relationships, you can work towards making home a happy and healthy place for you and your parents.‎ For instance, try to find a time to talk when your parents are not angry, tired, distracted or hungry. A good time to talk is when you’re all relaxed. Timing is everything. If the conversation begins to turn into an argument, you’d better calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation for now.42 Listen to what your parents are saying, and repeat it back to them. This shows them that you’re listening.43 Respect is the building block of good communication. People who respect each other and care about each other’s feelings can disagree without getting things ugly.44 How do you build trust? Trust comes by actually doing what you say you’re going to do. Some teens find that doing fun activities with their parents can improve their relationships. Sometimes we forget that parents are more than rule-maker –they’re interesting people who like to watch movies and go shopping –just like their teenagers!‎ What do you do if you are trying your best, but your relationship with your parents continues to be rocky?45 You can find supportive adults, such as a teacher or a coach, who can lend an ear. Remember you can only change your own behavior. Your parents are the only ones who can change theirs.‎ A. It also gives them a chance to clear things up if you’re not on the same page.‎ B. You can pick it up again when everyone’s more relaxed.‎ C. And then you’ll be able to accept what your parents say.‎ D. Faced with the challenge, children don’t know what to do.‎ E. You are more likely to get along with your parents and have more independence if your parents believe in you.‎ F. And your desire to take control of your own life is growing.‎ G. You may consider seeking outside help.‎ 第四部分语言知识运用（共两节,满分45分）‎ 第一节（共20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。‎ Another person's enthusiasm was what set me moving toward the success I have achieved. That person was my stepmother. ‎ I was nine years old when she entered our home in rural Virginia. My father 46 me to her with these words: “I would like you to meet the fellow who is 47 for being the worst boy in this county and will probably start throwing rocks at you no 48 than tomorrow morning.”‎ My stepmother walked over to me, 49 my head slightly upward,and looked me right in the eye.Then she looked at my father and replied, “You are 50 .This is not the worst boy at all, 51 the smartest one who hasn't yet found an outlet(释放的途径)for his enthusiasm.”‎ That statement began a(n) 52 between us.No one had ever called me smart.My family and neighbors had built me up in my 53 as a bad boy.My stepmother changed all that. ‎ She changed many things.She 54 my father to go to a dental school,from which he graduated with honors.She moved our family into the county seat,where my father's career could be more 55 and my brothers and I could be better56 .‎ When I turned fourteen,she bought me a secondhand 57 and told me that she believed that I could become a writer.I knew her enthusiasm,I 58 it,and I saw how it had already improved our lives.I accepted her 59 and began to write for local newspapers.I was doing the same kind of 60 that great day I went to interview Andrew Carnegie and received the task which became my life's work later.I wasn't the 61 beneficiary(受益者)．My father became the 62 man in town.My brothers and stepbrothers became a physician,a dentist,a lawyer,and a college president. ‎ What power 63 has!When that power is released to support the certainty of one's purpose and is 64 strengthened by faith, it becomes an irresistible(不可抗拒的)force ‎ which poverty and temporary defeat can never 65 . ‎ You can communicate that power to anyone who needs it.This is probably the greatest work you can do with your enthusiasm.‎ ‎46. A. rushed B. sent C. carried D. introduced ‎47. A. favored B. famous C. mistaken D. rewarded ‎48. A. more B. longer C. later D. sooner ‎49. A. dragged B. raised C. shook D. bent ‎50. A. wrong B. right C.perfect D. impolite ‎51. A. but B. so C. and D. or ‎52. A. agreement B. friendship C. war D. relationship ‎53. A. opinion B. mind C. expectation D. image ‎54. A. begged B. persuaded C. ordered D. invited ‎55. A. successful B. meaningful C. helpful D. useful ‎56. A. treated B. entertained C. educated D. respected ‎57. A. camera B. radio C. bicycle D. typewriter ‎58. A. considered B. suspected C. ignored D. appreciated ‎59. A. belief B. demand C. arrangement D. description ‎60. A. teaching B. studying C.writing D. reading ‎61. A. next B. same C. only D. real ‎62. A. cleverest B.healthiest C. strongest D. wealthiest ‎63. A. sympathy B.enthusiasm C. fortune D. confidence ‎64. A. annually B. vividly C. constantly D. approvingly ‎65. A. win B. match C. reach D. doubt 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。‎ Marty Fielding suffers from a rare muscle disease,66 sometimes makes him clumsy and drop things or bump into furniture. He cannot live as easily and67(comfortable) as other people.But he is a determined boy with a positive attitude towards life. He has learnt 68 (adapt) to his disability. When some people cannot accept him for who he is, he doesn’t get69 (annoy).‎ ‎ Now he enjoys plenty of things he can do, like writing and programming. His ambition is to work in70 software firm like Microsoft when he grows up. He never spends a day 71 (sit) around feeling sorry for himself. All 72 all, he has a good life.‎ ‎ In many ways Marty’s disability has made him grow stronger and 73 (independence).74 (have) a disability does not mean one’s life cannot be satisfying. So don’t make fun of them or ignore them. Just accept them for who they are and give them 75 (encourage) to live as rich and full a life as we do.‎ 第五部分写作（共两节,满分35分）‎ 第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分,满分10分）‎ 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除:把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。‎ 修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎ 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ I have met many teachers since I begin my schooling. Mrs. Green is one of the ‎ teacher who have impressed me most. Though in his fifties, Mrs. Green still looks young. Comparing with other teachers, she pays more attention to her way of teaching. She tries various ways to make her class lively and interestingly. In her opinion, we will not only know “what” also understand “why”. So instead of giving us answers immediately, she encourages us to think carefully every time when she puts forward questions. Under her help, we’ve learned how to analyze and settle problems by ourselves. What the amazing world of “why” she has led us into! She is so a learned and thoughtful teacher that we all admire her very much.‎ 第二节书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假如你是黄小明，上周六晚你与家人去一家经常光顾的西餐厅就餐，用餐体验不佳。你在食物中发现了烟头，服务员虽为你重新端上一份，但你怀疑并不是重做的，服务态度也不让人满意。请你给餐厅经理Adam Jones写一封信投诉，包含以下内容：‎ ‎1. 陈述情况；‎ ‎2. 说明带来的影响；‎ ‎3. 提出希望或解决方案。‎ 参考词汇：烟头cigarette end Dear Mr. Jones,‎ I’m a regular customer of your restaurant. __________________________________‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours,‎ Huang Xiaoming 西安中学2019-2020学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语答案 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎1-5. ACCCB 6-10. ACBAC 11-15. BCBAB 16-20. AAACA 语法和词汇知识（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ ‎21-25. BACAB 26-30. BADCC 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）‎ ‎31-35. BCCCC 36-40. ADCBD 41-45. FBAEG 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎46-50. DBCBA 51-55. ABBBA 56-60. CDDAC 61-65. CDBCB 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎66. which 67. comfortably 68. to adapt 69. annoyed 70. a ‎71. sitting 72. in 73. more independent 74. Having 75. encouragement 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ I have met many teachers since I begin my schooling. Mrs. Green is one of the teacher who ‎ began teachers have impressed me most. Though in his fifties, Mrs. Green still looks young. Comparing with other ‎ ‎ her Compared teachers,she pays more attention to her way of teaching. She tries various ways to make her class ‎ lively and interestingly. In her opinion, we will not only know “what” also understand “why”.‎ interesting but So instead of giving us answers immediately, she encourages us to think carefully every time when she puts forward questions. Under her help, we’ve learned how to analyze and settle problems by ‎ With ourselves. What theamazing world of “why” she has led us into! She is so a learned and ‎ ansuch teacher that we all admire her very much.‎ 书面表达（满分25分）‎ One possible version:‎ Dear Mr. Jones,‎ I’m a regular customer of your restaurant. I’m writing to express my majordisappointment in your food and service while dining there with my family last Saturday evening.‎ The disastrous dinner experience began with our spotting a cigarette end in our food. When we confronted the waiter on the scene, we were promised to be served another dish – a freshly made one. However, we had every reason to doubt whether it was so because it was cold when served. To make matters worse, the waiters served us in a rather cold and unfriendly manner. After the unpleasant meal, I came home with an upset stomach and a ruined mood.‎ I request you to kindly investigate and take action against the staff on duty for their negligence and attitude. And I do hope you won’t let other customers down as you did us!‎ Yours,‎ Huang Xiaoming