福建省永泰县第一中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

福建省永泰县第一中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题 完成时间： 120 分钟 满 分： 150 分 第I卷选择题(共100分)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. What will John do after school tomorrow?A. Watch a movie. B. Play badminton. C. Go to Graces house.2. What color of shirt will the man choose?A. Black. B. White. C. Blue.3. What are the speakers doing?A. Decorating the bathroom.B. Buying new wallpaper.C. Complaining the house.4. What was the mans previous job?A. A teacher. B. A journalist. C. A secretary.5. What does the woman offer the man?A. A coat. B. A newspaper. C. An umbrella.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. What do the artists make the sculptures from?A. Animals fur. B. Garbage. C. Wood.7. What will the man probably do?A. Study art. B. Go to a show. C. Pick up trash in the ocean.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. When are the book club meetings usually held?A. On Fridays. B. On Saturdays. C. On Sundays.9. Why was the woman absent from the meeting last week?A. She was on holiday.B. She was seeing a doctor.C. She was visiting a sick relative.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where are the speakers?A. In Japan. B. In China. C. In America.11. What kind of food did the woman want to eat at first?A. Fast food. B. Street food. C. Home-made food.12. What will the woman do next?A. Start cooking. B. Get changed. C. Surf on the Internet.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How did the man feel at first?A. Proud. B. Nervous. C. Excited.14. What is the man about to do?A. Accept a prize. B. Make a speech. C. Receive a degree.15. Where will the speakers go for a holiday tomorrow?A. London. B. Paris. C. Beijing.16. Who are the speakers?A. Family members. B. Schoolmates. C. Teacher and student.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What did the students do on Monday?A. They signed a booking form.B. They handed in a booking form.C. They were given a booking form.18. How long will the parents meeting last?A. About 30 minutes. B. About 20 minutes. C. About 15 minutes.19. What is the subject of the special advisors lecture?A. How to improve grades. B. How to communicate with parents. C. How to fill out university application forms.20. Who will benefit from Mr. Jones talk?A. Students who want to be athletes.B. Students who want to study overseas.C. Students who want to get a scholarship.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分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AA teacher in the US asked students to finish the sentence: “ I wish my teacher knew” However, we have recently asked teachers what they wish their students knew.Jackie Schneider, music teacher, LondonI wish my students knew that education is not a competitive sport. No child is a number. Levels tell you more about the school than the child. In the same way, some kids take longer to learn to walk and talk and some take longer to learn literacy and numeracy skills(识字和算术技能), which does not matter. Every child has the potential to be gifted and talented. I wish they knew that reading could bring them more joy than they could ever imagine and that their singing voice is beautiful.Avais Qureshi, citizenship teacher, LondonI wish they knew that life is about so much more than who approves of you and who doesn't. A lot of kids are too hung-up on peer（同龄人） groups. I wish they knew that this time doesn't return: they need to focus on their top tasks and getting the grades they need.Nandia Helal, Langdon Academy, London I wish my students knew how hard we work. I have them on my mind for 12-15 hours a day. If I'm out on the weekend, theres always a sense of guilt-like I should be marking or planning lessons for the upcoming week. I never feel like I'm doing enough for their education.Geoff Barton, head teacher, King Edward VI School, Bury St EdmundsI wish my students knew that while school and qualifications matter a lot, they are merely doors into our future: the really important things in our lives, and the people who will mean most to us, all lie ahead. Students should seize every opportunity now, in and beyond the classroom, to develop the skill, qualities and knowledge ready for the adventures that lie ahead.21. Jackie Schneider thinks that _.A. it's easier for kids to learn to walk than to learn literacy skillsB. it does not matter whether a kid learns quickly or slowlyC. education is something like a competitive sportD. reading is more joyful than singing22. Avais Qureshi wants kids _.A. to value others' viewsB. to return to the traditional timesC. to be harmonious with peer fellowsD. to concentrate on their own business23. What is Nandia Helal like?A. She is a responsible teacher.B. She feels content with her teaching.C. She wants her students to work hard.D. She thinks she has done too much for education.24. According to Geoff Barton, _.A. qualifications matter much moreB. skills, qualities and knowledge are doors into the futureC. students develop different skills and qualities merely in classD. students will experience really important things in the future25. What does the underlined word “they" in the last paragraph refer to?A. My students. B. School and qualifications.C. The really important things. D. The skills, qualities and knowledge.BUnderstand your directional future, and plan ahead, but most of all plan a life which is full of excitement and a life which you'll enjoy living.As the manager of the World Youth Organization, I must say, “It is not quite easy to get this position.” My parents have always been top supporters for my educational progress rather than my true passion，which of course is the World Youth Organization. There have been many arguments when it comes to the controversial topics. Time after time I have to protect my belief and hope it will come true one day.Proving one wrong, especially your parents, is a tough ride. But when you love something, you constantly put up a fight. You stand for what you believe in, which is one of the most important aspects of life. Any parent or carer would require too much, “You must go to university”, “You will not get anywhere without that degree.” All of those sentences make the perfect sense, when youre dreaming of becoming a nurse, doctor, teacher or scientist, or a career path which requires that important degree. But I believe what many parents see is that when one has the degree, he/she is automatically set on the right path of life.However，when the truth is bitter, it doesn't always go smoothly. If I am not full of passion, will I lead a happy life? Possibly. Will I be true to myself ? No. However, if you are enthusiastic about the subject you study, you are willing to do everything to make it a reality.A person can take many paths in life, and you just need to find the best one for yourself. I strongly agree with considering something to fall back on just in case plan A doesn't go well. Stick with your passion as plan A, unless staying in college can ensure you are going to be okay in the future.Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard, be devoted and above all, don't let anyone limit your dreams.26. What attitude do the writer's parents hold towards his choice?A. Supportive. B. Negative. C. Positive. D. Interested.27. Which of the following can cause a fight between you and your parents in the writer's view?A. You go to university. B. You listen to your parents.C. You hold on to your belief. D. You study hard for the degree.28. What does the underlined part “plan A” in the fifth paragraph refer to?A. Your passion. B. Your happy life,C. The subject you study. D. The college you will go to.29. What is the most important thing in exciting life, according to the last paragraph?A. Love. B. Hard work. C. Devotion. D. Independence.30. What is the best title for the passage?A. Always Stick with Your Passion as Plan AB. A Generation Gap Between Children and ParentsC. The Importance of Gaining a Degree D. Attempt to Make a Dream a RealityCBeing in the midst of a pandemic lockdown can make people feel worried. But nothing has shown this panicky behavior more than storing specifically toilet paper.Seemingly transcending borders and cultures, people from all over the world, including the US, UK and Japan, have been clearing supermarket shelves mainly for this necessity. But whats the reason for this sudden toilet paper storing? You can understand panic buying food, but do we really need that much toilet paper?Steven Taylor, author of the book The Psychology of Pandemics, told the Independent that our toilet paper storing is a product of our disgust(厌恶). During a pandemic, peoples sensitivity to disgust increases, like when you move aside if someone nearby sneezes (打喷嚏). “Disgust is like an alarm and what better tool for removing disgusting material than toilet paper. I think this is how it became a conditioned symbol of safety,” he said.Writing for The Conversation, Niki Edwards of The Queensland University of Technology said, “When people hear about the novel coronavirus, they are afraid of losing control. And toilet paper feels like a way to maintain control over health and cleanliness.”Another one of the most important reasons behind this toilet paper trend, according to the BBC, is the snowball effect. Due to its reports, both in the news and social media, people naturally ask, “Will there be enough toilet paper for my family and me?” This leads to more people following the crowd and buying toilet paper because of their fear of missing out. “Fear spreads easily. So when you see people around you buying things in a panicky way, its going to make you feel more anxious,” wrote American psychologist Baruch Fischhoff for CNBC.While there are, of course, selfish people who store just because they can, its worth keeping things in perspective. Remember, just as countries are cooperating to find a vaccine, we must cooperate to ensure that everyone has their share of necessities.     31. The underlined word “transcending” in the second paragraph probably means “_”.A. going beyond B. connecting withC. getting an understanding of D. making good use of32. According to Dr Steven Taylor, what does this toilet paper trend result from?A. The desire to get rid of disgusting material. B. The fear of losing control over cleanliness.C. The frequent reporting on toilet paper. D. The selfish side of human nature.33. Whose words are quoted to explain “the snowball effect”?A. Steven Taylors B. Niki EdwardsC. Baruch Fischhoff s D. The authors34. What is the authors purpose in writing this text?A. To explore the bad effects of the toilet paper trend.B. To explain why people tend to store pile toilet paper.C. To criticize those people who store toilet paper.D. To discuss peoples different attitudes toward the toilet paper trend.35. Which of the following statement do you think the author will probably NOT agree with?A. The toilet paper storing can relieve peoples anxiety. B. Its selfish of those to store too much toilet paper than they need. C. Panic buying is quite understandable. D. Its better for us to stay calm and reasonable so as not to follow the toilet paper trend.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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。In this fast-paced life, its hard to find the time to cook. But cooking for other people can be fun and beneficial because it comes with some positive psychological benefits.36 .Performing an act for another human being, like cooking for them, is a form of selflessness. And it can make people feel happy and connected to others. Cooking is a form of nurturing (养育).When it comes to cooking, you are feeding someone, which is necessary for survival. Cooking for others is nurturing. 37 .Cooking can create bonds.If youre cooking for someone, even if theyre not present during the act, it can absolutely bring a sense of closeness in that you're expressing your love and care for someone. 38 . And cooking for others helps us build and strengthen those connections.39 .Not only does cooking for yourself help you eat more healthfully, but it also sends yourself a message that you are important. Cooking can also help raise your confidence.Cooking is a practice of mindfulness.Cooking can encourage us to really focus. 40 : walk away for a minute and you can burn the onions; check in with your phone and your water can overflow.Cooking brings us together, and it continues to create communities - and with community comes feelings of connection and happiness. Now all you have to do is find the time to add cooking into your busy life.A. Making connections is one of humans basic needs B .If you lose your focus things can easily go wrong C. It can provide a means for social acceptance D. Cooking can strengthen your knowledge E. Cooking for others is a selfless actF. It is helping to keep them aliveG. Cooking is a form of self-care第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节 完形填空（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四个选项（A.B.C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Only some people were at the railway station just after 2 pm. A man 41 a pillar( 柱子)，waiting for the train. Then suddenly Tulic 42 him falling forward onto the tracks.“This man,” said Rachelle, a researcher also on the 43 , “ overlooked the edge, then dropped onto the tracks carelessly. ”“ 44 gentleman was trying to awake him, 45 he just couldn't,” said another eyewitness, “and two more jumped down.”“I don't know where these men got the wit(智力,智慧) and the 46, ” Tulic recalled. “The man who fell was tall, strong and heavy. He was kind of 47 in the tracks. It was really 48 to know the train was coming, only two stations away.”On the tracks, the 49 man was sat up by the three, who then 50 him from below to others that raised him from above and 51 him onto the platform. Then the three 52 were pulled back to safety by helping hands. The train 53 immediately they were all clear.He was not 54 . Two others attended him, repeating, “Buddy, you'll be fine.” Then a( an) 55