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1、北京市西城区2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题本试卷共10页, 共140分。考试时长120分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上, 在试卷上作答无效。 第卷 (共75分)I. 听力理解(共三节,22.5分)第一节: (共4小题; 每小题1.5分,共6分)听下面四段对话, 每段对话后有一道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。1. What is the weather like on Tuesday?A. Sunny. B. Windy. C. Cloudy. 2. Where is the woman now?A. At home. B. In a
2、theatre. C. At school. 3. When will the first speech begin?A. At 9:00 a.m. B. At 10:30 a.m. C. At 12:30 p.m. 4. Why does the woman make the call? A. To accept a job offer. B. To express thanks. C. To finish a survey.第二节:(共6小题;每小题1.5分,共9分)听下面三段对话, 每段对话后有两道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。听第5段材料,回答
3、第5至第6小题。5. How does the woman feel about the event? A. Surprised. B. Bored. C. Interested. 6. Why do people attend the event according to the man?A. To learn how to bargain.B. To buy fashionable items.C. To find a meaningful purchase.听第6段材料,回答第7至第8小题。7. What will the man do tonight?A. Send a report.
4、 B. Order a taxi. C. Play golf.8. Where is the woman?A. At the hotel. B. At the office.C. At the airport.听第7段材料,回答第9至第10小题。9. What is troubling the high school student?A. Poor school scoring.B. Having no real friends. C. Lack of personal space. 10. Who are expected to attend the meeting?A. Parents.
5、B. Students. C. Teachers.第三节:(共5小题;每小题1.5分,共7.5分)听下面一段独白, 根据题目要求在相应的横线上写下第11题至第15题的关键信息。每小题仅填写一个词。这段独白你将听两遍。A Personal ShopperJob ResponsibilityProvide expert 11 and give personal customer serviceProvide advanced knowledge of 12 , services, and trendsWorking ProcedureCome to your home or officeMake
6、a list of all the 13 you want to shop forDecide what gift would be 14 Pick out giftsPhone No. 15 II. 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1.5分,共22.5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, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Ekaterina is a famous skater. She 16 the activity of skating at the age of 4. Since then, she has been devoted to one career
7、 that drives her life and 17 beauty, and romance into lives of millions of others. When she was 11, she found a 18 partner, Sergei Grinkov, 15 years old then, with whom she could perform that activity in the most expressive, most elegant way. They were the most winning pair skaters on the ice in eve
8、ry way: The tiny fragile Ekaterina, in the 19 of her tall, strong, handsome partner, lovingly launched into the 20 , tenderly caught, and beautifully skated around the ice. Gradually, the two of them 21 together into a dream couple and the most beautiful kind of loving relationship. When she was 19,
9、 she married him. They had a daughter, a charming girl they both loved and protected. And then, 22 in 1995, during a routine practice session, her mate, her love, her partner, Sergei Grinkov, stopped, fell and died of a heart attack at 28.Ekaterinas world seemed to end. It was her mum who lit her 23
10、 to start remaking her life by saying “Little Dasha, having lost a father, needs at least a healthy mother.” This reminded her to ask a friend to send her 24 which had been left in the corner for a long time. Later she said in her book 25 is the only thing that can help people recover. In February 1
11、996, Ekaterina skated a moving tribute (悼念) to Sergei, which she 26 to the music of Mahlers Symphony No.5, the couples favorite. She was 27 at the beginning, because it had been a long time since she had skated alone. And she was afraid of the 28 the piece would recall. But that night, she did it. S
12、he filled up the 29 with her courage.No one who saw Ekaterinas that night would forget her performance, just as she would never forget Sergei. But everyone was already learning, as she already learned, that 30 “goodbye” was the beginning of her new life. 16. A. started B. learned C. marked D. watche
13、d17. A. drags B. brings C. pulls D. attracts18. A. quiet B. brave C. lovely D. perfect19. A. palms B. memory C. arms D. dream20. A. earth B. sky C. air D. space21. A. broke B. talked C. grew D. studied22. A. naturally B. suddenly C. immediately D. obviously23. A. determination B. imagination C. curi
14、osity D. career24. A. gifts B. pictures C. books D. skates25. A. Interest B. Work C. Medicine D. Ambition26. A. sang B. applied C. adjusted D. performed27. A. nervous B. relieved C. happy D. disappointed28. A. words B. ideas C. emotions D. moves29. A. ice B. match C. chance D. gap30. A. crazy B. sad
15、 C. long D. favoriteII. 阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,共30分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AFind your new favorite West End musicals, from heartwarming adaptations and award-winning scores to extremely funny musicals and must-see London shows. The Lion King Enjoy songs such as Circle Of Life. The award-winning a
16、daptation of Disneys The Lion King features music by Elton John, plus outstanding costumes and wonderful special effects. The Lion King delights all ages with rhythms of Africa and touching stories of love and life. Prices from 43.05 Call 077-533-0589 for Booking!The Phantom of the OperaAndrew Lloyd
17、 Webbers famous musical, The Phantom of the Opera, tells the tale of a shadowy character who attempts to make Christina the leading lady of the Paris Opera. With a fantastic plot and breathtaking scene, this long-running show is one of the must-see musicals in London.Prices from 30.75 Call 077-916-4
18、545 for Booking!ThrillerLive See ThrillerLive, a musical in memory of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5. The show joined Londons West End after three UK tours and popularity across Europe. Celebrate the career of the King of Pop during non-stop hits at this top London theatre show. Prices from 32.72
19、 Call 077-816-3148 for Booking!School of RockRock out at this award-winning new musical. Based on the 2003 movie, School of Rock follows the story of Dewey Finn and his discovery to transform a class of A-grade students into a real rock group. But will they make it to the Battle of the Bands? Bookin
20、g until Feb.Prices from 18.00 Call 077-317-8315 for Booking!Matilda The MusicalBe wowed by the Royal Shakespeare Companys multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical. Roald Dahls celebrated story bursts into life in this West End musical by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin. Children and adults
21、 alike will be delighted by the little girl with an extraordinary imagination. Prices from 24.00 Call 077-517-8367 for Booking!31. The Phantom of the Opera is special because of its _.A. excellent costumesB. experienced actorsC. attractive story D. beautiful songs32. Which of the following musicals
22、would most probably catch the eye of both kids and adults?A. The Phantom of the Opera.B. Matilda The Musical.C. School of Rock.D. ThrillerLive.33. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To analyze musicals.B. To criticize musicals.C. To advertise musicals.D. To evaluate musicals.BNew Jersey Midd
23、le School Makes Students Go Phone-FreeA middle school in Union County, New Jersey, is forcing its students to stay disconnected in class, by prohibiting cellphones. Maxson Middle SchoolPrincipal Kevin Stansburyput forward the phone ban last week after he noticed some major issues in the school. “Our
24、 test scores were down, discipline was up,” he says. According to him, students were too focused on their phones to pay attention to their lessons. So, he purchasedYondr pouchesfor the school. When students come into class each morning, they place their phones in the pouch, which is then locked up t
25、ight. It can only be opened using a special device at the end of the day. The ban on mobile devices applies not just during class time but during breaks, with the only exceptions being in times of emergency or in cases of students who need such devices to help with disabilities. Yondr pouch Eighth-g
26、raders who spoke with News 12 New Jersey say that they noticed a change in a matter of hours. “Its just better for everyone because youll understand how it feels to get more work done instead of paying attention to the phone,” says student Charlene V. “Im usually listening to music, but today I got
27、to communicate with all my friends,” says student Desiree Duncan.The program was originally met with resistance from students and parents, so the process was not that smooth. But teachers and administrators say that the program will have a major impact. “Students were talking and laughing and there
28、were no cellphones other than being carried in the pouches,” Stansbury says.Teacher Nia Cummings says she even noticed students bouncing ideas off each other in class. She says students used to give up quickly and just look for answers on their phones. She says they now try to figure it out themselv
29、es. “Everyone is socializing and eating lunch together. Thats what I wasnt seeing enough of when phone usage was at its worst,” she adds.Maxson Middle School is currently the only one in the district to use these pouches. Kevin Stansbury also called on all the schools in the community that its worth
30、 paying close attention to cellphone issues at secondary schools and taking actions when necessary. 34. Maxson Middle School put forward the phone ban because students _.A. werent focused on school workB. were always listening to music C. used phones to cheat on exams D. stopped talking with others3
31、5 What did the two eighth-graders tell the newspaper?A. Opposition from students.B. Teamwork with friends. C. Daily routine at school.D. Effect of the program.36. According to Nia Cummings, what change has the phone ban brought? A. Students discuss more in class.B. Students finish their work on time
32、. C. Students guess the answers themselves.D. Students check messages during the break.37. It can be inferred from the passage that the phone ban _.A. has brought little change to teaching and learningB. has gained support from every student and parentC. might be carried out in other schools in the
33、communityD. might have good influence on students health conditionsCLiving alone in nature is the kind of decision that looks great on paper. You could move away from the pressures of city life, to somewhere with a lower cost of living and more privacy. You could enjoy scenic views all year round, a
34、nd adopt a simpler way of life. Its not hard to see the appeal of this at all. But what happens when that all goes wrong? Paul Kingsnorth is a distinguished writerhis novel The Wake was longlisted for the Booker Prize and won the Gordon Burn Prize. His books help develop an awareness of place and hi
35、story, so its not hugely surprising that his latest book, Savage Gods, is about his own rural existence. Savage Gods is in part about Kingsnorth, his wife, and their children moving to western Ireland. He writes, “In my country a small house and a field is beyond the means of anyone who doesnt earn
36、much money or who refuses to get into debt to chase a dream.” Its a feeling that anyone whos looked longingly at rural tiny houses miles from anyone else can relate to.But Kingsnorth is aware that this is only part of the story. “Because I am not a real farmer, I have to make my money in other place
37、s,” he writes, “I need the Internet or the Dublin-to-Holyhead ferry and sometimes both to put food on my familys table.” To make matters worse, Kingsnorths isolation(隔离) results in a crisis of confidence in his own writing abilitieswhich becomes one of the central themes of Savage Gods.Kingsnorth is
38、nt the only writer to make time spent in a vivid countryside landscape sound less enjoyable than one might expect. The French writer Sylvain Tesson takes this to what may be its most extreme point in his book. He lived alone for six months. His book includes impressive descriptions of the landscape
39、and what its like to experience depression in the middle of such a landscape. Some books neatly remind you of the appeal of such an existence, while others make the drawbacks central to their accounts. In Names for the Sea, Moss summarizes the attraction of wilder places. “Wed come for the landscape
40、, for the pale nights and dark shores, rain sweeping over trees and bushes,” she writes. From that, its not hard to see why a life in natureeven with its potential downsidesstill appeals to so many. 38. According to Paragraph 1, living in isolation makes people_.A. look greatB. reveal their privacy
41、C. overcome pressuresD. enjoy a lower living cost39. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Paul Kingsnorth helps readers develop an awareness of time and space. B. Paul Kingsnorth starts to have doubts about his ability as a writer. C. Paul Kingsnorths family live comfortab
42、ly in a rural house.D. Paul Kingsnorth couldnt afford a tiny rural house.40. What do you know about Paul Kingsnorth?A. He thinks it a perfect idea to live alone in nature.B. He earns money somewhere else to make ends meet.C. His latest book is about the attraction of wilder places.D. Living in the c
43、ountryside landscape results in his depression.41. Why does the author mention Sylvain Tesson and his book?A. To inform readers of a famous French writer.B. To praise him for his marvelous writing skills.C. To explain how to live in the peaceful countryside.D. To emphasize more writers experience si
44、milar problems.DElon Musk, perhaps the worlds most famous businessman, has a habit of making statements that stretch the bounds of believability. On July 16th, 2019, he introduced a new type of brain-machine interface (BMI), starting from the design of a “neural lace (神经织网)”, a net of thin electrode
45、s (电极) that capture the information from the brain. However, the electrodes must be flexible, so that they do not damage brain tissue and will last for a long time. And to make the implantation (植入) of so many electrodes safe, painless and effective, the process has to be automated.Mr. Musks team does indeed seem to have made progress towards these goals. Its presentation included videos of a robot that is best described as a sewing machine. This robot grabs “threads”, and shoots them deep into the brain through a hole. The firm has also designed a chip that can handle signals f
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