山西省長治市第二中學2021學年高二英語上學期期中試題

1、山西省長治市第二中學2019-2020學年高二英語上學期期中試題PAGE PAGE - 31 -山西省長治市第二中學2019-2020學年高二英語上學期期中試題【本試卷滿分150分，考試時間120分鐘】第卷第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分20分，計入總分）第一節(jié)（共5小題，每小題1分，滿分5分）聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A，B，C三個選項中選擇最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1. Where does the man work probably?A. At a restaurant.B. A

2、t a store.C. At a hotel.2. What did the man do yesterday afternoon?A. He had fun with friends.B. He went to see a doctor.C. He called the woman.3. When will the train arrive?A. At 2:30 pm.B. At 3:00 pm.C. At 3:30 pm.4. What did the man think of his experience last night?A. Disappointing.B. Funny.C.

3、Exciting.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Their hobbies.B. Their part-time jobs.C. Their favorite books.第二節(jié)（共15小題，每小題1分，滿分15分）聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A，B，C三個選項中選擇最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀每個小題，每小題5秒鐘，聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答第6至7題。6. Which country is the w

4、oman from?A. The US.B. Canada.C. China7. How old is the woman now?A.17.B.22C.27聽第7段材料，回答第8至9題。8. What does the woman want to do?A. Get her book backB. Borrow the mans bookC. Return the book to the man9. When will the man take the book to school probably?A. TomorrowB. This weekendC. Next Monday.聽第8段材

5、料，回答第10至12題。10. How many bedrooms does the apartment have?A. OneB. TwoC. Three11. What does the man think of the kitchen?A. Not large enoughB. Small but brightC. Well designed12. How does the woman feel about the apartment?A. Disappointed.B. UncertainC. Satisfied聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。13. Why did the woma

6、n decide not to take a walk in the park?A. Because the weather is badB. Because the park is closedC. Because she has a cold14. What will the woman do tonight? A. Watch a movie with the manB Take a walk with the man C. Invite the man to dinner15. When will the speakers meet?A. At about 8: 30 pm.B. At

7、 about 8: 00 pmC. At about 7: 30 pm 16. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers?A. ColleaguesB. Classmates.C. Father and daughter聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。17. What does the speakers brother do?A. A college studentB. A high school studentC. A primary school student18. What does the speake

8、rs sister want to become?A. A teacherB. An engineer.C. An artist19. What do the speakers parents usually do on weekends?A. Work overtime.B. Go to the beachC. Stay with family20. Who is Henry?A. The speakers cousinB. The speakers classmateC. The speakers neighbors son第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分 50 分）第一節(jié) （共15小題，

9、每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C 和 D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。AWhether you are entering the job market for the first time or you are already at work, you have to know the various fields where you can work and the types of jobs available per field. Now it is time that you gained basic knowledge ab

10、out some common fields of work. Here they are: Technology The technology field is always growing very fast, so job growth in the field is also constantly booming. Here, you are always in the cutting-edge(前沿). However, you always have to update your skills when you are working in technology. Engineer

11、ing and IT graduates are people who primarily do work related to technology. Education Here is a field which allows you to share your knowledge with others. You need subject-matter knowledge and teaching skills to be in this field. Most of all, you need plenty of hearts. While the everyday life of t

12、eachers may be tiring, education is one of the most fulfilling (令人滿意的) fields to enter. You may need some certifications, though. Healthcare Healthcare professions enable you to use a great knowledge base of the human body and of latest health advances so you can save lives, provide comfort, cure il

13、lness, and maintain peoples health. Work here is often done in hospitals and private clinics. Science and Mathematics Discovering new knowledge is the primary task of scientists and mathematicians. Training here takes a long time and goes beyond getting a bachelors degree. However, the work will be

14、fulfilling, especially that you may be at the edges of revolutionary discoveries. You can also use any experience and research skills acquired in either field to work in regular employment settings. 21. When you are in search of a job _. A. you should have gained work experience B. you should know y

15、ourself wellC. you should be expert in different job fields D. you should have a good command of technology22. The feature of working in technology is that _. A. you are always in a dangerous situationB. you have to deal with difficult problemsC. you need to often learn new knowledgeD. you have to g

16、et on well with others23. If you take interest in medicine you will choose _. A. Science and MathematicsB. Education Jobs C. Technology JobsD. Healthcare JobsBEnglish teacher and internet entrepreneur (企業(yè)家) Jack Ma founded Alibaba 18 years ago in his tiny apartment in Hangzhou, China. Now, Ma has be

17、come the richest man in China. Every current entrepreneur and business leader should learn from how a Chinese English teacher became such a great success.Start here, go anywhere. Recognizing the importance of English, young Ma would ride his bike to a nearby hotel and guide foreigners around the cit

18、y just to learn and practice the language.He has vision. and he had help. Ma saw the internets enormous potential to bridge businesses across Chinas huge population early on. So he and his wife brought 17 friends together and pooled $60,000 to start the company. That formed the basis for the company

19、s dynamic partnership structure and unique culture. Big problems lead to big opportunities. Chinas lack of infrastructure (基礎設施) has always been a problem for the enormous nations small businesses. Alibaba solved that and now accounts for 80 percent of the countrys e-commerce.Innovation comes from u

20、nique individuals who think and act differently. Everyone talks about changing the world and making tons of money these days, but those who actually do it are exceptional individuals with breakthrough ideas, uncommon vision and a passion to do great work.Whats in a name? Jack Ma was sitting in a San

21、 Francisco coffee shop when he thought of how Alibaba overheard the secret password of the 40 thieves “open sesame”(芝麻開門) and unlocked untold riches. He simply wanted his company to have a global and interesting name, and realized that Alibaba was a story known across the world. As an added bonus, M

22、a said that because it begins with A, it also appears at the top of lists.Now you know some of the reasons why he accomplished his dream. 24. The article is about _.A. Jack Mas life storyB. the secrets to Jack Mas successC. Jack Mas business teamD. the development of Alibaba25. According to the arti

23、cle, the first step in Jack Mas success came from _.A. mastering the English languageB. the unique culture of his partnershipC. innovation from his teamD. the foundation of his company26. Jack Ma named his company after Alibaba mainly because _.A. it begins with an AB. it came from a story that is w

24、ell-known around the worldC. inspiration came to him when he was listening to a storyD. his team worked out such a good idea27. Which of the following words best describe Jack Ma?A. Ambitious and creative.B. Humorous and generous.C. Strict and intelligent.D. Warm-hearted and considerate.CIf youre lo

25、oking for European culture, there are few better places to visit than Switzerland. Known as the melting pot of Europe, it combines the cultures of Europe with stunning (極致的) beauty and fantastic food.Switzerlands culture is a combination of neighboring states: France, Germany, and Italy. The result

26、is a multilingual (多語言的) country, as eastern Switzerland speaks French, the southern part speaks Italian and the rest speaks German.Like the language, the cuisine (美食) is also quite different by region. If you visit cities like Geneva, youll find traditional French dishes like fondue (奶酪火鍋) and racl

27、ette (拉可雷特干酪), melted Swiss cheese served over bread or potatoes. Meanwhile, in German-speaking regions, like Zurich, youll find Rosti, a typical side dish made from fried potatoes.However, if theres one thing that unites the Swiss and the rest of the world, its their love of chocolate. Swiss chocol

28、ate factories are “the most luxurious(豪華的) in the world”, US travel blogger Sarah Schmalbruch wrote on Business Insider. Famous brands, like Lindt, are based in the country. Visitors to Switzerland can enjoy chocolate tasting sessions (區(qū)域), and even take classes from master chocolate makers.Aside fr

29、om the wide variety of food on offer, Switzerland also offers thrills. The Swiss Alps offer year-round skiing and mountain climbing with local experts. Besides, you can visit the beautiful Matterhorn, known for its distinctive pyramid shape and snow-capped peak. Standing at a height of more than 4,4

30、00 meters, it is the most pictured mountain in the world, according to Smithsonian magazine.But if city culture is more your thing, youll find a vast array (系列) of museums and art galleries, not to mention the worlds largest teddy bear museum in Basel.Even the largest Swiss cities tend to be laid ba

31、ck (悠閑自在的), but with many adrenaline-pumping (腎上腺素激增的) activities and cultural sites, Switzerland is perfect for every taste. After all, where else in Europe offers you the culture of four different countries?28. The author presents Switzerland as a multi-cultural country by introducing its _.A. arc

32、hitecture and foodB. languages and foodC. festivals and architectureD. costumes and festivals29. Why are Sarah Schmalbruchs words quoted?A. To show the history of Swiss chocolates.B. To stress the popularity of Swiss chocolates.C. To show how delicious Swiss chocolates are.D. To prove Swiss chocolat

33、es are difficult to make.30. What can you find in Switzerland?A. The safest skiing location.B. The largest art gallery.C. The most pictured mountain.D. The oldest teddy bear museum.31. The author wrote the article mainly to _.A. introduce Switzerlands history and cultureB. give advice to visitors to

34、 SwitzerlandC. discuss what Switzerland can offer touristsD. recommend some famous places in SwitzerlandDSea turtles are one of several species that have temperature-dependent sex determination. The number of female babies increases when nests are made in warmer sands.A recent study by the National

35、Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, California State University and Worldwide Fund for Nature Australia examined two genetically distinct populations of green sea turtles living in the Great Barrier Reef. The study found that a group of about 200,000 turtles living in the northern part of the re

36、ef was almost entirely female.While the southern population was 65 to 69 percent female, females in the northern group accounted for 99.1 percent of young turtles and 86.8 percent of adults.After combining their results with temperature data, the scientists in charge of the study found that the nort

37、hern green turtles have been producing mainly females for more than two decades and that the complete feminization(雌性化) of this population is possible in the near future.The temperature at which the turtles will produce male or female babies can be passed on to the turtles children. Most sea turtle

38、populations are now producing offspring(后代) above the most suitable temperature, making it clear that climate change poses a serious threat to the survival of these populations.The chief executive of World Wildlife Fund Australia, Dermot OGorman, said this is another sign of the impact of climate ch

39、ange, following recent research that shows that coral bleaching (珊瑚白化) events are occurring far more frequently than in the past.“Weve had two years where weve had mass bleaching events on the Great Barrier Reef,” he told Guardian Australia. “Thats a very visible sign of the impact of climate change

40、. But this is a quiet change. We cant see the impact its having on a turtle population until a study like this shows some long-term trends.”The lead author of the paper, Dr Michael Jensen, said the findings represent a major environmental conservation(保護) issue.OGorman said more urgent(緊迫的) action o

41、n climate change is clearly needed, adding that some conservationists have already taken practical measures, such as using shade cloth on turtle nesting beaches to lower the sand temperature, and reducing bycatch in the fishing industry.“Shade cloth can be used in certain places, but theres a limit

42、to the scale you can do that,” he said.“Now every large male who can reproduce is going to be even more important.”32. According to the research on Great Barrier Reefs green sea turtles, _.A. about 65 to 69 percent of northern turtles are femaleB. 86.8 percent of southern turtles have grown up to ad

43、ultsC. the feminization of green sea turtles could become worseD. adult green sea turtles can change their sex in warmer places33. Why did OGorman mention coral bleaching?A. To emphasize that climate change poses more risks to coral than turtles.B. To compare the living environments of turtles and c

44、oral.C. To urge people to take practical measures to fight climate change.D. To stress this discovery about green sea turtles is very valuable.34. Conservationists are taking action to _.A. keep the sea turtles nests cool B. stop the illegal fishing of green sea turtlesC. expand the size of the gree

45、n sea turtles nesting placesD. establish places for turtles to produce offspring35. Which would be the best title for the article?A. How climate change affects ocean creatures.B. Invisible change caused by global warming exposed.C. Necessity of protecting green sea turtles and their habitat.D. Globa

46、l green sea turtle populations in greater danger.第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。Chinese culture values family bonds (紐帶) very much. Family members dont just gather during the holidays, in fact they often live under one roof all year round. 36 Families in the East a

47、nd West are very different from each other.In most East Asian cultures, extended families (大家庭) are common. 37 According to the Atlantic, 90 percent of children in Shanghai and 70 percent of children in Beijing were cared for by their grandparents. Chinese people believe that “a grandparent is a tre

48、asure to their family”.In many Western countries, most families are nuclear families (小家庭). These are solely made up of children and their parents.Additionally, the duties parents have toward their children can also differ. 38 Its normal for parents to pay for their childrens college, help them find

49、 a job, or buy them an apartment. Chinese adults also follow their parents opinions when making major life decisions, more often than not.In most Western countries, however, kids usually move out of the house after they turn 18. 39 Also, if they choose to keep living with their parents after becomin

50、g an adult, it can be seen by some as a failure on their part.While the East cares more about close family bonds, the West values privacy and independence. 40 Families will always be a source of love, warmth, and care for people around the world.A. These families have three or even four generations

51、living together.B. Nuclear families are the most common type in China.C. In China, many parents look after their children all the way into adulthood.D. Different cultures have different family values.E. But in the end, home is best - east or west.F. Many young people going to college often need to t

52、ake out loans and work part-time jobs in order to pay for tuition and rent.G. Both Easterners and Westerners value quality family time.第三部分 英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）第一節(jié) 完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C 和 D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。After stepping out of the international plane, I realized m

53、y 10-hour sleepy voyage finally came to an end. Sitting on the bus, I was waiting anxiously for it to start.A woman, sitting next to me, and her daughter both seemed 41 . She told me that her daughter had an upset stomach and would throw up continuously; 42 , the mother had lost her 43 . Apart from

54、a significant amount of money, the purse also had her phone and a phone number of an important 44 , a person she was travelling 90 kilometers to meet for discussing a 45 matter which had to be 46 by tomorrow morning.I handed her my cellphone without 47 and told her that she could make any call she w

55、anted. I also 48 a bottle of water I had in my bag to relieve her daughter of her 49 . After making several calls, they finally 50 to the official! They turned to look at me 51 and thanked me many times. The woman tried to pay for my 52 , but I jumped to do it before her 53 I knew she had lost her m

56、oney.Next morning, I received a call from the mother saying that they couldnt tell how much my 54 act touched them. They were so 55 that they had taken down my number to thank me. I was 56 to be thanked in this way. I never thought my simple offer 57 so much in her heart. And I thought of how many o

57、pportunities for 58 we had lost by plugging into cellphones and being disconnected 59 the reality around us something with easy access may make a big 60 to others.41. A. excitedB. relaxedC. unconsciousD. uncomfortable42. A. besidesB. howeverC. thereforeD. otherwise43. A. phoneB. addressC. pursesD. l

58、uggage44. A. accountantB. doctorC. lawyerD.official45. A. simpleB. pressingC. politicalD. financial46. A. settledB. ignoredC. raisedD. dropped47. A. doubtB. permissionC. questionD. hesitation48. A. producedB. orderedC. boughtD. sold49. A. feverB. stressC. sicknessD. appetite 50. A. came overB. got t

59、hroughC. looked upD. turned around51. A. doubtfullyB. closelyC. anxiouslyD. gratefully52. A. waterB. offerC. ticketD. assistance53. A. sinceB. ifC. whileD. although54. A. temporaryB. generousC. cautiousD. honest55. A. reasonableB. flexibleC. considerateD. desperate56. A. ashamedB. astonishedC. disap

60、pointedD. amused57. A. weighedB. balancedC. increasedD. ranked58. A. courageB. successC. kindnessD. justice59. A. inB. beyondC. ofD. from60. A. promiseB. wishC. differenceD. gesture第卷第三部分 英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）第二節(jié) 語法填空 (共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分)閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當的內容（不多于1個單詞）或括號內單詞的正確形式。Do you wear school uniform