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1、20192020学年上期期末考试高二英语试题卷注意事项：本试卷分四部分，考试时间120分钟，满分150分。考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。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，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. How is the man going hom
2、e?A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car. 2. Who is the boy possibly talking to?A. A doctor. B. A teacher. C. His mother. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a reading room. 4. What is the man probably going to do this evening?A. See a film. B. Read
3、 a book. C. Write a composition. 5. What might the woman be?A. A cook. B. A manager. C. A waitress. 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。每段对话成独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6，7题。6. Which bus goes to the citys library di
4、rectly?A. No. 2. B. No. 13. C. No. 16. 7. Why will the woman, to the library?A. To listen to a lecture. B. To borrow some books. C. To have an appointment. 听第7段材料，回答第8，9题。8. How much should the man pay a month in all?A. 50 dollars. B. 500 dollars. C. 550 dollars. 9. How does die man like the apartme
5、nt?A. A little expensive. B. Too big. C. Well furnished. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What are the speakers doing now?A. Having a meal. B. Preparing a speech. C. Talking about friendship. 11. What is the boy advised to do?A. Change a room. B. See a doctor. C. Talk with his roommate. 12. What is the possible
6、 relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Mother and son. C. Teacher and student. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What makes Susan afraid?A. Sailing. B. Flying. C. Road transport. 14. What does Jason think of flying?A. It is really very safe. B. It makes him feel terrible. C. It causes deaths every
7、year.15. What may Susan have experienced?A. Sailing on the Atlantic. B. Traveling far in a rough sea. C. Boating on the River Thames.16. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A journey. B. Transportation. C. Traffic accidents. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What did Miss Richards do when the students
8、 could not follow her?A. Gave answers. B. Taught slowly. C. Repeated many times. 18. What does the speaker think of this years students?A. Slow. B. Active. C. Bright. 19. What happened after Miss Richards asked the question?A. The class began to discuss it. B. Many students put up their hands. C. Th
9、e class became silent suddenly. 20. What can we learn from the story?A. The students were active in class. B. Miss Richards was rather patient. C. Dick was a top student in the class. 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFour Family-friendly Autumn
10、Walks in the UKWith the coming of autumn, we have decided to make a list of autumn walk for you and the whole family. These places will include historic buildings, wonderful scenery and wildlife for all to enjoy. Formby Nature Reserve, LiverpoolFormby is a coastal town just north of Liverpool and is
11、 luckily one of the few places in Britain where there are a large number of red squirrels. Children will love the excitement of getting to see these cute animals. The paths are well protected, meaning they are fit for pushchairs. And dogs are allowed, too. Hadrians Wall, NewcastleThe 73-mile-long Ha
12、drians Wall was completed by the Romans in 128 AD after 6 years building. Autumn walks along Hadrians Wall are an excellent way to educate children on the history of the British Isles and really get up close to the styles of Roman buildings rather than just see it in a textbook!Lyme Park, Peak Distr
13、ictNot only is Lyme Park home to many trees, it is also home to a group of medieval(中世纪的)red deer and a huge Edwardian country manor(庄园). This Peak District walk is quite fit for families, and along the way are playgrounds and tree houses, making sure that the little ones that you are with will neve
14、r feel bored.Lakeside Walk at Stowe, BuckinghamshireThis place is on the outskirts of London and provides people with perfect chances to escape from the busy city lifestyle. The flat and wide path around the river makes it more than fit for pushchairs or wheelchairs. This walk is short in length, me
15、aning it is a great way to introduce any young one to walking as a hobby. The walk is great all year round. 21. Where can kids learn about the buildings of ancient Rome?A. Lyme Park. B. Hadrians Wall. C. Lakeside Walk at Stowe. D. Formby Nature Reserve. 22. What do Formby Nature Reserve and Lyme Par
16、k have in common?A. They have old manors. B. They allow pet dogs in. C. They have cute animals. D. They provide play areas for kids. 23. What is special about the Lakeside Walk at Stowe?A. It is a bit difficult for wheelchairs. B. It is quite fit for long-walk lovers. C. It is especially pleasant in
17、 autumn. D. It is good for a quiet and relaxed stayBMy son Leons passion(热爱)for surfing began at the age of 13. Before and after school each day, lie put on his wet suit, picked up his equipment, swam out beyond the surf line and waited to be challenged by his friends. One afternoon, the lifeguard r
18、eported over the phone to my husband Wilson that Leons eye was badly injured by his board. Wilson rushed him to the emergency room, where he received 26 stitches(缝线)from the corner of his eye to the bridge of his nose. I was on an airplane flying home from a meeting while Leons eye was being stitche
19、d. Wilson drove directly to the airport after they left the doctors office. He greeted me at the gate and told me Leon was waiting in the car. Leon? I questioned. I remember thinking the waves must have been bad that day. Hes been in an accident, but hes going to be fine, said my husband. A travelin
20、g working mothers worst nightmare(噩梦)had come true. I ran to the car so fast that the heel of my shoe broke off. I swung open the door, to see that my youngest son had a patch(眼罩)over his eye and was leaning toward me crying, Oh, Ma, Pm so glad youre home. I cried in his arms, telling him how awful
21、I felt about not being there when the lifeguard called. Its OK, Mom, he comforted me. You dont know how to surf anyway.What? I asked, confused by his logic. Ill be fine. The doctor says I can go back in the water in 8 days, said my son. I wanted to tell him he wasnt allowed to go near water again un
22、til he was 35, but instead I bit my tongue and hoped he would forget about surfing. For the next 7 days he kept pressing me to let him surf again. One day after I had repeated No to him for the 100th time, he beat me at my own game. Mom, you taught us never to give up what we love, he said. And I ga
23、ve in.Back then Leon was just a boy with a passion for surfing. Now he is a man with a responsibility. He ranks among the top 25 professional surfers in the world. Passionate people stick to what they love and never give up. 24. How did the author feel when she knew Leon was at the airport?A. Deligh
24、ted. B. Angry. C. Excited. D. Surprised. 23. What did Leon do after being injured?A. He still held onto his dream firmly. B. He decided to follow his moms advice. C. He felt like the accident was a nightmare. D. He felt disappointed for being unable to surf for long. 26. Which of the following words
25、 can best describe Leon?A. Brave and creative. B. Optimistic and reliable. C. Responsible and humorous. D. Enthusiastic and determined. 27. What does the author mainly want to tell us through the passage?A. Hard work will always pay off.B. Its dangerous for beginners to surf. C. We should stick to o
26、ur passions whatever happens. D. Parents cant care about childrens safety too much. CLast summer, over 12,000 fans packed Londons Wembley Arena. Thousands more watched online, shouting and cheering. Were they watching soccer? No, they were watching a-sports or competitive PC gaming. Millions of peop
27、le in the UK play PC games for fun. Some of them have become professionals, playing games as their full-time job. The prize at the Wembley event totaled 3 million pounds. Its not easy being a professional garner, though. They practice for 10 or more hours a day, 5 or 6 days a week. They do exercises
28、 like typing something and then trying to type it faster and faster. They also study videos of other players and plan ways to beat them. Many people who play games also enjoy watching them. They often watch games on video sites like Twitch and YouTube, and in the UK theres even a TV channel showing
29、e-sports 24 hours a day. Matches can be exciting to watch. Just like in other sports, there are close games, last-minute victories and creative strategies(策略). Sometimes online viewers can interact with the players through instant messaging. For example, some supporters rename characters in the game
30、 with the names of their biggest supporters. But are e-sports really sports? Are the players athletes? Its easy to say, No way! After all, professional garners dont need to run, jump or throw a ball. At the moment, the UK government classifies e-sports as a kind of game, not as a sport. But many peo
31、ple think that e-sports are sports. They say that players do need physical skills, especially hand-eye coordination(协调), quick action, accuracy and timing. In fact, the governments of China and South Korea do classify a-sports as sports, and professional garners will soon be able to compete for meda
32、ls at the 2022 Asian Games. For many e-sports fans and players, though, the most important thing is that e-sports are growing in popularity and reputation. If e-sports are not important at the moment, they will probably be soon. 28. What do the British people think of e-sports?A. They have a great p
33、assion for e-sports.B. They are not willing to be professionals. C. They prefer watching e-sports online to live.D. They take e-sports just as a way of entertainment. :29. What are the first three paragraphs mainly about?A. The fun of playing e-sports. B. The popularity of e-sports in the UK. C. How
34、 e-sports are different from traditional sports. D. How to start a career as a professional a-sports gamer. 30. Why do many people believe e-sports are sports?A. They inspire people as much as other sports. B. They share rules and strategies with other sports. C. It takes players time and money to l
35、earn and practice. D. Players need to develop physical skills to perform well. 31. What is the authors attitude toward the future of e-sports?A. Doubtful. B. Negative. C. Optimistic. D. Indifferent. DTobacco has long been recognized as a huge health threat. It is known to cause lung and heart proble
36、ms to many long-term users. According to the World Health Organization, 3,000,000 people die early each year because of tobacco use, including 890, 000 deaths from second-hand smoke exposure. E-cigarettes, an alternative(替代品)to smoking, have become popular. Also known as vaporizers(汽化器), they are el
37、ectric devices that heat liquid nicotine into a vapor that can be taken in. This vapor is less harmful to inhale than smoke. For example, it does not produce tar(焦油), which can build up in a smokers lungs. Inhaling vapor-called vaping-is not without its own risks, however. Exposure to nicotine durin
38、g youth can lead to addiction and cause long-term harm to brain development. The vapor may also contain harmful things. The Center for Disease Control has linked vaping to more than 805 cases of lung disease and 12 deaths so far in the US. Vaping has greatly increased in popularity in the US, especi
39、ally among teenagers. About 37% of US high school seniors were reported vaping in 2018, up from 28% the year before, Harvard Health Publishing reported. Michael Blaha, a researcher the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease, listed 3 reasons that contributed to vapings po
40、pularity among young people. First, many teens believe that vaping is less harmful than smoking. Second, e-cigarettes have a lower per-use cost than traditional cigarettes. Finally, e-cigarettes come in a wide range of sweet flavors, like apple pie and watermelon. Blaha is most concerned that more t
41、eenagers are taking up vaping as a habit. Its one thing if you change from cigarette smoking to vaping. Its quite another thing to start up nicotine use with vaping. And, it often leads to using traditional tobacco products down the road, he said. Governments around the world are divided about vapin
42、g. 39 countries and regions have banned the sale of e-cigarettes, according to the Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2018. Last September, US President Donald Trump said the use of e-cigarettes might be negatively affecting young people and that it should be kept off the market until proved har
43、mless. 32. The underlined word inhale in Paragraph 2 probably means . A. blow away B. spread out C. give off D. breathe in33. In what way are e-cigarettes different from traditional tobacco products?A. E-cigarettes do not produce tar. B. E-cigarettes are not bad to smokers health. C. E-cigarettes ar
44、e less likely to cause nicotine addiction. D. E-cigarettes do more harm to smokers brains than their lungs. 34. Why is vaping popular with young people according to Blaha?A. Vaping is allowed at school. B. Vaping makes them look cool. C. They like the liquid taken from fruits. D. They think its safe
45、r and cheaper than smoking. 35. What can we learn from Blahas words in Paragraph 4?A. Those who smoke e-cigarettes tend to smoke tobacco later. B. Vaping is more likely to attract teenagers than older people. C. It usually takes a long time for smokers to enjoy e-cigarettes. D. E-cigarettes should b
46、e encouraged to replace traditional tobacco products. 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。Do you ever wish you could change something about your body? If so, youre not alone. 36 But when you get stuck on what you dont like, it can really bring down your self-est
47、eem(自尊). So, do you want to look and feel your best? Here are some ways:Accept your bodyNobody is perfect. Everybody wants to be liked and accepted just as they are. Dont body-shame yourself. When you say something negative about your own body, it hurts your self-esteem. 37 It hurts just as much as if someone else said it. Be kind and respect yourself. Like your bodyFind things to like about your looks. Maybe you like your hair, face or hands. What about your shape, shoulders or legs? Your eyes or your smile? Tell yourself what you like and why. 38 A