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2019-2020年高二上學期期中 英語試題 本試卷分選擇題和非選擇題兩部分，共15頁，滿分為150分。考試用時120分鐘。 注意事項：1、答卷前，考生務必用黑色字跡的鋼筆或簽字筆將自己的姓名和學號填寫在答題卡和答卷密封線內(nèi)相應的位置上，用2B鉛筆將自己的學號填涂在答題卡上。 2、選擇題每小題選出答案后，有2B鉛筆把答題卡上對應題目的答案標號涂黑；如需改動，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案；不能答在試卷上。 3、非選擇題必須用黑色字跡的鋼筆或簽字筆在答卷紙上作答，答案必須寫在答卷紙各題目指定區(qū)域內(nèi)的相應位置上，超出指定區(qū)域的答案無效；如需改動，先劃掉原來的答案，然后再寫上新的答案；不準使用鉛筆和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案無效。 4、考生必須保持答題卡的整潔和平整。 I. 聽力理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分10分） 第一節(jié) 單項選擇（共5小題；每小題1分，滿分5分） 聽下面兩段對話。每段對話后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A, B, C三個選項中選出最佳選項。每段對話讀兩遍。 聽第1段對話，回答第1-3題。 1. What should be the relationship between the two speakers? A. Wife and husband. B. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Boss and employee. 2. What does the man usually do on Friday? A. Visiting friends. B. Going sailing. C. Watching television at home. 3. Which of the following statements is true according to the interview? A. They have enjoyed a happy marriage for many years. B. They are probably a young couple without kids. C. Mr. Robinson never cooks. 聽第2段獨白，回答第4-5題。 4. E-mail is a good way of munication because ________. A. You can chat with your unseen pals (筆友). B. It’s not a life conversation. C. A reply can be back instantly in any case. 5. From the monologue (獨白), we know that Linda ________. A. lives upstairs together with her mother in New York now B. didn’t often talk to her mother though living upstairs C. drops lines while telephoning her mother 第二節(jié) 聽取信息（共5小題；每小題1分，滿分5分） 聽下面一段獨白，請根據(jù)題目要求，從所聽到的內(nèi)容中獲取必要的信息，填入答卷號為6-10的空格中。 Channel Hours on the air daily Programs Broadcast Radio One 12 hours Popular Music Radio Two 20 hours Light music, musicals and operas, 6 Radio Three 7 Classical music, grand operas, theatre plays, 8 , mentaries and works of educational, artistic and intellectual interest. Radio Four 16 hours News and 9 ; drama, talk and 10 programs; broadcasts to schools. II. 語言知識及應用（共兩節(jié)，滿分25分） 第一節(jié) 單項選擇（共20小題；每小題0.5分，滿分10分） 11. When driving on the busy road, you can never be ________. A. cautious B. too cautious C. careful D. too careless 12. I almost knew nothing about the accident ________ the report about it in the newspaper. A. besides B. apart from C. except for D. beside 13. The football team, ________ 22 players and three coaches, was set up about 3 years ago. A. made up B. consisted of C. making up of D. consisting of 14. Since the couple were laid off, the ________ of their family have bee worse and worse. A. setting B. environment C. circumstances D. surroundings 15. ________ with so much trouble, we have much difficulty in pleting the task on time. A. Facing B. Face C. Faced D. To face 16. They have a good knowledge of English but little ________ they know about German. A. have B. did C. had D. do 17. Cheer up and don’t ________ the control of your bad fate, and you’ll achieve what you want some day. A. submit B. submitting to C. submitted to D. submit to 18. It was in the room ________ the old man is living now ________ Tom was born 20 years ago. A. that; that B. where; where C. that; where D. where; that 19. When he took a deep breath, he felt his chest ________, so he went to the doctor. A. hurt B. wound C. injure D. damage 20. We all know that, ________, the situation will get worse. A. not if dealt carefully with B. if dealt not carefully with C. if not carefully dealt with D. not carefully dealt with 21. While watching television, ________. A. the doorbell rang B. the doorbell rings C. we heard the doorbell ring D. we heard the doorbell rings 22. With the popularity of the Internet banking, it is being more convenient to ________ a business credit card for personal use online. A. apply for B. look for C. pay for D. search for 23. The pilot asked all the passengers on board to remain ________ as the plane was making a landing. A. seating B. seated C. to be seating D. seat 24. We finally arrived at a situation ________ we were making a small profit. A. that B. which C. who D. where 25. ________ his exercise book, he was scolded by the teacher. A. Not having handed in B. Having not handed in C. Not handing in D. Handing not in 26. I couldn’t do my homework with all that noise ________. A. goes on B. going on C. went on D. to go on 27. ________, he would have been able to pass the final exam. A. If he studied harder B. Had he studied harder C. If he were studying harder D. Studied harder for him 28. Hardly ________ the school gate when the bell began to ring. A. the boy had reached B. the boy reached C. had the boy reached D. did the boy reach 29. ________, I have never seen anyone who’s as capable as John. A. As long as I have traveled B. Now that I have traveled so much C. Much as I have traveled D. As I have traveled much 30. The house ________ in the big storm, the workers are rebuilding it now. A. destroying B. having destroyed C. destroyed D. being destroying 第二節(jié) 完形填空（共15小題; 每小題1分, 滿分15分） 閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從31-45各題所給的A, B, C, D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。 One fine afternoon I was walking along Fifth Avenue, when I remembered that it was necessary to buy a pair of socks. I turned into the first sock shop that caught my eye, and a boy clerk who could not have been more than seventeen years old 31 . “What can I do for you, sir?” “I wish to buy a pair of socks.” His eyes glowed. There was a note of 32 in his voice. “Did you know that you had e into the 33 place in the world to buy socks?” I had not been aware of that, as my entrance had been 34 . “e with me,” said the boy, happily. I followed him to the back of the shop, and he began to take down from the shelves box after box, 35 their contents for my pleasure. “Hold on, lad, I am going to buy only one pair!” “I know that,” said he, “but I want you to see how 36 beautiful these are. Aren’t they wonderful?” There was on his face an 37 of serious and holy happiness, as if he were 38 to me the mysteries of his religion. I became far more interested in him than in the socks. I looked at him in amazement. “My friend,” said I, “if you can keep this up, if this is not merely the enthusiasm that es from curiosity, from having a new job, if you can keep up this enthusiasm and 39 day after day, in ten years you will own every sock in the United States.” My amazement at his pride and 40 in salesmanship will be easily 41 by all who read this article. In our daily life, we often 42 bad service in some shops. For example, in many shops the customer has to wait for someone to wait upon him. And when finally some clerk does notice you, you are made to feel as if you were 43 him. I have observed this depressing 44 in the lives of so many people in so many occupations that I have e to the conclusion that the surest road to failure is to do things 45 . 31. A. turned away B. walked around C. came forward D. rushed out 32. A. cold B. anger C. hatred D. passion 33. A. finest B. cheapest C. dearest D. worst 34. A. careful B. accidental C. considerate D. preplanned 35. A. displaying B. selling C. purchasing D. hiding 36. A. monly B. averagely C. marvelously D. seriously 37. A. doubt B. expression C. hesitation D. pain 38. A. sticking B. joking C. cheating D. revealing 39. A. experience B. excitement C. expectation D. surprise 40. A. boredom B. unwillingness C. coldness D. joy 41. A. misled B. understood C. forgotten D. ignored 42. A. e up with B. e through C. e across D. e out 43. A. interrupting B. helping C. praising D. supporting 44. A. improvement B. rise C. progress D. decline 45. A. sincerely B. patiently C. mechanically D. honestly III. 閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分） 第一節(jié) 閱讀理解（共15小題；每小題2分，滿分40分） A Knowing that Louise Mallard had heart trouble, care was taken to tell her the news of her husband’s death. It was her sister, Josephine, who told her. Her husband Richard had been in the newspaper office when the news of the railway accident was received, with Brent Mallard’s name leading the list of “killed”. On hearing the news Louise cried at once in her sister’s arms. When her tears ended she went to her room alone. She would have no one follow her. She sank into the fortable armchair that faced the open window, as if she was pressed down by a sadness that seemed to reach into her soul. From the window she could see the tops of trees and new green spring life. The delicious smell of rain was in the air. Some blue sky could be seen through the clouds. She was young, with a fair, calm and intelligent face. But now there was an empty look in her eyes, as she dully stared out at the sky. Fearing for her sister, Josephine came to the door and begged Louise to e out. Finally she opened the door. She held her sister’s waist and together they came down the stairs. Richard stood waiting for them at the bottom. Suddenly there was the sound of someone opening the front door. Brent Mallard entered. He had been far from the accident, and did not even know there had been one. He stood in shock as Louise let out a scream. When the doctor came, he said Louise Mallard had died of a heart attack. 46. Why was great care needed to tell Louise about the news of the death of her husband? A. It was feared that she would kill herself. B. It was not yet certain he was dead. C. She had no one there to support her. D. It was feared that the shock would kill her. 47. Which of the following statements about Louise is true? A. Her brother-in-law was a journalist. B. Josephine was her cousin. C. Her husband worked as a train driver. D. She died in the spring. 48. How did Brent feel when Louise let out a scream? A. Sad B. Surprised C. Joyful D. Excited 49. Which family tree shows the correct relationship between the characters in the story? A. B. Brent Louise Josephine Richard Louise Brent Richard Josephin C. D. Richard Louise Brent Josephine Richard Louise Josephine Brent 50. What is the best title for this story? A. The Spirit B. A Shocking Death C. The Accident D. Home ing B After years of research and testing, the hybrid car was developed and put on the market. It’s an interesting and exciting new improvement in today’s world as we look for better ways to protect the quality of the air we breathe and conserve our natural resources. The quality of our air is affected by many different things. But one of the largest sources of air pollution is the burning of fossil fuels such as coal and gasoline which are used to power a car’s engine. The EPA has set national standards to help control the level of harmful pollutants sent off into the air, and the automobile industry has acted by producing a hybrid car that uses less gas and therefore causes less pollution. A hybrid car is a bination of a regular car that runs on gasoline and an electric car that is battery powered. Some people tend to think that since the hybrid car is partially electric, you have to plug it in to charge it. But that’s not how it works. The 144 volt battery pack is actually recharged through the energy that is produced when the car’s brakes are used. This is referred to as “regenerative braking”, because it generates electricity. Although the hybrid car still runs on gasoline most of the time, this helps it use less gas than a regular car. When the driver stops at a traffic light, the engine automatically shuts off to save fuel. Then, as soon as the driver puts the car in gear and touches the gas pedal, the engine starts back up. Have you ever ridden in a car with someone who ran out of gas? That probably wouldn’t happen if you were riding in a hybrid car. It flashes a warning on its puter screen that says, “I am low on gas”. When it pletely runs out, the warning reads, “YOU ARE NOW OUT OF GAS!” Then the electric power supply kicks in to let the driver travel a few more miles to a gas station. 51. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. The hybrid car will be put on the market. B. Hybrid cars run faster than regular cars. C. When the hybrid car stops at a traffic light, the driver will get a warning. D. The burning of fossil fuels is one of the largest sources of air pollution. 52. According to the passage, the word “hybrid” refers to ________. A. a high tech discovery B. energy saving C. a new invention D. a bination of two things 53. “Regenerative braking” is an important process of the hybrid car because ________. A. it allows the car to e to a quick stop B. it gives the driver a smoother ride C. it produces energy to charge the battery D. it can control the speed of the car 54. Which of the following is right about the EPA? A. They designed hybrid cars. B. They outlawed (宣布……為不合法) the burning of fossil fuels. C. They set important guidelines that help control pollution. D. Their main purpose is to protect endangered plants and animals. 55. Which of the following is the reason for developing hybrid cars? A. They use less gas than regular cars. B. They’re safer to drive than most cars. C. They’re more modern than other cars. D. They cost less than regular cars. C In cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum (最大值) rent that a landlord can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in apartments. Their rent cannot increase, and therefore, they are not in danger of losing their homes. However, the critics say that after a long time, rent control may have negative effects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits. Therefore, they invest in other businesses where they can increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent-controlled. As a result, new apartments are not built. Many people who need apartments cannot find any. According to the critics, the end result of rent control is a shortage of apartments in the city. Some theorists argue that the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way. The federal government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers. The minimum helps people who generally look for unskilled, low-paying jobs. However, if the minimum is high, employers may hire fewer workers. They will replace workers with machinery. The price, which is the wage that employers must pay, increases. Therefore, other things being equal, the number of workers that employers want decreases. Thus, critics claim, an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployment. Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wage. Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people keep their dignity (尊嚴). Because of the law, workers cannot sell their services for less than the minimum. Furthermore, employers cannot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages. Economic theory predicts the results of economic decisions such as decisions about farm production, rent control, and the minimum wage. The predictions may be correct only if “other things are equal”. Economists do not agree on some of the predictions. They also do not agree on the value of different decisions. Some economists support a particular decision while others criticize it. Economists do agree, however, that there are no simple answers to economic questions. 56. There is the possibility that setting maximum rent may ________. A. cause a shortage of apartments B. worry those who rent apartments as homes C. increase the profits of landlords D. encourage landlords to invest in building apartment 57. According to the critics, rent control ________. A. will always benefit those who rent apartments B. is unnecessary C. will bring negative effects in the long run D. is necessary under all circumstances 58. The problem of unemployment will arise ________. A. if the minimum wage is set too high B. if the minimum wage is set too low C. if the workers are unskilled D. if the maximum wage is set 59. The passage tells us ________. A. the relationship between supply and demand B. the possible results of government controls C. the necessity of government control D. the urgency of getting rid of government controls 60. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. The results of economic decisions can not always be predicted. B. Minimum wage can not always protect employees. C. Economic theory can predict the results of economic decisions if other factors are not changing. D. Economic decisions should not be based on economic theory. D LONDON(Reuters)—Quiet please—Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is preparing to have her swans counted. Buckingham Palace has announced that the annual Swan Upping, a tradition dating back to the 12th century which involves a counting of the swan population on the River Thames, will be conducted by the Queen’s official Swan Marker from July 20 to July 24. “With the assistance of the Queen’s Swan Warden, Professor Christopher Perrins of the University of Oxford, the swans and young cygnets (小天鵝) are also assessed for any signs of injury or disease,” Buckingham Palace said in announcing the count. The process involves the Swan Marker, David Barber, rowing up the Thames for five days with the Swan Warden in traditional wooden boats while wearing special scarlet uniforms and counting, weighing and measuring swans and cygnets. It may seem strange, but it is very important to the Queen. According to custom, Britain’s queen or king owns all unmarked, mute (不出聲的) swans in open water, but the Queen now exercises the right only on areas of the Thames and its nearby tributaries. In medieval (中世紀) times, the Swan Marker would not only travel up the river counting the swans, but would catch as many as possible as they were sought after for banquets and feasts. This year, the Swan Marker and the Swan Warden are particularly keen to discover how much damage is being caused to swans and cygnets by attacks from dogs and from abandoned fishing tackle (漁具). It is also an important year because Queen Elizabeth has decided to join her team of Swan Uppers for part of the census. She will follow them up the river and visit a local school project on the whole subject of swans, cygnets and the Thames. “Education and conservation are essential to the role of Swan Upping and the involvement of school children is always a rewarding experience,” Buckingham Palace said. 61. In medieval times, ________. A. swans were better protected than now B. a lot of swans were killed by dogs C. swans were a delicious dish on royal banquets D. mon people could catch the swans 62. We can infer from the passage that the process of counting the swans ________. A. remains almost unchanged in the past years B. involves a lot of royal members C. sometimes lasts longer than before D. is always guarded by special soldiers 63. This year, the Swan Marker and the Swan Warden mainly want to find out ________. A. the exact number of swans and cygnets B. how a local school project is going on C. how much damage the swans and cygnets suffer D. how education and conservation are carried out along the Thames 64. Which of the following is the main idea of the passage? A. Britain’s Queen is concerned about swans. B. Britain’s Queen orders a count of swans. C. An old tradition in Buckingham Palace. D. Queen Elizabeth will count swans herself. 65. The underlined word “tributaries” can be best