2020莆田一中高二上学期期中考试英语试题含答案

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莆田一中2019-2020学年上学期高二年级11月期中考英语试题第一部分 听力第一节 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 should the man do now?A. Clean his room. B.Keep himself busy C.Leave the room in a mess2.Where is Elizabeth now?A. On TV. B.In the hall C.On the stage.3.How much should the man pay to rent a car for a week?A.80 dollars. B.100 dollars. C.120 dollars.4.What’s wrong with the woman’s car?A.Her car is being repaired.B.Her car often breaks down halfway.C.Her car is used as a taxi.5.How did Louis go to Los Angeles?A.By plane. B.By car. C.By train.第二节 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。每段对话或独白读两遍。[来源:Z§xx§k.Com]听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What relationship do you guess the two speakers are?A.Friends. B.Workmates. C.Strangers.7.By what means does the woman advise the man to get to the Huanghai Hotel at last？A.Taxi. B.Bus. C.Bike.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.How does the man feel now?A.Tired. B.Depressed. C.Desperate.9.How many courses did the man fail in the end-of-year exams?A.Two B. Only one. C.Three.10.What will the man do if he fails an exam in his country?A.Take the whole course again. B. Pay some money for it. C. Both A and B.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.What has been done for the party?A. A big cake has been ordered. B. The invitations have been made. C.The activities have been planned.12.What will they serve at the party?A. Red wine. B.French dishes. C.Chicken and beef.13.What does the woman plan to do so that she can have fun?A. The woman has planned the menu. B. The woman has hired two people to help her.C.The woman has prepared some paper products.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At a hotel. B. At a book store. C. In a shopping mall.15.What does the man consider first when choosing a suitcase?A. Its size. B.The material it is made of. C. Its color and fashion.16.Why does the woman recommend the wallet?A. Because it’s very cheap. B.Because it’s popular and can be folded.C. Because it’s big.17.How much does the man pay the woman at last?A.580yuan. B. 720yuan. C.1,3000yuan.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.Between what ages were the people when questioned in the survey?A.18and 85. B.80 and 85. C.22 and 25.19.What questions were asked in the survey?A.Questions about emotions and mental stress. B. Questions about emotional stress and physical health.C. Questions about living conditions and physical health.20.How does the emotion differ between women and men?A. As they grow older, women are happier than men. B. At all ages, women report more sadness, stress and worry than men.C.As they grow older, women and men experience the same level of happiness.1-5 ABCBB 6-10 CABBC 11-15 BCBCA 16-20 BBAABADo you have imagination? Do you like to solve problems? Can you? If so, you could be the next great inventor. "But I’m just a kid"，you might be! Don’t worry about a little thing like age. For example, one famous inventor— Benjamin Franklin—got his start when he was only 12. At that young age, he created paddles for his hands to help him swim faster. Finally his creation led to what we know is called flippers!So you don't have to be adult to be an inventor. One thing you do need, though, is something that kids have plenty of: curiosity and imagination. Kids are known for looking at things in new and unique ways.So what should you do if you have what is a great idea for an invention? Talk to a friend or family member about it. Get input from others about your idea. Then ask them to help you create a working model—called a prototype(原型）of your idea.Once you have a prototype, you can test it. Sometimes your idea turns out to be not as great as you thought. At other times, though, you realize it is a good idea and your prototype can help you figure out how to make it even better.If your idea is really a good one, an adult can help you contact companies that might be interested in it. You will also want an adult’s help to get a patent for your idea, so that it is protected and can’t be stolen by someone else. If you need some inspiration, consider these kids and their inventions:Jeanie Low invented the Kiddie Stool when she was just 11. It’s a folding stool that fits under the kitchen sink. Kids can unfold it and use it to reach the sink all by themselves.At the age of 15, Louis Braille invented the system named after him that allows the blind to read.Chelsea Lanmon received a patent when she was just 8 for the “pocket diaper(尿布）”，a new type of diaper that includes a pocket for holding baby wipes and powder.21.By saying ”But I’m just a kid"，you probably mean you _________.A. are too young to achieve anything B. can do anything though you are youngC. are old enough to become an inventor D. have to learn knowledge from other people22.Kids are most likely to be inventors probably because they _________.A. would like to make friends with others B. usually work hard at their lessons at schoolC. like playing all kinds of toys at home D. think about things in quite different ways23. Who invented something that helps the blind to read?A. Jeannie Low B. Benjamin Franklin C. Chelsea Lanmon D. Louis Braille24.Which of the following can be the main idea of this passage?A. Kids have curiosity and imaginationB. There are some world famous inventorsC. Kids are exactly like adults in a way D. It is possible for kids to be inventors.ADDDBThe long, white robot weighs more than 450 kilograms. Like other robots, it is equipped with cameras and mechanical arms to automatically perform many different jobs.Angus is a major part of operations at Alexander’s indoor robot farm about 40 kilometers south of San Francisco. The 743-square meter farm uses a hydroponic system that grows plants without soil. The plants grow inside equipment that provides a continuous flow of water. The indoor farm uses electrical light instead of sunlight.This kind of farm uses much less water and does not require human labor to run. The main job for Angus is to move thousands of plants around the farm, from small containers to larger ones as they grow. Angus also carries plants to another robot that does not have a name yet. Angus moves slowly to complete its work. But the robot is very strong and can lift about 300 kilograms.For now, the farm uses humans to collect vegetables and other crops when they are ready. But Alexander says he is working on a robot that will eventually take over that job too.Alexander helped start the company Iron Ox after leaving Google, where he worked on robotics at the company’s Google X project. He teamed up with another former Google employee, Jon Binney. Together they founded Iron Ox.Iron Ox’s website says the hydroponic growing system uses 90 percent less water. It also said the growing method is up to 30 times more productive than growing crops on land.Alexander said growing food robotically throughout the year in major cities will provide a more consistent and fresh product. Most of the vegetables sold in the U.S. are grown in California, Arizona, Mexico and other nations. That means that many people in U.S. cities are eating vegetables that are nearly a week old by the time they arrive in stores.Indoor farms operate all year and are not generally affected by bad weather. This will permit the company to provide a steady flow of goods without major price changes.25. How does Angus work in the farm?A. It provides a continuous flow of water for the plants.B. It directs other robots to work in the farm.C. It works on collecting vegetables.D. It is in charge of transferring plants.26. What’s the advantage of Alexander’s farm?A. The vegetables from this farm sell in higher price.B. The vegetables from this farm are more nutritious.C. It uses electrical light instead of sunlight.D. It uses less water but produces more.27. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Robot Farm, the Future of the AgricultureB. Robot Farm, Aiming to Bring Fresher Food to US CitiesC. Alexander, an Extraordinary Scientist on RoboticsD. Hydroponic System, the New Way of FarmingDDBCDuring Amsterdam’s chaotic rush hour, nine-year-old Lotta Crok cycles to a very busy junction. “Look,” she says. “There’s traffic coming from everywhere. Four trams from four different directions. For a child on a bike that’s really confusing!”Lotta is the first junior cycle mayor in the world and her working area is the Dutch capital. You would think this challenge would be superfluous in a city known as the bicycle capital of the world. The number of bicycles in Amsterdam is estimated at 881,000 – more than the city’s 850,000 inhabitants – and 63% of the population cycle daily.But children who cycle in Amsterdam face challenges, Lotta says: “The three biggest problems for us are cars, cycling tourists and scooters (小型摩托). The cars take up too much space, the tourists are always swinging side to side and stop when you least expect it, and the scooters simply run you over.”Lotta became junior cycle mayor in June last year when she won a contest in which schoolchildren were asked to come up with plans to make cycling safer and more fun. Her idea was to add children’s bikes to the popular bike share programme.Since Lotta was appointed junior cycle mayor, she has been busy, giving interviews, opening cycling contests in the city and being a jury（评审员）member during the Amsterdam Light Parade, an event in which Amsterdammers decorate their bikes with lights.She is now planning a meeting with the city’s mayor to discuss ideas that children have come up with: “One of our proposals is a bicycle park where children can learn how to cycle. Right now, most of us learn it in the street, which can be quite busy. Another idea is to create an app for tourists to teach them the rules of cycling, because most of them really don’t know.”Following the success of the Amsterdam scheme, cycle mayors around the world are now planning to appoint junior colleagues. “They see it works really well,” Boerma, the senior major, says. “I talk to the parents, Lotta talks to the children. And if you look at the city through the eyes of a child, you will also make it accessible for others. A city that’s good for an eight-year-old is also good for an 88-year-old.”28. Why is a junior cycle mayor appointed in Amsterdam?A. To teach children how to ride.B. To ensure cycling is safer for children.C. To give suggestions to the city’s mayor on how to run the city.D. To organize the cycling contests in the city.29. What has Lotta done since she became the bike mayor?A. She has solved the three biggest problems for children cycling in Amsterdam.B. She has won a contest about cycling.C. She has given interviews and been a jury member during a parade.D. She has given proposals to the city mayor.30. What ’s Boerma’s attitude to the junior cycle mayor?A. Cautious B. Favorable C. Ambiguous D. DisapprovingBCB七选五There are frequent reports on the need of volunteers in so many different charitable organizations. 31 There are actually many ways to find opportunities to help others．When a person is looking for volunteer opportunities and doesn’t care where he volunteers，a good place to look for jobs is through local volunteer centers．These centers may have lists，much like classified ads，requesting volunteers in a variety of fields．It can help to choose a volunteer position that will take advantage of work or life experience. 32 Other employers and companies may not be that picky and are willing to take on anyone who has enthusiasm for the work． Sometimes people want to become a volunteer in a specific type of work． 33 The best route may be to contact these facilities and find out what available volunteer programs they have．Some programs may require job applications and training，and this training isn’t always free．Looking around at a few programs can help people find the ones that don’t charge for training． 34 Schools may additionally have volunteer job listings that can help people become a volunteer. Sometimes listings for jobs are exclusive(独有的) to the school and people may find work as tutors or administrative assistants．It isn’t always necessary to look at non-profit companies to find volunteer opportunities．Plenty of individuals and for-profit companies may benefit from volunteers’ help to．A volunteer babysitter or someone who helps a neighbor with the housework can make a big difference in a community．Volunteering doesn’t have to be a full-time commitment． 35 A．Different organizations have different ways to attract volunteers．B．They may want to help at an animal shelter or work in a hospital．C．Many schools now have community service requirements for students．D．It may be an occasional thing that promotes good feelings between neighbors．E．Many people will give more time if they see the benefit of their volunteer work．F．But people don’t know how to start sometimes if they want to become a volunteer．G. Some volunteer positions do require that applicants have certain experience before they are hired．FGBCD莆田一中2019-2020学年上学期高二年级11月期中考英语答案听力1-5 ABCBB 6-10 CABBC 11-15 BCBCA 16-20 BBAAB阅读 21-24 ADDD 25-27DDB 28-30BCB七选五31-35FGBCD完形填空36-40 ABDCC 41-45AADBD 46-50BCABC 51-55DDBCA语法填空56.was driving 57.a 58.annoyed 59.getting 60.if/ whether61.hungry 62.to pay 63.astonishment 64.in 65.occurred完成句子66. taking up 67.tolerate 68.swept up 69 is diposed of . 70.the instantdepending on 72.a variety of 73. in place 74. make a difference There is no doubt 76.congratulating 77. was studying 78. that did realize 80. Written续写：The image of an excited me dragging a pretty Christmas tree home appeared clearly before my eyes. You can’t imagine how happy I was when I bought this tree with all the money I earned by paper route. When my momsaw it, however, she exclaimed, “You’ve used up all the money to just buy a tree!?” All my enthusiasm faded away. She went on blaming me for the stupid idea of spending all the money on a dumb tree that would be thrown out and burned in a few days. I just couldn’t believe what I was hearing and started to cry. That was the worst Christmas.       “We were so poor at the time that we even couldn’t afford the daily food, but it didn’t mean that losing my temper and hurting your feelings were right. I’m so sorry to you. I’ve wanted to say this for so long, and it came out finally.” We both cried and then we hugged each other closely. I forgave her, of course, since now I can understand the responsibility to a family. All my bitterness and sorrow in these years were gone. And I believe this the best gift for Christmas, understanding and forgiveness.