拔高卷-高二英语下学期期末模拟测试卷（人教版2019）（含听力）

拔高卷--高二英语下学期期中考前必刷卷

高二英语

（考试时间：120分钟  试卷满分：150分）

注意事项：

1.本试卷共12页，全卷满分150分，回答时间为120分钟；

2. 答卷前，务必将答题卡上密封线内的各项目填写清楚；

3. 本试卷由选择题和非选择题两大部分组成。选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂，非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔书写，涂写要工整、清晰；

4. 考试结束，监考员将试题卷、答题卡一并收回。

第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分）

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。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 are the speakers doing?

A．Having lunch. B．Shopping. C．Cooking dishes.

2．Where are the speakers?

A．At a school. B．At a gym. C．At a hospital.

3．What are the speakers doing?

A．Having lunch. B．Shopping. C．Cooking dishes.

4．Why does the woman suggest the shirt with long sleeves?

A．It is lovely. B．It is warm. C．It is comfortable.

5．What are the speakers talking about?

A．The woman's roommate B．The woman's apartment. C．The woman's housework

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6．Where are the speakers?

A．At a cinema. B．At school. C．In a palace.

7．What are the speakers likely to do?

A．Watch a movie. B．Visit a museum. C．Go back home.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8．What is the conversation about?

A．Where to hold a party.

B．What activity to organize.

C．How to spend their weekend.

9．What does the woman think of having a barbecue?

A．Tiring. B．Boring. C．Expensive.

10．What do we know about the dress party?

A．The clothes will be prepared.

B．It will be held in a restaurant.

C．Everyone needs to prepare a dish.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11．Why is the man calling?

A．To call off his appointment. B．To confirm his appointment. C．To reschedule his appointment.

12．When will the man see Dr. Smith?

A．Next Tuesday. B．Next Wednesday. C．Next Thursday.

13．What is the woman?

A．A secretary. B．A saleswoman. C．A manager.

听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

14．Who is Mary?

A．The woman’s mother.

B．The woman’s aunt.

C．The woman’s sister.

15．What did Mary do in 1984?

A．She competed in the Olympics and won.

B．She retired from swimming.

C．She worked at a bank.

16．When did Susan O’Neill break Mary’s world record?

A．In 1984. B．In 1988. C．In 2000.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题

17．Where is Idina Menzel from?

A．New York. B．Los Angeles. C．Chicago.

18．What is Menzel best known for right now?

A．A Broadway musical. B．Her magical abilities. C．The song Let It Go.

19．What does Menzel do in the movie Frozen?

A．She composes the song Let It Go.  B．She voices the main character. C．She acts as Elsa.

20．What does the speaker say about Menzel’s voice?

A．It’s very powerful. B．It sounds younger than her age. C．It’s been in many Disney movies.

第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。

A

The most beautiful buildings in Melbourne

State Library of Victoria

Melbourne’s central library was set up in 1854, making it one of the first free public libraries in the world. Architect Joseph Reed was behind the design. The first stage of the library opened in 1856, with a collection of 3,800 books, and included most of the front wing and the Queen’s Hall reading room.

National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) International

This grand modernist building on St Kilda Road is Australia’s oldest and most popular art museum. The NGV International building by architect Roy Grounds opened in 1968. The gallery is known for its top-ranking exhibition (which includes a Rembrandt, a Bonnard and Tiepolo), and fantastic painting collections (before we’ve seen exhibitions devoted to Van Gogh, and Monet).

Melbourne’s GPO

The building began construction in 1859 and took the next five decades to construct. American architect Walter Burley Griffin redesigned the sorting hall into a public hall around 1919. The space functioned as a post office for most of the 20th century until 1993 when Australia Post decided it wanted to move its post office functions into smaller shopfronts. Many commercial ideas were put forward, though none came to fruition until 2001, when it was hired by developers with the goal of turning it into a shopping center.

Manchester Unity Building

Marcus Barlow designed the twelve-storey concrete-covered steel structure which reached the building height limit of 132 feet. Construction was put off because of the Great Depression but began early in 1932 and builders worked around the clock in eight-hour shifts to make sure that the ground and first floors were open for trade by September that same year. The ground floor was home to 23 shops. On the 12th floor there was a rooftop garden cafe fitted with a fountain, pond and Japanese palms, and the basement served as a tea room and cafe.

21．What can we learn about the building Melbourne’s GPO?

A．Its construction lasted about 50 years.

B．It’s close to Manchester Unity Building.

C．It was specially designed to be a shopping center.

D．It is the most popular shopping center in Australia.

22．Whose design was the oldest building of the four?

A．Joseph’s. B．Roy’s. C．Walter’s. D．Marcus’s.

23．A painting fan is most likely to visit ________.

A．State Library of Victoria B．NGV International

C．Melbourne’s GPO D．Manchester Unity Building

B

Throwing a rock into a calm body of water creates a ripple (波纹；波浪般起伏) effect across the calm water, until those ripples reach the edge of the water. It also explains how our actions affect other people. When we show love and kindness to others, the powerful effect of our actions spreads out further. The same goes for dislike or anger. It is important that we should begin being more thoughtful about our actions and words.

Love can reach so many different people, making it a powerful force in the world. Anger has the same effect. The world would be a better place if we learn to love and show kindness to others. We can’t always control what others do, but we have power over our actions and contribute our own ripples into the world.

We don’t always know the effect that our actions have on others. There will be times when you are angry. Some people may feel a sense of short-lived relief when they throw a rock of anger into the world, but that feeling usually changes into shame and anger towards oneself eventually. Anger hurts yourself and the world in the meanwhile. I suggest walking away for a while when you feel angry. Spreading love and kindness not only has positive effects on others but also on ourselves. You get to enjoy it, and the people around you can enjoy it too. Personally, I feel my best when I help others and I feel my worst when I’ve made someone upset. When we put kindness into the world, we’ll feel thankfulness, sympathy, and understanding. Let my kindness guide my decisions and this allows love and connection to ripple out into the world.

It’s important that we take care of ourselves when we show love and kindness for others. When we love ourselves, we’re then able to love others. And when we let this love and kindness guide our decisions, the world will become more beautiful.

24．For what reason does the author mention the experience of throwing a rock into a pond?

A．To introduce the topic of this text.

B．To see how ripples spread in water.

C．To teach us how to make big ripples.

D．To share the very interesting experience.

25．Why does the author advise you to walk away for a while when you are angry?

A．To find a place to think over what has happened.

B．To talk about your problems with someone else.

C．To stop those ripples of anger from spreading.

D．To avoid seeing the person making you angry.

26．How is the third paragraph mainly developed?

A．By referring to a theory. B．By making comparisons.

C．By giving some examples. D．By analyzing cause and effect.

27．What is the passage mainly about?

A．Dislike usually leads to shame and anger in the end.

B．Anger has a similar effect on our actions to kindness.

C．Kindness or anger ripples out to other people nearby.

D．Love and kindness make the world much more beautiful.

C

A new system, known as “gait (步态) recognition” is already being used by police on the streets of Beijing and Shanghai. The Chinese technology company Watrix developed the system.

The system works in a similar way to face recognition. Cameras capture (捕获) video of people in public places. Then, machines powered by artificial intelligence (AI) examine and study the video. Facial recognition systems identify the shapes and expressions on a person’s face to identify them. Gait recognition uses a person’s body shape and their way of walking to identify them. The system records a person’s shape and movements and then creates a model of the way they walk.

Huang Yongzhen is a former researcher who co-founded Watrix in 2016. He told the Associated Press that the system would not easily be misled by a person changing their usual way of walking or other body movements. This is because the AI system is designed to examine all movements over the entire body. “We believe you are totally unique in the way you walk.” Huang said.

According to Huang, his system can identify people from up to 50 meters away. It is designed to work even when a person’s face is covered or hidden. Successful facial recognition usually requires clear, close-up images of a person’s face. At present, the Watrix system is not able to identify people in real-time. Users have to enter video into the system, which then takes about 10 minutes to process each hour of video.

Huang says his gait recognition system is correct 94 percent of the time. This is below the success rate of many face recognition systems, which is a little discouraging. But he adds that using biometric (生物特征的) recognition to preserve social security and manage society is an unstoppable tendency. With professional development, gait recognition is meant to be a great business.

28．How does the system of gait recognition work?

A．By identifying people’s movements in real-time.

B．By analyzing the movements of people’s legs.

C．By distinguishing a person’s body shape and movements.

D．By recording the shapes of and expressions a person’s face.

29．What makes gait recognition possible?

A．Facial expressions are unique to people.

B．Artificial intelligence system develops fast.

C．People’s way of walking is impossible to change.

D．Walking patterns vary from person to person.

30．Which word best describes Huang’s attitude towards the system?

A．Pessimistic. B．Favorable.

C．Vague. D．Cautious.

31．Where is the text most likely from?

A．A guidebook. B．A magazine.

C．A novel. D．A diary.

D

Female birds sing, too, but scientists tend to tune in to male birdsong and ignore female songs. It highlights a long-standing bias (偏见) and helps us think about why that bias persists (持续).

Since the beginning of modern birdsong research, the field has focused on male songbirds. Any serious birder could tell you that females do sing, sometimes as frequently as males. However, early birdsong researchers tended to be men. Men are significantly less likely than women to lead research projects studying female songs. Thus, we are missing key behaviors as a result of historical biases caused by a lack of diverse participation in science.

So how do we make science welcoming and accessible for all? We need to communicate better with nonscientists. Engaging the public in science is essential for basic science findings that influence how we perceive the world around us.

For example, understanding that female birds do sing matters not only to scientists but also to the billions of people who hear the sounds of wild birds every day. In many species, males and females look similar from a distance, but can be distinguished by ear. Paying close attention to which sounds each sex makes and thinking about why they might be producing them opens up a richer window into the environment around us. It turns out female birds use songs for all the same reasons male birds do: to signal individual identity, defend valuable territories and attract potential mates.

Public awareness of female birdsong has the potential to change the science itself. Apps like eBird collect millions of public observations and audio recordings of birds every year. Increasing public engagement and involvement with research promises to benefit the scientific community and society more broadly. In many cases, scientists and experts already have strongly held biases about the way the world works, and these biases allow mistaken conclusions to persist. Public observers often make better observers of the world around them because they lack preconceived ideas.

Female birds sing! We welcome a future where research and communication combine to improve our understanding of the world around us and deepen our connections to each other and the natural world.

32．What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?

A．Who is to blame for the long-standing bias.

B．Why female birdsong is long ignored by scientists.

C．What contributes to diverse participation in science.

D．How men have conducted modern birdsong research.

33．Why is it important for us to be aware of female birdsong?

A．It will enable us to become real scientists.

B．It will help us distinguish bird species by ear.

C．It will expand our understanding of the world.

D．It will make advanced science accessible for all.

34．What does the underlined word "preconceived" mean in Paragraph 5?

A．Biased. B．Creative.

C．Mistaken. D．Varied.

35．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Why we Didn't Know That Female Birds Sing?

B．Advancing Science: How Bias Leads Us Forward

C．New Research Has Found Female Birds Sing Too!

D．A Case Study of Gender Bias in Science Reporting

第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Principles are universal truths that help us live effective and efficient lives. They are valuable for making the most of our time and energy.

Live deliberately

While you wait for the right moment to live, you forget that life is happening now. Don’t wait till the end of your life and discover that you did not live.

Living deliberately is about purposeful action — choosing to use your time, attention and energy productively. ____36____.

____37____

Find your own way in life. If you can’t, pursue something on the side in your spare time — it can change your perception about life and living it. Purpose can give us energy and motivation to live our life to the fullest. Find a path that is unique to you — trust that your path, strange though it will seem to others, is right for you.

Live in one time dimension — the present

We all have a choice to live in one of three different time dimensions at all times — the past, present and future. ____38____. They spend a lot of time thinking about everything that went wrong their past, or the worst thing that can go wrong in the future.

Living in the moment is not always easy. If you are having a hard time living in the moment, build your awareness skills. Learn to redirect your mind when it wanders. ____39____.

Always be learning

____40____. Learn from them, don’t just copy what works for them. Experiment with the tools and systems of people you admire and keep what works for your personal circumstances. Make life-learning is a life-long process — stay hungry, stay curious.

A．Be mindful of your thoughts and don’t let them consume you.

B．There will always be people who are better and wiser than you.

C．It means being aware of your actions, instead of acting automatically or reacting blindly.

D．Stop worrying about things you can’t change.

E．Most people choose to live in the past or the future but not the present.

F．Your life, your path and your failures should not look like other people’s.

G．Pursue your personal true north.

第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Once I started working after graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University, I decided to stay in the workforce and go to school part-time. I began my journey as an adult ___41___ in the Business Administration program at Wilfrid Laurier University. When I ___42___ from Laurier, a colleague introduced me to the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist （CEBS） program, which offered a professional credential（凭证）related to my field of ___43___

These days, I keep my industry knowledge ___44___ through reading industry publications, ___45___   relative conferences and taking an annual Continuing Education course. From a___46___interest perspective, I've taken music lessons and ___47___ in first aid, gardening and website development.

Some might call me a learning ___48___. I honestly can't imagine a time when I want to stop learning. Sometimes people ask me why I ___49___ to take courses when I am getting close to “retirement’’. When I look to the ____50____, 30 years of sitting on the couch watching Netflix isn't the kind of life I want to live. I need a reason to get out of bed in the morning, and something to keep me ____51____ active.

I am looking at the Plain Language program as an opportunity to learn a new skill that will not only make me ____52____ at my current job, but also will ____53____ some extra income once I leave my full-time career behind.

The days of being able to ____54____ education after university are long gone. So, continuous learning will be necessary to keep up with the pace of ____55____

41．A．designer B．teacher C．reporter D．learner

42．A．heard B．inferred C．graduated D．suffered

43．A．work B．training C．research D．education

44．A．current B．known C．useful D．remarkable

45．A．organizing B．attending C．recording D．confirming

46．A．secret B．personal C．unique D．common

47．A．choices B．measures C．courses D．responsibilities

48．A．celebrity B．master C．consultant D．addict

49．A．need B．agree C．continue D．refuse

50．A．truth B．demand C．effect D．future

51．A．financially B．physically C．mentally D．socially.

52．A．better B．stronger C．braver D．firmer

53．A．reduce B．generate C．reserve D．negotiate

54．A．care about B．leave behind C．insist on D．show off

55．A．comment B．purchase C．production D．change

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Two new entries, Tai Chi and the Wangchuan ceremony, were listed as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产) on Thursday.

Tai Chi is a traditional physical practice that is known ____56____ (have) relaxed, circular movements. Tai Chi works in harmony with breath regulation and the delicate development of a righteous mind. ____57____ (appear) during the mid-17th century in Wenxian County, Henan Province, China, it is now practiced throughout China by people of all ages. Tai Chi’s basic movements consist ____58____ wubu (five steps) and bafa (eight techniques) with a series of routines, exercises and tuishou, ____59____ means hand-pushing skills and is performed with a counterpart.

The Wangchuan ceremony, ____60____ other newly-selected intangible cultural heritage, was jointly put forward for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status by both China and Malaysia. First ____61____ (observe) in Fujian Province, China many hundreds of years ago, it now ____62____(main) exists in the coastal areas of Xiamen and Quanzhou, as well as in some overseas Chinese communities. ____63____ (perform), including different local operas, dragon and lion dances, and amazing puppet shows, among many others, are presented during the ceremony. UNESCO holds the belief ____64____ the ceremony brings back historical memories of ancestors’ ocean-going stories, reshapes social connections when faced with emergencies, and ____65____ (honor) harmony between humans and the ocean.

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

振华中学正在组织中学生科技创意大赛，要同学们创想一个新发明，解决我们生活中的一个难题。假设你报名参加了比赛，请为此次参赛书写一段英文演说稿，介绍你的创意。

请说明你的创意缘由，新发明的名称和功能，并举例说明它如何能帮助人们解决学习、生活或工作上的难题。

注意：

(1) 词数为100左右，开头和结尾已写好，不计入总词数。

(2) 内容可适当发挥，注意行文连贯。

Ladies and gentlemen,

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Thank you very much for your listening.

第二节（满分25分）

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

As a young boy, I was always a troublemaker and up to no good. I liked playing tricks and enjoyed treating animals in an unfriendly way, like running after cats crazily, making them scared at the sight of me. Besides, I often used a handmade catapult (弹弓) to shoot at birds on the trees.

All this did afford me indescribable pleasure but also got me unkind stares and blames from people around. My parents disapproved of my behavior and were constantly criticizing me for the tricks I played. I was even given a good beating from my father from time to time. Nevertheless, I ignored their warnings and did not correct my ways until an incident occurred.

One summer noon when I was eight, I was alone at home and just finished lunch. Feeling very hot and bored, I decided to hang around the neighborhood, holding my trusty catapult.

Soon, I came to Mr Smith’s house. His pet dog, big and strong, was tied to a post outside his house, lying in the shade lazily. Looking around, I found that no one was in sight. I decided to make good use of my catapult to play tricks on the massive dog. Picking up a few small stones from the ground, I aimed at the dog and fired them one by one. Several stones hit the poor dog and it began to bark (吠) loudly in pain and jump up and down. But I felt so fun that I didn’t stop doing so. Eventually, the dog’s anger was fueled and it barked wildly at me while struggling to break away from the rope. Not realizing anything wrong with my crazy behavior, I was just laughing happily.

Suddenly, the rope that tied the dog loosened and the big dog got free from its bonds. In no time, with a few powerful steps the dog was on me. Its sharp teeth sank into my leg. I screamed with pain and fright and fell to the ground, shouting out for help.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

3.约定地点以便当面详谈。

Luckily, my miserable shouts caught Mr Smith’s attention._________________________________________

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His words left me ashamed and I decided to make a change. _______________________________________

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注意:

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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