人教版2020学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题新 人教

2019学年高二英语第一学期期末试卷

考试时间： 100 分钟

第一部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

He lived his whole life as a poor man. His art and talent were recognized by almost no one. He suffered from a mental illness that led him to cut off part of his left ear in 1888 and to shoot himself two years later. But after his death, he achieved world fame. Today, Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh is recognized as one of the leading artists of all time.

Now, 150 years after his birth on March 30, 1853, Zundert, the town of his birth, has made 2003 “The van Gogh Year” in his honor. And the van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, home to the biggest collection of his masterpieces, is marking the anniversary with exhibitions throughout the year. The museum draws around 1.3 million visitors every year. Some people enjoy the art and then learn about his life. Others are first interested in his life, which then helps them understand his art.

Van Gogh was the son of a pastor(牧师). He left school when he was just 15. By the age of 27, he had already tried many jobs including an art gallery salesman and a French teacher. Finally in 1880, he decided to begin his studies in art.

Van Gogh is famed for his ability to put his own emotions into his paintings and show his feelings about a scene. His style is marked by short, broad brush strokes(笔画).“Instead of trying to reproduce exactly what I have before my eyes, I use color more freely, in order to express myself more forcibly,” he w rote in a letter to his brother in 1888.

Van Gogh sold only one painting during his short life. He relied heavily on the support from his brother, an art dealer who lived in Paris. But now his works are sold for millions of dollars. His portrait of Dr. Gacher sold for $89.5 million in 1990. It is the highest price ever paid for a painting. “I think his paintings are powerful and the brilliant colors in them are attractive to people,” said a Van Gogh’s fan.

1. All through his life, Van Gogh .

A. depended on his brother

B. worked hard on art studies

C. was not recognized by people

D. expressed himself in paintings

2.Van Gogh killed himself because of .

A. the poor life

B. his illness

C. his pain from left ear

D. the objections from the artists of his time

3.One of the characteristics of Van Gogh’s paintings is.

A. the likeness between his paintings and the reality

B. the short time for him to complete a painting

C. the various styles mixed together

D. the special strokes he made

4.We can infer from the passage that .

A. his powerful art came from his poor life

B. his fellow townsmen regret treating him unfairly

C. all his paintings were drawn in the last 10 years of his life

D. most of his paintings are kept in the museum of his hometown

B

India now accounts for (占据)17.5% of the world’s population - India’s population has grown by more than 181 million people over the past decade to 1.21 billion, according to the 2011 census (人口普查)result.

The figure shows India’s large population is growing fast —181 million is only slightly lower than the entire population of Brazil. But the speed of growth has slowed — from 21. 5% in the last ten years to 17.6% now.

More people now live in India than in the United States, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan and Bangladesh combined.

India is on course to overtake China as the world’s most populous nation by 2030, but its growth rate is falling, figures show. The census also shows a continuing preference for boys —India’s sex ratio (比例)is at its worst since the country was founded in 1947.

Statistics show fewer girls than boys are being born or surviving. The gender imbalance has widened every ten years since 1947. According to the 2011 census, there were 914 girls for every 1,000 boys under the age of six.

“This is a serious problem,” Census Commissioner C. Chandramauli told a press conference in the capital, New Delhi. Government officials said they would review all their policies towards it, which they admitted were failing. The male population has grown by 17.19% to reach 623.7 million while the female population has risen by 18.12% to reach 586.5 million.

Uttar Pradesh, the census shows, is the most populous state with 199 million people and Lakshadweep the least populated at 64,429.

There is good news in the field of education. The literacy rate (识字率)has gone up from about 65% in 2001 to 74% in 2011.

India started the 2011 census in April last year and its census is carried out every 10 years.

5. According to the text, what’s the speed of India’s population growth now?

A. 21.5%.

B. 17.6%.

C. 17.19%.

D. 18.12%.

6. The underlined word “it” in the text refers to.

A. the literacy rate

B. India’s large population

C. the 2011 census

D. the gender imbalance

7.We can learn from the text that .

A. more Indians have been educated in the past ten years

B. New Delhi has a larger population than Uttar Pradesh

C. Brazil’s population is lower than 181 million

D. India will have a larger population than China in ten years

8.In which section of a magazine could this passage be found?

A. Travel & Custom.

B. World & Population.

C. Education & Development.

D. Economy & Environment

C

Perhaps one of the most outstanding things about South African culture is that it is not one single culture, but rather a range of different cultures, making South Africa one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.

There are a number of cultural attractions in South Africa which are definitely worth visiting. Take, for instance, one of the most famous ones—Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela, the first black president of the country, was once imprisoned ! for his efforts to free his people from oppression. In KwaZulu-Natal you will find that the Zulu culture is still very much alive in the descendents (后代)of the ancient Zulu king Shaka at Shakaland. Here tribal dance and song is performed with vigor and you can explore the mysterious world of the Sangoma with much ceremony. In the Eastern Cape you’ll discover the rem ains of Saartjie Baartman—a woman who suffered terrible humiliation at the hands of self-righteous (自以为是的) Europeans and who has become a symbol of female empowerment (赋权) some 200 years after her death. A visit to the Drakensberg Mountains will make you learn about some of the oldest rock art in the country, while a trip to the different kinds of art galleries and theaters in most of the cities and towns is an excellent way to enjoy South African art and drama. Music is another part of South African culture which exemplifies the range and diversity of this country's culture.

Classical music, although European in nature, is enjoyed regularly at all fresco(壁画) concerts across the country amidst the beauty of large botanical gardens. Jazz is a favourite in the townships and it has developed and diversified into three distinctive styles: Township Jazz, Black Jazz, and Marabi. Kwaito is another favourite. Rock and pop are also popular and a number of South African musicians have created sounds which simply cannot be confined to a particular music group, but they are very South African in nature. So come and enjoy a hands-on introduction to South Africa’s rainbow of culture!

9. This passage mainly tells us the of South Africa.

A. diversity of people

B. places of interest

C. culture

D. music

10. People who want to pay respect to a heroine can go to .

A. Robben Island

B. KwaZulu-Natal

C. the Eastern Cape

D. Drakensberg Mountains

11. According to the second paragraph, the Zulu culture .

A. is disappearing

B. has a long history

C. is a mix of many cultures

D. is little known to the outside world

12.How many kinds of jazz are mentioned in the last paragraph?

A. Only one

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

D

Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:

●Visit art muse ums. They offer some activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名) by children's favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.

●Head to a natural h istory museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.

●Go to a You theater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.

●Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums

around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy

a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.

13. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit .

A. a You theater

B. an art museum

C. a natural history museum

D. a hands-on science museum

14. What can kids do at a You theater?

A. Look at rock collections.

B. See dinosaur models.

C. Watch puppet making.

D. Give performances.

15. What does “hands-on science” mean in the last paragraph?

A. Science games designed by kids

B. Learning science by doing things

C. A show of kid s’ science work

D. Reading science books

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，选项中有两项为多余选项。

Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it’s easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight : ? Schedule yearly exams. ____16_____ Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.

? Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it’s extremely important to wear sunglasses . ___17____.

? Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. _____18____ Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.

? ____19____ As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.

? Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses(隐形眼镜). Many Americans use

contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. ____20____ Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.

A. Eat your greens.

B. Eye care should begin early in life.

C. They can properly protect your eyes.

D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.

E. Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight.

F. Always follow the doctor’s advice for appropriate wear.

G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.

第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I take the train to work every morning from a train station near my house. I can get to the station quite 21 because there is a shortcut (捷径))to the station. But in the summer, it can get quite smelly because of all the 22 . So I always try to 23 through it. Today I was trying to do so as usual 24 something made me stop for a moment. I saw the most beautiful 25 by an old woman walking in front of me with the help of a white 26 .

She was short and 27 and had white hair. She was walking 28 as each step took some effort. I hadn’t specially noticed her29 , until she stopped near a rubbish bin.

She slowly placed her walking stick 30 the rubbish bin. Then she leaned (倚靠)on it with her right hand. She bent down and 31 the rubbish. She clearly found it 32 and it took her a while. She 33 some rubbish with her left hand and slowly straightened (挺直))herself up again. All the while she used the rubbish bin to 34 herself. She threw the rubbish inside the bin and then 35 walking. It all took her great effort.

There’s so much rubbish and no one ever does36 about it. I was moved to 37 this old woman make such a great effort to keep even a small part of it 38 !

I haven’t been able to39 thinking about that all day.

I want to follow her example. I’ve decided to pick up rubbish off the40 if

I see it from now on. I hope people will do the same as I do.

21. A. hard B. early C.

easily D. late

22.A.rubbish B. boxes C. bottles D. paper

23.A.walk B. pass C. go D. rush

24.A.so B. therefore C. when D. because

25.A.back B. act C. mark D. color

26.A.bike B. stick C. dog D. umbrella

27.A.weak B. rich C. clever D. sad

28.A.quickly B. happily C. angrily D. slowly

29.A.at midnight B. at dusk C. at last D. at first

30.A.in B. around C. against D. under

31.A.searched for B. threw away C. reached for D. looked for

32.A.unable B. difficult C. different D. impossible

33.A.picked up B. dropped down C. put in D. lifted up

34.A.warm B. help C. support D. hide

35.A.continued B. started C. enjoyed D. remembered

36.A.something B. anything C. everything D. nothing

37.A.feel B. see C. have D. let

38.A.busy B. beautiful C. dirty D. clean

39.A.keep B. stop C. mind D. regret

40.A.wall B. desk C. ground D. classroom

第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Jean is a 17-year-old high school student. On Saturday mornings, Jean and her friends take part in the programme 41_______(call) SAVE THE KIDS. They travel to a poor area of Washington D. C. They help 42__________ (young) students learn how to read and to solve mathematics problems. Many American teenagers join in programmes 43__________ serve their communities. 44________ weekends Jean sometimes works at an ice-cream store. 45________she is not working, she gets together with her girlfriends. They might go to a movie, to a shopping mall or to an eating place. Or they might attend 46________ sports event of their high school. They also often stay at one girl’s house for the night.

Like teenagers in most parts of the country, Jean began driving a car when she was 16 years old.47_________, she does not have her car. She must share the family car with her parents. About 70 percent of American teenagers have their own cars. Many of them drive their cars to school every day. Jean does not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol. Neither do her friends. But many teenagers at her school do. Drinking alcohol is a major problem there. Every weekend teenagers have parties, where 48 ________drink alcohol. Then they drive to other parties. People under the age of 21 49__________ (not allow) to drink alcohol in the United States. And it is dangerous to drink 50_________ drive a car. Yet this does not stop some teenagers.

第四部分：写作（共两节满分35分）

第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧ ），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意： 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不记分。

Dear Mary,

I receive your e-mail just now. Don't worry about me. I'm getting

on well with my research work in the lab. But to my great surprises, you say you will give up learn English. The reason is because you have not done well in it recently and you have lost interest. I'm afraid I can’t agree about you. I know it is difficulty to learn English, but English is wide used in the world today. It will be important tool in our future work. Beside, it is becoming more and more important in our daily life. If you study hard, you will be succeed. Do remember that where there is a will, there is a way. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours,

Li Hua

第二节：书面表达（满分25分）

为了优化英语学习环境,提高英语教学水平,你校已决定聘请Mr White到你校担任英语外教。请以学生李华的身份给怀特先生写一封100词左右的信,对他的课堂教学提出自己的建议。要点包括:

1. 欢迎到我校教英语;

2. 具体的教学建议;

3. 祝他在学校一切顺利。

注意:1. 词数100左右;2. 可适当增加细节使行文连贯;3. 开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数。

Dear Mr White,,

________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

高二英语期末答案

第一部分选择题

第二部分非选择题

语法填空

41. called 42. younger 43. that/ which 44. At/ On 45. When 46. a 47. However 48. they 49. are not allowed 50.and

第三部分写作

一．短文改错

Dear Mary,

I receive(received) your e-mail just now. Don't worry about me. I'm getting on well with my research work in the lab. But to my great surprises(surprise), you say you will give up learn (learning)English. The reason is because(why) you have not done well in it recently and you have lost interest. I'm afraid I can’t agree about (with)you. I know it is difficulty(difficult) to learn English, but English is wide(widely) used in the world today. It will be(加an) important tool in our future work. Beside(besides), it is becoming more and more important in our daily life. If you study hard, you will be(be去掉) succeed. Do remember that where there is a will, there is a way. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours,

Li Hua

书面表达：

One possible version

Dear Mr White,

I am more than glad to learn that you will come to our school and work as our Foreign English teacher. I am convinced it will be beneficial to our English study. Now I would present my suggestions about your English teaching.

Firstly, I hope you will introduce something about Western culture and customs, which will broaden our horizons and arouse our interest in English. Secondly, you could organize some interesting actiities in which we can practice speaking English. For example, you could let us perform some English plays. Last but not least, could you select some excellent English films and play them in class? If so, we can talk about them and exchange ideas with each other.

I would appreciate it if you could consider my suggestions. Besides, I hope you will enjoy staying here and lie a happy life.

Yours sincerely，

Li Hua