2019-2020学年北京市西城区高二上学期期末英语试题及答案
2020北京西城高二（上）期末英语2020.1本试卷共10页,共140分。
考试时长120分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上,在试卷上作答无效。
第Ⅰ卷(共75分)I.听力理解（共三节，22.5分）第一节:(共4小题;每小题1.5分，共6分)听下面四段对话,每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1.What is the weather like on Tuesday?A.Sunny.B.Windy.C.Cloudy.2.Where is the woman now?A.At home.B.In a theatre.C.At school.3.When will the first speech begin?A.At9:00a.m.B.At10:30a.m.C.At12:30p.m.4.Why does the woman make the call?A.To accept a job offer.B.To express thanks.C.To finish a survey.第二节:（共6小题;每小题1.5分，共9分）听下面三段对话,每段对话后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
每段对话你将听两遍。
听第5段材料，回答第5至第6小题。
5.How does the woman feel about the event?A.Surprised.B.Bored.C.Interested.6.Why do people attend the event according to the man?A.To learn how to bargain.B.To buy fashionable items.C.To find a meaningful purchase.听第6段材料，回答第7至第8小题。
7.What will the man do tonight?A.Send a report.B.Order a taxi.C.Play golf.8.Where is the woman?A.At the hotel.B.At the office.C.At the airport.听第7段材料，回答第9至第10小题。
9.What is troubling the high school student?A.Poor school scoring.B.Having no real friends.ck of personal space.10.Who are expected to attend the meeting?A.Parents.B.Students.C.Teachers.第三节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面一段独白,根据题目要求在相应的横线上写下第11题至第15题的关键信息。
每小题仅填写一个词。
这段独白你将听两遍。
A Personal ShopperJob ResponsibilityProvide expert11and give personal customer serviceProvide advanced knowledge of12,services,and trendsWorking Procedure Come to your home or officeMake a list of all the13you want to shop for Decide what gift would be14Pick out giftsPhone No.15II.完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共22.5分）阅读下面短文,掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Ekaterina is a famous skater.She16the activity of skating at the age of4.Since then,she has been devoted to one career that drives her life and17beauty,and romance into lives of millions of others.When she was11,she found a18partner,Sergei Grinkov,15years old then,with whom she could perform that acti vity in the most expressive,most elegant way.They were the most winning pair skaters on the ice in every way:The tiny fragile Ekaterina,in the19of her tall,strong,handsome partner,lovingly launched into the20,tenderly caught, and beautifully skated around the ice.Gradually,the two of them21together into a dream couple and the most beautiful kind of loving relationship.When she was19,she married him.They had a daughter,a charming girl they both loved and protected.And then,22in1995, during a routine practice session,her mate,her love,her partner,Sergei Grinkov,stopped,fell and died of a heart attack at 28.Ekaterina’s world seemed to end.It was her mum who lit her23to start remaking her life by saying“Little Dasha, having lost a father,needs at least a healthy mother.”This reminded her to ask a friend to send her24which had been left in the corner for a long ter she said in her book‘‘25is the only thing that can help people recover.’’In February 1996,Ekaterina skated a moving tribute(悼念)to Sergei,which she26to the music of Mahler’s Symphony No.5,the couple’s favorite.She was27at the beginning,because it had been a long time since she had skated alone.And she was afraid of the28the piece would recall.But that night,she did it.She filled up the29with her courage.No one who saw Ekaterina’s that night would forget her performance,just as she would never forget Sergei.But everyone was already learning,as she already learned,that30“goodbye”was the beginning of her new life.16.A.started B.learned C.marked D.watched17.A.drags B.brings C.pulls D.attracts18.A.quiet B.brave C.lovely D.perfect19.A.palms B.memory C.arms D.dream20.A.earth B.sky C.air D.space21.A.broke B.talked C.grew D.studied22.A.naturally B.suddenly C.immediately D.obviously23.A.determination B.imagination C.curiosity D.career24.A.gifts B.pictures C.books D.skates25.A.Interest B.Work C.Medicine D.Ambition26.A.sang B.applied C.adjusted D.performed27.A.nervous B.relieved C.happy D.disappointed28.A.words B.ideas C.emotions D.moves29.A.ice B.match C.chance D.gap30.A.crazy B.sad C.long D.favoriteII.阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AFind your new favorite West End musicals,from heartwarming adaptations and award-winning scores to extremely funny musicals and must-see London shows.The Lion KingEnjoy songs such as Circle Of Life.The award-winning adaptation of Disney’s TheLion King features music by Elton John,plus outstanding costumes and wonderfulspecial effects.The Lion King delights all ages with rhythms of Africa and touchingstories of love and life.Prices from£43.05Call077-533-0589for Booking!The Phantom of the OperaAndrew Lloyd Webber’s famous musical,The Phantom of the Opera,tells the tale of ashadowy character who attempts to make Christina the leading lady of the Paris Opera.With a fantastic plot and breathtaking scene,this long-running show is one of the must-see musicals in London.Prices from£30.75Call077-916-4545for Booking!Thriller–LiveSee Thriller–Live,a musical in memory of Michael Jackson and the Jackson5.Theshow joined London’s West End after three UK tours and popularity across Europe.Celebrate the career of the King of Pop during non-stop hits at this top London theatreshow.Prices from£32.72Call077-816-3148for Booking!School of RockRock out at this award-winning new musical.Based on the2003movie,School of Rockfollows the story of Dewey Finn and his discovery to transform a class of A-gradestudents into a real rock group.But will they make it to the Battle of the Bands?Booking until Feb.Prices from£18.00Call077-317-8315for Booking!Matilda The MusicalBe wowed by the Royal Shakespeare Company’s multi-award-winning production ofMatilda The Musical.Roald Dahl’s celebrated story bursts into life in this West Endmusical by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin.Children and adults alike will be delightedby the little girl with an extraordinary imagination.Prices from£24.00Call077-517-8367for Booking!31.The Phantom of the Opera is special because of its_____.A.excellent costumesB.experienced actorsC.attractive storyD.beautiful songs32.Which of the following musicals would most probably catch the eye of both kids and adults?A.The Phantom of the Opera.B.Matilda The Musical.C.School of Rock.D.Thriller–Live.33.What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To analyze musicals.B.To criticize musicals.C.To advertise musicals.D.To evaluate musicals.BNew Jersey Middle School Makes Students Go Phone-FreeA middle school in Union County,New Jersey,is forcing its stude nts to stay disconnected in class,by prohibiting cellphones.Maxson Middle School Principal Kevin Stansbury put forward the phone ban last week after he noticed some major issues in the school.“Our test scores were down,discipline was up,”he says.According tohim,students were too focused on their phones to pay attention to their lessons.So,he purchased Yondr pouches for the school.When students come into class each morning,they place their phones in the pouch,which isthen locked up tight.It can only be opened using a special device at the end of the day.The ban onmobile devices applies not just during class time but during breaks,with the only exceptions beingin times of emergency or in cases of students who need such devices to help with disabilities.Yondr pouchEighth-graders who spoke with News12New Jersey say that they noticed a change in a matter of hours.“It’s just better for everyone because you’ll understand how it feels to get more work done instead of paying attention to the phone,”says student Charlene V.“I’m usually listening to music,but today I got to communicate with all my friends,”says student Desiree Duncan.The program was originally met with resistance from students and parents,so the process was not that smooth.But teachers and administrators say that the program will have a major impact.“Students were talking and laughing and there were no cellphones other than being carried in the pouches,”Stansbury says.Teacher Nia Cummings says she even noticed students bouncing ideas off each other in class.She says students used to give up quickly and just look for answers on their phones.She says they now try to figure it out themselves.“Everyone is socializing and eating lunch together.That’s what I wasn’t seeing enough of when phone usage was at its worst,”she adds.Maxson Middle School is currently the only one in the district to use these pouches.Kevin Stansbury also called on all the schools in the community that it’s worth paying close attention to cellphone issues at secondary schools and taking actions when necessary.34.Maxson Middle School put forward the phone ban because students_____.A.weren’t focused on school workB.were always listening to musiced phones to cheat on examsD.stopped talking with others35What did the two eighth-graders tell the newspaper?A.Opposition from students.B.Teamwork with friends.C.Daily routine at school.D.Effect of the program.36.According to Nia Cummings,what change has the phone ban brought?A.Students discuss more in class.B.Students finish their work on time.C.Students guess the answers themselves.D.Students check messages during the break.37.It can be inferred from the passage that the phone ban_____.A.has brought little change to teaching and learningB.has gained support from every student and parentC.might be carried out in other schools in the communityD.might have good influence on students’health conditionsCLiving alone in nature is the kind of decision that looks great on paper.You could move away from the pressures of city life,to somewhere with a lower cost of living and more privacy.You could enjoy scenic views all year round,and adopt a simpler way of life.It’s not hard to see the appeal of this at all.But what happens when that all goes wrong?chas eA.look greatB.reveal their privacyC.overcome pressuresD.enjoy a lower living cost39.What does the underlined word“this”in Paragraph3refer to?A.Paul Kingsnorth helps readers develop an awareness of time and space.B.Paul Kingsnorth starts to have doubts about his ability as a writer.C.Paul Kingsnorth’s family live comfortably in a rural house.D.Paul Kingsnorth couldn’t afford a tiny rural house.40.What do you know about Paul Kingsnorth?A.He thinks it a perfect idea to live alone in nature.B.He earns money somewhere else to make ends meet.C.His latest book is about the attraction of wilder places.D.Living in the countryside landscape results in his depression.41.Why does the author mention Sylvain Tesson and his book?A.To inform readers of a famous French writer.B.To praise him for his marvelous writing skills.C.To explain how to live in the peaceful countryside.D.To emphasize more writers experience similar problems.DElon Musk,perhaps the world’s most famous businessman,has a habit of making statementsthat stretch the bounds of believability.On July16th,2019,he introduced a new type of brain-machine interface(BMI),starting fromthe design of a“neural lace(神经织网)”,a net of thin electrodes(电极)that capture theinformation from the brain.However,the electrodes must be flexible,so that they do not damage brain tissue and will last for a long time.And to make the implantation(植入)of so many electrodes safe,painless and effective,the process has to be automated.Mr.Musk’s team does indeed seem to have made progress towards these goals.Its presentation included videos of a robot that is best described as a sewing machine.This robot grabs“threads”,and shoots them deep into the brain through a hole.The firm has also designed a chip that can handle signals from as many as3,072electrodes.With all these technological breakthroughs,the firm now hopes to help people overcome such illnesses as blindness and paralysis.They designed a small device that would sit behind someone’s ear,picking up signals from the implanted chip and passing them on as appropriate.In a few years,using a brain implant to control your devices may be as prevalent as wearing wireless earphones today.Finally,Musk predicts neural lace will allow humans to be combined with AI systems, thus enabling the species to survive.Though,as this announcement shows,Mr.Musk does have a habit of presenting himself as the hero of the human race, the idea that some machines at least will come under the direct control of human brains seems possible to be carried out. The biggest barrier to this happening will probably not be writing the software needed to interpret brainwaves,but rather persuading people that the necessary surgery,whether by sewing machine or otherwise,is actually a good idea.42.We can learn from the first two paragraphs that_____.A.electrodes should be flexible to extend lifeB.Elon Musk constantly comes up with unexpected ideasC.a neural lace is used to store information from the brainD.electrodes are implanted by top surgeons for safety reasons43.What does the underlined word“prevalent”in Paragraph4probably mean?eful.mon.C.Professional.D.Appropriate.44.What is the hardest part of carrying out BMI?A.Convincing people to accept the surgery.B.Developing devices to perform the surgery.C.Writing the software to interpret brainwaves.rming people of the success of the surgery.45.What is the best title of this passage?A.The Neural Lace,A New Type of BMI.B.Elon Musk,the Hero of Human Beings.C.Artificial Intelligence,the Way to Survive.D.A Brain Implant,A Step to Control Machines.第Ⅱ卷（共65分）I.选词填空（共7小题；每小题2分，共14分）用方框中单词的适当形式完成下列句子,每个单词只能用一次。
北京市新高考2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷听力及参考答案(7页)
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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. What will the man do next?A. Turn off the TV.B. Watch a movie.C. Study with the woman.2. What does the woman think of her flat?A. Big.B. Expensive.C. Convenient.3. Why won’t the man climb the mountain?A. He worries about the weather.B. He prefers other exercises.C. He doesn’t feel well.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. A film.B. A lecture.C. A concert.5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a workshop.B. In a stadium.C. On a motorbike.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。
北京四中2019-2020学年第一学期期末考试高二英语试题及答案
北京四中2019-2020学年第一学期期末考试高二英语第一部分听力理解（共三节，满分7.5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．每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项．听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题．每段对话你将听一遍．1．（1.5分）What does the woman do in summer？A．Play basketball．B．Go climbing．C．Do sailing．2．（1.5分）Where did the man grow up？A．In Cornwall．B．In London．C．In Birmingham．3．（1.5分）When will the woman leave for the airport？A．At 8 p．m．B．At 9 p．m．C．At 10 p．m．4．（1.5分）What is the man doing？A．Sending an invitation．B．Expressing his thanks．C．Offering his help．5．（1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about？A．Getting Lucy a gift．B．Holding a birthday party．C．Going to a store．第二节（共4小题；每题1.5分，满分15.0分）听下面4段对话或独白．每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项．听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题．听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间．每段对话或独白你将听两遍．6．（3分）（1）What does the man think of the art course？A．Challenging．B．Interesting．C．Simple．（2）What do the speakers agree about？A．The teacher is amazing．B．The class size is reasonable．C．The technique is useful．7．（3分）（1）What did the woman try on in the department store？A．A hat．B．A coat．C．A sweater．（2）Where does the woman think she lost the scarf？A．On a bus．B．In the street．C．In a shop．8．（4.5分）（1）What is the relationship between the speakers？A．Husband and wife．B．Colleagues．C．Doctor and patient．（2）What does the woman want the man to do？A．Examine her．B．Send her to hospital．C．Give her some medicine．（3）What do we know about the woman？A．She is worried．B．She is badly ill．C．She is bored．9．（4.5分）（1）Who is the project run for？A．Parents．B．Children．C．Employers．（2）What is the main benefit for the speaker as a volunteer？A．Developing a love of learning．B．Learning from other volunteers．C．Having the opportunity to work with children．（3）What helps the speaker decide to be a social worker？A．The experience in working with children．B．The inspiration from this project．C．The faith in this project．第三节（共1小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）10．（7.5分）听下面一段独白，完成五道小题，每小题仅填写一个词．听独白前，你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有60秒钟的作答时间．这段独白你将听两遍．A Day TripPeople● （1）guide：Thomas● Driver：GaryRules● Fasten the seat （2）● No food or drinks on the （3）Arrangements● First destination：stay at Stonehenge，a（n）（4）site，for about an hour● Second destination：visit Bath which is on the RiverAvon，among the hills of England's（5）countries● Go back to London at 15：30第二部分完形填空（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．11．（30分）Music to My EarsRobby was 10 for his first piano lesson in my class．Much as he tried，he （1）even the basic rhythm．However，he dutifully reviewed the pieces that I required．Over the months he tried and tried while I （2）and encouraged him．At the end of each lesson he'd always say，"My mom's going to hear me play some day．"（3）it seemed hopeless．I only knew his mother from a（4）as she waited in her aged car to pick him up．Then one day Robbystopped coming．I was secretly （5）that he stopped because of his lack of ability．Weeks later I informed the students，including Robby，of the coming recital（独奏）．To my（6），Robby asked me if he could be included．I told him he really did not qualify because he had（7）out．He said his mom had been sick and unable to take him to lessons but he was still （8）．"I've just got to play!" he （9）．Something inside me let me allow him to．Then came the recital night．The gym was（10）with parents．I put Robby up（11），thinking that I could save his poor performance through my "curtain closer（谢幕）．"The recital went off smoothly．Then Robby came up on stage．His clothes were wrinkled and his hair was （12）．"Why didn't his mother at least make him comb his hair for this special night？" I thought．Robby pulled out the piano bench and began．I was not（13）for what I heard next．His fingers were （14）on the keys．Never had I heard Mozart played so well by people of his age．After he ended，everyone was （15）their feet in wild applause．In（16）I ran up on stage and put my arms around Robby．"I've never heard you play like that，Robby! How did you （17）it？"Robby explained，"Well，Miss Hondorf…remember I told you my mom was sick？…（18）she had cancer and passed away yesterday．She was born deaf，so tonight she could hear me play in heaven．I wanted to make it special．"There wasn't a （19）eye in the house．That night I felt he was the teacher and I was the pupil，for it was he who taught me the meaning of perseverance and （20）．（1）A．lacked B．had C．showed D．got（2）A．listened B．learned C．checked D．played（3）A．And B．But C．So D．Or（4）A．conversation B．performance C．distance D．picture（5）A．guilty B．sad C．anxious D．glad（6）A．relief B．surprise C．pleasure D．satisfaction（7）A．stepped B．worn C．run D．dropped（8）A．acting B．performing C．practicing D．recording（9）A．insisted B．suggested C．complained D．threatened（10）A．lined B．packed C．piled D．covered（11）A．least B．most C．first D．last（12）A．messy B．cool C．neat D．dull（13）A．eager B．concerned C．prepared D．grateful（14）A．hesitating B．dancing C．touching D．crawling（15）A．over B．under C．in D．on（16）A．chaos B．tears C．silence D．return（17）A．find B．feel C．make D．like（18）A．Gradually B．Suddenly C．Frequently D．Actually（19）A．dry B．curious C．bright D．wet（20）A．regret B．talent C．love D．courage第三部分阅读理解（共4小题；每小题6分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项．12．（6分）Pacific Science Center Guide● Visit Pacific Science Center's StoreDon't forget to stop by Pacific Science Center's Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visit．The store is located upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laser Dome．● Hungry？Our exhibits will feed your mind but what about your body？Our café offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options，in addition to seasonal specials．The café is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes．● Rental InformationLockers are available to store any belongings during your visit．The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3．Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance．● Support Pacific Science CenterSince 1962 Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion for discovery and lifelong learning in science，math and technology．Today Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and brings science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State．It's an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals，corporations，and other social organizations．Visit pacificsciencecenter．org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center．（1）Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center？A．In Building 1．B．In Building 3．C．At the Laser Dome．D．At the Denny Way entrance．（2）What does Pacific Science Center do for schools？A．Train science teachers．B．Distribute science books．C．Inspire scientific research．D．Take science to the classroom．（3）What is the purpose of the last part of the text？A．To encourage donations．B．To advertise coming events．C．To introduce special exhibits．D．To tell about the Center's history．13．（8分）When I was 17，I read a magazine article about a museum called the McNay，once the home of a watercolorist named Marian McNay．She had requested the community to turn it into a museum upon her death．On a sunny Saturday，Sally and I drove over to the museum．She asked，"Do you have the address？" "No，but I'll recognize it；there was a picture in the magazine．""Oh，stop．There it is!"The museum was free．We entered，excited．A group of people sitting in the hall stopped talking and stared at us．"May I help you？" a man asked．"No，" I said．"We're fine．" Tour guides got on my nerves．What if they talked a long time about a painting you weren't that interested in？Sally had gone upstairs．The people in the hall seemed very nosy（爱窥探的），keeping their eyes on me with curiosity．What was their problem？I saw some nice sculptures in one room．Suddenly I sensed a man standing behind me．"Where do you think you are？" he asked．I turned sharply．"The McNay Art Museum!" He smiled，shaking his head．"Sorry，the McNay is on New Braunfels Street．" "What's this place？" I asked，still confused．"Well，it's our home．" My heart jolted（颤动）．I raced to the staircase and called out，"Sally! Come down immediately!""There's some really good stuff up there．" She stepped down，looking confused．I pushed her toward the front door，waving at the family，saying，"Sorry，please forgive us．You have a really nice place．" Outside，when I told Sally what happened，she covered her mouth，laughing．She couldn't believe how long they let us look around without saying anything．The real McNay was splendid，but we felt nervous the whole time we were there．Van Gogh，Picasso．This time，we stayed together，in case anything else unusual happened．Thirty years later，a woman approached me in a public place．"Excuse me，did you ever enter a residence，long ago，thinking it was the McNay Museum？""Yes．But how do you know？We never told anyone．""That was my home．I was a teenager sitting in the hall．Before you came over，I never realized what a beautiful place I lived in．I never felt lucky before．You thought it was a museum．My feelings about my home changed after that．I've always wanted to thank you．"（1）What do we know about Marian McNay？A．She passed away．B．She worked as a community leader．C．She helped in the museum．D．She wrote articles for magazines．（2）Why did the author refuse the help from the man in the house？A．She disliked people who were nosy．B．She felt nervous when talking to strangers．C．She knew more about art than the man．D．She mistook him for a tour guide．（3）How did the author feel about being stared at by the people in the hall？A．Puzzled and annoyed．B．Concerned and anxious．C．Frightened and upset．D．Delighted and excited．（4）What could we learn from the last paragraph？A．People should have good taste to enjoy life．B．People should spend more time with their family．C．People tend to be blind to the beauty around them．D．People tend to educate teenagers at a museum．14．（8分）"When I grow up，I want to be a runner．" These words are spoken by thousands of Kenyan children．50 percent of the Kenyan top runners are members of Kalenjin，one minority race of the country．They make up less than two percent of Kenya's population．This fact has puzzled sports scientists．They have spent considerable time and effort trying to answer one question：What enables the Kalenjin people to run so fast？Although the question seems simple，finding the answer has proven to be difficult and controversial．A team of Danish sports scientists spent 18 months and discovered the Kalenjins had remarkably slow heart rates even when running long distances．Kalenjins live in high﹣elevation（高海拔）villages in the Rift Valley in westernKenya．People living at high elevations produce more red blood cells，which aid in the transport of oxygen throughout the body．Because the air is thinner and contains less oxygen at high elevations，the body produces more red blood cells．Scientists believe there is a connection between increased red blood cells and low heart rates and that both may enable high﹣altitude athletes to outperform those who train at low altitudes．The Danish scientists also studied the bodies of the Kalenjins and compared them to those of the Danes．They found that the Kalenjins have longer "birdlike"legs．The Kalenjins also have lower body mass indexes （a measure of body fat based on weight and height）and shorter bodies than Danish people．As a result of the Danish study，some scientists made the conclusion that the Kalenjins possess what is called a "speed gene（基因）"．However，Kenyan runners were offended by this conclusion．They owed their success to hard work and endless hours of training．Although the controversy over the "speed gene" remains unsolved，British runner Mo Farah's experience offers an interesting perspective on the subject．In 2005，he realized he wasn't meeting his potential as a runner．A group of Kenyan runners were training in England then．After he accidentally observed the Kenyans' strict training routines and dedication to their sport，Farah said it was like a switch had been turned on in his head．He began eating healthy foods，going to bed early，and training harder than he had ever trained in his life．As a result，Farah's running career exploded．He has won seven world and Olympic titles in the 5000m and regularly beats Kenya's top runners!Farah's story proves what Kenyans have known all along．Regardless of genetics，their success would not be possible without hard work，dedication，sacrifice，and mental toughness．Their "secret" is simple．Train hard，run fast，and never give up．（1）What interested the sport scientists？A．Kenyan sport history．B．Kanlenjins' running ability．C．Kanlenjins' training methods．D．Kenyans' enthusiasm for sport．（2）According to Danish scientists，what leads to Kanlenjins' success？A．Physical condition．B．Living style．C．Hard training．D．Strong will．（3）How did Kenyan runners think about Danish research result？A．Convincing．B．Unacceptable．C．Astonishing．D．Important．（4）Why is Mo Farah's story mentioned in the passage？A．To show running methods count．B．To encourage British athletes．C．To prove effort pays off．D．To support gene theory．15．（8分）By now，we are all aware that social media has had a tremendous influence on our culture，in business，on the world﹣at﹣large．Social media websites revolutionized the way people communicate and socialize on the Web．However，aside from seeing your friends' new baby on Facebook，or reading about Justin Bieber's latest conflict with the law on Twitter，what are some of the real influences？Social networks offer the opportunity for people to re﹣connect with their old friends and acquaintances，make new friends，share ideas and pictures，and many other activities．Users can keep pace with the latest global and local developments and participate in campaigns and activities of their choice．Professionals use social media sites like LinkedIn to enhance their career and business development．Students can work together with their peers to improve their academic and communication skills．Unfortunately，there are a few downsides too to social networking．If you are not careful，immoral people can target you for cyber bullying and disturbance on social sites．School children，young girls，and women can fall victim to online attacks which can create tension and suffering．If you are a victim of cyber bullying，do not take it lying down，but try to take appropriate legal action against the attacker．Many companies have blocked social networks as addicted employees can distract themselves on such sites，instead of focusing on work．In fact，studies show that British companies have lost billions of dollars per year in productivity because of social media addiction among employees．Also，what you carelessly post on the Net can come back to trouble you．Revealing（泄露）personal information on social sites can make users vulnerable（易受伤害的）to crimes like identity theft，stalking，etc．Many companies perform a background check on the Web before hiring an employee．If a potential employee has posted something embarrassing on social media，it can greatly affect their chances of getting the job．The same holds true for our relationships too，as our loved ones and friends may get to know if we post something undesirable on social networks．Social media has its advantages and drawbacks as each coin has two sides．It is up to each user to use social sites wisely to enhance their professional and Social life，and exercise caution to ensure they do not fall victim to online dangers．（1）Paragraph 2 mainly shows that social networks．A．benefit users in various waysB．offer professionals good chancesC．guide users to make right choicesD．help students finish their homework（2）Faced with problems caused by social media，some companies．A．take legal action against the attackersB．avoid posting embarrassing informationC．refuse to hire potential addicted employeesD．forbid the use of social networks during work time（3）The main purpose of this passage is to．A．share experiences in using social mediaB．provide some advice on social problemsC．raise public awareness of social problemsD．remind people to wisely use social media（4）Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage？A．B．C．D．I：Introduction P：Point Sp：Sub﹣point （次要点）C：Conclusion第四部分阅读信息还原（满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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．16．（10分）Where did your family eat dinner last night？In the car on the way to sport？At McDonald's？Or at the dinner table？A survey taken a few years ago found that 28% families ate dinner together at home seven nights a week．Another quarter said they ate together three or fewer nights a week．Once upon a time the situation was different．（1）Plates，forks and spoons would be laid out．As dinner time approached，an increasing number of hungry mouths would begin to appear with the question，"What's for dinner？"（2）The data seems to point to two main issues：overworked parents and overscheduled children．When mum or dad do get home in the evening，they are soon in the car again to send the children to soccer，music，tutoring，and a host of other events．This nightly ceremony around the dinner table is both vital and fruitful；it is what keeps a family together．Sure，the conversation is not always significant and children argue．And sometimes the deepest and most meaningful times ina family are not at the table at all．（3）The dinner table is the place where a family builds an identity．Storiesare passed down，jokes are exchanged and the wider world is examined through the lens （镜头）of a family's values．Children pick up vocabulary and a sense of how conversation is structured．（4）Dinner time is "family time"．Coming back daily to the same place helps gain familiarity．The significance of dinner time is more than above．Studies show that the more families eat together，the less likely the children are to smoke，drink，get depressed，and develop eating disorders，and the more likely they are to do well in school and learn how to socialize．One professor at Rutgers University in New Jersey stated，"（5）"So start by planning some stay at home family dinners together．Just family talk．A．A meal is a time for parents to civilize their children．B．Each night the dining table would be set with a simple cloth．C．Why not cut back on a few activities and have dinner with your family？D．What accounts for this decline in families eating together today though？E．They also learn good table manners，something that will benefit them for life．F．It was important for children and parents to sit down together and get to know each other．G．However，there is still something unique about the time a family spends around the dinner table．第五部分书面表达（共三节，满分5分）第一节选词填空（共1小题；每小题5分，满分5分）根据句意，选择适当的词并用其正确的形式填空，有两个词为多余选项．每空只填一个词．17．（5分）devote beat close vary stick recommend hide（1）We want to provide an education where each student has the chance to discover their talents．（2）Police officers and firefighters are honored today for their bravery and to their duty．（3）Lanterns，usually made of colorful thin paper，come in shapes and sizes．（4）Today the average American spends about a week a year getting in traffic jams．（5）I've attached my contact information in the letter in case you have further questions．第二节语法填空（共1小题；每小题15分，满分15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空．在未给提示词的空白处仅填空1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空．18．（15分）AThe Great Wall of China is more than 6，000 kilometers long．It winds （1）（it）way from west to east，across deserts，over mountains，through valleys and at last it reaches the sea．The Great Wall has a history of over twenty centuries．The first part of it （2）（build）during the Spring and Autumn period．During the Qin Dynasty，to keep the enemy out of his empire，Emperor Qin Shi Huang had all the walls （3）（join）up．Thus，the Great Wall came into being．The Great Wall is wide enough at the top for five horses or ten men to walk side by side．Along the wall are watchtowers，（4）soldiers used to keep watch．Fires were lit on the towers as a warning when the enemy came．It was （5）（extreme）difficult to build such a wall in the ancient days without any modern machines．All the work was done（6）hand．Thousands of men died and were buried under the wall they built．The Great Wall was made not only of stone and earth，but of the flesh and blood of millions of men．BFew people I know seem to have much desire or time to cook．Making Chinese（7）（dish）is seen as especially troublesome．Many westerners who come to China cook much less than in their own countries once they realize how cheap it can be to eat out．I still remember （8）（visit）a friend who'd lived here for five years and I was shocked when I learnt she hadn't cooked once in all that time．While regularly eating out seems to（9）（become）common for many young people in recent years，it's not without a cost．The obvious one is money；（10）（eat）out once or twice a week may be affordable but doing this most days adds up．There could be an even（11）（high）cost on your health．Researchers have found that there is a direct link between the increase in food eaten outside the home and the rise in weight problems．CAlthough he is only eleven years old，James helps（12）aged．Every day，he goes to Redhill by train to help three old people with housework and shopping．In this way，he has made their lives much easier．It is through James' hard work that a Neighborhood Care Program has been started．So far，James and his friends （13）（form）a group of young volunteers to seek out the people（14）need help．They do this without funding and without recognition．Their main aim is （15）（make）a difference through personal sacrifice．第三节作文（满分20分）19．（20分）要求：1）请使用括号内所给的全部单词（gather，reach，prefer，delay，effort）创作故事，并在文中划线进行标注；2）注意故事的逻辑性和合理性；3）注意答题规范，表格之外的内容不予考虑．参考答案第一部分听力理解（共三节，满分7.5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．每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项．听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题．每段对话你将听一遍．1．【答案】见试题解答内容【分析】略【解答】C【点评】略2．【答案】见试题解答内容【分析】略【解答】C【点评】略3．【答案】见试题解答内容【分析】略【解答】A【点评】略4．【答案】见试题解答内容【分析】略【解答】C【点评】略5．【答案】见试题解答内容【分析】略【解答】A【点评】略第二节（共4小题；每题1.5分，满分15.0分）听下面4段对话或独白．每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项．听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题．听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间．每段对话或独白你将听两遍．6．【答案】见试题解答内容【分析】略【解答】BB【点评】略7．【答案】见试题解答内容【分析】略【解答】CB【点评】略8．【答案】见试题解答内容【分析】略【解答】CAA【点评】略9．【答案】见试题解答内容【分析】略【解答】BBA【点评】略第三节（共1小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）10．【答案】见试题解答内容【分析】略【解答】Tour 17．belt 18．coach 19．historic 20．western【点评】略第二部分完形填空（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．11．【答案】1﹣5 AABCD 6﹣10 BDCAD 11﹣15 DACBD 16﹣20 BCDAC【分析】文章讲述Robby虽然缺乏最基本的节奏感，但是为了让得癌症的妈妈听到他优美的演奏，还是坚持不懈的练习，在妈妈去世后，Robby在舞台上演奏的很出色，这是因为他在给天堂的妈妈演奏．【解答】（1）A．考查动词及语境理解．A．lacked缺乏，B．had有，C．showed表示，D．got得到．虽然他努力了，但是他甚至缺乏基本的节奏感．选A．（2）A．考查动词及语境理解．A．listened听，B．learned学习，C．checked检查，D．played玩，打．几个月的时间，他一遍又一遍的尝试，我听着鼓励他．选A．（3）B．考查连词及语境理解．A．And并且，B．But但是，C．So因此，D．Or或者．他说："我妈妈有一天会来听我演奏，但是这似乎是没有希望的．选B．（4）C．考查名词及语境理解．A．conversation对话，B．performance表演，C．distance距离，D．picture图画．从下文的as she waited in her aged car to pick him up．可知作者只是远距离的看过他的妈妈，选C．（5）D．考查形容词及语境理解．A．guilty有罪的，内疚的，B．sad悲哀的，C．anxious焦虑的，D．glad高兴的．从下文的that he stopped because of his lack of ability．可知作者因为Robby没有来还很高兴，选D．（6）B．考查名词及语境理解．A．relief缓解，B．surprise 惊讶，C．pleasure快乐，D．satisfaction满意．使我惊讶的是，Robby问我他可不可以参加．选B．（7）D．考查动词及语境理解．A．stepped踏上，B．worn穿，C．run跑，D．dropped掉落，drop out不再参加，退出，脱离．我告诉他他真的不合格，因为他落后了．选D．（8）C．考查动词及语境理解．A．acting表现，行动，B．performing表演，表现，C．practicing练习，D．recording 记录．他说他妈妈生病了，不能带他来上课，但是他还在练习．选C．（9）A．考查动词及语境理解．A．insisted坚持，B．suggested 建议，C．complained抱怨，D．threatened威胁．从前面的句子："I've just got to play!"可知他坚持要参加表演，选A．（10）D．考查动词及语境理解．A．lined排列，B．packed包装，收拾行李，C．piled堆，D．filled填满．体育馆挤满了父母，用be crowded with"挤满了"选D．（11）D．考查形容词及语境理解．A．least最少，B．most最多，C．first第一，D．last最后．从下文的thinking that I could save his poor performance through my"curtain closer（谢幕）．"可知作者将Robby放在最后一个，选D．（12）A．考查形容词及语境理解．A．messy混乱的，B．cool冷静的，C．neat整洁的，D．dull枯燥的．从前面的句子：His clothes were wrinkled可知Robby的衣服是皱着的，头发是凌乱的选A．（13）C．考查形容词及语境理解．A．eager渴望的，B．concerned关心的，担心的，C．prepared准备好的，D．grateful感激的．从下文的：His fingers were __49__ on the keys．Never had I heard Mozart played so well by people of his age．可知作者对于下面听见的没有做好准备，选C．（14）B．考查动词及语境理解．A．hesitating犹豫，B．dancing跳舞，C．touching 触摸，D．crawling爬行．他的手指在键盘上跳舞．选B．（15）D．考查介词及语境理解．A．over在…上面，B．under在…下面，C．in在…里面，D．on在…上面．他演奏结束了，每个人都站起来疯狂的鼓掌，be on one's feet站起来，选D．（16）B．考查名词及语境理解．A．chaos混乱，B．tears泪水，C．silence沉默，D．return回来．我含着眼泪跑到舞台上拥抱Robby．选B．（17）C．考查动词及语境理解．A．find发现，B．feel 感觉，C．make制作，D．like喜欢．你是怎么做到的．Makeit做到，选C．（18）D．考查副词及语境理解．A．Gradually逐渐地，B．Suddenly突然地，C．Frequently频繁地，D．Actually 实际地．事实上，Robby的妈妈得了癌症，昨天去世了．选D．（19）A．考查形容词及语境理解．A．dry干的，B．curious好奇的，C．bright 明亮地，D．wet潮湿的．房间里面没有一个眼睛是干的，说明每个人都感动的哭了，选A．（20）C．考查名词及语境理解．A．regret后悔，遗憾，B．talent才能，C．love 爱，D．courage勇气．那天晚上他是老师，我是学生，因为是他教会我坚持和爱的含义．选C【点评】本题是完形填空．完形填空注重考查考生整体把握文意的能力，做题时首先要通读全文，了解大意，在此基础上要结合上下文语境以及一些语言和语法知识做出正确的选择．第三部分阅读理解（共4小题；每小题6分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项．12．【答案】（1）﹣（3）BDA【分析】本文是一篇应用文．主要介绍了太平洋科学中心并呼吁呼吁人们找到各种各样的方式来支持太平洋科学中心．【解答】（1）B．细节理解题．根据文章第一段"The store is located upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laser Dome．该商店位于3号楼楼上的激光穹顶旁边．"可知在太平洋科学中心3号楼楼上的激光穹顶旁边可以买到纪念品．故选B．（2）D．细节理解题．根据文章第四段，Today Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and beings inquiry based science education to classrooms and company events all over Washington State．如今，太平洋科学中心每年为130多万人提供服务，并在华盛顿州的教室和公司活动中开展基于调查的科学教育．可知，现在Pacifc Science Center毎年向130多万人提供服努，并开始把科学教育带到教室．结合选项，故选D．（3）A．目的意图题．从文章最后两句It's an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals，corporations，and other social organizations．Visit pacificsciencecenter．org tofind various ways you can support Pacific Science Center．这是一项了不起的成就，如果没有个人、公司和其他社会组织的慷慨支持，我们是无法取得这一成就的．访问太平洋科学中心．找到各种方式，你可以支持太平洋科学中心．可知，本文旨在呼吁个人、公司和其他社会组织对太平洋科学中心进行慷慨捐助，提供支持．故选A．【点评】1．直接信息题：直接信息题是指能够直接从原文中找到信息，选项在语言表达上与原文基本一致的题目．2．间接信息题：间接信息题是能够从原文中找到信息，但在语言表达上与原文有差异，做题时需要对原文信息进行转换．3．综合信息题：综合信息题是指这类题目所涉及的信息不是原文的某一句话，可能是原文的几句话，或者是散落在文章不同的地方，要求学生把原文所提供的信息综合起来分析，而不能断章取义．13．【答案】（1）﹣﹣（4）ADAC【分析】本文主要讲述作者和萨利驱车去参观麦克内伊博物馆的故事．由于博物馆是免费的，她们进去时，大厅里的人们停止了谈话，盯着他们．她们看了很长时间，最后才知道这是一个私人的民宅．【解答】（1）A．细节理解题．根据文章第一段，When I was 17，I read a magazine article about a museum called the Mc Nay，once the home of a watercolorist named Marian Mc Nay．She had requested the community to turn it intoa museum upon her death．当我十七岁时，我读到一篇关于麦克内伊博物馆的杂志文章，以前是一位名叫玛丽麦克内伊水彩画家的家，她要求社区在她死后把它变成一个博物馆．可知，Marian Mc Nay去世了，结合选项，故选A．（2）D．细节理解题．根据文章第四段，"May I help you？" a man asked．"No，" I said．"Were fine" Tour guides got on my nerves．What if they talked a long time about a painting you weren't that interested in？"我能帮你什么忙吗？"一个男人问．"不，"我说．"很好"导游让我很紧张．如果他们对一幅你不感兴趣的画谈论很长时间你会怎么办呢？可知，作者认为房子里和她打招呼的是导游，她怕一直给她介绍自己不喜欢的东西，因此拒绝了他的帮助，结合选项，故选D．（3）A．观点态度题．根据文章第四段，The people in the hall seemed very nosy（爱窥探的），keeping their eyes on me with curiosity．What was their problem？大厅里的人似乎很爱窥探他人的隐私，他们都非常好奇地盯着我看，他们有什么问题吗？可知，当作者被大厅里的人盯着的时候，感觉非常的困惑，A．Puzzled and annoyed 困惑的和烦恼的；B．Concerned and anxious关心的和焦虑的；C．Frightened and upset害怕的和忐忑不安的；D．Delighted and excited高兴地和兴奋地．结合选项，故选A．（4）C．推理判断题．根据文章最后一段，Before you came over，I never realized what a beautiful place I lived in．I never felt lucky before．You thought it was a museum．My feelings about my home changed after that．I've always。
2019-2020学年北京四中高二上学期期末考试英语试题 解析版
北京四中2019－2020学年上学期高二年级期末考试英语试卷(试卷满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟)第一卷(四部分，共100分)第一部分听力理解(共三节，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。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1. What does the woman do in summer?A. Play basketball.B. Go climbing.C. Do sailing.2. Where did the man grow up?A. In Cornwall.B. In London.C. In Birmingham.3. When will the woman leave for the airport?A. At 8 p.m.B. At 9 p.m.C. At 10 p.m.4. What is the man doing?A. Sending an invitation.B. Expressing his thanks.C. Offering his help.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Getting Lucy a gift.B. Holding a birthday party.C. Going to a store.第二节(共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分)听下面4段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至7题。
6. What does the man think of the art course?A. Challenging.B. Interesting.C. Simple.7. What do the speakers agree about?A. The teacher is amazing.B. The class size is reasonable.C. The technique is useful.听下面一段对话，回答第8至9题。
北京市西城区2019_2020学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题
北京市西城区2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题A卷满分90分第一部分I.听力理解（共三节，满分22.5分）第一节：（共4小题；每小题1.5分，满分6分）听下面四段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1. What time does the party start?A. At 5:45.B. At 6:00.C. At 6:30.2. What should the woman prepare for the interview?A. A presentation.B. A computer.C. A guide book.3. Why does the man ask for a leave?A. To study overseas.B. To go on vacation.C. To attend a wedding.4. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Boss and employee.B. Husband and wife.C. Mother and son.第二节：（共6小题；每小题1.5分，满分9分）听下面三段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟作答的时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第5段材料，回答第5至第6小题。
5. When is the woman’s first lecture?A. On Tuesday.B. On Wednesday.C. On Saturday.6. How does the man like to listen to lectures?A. By recording the lectures.B. By taking notes while listening.C. By skimming the key points first.听第6段材料，回答第7至第8小题。
北京市西城区2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题(含解析)
9. What is troubling the high school student?
A. Poor school scoring. personal space.
B. Having no real friends. C. Lack of
10. Who are expected to attend the meeting?
W: Mm...they can take turns talking about issues like friendship, and try to make the situation better. M: Well, this won’t fix every issue, but may prevent more future problems. 第三节:(共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 7.5 分) 听下面一段独白, 根据题目要求在相应的横线上写下关键信息。每小题仅填写一个词。【此 处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
second session begins at 10:30, and lunch will be served at 12:30. 4.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Why does the woman make the call?
A. To accept a job offer.
B. To express thanks.
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【答案】11. advice 12. products 13. people 14. perfect 15. 1-800-987 【解析】 【原文】 The holiday season is around the corner. The stores will be crowded with busy shoppers all looking for the perfect gift. Time is important to everyone, and shopping for presents can be time-consuming. Why not hire a personal shopper?
北京市新高考2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷及参考答案（10页）
北京市新高考2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷及参考答案（10页）按秘密级事项管理★启用前北京市新高考2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷英语注意事项:1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AFor more than two decades, France is known as the world’s most popular tourist attraction, receiving 82 million foreign tourists every year. Here are some of the best places to visit in France.MarseilleMarseille is one of Europe’s oldest cities and France’s second largest city. Having a nice climate, Roman ruins, medieval (中世纪的) architecture and cultural scenes, Marseille is also a working city with several universities and industries. One of Marseille’s best natural attractions, the Calanques are a series of small rivers with astonishing blue water and splendid cliffs.LuberonDuring the summer months, many people like to experience charming villages in Luberon. This region in central Provence took off as a tourist attraction after Peter Mayle published his books about life in Provence. With its large quantities of forests, fields of lavender (薰衣草), farmers markets and colorfully painted houses, you’ll soon see why Luberon is such a tourist attraction.DordogneThere is just so much to see and do in Dordogne, beginning with picture-postcard villages and castles. The scenery is pretty amazing, too, with the Dordogne River running through it. Dordogne also has some of the best ancient cave art in France. The walls of Lascaux feature mainly animals, which are a must-see.ParisAttracting more than 45 million visitors every year, Paris is the world’s most popular tourist attraction. Paris, the capital city of France, is just like a little “France”. It is known for its romantic environment and commands in industries like business, entertainment, fashion, art and culture, In addition to the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris is also home to some of the world’s finest museums.1. What can visitors do in Marseille?A. Enjoy the romantic environment.B. Appreciate the best ancient cave art.C. Learn about the medieval architecture.D Experience the charming fields of lavender.2. Why is Luberon a tourist attraction?A. Partly because of its latest fashion.B. Partly because of its finest museums.C. Partly because of its splendid history.D. Partly because of its natural scenery.3. Where will the visitors go if they want to see castles?A. Marseille.B. Dordogne.C. Paris.D. Luberon.BLetting her take the wheelMy daughter, Mia, is 16 and learning to drive. Many parents are freaked out (惊慌失措) about putting their easily distracted teenagers in charge of a fast-moving chunk (大块) of glass and steel. My wife refused to teach her, leaving the task to me.I’ve learned a few things. First, Mia didn’t know how to drive at all. She didn’t even know where to put the key. It was like watching a chimpanzee try to solve a puzzle. Worse, she couldn’t remember that D was for drive, and R meant reverse (倒车).Then came the road rules. Mia likes to sail past stop signs. I had to explain that “STOP means STOP”. Had she actually read the r ule book? “Yes,” she said, but she forgot most of it. “It was so boring.”Although I had been driving her around for her whole life, she hadn’t learned anything.Despite these things, I’ve also learned that I enjoy teaching her. I think I’m pretty good at it. I am much calmer than I thought I would be.I also enjoy the one-on-one time we have together. We have some good conversations. So far, we have covered her friends’ hairstyles and how stressed she feels after school. I enjoyed communicating with her.One Sunday evening, we were driving down a narrow back street, deep in conversation, when I realized that the car was moving quite fast. “SLOW DOWN!” I yelled, yanking (猛拉) the hand brake (手刹).We stopped the car and sat in the dark for a minute. “You can’t go that fast,” I said. “You don’t know enough yet.” I put my hand on her head, “I don’t want anything to happen to you.”“Me neither.” she said.“Okay, cool,” I said. “Let’s go.”she started the car and we headed back home.4. What can we know from the first four paragraphs?A. Mia was worried about driving.B. Mia didn’t get along with her mother.C. Mia was a beginner at driving.D. Mia was naturally good at driving.5. The author enjoys teaching Mia mainly because _____.A. it helps him be calmer in daily lifeB. he gets to know more about herC. it is more hands-on teachingD. he can help plan her future6. How did the author feel when Mia drove fast?A. Angry.B. Impatient.C. Concerned.D. Disappointed.7. What is the author’s main purpose of writing this article?A. To show parents how to teach driving.B. To describe what it’s like to have a teenage daughter.C. To prove teenagers can be easy to communicate with.D. To remind parents to value the time they spend with their kids.CNew law lets students sleep inWhen your alarm clock rings and you drag yourself out of bed, you probably wonder: Why on earth does school have to start so early?Fortunately, there is a new law to back you up―or better still, science.A law in California, passed on Oct 13, requires that public middle schools begin classes no earlier than 8:00 am and that high schools start no earlier than 8:30 am. The law will go into effect by July 1, 2022.Starting school at 8:00 or 8:30 in the morning may not sound like too big of a change, but it could mean one more hour of sleep for students who used to start school at 7:30 or even earlier.“The effect of that one hour is something they will be feeling as 40-year-old adults,” Sumit Bhargava, a sleep expert at Stanford University told The New York Times. He said that not having enough sleep can affect students’ mental health and increase the risk of getting fat and diabetes (糖尿病).In the short run, students’ school performances should improve almost immediately. Kyla Wahlstrom, a researcher at the University of Minnesota’s College of Education, found that students who have enough sleep are more alert (机敏的) in class and get better grades.Some might say that urging students to go to bed earlier could have been a much easier solution than changing the school timetable across an entire state. But according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, teenagers go through biologicalchanges when they enter puberty (青春期), which makes it difficult for them to fall asleep before 11: 00 pm. So when school starts at 8: 00 or earlier, they can hardly get the ideal 8.5-9.5 hours of sleep that experts suggest they need to do their best in the daytime.This is why when the new law came out, its author, Anthony Portanti no, said, “Generations of children will come to appreciate (感激) this historic day and our governor for taking bold action.8. When should public high schools start classes according to the California’s new law?A. No earlier than 7:30 am.B. No earlier than 8:00 am.C. No earlier than 8:30 am.D. No earlier than 9:00 am.9. What can we learn from Bhargava’s words?A. The amount of sleep people need changes with age.B. Lack of sleep affects adults more than children.C. Sleep problems are one of the leading causes of diabetes.D. Lack of sleep could lead to health problems.10. What do we know about teenagers’ sleep patterns?A. Less sleep is needed when they enter puberty.B. Ideally, they need eight hours of sleep a night.C. They may have difficulty falling asleep before 11:00 pm.D. They often wake up at midnight due to biological changes.11.Where does this passage probably come from?A. A textbook.B. An advertisement.C. A newspaper.D. A biography.D“Severe flooding in Venice that has left much of the Italian city under water is a direct result of climate change,” the mayor says. The highest water levels in the region in more than 50 years would leave a permanent mark, Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro tweeted. “Now the government must listen,” he added. “These are the effects of climate change. The cost will be high.”The waters in Venice peaked at 1.87m, according to the tide monitoring centre. Only once since official records began in 1923 has the tide been higher, reaching 1.94m in 1966. St Mark’s Square — one of the lowest parts of the city — was one of the worst hit areas. St Mark’s Basilica was flooded for the sixth time in 1,200 years, according to church records. Pierpaolo Campostrini, a member of St Mark’s council, said four of those floods had now occurred within the past 20 years.The mayor said the famous landmark had suffered grave damage. The crypt was completely flooded and there are fears of structural damage to the basilica’s columns. The city of Venice is made up of more than 100 islands inside a lagoon (濒海湖) off the north-east coast of Italy. Two people died on the island of Pellestrina, a thin strip of land that separates the lagoon from the Adriatic Sea. One of them was electrocuted (触电身亡) as he tried to start a pump in his home.Mr Brugnaro said the damage was huge and that he would declare a state of disaster, warning that a project to help prevent the Venetian lagoon suffering devastating floods must be finished soon. “The situation is dramatic. We ask the government to help us,” he sa id on Twitter, adding that schools would remain closed until the water level subsides. He also urged local businesses to share photosand video footage of the devastation, which he said would be useful when requesting financial help from the government.12. Why was St Mark’s Square one of the worst hit areas?A.Because it lied on the coast of the sea.B.Because it was in the low-lying area in Venice.C.Because the flood first flew through this place.D.Because it was a place where it rained most heavily.13. What does the underlined word“devastating ” mean?A. Slight.B. Urgent.C. Destructive.D. Unforgettable.14. What did Mr Brugnaro do to get the government’s support?A. He would declare a state of disaster.B. He would ask the schools to remain closed.C. He made a project to prevent the lagoon suffering floods.D. He called on local businesses to share information on social media.15. What can we learn from the passage?A. Two people died from drowning.B. It is the highest water level since being recorded.C. The flood has caused basilica’s columns being damaged.D. St Mark's Basilica has been flooded four times in the past20 years.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。
2019-2020学年北京四中高二上学期期末考试英语试题解析版
2019-2020学年北京四中⾼⼆上学期期末考试英语试题解析版北京四中2019－2020学年上学期⾼⼆年级期末考试英语试卷(试卷满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟)第⼀卷(四部分，共100分)第⼀部分听⼒理解(共三节，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。
每段对话后有⼀道⼩题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关⼩题和阅读下⼀⼩题。
每段对话你将听⼀遍。
1. What does the woman do in summer?A. Play basketball.B. Go climbing.C. Do sailing.2. Where did the man grow up?A. In Cornwall.B. In London.C. In Birmingham.3. When will the woman leave for the airport?A. At 8 p.m.B. At 9 p.m.C. At 10 p.m.4. What is the man doing?A. Sending an invitation.B. Expressing his thanks.C. Offering his help.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Getting Lucy a gift.B. Holding a birthday party.C. Going to a store.第⼆节(共10⼩题；每题1.5分，满分15分)听下⾯4段对话或独⽩。
每段对话或独⽩后有⼏个⼩题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独⽩前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每⼩题。
听完后，每⼩题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独⽩你将听两遍。
听下⾯⼀段对话，回答第6⾄7题。
北京市西城区2019-2020学年高二上学期期末英语试题
北京市西城区2019—2020学年度第一学期期末试卷高二英语本试卷共10页, 共140分。
考试时长120分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上, 在试卷上作答无效。
第Ⅰ卷 (共75分)I. 听力理解(共三节，22.5分)第一节: (共4小题; 每小题1.5分，共6分)听下面四段对话, 每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the weather like on Tuesday?A. Sunny.B. Windy.C. Cloudy.2.【【【【【【【【【【【【【【【【【【Where is the woman now?A. At home.B. In a theatre.C. At school.3.【【【【【【【【【【【【【【【【【【When will the first speech begin?A. At 9:00 a.m.B. At 10:30 a.m.C. At 12:30 p.m.4.【【【【【【【【【【【【【【【【【【Why does the woman make the call?A. To accept a job offer.B. To express thanks.C. To finish a survey.第二节:(共6小题;每小题1.5分，共9分)听下面三段对话, 每段对话后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
每段对话你将听两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
【【【【【【【【【【【【【【【【【【5. How does the woman feel about the event?A. Surprised.B. Bored.C. Interested.6. Why do people attend the event according to the man?A. To learn how to bargain.B. To buy fashionable items.C. To find a meaningful purchase.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
【解析】北京四中2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题
北京四中2019－2020学年上学期高二年级期末考试英语试卷(试卷满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟)第一卷(四部分，共100分)第一部分听力理解(共三节，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。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1. What does the woman do in summer?A. Play basketball.B. Go climbing.C. Do sailing.2. Where did the man grow up?A. In Cornwall.B. In London.C. In Birmingham.3. When will the woman leave for the airport?A. At 8 p.m.B. At 9 p.m.C. At 10 p.m.4. What is the man doing?A. Sending an invitation.B. Expressing his thanks.C. Offering his help.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Getting Lucy a gift.B. Holding a birthday party.C. Going to a store.第二节(共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分)听下面4段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至7题。
6. What does the man think of the art course?A. Challenging.B. Interesting.C. Simple.7. What do the speakers agree about?A. The teacher is amazing.B. The class size is reasonable.C. The technique is useful.听下面一段对话，回答第8至9题。
英语_2019-2020年北京市某校高二(上)期末英语试卷(含答案)
2019-2020年北京市某校高二（上）期末英语试卷一、填空题1. 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
（1）Children should help parents with ________ chore.（2）I wish my mother will not ________ with my decisions.（3）Red ________ luck in China, while it means passion in the West.（4）The ________ of rainforest is leading to the death of many animals.（5）Medical technology has ________ greatly, which is good for patients.（6）The population in Sanya can ________ to 40,000 during the tourist season. （7）The popularity of foreign culture will ________ the survival of traditional culture.2. 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
（1）Children should help parents with ________ chore.（2）I wish my mother will not ________ with my decisions.（3）Red ________ luck in China, while it means passion in the West.（4）The ________ of rainforest is leading to the death of many animals.（5）Medical technology has ________ greatly, which is good for patients.（6）The population in Sanya can ________ to 40,000 during the tourist season. （7）The popularity of foreign culture will ________ the survival of traditional culture.3. 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。