高二下学期期末考试英语试题.docx

1、高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、单项填空 （共20小题，20分）从各题A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。1. Dont take the lift in a fire _ the lift may bee trapped between floors. A. as B. when C. so that D. as if 2. Mr. Bean is an internationally recognized _ character on TV or films, who often makes audiences burst out laughing. A. tragedy

2、 B. romantic C. edy D. historical3. - What time did you find the lion escape from the zoo? - _ five oclock _ the afternoon.A. At; in B. At; on C. On; in D. On; at4. - Whats the date today? - _ is January the seventh, xx. A. That B. It C. This D. He 5. When the earthquake took place, I _ the evening

3、news. A. was watching B. watch C. had watched D. am watching6. You _ be late for the lecture since you are the speaker. A. wouldnt B. might not C. neednt D. shouldnt7. The programs _ easily if you use a short-wave radio. A. can pick up B. pick up C. can be picked up D. will pick up 8. - Where is the

4、 best place to meet? - How about _ outside the theatre? A. meeting B. to meet C. meet D. met9. _ Mary was in poor health, she continued to carry out her duties. A. Since B. Although C. Because D. As10. The boy lived in a part of town _ there were no schools. A. where B. which C. that D. who11. In a

5、way, Pompeii is like a “time capsule” _ a frozen moment in history.A. preserving B. gathering C. rewinding D. witnessing12. _ the heavy rain, they had to stop the basketball match.A. In the hope of B. Because ofC. In need of D. Instead of 13. I was not able to go to his party because I was caught _

6、a heavy rain last night. A. on B. in C. by D. up14. Before he went to school, he _ more than 2,000 words. A. learns B. learned C. has learned D. had learned 15. Jim had his left leg _ in the football match yesterday. A. break B. broke C. broken D. breaking 16. Charlie Chaplins performance greatly am

7、used audiences_ their nationality or culture. A. because of B. except for C. regardless of D. thanks to 17. We were too late because we _ for the train over an hour before it arrived. A. are waiting B. were waiting C. have been waiting D. had been waiting18. Jane and Joan _ be good neighbors before

8、they moved away from here. A. needed to B. ought to C. had to D. used to 19. - Im addicted to the online games, I just cant _ them. - I think youd better go to see a psychologist.A. get rid of B. keep out of C. e across D. refer to 20. I _ to meet you at the railway station, but I got into trouble.

9、A. am planning B. was planning C. have planned D. had planned二、完形填空 （共20小题，20分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从各题的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。I believe in my mother. My belief began when I was just a kid, 21 I dreamed of being a doctor.My mother was a 22 . Through her work, she observed that 23 people spent a lot more time

10、 24 than they did watch television. She 25 that my brother and I could only watch two to three pre-selected TV programs during the week. With our free time, we had to read two books each from the Detroit Public Library and 26_ written book reports to her. She would mark them up with check marks and

11、under-line the important 27 . Years later we realized her marks were only a 28 . My mother was an illiterate (文盲). Although we had no money, between the covers of those books, I could go anywhere, do anything and be 29_.When I entered high school I was an A-student, 30 not for long. I wanted the fan

12、cy clothes. I wanted to hang about with the guys. I went from being an Astudent then to a B-student then to a C-student, but I didnt 31 . I was cool. One night my mother came home from working her multiple jobs and I 32 about not having enough Italian knit shirts. She said, Okay, I will give you all

13、 the money I make this week by scrubbing floors and 33 bathrooms, and you can buy the family food and pay the bills. With everything left over, you can have all that you want. I was very 34 with that arrangement but 35 I got through allocating (分配) money, there was nothing left. I realized my mother

14、 was a financial genius to be able to keep a 36 over our heads and any kind of food on the table, much less to buy clothes. I also 37 that immediate satisfaction wasnt going to get me anywhere. Success 38 intellectual preparation. I went back to my studies and became an Astudent 39 , and eventually

15、I fulfilled my dream and I became a 40_.21. A. where B. which C. when D. who 22. A. servant B. teacher C. worker D. nurse23. A.healthy B. successful C. powerful D. clever 24. A.searching B. reading C. working D. training 25. A.wanted B. insisted C. suggested D. announced 26. A.hand in B. turn over C

16、. pick up D. write down 27. A.titles B. ideas C. books D. parts 28. A.game B. trick C. pleasure D. task 29. A.anybody B. nobody C. somebody D. everybody 30. A.and B. so C. but D. or 31. A.know B. care C. face D. stop 32. A.thought B. chatted C. plained D. worried 33. A.repairing B. cleaning C. rubbi

17、ng D. watching 34. A.encouraged B. puzzled C. moved D. pleased 35. A.as soon as B. if C. once D. since 36. A. wall B. house C. window D. roof 37. A. realized B. imagined C. believed D. noticed 38. A. suited B. required C. made D. matched 39. A. even B. forever C. before D. again 40. A. professor B.

18、expert C. doctor D. boss 三、阅读理解 （共20小题，40分）阅读下面短文，从各题A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。2019-2020年高二下学期期末考试英语试题Father Christmas is at risk of serious illness because of his bulging waistline and needs to cut down on the mince pies, doctors warned. A survey of shopping centre Santas in Scotland revealed an average

19、waist size of 47 inches - seven inches more than is considered safe. Dr Miles Fisher, consultant physician at Glasgow Royal Infirmary said: The image of Santa is of a round, jolly person but if you have obesity around your tummy, then it is very bad for you. Before, we thought it was just not good t

20、o be overweight but now we know that having fat around your middle is particularly bad. That fat produces hormones, which have been associated with heart disease and other conditions. According to health guidelines, having a waist circumference of more than 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women i

21、s a key indicator of abdominal obesity（腹型肥胖）. It is associated with a greater risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes（糖尿病）. And people who have rounder stomachs, known as central obesity, are more at risk than people who are merely overweight. Perhaps Santa should consider cutting back on the sherr

22、y as well.41.What is the best title for the passage?A. Doctors order Santa to go on a diet B. Overweight Causes Many DiseasesC. A Survey on Father Christmas D. Father Christmas should be Jolly42.Generally speaking, if a mans waist size is about _ inches, he is likely to be healthy.A. 54 B.25 C. 47 D

23、. 37 43. What does the underlined word probably mean in the first paragraph?A. 强壮的 B. 鼓起的 C.扁细的 D. 修长的44.Who are likely to develop heart disease or type 2 diabetes? A. people who are merely overweight B. people who are fat and jolly C. people who are slim D. people who have rounder stomachs 45. Acco

24、rding to the passage, Father Christmas should be _.A. funny and strong. B. amusing and a little fatC. quick and handsome D. healthy and seriousBIn the very early 1800s, a young boy about 14 years old named John lived in an orphanage (孤儿院) in Old England along with several other children. Orphan mean

25、t unwanted and unloved.Christmas was the one day of the year when the children didnt work and received a gift, an orange. Usually they tried to taste and preserve it for so long that it often rotted before they ever peeled(剥开)it to enjoy the sweet juice. Many thought were expressed as Christmas time

26、 approached.The children would say, “I will keep mine the longest.” John usually slept with his next to his pillow. This year John was overjoyed by the Christmas season. He was being a man and stronger and soon he would be old enough to leave. He would save his orange until his birthday in July.Chri

27、stmas day finally came. The children were so excited as they entered the big dining hall. Immediately the master shouted, “John, leave the hall and there will be no orange for you this year.” Johns heart broke violently wide open. He turned and went swiftly back to the cold room. Then he heard the d

28、oor open and each of the children entered. Little Elizabeth with her hair falling over her shoulders, a smile on her face, and tears in her eyes held out a piece of rag to John. “Here John,” she said, “this is for you.” As he lifted back the edges of the rag he saw a big juicy orange all peeled and

29、quartered and then he realized what they had done.John never forgot the sharing, love and personal sacrifice his friends had shown him that Christmas day. In memory of that day every year he would send oranges all over the world to children everywhere.46. The first paragraph is mainly to tell us tha

30、t _. A. John lived in the early 1800s B. Johns parents had died C. John lived a hard life in an orphanage D. John lived with several other children47. These children would be happiest when _. A. they got the special gift B. they preserved it very long C. they finally enjoyed the sweet juice D. they

31、entered the dining hall48. What would overjoy John most the next year according to the second paragraph? A. He placed his orange next to his pillow. B. He would eat his orange on his birthday. C. He wouldnt get his special gift. D. He would stay in the orphanage for another year49. According to the text, where did Johns orange e from this year? A. It was made up of what these children donated. B. His master gave him a whole one again. C