北京市房山区学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题.docx

1、北京市房山区学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题北京市房山区2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题本试卷共 12 页，共 100 分，考试时长 100 分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上， 在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将答题卡交回，试卷自行保存。第一部分 知识运用（共两节，25 分）第一节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，共 10 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写 1 个适当的词， 在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。AThe traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year int

2、o 24 solar terms. Grain Buds (小满 ), the 8th solar term of a year, 1 (last) half a month from May 20 this year to June 4.It means 2 the seeds from the grain are becoming full but are not ripe. In China, the 24 solar terms 3 (create) thousands of years ago to guide agricultural production. But the sol

3、ar term culture is still useful today to guide peoples lives through special foods, cultural ceremonies, gardening and even healthy living tips that correspond with each solar term.BMount Qomolangma, or Mount Everest, is the worlds 4 (high) mountain above sea level. Boasting unique Tibetan cultural

4、heritage and natural scenery, the Qomolangma National Nature Reserve protects 3.381 million hectares of the central Himalaya in the Tibet autonomous region. Its a natural area for rare animals including Tibetan antelopes, wild yaks and black-necked cranes 5 (live) in. This year marks the 60th annive

5、rsary of the first 6 (success) expedition to Mount Qomolangma, and the 45th anniversary of Chinas first accurate measurement of Qomolangmas height.CZhou Zhaoyan is just 6 years of age but she has touched the hearts of internet usersworldwide. Since her parents started to post her performances on vid

6、eo-sharing platform YouTube 7 early March, her account Miumiu Guitargirl has attracted more than 157,000 fans.The video of her singing Fly Me to the Moon, 8 (write) by Bart Howard, while playing guitar received over 5 million hits on the platform. In her version of the classic song, Hotel California

7、, by the Eagles, she is seen singing, playing guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums and maracas. Many of her 9 (song) are bossa nova style, a jazz-influenced music of Brazilian origin that was developed in the 1950s and 1960s. The girl has covered both Chinese and English songs. The most difficult is

8、 I Wish You Love, 10 was sung by bossa nova singer Lisa Ono.第二节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，共 15 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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I was nine years old when she entered our home in rural Virginia. My father 11 me to her with these words：“I would like you to meet the fellow who is 12 fo

9、r being theworst boy in this county and will probably start throwing rocks at you no later than tomorrow morning.”My stepmother walked over to me, 13 my head slightly upward, and looked me right in the eye. Then she looked at my father and replied,“You are wrong. This is not the worst boy at all, bu

10、t the 14 one who hasnt yet found an outlet for his enthusiasm.”That statement began a friendship between us. No one had ever called me smart. My family and neighbors had built me up in my mind as a 15 boy. My stepmother changed all that.She changed many things. She persuaded my father to go to a den

11、tal school, from which he 16 with great honors. She moved our family into the city, where my fathers career could be more suitable and my brothers and I could be better 17 at school.When I turned fourteen, she bought me a secondhand 18 and instucted me how to type in the flesh, telling me that she b

12、elieved that I would become a 19 . I knew her enthusiasm, I 20 it, and I saw how it had already improved our lives. I accepted her 21 and began to 22 for local newspapers. I was doing the same kind of writing that great day I went to interview Andrew Carnegie and received the task which became mylif

13、es work later. I wasnt the 23 beneficiary (受益人). My father became the wealthiestman in town. My brothers and stepbrothers became a physician, a dentist, a lawyer, and a college president.What power 24 has! When that power is released to support the certainty of ones purpose and is constantly strengt

14、hened by faith, it becomes an irresistible force which poverty and temporary defeat can never 25 .11. A. sentB. introducedC. handedD. passed12. A. rewardedB. favoredC. distinguishedD. praised13. A. raisedB. shookC. draggedD. bent14. A. stubbornestB. laziestC.proudestD. smartest15. A. cleverB. badC.

15、stupidD. polite16. A. graduatedB. quittedC. startedD. escaped17. A. entertainedB. controlledC. educatedD. respected18. A. bicycleB. radioC. cameraD. typewriter19. A. doctorB. writerC. typistD. teacher20. A. regardedB. suspectedC. ignoredD. appreciated21. A. orderB. criticismC. beliefD. description22

16、. A. writeB. readC. photographD. edit23. A. nextB. onlyC. sameD. real24. A. enthusiasmB. sympathyC. fortuneD. confidence25. A.winB. reachC. matchD. doubt第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 分）AFrom a live music festival that champions Mother Nature to the sporting artistry of the HSBC Womens

17、World Championship, Singapores dynamic line-up of events in February will have you at the edge of your seat. Here are the concerts, festivals and celebrations that await you in the Lion City.Chinatown CNY CelebrationsImmerse yourself in the rich culture and tradition of the Lunar New Year at the Chi

18、natown CNY Celebrations. The seven-week long festivities include a slew of activities for the young and old alike, with nightly street shows, a festive bazaar (街市), and an international LionDance competition.For two months, the streets of Chinatown will be decorated with lanterns and interesting mot

19、ifs (图案), from gold coins to the mythical zodiac animals of the Chinese lunar calendar.Date: 2 Jan - 22 Feb Venue: ChinatownDahlia DreamsInspired by the Lunar New Year, this enchanting floral showcase tells the mythological story of the Chinese zodiac animals. Weave your way through the Flower Domes

20、 elaborate topiary like sculptures, amidst more than 70 dahlia cultivars (品种) and indulge in anunforgettable visual feast. Date: 17 Jan - 23 FebVenue: Gardens by the Bay, Flower DomeHave a Squeaky New Year!Animal lovers can take a walk on the wild side at this Chinese New Year-themed event, happenin

21、g across the Singapore Zoo, Jurong Bird Bark and Night Safari.Keeping in theme with this years Chinese zodiac animal, visitors can check out the gambian pouched rat, clouded rat, speckled mousebird and more.The event will be accompanied by lion dance performances, themed mascots and a special Zoo-di

22、ac trail to reveal your fortune forecast.Date: 25 Jan - 8 FebVenue: Singapore Zoo, River Safari, Jurong Bird Bark and Night SafariChingay Parade Singapore 2020Join Singaporeans as they celebrate the largest street performance and float parade in Asia. An annual celebration of Singapores multicultura

23、l tapestry (织锦), this years entertainment isthemed Colours in Harmony, and will feature a mix of dazzling spectacle and dynamic performances.Grab some street food and participate in games at the carnival along the parade route, anddont forget to drop by NS Square for River Hongbao to marvel at the l

24、anterns and fireworks.Date: 31 Jan 1 Feb Venue: F1 Pit Building26. At the Chinatown CNY Celebrations, people could .A. buy the lanterns and interesting motifsB. enjoy an international Lion Dance competitionC. hear the mythological story of the Chinese zodiac animalsD. check out the gambian pouched r

25、at and speckled mousebird27. Where can visitors see the street performance and float parade?A. Chinatown. B. Singapore Zoo.C. Flower Dome. D. F1 Pit Building.28. What is the main purpose of the writing?A. To attract visitors.B. To describe events.C. To compare festivals.D. To evaluate activities.BSu

26、naians family left India and moved to the UK when she was 13. She had to start a new school.I remember it really well. My parents drove me to the school and said goodbye to me. I took a deep breath and walked into the school.I didnt know what to feel. I was excited and scared and a bit nervous, all

27、at the same time. There were lots of other kids around. They were already in groups of friends, but none of them said hello or anything. It was a strange feeling for me, like I didnt really belong there. I wanted to be somewhere else, but that wasnt possible.The first thing I had to do was register,

28、 so I went to a room in the school that had a sign saying “Administration”. Suddenly, I felt like I was some kind of criminal. They started asking me all kinds of questions. Then I went off to my first class.My first class. Wow, that was horrible. Perhaps it was because my hair or clothes were diffe

29、rent, but everyone just looked at me in such a strange way. And just like when I arrived, no one came to talk to me. Incredibly, thats never happened: no one has even taken the time to getto know me or like me. I have friends because I made the first move to meet people.Maybe the worst class that da

30、y, though, was Science. The teacher wasnt too bad. She introduced me to the class and showed me where to sit. But the other students? Well, they looked at me like I was a guinea pig or something they were going to use for an experiment. I hated every minute.Then there was a break and I went to sit s

31、omewhere alone, missing my mum and dad. But I thought theyd want me to keep trying, so I tried to be more positive in the next class. Not so good, though. Everyone talked to other students, but I sat by myself. At the end of the day, I couldnt wait to get out of there.But, as time passed, things hav

32、e got better. Now Im doing fine and I get OK grades. Ive learned lots of things but not what the teachers teach. Ive learned that Im strong and brave. Ive learned that I will succeed even if some things arent the way I want them to be.29. From the passage, we can learn that .A. Sunaina was well received upon the arrival at school