高二英语下学期第一学段考试试题.docx

1、高二英语下学期第一学段考试试题2019-2020年高二英语下学期第一学段考试试题 注意：本试卷共8页,满分100分,时间90分钟第一部分 阅读理解（共15小题,满分30分） AFlamenco (弗拉门科舞) is a typical dance and music in the south of Spain. It was brought to Spain by gypsy (吉卜赛) people ing from Eastern Europe in the 15th century.The three things needed to do flamenco are a good sin

2、ger, a Spanish guitar, and a good dancer. Normally, the scene of a flamenco show is a plank floor, and it can be in any theater or bar. But for something different in Granada, you can see Flamenco in typical caves where families of gypsy people lived in ancient times.Flamenco is divided into two gro

3、ups, the group of singers and the group of dancers. The group of singers is normally formed of men who sing and play the Spanish guitar. The men usually wear black suits, and the bottoms of their shoes are metal.The group of dancers is usually formed of women. The most beautiful thing in this part i

4、s how fast they can move their feet and the sound you can listen to. The sound of the shoes has the same rhythm as the music. I would like to describe a night in Granada when we decided to go to see a Flamenco show. As I said, in Granada the scene is a cave, and that makes you feel different. The so

5、und of the music with the sounds from the bottoms of the dancers shoes made me feel happy. The people watching were trying to clap to the rhythm of the music, but its impossible to do it because this art is just for professional people.We saw the joy of the gypsy people. They were happy and charming

6、 and they transmitted (传达) this to us with their music. Flamenco is definitely a great art!1. We know from the passage that Flamenco _. A. came from some countries of EuropeB. has been popular in Spain for 15 centuriesC. was invented by gypsy peopleD. was from the countryside of Spain2. What do we k

7、now about Flamencos players?A. Some singers are men and others are women.B. Men play the Spanish guitar while singing.C. Dancers are partly made up of women.D. What singers wear is nothing unusual except black suits.3. What makes the writer feel unusual is that _. A. women had to move their feet as

8、fast as the rhythm of the musicB. other people joined singers and dancers to play togetherC. the people watching couldnt clap to the rhythm of the musicD. the performance he saw was played in a caveBWhen I was going home to India last year, I called up my mother to ask if she wanted anything from Ch

9、ina.When India had not opened up its markets to the world, I carried suitcase loads of dark glasses and jeans. Thankfully, we can get all these anywhere in India now.Still, her answer surprised me, “Green tea.”As long as I can remember she didnt even drink Indian tea.I dutifully bought a big packet

10、of Longjing and headed home to hear the story. My mother and her brother, both regular newspaper readers, believed that Chinese green tea was the wonder drug for all illnesses.At the turn of the century, China was not really familiar to the average Indians. It was a strange country.How things change

11、! And how soon!Now every town of any size seems to have a “China Market”. And everyone is talking about China.The government of India has planned to send a team to China to see how things are done. A minister once said that India must open the doors for more foreign investments (投资) and such a step

12、would “work wonders as it did for China”.But its a twoway street. I just heard about a thousand Shenzhen office workers who have gone to Bangalore to train in software. Meanwhile, all the Indian IT majors are setting up a strong presence in China.No wonder that trade, which was only in the millions

13、just ten years ago, was expected to hit about $15 billion for last year and $20 billion by xx, a goal set by both governments.No wonder, my colleague wrote some weeks ago about this being the SinoIndian (中印) century as the two countries started on January 1 the SinoIndian Friendship Year.But what is

14、 still a wonder to me is my mother drinking Chinese tea.4. Why did the mother ask for Chinese green tea?A. She was tired of Indian tea.B. She had a son working in China.C. She believed it had a curing effect.D. She was fond of Chinese products.5. What does the author mean by “its a twoway street” in

15、 Paragraph 10? A. The exchanges between India and China benefit both.B. China and India have different traffic rules. C. Tea trade works wonders in both India and China. D. Chinese products are popular in both China and India.6. What do we know about the Indian IT industry? A. It will move its head

16、office to Shenzhen. B. It has attracted an investment of $15 billion. C. It caught up with the US IT industry in xx.D. It is seeking further development in China.7. In the text the author expresses _. A. his concern for his mothers health B. his surprise at Chinas recent developmentC. his support fo

17、r drinking Chinese green tea D. his wonder at the growth of Indias IT industryCTravelling can be a way to gain life experiences, especially during Spring Break a week long school vacation in the United States. But what if youre a student and dont have enough money for a trip? Dont worry. Here are so

18、me useful suggestions. Save: This probably is the most important preparation for travelling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so youll have more choices about where to go and how to get there. Plan ahead: Dont wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought on short

19、 notice. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security(安全) and savings. Do your homework: No matter where you go, research the places you will visit. Decide what to see. Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants. Plan sensibly: Write down what you e

20、xpect to spend for food and hotels. Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything. Travel in groups: Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By travelling with others you can share costs and experiences. Work as you go: Need more money to support your tr

21、ip? Look for work in the places you visit. Go off the beaten path: Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a lesserknown area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights. Pack necessary things: The most important things to take are not always c

22、lothes: Remember medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant. Use the Internet: The Net can help to save money. Some useful websites include Travelocity. , bargainslowestfare and Economictravel. .By planning sensibly, even students can enjoy the travel. Your t

23、ravel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.8. This passage is mainly about _. A. how to travel with enough money B. how to plan your travel C. how to make your travel interesting D. how to get life experiences9. Before your trip, the first thing you should do is _.A. to buy tickets in advan

24、ce B. to make a plan of the routeC. to save money by spending less D. to get information on the Internet10. During your trip, _.A. you can gain valuable life experiences B. you need more shoes than clothes C. you shouldnt look for work all the wayD. you should forget to do your homework11. The autho

25、r of the passage advises you _.A. not to visit dangerous places B. to share costs with any other peopleC. to buy anything you want to buy D. to go to lesserknown area DReuel Tolkien(18921973), the British linguist, writer. He created a fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings the well-known trilogy(三部曲).

26、Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa. When he was 4 years old, his father died and his family moved back to England. Tolkien graduated from Oxford University when he was 23 years old, and participated in the First World War. During the war, Tolkien suffered from “trench fever” and stayed i

27、n the hospital until the end of World War . It was during the days in the hospital that he began his writing career first.After the war, Tolkien became a linguist. He was an editor of the New English Dictionary of 19181920.However, he was more researching into Anglo-Saxon language which makes his ex

28、tensive contacts in Britain and the Nordic spread all over the folklore and mythology.In 1937, Tolkien pleted his first work The Hobbit. Although this was a fairy tale，it was also suitable for adults to read. Because of good sales，the publisher Allen & Unwin convinced Tolkien to write its sequel. Th

29、is encouraged Tolkien to plete his most famous works the epic (史诗) trilogy The Lord of the Rings. The works of writing went on for almost a year with the support from his good friend Lewis.At the beginning The Lord of the Rings was similar works for children，but after that writing style quickly beca

30、me serious and dark. The Lord of the Rings was one of the most popular literary works in the 20th century in terms of sales and readers evaluation. Tolkiens influence is important，for the success of The Lord of the Rings makes the fantasy novels of this literature genre(体裁)develop rapidly.12. When d

31、id Tolkien take part in World War?A. 1915. B. 1896. C. 1916. D. 1937.13. Which of the following statements is true?A. Tolkiens father died of “trench fever”.B. Tolkien wrote the New English Dictionary himself.C. Tolkien began his writing career in the hospital.D. The Lord of the Rings was finished a

32、bout half a year.14. What is Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings considered to be?A. The first works of Tolkien.B. Always serious and dark.C. The most popular literary works in the 20th century.D. Beneficial to the development of the fantasy novels.15. The word “evaluation” in the last paragraph is close to the meaning of “_”.A. value B. opinion C. interest D. hobby第二部分 英语知识运用