高二英语上学期第二学段考试试题.docx

1、高二英语上学期第二学段考试试题2019-2020年高二英语上学期第二学段考试试题 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） AThree pretty ladies were being trained to bee detectives by a policeman. To test their skills in recognizing a suspect (嫌疑犯), the policeman showed the first lady a picture for five seconds and then asked how she

2、could recognize him. She thought it easy, for the suspect had only one eye. The policeman felt disappointed at this funny answer. He showed the second lady the picture for five seconds and asked her how she would recognize him. The second lady giggled, flipped her hair, and said, “Ha! Its easy to fi

3、nd the oneeared person!” Her answer also made the policeman angry. Turning to the third lady, he asked, “This is your suspect, and how would you recognize him?” He added quickly, “Think hard before giving a stupid answer.” The third lady looked at the picture carefully for a moment and said, “Hmm.th

4、e suspect is wearing contact lenses (隐形眼镜).” The policeman was surprised and speechless, because he really didnt know himself if the suspect wore contacts or not. “Well, that is a good answer. Wait here for a few minutes while I check his file.” He left the room and went to his office, checked the s

5、uspects file in his puter and returned with a beaming smile. “Wow! I cant believe it.Its TRUE! The suspect does in fact wear contact lenses. Good work! How were you able to make such a wise observation?” “Thats easy, ”the blonde replied, “He cant wear glasses because he only has one eye and one ear!

6、”1. Which of the following cannot conclude from the passage that detectives should have?A. They must be humorous.B. They must be pretty.C. Their observation must be keen.D. They must be good at thinking.2. According to the passage we can infer that_.A. the picture was just a side of the suspectB. th

7、e suspect was easy to be recognizedC. the suspect must be a disabled personD. the suspect was caught by the policeman3. What will probably happen to the three ladies after this test?A. The first lady may be accepted as a detective at once.B. The second lady may be accepted as a detective at once.C.

8、All of them may be given more training courses or fired.D. The third lady is good at thinking and neednt any training.BAlan worked in an office in the city. He worked very hard and really wanted to take a holiday.He usually went to the seaside, but one day he saw an ad in a newspaper. “Enjoy country

9、 life. Spend a few weeks at Willow Farm. Good food, fresh air, horse riding, walking, fishing. Good prices.”“This sounds like a good idea,” he thought. “Ill spend a month at Willow Farm. Ill enjoy horse riding, walking and fishing. Theyll make a change from sitting by the seaside.”Four days later he

10、 returned home.“Whats wrong with Willow Farm?”His friend Jack asked him. “Didnt you enjoy country life?”“Country life was fine,” Alan said, “but there was another problem.”“Oh, what?”“Well, the first day I was there a sheep died, and we had roast mutton for dinner.”“Fresh meat is the best.”“I know,

11、but on the second day a cow died, and we had roast beef for dinner.”“Lucky you!”“You dont understand,” Alan said.“On the third day a pig died and we had roast pork for dinner.”“A different roast every day, ”Jack said.“Let me finish,” Alan said, “on the fourth day the farmer died and I didnt dare to

12、stay for dinner!”4. Alan decided to spend his holiday at Willow Farm because _.A. he lived near thereB. he thought it would make a change from sitting by the seasideC. he had a good friend thereD. he wanted to enjoy the fresh air in the country5. Alan usually spent his holiday _.A. in the country B.

13、 in the mountains C. on an island D. by the seaside6. How many days did he stay on the farm?A. A few days. B. Four days.C. A week. D. Three days. 7. What made Alan return so soon?A. He fell ill.B. The air there was not fresh.C. He was afraid that they would have the dead man for dinner.D. The prices

14、 were too high.COne of the simplest and the most effective forms of munication involves nothing more than the movement of facial muscles. What am I talking about? Smiling! Everyone understands what a smile means, and everyone also understands what a frown means. In fact, these two basic facial expre

15、ssions can be recognized across countries, across the world and across the globe, regardless of the language spoken or the culture lived in.Hugs are so beautiful! When you give someone a hug or someone es up and gives you a hug, this simple act of a hug can “speak” volumes about how much you care fo

16、r the other person, how much love you want to share with the other person, how much you have missed the other person. This hug has so much to say, and yet there never has to be any words spoken.And, who needs to say the words “yes” or “no” when a movement of the head says the same thing. These basic

17、 examples show just how powerful body language can be. Just knowing how to read and use body language effectively, makes it really easy to see why it is not always a bad thing to be lost for words.Body language in the world of love is a very mon thing and sometimes the only thing. And, most of the t

18、ime, body language is the very first words “spoken” before any words are. The old saying is “love at first sight”, not “love at first word”. Across a crowded room, their eyes meet and linger, he winks at her, and she raises an eyebrow. The connection is made without any words needed. These displays

19、of body language say it all. In fact, sometimes they can say more than words can.8. How many kinds of body language are mentioned in the first two paragraphs?A. Three. B. Two. C. Four. D. Five.9. The author thinks it isnt a bad thing to be lost for words because_.A. silence is usually better than wo

20、rdsB. body language can save much timeC. too many words may bring some troubleD. body language can be more effective10. The last paragraph talks about body language used_.A. between two good friendsB. between two people in loveC. between family membersD. between close relatives11. Which word can bes

21、t describe body language according to the passage?A. Necessary. B. Powerful. C. Important. D. Wonderful. DMadame Tussauds Wax (蜡) Museum, LondonMadame Tussauds Wax Museum was first set up in Paris in 1770, moved to London in 1802 and moved to its present address in 1884. The collection of famous peo

22、ple of the past and present is kept up to date. Visitors will see Henry and his six wives, the present Queen and royal family, leading figures of the French Revolution and so on. In 1993, a new section was added to it, the “Spirit of London”, a journey through London from medieval times (中世纪) to the

23、 present day.Address:Madame Tussauds Marylebone RoadLondon NWI 5LR United KingdomHours:It is open from 9:30 to 17:30 from Monday to Sunday and always closed on Christmas Day (December 25).Cost:Adult: 25.00.Child 16 under: 21.00.Child 4 under: FREE.Tips:Extra money applies to (适用) some peak periods.G

24、roup rates apply to 10 or more persons.bined tickets for Madame Tussauds and the London Planetarium (天文馆) are available at reduced rate.Opening hours may vary throughout the year.Directions:By Tube (地铁): Madame Tussauds is a twominute walk from Baker Street tube station.By Train: Marylebone Station

25、is within 10 minutes walking distance of Madame Tussauds.By Bus: The following bus numbers travel to Madame Tussauds: 13, 18, 27, 30, 74, 82, 113, 139 and 274.12. From the “Spirit of London”，visitors can learn _.A. the tube of LondonB. what London people think todayC. the history of LondonD. the fam

26、ous people in Londons development13. If the Smiths visit the Wax Museum with their tenyearold twins，they will have to pay _.A. 71.00 B. 85.00C. 92.00 D. 50.0014. What can we learn from the Tips?A. Visitors may have to pay extra money during some peak seasons.B. The visiting time doesnt change all th

27、e year around.C. Visitors can enter the Planetarium for free.D. More than 8 visitors together can buy group tickets.15. The text is written to _.A. attract more readers to visit LondonB. explain the different routes to the Wax MuseumC. tell readers how to enjoy most in the Wax MuseumD. offer informa

28、tion about visiting the Wax Museum第二部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空（共20小题,每小题1分,满分20分。）Charlie Chaplin, Mr. Bean and so on are examples of famous international edians and all of them are British. But why has British_16_been so successful? Why is it more successful in pleasing others_17_great enjoyment than French

29、 or German edy?Everybody in Britain is expected to have a_18_of humour. And the British pay special attention_19_showing others humour in situations which might seem very strange, almost_20_, to other cultures. Professors giving serious lectures at university often_21_jokes to get people relaxed and

30、 interested. Business people often _22_humour and number when making important presentations. Some doctors are _23_ for making their patients relax. Even priests(牧师) tell _24_ in churches!But what_25_makes British people laugh? And why is British humour often _26_ for foreigners to understand?Jokes

31、are connected with_27_. They often refer to people and places that are_28_familiar to the British themselves. Another thing that makes British humour _29_for foreigners is that they often play _30_ words that sound the same _31_ have different meanings, and there are a lot of _32_ in English!However, a lot of British humour is _33_ and edians like Charlie Chaplin and Mr. Bean have been successful _34_ the world. Their humour is understood on sight and they express it in situations that we can tellpeople often find themselves _35_ in laughing or being laughed at.16. A. play B. edy C.