高二上学期期中联考英语试题 含答案.docx

1、高二上学期期中联考英语试题 含答案2019-2020年高二上学期期中联考英语试题 含答案命题人：刘慧注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名，考号填写在答题纸上规定位置。2. 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分120分，考试时间120分钟。3. 作答时，将答案写（或填涂）在答题纸上，在本试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，只收答题纸。第卷 选择题 （共70分）第一部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 AI was never very

2、neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled(贴标签)everything. I always looked for everything. Over time，Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over，and I would lay my books on her

3、tidy desk. So we both got tired of each other War broke out one evening. Kate came into the roomSoon，I heard her screaming，“Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened，I saw my shoes flying at meI jumped to my feet and started yellingShe yelled back louder The room was filled with angerWe coul

4、d not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone callKate answered itFrom her end of the conversation，I could tell right away her grandma was seriously illWhen she hung up，she quickly crawled(爬)under her covers，sobbingObviously，that was something she should not go through aloneAll of a

5、 sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart Slowly，I collected the pencils，took back the books，made my bed，cleaned the socks and swept the floor，even on her sideI got so into my work that I even didnt notice Kate had sat up. She was watching，her tears dried and her expression was such di

6、sbeliefThen, she reached out her hands to grasp mineI looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me，“Thanks” Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didnt always agree，but we learned the meaning of living together：giving in, cleaning up and holding on1What made Kate so angry one evening

7、? A. She couldnt find her books B. She heard the author shouting loud C. She got the news that her grandma was ill D. She saw the authors shoes beneath her bed2The author tidied up the room most probably because_ A. she was scared by Kates anger B. she hated herself for being so messy C. she wanted

8、to show her care D. she was asked by Kate to do so3How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed? A. By analyzing causes B. By showing differences C. By describing a process D. By following time order4What might be the best title for the story? A. My Friend Kate B. Hard Work Pays Off C. How to be Organized D.

9、 Learning to be RoommatesBShould parents consider any real value in kid humor? And should the sounds of armpit farts(咯吱打响) be encouraged?“ Absolutely. Not during a math test, necessarily, but there are too many places in our world right now where children have to be serious,” said Ed Dunkelblau, a p

10、sychologist. “We forget that humor, laughter and play are important to our existence.”“Kids learn to build relationships through humor and laughter,” said Ed Dunkelblau. “There are ways to play and be humorous that dont cost anybody self-esteem.”Research shows that children respond to humor long bef

11、ore they can fully understand language or develop long-term memory.Two top funny guys from American Greetings, Pat Sandy and Brain Cleary, see kid humor as a victory of language and one of the earliest acts of defiance(违抗), both of which should be celebrated as necessary and healthy. “We do the same

12、 thing as grown-ups. We show off our vocabularies,” said Cleary. Sandy said parents should consider a good sense of humor a benefit to their children. “A kid who is really good at humor shows a sign of intelligence at an early age,” he said. “Armpit farts show an ability to take incongruent(不一致的) de

13、vices and bring them together.”Social worker Devra Renner said parents tend to forget what made them laughand how good it feltwhen they were young.“Consider how many times you have heard a parent ask a laughing child, Whats so funny” said Renner. “But if we give up the adult definition of what fun i

14、s and remember what was fun when we were kids, I think many parents would be amazed at their newfound ability to once again discover just what it is thats so funny.”5. Whats Dunkelblaus attitude towards kid humor? A. Disapproving. B. Critical. C. Skeptical. D. Supportive.6. In the opinion of Sandy,

15、kid humor _. A. shows children are creative B. helps children develop a good memory at an early age C. reflects childrens desire to show off their intelligence D. is a kind of way to show off kids big vocabularies7. According to Renner, what can we know? A. Parents usually know how to make their kid

16、s laugh. B. Parents sometimes cant understand kid humor. C. Parents can discover fun from what makes kids laugh. D. Parents tend to tell their funny stories from childhood to their kids.8. The authors purpose in writing this passage is to _. A. encourage parents to teach kids how to be humorousB. re

17、mind kids to avoid being hurt by bad humor C. expect parents to realize the importance of kid humor D. explain what humor brings to parents and kidsCWorld of amusement parksOffering great relaxation for everyone, theme parks are popular all over the world. Here, we introduce some of the most popular

18、 ones around the globe.Tivoli Gardens (Copenhagen, Denmark)Opened in 1843, it is one of the oldest amusement parks in the world. Different from many other theme parks, it is truly a magical garden and creates a unique atmosphere. Things here are not influenced by the changing times. It allows you to

19、 experience the bustle of roller coasters, while the old gardens offer tranquility(安静).Happy Valley (Beijing, China) Opened in 2006, it is the second Happy Valley theme park in China, the first being located in Shenzhen. Composed of six theme parks, more than 50 scenic sights of culture and ecology

20、are scattered in all directions. You can see beautiful artistic scenes like tree houses, docks, bridges, towns, ancient towers and other amazing scenic spots beyond your imagination.Walt Disney World (Orlando, US)Walt Disney World is the kingdom of wonders. An amazing Cinderella Castle is inhabited

21、by a variety of cartoon characters. Divided into areas with different attractions, you can explore this jungle of amusement and then join a magical parade. Whether for little kids or adults, this is a place where fairy tales come true.Europa- Park (Rust, Germany)Europa- Park is one of the most popul

22、ar seasonal theme parks in the world. It opens for a few weeks in the winter season as well. It is considered one of the most beautiful parks worldwide and has received many awards. With varied driving attractions and magnificent shows, it is an ideal trip for families and anyone who wants to explor

23、e the beauty and bounty of Europe in a playful and spirited atmosphere.Everland (Yongin, South Korea) As the largest theme park in South Korea, Everland is divided into six distinct zones. The Global Fair includes many souvenir shops and restaurants. The European Adventures attractions are all decor

24、ated in European style. As an animal themed zone, Zoo-Topia is known for its elephant named Kosik, who can imitate Korean words. American Adventure presents themes of American history, while Caribbean Bay is a water park that is only open part of the year due to weather conditions.9. What can we kno

25、w form the passage?A. The Happy Valley in Beijing is the same as the one in Shenzhen.B. Tivoli Gardens is the oldest amusement park in the world.C. An elephant in Everland can speak to visitors in Korean.D. Various cartoon characters live in Cinderella Castle.10. Where can you explore both America a

26、nd Europe?A. In Walt Disney World. B. In Europa Park.C. In Everland. D. In Tivoli Gardens.11. Which of the following parks may be closed in winter?A. Tivoli Gardens. B. Happy Valley.C. Walt Disney World. D. Europa-Park.DIn China, if you are not married by the time you are 30, you are in for trouble:

27、 social blame and pressure from family and friends can get you down. And if you are a woman, its even worse. Many young people get married simply to get other people off their backs (免受别人的指责) . This is a serious compromise. One ends up not marrying the ideal partner.There are, however, a few young p

28、eople who refuse to compromise: if they cant find a good marriage partner, they say, they would rather not marry at all.34-year-old Kate is a university lecturer in English. She said she would not describe herself as celibatarian (独身主义者) but simply a woman who hasnt come across the right man yet. Sh

29、e has sharp comments for the way in which the old generation looks at marriage. “Many people think marriage is a duty-to your parents, family and society. Nobody cares if your marriage is happy or not, she said, I think this is very wrong and I intend to live and act according to my own will.”Happil

30、y for her, her parents are open-minded and not lay stress on her. But the same does not apply to her friends. They are constantly trying to get her together with some young man or another. She always refuses politely.12. The main idea of this passage is that _.A. marriage is a duty to society B. peo

31、ple should get married before 30 years old C. late marriage should be respected D. women should get married earlier than men13. Miss Kate refuses to get together with some young man or another because _.A. she doesnt think he is the right man she wants B. he is either too old or too youngC. he is either important or little learnedD. he doesnt have good manners14. In the first paragraph the underlined words “in for” refer to _.A. interested in B. satisfied with C. worried about D. likely to suffer15. Which is NOT TRUE according to this pass