高二英语下学期期中试题
注意事项：
1.客观题涂在答题卡上，主观题答在答题纸上 2.本试题满分150分，考试时间90分钟
第二部分 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中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Events listed here are open to everyone. Whether you want to listen to a lecture, learn a new skill, take part in a concert or an exhibition, see a play staged by Oxford University students or attend one of our sporting events, there’s always something going on.
Events are subject to change; please contact the organizer for full details. Qu Leilei: A Chinese Artist in Britain
30 November 2017 to 15 April 2018
Contemporary Chinese artist Qu Leilei (born in 1951), now based in London, was a founding member of the creative ‘Stars Group’ in the late 1970s, and immigrated to England in 1985. This exhibition shows his progression from calligraphic (书法的) art to an exploration of a new vocabulary of ink language mixing lively brushwork with western technique.
The Brexit (脱欧) sword hanging over our universities
29 November 2017
Lord Bilimoria CBE，the Founder and Chairman of Cobra Beer and President of the University of Birmingham, will talk about Brexit, its influence on our universities, their academics and students as well as the future of international students in the UK.
Oxford Botanic Garden Christmas Fair
2-3 December 2017
Escape the crowds and step inside a wonderland of hand-picked gifts, tasty food and family entertainment. Look through for extra-special Christmas presents at over 30 stands in the heated large tent. Pause for a glass of sweet hot wine and some delicious food, then follow the Alice in Wonderland path around the walled garden before stopping for tea with the Mad Hatter. The Art of Partying: A Feast for the Eyes!
13 December 2017
From Greek designs and Biblical weddings to Renaissance works and the celebratory styles of the twentieth-century painters, this lecture will examine the popular description of parties in the history of Western Art at the Ashmolean Museum. 21. When can you experience Chinese culture? A. From 30 November 2017 to 15 April 2018. B. On 29 November 2017.
C. During 2-3 December 2017. D. On 13 December 2017.
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22. What is special about Lord Bilimoria CBE? A. He has found Cobra Beer.
B. He will talk about botanic skills. C. He hangs a sword in Oxford University
D. He is President of the University of Birmingham
23. What can you do on the botanic garden Christmas fair? A. Surf the Internet for Christmas gifts.
B. Appreciate famous art works in the history. C. Lead Alice into wonderful land.
D. Drink sweet wine and try pleasant food.
B
Once, Buddha was walking from one town to another with some of his followers. This was in the initial days. While they were traveling, they happened to pass a lake. They stopped there and Buddha told one of his followers, “I am thirsty. Please get me some water from that lake there”.
The follower walked up to the lake. When he reached it, he noticed that some people were washing clothes in the water and, right at that moment, a bullock cart started crossing the lake right at the edge of it. As a result, the water became very muddy, very dirty. The follower thought, “How can I give this muddy water to Buddha to drink?!” So he came back and told the Buddha, “The water in there is very muddy. I don’t think it is fit to drink”.
So, the Buddha said, let us take a little rest here by the tree. After about half an hour, again Buddha asked the same follower to go back to the lake and get him some water to drink. The follower obediently (顺从地) went back to the lake. This time he found that the lake had absolutely clear water in it. The mud had settled down and the water above it looked fit to be had. So he collected some water in a pot and brought it to the Buddha.
The Buddha looked at the water, and then he looked up at the follower and said, “See, you let the water be and the mud settled down on its own. You got clear water. It didn’t require any effort”.
Our mind is also like that. When it is disturbed, just let it be. Give it a little time and it will settle down on its own. You don’t have to put in any effort to calm it down. We can judge the best decisions of our life when we stay calm. 24. Why did Buddha asked his follower to collect water?
A. Because they were travelling. B. Because they were passing a river.
C. Because Buddha was too tired to go on. D. Because Buddha wanted a drink.
25. What does the underlined word “it” in the third paragraph refer to? A. The tree. B. The lake. C. The mud. D. The pot.
26. What can you infer about the follower?
A. He is reliable and thoughtful. B. He is humorous and intelligent.
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C. He is hesitant and dependent. D. He is picky and impatient.
27. What is the best title for the text?
A. Trial and Error. B. Sometimes Just Let it Be.
C. Buddha and His Follower. D. Efforts will Pay Off.
C
When I was trying to find a place where to spend my December holidays, I met by chance some cheap flights to Iceland. After checking just a few winter pictures of Iceland, I realized that the country, known as the land of fire and ice, during the cold months of the year could offer me experiences I had never had before.
For sure you can’t miss the chance to go to Iceland in winter if your traveling wish list includes at least one of the crazy experiences Iceland can offer. Iceland in the North Atlantic Ocean is a paradise ( 乐 园 ) for all those who want to see the northern lights, experience cold weather conditions and put themselves in geothermal ( 地 热 的 ) baths while the snow is falling on their head.
The best way to move around Iceland is with a rental car. Distances are huge and public transport in winter is not really common out of the major towns. As we wanted to be even more convenient we decided to rent a small camper ( 野 营 车 ). Sleeping and cooking in a camper saved us a lot of driving, money and gave us the chance to be always in the right place at the right time.
There were also no locals and in many cases no tourist facilities (设备). For us, as we slept in a camper, it was easier. But for tourists traveling by normal cars it is necessary to check the opening times of hotels and restaurants as many of them run just from June to September.
It is amazing to experience how the weather is changing in Iceland. However, Icelanders prefer to stay inside their houses. They have even no time to complain about the weather in December. All they care about is Christmas. They love to decorate their houses, sing Christmas songs and eat typical Christmas food. 28. Why is Iceland famous as the land of fire and ice?
A. Because tourists would like to play with fire on the ice. B. Because it is too dry to easily cause fire to happen. C. Because there exist hot springs and freezing ice. D. Because it is hot inside a house and cold outside. 29. What did the author think of the rented camper? A. It was convenient but cost them more money. B. It was not only practical but also economical.
C. It provided the best chance to see the new country. D. It was much faster than other public transport. 30. What does the last paragraph imply?
A. The joy of Christmas drives the freezing weather away. B. The Icelanders prefer to live with their family. C. December is the coldest month of the year.
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D. The Icelanders are always positive and stay outside. 31.What does this passage most probably come from?
A. A textbook B. A scientific report C. A news report D. A travel magazine
D
A research has shown that nearly 90 percent of traffic accidents are caused by human errors. So our aim is a fully autonomous car that gets rid of the cause of most accidents: the driver. Researcher Hodgson points out, “For safety, the faster you can remove humans, the better, even if there are unfortunately a few accidents from new causes. It s a question of balancing the number injured or killed by autonomous vehicles with the people whose lives are potentially saved.”
It’s an idea that Elon Musk, chief executive of electric car company Tesla Motors, has long believed. His company are determined to be the first to deliver a fully autonomous vehicle to consumers. Last year, Musk announced that Tesla’s 2017 goal was “to do an example drive of full autonomy all the way from LA to New York…and have the car park itself.”
However, even Tesla admits that there are problems to overcome—the software needs further validation and the appropriate regulatory approval needs to be in place. Indeed, recent crashes of Tesla vehicles and Google cars confirm that the software isn’t ready yet.
The UK government appears committed to encouraging the development of autonomous vehicles. It’s supporting four city trials, publishing the Modem Transport Bill to reduce red tape around their introduction and adapting the legal system to take into account problems such as insurance liability when a human isn’t in control of a vehicle.
The insurance industry is similarly eager to help increase autonomy in cars. As the Association of British Insurers (ABI) points out, “More than 90 percent of road accidents are caused by human error.” This costs motor insurers a shocking ￡20m per day in claims.
32. What difficulty does the company Tesla Motors have? A. New inventions may cause more injuries and deaths. B. The company lacks confidence to make new creations. C. The software should be made officially acceptable. D. The traffic regulation has proved unreasonable.
33. What is the UK government’s attitude to autonomous cars? A. Ambiguous. B. Positive.
C. Cautious. D. Disapproving. 34. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. Insurance companies would like to support autonomous cars. B. Human mistakes may be the key cause of traffic accidents. C. Traffic accidents wastes insurance companies quite a lot. D. Motorists are surprised to hear about autonomous cars. 35. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To show his deep love for autonomous cars. B. To introduce a new development in technology.
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C. To amuse readers with funny examples.
D. To provide a persuasive argument against autonomy. 第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。注意；请把答案用2B铅笔涂在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
Participating (参与) in Class
Class participation is a valuable part of learning. Many students are unwilling to participate in class. _____36_____ Other students participate in class, but do so not correctly. Here is some advice that can help you become an effective class participant.
● ______37______ Do all tasks and readings and go over your notes from previous class periods. This will help to prevent you from making uninformed ( 无知的) comments or asking unsuitable questions. As you get ready for class, think about important questions and concerns that may appear in class. Be sure that you are prepared to deal with these.
●Try to sit close to the front of the class. ____38____ Besides, you can hear what the teachers say clearly.
●Listen to what the other students say. You can then build on their comments to make your own. Be active when you respond to something another student says. You can disagree, but don’t go into an “attack mode”.
●Don’t be afraid to be wrong. _____39_____ You can learn from being wrong. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. This is a good learning skill. Also, the chances are that other students in the class have the same questions as you do, and they will appreciate your asking.
●Be sure that your questions and comments are closely connected with the class topic.
Don’t waste the time of the teacher and other students by going off way. Don’t take it in person if others disagree with what you say. ___40___
A.Creating a personal connection helps you feel more comfortable about participating in class. B. Be confident that your opinions will be valued by your teacher and other students. C. It’s hard to stay unconcerned when you are near to the teacher. D. Be sure that you are well prepared before coming to class.
E. This may be because they are shy or fearful of being judged and criticized (批评).
F. Your class should be a good place for giving opinions and taking advice. G. Learning is a change in behavior based on experience. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One morning, I was jogging and I noticed a person in front of me about 1/4 mile. I could ___41___ that he was running a little slower than me and I thought, “Very well, I shall try to ___42___ him.” I had about a mile to go ___43___ I needed to
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辽宁省2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题
