四川省达州市大竹县观音中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末试题含解析

四川省达州市大竹县观音中学2019-2020学年高二英语
下学期期末试题含解析
一、选择题
1. Only when you have gained a good knowledge of
grammar write correctly.
A. you can’t
B. you can
C. can you
D. can’t you
参考答案：
C
略
2. I know you don’t like _______ music very much. But what do you think of _______ music in the film we saw yesterday?
A. /; /
B. the; the
C. the; /
D. /; the
参考答案：
D
3. — Professor Zhang , thank you so much for giving us this wonderful speech.
—__________________.
A. It doesn’t matter
B. That’s right
C. Never mind
D. It is my pleasure
参考答案：
D
略
4. 一Is there anything wrong, Tony?You look sad.
一Oh, nothing much. In fact, I of my friends.
A. have just thought
B. was just thinking
C. would just think
D. will just be thinking
参考答案：
B
5. It was so ________ having to sing in public.
A．embarrassed B．embarrassing C．nervous D．embarrassingly
参考答案：
B
6. His efforts to raise money for his program were ______ because no one showed any intention to take a cent out of their pockets. A. in place B. in sight C. in effect D. in vain
参考答案：
D
7. From the _____ look of the boys, I found they were _______.
A. satisfying; satisfied
B. satisfying; satisfying
C. satisfied ; satisfied
D.
satisfied ;satisfying
参考答案：
C
8. Scientists generally agree that the Earth’s climate will warm up over the next 50 to 100 years _______ it has warmed in the 20,000 years since the Ice Age.
A. as long as
B. as much as
C. as far as
D. as well as
参考答案：
B
40. _______ snacks and drinks, but they also brought cards for entertainment when they had a picnic in the forest.
A. Not only they brought
B. Not only did they bring
C. Not only brought they
D. Not only they did bring
参考答案：
B
略
10. He thanked us for them in carrying through the plan; otherwise, they by the company.
A．providing; could be fired B．encouraging; could have been fired C．assisting; would have been fired D．persuading; would be fired
参考答案：
C
11. Instruments of this kind break easily, even if you touch them __________.
A. merely
B. slightly
C. hardly
D. normally
参考答案：
B
A项”merely”意为“只有，仅仅”B项“slightly”意为轻微地，轻轻地”C选项“hardly”意为为一个频度副词意为“几乎不，很少”D选项“normally”意为正常地。

综合ABCD四个选项，B选项最为符合题意，本句话意思为“即便是你轻拿轻放，这种乐器还是十分易损。

”B选项最符合题意，故选择B选项。

12. The news agency had got hold of some secret government papers for tomorrow’s headlines.
A．somewhat B．somehow C．somebody D．sometimes
参考答案：
B
略
13. You _____ such a serious mistake if you had followed his advice.
A. may not make
B. might not make
C. shouldn’t have made
D. might not have made
参考答案：
D
14. You can hardly imagine the difficulty the woman had________ her children.
A. brought up
B. to bring up
C. bringing up
D. to have brought up 参考答案：
B
略
15. It _______ long before we _______ the result of the experiment.
A. is; will know
B. is; know
C. will not be; will know
D. will not be; know
参考答案：
D
16. The grass and the bushes prevent the fine top soil from _________.
A. clearing away
B. being cleared away
C. washing away
D. being washed away
参考答案：
D
17. The ______, I think, he drew from his simple experiment is not scientific．
A.conclusion
B.charge
C.promise
D.Relation
参考答案：
A
18. All the apartments have been sold out while the building is still _____.
A. Constructed
B. constructing
C. under construction
D. in construction
参考答案：
c
略
二、书面表达
19. 阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

The elephant and the fly
An elephant was standing and picking leaves from a tree. A small fly came，flying and buzzing (嗡嗡叫) near his ear. The elephant waved it away with his long ears. Then the fly came again, and the elephant waved it away once more.
This was repeated several times. Then the elephant asked the fly, “Why are you so restless and noisy? Why can’t you stay for a while in one place? ”
The fly answered, “I am attracted to whatever I see, hear or smell. My five senses pull me constantly in all directions and I cannot resist them．What is your secret? How can you stay so calm and still?”
The elephant stopped eating and said, “My five senses do not rule my attention. Whatever I do, I get involved in it. Now that I am eating, I am completely absorbed in eating. In this way I can enjoy my food and chew it better. I rule and control my attention, and not the other way around. So when you are in charge of your five senses and attention, your mind will become calm too.”
【写作内容】
1．以约30个词概括短文的内容；
2．然后以约120个词就“专注”这一主题发表你的看法，并包括以下要点：
（1）大象和苍蝇的故事给你的启示
（2）讲述你（或你朋友）因为太多干扰而受到影响的经历；
（3）你打算上高二后怎样保持专注、专心。

【写作要求】
1.在作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或者虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；
2.作文中不得出现真实的姓名和学校名称。

参考答案：
An elephant was constantly disturbed by a restless fly, who asked the elephant about the secret of remaining calm. The elephant revealed that calmness would be obtained when one’s senses and attention were focused.
After reading the story, I was inspired by what the elephant said. The ability to focus one’s attention is the key to success in doing anything. Just like the fly, a person who is easily distracted by the surroundings will feel restless and tired, unable to achieve his success.
This reminds me of what happened when I entered high school as a Senior One student. I was so excited to find that there were various student organizations and after-class activities intended for us students. It seemed that many groups were suitable to me. During the first term, I was attracted whenever there was a notice from a student group and I was eager to find out more about it. As a result, I didn’t spend enough time on my studies, nor could I settle down on my homework every day. Consequently, I failed in an important exam.
I have learned a lesson from this experience that one should focus on one thing at a time before he can get it well done, which is especially important for a Senior Three student. Becoming a Senior Two student, I intend to set a clear goal for myself first. Then I will give priority to what I will be doing and keep it up, trying to resist the temptation of other events. I am fully aware that only when I have a clear and determined mind can I achieve my goal in the end.
三、阅读理解
20. Several Holiday Houses in Sicily and Its Islands
Baglio Fontana, Buseto Paiizzoio, Trapani，Sicily
Grapes have been harvested at this traditional family farm since the early 18ih century. Old photos of the family cover the walls of tlie sitting room. A farm museum exhibits ancient tools and you can have a taste of wine in the country restaurant. All the rooms combine modem comforts with original features. You can also swim in the pool.
Doubles from € 100 per night，+39 0923 855000
Club Levante，Pantelleria
Reaching Pantelleria by plane is striking；by boat from Trapani it is thrilling. It’s a surprisingly stylish place for nature-lovers seeking privacy and peace, and is run by warm-hearted Matteo and his father. There’s a small restaur ant. Bedrooms are elegant, a couple of which have a sea view from the bed.
Doubles from € 130 per night，+39 0923 915246
Giardinl di Pantelleria, Pantelleria
Come for an adventurous week of walking, boating and hot-springing in an ancient, dramatic landscape. Five thousand years ago, Pantelleria was mined for volcanic glass to make spears and knives, and our ancestors left some fascinating tombs. Local Arabs built circular shelters for their traditional stone houses with two-metre-tliick rock walls.
From €400 a week for an apartment sleeping two, +39 340 6156112
Villa Punta San Nicola, Favignana
Favignana is not very famous. It's just a hatitat for those Italians who are familiar with the area. This trio (三件套) of single-storey sandstone houses are owned and were designed by a former fashion photographer. They are half buUl into the rocks and simply but stylishly furnished. There’s a beautiful rocky beach just a few steps away.
Apartmenis sleeping 2 from € 650 c week，+ 39 335 337054
1.Which of the following is true about Baglio Montana?
A. Its museum exhibits many ancient pictures.
B. It has a history of about three hundred years.
C. Its rooms are covered with the family ’ s photos.
D. It owns the largest wine-making factory in the area.
2. What is an advantage of Giardini di Pantelleria?
A. Quiet environment.
B. Convenient transport.
C. Cheap rooms.
D. Free visits to ancient tombs.
3. Which place is only known by some Italians?
A. Baglio Fontana, Buseto Palizzolo,Trapani, Sicily,
B. Club Levante, Pantelleria.
C. Giardini di Pantelleria, Pantelleria.
D. Villa Punta San Nicola, Favignana.
4.Which number should you call if you want to be alone without being disturbed?
A. +39 0923 915246.
B. +39 0923 855000.
C. +39 340 6156112.
D. +39 335 337054.
参考答案：
1-4.BCDA
21. People in the United States honour their parents with two special days: Mother's Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father's Day, on the third Sunday in June. These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care to their children. These two days offer an opportunity to think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work
outside the home. More fathers must help with childcare.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother's Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honor their parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery. On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues(for Father's Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is "the thought that counts". Greeting card stores, florists, and makers, bakeries, telephone companies, and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays.
19. Which is NOT a reason for children to show love and respect for their parents?
A. Their parents bring them up.
B. Their parents give love and care to them.
C. Their parents educate them to be good persons.
D. Their parents passed away before they grew up.
20. What do you learn from the passage?
A. Mother's Day and Father's Day are both in May.
B. Fewer women worked outside the home in the past.
C. Not all the children respect their parents.
D. Fathers are not as important as mothers at home.
21. Which do you think is RIGHT about "carnation”?
A. It only has two kinds of color1 .
B. It refers to the special clothes people wear on Mother's Day or Father's Day.
C. It's a kind of flower showing love and best wishes.
D. People can wear carnations only on the second Sunday in May.
参考答案：
19. D 20. B 21. C
试题分析：美国人分别在两个特殊的日子纪念他们的父母亲，表达他们的爱意，一是母亲节，五月的第二个星期天；二是父亲节，六月的第三个星期天。

他们设立这两个节日表达
对父母的尊重和爱，并借此教导孩子成为有责任感的市民。

【19题详解】
D考查细节理解。

根据第一段These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care to their children. 在这两个节日里，他们表达了对父母亲的爱和尊重。

父母亲抚养自己的孩子，教导他们成为有责任感的市民，给了孩子关心和爱。

故答案为D选项。

【20题详解】
B考查推理判断。

根据第一段中More mothers now work outside the home. 现在更多的母亲出去工作。

可推测得知，过去很少有做了妈妈的女性在外工作，故答案为B选项。

【21题详解】
C考查推理判断。

根据第三段中Many people attend religious services to honour their parents.很多人参加宗教仪式来纪念他们的父母。

可推断得知，康乃馨代表了子女对父母的爱和美好祝福。

故答案为C选项。