湖北省武汉市五校联合体2019-2020学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷Word版含答案

英语试卷
试卷总分值：150分
第一局部听力〔共两节，总分值30分〕
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节〔共分〕
听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What do we learn from the conversation?
A. The man hates to lend his tools to other people.
B. The man hasn’t finished working on the bookshelf.
C. The man lost those tools.
2. What do we know about the man?
A. He doesn’t like his job.
B. He will not give up his job.
C. He has a large family to support.
3. What’s t he relationship between the two speakers?
A. Classmates.
B. Teacher and student.
C. Headmaster and teacher.
4. Who is worried about gaining weight?
A. The son.
B. Aunt Louise.
C. The mother.
5. Why doesn’t the woman buy the coat?
A. It is expensive.
B. There isn’t her size.
C. She doesn’t like the color.
第二节〔共分〕
听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，答复第6、7题。

6. What is the woman probably?
A. A hotel clerk.
B. A house agent.
C. A shop assistant.
7. What is the pillow filled with?
A. Cotton.
B. Dried flowers.
C. A special material.
听第7段材料，答复第8、9题。

8. What kind of skills does the woman not have?
A. Operating computers.
B. Doing business.
C. Typing.
9. Which company did the woman work in?
A. A trading company and a trust company.
B. A trust company.
C. A trading company.
听第8段材料，答复第10至12题。

10. What’s wrong with the woman’s mother?
A. She has been sick.
B. She misses her family and friends.
C. She can’t earn enough to support her family.
11. Where does the woman live?
A. In America.
B. In India.
C. In Britain.
12. What does the woman plan to do next year?
A. Study a new language.
B. Travel to India.
C. Visit her father’s native country.
听第9段材料，答复第13至16题。

13. How many Economics lectures will the man attend every week?
A. Five times, from Monday to Friday.
B. Two times, on Thursday and Friday.
C. Two times, on Tuesday and Thursday.
14. Why did the man miss the meeting for the new students yesterday?
A. Because he hadn’t received any notice about that meeting.
B. Because he had to attend the group discussion.
C. Because he had to do some part time jobs yesterday.
15. If a student wants to earn the scholarship, what is the required attendance rate?
A. 80%.
B. 90%.
C. 100%.
16. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the conversation?
A. The man is a student in Grade One in the university.
B. The man has to work after school.
C. The man thinks the time of the lecture is too early.
听第10段材料，答复第17至20题。

17. How long has the speaker lived in a big city?
A. One year.
B. Ten years.
C. Eighteen years.
18. What is the speaker’s opinion on public transport?
A. It’s comfortable.
B. It’s time-saving.
C. It’s cheap.
19. What is good about living in a small town?
A. It’s safer.
B. It’s healthier.
C. It’s more convenient.
20. What kind of life do the speakers seem to like most?
A. Busy.
B. Colorful.
C. Quiet.
第二局部阅读理解〔共两节，总分值35分〕
第一节〔共10小题；每题2.5分，总分值25分〕
阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

A
Diseases spread in many ways. An infected person can cough or sneeze on someone nearby, or they can spread germs through a handshake. But sometimes we pick up germs indirectly. A sick person might leave behind bacteria or viruses when they touch a door handle, for example. But what if those surfaces could clean themselves?
Two teenagers from Hong Kong asked themselves the same question. Now they’ve developed a door handle that can kill germs on contact.
The idea is simple. Every time the door is opened, the movement creates power that starts a germ-killing reaction on the handle. In lab tests, their system killed about 99.8 percent of the germs that they spread onto lab dishes covered with their material.
Research by others has shown that door handles in public areas are often home to lots of bacteria and viruses, notes 17-year-old Sum Ming (“S imon〞〕Wong. He and his schoolmate Kin Pong (Michael) Li, 18, wanted to design a covering for door handles that would kill germs.
After doing some research, they learned that a mineral called titanium dioxide (二氧化钛〕is known to kill bacteria. It’s already us ed in many products, from paints to desserts. To make their covering, the teenagers made the mineral into a very fine powder.
Titanium dioxide kills bacteria best when lit by ultraviolet (紫外线的)light, says Simon. UV light is found in sunlight. But UV light does not naturally shine on indoor handles or any used at night, so the teenagers light their door handle from within.
To make sure the light reaches the coated surface, the teenagers made their door handle out of clear glass. Each end fits into a bracket (托架). Inside one of the brackets is a strong light-emitting diode (LED). From it comes UV light.
And here’s the interesting part: The power that makes the UV light shine comes from opening and closing the door. The power from the door is then carried by wire to the LED inside the door handle.
The door handle system, Michael and Simon say, might cost no more than about $13 (about 81 yuan) to build.
21. The ways diseases spread are mentioned at the beginning of the text to.
A. demonstrate how most diseases are spread indirectly
B. remind readers of the importance of cleaning their hands
C. explain how to kill bacteria or viruses effectively
D. help to describe a new invention that prevents diseases from spreading
22. The LED is placed inside the brackets to.
A. supply enough power to the handle system
B. produce titanium dioxide to kill bacteria
C. provide UV light to help titanium dioxide work better
D. direct the UV light in sunlight to the coated surface
23. What is the author’s attitude toward Michael and Simon’s door handle system?
A. Cautious
B. Critical
C. Disappointed
D. Enthusiastic
B
This may sound like a joke about a lazy person’s dream job. Earn big money by staying inbed and watching TV. But this is really happening, and it’s a project of NASA and twoEuropean space agencies the Institute of Aerospace Medicine at the Cologne-based GermanAerospace Center and the European Space Agency. It’s called Artificial Gravity Bed RestStudy, aimed at studying how the body adapts to weightlessness in space.
Scientists are seeking 12 women to spend two full months in bed in the fall at a German lab, plus an additional month there for preparation and recovery. The first 12 test subjects, all men, already have started the study.
Participants spend two entire months in bed and remain lying down even to do everydaythings like e ating, drinking and exercising. They also answer nature’s call and shower, butit’s unclear from the NASA website how those tasks are accomplished in bed.
“Daily routine showering, gett ing dressed, eating, exercising takes much time whenyou cannot stand up to do them,〞says the website, adding that there is “continuous datacollection〞, including blood pressure, heart rate, nutrient absorption and also the participants’feelings. Study subjects will spend the 60 days with their heads tilted(倾斜)down six degrees, which imitates(模仿)conditions in space.
Participants are encouraged to pass the time by watching TV, taking online courses,reading and any other activities they can perform while lying down alone in bed to relieve whatcould be boredom. Family and friends are allowed to visit.
The high $ 18,500 payment for two months of lazing about is probably a major motivation for people willing to go through something this extreme. However, if you’re anAmerican who really needs the money, you probably can’t afford it. Candidates need to travelto Cologne four times at their own expense for the employment process between April andJuly. Plus, they need strong German-speaking skills. Also participants
need to be nonsmokers between ages 24 and 55, in good health, with normal body weight.
24. What are participants expected to do during the study?
A. Report their feelings regularly.
B. Complete their daily routines in bed.
C. Keep their bodies tilted down six degrees.
D. Record their physical responses every day.
25. What data about the participants will the researchers collect?
A. Their physical and mental reactions
B. Their behaviors to weightlessness.
C.The ways they do their daily things.D The changes in their weight...
26. What will be a challenge for the participants?
A. The language skills they need.
B. The difficulty meeting family.
C. The possibility that they feel dull.
D. The slow recovery of their health.
27. The requirements for potential participants are.
A. challenging for Americans
B. tailored to thin persons
C. easy for the youth to satisfy
D. suitable for most people
C
Four years ago, my sweet mom went to be with her Lord. She did it her way.
I got the call at work, and I headed home quickly. Mom and Dad lived on a small farm that they hadowned since I was seven. I hated going there every weekend. There was nothing for a young girl to do butwatch the one station on the old TV set, if the weather allowed reception.
My mom, on the other hand, loved the peace and quiet of the land. The place was rustic(乡村的), with no indoorplumbing or heat. We had a big wood stove in the kitchen that did its best to heat the little farmhouse, but italways seemed cold and too quiet to me.
In the evenings, my mom and I would sit for hours singing in the little kitchen. I sang the melody andMom harmonized. Her favorite song was “Moon River〞and we sang it over and over. Mom told me storiesabout how when I was a little girl, I could sing before I could talk.
As time passed, I had my own children and went to visit them every week or two. The kids loved thefarm and the tractor rides with my dad. Me, well, I still hated the silence of the farm. While my mom lovedto sit at her kitchen table and look out at her garden and flowers and retell all the old stories, I missed thehustle and bustle(喧闹)of my life at home. But I sat there listening quietly as she reminisced.(叙旧) Now, I sat back in the silence and the silence was deafening so I finally leaned over t o turn on an oldradio. Music always comforted me. My heart skipped a beat. “Moon
River〞was playing on the radio. I satthere stunned,with a tear running down my cheek, as I listened to every familiar note.
Then the radio announcer came on. “Here’s one we haven’t heard in a while,〞and an unfamiliar songbegan. I began to cry harder as I heard the words sung over the airwaves.
28. The writer didn’t like staying on the farm for the following reasons EXCEPT that
______.
A. it was too cold and quiet
B. she could only sing one song on the small farm
C. there was nothing more that could make her excited
D. the place was rustic, with no indoor plumbing or heat
29. From the first paragraph, we know that the writer’s mother ______.
A. left the small farm with Lord
B. passed away four years ago
C. left for Lord to live her own way
D. preferred to be with Lord
30. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. Mom’s music
B. Cherish (珍惜) life
C. My happy childhood
D. Our small farmhouse
第二节〔共5小题; 每题2分，总分值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正确选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

Do you want to put a smile on someone’s face? Maybe make their day a little bit brighter?31 In fact, many things can be done as a part of your normal routine and cost little or nothing. Try out one or more of the following ways today to put smiles on their faces:
1. 32 Handwritten notes that are given to encourage someone, not just for thanking someone for a gift, are rare. That makes handwritten notes even more special. Start a new practice of sitting down and writing an encouraging note on a regular basis.
2. Take a friend out to lunch or invite him to your home. 33 If you feel like being more adventurous, throw a party for several of your friends.
3. Deliver a meal to someone you know that is sick or having a rough time. We have all been sick and know the last thing you want to do is be out of bed. There are also times when life is tough. 34
4. Ask a friend if you can take care of their kid for a day or an evening. If you have been a parent, you know the value of being able to have a few hours of free time without worrying about the children. 35Offer to do it when the parents want to relax themselves.
Besides, there is one more way that can’t be ignored. Give a real smile to everyone
you meet. You will experience how easy it is to get others to smile!
A. Thank everyone that supports you.
B. Write an encouraging note to others.
C. Helping others will be rewarded with more smiles.
D. It doesn’t have to take much time or money on your part.
E. You can be a great help by providing a meal that can be enjoyed.
F. Don’t wait to be asked to babysit when it is required.
G. You will get to know each other even better than you do right now.
第三局部语言运用〔共两节，总分值45分〕
第一节完形填空〔共20小题；每题1.5分，总分值30分〕
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填
入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

Have you ever wondered what you would tell yourself if you had the chance to go back to the past? We all have those life lessons that could have 36 significantly to our personal growth if only we had known them 37 .
When I was 8 years old I was told I had leukemia (白血病). Although it is 38 for a child to have cancer, I was somewhat lucky 39 I was unaware of the overall 40 of it. Sure, I was sick, but 41 .
Two years later I had a relapse (旧病复发), and it was much harder to 42 it the second time. After receiving all kinds of treatments and a series of operations, I 43 recovered. And I’m here 13 yea rs later to tell my story.
Because of 44 the above things at a young age, I’ve learned things no other child gets the opportunity to. If I could go back and give my 8-year-old self 45 , I'd say, “Bryce, what you are about to experience is going to be one of the 46 things anyone could face. You’re going to have days when your body is so weak that others will have to 47 you so that you can eat, drink, or sit up. You’ll be so 48
that for a year you won’t be able to go 49 unless you wear a mask.〞
“That sounds bad, but it doesn’t 50 what you’ll learn because of it. You’ll learn that no matter what bad things 51 to you, you should make a good life out of what is left. You’ll learn that you can never judge a person because you just don't know
what 52 , illnesses, or trials they’ve been through.〞
To this day, my cancer experience works 53 a reminder that difficulties are not all bad, and I hope to live up to the 54 I have of my personal growth. How about you? I hope the life l essons I’ve 55 can help you reflect on your own. 36. A. owed B. contributed C. replied D. referred
37. A. later B. better C. earlier D. further
38. A. exciting B. interesting C. confusingD. frightening
39. A. so B. becauseC. if D. unless
40. A. seriousness B. loneliness C. encouragement D. argument
41. A. gave away B. set offC. went up D. pulled through
42. A. stress B. fight C. solve
D. examine
43. A. simply B. extremely C. actually D. eventually
44. A. studying B. reading C. experiencing D. imagining
45. A. knowledge B. adviceC. news D. lie
46. A. safest B. brightestC. cheapest D. toughest
47. A. call B. find C. move D. persuade
48. A. fat B. sick C. busy D. cold
49. A. upstairs B. outside C. ahead D. nearby
50. A. turn to B. point toC. compare with D. cooperate with
51. A. happen B. speak C. explain
D. return
52. A. challenges B. dreams C. projects
D. plans
53. A. at B. as C. without
D. from
54. A. conclusions B. expectations C. invitations
D. considerations
55. A. organized B. conducted C. shared
D. collected
第二节〔共10小题；每题1.5分，总分值15分〕
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Few people I know seem to have much desire or time to cook. Making Chinese 56 (dish) is seen as especially troublesome. Many westerners 57 come to China cook much less than in their own countries once they realize how cheap 58 can be to eat out. I still remember 59 (visit) a friend who’d lived here for five years and I 60 (shock) when I learnt she hadn’t cooked once in all that time.
While regularly eating out seems to 61 (become) common for many young people in recent years, it’s not without a cost. The obvious one is money: eating out once or twice a week may be 62 (afford) but doing this most days adds up. There could be an even 63 (high) cost on your health. Researchers have found that there is a direct link between the increase in food eaten outside the home and the rise in 64 (weigh) problems.
If you are not going to suffer this problem, then I suggest that the next time you go to your mum’s home 65 dinner, get a few cooking tips from her. Cooking food can be fun. You might also begin to notice the effects not only on your health but in your pocket.
第四局部写作(共两节，总分值40分〕
第一节应用文写作(总分值15分)
假设你是李华，你的英国朋友Elvin听说你寒假打算参加社区效劳活动，他想跟你一起参加。

请你写一封电子邮件向他介绍本次活动的具体安排，内容包括：1.表示欢送；2.活动安排；3.你的希望。

注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头语和结束语已为你写好。

Dear Elvin,
How is it going? ___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节读后续写〔总分值25分〕
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

“I’m going to miss you so much, Poppy,〞said the tall, thin teenager. He bent down to hug his old friend goodbye. He stood up, hugged his parents, and smiled, trying not to let his emotions (情绪) get the better of him.
His parents were not quite able to keep theirs under control. They had driven their son several hours out of town to the university where he would soon be living and studying. It was time to say goodbye for now at least. The family hugged and smiled through misty eyes and then laughed.
The boy lifted the last bag onto his shoulder, and flashed a bright smile. “I guess this is it,〞he said. “I’ll see you back home in a month, okay?〞His parents nodded, and they watched as he walked out of sight into the crowds of hundreds of students and parents. The boy’s mother turned to the dog, “Okay, Poppy, time to go back home.〞The house seemed quiet as a tomb without the boy living there. All that week, Poppy didn’t seem interested in her dinner, her fav orite toy, or even in her daily walk. Her owners were sad too, but they knew their son would be back to visit. Poppy didn’t.
They offered the dog some of her favorite peanut butter treats. They even let her sit on the sofa, but the old girl just wasn’t her usual cheerful self. Her owners started to get worried. “What should we do to cheer Poppy up?〞asked Dad. “We’ve tried everything.〞
“I have an idea, but it might be a little crazy,〞smiled Mom. “Without anybody left in the house but us, this place could u se a bit of fun. Let’s get a little dog for Poppy.〞
It didn’t take long before they walked through the front door carrying a big box. Poppy welcomed them home as usual, but when she saw the box, she stopped. She put her nose on it. Her tail began wagging (摆动) ever so slowly, then faster as she caught the smell.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写局部分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Para 1. Dad put the box on the ground and opened the top._____________________
______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ Para 2. A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from university. ________________
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
英语试题参考答案及评分标准
听力1—5 ABCBA 6—10 AAABC11—15 BABCB 16—20 ACCAB
阅读：21-25 DCDBA 26-30 CABBA
七选五：31-35 DBGEF
完形填空：BCDBA DBDCB DCBBC AABBC
语法填空：
56. dishes 57. who/that 58. it 59. visiting
60. was shocked
61. have become 62. affordable 63. higher 64. weight 65. for 应用文写作：
(One possible version)
Dear Elvin,
How is it going? I am delighted to hear that you will come to China and join me in community service. Now I’m writing to tell you something about it.
With the New Year approaching, some elderly people who live in the nursing home in our community may feel extremely lonely without a family. In order to create a joyous atmosphere for them, I plan to visit them every week this winter vacation. Helping them with their house work and chatting with them will surely bring them much pleasure and drive their loneliness away. If you could come, they would be more than pleased to receive “international〞care.
I hope we can gain happiness from our voluntary service. Looking forward to your arrival. Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写：
(One possible version)
Para 1.
Dad put the box on the ground and opened the top. A shiny little wet nose popped up. Then two fluffy paws. Next the box tipped over sideways, and out tumbled a mass of wiggly golden silliness. Poppy was amazed. She wagged furiously. She barked with joy. She smiled, her tongue lolling out as she investigated the surprise. The little pup was not shy and immediately starting yipping and jumping around the older dog. “That didn’t take long,〞remarked Mom, as both dogs went roaring around the house in an impromptu game of chase. Dad laughed. Para 2.
A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from university. He had missed Poppy and was looking forward to seeing her. When he bent down and hugged her, he fell over in surprise as a small golden cloud came racing up to lick his face too. “Oh my gosh, who is this?〞he exclaimed. His parents laughed at the look of shock on his face. “That’s Pee-wee,〞said Dad. “I can’t believe you go t yourselves a puppy!〞“We didn’t,〞replied M om. “This puppy is for Poppy!〞
听力录音材料
Text 1
M：Would you mind my smoking here?
W：Not at all.
Text 2
W：Excuse me.
M：Yes?
W：Does this bus go to Art Museum?
M：No. Not this one. This one goes to Science Museum. To Art Museum, you should take the No. 17 Bus.
W：Thank you very much.
M：You're welcome.
Text 3
W：Is the meeting held in Room 302 or 303?
M：It should be in 302. But I hear that it has been put off till tomorrow.
W：Really? Is it at three in the afternoon?
M：No. It will be two o'clock.
Text 4
W：Will you please come here, John?
M：OK, Mummy.
W：And please bring your books.
M：Oh，do I have to?
W：I won't let you be lazy.
Text 5
W：What do you think of the film?
M：I like it. I think it is great.
W：I like it too. Do you like the acting?
M：Yes. It is excellent. Don't you think so?
W：Not really. It is disappointing.
Text 6
M：Hello.
W：I'm calling to ask if you still have the flat.
M：Yes, we have.
W：That's a two-bedroom flat?
M：It's right. It has two bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room and the living room can also be a dining room.
W：How much?
M：It's 450 dollars a month.
W：Does that include heat and electricity?
M：No. You have to pay for them yourself.
W：I see. I hope that's the flat I want and I'll come to the house myself.
Text 7
M：Time to eat!
W：Coming. Oh, I'm starving. Oh! What's that?
M：A sports magazine.
W：About what?
M：About tennis, of course. You know it's my favorite.
W：I can't imagine why you men like that kind of sport. It's hard to
play and also makes one worn out. I like the gentle or soft ones, such as skating and dancing.
M：Well, as a man, I think it's a good sport to show men's power just as baseball. I was a catcher in the game when I was a college student.
W：Eh, I think it is easy to be a strong player, but the hardest thing to learn is to be a good loser.
Text 8
W：Good morning. How are you, Mr Smith?
M: I'm very worried, doctor.
W：Oh? What are you worried about?
M：I'm afraid that I'm very ill.
W：I'm sorry to hear that. Why do you think so?
M：Because I feel tired all the time and even when I wake up early in the morning. And I can only eat a little.
W：How about your sleep?
M：Very bad, doctor.
W：Are you worried about anything?
M：Yes, I'm worried about my work. I've just taken a new job, and I'm always afraid of making a mistake.
W：I see. Don't worry about your work. Take it easy, and take more exercise.
Text 9
M：When are you leaving?
W：This Friday.
M：Are you going by air?
W：No, by train.
M：Oh, then how are you getting to the station? Is anybody seeing you off?
W：My father will drive us there and my mother is coming to see us off, too.
M：Where are you staying in Shanghai? And how long are you staying
there?
W：We are staying with our grandparents. My grandmother is not feeling well, and my parents can't spare any time for a visit. We are staying with our grandparents for a week.
M：Hope your grandma will get better soon. And please give her my best wishes.
W：Thanks. Xiao Jun，what about you? Any plan for the weekend?
M：I am going to the countryside.
W：With whom?
M：Some classmates. We are going by bike.
W：That sounds great! Well, I must be off now. Have a nice time in the countryside. Bye.
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When Lincoln was just a boy, he had to help his father look after their farm. It was hard work and there weren't any interesting things for him to do. Lincoln wanted to go to school, but there was no school there. He was sad most of the time.
Mrs Lincoln loved the boy very much. She tried her best to make Lincoln happy. One early morning she got up early and went to town. That was a long way and it took her a long time to get to town. She bought something there and started back. And it was late in the evening when she got home.
The next morning Mrs Lincoln said to Lincoln, “Today is your birthday. We're going to have a party.〞She put some food on the table and took out a present. “A book！〞Lincoln cried. It was an old book，but he liked it. A smile came to his face. He looked up at Mrs Lincoln and said, “Thank you，Mom.〞。