内蒙古集宁一中2019年高二英语下半年期末考试附答案与解析
| 1. 阅读理解 | 详细信息 | ||||||||
|
The Guggenheim Museum attempts to help educators connect students with art. It offers programs for educators, including free arts curricula, professional development courses and workshops, as well as professional meet-and-greets that pair artists with public school teachers throughout New York City. • Visiting with your students The museum offers a variety of ways for educators and their students to visit, from self-guided tours to a guided experience.
|
|||||||||
| 2. 阅读理解 | 详细信息 |
|
Used clothes are rather difficult to deal with. They are made from chemicals, cotton, or wool, which consume many resources in the process of manufacturing and, if burned, they pollute the air and increase the carbon pressure upon the environment. Therefore, it is a good thing for used clothes to be recycled in factories instead of being disposed of in garbage cans to be incinerated or transported to landfill sites. In that sense, the companies that put the donation boxes in communities have done something good and beneficial. However, if they mean to recycle used clothes, they need to tell people that and label their collection boxes as "recycle boxes" instead of misleading people by calling them "donation boxes". People expect their "donated" clothes to go to the poor, not factories. People need to be more realistic as well. Donating clothes may not bring much help to the poor. Especially, as it takes a lot of human labor to collect the used clothes, sort them, clean and disinfect them and deliver them to less-developed areas. Every step costs money and sometimes the total cost might even be higher than buying new clothes in large quantities. Sometimes the poor might not need used clothing, but they cannot trade the clothes for what they do need. It might be a sad fact, but the most effective and efficient way of helping poor people is donating money and letting them get what they need themselves. So, when people want to send a helping hand, they need to donate money, instead of simply donating their used, unwanted clothes. 【1】What is the first paragraph mainly about? A.The donation boxes should be put more in communities. B.Unwanted clothes can be recycled in donation boxes. C.Putting donation boxes in communities is right for companies. D.Used clothes should be recycled in factories. 【2】Why cannot the boxes in communities be called “donation boxes”? A.The poor don’t need clothing donations any longer. B.Recycling these used clothes needs much more money. C.Donation boxes are intended for collecting unwanted clothes. D.The clothes in the boxes are to be recycled at last. 【3】What does the author really mean by mentioning “a sad fact”? A.The poor cannot get help from it. B.The factories cannot benefit from it. C.It’s not convenient for the residents. D.It gets the communities into trouble sometimes. 【4】What’s the author’s attitude towards “donation boxes in communities”? A.Supportive B.Disapproving C.Indifferent D.Doubtful |
|
| 3. 阅读理解 | 详细信息 |
|
We’ve all had cases where we’ve waited just a bit too long to pay an electric bill or speeding ticket．But one man, from California by reasonable assumption, who goes by “Dave”, recently took procrastination (拖延) one step further, by paying a parking ticket almost a half-century after it was given． In December 2018, the Minersville Police Department in Pennsylvania received a letter in the mail．Whoever wrote the letter decided it was best to keep his name somewhat unknown, so he put the return address as “Wayward Road, Anytown California” under the name “Feeling guilty”． When the officers opened the envelope, they found a brief letter, along with a $5 bill, and a parking ticket dating all the way back to 1974．The note read, “Dear PD, I’ve been carrying this ticket around for 40 plus years always intending to pay．Forgive me if I don’t give you my info．With respect, Dave.” Even though the initial parking ticket was only for $2, “Dave” must have felt awfully guilty because he left 150 percent, or $3, in interest． Michael Combs, the Police Chief of the Minersville Police Department, stated in an interview that the same ticket would cost about $20 if it was given today． Combs went on to share that the original ticket from 1974 was given to a vehicle that had an Ohio license plate． Because there was no system for tracking tickets given to out-of-state cars back then, “Dave” could have gotten away with never paying the $2 fine．But apparently, guilt got the best of him, and he decided to finally cough up the money more than 40 years past its due date． 【1】How much do we know about “Dave”? A. He lives in Wayward Road, Anytown California． B. The police are trying to find out more about him． C. His car probably came from Ohio at that time． D. “Dave” is of course the man’s real name indeed． 【2】Why didn’t “Dave” pay for the parking ticket until recently? A. He completely forgot about it in the past 44 years． B. He didn’t find it until almost half a century later． C. He failed to find out who he should pay the money to． D. He didn’t pay for it just because of procrastination． 【3】What drove “Dave” to pay for the parking ticket at last? A. A strong sense of guilty． B. Fear of being tracked by the police． C. Worry about being fined more． D. Sudden change of his financial situation． 【4】Which of the following can be the best title? A. Police Chief of the Minersville Police Department Shares a Story B. Mysterious Procrastinator Finally Pays 44-Year-Old Parking Ticket C. Unusual Letter Comes from Wayward Road, Anytown California D. Parking Ticket Carried Around for Almost Half a Century from Ohio |
|
| 4. 阅读理解 | 详细信息 |
|
A large body of research has been developed in recent years to explain many aspects of willpower. Most of the researchers exploring self-control do so with an obvious goal in mind: How can willpower be strengthened? If willpower is truly a limited resource, as the research suggests, what can be done to make it stay strong? Avoiding temptation (诱惑) is an effective method for maintaining self-control, which is called the “out of sight, out of mind” principle. One recent study, for instance, found office workers less attracted to candy in the desk drawer than that on top of their desks, in plain sight. The research suggesting that we possess a limited reservoir of self-control raises a troubling question. When we face too many temptations, are we to fail? Not necessarily. Researchers don’t believe that one’s willpower is ever completely exhausted. Rather, people appear to hold some willpower in reserve, saved for future demands. The right motivation allows us to tap into those reserves, allowing us to carry on even when our self-control strength has been run down. High motivation might help overcome weakened willpower-at least to a point. Willpower may also be made less vulnerable（脆弱）to being exhausted in the first place. Researchers who study self-control often describe it as being like a muscle that gets tired with heavy use. But there is another aspect to the muscle comparison, they say. While muscles become exhausted by exercise in the short term, they are strengthened by regular exercise in the long term. Similarly, regular practices of self-control may improve willpower strength. The evidence from willpower-exhaustion studies also suggests that making a list of resolutions on New Year’s Eve is the worst possible approach. Being exhausted in one area can reduce willpower in other areas, so it makes more sense to focus on a single goal at a time. In other words, don’t try to quit smoking, adopt a healthy diet and start a new exercise plan at the same time. Taking goals one by one is a better approach. Once a good habit is in place, Baumeister says, you’ll no longer need to draw on your willpower to maintain the behavior. Eventually healthy habits will become routine, and won’t require making decisions at all. 【1】From the studies in the passage we learn that . A. people have unlimited self-control B. high motivation ensures one’s success C. willpower is hardly completely exhausted D. too many temptations often lead to failure 【2】The underlined phrase “tap into” in Paragraph 3 most probably means . A. make use of B. run out of C. build D. increase 【3】The author compares self –control to muscles . A. to prove the long-term effect of willpower B. to show the significance of regular exercise C. to argue that self-control can he easily used up D. to explain the benefits of practicing self-control 【4】To develop a good habit, which of the following does the author prefer? A. “I will give up dessert and do exercise.” B. “I will set three goals this new semester.” C. “I will read an English novel every month.” D. “I will keep myself from any temptation.” |
|
| 5. | 详细信息 |
|
The world is designed for right-handed people, but why does a tenth of the population prefer the left? 【1】 The answer to it remains a bit of a mystery. Since scientists have noticed that left-handedness tends to run in families, it’s assumed that left-handedness has a genetic(基因的) component to it. 【2】 In fact, identical twins, who share the same genes, can sometimes prefer to use different hands. There are also plenty of theories on what else might determine which hand you write with, but many experts believe that it’s kind of random. Historically, the left side and left-handedness have been considered a negative thing by many cultures. 【3】 In some areas, the left hand became known as the “unclean” hand. In many religions, the right hand of God is the favored hand. For example, Jesus sits at God’s right side. God’s left hand, however, is the hand of judgment. Various activities and experiences become rude or even signs of bad luck when the left hand becomes involved. In some parts of Scotland, it is considered bad luck to meet a left-handed person at the start of a journey. 【4】A person giving directions will put their left hand behind them and even physically try to point with their right hand if necessary. In some Asian countries, eating with the left hand is considered impolite. 【5】People come to realize that left-handedness is natural. Some researchers find out that lefties are more creative and can deal with abstract thinking better. The left-handedness is more easily adaptable to the right-handed world as well. Being left-handed is no longer a sad story now; instead, it is a wonderful gift or maybe it is something you should take pride in. A. In other words, left-handers are born that way. B. Left-handedness used to be regarded as a disability. C. The unfavorable associations of the use of the left hand among cultures are varied. D. Why do they prefer to use their left hand rather than their right hand for routine activities? E. Why do some parents force their left-handed children to become right-handed when writing? F. In Ghana, pointing, gesturing, giving or receiving items with the left hand is considered rude. G. Fortunately, nowadays most societies and cultures no longer reject left-handedness like before. |
|
| 6. 完形填空 | 详细信息 |
|
Stars guide the way for us in the dark. Some are ______, others are dim, but they all shine together as if they’re_____ the ups and downs of life. Among them, I try to find Hazel’s, the heroine of the novel The Fault in Our Stars, written by U.S. author John Green. Hazel is a 16-year-old girl who has cancer. In her______group, she wins a boy’s love, who has lost a leg and he also has ____. They fight pain, fear and death together.______their lives are hard, Hazel has a strong will. She never______, and even silently______the happiness of people around her, behind which, I believe, it is the inner spirit that makes her______. Hazel isn’t______. She quarrels with her parents, like most teenagers. But most of the time, she’s very______, never letting cancer be an excuse to______her life. She regards cancer as a side effect of death, which everyone will______one day. She accepts the fact that “the world is not a wish-granting factory”, so she______every single moment in life, no matter if it’s______or sweet. That’s______I admire her. I don’t experience the pain and the challenge that Hazel has faced, but______, I come across many difficulties. When I’m in______, I always wonder what I can do about it. If there’s no more mercy I can beg for, then I try to find______in my heart. Hazel has taught me that we should love and appreciate life as it is, forget today’s______, and live life to its fullest.______, tomorrow is another day. 【1】A. weak B. bright C. colorful D. favorable 【2】A. concerning B. clarifying C. commenting D. showing 【3】A. support B. education C. funding D. insurance 【4】A. disease B. flu C. cancer D. legs 【5】A. Though B. Therefore C. As if D. Furthermore 【6】A. sets up B. sends up C. brings up D. gives up 【7】A. takes away B. takes up C. takes in D. takes off 【8】A. famous B. different C. popular D. bright 【9】A. perfect B. alone C. wrong D. simple 【10】A. ridiculous B. allergic C. cute D. optimistic 【11】A. disturb B. risk C. ruin D. serve 【12】A. take B. face C. challenge D. overcome 【13】A. values B. takes C. cares D. polishes 【14】A. tough B. rough C. bitter D. sour 【15】A. why B. how C. because D. so 【16】A. even B. yet C. ever D. still 【17】A. need B. trouble C. love D. pain 【18】A. happiness B. kindness C. bravery D. persistence 【19】A. mistakes B. fears C. roles D. errors 【20】A. At all B. In all C. Above all D. After all |
|
| 7. 语法填空 | 详细信息 |
|
China, which takes pride in four inventions in ancient times, has once again shown its ability 【1】 (change) the world with its “new four great inventions”: high-speed railways, electronic payment, shared bicycles and online shopping. Recently, the “new four great inventions”【2】 (improve) the quality of people’s lives. Thanks to online shopping and mobile payment, people can buy what they want 【3】 (simple) with a tap of the phone within doors. High-speed trains have shortened 【4】 journey from Beijing to the coastal city Tianjin to half an hour. As for the bikes, they themselves are not new. It is the operating model of bike-sharing 【5】 (base) on satellite navigation (导航) system, mobile payment as well as big data 【6】 has surprised the world. Shared bicycles are bringing cycling back 【7】 people’s lives and they are making public transport more 【8】 (attract). It is increasingly clear that China is no longer 【9】 (copy) western ideas and is leading in many new ways. A growing number of foreign 【10】 (company) hope to promote the development in their home country by highlighting the need for technological achievements like that of China. |
|
| 8. 改错 | 详细信息 |
|
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。 文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（  ），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（  ）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。 Life is full of various experiences, some of them are unforgettable. I still remember the hiking experiences with my classmates for 16 km a year ago. That summer day, we set off early in the morning, think it would be a great fun to walk for so long a distance. However, as the weather is getting hotter and hotter, I found their legs heavier and heavier. What’s worse, my feet began bleeding because long time pressing against the shoes. At one point, I even wanted to give up. But I managed to dragging the rest of the way to the destination. Though not pleasant, this journey was impressive or rewarding, I have learnt that life is a long journey like this. No matter what happened, we should never give up. |
|
| 9. 书面表达 | 详细信息 |
|
假如你是李华，下个月你市将举办青少年长跑运动会，你想邀请你的好友Peter 和你一起报名参加，请给他写信，内容包括： 1.此次运动会的时间、地点，主题等； 2.提高长跑能力的建议。 注意：1. 词数100左右。 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：a long-distance running race 长跑比赛 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
|
最近更新
