1、湖北省宜昌市2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题（全卷满分：150分 考试用时：120分钟）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.What isthewomanworriedabout?A. Thepriceofthetraining B. Thesizeofthearea C. Safety2.Whatdoesthewomanthinkthey
2、shoulddo?A. Followthesinger B.Leavethesingeralone C. Takeapicturewiththesinger3.WhenwasJanetsupposedtogiveherpresentation?A. OnTuesday B. OnWednesday C. OnThursday4.Whatistheconversationmainlyabout?A.Apairofboots B. Themansgrandfather C.Anewmall5.Whatarethespeakersdoing?A.Visitingafriendsplace B.Hun
3、tingforanewhouse C.Decoratingtheirkitchen第二节（共15小题,每小题1.5分，满分22.5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三个选项中选出最佳选项，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，每小题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，回答第6、7题。6. Whatdoesthemanwanttodo?A.BuysomebooksB. StartasmallcompanyC. Dosomeresearchforapaper7.Whatisthema
4、nlike?A. Careless B. Impatient C. Cautious听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Wheredothespeakersprefertogo?A. ToHawaii B. ToEurope C. TotheBahamas9.Whatwillthespeakersprobablydonext?A.Checkthetravelfees B. Calltheirfriends C.Booktheirflight听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Whydoesthewomanwanttobuyadress?A. SheisgoingtoaneventB. S
5、hewantstoloseweightC.Shewantstolookmoremature11.Whichdressdoesthewomandecidetobuy?A. Theredone B. Theblackone C. Theblueone12.Whydoesthemanapologize?A. HedoesnthaveanylargersizesB.HecantletthewomanreturnanythingC. Hegavethewomansomewronginformation听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13.WhatdidthemanthinkofAmericans?A.
6、 Health-conscious B.Ignorant C. Lazy14.Whydoesthemanmentionorganicfoods?A.ToshowhowinfluentialAmericanfoodcultureisB.ToshowhowpeoplesattitudeshavechangedC.ToshowthatAmericansarespendingmoreonfood15.Accordingtothewoman, whyarethingsdifferentnow?A.PeoplehaveaccesstomoreinformationB.Peoplearemoreactive
7、ingeneralC. Peoplearemorepositive16.Whatdoesthewomantrytoavoid?A.WatchingtoomuchTV B. Eatingfastfood C. Drivingher car听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Howmuchsleepshouldteenagersget?A. 8hoursanight B. 9hoursanight C. 10hoursanight18. Why isitdifficultforteenagerstogotobedearlyaccordingtotheresearch?A. Theyareu
8、nawareofthebenefitsofgoodsleepB. TheyworktoohardatnightC.Theirbodiesarechanging19.WhattimedomostAmericanhighschoolsstartnow?A. At8:00am B. At8:30am C. At9:00am20.Accordingtothetalk, whatshouldteensdotogetagoodnights sleep?A.DosomereadingbeforebedtimeB.FindaschoolthatstartslaterC.Limittheirscreentime
9、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（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。ASamantha “Sammi” Janower Samantha “Sammi” Janower, now 18 years old, was told 15 years ago that she had cancer. Chemotherapy (化疗) is the only option, so Sammi underwent (经历) 15 months of chemo at the age of three. Today, h
10、er dad says the cancer survivor is determined to help other kids avoid having to go through what she has gone through. To that end, in 2017 her team of cyclists, Team Samantha, raised more than $327,000 for the hospital that saved her life by riding 192 miles in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), a bike-
11、a-thon across their home state of Massachusetts. One hundred percent of every dollar raised goes directly to the doctors and research that work on cancers like hers.Annika VisweshEighth-grade student Annika Viswesh, who attends the Stratford School in Sunnyvale, California, became legally blind when
12、 she was just one year old due to a condition known as amblyopia (弱视). Various methods have helped to improve her sight over the years, but more than anything it was that very experience that pushed her to search for better ways to treat and manage the condition, which affects about 12 million child
13、ren worldwide. So, she created the Oculus Patch Assistant which helps to simplify and improve the effectiveness of amblyopia treatment. She is now working with doctors at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation to conduct field testing.Jahkil JacksonJahkil Jackson, 9, of Chicago, founded Project I Am to he
14、lp the homeless in his hometown. Within the last year, hes collected and handed out more than 3,000“Blessings ( 祝福) Bags” filled with toiletry things, socks, and food. A frequent public speaker, Jahkil challenges children to find their enthusiasm and use it to make a difference.“When I speak to othe
15、r kids at schools and community centers, I always say,Dont wait until you are an adult to be great, ”Jahkil said.“ You can be great now! ”21. Why did Sammi found Team Samantha?A. To improve medical conditions B. To raise money for herselfC. To support cancer research D. To attract cycling lovers22.
16、What did Annika make efforts to do?A. Help the legally blind see better B. Find a long-term treatment for amblyopiaC. Carry out several scientific studies at her school D. Search for economical ways to treat her condition23. What should kids do according to Jahkil?A. Lend a hand to the homeless B. T
17、ake action and contributeC. Take part in Project I Am D. Act like adultsBFrom an early age, my daughter was a natural traveler. I remember being concerned about how she would handle the time difference when we traveled to Europe the summer after her kindergarten (幼儿园) year, but she hit the ground ru
18、nning. She woke early enough to catch the first train to Brussels. She wasnt afraid to try new food in Belgium or Greece. My 10-year-old son, however, is not a traveler. He feels comfortable in familiar places, and he is a picky eater.This past summer, my kids and I spent three weeks in Central Amer
19、ica. My daughters eyes lit up when I told her about the trip; my sons filled with trepidation.I spent the month making preparation for our trip, finding ways to convince my son that he would have fun, and that wed be able to find him food that he would eat. My son loves animals, so I left magazines
20、lying around our house that were conveniently opened to stories on animals found in Central America. On our first day, we took a bus across Belize to the zoo, which my son loved. It seemed like a successful day until he cried through part of dinner. Exhaustion had gotten the best of him. Much like t
21、hat first day, the trip had highs and lows.I learned that making sure my son had enough sleep was the best way I could set us up for success. I made sure both kids had activities they were excited about. I didnt plan a schedule. This allowed us to plan our days based on how we were feeling. There we
22、re days that were not easy, but when I look through our pictures and find the one of us having just hiked up the Pacaya volcano, I know it was worth it.24.What does the author say about the authors daughter?A. She hates getting up early in the morningB. She feels nervous in unfamiliar placesC. She i
23、s a picky eaterD. She loves traveling25.What does the underlined word “trepidation” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Worry B. Surprise C. Curiosity D. Excitement26.Whats the preference of the authors son?A. Animals B. TravelingC. Magazines D. Various foods27.How were the author and her son during the
24、ir summer trip?A. They were sleeplessB. They were in a hurryC. They fell behind their scheduleD. They experienced sufferings and happinessCYoure watching your favorite TV show when a commercial ( 广告) break starts. First you see an ad for candy. Then theres one for fast food. Your stomach growls ( 咕咕
25、直叫). Suddenly, all you can think about is how much you need a snack (小吃). If that sounds familiar, youre not alone. Researchers from McMaster University in Canada studied the effects of junk (垃圾) food ads. The researchers examined the effects of advertising junk food on more than 6,000 kids through
26、TV commercials and other types of media (媒体). They found that kids made unhealthy food and drink choices as quickly as 30 minutes after seeing the ads.“There is too much unhealthy food advertising out there, “Says Behnam Sadeghirad. Hes one of the researchers who led the study. “This is dangerous fo
27、r younger children.”Food and drink ads are everywhere, from TV to the Internet. Companies want to make sure you know about their products. They spend nearly $1.8 billion a year on food ads aimed at kids, according to a report. The Nielsen Company tracked the number of food ads that kids saw in 2015.
28、 It found that kids watched nearly 12 food ads on TV each day. Most of these ads werent for healthy foods. In fact, on average, kids saw only one ad per week for fruits and vegetables. Instead, most of the ads were for fast food, candy, and sugary drinks.Jennifer Harris, a professor at the Universit
29、y of Connecticut, says this is a big part of the problem. “Unhealthy foods are not things we should be encouraging kids to eat more often,” Harris says. “But unfortunately those are the products being advertised to them the most.”Health experts say its OK to treat yourself to a cookie once in a whil
30、e. But what can you do to keep from having an unhealthy snack every time you see an ad for junk food? Harris says its important to learn to spot the techniques companies use in their ads.“What kids can do is notice whats going on,” says Harris.“Think about, Are these the products that really are goo
31、d for me? ” 28. What did researchers from McMaster University find?A. Junk food ads can affect kids eating habits B. Eating while watching TV is unhealthy for kidsC. Food ads are more attractive than other types of adsD. There are many commercial breaks during TV shows29. What did the numbers provid
32、ed by the Nielsen Company suggest?A. Food ads are everywhere B. Its necessary to limit kids screen timeC. Its hard to avoid seeing junk food ads on TVD. Companies spend large amounts of money on ads30. What advice does Harris give in the last paragraph?A. Get wise to ads B. Stay away from cookiesC.
33、Never see junk food ads D. Find products of good quality31. Whats the best title for the text?A. Attack of the ads B. Tricks of the tradeC. Advertising of junk food D. The effect of media on childrenDHave you ever heard the phrase “we just cant communicate”? Most people identify communication with t
34、he ability to read or write well. This might not be the case as you will soon find out.How many times have you been to the doctors office and listened to an educated professional explain something to you that just doesnt make any sense? These people keep asking you “Do you understand?”“Am I making m
35、yself clear?” and sometimes out of embarrassment ( 尴尬) because you dont want to look like an idiot, you tell them “yes, I do understand.” This isnt a good way to communicate either.How do we communicate in a positive way to get our point across? Im going to share a secret that works time and time ag
36、ain and some very successful communicators use this often. Ask the person you are communicating with if they understand what you just said. If someone is talking to you, then use the statement “Just to Make Sure That I Understand What You Just Said.” and then repeat back your understanding of their
37、conversation.Sometimes just asking a few simple questions and clarifying (讲清楚) your understanding can bring great benefits to any communication. In some countries like Japan, for instance, you might find them reading your body language more than the words you are communicating with. Sometimes just t
38、he way someone stands or reacts to something you said can give you a valuable insight to what can be understood in the conversation. However, this could also lead to a misunderstanding. Again if you think someone understands how you are communicating with their body language, try not to assume (设想)
39、that you know for a fact how they are reacting. Always ask them if they understand what youre talking about.A person is responsible for what he says and to make sure that the other person understands completely the point he is trying to get across. I dont know how many times I have mentioned somethi
40、ng to someone only later to find out there was a problem with my communication.One of the greatest problems in business, marriage and most relationships is poor communication skills. Why not start using some of the simple skills used in this article to help with communication. You will start to see
41、the benefits within a short period.32. According to the author, some people fail to understand the doctor because _.A. they are complete idiots B. he cant make himself understoodC. he keeps asking them questions D. they dont pay enough attention to him33. As a listener, you should _ to ensure a good
42、 communication.A. listen carefully and quietly B. take some notes while listeningC. ask the speaker to speak slowly and clearly D. retell the conversation based on your understanding34. From the passage we can learn that _.A. a conversation by body language doesnt always work well B. youd better not
43、 ask any questions in communicating with othersC. communication skills in the passage take a long time to practiseD. communication has nothing to do with the ability of reading and writing35. Whats the best title of the passage?A. Communication and MisunderstandingB. Simple Good Communication Skills
44、C. How to Express yourself PositivelyD. Communication and Body Language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。Young Taylor Swift For a certain 11-year-old, a spring break trip to Nashville, Tennessee, was life-changing. Nashville was the center of the country music industry.Wh
45、ile her mom waited in the car, the girl walked into all the big record companies in town. 36 None of the people there took her seriously then but they should have.Because that girl was Taylor Swift. 37 She listened to country music albums ( 专辑) until she knew all the lyrics (歌词). She performed at county fairs near her hometown of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. At age 12, she taught herself to play guitar and
