北京市2019-2020学年北京二中高一(下)期末考试英语试卷

东城区2019—2020学年度第二学期期末统一检测高一英语本试卷共10页，共100分。

考试时长100分钟。

考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

一、听力理解（共三节，15分）第一节（共4小题;每小题1分，共4分）听下面四段对话，每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

1. What music does the woman like best?A. Jazz.B. Blues.C. Pop music.2. Where is the woman from?A. Italy.B. Britain.C. Australia.3. What kind of person is Bill?A. Generous.B. Brave.C. Outgoing.4. What surprises the man about the computer?A. The colour.B. The weight.C. The apps.第二节（共7小题;每小题1分，共7分）听下面三段对话。

每段对话后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。

听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话你将听两遍。

听第5段材料，回答第5题至第6题。

5. What are the speakers doing now?A. They are going sightseeing.B. They are singing and dancing.C. They are watching a performance.6. When is the Torch Festival celebrated?A. In April.B. In June.C. In July.听第6段材料，回答第7题至第8题。

2019-2020年高一第二学期期末考试英语试卷含答案2019-2020年高一第二学期期末考试英语试卷含答案I. I. Listening prehension (24%)Section A (10%)Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At home . B. On the farm . C. In a restaurant . D. In a supermarket .2. A. To the movies . B. To a restaurant . C. To a bar . D. To a theatre .3. A. Shop assistant and customer . B. Neighbors . C. Doctor and patient . D. Colleagues .4. A. A piece of pie . B. Some coffee . C. A warm room . D. Dinner with friends .5. A. By going on a diet . B. By having fewer meals .C. By doing physical exercise .D. By eating fruits and vegetables .6. A. Tidy up the place carefully . B. Hold another party later .C. Get more food and drinks .D. Ask her friends to e over .7. A. She will decide later . B. She doesn’t care for either .C. She doesn’t want to go out .D. She wants the man to decide .8. A. Salesman . B. Online shop manager . C. Bank clerk . D.Delivery man .9. A. Meet his aunt . B. Do shopping at supermarket . C. Seea film . D. Stay at home .10. A. He doesn’t agree with the woman .B. Our children will leave us sooner or later .C. We should not waste food and drink for the benefit of our children .D. Too much waste water will make the earth polluted .Section B (6%)Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked to questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. The decoration . B. The location . C. The petition . D. The menu .12. A. They were organic . B. They were rare . C. They were nutritious . D. They were juicy .13. A. Confused . B. Amazed . C. Anxious . D. Regretful .Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Posters allow people to eat poorly .B. A bad diet is a symptom of social , cultural , and economic problems .C. Poor people are not aware of the four food groups .D. Alcohol contributes to a bad diet .15. A. They are not the solution to dietary problems .B. They do not illustrate all the food groups .C. They are not based on the medical research .D. They are only to wealthy people .16. A. Cultural problems . B. Social problems . C. Economic problems . D. Physical problems .Section C (8%)Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.plete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.plete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and vocabulary (26%)Section A （16%）Directions : Choose the right answers .25.I stopped at a gas station about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, ______ I was planning to visit afriend.A. thatB. whichC. whereD. when26.He’s having a hard time ______ the pressure of his new job.A. to handleB. handleC. handlingD. handled27.It is the first time that Mr Smith ______ China.A. visitsB. visitedC. has visitedD. had visited28.There are always many choices in our life, which are like different roads at a crossing. ______ wechoose, the decision will have a strong effect on our future journey.A. WhatB. WhichC. WhateverD. Whichever29.Jack is late again. It is typical ______ him to keep others waiting.A. toB. withC. forD. of30.We ______ the difficulty together, but why didn’t you tell me?A. should faceB. could have facedC. might faceD. must have faced31.Kirobo is a robot working at the International Space Station . He is not the first robot in the station ,but he is the first one ______ there .A. talkedB. talksC. to talkD. talking32.You could add the items you like to your shopping basket-online, pay for them with your phone andhave them ______ to your home.A. deliverB. to deliverC. deliveredD. delivering33.No sooner ______ into the smelly market than I wanted to walk back out.A. had I steppedB. I steppedC. have I steppedD. I had stepped34.It suddenly occurred to him ______ he had left his keys in the office.A. whetherB. whereC. whichD. that35.The teen smoking rate has reached 11.5 percent, with 15 million 13-18 year-olds regularly ______.A. having smokedB. smokingC. smokeD. to smoke36.Success never es easily ______ we have a goal in our hearts and stick to it.A. ifB. sinceC. onceD. unless37.Rescuers use a special device for finding people ______ in the sunken ship .A. trappingB. to trapC. trappedD. having trapped38.What is it about this character ______ people find so exciting?A. whichB. whatC. whereD. that39.People should take pride in what they do, ______ the public misunderstand or make fun of it.A. even ifB. as long asC. in caseD. as if40.______ the characters in The Simpsons live in a fictional world, many Americans can relate to theirlives.A. AsB. WhileC. WhenD. UnlessSection B （10%）Directions: plete the following passage by using the words inthe box. Each word can only be used once. Do note that there is one word more than you need.It is believed that in such a petitive age, art education is close to an unnecessary part in schools today. However, most of the 41 that a student would gain out of a basic education in art are almost unbelievable.There has been years of research 42 in the importance of art education and what art education goals are. The studies prove that what students gain out of an art education is almost43 , where any other course is concerned.A child whose parents are rich will naturally and very often be 44 to art, whether it is in the form of art pieces hanging at home or visits to fashionable art museums etc. This has again been seen over the years by researchers. At the same time, it has been noticed that exposure to art is something that is very 45 for children who belong to families with little money and they end up spending their childhood without forming any 46 with art.Art education goals in school therefore should be that 47 exposure to the wonders of art should be given to all students, whatever age group and whatever their family backgrounds are, because one never knows where talent might be 48 .However, art education goals have been slipping away from our education system for more twenty years now as people have begun to pay less importance to the 49 of art in their children’s lives. The reasons for this could be 50 budgets as well as stuffing of curriculum in classrooms s part of State mandates. Whatever these unfortunate reasons are, people have to once again realize art education goals and how they can actually be helping each student.III. Reading prehension (37%)Section A (15%)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank w ith the word or phrase that best fits the context.We often praise science. It explains the world and makes our lives 51 through technology. One of the most exciting scientific 52 is artificial intelligence (人工智能，AI). This is an area in which scientists are working on 53 machines that think like humans.54 , one of the most famous scientists has a very dark 55 about this type of technology.“The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the 56 of the human race,” said Professor Stephen Hawking to the BBC.Hawking is a well-known British physicist and the author of the bestselling science book A Brief History of Time. He gave his warning after 57 on the technology he uses to speak with. As Hawking 58 from a serious disease called ALS, he needs an AI puter to 59 . The puter learns how Hawking thinks and suggests the 60 he may want to use next.This is a basic type of AI, and is very useful, yet Hawking fears the possibility of creating technology that can 61 or surpass (超过) human intelligence. And it’s easy to 62 how terrible things may be. Many TV shows and films display big, killer machines that are far cleverer than us. “Humans, who are limited by slow biological evolution, couldn’t pete ,” said Ha wking.But not every scientist is 63 about AI technology. “I believe we will remain64 the technology for a long time,” said Rollo Carpenter, the UK-based creator of Cleverbot, a software program that remembers past conversations. “The65 of it tosolve many of the world’s problems will be realized.”In what direction do you think AI is heading? Should we be hopeful or fearful?51. A. richer B. easier C. busier D. worse52. A. fields B. models C. businesses D. lessons53. A. discovering B. delivering C. creating D. examining54. A. Therefore B. However C. Besides D. Instead55. A. promise B. suggestion C. request D. warning56. A. fun B. end C. strength D. advance57. A. carrying B. passing C. reporting D. menting58. A. suffers B. learns C. survives D. recovers59. A. celebrate B. municate C. relax D. practice60. A. words B. notes C. ideas D. messages61. A. assist B. improve C. realize D. match62. A. prove B. imagine C. explain D. recall63. A. curious B. particular C. pessimistic D. optimistic64. A. in place of B. in honor of C. in favor of D. in charge of65. A. potential B. talent C. performance D. responsibilitySection B (22%)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Tidying up the carMY younger daughter, Lauren, has a new car and she has managed to keep it spotlessly clean since she bought it in July.Lauren’s old car was messy. It was essentially a large garbage dump on wheels. I must admit that the apple doesn’tfall far from the tree because until I got my present car, all of my many automobiles had been messy too.The worst thing about her car was that it took on water every time it rained. No one could ever find the source of the leak, which created a pool on the floor of the front passenger side. It also created tides: When I drove uphill, the water rushed to the back. When I drove downhill, the water rushed to the front.Four years ago, when I turned 50, I got a new car. I turned over a new leaf and, for the first time since I got my driver’s license, cleaned up my act. I gave my old car, which contained old leaves, to my wife, who in turn gave her car to Lauren. It’s the one Lauren was driving – and filling with so much stuff that there was barely enough room in the back seat for her little dog, Maggie – until she got her new car.A few weeks ago, Lauren decided to go car shopping. She went to a Volkswagen dealership because she had her eye on a Jetta. She had her other eye on my wallet.Anyway, she saw a xx model, which was shown to her by an automotive associate named Anthony. He spent a lot of time with Lauren each of the three or four times she visited the dealership, let me test-drive the car when I went to see it, and didn’t put any pressure on any of us. In short, Anthony gave used car salesmen a good name.But he was no match for Lauren when it came to negotiating the price, which he lowered to what she said she could afford and not a penny more.So now, at 25, which is half the age I was when I cleaned up my act, Lauren has done the same. Her car has been clean for almost three months. Even the dog is impressed.The downside (负面) is that my wife’s car is messy. And shewants a new one, too.66.By saying “I must admit that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”, the author means that______.A. it’s mon for pe ople to keep their old automobiles m essyB. Lauren’s old car was messy because she didn’t like it at allC. he found it hard to figure out why Lauren’s old car was always messyD. the author used to treat his car the way Lauren treated her old car before he got his present one67.What was th e biggest problem with Lauren’s old car?A. There was something wrong with the front passenger side.B. Leaks in the car created a lot of problems on rainy days.C. It was always over-packed and had barely enough room in the back seat.D. Its engine didn’t work well, making it hard to drive uphill or downhill.68.Which adjective best describes the writer’s tone in the article?A. Excited.B. Critical.C. Humorous.D. Doubtful.（B）There have always been a lot of monly believed but false ideas about being fat and doing exercise. Some people believe that they can’t help putting on weight as they get older, while others hold that if they stop exercising, their muscles will turn into fat. Here are some more myths:I’ll nev er lose weight – I e from a fat familyWrong! While we can’t change the body type we are born with, we can’t blame our genes for making us fat. There’s plenty of evidence that fatness runs in families, and the main reason is that they share the same habit of eating too much and exercise too little.I am fat because I burn calories slowlyWrong! Fatness is not caused by a slow metabolism (新陈代谢). In fact, although fat people consume more energy than slim people, they also fail to realize how much they eat. Keeping a diary can help you work out your daily food intake more accurately.Exercise is boringWrong! Anything will bee boring if you do it repetitively. The key is to develop a balanced and varied program that’s fun as well as progressive. If you enjoy a Sunday walk, take a different route. If you do yoga, try a tai chi class. If you like swiping, set yourself a distance or time challenge.No pain, no gainWrong! Exercise is not meant to hurt. Indeed, pain is your body telling you something’s wrong, and continuing to exercise could lead to serious injury. You may experience mild disfort as you begin to exercise regularly, but this is your body adapting to the positive changes in your lifestyle and the aches should disappear relatively quickly. If they don’t, rest and seek medical advice.69.What does the author think about being fat?A. It is the family genes that make people fat.B. People are fat because they consume too little energy.C. A diary of exercise can prevent people from being fat.D. It is the c onsequence of people’s unbalanced l ifestyle.70.According to the author, how can we make exercise more interesting?A. By taking varied exercise.B. By choosing simple exercise.C. By doing regular exercise.D. By sticking to outdoor exercise.71.What is the aut hor’s opinion about “No pain, no gain” in exercising?A. Keeping fit is essentially a painful experience.B. Exercise should be stopped if continuous pain is felt.C. Pain in exercise is a precondition for reaching your goal.D. Getting used to pain leads to positive changes in your body.72.What is the purpose of the passage?A. To declare the importance of keeping fit.B. To clarify some misconceptions about fatness and exercise.C. To confirm what has long been believed about keeping fit.D. To explain some medical facts about being fat and doing exercise.（C）Experiences change usWANT to improve your life? Then do something awesome.According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, researchers have found that awe-inspiring experiences improve our prosocial behaviors, making us more generous and more humble. Awe-inspiring experiences make us more empathetic, allowi ng us to recognize another person’s emotional expressions better and respond with concern. And they make us more willing to engage with trust and connect with others.What kind of experiences can be called “awe-inspiring”? The examples mentioned by the journal include scuba diving, witnessing the birth of a child, watching a meteor (流星) shower, and visiting a forest. A man said he found it awe-inspiring to work with homeless people and witness their courage and kindness. Awe is an emotional response to something very large, says the article, and it challenges and expands our way of seeing the world.But the feeling of awe is felt differently by different individuals, and for different reasons. The deep blue ocean might inspire different feelings in a poet than in a fisherman, for example. According to an article in The Atlantic, a xx study from Stanford University investigated several aspects of awe and came to an interesting conclusion: the feeling of awe changes the way you think about time. The study says an awe-inspiring experience is a moment so overwhelming (无法抗拒的) that time seems to stand still.When you look at or experience something awesome, like looking at a waterfall or a sky filled with stars, your mind is fixed on the present moment. Time seems to slow down, the Stanford researchers concluded, making you feel like you have more of it to spare. This makes you feel more patient, less materialistic, and more willing to help others.Other researchers believe awe is powerful because it takes us out of our own heads. “Awe makes our individual identity less important and gets us to think about things bigger than ourselves,” Paul Piff, assistant professor of p sychology at the University of California, told The Wall Street Journal. Piff has found that many simple things in life inspire awe –listening to a piece of music you haven’t heard before, going on a nature hike, or going to a pop concert. All you need to do is start noticingand marveling (对……惊叹) at the world around you.73.The underlined word “empathetic” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.A. tolerantB. enthusiasticC. independentD. understanding74.The following things are mentioned as awe-inspiring experiences EXCEPT ______.A. scuba diving or witnessing the birth of a childB. watching a meteor shower or visiting a forestC. listening to your favorite music or going to a pop concertD. looking at a waterfall or going on a nature hike75.How do awe-inspiring experiences change the way people think about time and make them moreprosocial, according to the research?A. By changing their emotional response to something large.B. By making them more focused on the present moment.C. By making them realize that life is too short to waste.D. By inspiring them to face the challenges ahead of them.76.According to Paul Piff, ______.A. awe is beneficial for social harmonyB. awe often es in an unexpected wayC. only adventurous experiences inspire aweD. awe makes us more confident in ourselvesIV. Translation (18%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.77.(3%)目前我们尚未发现治疗MERS的有效疗法。

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第一卷 （共 115 分） 第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30 分） 第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。

每段对话后有一道小题,从每题所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每 段对话后，你将有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

1. How does the man usually go to school? A. By bus. B. By subway. C. On foot. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the post office.B. In a clothing shop.C. At the airport. 3. What do we know about the woman?A. She didn't sleep well last night.B. She went to see a client.C. She had a long trip.4. What does the man often do in his free time?A. He makes model planes.B. He learns a language.C. He plays tennis. 5. What does the man want to do on Sunday?A. See a movie.B. Play the piano.C. Take a training class. 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）听下面 4 段对话或独白。

北京市西城区2019—2020学年度第二学期期末试卷高一英语2020.7本试卷共12页，共140分。

考试时长120分钟。

考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

第Ⅰ卷(共75分)Ⅰ．听力理解（共三节，22.5分）第一节：(共4小题；每小题1.5分，共6分)听下面四段对话, 每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话你将听一遍。

1．What will the man do this morning?B．See his grandpa. C．Buy some fruit.home.A．Stay2．What does the man not like about the dress?C．The colour.style.A．The size. B．The3．Whose part of the paper are the speakers waiting for?A．Jack’s. B．Sarah’s. C．John’s.4．What does the man advise the woman to do?A．Make her choice quickly.B．Find their seats quietly.C．Drive the car safely.第二节:（共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9分）听下面三段对话, 每段对话后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话你将听两遍。

听第5段材料，回答第5至第6小题。

5．Why does the woman complain about her kid?A．He seldom helps with housework.B．He asks her for many things.C．He lives a simple life.北京市西城区2019—2020学年度第二学期期末试卷高一英语第1页（共12页）6．What will the woman do later?A．Pay the bill for her kid.B．Have a talk with her kid.C．Do some shopping online.听第6段材料，回答第7至第8小题。

北京市西城区2019—2020学年度第二学期期末试卷高一英语 2020.7本试卷共 12页，共 140分。

考试时长 120分钟。

考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

第I卷（共75分）I.听力理解（共三节，22.5分）第一节：（共4小题；每小题1.5分，共6分）听下面四段对话, 每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话你将听一遍。

1.What will the man do this morning?A．Stay home. B．See his grandpa. C．Buy some fruit.2．What does the man not like about the dress?A．The size. B．The style. C．The colour.3．Whose part of the paper are the speakers waiting for?A．Jack's. B．Sarah's. C．John's.4．What does the man advise the woman to do?A．Make her choice quickly.B．Find their seats quietly.C．Drive the car safely.第二节:（共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9分）听下面三段对话, 每段对话后有两道小题，从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话你将听两遍。

听第5段材料，回答第5至第6小题。

5 ．Why does the woman complain about her kid?A．He seldom helps with housework.B．He asks her for many things.C．He lives a simple life.6．What will the woman do later?A．Pay the bill for her kid.B．Have a talk with her kid.C．Do some shopping online.听第 6 段材料，回答第 7 至第 8 小题。

2019-2020年⾼⼀第⼆学期期末考试英语试题含答案2019-2020年⾼⼀第⼆学期期末考试英语试题含答案第⼀部分：英语知识运⽤（共三节，满分50分）第⼀节：语⾳知识（共5⼩题，每⼩题1分，满分5分）从每⼩题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读⾳相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂⿊。

1.like A. dislike B. paint C.traditional D.imitate2.ban A.fan B.paint C.alien D.alive3.orbit A. aboard B. actor C. conductor D.visitor4.who A. where B. whose C. when D. which5.court A. prince B. catchy C. graceful D. produce第⼆节：语法与词汇知识（共15⼩题，每⼩题1分，满分15分）从每⼩题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填⼊空⽩处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂⿊。

6. I eat fish or more.A.once a weekB. one a weekC. once weekD. one week7. You are you eat.A. whatB.thatC. thisD. it8. An apple a day the doctor away.A. keepsB. keepC. keepingD. are keeping9. He died as result of .A.smokeB. smokingC. smokesD.smoked10.He is 19 years old and he used to be a drug ________ .A. addictedB. addict/doc/279d0875900ef12d2af90242a8956bec0975a5fa.html ers are also more danger if they share needles other users.A. ofB. withC. inD.of12.By the time he was 14, Mozat many pieces for piano and violin.A.have posedB. poseC.had posedD. has posed13.It was Haydon encouraged Beethoven to move to Vienna.A. whatB. itC. whoD.which14. Beethoven grew older, he found it more difficult to pose good music.A. AndB. ButC. AsD. With15.Do you like Chinese art using brush and ink?A.tradionB. tradionallyC. tradionsD. tradional16.He is most his lively paintings of horses.A.famous ofB. famous withC. famous byD. famous for17.So I’ve developed an in art.A.interestingB. interested18.The taikonaut was for twenty-one hours.A.in spaceB.in the spaceC.at spsceD.at the space19. ____ Yang Liwei went to Beijing,he met the Premier.A. WhenB.BeforeC.AfterD. Until20.Newspapers in Britain can be____the quality press and the popular press.A.divided intoB.to divide intoC. dividing intoD. divide第三节：完形填空（共20⼩题，每⼩题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下⾯短⽂，从短⽂后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以对应填⼊空⽩处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂⿊。

2023北京二中高一（下）期末英语第一部分：知识运用(30分)第一节完形填空(共10小题; 每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

My mom is about to have a spinal (脊柱的) operation. The operation is___1___ minor, but does carry a risk of paralysis (瘫痪). Friends and family have reacted to this news by talking in such pessimistic terms that Mom has come to___2___ this kind of talk as “psychological theft”. It occurs when other people increase your anxiety___3___ providing comfort.Last week Mom ran into Geoff who works for the local school. “How are you?” he asked. “Not great,” she replied, “I have been having some trouble with my back and I’m going to need an operation.” “Oh, the back is the most ___4___ place to operate on! My mom had that and she was in terrible pain.” He responded. Geoff’s ___5___ had been kind. He’d given his own mother’s story to show sympathy, ___6___ Mom only heard danger and pain.People could have alternative things that would be equally true, but more familiar to patients. “The specialists in our hospitals are among the best in the world.”—That’s a good one. “You’re going to feel much better___7___ .”—That’s another.I’m not suggesting patients should be ___8___ from the reality of the risks they’re taking. But if the decision to have an operation can’t really be ___9___, what’s the purpose of stressing the____10____? It’s just common sense to say, “Get well soon, and how can I help?”1. A. definitely B. unusually C. relatively D. typically2. A. choose B. label C. employ D. mistake3. A. in need of B. in favor of C. instead of D. regardless of4. A. secure B. dangerous C. common D. apparent5. A. intention B. assumption C. emotion D. description6. A. because B. as C. when D. yet7. A. occasionally B. permanently C. initially D. ultimately8. A. released B. deleted C. separated D. sheltered9. A. accepted B. made C. avoided D. reached10. A. drawbacks B. strengths C. dimensions D. procedures第二节语法填空(共10小题; 每小题1.5分，共15分)A阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。

2019-2020学年北京市第二中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isn’t an either / or one, although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)-related fields can make it seem that way.The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training, but also insists that the study of the humanities and social sciences must remain central elements of America’s educational system at all levels. Both areas are the key to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society, become innovative leaders, and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the reflection on the great ideas of mankind over time provides.Parents and students who have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates’ job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs. Under these circumstances, it’s natural to look for what may appear to be the most “practical” way out of the problem; “major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “soft” often, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run. Indeed, according to surveys, employers have expressed a preference for students who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well, think critically, research creatively, and communicate easily.Moreover, students should be prepared not just for their first job, but for their 4th and 5th jobs, as there’s little reason to doubt that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers. The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible. The ability to take advantage of every available tool and insight—picked up from science, arts, and technology—to solve the problems of the future, and seize the opportunities, will be helpful to them and the nation.1. What does the latest congressional report suggest?A. STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.B. The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance.C. The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students’ spiritual life.D. Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.2. What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?A. Their interest in relevant subjects.B. The academic value of the courses.C. The quality of education to receive.D. Their chances of getting a good job.3. What does the author say about the so called “soft” subjects?A. They benefit students in their future life.B. They broaden students’ range of interests.C. They just improve students’ communication skills.D. They are essential to students’ healthy growth.BWhen Rich Jean wanted to help his daughter, Abigail, learn to read, he took her to the library near their home in Brooklyn, N. Y. That's where they met Hasina Islam, who Jean says arose her interest in reading and the library.“You see what you started? You see that spark that you put in this child?” Jean told Hasina Islam at aStoryCorpsconversation in 2016. At the time, Abigail was 7 and Islam was 27. Their friendship began when Abigail was 3. Through the years, Islam has offered book suggestions that Abigail has read with great enthusiasm. “What's cool is that Hasina has recommended a lot of books that I, at the time, thought might be a little too advanced for you," Jean told Abigail. “Like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Abigail said.Islam's own love of the library was sparked when she was in the third grade. She lived near the main branch of the Queens Public Library in New York City, and she went there to research Henry Hudson, an English explorer, for a school project."The librarian made me feel so special. She remembered my name, and my favorite thing was that she gave me book recommendations," she said." When I was graduating from college, I thought about how I was going to make a difference in the world. And I remembered my librarian，and I remembered that feeling that she gave me every single time I went to the library. ”4. When might Abigail and Hasina Islam first meet?A. In 2012.B. In 2016.C. In 2018.D. In 2020.5. What do we know about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from the text?A. It was Islam's favorite book.B. It might be hard for Abigail.C. It was a best seller at that time.D. It was important for Abigail.6. How did Hasina Islam help Abigail?A. By offering books to her.B. By reading together with her.C. By giving advice on books.D. By introducing great libraries.7. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Islam's special college life.B. Islam's working experiences.C Islam's living conditions. D. Islam's reasons for loving library.CMark Bertram, 46, lost the tips of two fingers at work in 2018 when his hand became trapped in a fan belt. “It's life-changing but it's not life-ending,” he says. “Doing work is harder now. Everything is just a little different.”After two surgeries and occupational therapy, Bertram decided to make light of his condition by asking Eric Catalano, a tattoo (纹身) artist, to create fingernail tattoos. The idea made everyone in the studio laugh—until they saw the final result. “The mood changed,” Catalano recalls from his Eternal Ink Tattoo Studio. “Everything turned from funny to wow.”When Catalano posted a photo of the tattoos, a pair of fingernails that looked so real that no one could believe their eyes, he had no idea the image would eventually be viewed by millions of people around the world.The viral photo pushed Catalano, 40, further into the world of paramedical (辅助医疗的) tattooing. Now people with life-altering scars come from as far away as Ireland to visit his shop. They enter Eternal Ink looking for the artistic healing they saw online. Using flesh-toned (肉色的) inks and a needle, Catalano transforms his clients' view of themselves.Leslie Pollan, 32, a dog breeder in Oxford, was bitten on the face by a puppy in 2014. She underwent countless surgeries to correct a scar on her lip.“Plastic surgery gave me no hope,” she says. “So I looked for other options.” She ultimately traveled six hours to meet with Catalano. He hid Pollan's lip scar, giving her back a piece of her confidence.“ You don't understand until you've been through it,” Pollan says. “It made me have a different look on life.”Catalano performs up to eight reconstructive tattoos. While he charges $100 per regular tattoo, he doesn't charge for paramedical tattoos. “Financially, it doesn't make sense,” Catalano says. “But every time I see that emotion from my customers, I'm 100 percent sure this is something that I can't stop doing.”8. What best describes people's attitude when first hearing of fingernail tattoos?A. Indifferent.B. Ridiculous.C. Confident.D. Surprised.9. What did Catalano do to help Leslie Pollan?A. He drew an artistic puppy.B. He inked scars on her face.C. He created a lip tattoo.D. He performed plastic surgeries on her.10. What can we infer from the passage?A. Cosmetic surgery is of no use.B. Tattoos earn Mark Bertram a good fame.C. Catalano is a kind and generous person.D. Fingernail tattoos are popular around the world.11. What could be the best title for the text?A. A Life-changing EventB. Miracle TattoosC. An Amazing ArtistD. A Promising BusinessDDogs are often called as “man's best friend”, MacKenzie, a four-pound Chihuahua（吉娃娃）, was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19, 2020.In its tenth year in 2020 the annual contest is the brainchild of American Humane, the country's first national charitable organization founded for the safety and well-being of animals. Often called the “Oscars for dogs”, the award recognizes dogs who make extremely great contributions to society.The competition of 2020 attracted over 400 entries（参赛者）from across the country. These heroic dogs have gone above the call of duty, saving lives, comforting the ill and aged and reminding us of the powerful, age-old ties between animals and people. While all were impressive, it was tiny MacKenzie who wonthe judges' hearts.MacKenzie's growth was not easy. Born with a mouth disability, she had to be fed through a tube（管子）for the first year of her life. Despite her own struggles, she always seemed to think more of other animals in need. “Never have I seen such a will to live. Though sick, she carefully looked after the baby animals at the rescue（救助）center,” said her caretaker.A life-saving operation performed in 2014 gave MacKenzie the ability to eat independently. The seven-year-old chihuahua is now working for the Mia Foundation, an organization that rescues and nurses animals with inborn disabilities. The chihuahua does an excellent job and has raised various animals. She plays nurse,cleans, comforts and hugs them, acting as their mother and teaching them how to socialize, play and have good manners.In addition to her role as an animal caretaker, MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about the importance of accepting physical differences in both animals and people. Her heartwarming and inspiring story makes MacKenzie a worthy receiver ofAmerica's top dog honor.12. What can we infer about the American Hero Dog Competition?A. It was first held in 2010B. It was held to honor caretakers of dogs.C. It takes place every ten years.D. It was started by a charitable organization.13. With what quality did MacKenzie win the award?A. Talent and braveryB. Friendliness and care.C. Courage and selflessness.D. Confidence and independence.14. In which aspect can students benefit from MacKenzie's visits?A. Learning from failures.B. Understanding the disabled.C. Valuing physical health.D. Developing practical ability.15. What's the best title for the text?A. Dogs Are Man's Best Friends.B. Treat Dogs the Way We Want to Be Treated.C. Touching Stories between MacKenzie and PeopleD. 2020 American Hero Dog: A TinyChihuahua.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年北京市第二中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOlder adults who sleep six hours or fewer a night may have elevated risk for dementia(痴呆症) and other cognitive (认知的) issues, a new study finds.Researchers at Stanford University measured seniors' (ages 65 to 85) dementia risk and cognitive abilities, finding higher risk in those patients who regularly slept six or fewer hours compared to those who slept seven or eight hours. Those seniors who slept nine or more hours also had lower cognitive functions and other health issues, but the researchers didn't find the same high dementia risk in this group.The findings demonstrate how important it is for adults to maintain a healthy sleep cycle, especially as they get older.As adults age, it's common for their sleep patterns to change or becomedisrupted— leading to longer, shorter, or more irregular sleep. This disruption may be linked to Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, impacting seniors' ability to remember information, problem-solve, and go through everyday behaviors. Sleep disruption can also be caused by or heighten depression, cardiovascular disease（冠心病）, and other conditions.A recommended sleep time for seniors is seven to eight hours, the researchers said. Six or fewer hours corresponded to short sleep, while nine or more hours corresponded to long sleep.The Stanford researchers measured levels of beta amyloid, a protein in the brain that is typically found in high levels when a patient develops Alzheimer's. In addition, the researchers used several tests for memory, attention, spatial skills, and executive function to identify patients' cognitive abilities. Those patients sleeping for six hours or fewer a night were more likely to develop dementia, the researchers found. The low-sleep patients had higher levels of beta amyloid.The Stanford researchers found that patients with lower sleep also performed worse on memory tests, while those with higher sleep (more hours) performed worse on executive function tests，which measure the brain's ability to switch between different tasks.―The main takeaway is that it is important to maintain healthy sleep late in life, Winer told CNN.1. What does the underlined word “disrupted” in paragraph 4 mean?A. difficultB. disorderedC. dissolvedD. different2. According to the findings, which of the following is NOT related to the disrupted sleep?A. It is more likely to cause old people to have bad memories over issues.B. It may contribute to dementia, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses.C. Some daily behaviors perhaps differ from those whose sleeping is normal.D It tends to bring all the old people to undergo brain scans and cognitive tests.3. What can we infer from the study?A. A proper sleep time for seniors is seven to eight hours.B. Low and high sleep patients were both poor at memory tests.C. Executive function test is applied to measure the capacity of brain.D. Keeping a healthy sleep for older adults late in life is crucial.BOn March 18, 34-year-old Lance Karlson was walking on the beach and looking for somewhere toswim in Geographe Bay when he saw what he thought was a stingray (黄貂鱼) leap from the water.Realizing the creature was, in fact, an octopus (章鱼), he started filming it — just in time for the angry octopus to launch itself at him. He immediately felt a sharp pain across his left arm, followed by a second strike across his neck and upper back. His goggles (护目镜) fogged and the water around him turned dark with what he thought might have been octopus ink as he struggled back toward the shore."I was confused — it was more of a shock than a fright," said Karlson, "I might have hit on its home." Within a minute, a perfect imprint of an octopus tentacle (触手) appeared on Karlson's neck and back.A former volunteer lifeguard, Karlson rushed back to his hotelroom to find something acidic to put on the wound. All his family could grab was Coca-Cola, which his wife poured over his back and the pain disappeared."The pain went away and more than anything since then, it's been more the physical hit that was painful.... The imprint on my neck is more from the physical hit, and I guess it makes complete sense when you look at the video I took," he said.Karlson said he'd never seen an octopus that close before and watched Netflix documentary "My Octopus Teacher" after the incident to learn more about the species."They are beautiful creatures and I really hope this promotes more interest in octopuses as opposed to fear of them. I think this is a fascinating creature with clearly some very strong emotions just like we do as humans," headded.4. When did the octopus attack Karlson?A. When he was swimming in the bay.B. When he was shooting the octopus.C. When he was looking for some fish.D. When he was fighting against the octopus.5. What plays an essential role in reducing Karlson's pain?A. The lifeguard's timely help.B. Karson's wife's quick action.C. The family members' efforts.D. Karlson’s knowledge of first aid.6. What does Karlson learn from his experience?A. The octopus is dangerous.B. People should get away from the octopus.C. People need know more about the octopus.D. The physical hit from the octopus is painful.7. Which of the following might be the best title?A. Pain from Strong AttackB. First Aid for Octopus' StrikeC. Face to Face with Angry OctopusD. Under Sea with Dangerous CreatureCSaroo Brierley, a 4-year-old boy, livedin ruralIndia. One day, he played with his brother along the rail line and fell asleep. When he woke up, he found himself alone. So he got on the train in front of him to search for his brother.That train took him a thousand miles across the country to a totally strange city. He lived on the streets, and then in an orphanage (孤儿院), where he was adopted by an Australian family and taken to Tasmania.Brierley is a famous writer now, and in his new book,A Long Way Home, he wrote he couldn’t help but wonder about his hometown back inIndia. He remembered landmarks, but since he didn’t know his town’s name, finding a small neighborhood in a vast country seemed impossible.Then he found a digital mapping program. He spent years searching for his hometown in the program’s satellite pictures. In 2011, he came across something familiar. He studied it and realized he was looking at a town’s central business district from a bird’s-eye view. He thought, “On the right-hand side you should see the three-platform train station”—and there it was. “And on the left-hand side you should see a big fountain”—and there it was. Everything matched!Standing in front of the house where he grew up as a child, he saw a lady standing at the entrance. It took him a few seconds but he finally remembered what she used to look like.In an interview Brierley says, “My mother came forth and walked forward, and I walked forward, my eyes filled with tears and my brain blank. I just didn’t know what to say, because I never thought seeing my mother would ever come true. And here I am, standing in front of her.”8. Why did Brierley get on the train when he was a little boy?A. To go back to his home.B. To look for his brother.C. To travel toTasmania.D. To follow a stranger.9. What made it difficult for Brierley to find his hometown?A. The vast area ofIndia.B. The fact that he was nobody then.C. His not remembering the town’s name.D. The distance betweenAustraliaand his hometown.10. How did Brierley find his hometown?A. By studying digital maps.B. By analyzing old pictures.C. By travelling all aroundIndia.D. By spreading his story via his book.11. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Love for MotherB. Union with BrotherC. Memory of HometownD. Long Way back HomeDBecoming famous is the dream of many, and Tian is getting closer to that dream.Tian, 30, is a white-collar worker inBeijing. On short video application Douyin, Tian has more than 2,000 fans. So far, she has received more than 50,000 likes on the Dubsmash-like app. On her page on Douyin, Tian shares everything, from her son’s daily activities, to her pet dogs, to little skits (段子) made up by her and her husband. “Making funny videos, and combining them with music is really interesting,” Tian said. “Of course, I make the videos for fun because it is quite relaxing.”China’s short video market has seen great growth, according to areport. The report said thatChina’s short video market was valued at 5.73 billion yuan ($900 million) in 2017, an increase of 184 percent. The industry value is expected to go up to the 30 billion mark in 2020. Companies like Tencent, Sohu and Iqiyi have all started providing short video content.“Short videos are popular because they are an addition to traditional audio and video content on the internet,” said Sun Jiashan with the Chinese National Academy of Arts.Fans say that the short videos help them “chill out” from a stressed-out lifestyle. “My favorite videos are all about pets,” said Zhou Na, a nurse inHefei, capital of East China’sAnhuiprovince. “After a whole day’s work, watching the 15-second videos makes me laugh, which reduces my pressure.”12. Why does Tian make short videos in Douyin?A. To get fun.B. To become a well-known person.C. To attract fans.D. To record her family’s routine.13. What’s Sun Jiashan’s opinion about short videos?A. They have huge value.B. They greatly reduce people’s pressure.C. They make people’s star dreams come true.D. They enrich internet audio and video content.14. What does the underlined words “chill out” probably mean?A. Catch a cold.B. Feel cold.C. Calm down.D. Become concerned.15. What does the passage mainly tell us?A. Every Chinese is using Douyin.B. China’s short video market is open.C. Douyin brings the Chinese great happiness.D.China’s short video market has developed rapidly.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。