2019-2020学年河北省沧州市盐山县盐山中学高二下学期期末考试英语试题(Word版)

河北省沧州市盐山县盐山中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题第一部分听力（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。

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。

I.When does Planet Fitness open on holidays?A.At6a.m..B.At 9 a.m..C.At8a.m..2. What will the man do next?A.Argue with the woman.B.Pay for the damage.C.Buy a new book.3.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Course selection.B.Career choice.C.Lecture professors.4.How did the woman go traveling?A.By bus.B.By car.C. By train.5.Where does this conversation probably take place?bA.In a hospital.B.At home.C.At an airport.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。

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.Why is the woman so happy?A.Her work will be shared.B.The new dress fits her well.C.Everything has been checked.7.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Husband and wife.B.Employer and employee.C.Host and guest.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

河北省沧州市盐山中学2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题考试时间：120分钟满分：150分考生须知：1.本试题卷分选择题和非选择题两部分,共10页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟2.考生答题前,须将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔填写在答题卡上。

3.选择题的答案必须使用 2B 铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如要改动，须将原填涂处用橡皮擦净。

4.非选择题的答案必须使用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔写在答题卡上相应区域内，作图时可先使用 2B 铅笔，确定后必须使用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔描黑，答案写在本试题卷上无效。

第I卷选择题部分第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，请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。

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。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19. 15.B. £ 9. 18C. £ 9. 15.答案是 C。

1. What is almost ready to serve?A. The bread.B. The salad.C. The noodles.2. Which pair of shoes was comfortable?A. The third pair.B. The second pair.C. The first pair.3. What time should the woman start recording?A. At four o’clock.B. At six o’clock.C. At seven o’clock.4. What are the speakers comparing?A. Two movies.B. A movie and a novel.C. Two types of music.5. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. Doing Ben’s laundry.B. Folding clean clothes.C. Washing the woman’s dirty clothes.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。

英语试题考试时间：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）做题时，请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。

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。

第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AWhen you go for a run outside, chances are that you'll find litter all around you. Do you just go past it, or do stop and pick it up? If you choose the latter, you're part of the latest fitness trend that's sweeping the West: logging.The word"logging" combines the Swedish phrase"plocka upp"(pick up)and the English word"jogging", according to Oxford Dictionaries.Running is often associated with good causes. And plogging, which combines environmentalism with fitness, has become the new poster boy for the environmentally friendly runner. All a logger needs is a trash bag and a pair of gloves to protect their hands.The process of collecting garbage is simple, but it reflects serious environmental issues. “When I usually walk through the streets of New York, the sight of newspapers, lost hats, and broken glass doesn’t bother me,”Matthew Sedacca of Men's Health magazine wrote.“But when I was logging and focused on trash collecting, the amount of garbage spread across the sidewalks was kind of shocking”.The health benefits of logging are easy to see. According to the Swedish fitness app Lifesum, doing 30 minutes of logging burns around 288 calories, compared to 235 calories burned from just jogging.US behavioral change therapist(治疗专家) Charles F. Porter also analyzed the additional actions a Jogger needs to take for garbage collection "You get the added benefit of carrying a few extra pounds, and you're bending over and doing squats (深蹲), which is a move that's essential to your everyday life. You're getting a full body workout, " he told finance website Monkeyish So the next time you go out jogging, why not carry a trash bag and collect some litter along the way? Your body and the environment will thank you.21. What do ploggers usually do?A. They persuade people not to ltter.B. They pick up trash while jogging.C. They carry heavy bags while jogging.D. They help people find their lost items.22. How did Mathew Sedacca feel about garbage in the steets before he started plogging?A. Shocked.B. Guilty. .C. Unhappy.D. Unconcerned.23. Why does plogging have more health benefits than jogging?A. It exercises your whole body.B. It helps you adjust your breath.C. It requires more running skills.D. It doubles the calories you burn.BI suffered from mental illness and depression when I was younger, and it tally affectedmy teenage years. But after a long struggle, I found a hobby that changed my life.My depression really kicked in after my parents moved to the UK when I was about 11 years old. Having to adjust to life in a foreign country was very difficult. The friends I knew were gone, and the changes in my environment led to my depression. I had problems in many parts of my life, which made it feel impossible for me to carry on.At that time, I didn't understand that depression was an illness. I remember a particular day when I couldn't find enough strength to get myself home from playing in the park- -it felt like Iwas carrying the world on my shoulders.Other times, I even thought about killing myself－I just felt so trapped. I never really reached out for help either, as I felt that there wasn't anyone who could have helped with my situation.What turned my life around, however, was discovering street dancing. I was introduced to it by a friend，and I started taking classes at a studio (工作室) in London. After a few weeks, I began to go out and meet a lot of other dancers to practice and train with them on a regular basis. It gave me a purpose, and eventually the happiness I gained from it helped me manage my depression. The dancing helped me get my life back, focus on my studies, and get through university.My advice to anyone who might be going through something like I was is to reach out for help. The thing about life is that it changes, and you never know what might come your way. If someone had said to me during those dark moments that I would have gone on to achieve the things I have, I wouldn't have ever believed it.Just take each day as it comes, and remember that there's always someone, or something,out there to help you.24. How did the author deal with his depression at first?A. He put up with it by himself.B. He read many articles about it.C. He talked about it with his parents.D. He turned to his old friends for help.25. How did street dancing benefit the author?A. It helped him find a good job.B. It let him find many true friends.C. It cheered him up and made him feel positive.D. It taught him how to control his emotions perfectly.26. What does the author suggest people do when they feel down?A. Wait for help to come patiently.B. Always be confident in themselves.C. Find someone or something to rescue them.D. Accept everything that life sends their way.COver Half of Young Chinese Block Parents on WeChat Moments We all know the feeling- -you want to check what someone you care about has been up to on social media, and suddenly you find you are denied access to their feeds. It's an instant startof mixed emotions and speculations- when did this happen? Did I do anything wrong? What are they attempting to hide from me?And that's what half of Chinese parents have to deal with when they try to look through their children's WeChat Moments. also known as“Friends' Circle", as suggested by a recent surve y released by Tencent, the Chinese Internet giant. According to the report, entiled Annual white Paper on Family Affection on WeChat Moments, about 52 percent of WeChat users aged 18 to 29 block their parents on Moments, a major feature on the platform that allows users to share everything they like with their WeChat contacts.About 62 percent of the young interviewees said that parents are unreasonably anxious about everything.“My parents don't know Moments very well, so I just told them I don't use anymor e," said Qin Jianping, a 28-year-old. He added that his parents had been leaving comments requesting updates on his dating status on every post he made on Moments since he broke up with his girlfriend two years ago. Xie Yun, a 26-year-old, said, “I don't w ant my parents to see minor setbacks in my life," adding that once her parents saw a Moments picture of her hand getting slightly burned while cooking, and they traveled all the way to her city to make sure she was all right.The report also found that more than 49 percent of Chinese parents use WeChat as a main channel to communicate with their children. Roughly 36 percent of the parents who took the survey said they checked every post made by their children. When asked how they would reactto being blocked, some parents said they would start a conversation with their children to find out the reason, while others said they wouldn't care. And some parents just defeat their kids in this hide-and-seek game online.“I didn't realize I was blocked until I compare d what I couldsee on my phone to what my son's aunt could see," said Chen, a mother of a 27-year-old son.“I chose to remain silent on this and now I'm following my son's posts through his aunt."27. Parents would like to read their children's WeChat Moments because_________A. they are too emotional and speculativeB. they leave a lot of comments on their feedsC. they want to keep up with the trend of timeD. they are concerned about their children's lives28. The children block their parents to_________A. protect their privacyB. maintain a positive stateC. challenge parental authorityD. learn from parents' comments29. What can we learn from the last paragraph?_________A. Children shouldn't block their WeChat Moments online.B. Conversation is the only way for parent-child communication.C. Some parents are smart enough to win the“hide-and-seek game".D. Parents shouldn't care about their children's private lives at all.30. The author 's purpose to write the passage is to_________A. criticize parentsB. support studentsC. solve a problemD. analyse a phenomenon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。

河北省沧州市盐山县实验中学高二英语期末试卷含解析一、选择题1. __________ their house in London, they also have a villa in London.A. Because ofB. Rather thanC. Apart fromD. Except for参考答案：C2. ---Have you seen __________ pencil-box? I left it here this morning.---Is it __________ black one? I think I saw it somewhere.A. a; theB. the; theC. the; aD. a; a参考答案：D3. A fireworks display was organized ______ the Queen’s birthday.A. to markB. markedC. having markedD. being marked参考答案：A4. In the party, the person _______ as an astronaut attracted everyone’s attention.A. dressed upB. dressing upC. was dressed upD. being dressed up参考答案：A考查非谓语动词。

dress (up)“给……穿衣，打扮”，其后要求加人，此处the person与dress up为逻辑被动关系，所以应使用过去分词词组作后置定语。

句意：在那场聚会上，那个打扮成宇航员的人吸引了每个人的注意力。

故选A。

5. Countries _________ in natural resources should know how to turn this potential advantage into prosperity.A. alternativeB. reluctantC. cautiousD. abundant参考答案：D6. – Did Robson enter the field?-- Yes. He came on in ______ place of Wilkins ten minutes before the end of ______ game.A. the ; aB. /; aC. /; theD. the; the 参考答案：C略7. Unfortunately, when I got there she ______, so we only had time for a few words.A. just leftB. has just leftC. was just leavingD. had just left参考答案：C8. Plastic bags are provided for our convenience but they have also ________ the pollution of the environment.A. referred toB. led toC. reacted toD. attended to参考答案：B34. Though computers can do a lot of work man can’t do, they can’t completely _______ human beings.A. replace withB. break downC. take placeD. take the place of 参考答案：D略10. Don’t worry. As the evidence begins to ______, the truth will come out.A. accumulateB. acknowledgeC. accommodateD. accelerate参考答案：A11. _____the Internet is of great help, I don’t think it’s a good idea to spend too much time on it.A. IfB. WhileC. BecauseD. As参考答案：B12. The report that in Foshan the two-year-old girl Xiao Yueyue was ignored by 18 passers-by after she was run over twice the public’s concern about moral decline (下降).A. set offB. set asideC. set aboutD. set up参考答案：A略13. The teacher as well as the students ___________ the book already.A. has readB. have readC. is readingD. are reading参考答案：A14. _______ is worth doing well.A. Whatever is worth doingB. What is worth to be doneC. What is worth doingD. Whatever is worth doing it参考答案：A15. It remains _______whether Tom will be fit for his job .A .to seeB .to be seenC .seeingD .seen参考答案：B二、新的题型16. As most of us know, talking and listening don’t go smoothly every time. Will parents take you seriously, believe what you say, listen to and respect your opinions? ___16___ But some of what happens depends on you, too. Since communication is a two-way street, the way you talk can influence how well a parent listens and understands you. So here are some guidelines to consider when talking to parents: Be clear and direct. Be as clear as you can about what you think, feel, and want.___17___ They can listen better or b e more helpful if they understand what you mean and what’s really going on.Be honest. If you’re always honest, a parent will be likely to believe what you say. If you sometimes hide the truth or add too much drama, parents will have a harder time believing what you tell them. If you lie, they’ll find it hard to trust you.Try to understand their point of view. If you have a disagreement, can you see your parents’side?___18___ Telling parents you understand their views and feelings helps them be willing to see yours, too.Try not to argue or complain. Using a tone that’s friendly and respectful makes it more likely parents will listen and take what you say seriously.___19___ If you think your emotions might get the better of you, do something to blow off steam before talking: Go for a run. Cry.___20___ Do whatever it takes to sound calm when you need to.A. Hit your pillow.B. If you can, say so.C. A lot depends on your parents.D. Think twice before you make a decision.E. Your parents won’t always see thi ngs your way.F. Give details that can help parents understand your situation.G. Of course, this is hard for any of us when we’re feeling heated about something.参考答案：16. C 17. F18. B 19. G20. A本文是一篇说明文，孩子和父母的交流通常都是不顺利的，文章中提出了四条改善与父母交流的建议。

河北省沧州盐山中学2020学年高二英语下学期周测试题（3.18-3.24，无答案）一、阅读理解（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）AFOR us humans，one of the greatest experiences is to taste all kinds of delicious food．But for penguins，they cannot get a taste of this happiness．That's because penguins can't actually taste the delicious flavors （味道）of their favorite food-fish!Scientists from the University of Michigan examined the genome （基因组）of five species of penguins．They found that not one can taste umami （鲜味），the flavor of meat or fish，the BBC reported．Many animals have five basic tastes：sweet，sour （酸），salty bitter （苦）and umami．But according to genetic（遗传的）data，penguins are believed to have only sour and salty tastes．These findings are surprising and puzzling．And scientists don't have a good explanation for them．But they have a few ideas．First，one of the umami genes doesn't work in cold temperatures．"It's about zero degrees when they eat cold fish，" Zhang Jianzhi，the lead scientist，told the Daily Mail，so even if the penguins had a functional（功能的）gene，it might not work when they needed it．Plus，penguins' tongues are very special which may have something to do with their lack of taste．Instead of being covered with taste buds which help to taste food，penguins' tongues are extremely spiky （钉子似的）．This is better for them to hold slippery （滑的）fish than tasting them．One study even showed that some types of penguins don't even have taste buds．，But penguins seem to be managing just fine．"Their behavior of swallowing food whole and their tongue structure and function suggest that penguins need no taste perception（知觉），" said Zhang．1.The study finds that ______ ．A. different penguins have their own favorite fishB. penguins have different genomes for the five tastesC. penguins can't taste the flavor of fishD. penguins don't have any of the five basic tastes2.Penguins can only taste ______ ．A. salty and sourB. sour and sweetC. sweet and saltyD. bitter and umami3.From Paragraph 5，we learn that ______ ．A. penguins' umami genes work well in cold temperaturesB. penguins only eat cold fishC. temperatures can decide the umami genes of penguinsD. the umami genes in penguins would work when needed4.Paragraph 6tells us that ______ ．A. a lack of taste is good for penguinsB. penguins' tongues are very spikyC. penguins prefer to eat slippery fishD. there are no taste buds on penguins' tongues5.All of the following decide that penguins need no taste perceptionEXCEPT ______ ．A. they always swallow food wholeB. their tongue structure is specialC. their tongue function is differentD. they live in cold temperatures二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain SharpEveryone is forgetful, but as we grow old, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit, which can be a very annoying thing. (6) Read on for some techniques worth trying.(7) .People who regularly made plans and looked forward to future events had a 50% reduced chance of Alzheimer’s disease (老年痴呆), according to a study. (8) Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There’s evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term (短期的) goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward to future events.Go for a walk.Slightly raised glucose (葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of your brain that helps you form memories. Physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain. (9)Learn something new.Take a foreign language class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. (10) Or go dancing with your friends.A. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.B. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.C. This can be especially harmful to the old people.D. It should be something like learning gardening.E. So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.F. Focus on the future.G. But don’t worry if your schedule isn’t filled with life-changing events.三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共40.0分）Growing up is not always easy. When facing difficulties, courage and a spirit of independence (独立) can be more useful than crying for (11) ! That's what Hong Zhanhui's story of (12) from boy to man with family hardships (艰难) tell us.Hong was born in 1982 in a poor family in Xihua County, Henan Province. When he was (13) 11, his father became mentally ill and one day came back with an abandoned (被抛弃的) baby girl. A year later, Hong's mother and younger brother both (14) home because of poverty (贫困) and pressure (压力) from his ill father.The burden (负担) fell onto the 12-year-old's shoulders: to treat his father'sillness, to (15) the adopted (领养的) sister Chenchen, and to go on to study.Hong didn't (16) . Since a young age, he has worked in a part-time job to feed his family. At the same time, he has studied at college. To take care of Chenchen, he worked hard to (17) a room near his campus for her, and send her to school.After Hong's story went public, people were (18) to tears by his selflessness. Hard as (虽然) his life was, Hong didn't (19) his father and the adopted (20) , because they needed his help. With his hard-won money, he even helped other students (21) against misfortune (厄运). Today when many tend to worry more about their own happiness, Hong's deeds (行为) (22) us of what we usually neglect (忽略): love and care for others. Without these, (23) of us could survive.Hong (24) donations (捐献) from others. He said he felt encouraged by kind offers, but he could (25) his own work. Short of (缺乏) money to buy food, the boy climbed tall trees to get birds' eggs for his baby sister. He walked two hours at weekends to buy different things to (26) around his school to earn money. Through his hard life, the boy developed (27) to overcome misfortune (战胜厄运) that made him ahero in people's eyes.Hong's story shows love and willpower, and no hardship can (28) a person but himself. So when facing difficulties, don't (29) about bad luck. Consider what more you could do for your family and society (30) you will find the world smiling back.11 A. money B. food C. clothes D. help12 A. changing B. growing C. moving D. turning13 A. only B. already C. ever D. still14 A. stayed B. went C. sold D. left15 A. care for B. give up C. stick to D. devote to16 A. go away B. run out C. give up D. turn down17 A. build B. rent (租) C. buy D. patient18 A. encouraged B. moved C. inspired D. made19 A. abandon B. like C. avoid D. feed20 A. brother B. daughter C. sister D. uncle21 A. fight B. learn C. stand D. turn22 A. left B. remembered C. reminded D. told23 A. anyone B. everyone C. none D. no one24 A. accepted B. received C. revised D. refused25 A. depend on B. stick to C. refer to D. turn to26 A. show B. eat C. sell D. share27 A. a chance B. an ability C. a spirit D. a belief28 A. bury B. defeat C. with D. knock29 A. worry B. care C. complain D. joke30 A. and B. or C. when D. until四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共20.0分）Refresh our environmentAs the director stated（31）______behalf of his researching group，the data of the graph makes a clear （32）______（present）of the future environmental tendency．On one hand，the quantity of fuels keeps on（33）______（decrease）by 9% per year while the growth of a wide range of pollution has been a global trend．On the other hand，the mildly but （34）______（steady）going up of the average temperature is resulting in catastrophes like widespread floods．Without disagreement，they subscribe to the view that it is human's existence and their randomly consuming energy （35）______ result in this phenomenon．Many people have a （36）______（commit）that developing nuclear power of energy from outer space will stop bad consequences coming about．However，scientists and educators are（37）______（oppose）to this view even if our needs may be met on the whole．They tend （38）______（advocate）refreshing our circumstances by saving energy and recycling waste．（39）______is suggestedthat we use energy-saving appliances such as electrical motors and microwaves and not be casual about little things like recycling a can．So please glance around and see what you can do．So long as everybody makes a（40）______（contribute），we will not have to put up with this problem anymore．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共20.0分）Last week, I met a stranger who seemed to be losing. I offered to guide him to a place hewanted to go to, but to my surprise, he refused my offer to helping. I asked him why not.He told me that he was afraid I would ask him money if I helped him in this way. Then Ifell into deep thoughts: Was it money which came between us? I agree that money isbecome more and more important in our society, and it should not be everything. Weshould try my best to help others and trust each other. If everyone does this, our societywill be better and better.。

河北省沧州市某校2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读选择1. Got 48 hours to relax yourself? You’ll maximize your time and fun at "these amazing destinations.Alabama: Gulf ShoresFor relaxing weekend getaways in Alabama, head south to the white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores. Get on the water for some deep-sea fishing. History lovers can get a lesson in the Civil War along a 90-mile path with more than a dozen historic sites.Alaska: HomerHow does fresh seafood sound? You’ll find it in Homer, located in south-central Alaska, which is either a short flight or a great four-hour scenic drive on the Seward Highway from Anchorage. Get your fill of fishing in Kachemak Bay, explore local trails and enjoy exceptional birding in this remote natural setting.Arizona: SedonaAdventurous types can get their fill in the magical red rocks of Sedona, which is said to be the location of healing centers of energy. People flood to the area to meditate, practice yoga and more. Sedona also offers fantastic hiking, off-roading, biking, and even climbing.Arkansas: Hot SpringsRelax and renew in Arkansas, hot waters in Hot Springs, an art community with Art Deco architecture that is also the home of Hot Springs National Park. Make time for a visit to Bathhouse Row, a National Historic Landmark of eight bathhouses, and Superior Bathhouse Brewery, which produces beer made of the hot spring water inside the National Park. Don’t miss these National Parks that are off the beaten path.（1）Which activity can be found in both Gulf Shores and Homer?A Going fishing.B Taking a flight.C Enjoying beautiful birds.D Visiting historic sites.（2）Which destination is popular with hikers?A Gulf Shores.B Homer.C Sedona.D Hot Springs.（3）What is Superior Bathhouse Brewery known for?A Its self-made beer.B Its architecture.C Its bathhouses.D Its paths.（4）Where is this text most likely from?A A diary.B A survey.C A novel.D A magazine.2. I was excited to take my rescue Beagle (比格犬) to the river the other day, as it’s within walking distance of our new home. Having spent her first six years in a cage, Georgie had never seen a body of water, and I wanted to get there before sunset to watch her experience it.I was growing increasingly impatient about all the stops her little Beagle nose required. She inspected the grass, dirt, and trees, and licked (舔) whatever was stuck to the road. These were all new discoveries for her, and she took her time studying them.When I accepted that it was fruitless to hurry her along, I whipped out my cell phone andbegan texting. I thought that I needed something to do while Georgie was slowing us down. Then, for some reason, I heard the cicadas (蝉) ,and I remembered that the sound of cicadas is my favorite sound in the world. That awakened something buried within me that longed for the simple pleasures that had been replaced by technology.I made a conscious decision to be present, and to enjoy the journey to the river Just like Georgie. Now, I admired the flowers and the winding ivy on our path. I smelled the grass and the flowers, and the dirt and the air. I treasured each one equally, as if discovering them for the first time.As we neared our destination,1 realized something even more important: It didn’t matter if we even reached the river. Why must there always be a destination? Georgie had no idea that we had a destination. She was present for the journey, and she savored every bit of that sweet experience. There was no race and no finish line.Now I’m not sure who rescued whom.（1）Why did the author take out the cellphone?A To kill time.B To awaken the simple pleasures.C To hurry the dog along.D To record the sound of cicadas.（2）What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?A How I enjoyed the journey.B What I saw on the way.C Why I traveled to the river.D Whether I reached my destination.（3）What does the underlined word “savored” in the fifth paragraph mean?A Smelt.B Expected.C Enjoyed.D Deserved.（4）What is the best title for the text?A Say Goodbye to Cell PhonesB Think like a DogC Learn to Get along withPets D Travel toward Destinations3. Literature reflects life． So in ageing Japan there are a large number of hit books by aged authors． "Age 90: what's so great about it? " is a humorous essay on the difficulties of the elderly, by Aiko Sato, who is 95． It sold one million copies in 2017, making it Japan's bestselling book that year．In 2018 the Akutagawa literary prize went to Chisako Wakatake, 63 at the time, for her first novel "Live by Myself"． The books talk about how to live in old age．" Going to Die Soon", also by Ms Uchidate, features 78﹣year﹣old Hana, a former alcohol﹣shop owner trying to make the most of her remaining years． The novel has been called a book for shukatsu, or preparing for death, making readers think more deeply about what it means to age．Japan's population has the world's highest percentage of over﹣65s． People are living longer, so many have at least 20﹣30 years of retirement, for much of which they are energetic．And although the Japanese have been spending less on books, that is least true for the over ﹣60s．Lawson, a convenience﹣store chain, recently decided to stock books with the older generation in mind．But the wrinkly writers' books are attracting younger readers, too． Some are preparing for their own old age or want to understand the increasing number of old people they see around them． Others find relevance in the themes explored, such as loneliness, a problem that stretches well beyond the silver﹣haired．The most notable feature of the new trend is that the vast majority of authors, and main characters, are women． Especially popular, are the ara﹣hun （"around﹣hundred" years ﹣old） writers like Ms Sato, whose book, readers say, helps them be more positive． Their popularity also reflects support for strong women who are passionate about their work, a phenomenon that is all too rare in Japan today．（1）"Going to Die Soon" is a book________．A about how to stay positive in old ageB which won the Akutagawa literary prize in 2018C which helps people live the rest of the life to the fullestD written by a 78﹣year﹣old Hana， an alcohol﹣shop owner．（2）The books by aged authors are popular with younger readers because________．A young readers now have more elder relativesB young readers face similar problems as the elderlyC young readers are worried about becoming oldD young readers are as lonely as the elderly．（3）What can we learn from the passage？________A Aged writers might be more successful than younger writers．B An aging society brings more chances for women writers．C People have to work after their retirement in an aging societyD Ambitious career women might not be popular with the Japanese．4. Mosquitos can infect you with Malaria, yellow fever, and dengue. All can kill you. So we spray large areas with pesticides (杀虫剂) .But this negatively affects the whole ecosystem and your health. Now there’s a new device, which claims to keep you and your loved one’s mosquito free.The device was designed by two German engineers who were fed up with being bitten while camping. They found solutions containing ‘DEET’ — a damaging chemical which could be both harmful to us and the environment — worked best, but still only for 45 minutes maximum and that the traditional anti-pest devices didn’t work well! So, they designed the brand new type of bug killer, Moskinator.Instead of trying to keep the mosquitos away, it actually attracts them, then catches and kills them! It lures (引诱) the flies and mosquitos near using a safe, completely harmless LEDlight. The flying pests (害虫) can’t resist the UV-PT light! Next to the LED light is a powerful, yet efficient reverse fan that sucks (吸) the insects through a one-way trapdoor. Once trapped in the drying basket they are dried to death by the fan a matter of 2 minutes. You can simply empty the dead bugs into the trash, without even touching them.Does Moskinator really work in real life? We had some of our customers try it out in their homes. The results speak for themselves:“My wife would complain she had a headache in the mornings whenever we used chemical pesticides. Now we use our Moskinator, and we wake up bite and headache free!”— Shane Maguire“This Moskinator really works and you don’t have to worry about breathing any harmful chemicals.”— Jake Shearer（1）What is the name of the new device?A DEET.B MoskinatorC Malaria.D UV-PT.（2）What is the function of the LED light?A It gives off natural light.B It attracts flying pests.C It sucks pests inside.D It dries pests to death.（3）Which of the following best describes the new device?A Innovative and effective.B Traditional and cheap.C Power-saving and portable.D Chemical free and soundless.（4）What is the purpose of writing the text?A To educate the readers.B To entertain the readers.C To introduce a new device.D To evaluate a new device.二、七选五5.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。

2019-2020年高二下学期期末考试英语试题含解析说明：1.考试时间120分钟，满分150分。

2.将卷Ⅰ答案用2B铅笔涂在答题卡上,将卷Ⅱ答案答在答题纸上。

卷Ⅰ(选择题共90分)第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. How did the woman feel when she was called by the head?A. She was pleased.B. She was relaxed.C. She was nervous.2. What is the woman doing?A. Offering help.B. Asking for help.C. Asking for permission3. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a library.C. In the post office.4. How much does the man have to pay?A. 20 dollars.B. 30 dollars.C. 40 dollars.5. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman will go to the airport by taxi.B. The woman is asking the man for advice.C. The woman's car has broken down.第二节（共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15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。

河北省沧州市盐山中学2019-2020学年高二下学期4月月考英语试卷一、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）AIt was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2005. While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone.The bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries(食品杂货),saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.I was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, and then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our faith in humanity as a whole. And it has influenced us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others. No matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be everlasting.1.Why was the bike so important to the couple?A.The man’s job was bike racing.B.It was their only possession.C.It was a nice Kona 18 speed.D.They used it for work and daily life.2.We can infer from the text that ________.A.the couple worked 60 hours a weekB.people were busy before ChristmasC.the stranger brought over the bikeD.life was hard for the young family3.What do the couple learn from their experience?A.Strangers are usually of little help.B.One should take care of their bike.C.News reports make people famous.D.An act of kindness can mean a lot.BI travel a lot,and I find out different “styles” (风格)of directions every time I ask “How can I get to the post office?”Foreign tourists are often confused(困惑的)in Japan because most streets there don’t have names;in Japan,people use landmarks(地标)in their directions instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers,“Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop. ”In the countryside of the American Midwest, there are not usually many landmarks. There are no mountains, so the land is very flat; in many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, "Go north two miles. Turn east,and then go another mile."People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map; they measure distance in time,not miles. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,”they answer, “it’s about five minutes from here. ’’You say,“Yes,but how many miles away is it?”They don’t know.It’s true that a person doesn’t know the answer to your question sometimes. What happens in such a situation? A New Yorker might say,wSorry, I have no idea. But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I don't know." People in Yucatan believe that “I don't know" is impolite. They usually give an answer, oftena wrong one. A tourist can get very, very lost in Yucatan!4.When a tourist asks the Japanese the way to acertain place,they usually .A.describe the place carefullyB.show him a map of the placeC.tell him the names of the streetsD.refer to recognizable buildings and places5.Which is the place where people measure distance in time?A.New York.B.Los Angeles.C.Kansas.D.Iowa.6.People in Yucatan may give a tourist a wrong answer_____.A.in order to save timeB.as a testC.so as to be politeD.for fun7.what can we infer from the text?A.It's important for travelers to understand cultural differences.B.It's useful for travelers to know how to ask the way properly.C.People have similar understandings of politeness.D.New Yorkers are generally friendly to visitors.CSports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.There are many environment-friendly sport. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes;and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.8.Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?A.Playing basketball in a gymB.Motor racing in the desert.C.Cycling around a lake.D.Swimming in a sports center.9.What do we know about golf from the passage?A.It is popular in Portugal and Spain.B.It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.C.It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.D.It causes water shortages around the world.10.The author uses power walking as an example mainly because ___________.A.it uses fewer resourcesB.it improves our healthC.it is an outdoor sportD.it is recommended by experts11.The author writes the passage to ____________.A.show us the function of major sportsB.encourage us to go in for green sportsC.discuss the major influence of popular sportsD.introduce different types of environment-friendly sportsDGoing green seems to be a fad(时尚) for a lot of people these days. Whether that is good or bad, we can't really say, but for the two of us, going green is not a fad but a lifestyle.On April 22, 2011, we decided to go green every single day for an entire year. This meant doing 365 different green things, and it also meant challenging ourselves to go green beyond easy things. Rather than recycle and reduce our energy, we had to think of 365 different green things to do and this was no easy task.With the idea of going green every single day for a year, Our Green Year started. My wife and I decided to educate people about how they could go green in their lives and hoped we could show people all the green things that could be done to help the environment. We wanted to push the message that every little thing counts.Over the course of Our Green Year, we completely changed our lifestyle. We now shop at organic(有机的) stores. We consume less meat, choosing green food. We have greatly reduced our buying we don't need. We have given away half of what we owned through websites. Our home is kept clean by vinegar and lemon juice, with no chemical cleaners. We make our own butter, enjoying the smell of home-made fresh bread. In our home office anyone caught doing something un-green might be punished.Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year. We are grateful for the chance to have been able to go green and educate others. We believe that we do have the power to change things and help our planet.12.What might be the best title for the passage?A.Keeping Open-MindedB.Protecting the PlanetC.Going GreenD.Celebrating Our Green Year13.It was difficult for the couple to live a green life for the whole year because _____________.A.they were expected to follow the green fad.B.they didn't know how to educate other people.C.they needed to perform unusual green tasks.D.They were unwilling to reduce their energy.14.What did the couple do over the course of Our Green Year?A.They sold their home-made food.B.They ignore others' un-green behavior.C.They chose better chemical cleaners.D.They tried to get out of their un-green habits.15.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.The government will give support to the green project.B.Some people disagree with the couple's green ideas.C.The couple may continue their project in the future.D.Our Green Year is becoming a national campaign.第二节，七选五（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

河北省沧州市盐山中学2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题考试时间：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，请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。

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。

例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡ 19. 15.B. ￡ 9. 18.C. ￡ 9. 15.答案是 C。

1.Where will the speakers probably go on vacation?A. To Singapore.B. To CanadaC. To Mexico.2. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Boss and clerkB. Doctor and patient.C. Teacher and student.3. How much does the woman need to payA. 3 dollarsB. 4.5 dollarsC. 6 dollars4. How does the man like the book?A It's humorous B. It's scientific C It's popular5. Why doesn' t the man believe in aliens?A. No newsB. No reports.C. No evidence第二节（共15小题，每小题 1.5分，共计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。

英语试卷第一部分听力（共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 does the man usually do on Sunday evenings?A.He goes to church.B.He reads newspapers.C.He works in the garden.2.What does the man mean?A.He doesn’t have time.B.He will check the paper later.C.He has finished his paper earlier.3.How much will the man pay for the tickets?A.$20.B.$50.C.$70.4.What are the speakers talking about?A.Jobs.B.Hobbies.C.Sports games.5.What is the man’s opinion about his work?A.Enjoyable.B.Difficult.C.Tiring.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。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6.Where are the speakers probably?A.In a flower store.B.In a car.C.In a fruit stall.7.What will the speakers do next?A.See a movie.B.Join the festival.C.Make fruit salad.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。