重庆市巴蜀中学校2018-2019学年高二上学期期末考试
英语试题
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 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）
请阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Spend the Summer Creating Memories
There's no more exciting places to spend the summer than at Summer Camp at the Smithsonian, where all kinds of dreams can come true. Where else can campers go into space or invent a fantasy world or relive history or learn to shape the future of the planet? The rich and exciting world of the Smithsonian Summer Camp program, now in its 46\" year, is all theirs to discover in these one-of-a-kind learning experiences that fire the imagination and offers plenty of great fun!
Summer Camp Registration begins on February 13th. Getting started:
Sign in or create an account if you do not already have one. Camp information will be sent to your email addresses one month before your first day of camp.
Read our selection of camp. Be more prepared by knowing which camps you plan to purchase in advance. We suggest you have a second choice in mind when registering as camps can sell out quickly.
Become a member of The Smithsonian Associates and save big on camp prices! Register for camp early, before registration opens to the public. Notes:
Each camp is a week long and runs the full day (9: 30am-- 4: 30pm).
Camps provide a brown-bag lunch. Many camps take a snack break so please pack a water bottle and extra snack foods.
Campers provide their own transportation to the Mall (the entrance of the s. Dillon Ripley Center at 1100Jefferson Drive SW, Washington DC, where campers are dropped off and picked up). Please provide a signed letter of permission if your child is allowed to leave without an adult.
21. The program provided by the Smithsonian Summer Camp_____. A starts from February 13
B focuses on space science
D can excite kids interest in their studies
C can help inspire kids imagination
22. If you want to enjoy an early booking, you should_____. A create a bank account
B join The Smithsonian Associates D keep a close eye on camp information
C have at least two choices in mind 23. What's the purpose of the text? A To inform
B To describe
C To entertain B
D To advertise
I adopted a dog last November from one of the local animal shelters. Lovey is one of those dogs that you immediately fall in love with and are so glad you decided to take into your family. Upon entering my home, Lovey's affection showed no bounds and there was never a moment when she appeared afraid or intimidated by the other pets in my family. This wonderful dog just fit right in like she was born here.
When I describe Lovey's amazing behavior to people, I'm told over and over again that Lovey is trying to tell me how grateful she is that I took her in and gave her a home. Is this really what Lovey is telling me? Do our pets understand what being grateful is all about? And are they able to express their gratitude to us when we've done something nice for them? Or are we once again projecting our own ideas and emotions onto our pets and allowing our imaginations to tell us the story we want to hear?
Actually, talking with pets, I hear many expressions of gratitude for the good times they've had with their people. Grateful pets tell me often about their kind, loving humans who take care of them. These expressions of gratitude are not merely passing thoughts or by the way moments in time. These expressions are heart-felt and sincere. They reveal another layer of the emotional lives
of our pets that were learning more and more about every day.
So when Lovey greets me at the door with her sweet cries of joy upon seeing me again and looks at me with those big brown eyes that could melt a stick of butter, is she showing her gratitude to me for giving her a home and for loving her? After living with Lovey for 6 months, I have come to believe that she has highly expressive emotions that lie just beneath the surface of her thick fur. And of all the emotions I've observed in this wonderful dog, gratitude is at the top of the list.
24. What does the underlined word intimidated in paragraph I probably mean? A Terrified
B Inspired
C Satisfied
D Disappointed
25. The author's questions in paragraph 2 show her______. A curiosity
B doubt
C ignorance D anxiety
26. What has the author been certain about Lovey? A Lovey has high intelligence. B Lovey is a very emotional dog. C Lovey lists its emotions in some order. D Lovey appreciates its owner’s love and care. 27. Which would be the best title of the text? A A Dog's Story
B Pets Expressions
C
Imagine a future where machines do all farming, and humans never set foot in the fields. No, it's not science fiction. In Shropshire in the UK, engineers in the Hands Free Hectare project are developing automated tractors and fleets of drones(无人机) to grow and harvest crops. And their experiment is not alone: agricultural robotics is a booming field. Investment Bank Goldman Sachs estimates the market will be worth $240bn over the next five years.
One reason why agricultural robotics is on the increase is that global demand for food is rapidly increasing The World Bank estimates we will need to produce 50% more food by 2050 if the planet's population continues to grow at its current speed, Besides, food production will decrease by over a quarter due to climate change, and the situation looks serious.
Could futuristic farming provide the answer? One company in Japan believes so. The firm
C Love in Return D Animal Gratitude
Spread has stopped farming on land altogether, and instead grows vegetables on stacks of trays (堆叠的盘子) indoors in an automated factory. In countries like Japan, where land is actually a very scarce resource, it makes more sense to stack your production, just like a skyscraper,\" says Mr. Price, Spread's marketing manager.
Mr. Price told the BBC that this method of vertical (垂直的) farming not only reduces costs by 50%, but it is also greener. LED lights cut energy bills by a third, and 98% of water can be recycled. By growing crops close to where people consume them, transport costs and emissions (排放物) are also minimized. They hope to be producing 30,000 carrots per day next year. And where will we buy this futuristic food? Perhaps in shops with no staff? Amazon has recently launched its first Amazon-Go store in the US, which has no checkouts. Customers simply pick their items from the shelves, and technology does the rest.
All this begs the question: if everything is automated, what jobs will people do? The mechanization (机械化) of farming means fewer and fewer people work the land. From 1950 to 2010, agricultural labourers have decreased from 81% to 48.2% of the workforce in developing countries, and from 35% to 4.2% in developed countries. It's a trend that seems to continue.
28. Agricultural robotics is a booming field because. A the world's population continues to decrease B climate change has come to an end
C global demand for food is becoming greater or larger. D humans never set foot in the fields
29. Why does Spread think vertical farming makes particular sense in Japan? A Because vertical farming is more environmentally friendly. B Because vertical farming reduces costs by 60%. C Because transport costs and emissions are limited.
D Because there is so little land available for farming in Japan. 30. The underlined “they” in paragraph 4 refers to_____. A consumers
B the firm Spread
C LED lights
D the company Amazon
31. What is likely to happen to the agricultural workforce in the future?
A The workforce will get smaller.
B Mechanization will totally replace the agricultural workforce. C All the people will be out of job
D The agricultural workforce no longer needs robotics.
D
John Muir was onto something when he said, In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. Hikers battle bug bites, blisters. and bruises for the sake of overcoming a challenge and enjoying some quality time with nature. But along with the snow-capped mountain tops and ocean views come an abundance of mental and physical benefits.
Forget the caffeine. Those looking for a brainpower boost need not look further than the closest trail (林间小道). Research shows that spending time outdoors increases attention spans and creative problem-solving skills by as much as 50 percent, higher than taking drugs. The authors of the study also point out that the results may have as much. to do with getting rid of technology as they do spending time outside. This is a way of showing that interacting with nature has real, measurable benefits to creative problem-solving, David Strayer, co-author of the study, tells the Wilderness Society.
Hitting the trail works out your body as much as it does your brain- Just one hour of hiking can burn well over 500 calories, depending on the level of incline and the weight of the pack you’re carrying. Hiking is a great way to get a serious workout without putting too much pressure on your joints. If you head for the hills, weight loss results are even better. Not only are you burning some serious calories, but altitude itself has also proven a weight loss assistance.
Research also shows that using hiking as an additional therapy can help people with severe depression feel less hopeless, depressed and suicidal. It may even inspire those suffering from it to lead a more active lifestyle.
For those who don't suffer from depression, hiking still offers mental benefits. Being out in nature, away from the business of our daily lives and technology, can allow people to connect with themselves and nature in a way that brings about peace and a sense of well-being.\" said Leigh Jackson-Magennis, REI Outdoor Programs and Outreach New England market manager.
32. Why does the author mention John Muir's saying?
A To introduce the topic C To give an example.
B support a new idea D To show nature's power.
33. Why does the author advise readers to forget caffeine? A Caffeine can't increase problem-solving skills. B Outdoor activities work better than caffeine. C We are supposed to get rid of technology. D The result of caffeine is immeasurable. 34. Why is hiking a good way to lose weight? A It works out your body as much as it does your brain. B It provides altitude to accelerate the rate of weight losing. C It can burn calories without hurting your joints. D It inspires people to lead a more active lifestyle. 35. What is the main idea of the passage? A We should enjoy some quality time with nature. B Research proves the benefits of outdoor exercise. C Technology sometimes fails in front of nature. D Hiking benefits both physically and mentally. 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。
Ways to Improve Your Happiness
The happiest people appreciate what they have, keep an open mind to new ideas, use their leisure time as a means of self development, and love good music, good books, good pictures, good company and good conversations.___36___ It's a lot easier than it sounds. Anything that helps you fell more positive and-joyful is self-improving. Here are some simple ideas to get you started.
1. Make your smile the first thing in the morning.
___37___ Fill your bathroom or bedroom mirror with notes of your favorite quotes, goals, photos, etc., and then reflect on them for a minute or two when you first wake up.
2. Spend time with people who make you smile.
Who nourishes and supports you?___38___ Spend time with those who reflect the person you want to be - people who do good things and make your life a little brighter simply by being in it.
3. Try something totally new.
Do something you've never done. It will shake up your vision of what the world is like and give you a fresh new оріnіоn on things. Vаrіеtу truly іѕ the ѕрісе (调味品) of life. You can see or do something а million times, but you can only see or do it for the first time once. As a result, first time experiences usually leave a reflective mark in our minds for the rest of our lives. So spice it up! ___39___
4. Work on something that's meaningful to you.
Get yourself in a meaningful personal project, or set about doing something you've wanted to do for along time, but haven't yet had the determination to do. Life is really short.___ 40___
A Today is the day to take action. B Truly appreciate those around you. C Surround yourself with these people.
D It's difficult to feel down when your face is happy. E Instead, concentrate on a few things that really matter. F The more experiences you have, the richer your life will be.
G In other words, they do small things every day to improve their happiness. 第三部分 英语知识应用(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 单项选择（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）
请从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。
41. Attention! There's ______ announcement about the exhibition of Chinese paintings in Sydney, which can definitely make ______ positive contribution to cultural exchange as a whole.
A a, a
B an, the
C an, a
D a, /
42. Her boss is a forgetful man, so she has to remind him ______ about his appointments
every day.
A uncertainly
B constantly
C technically
D roughly
43. The world's population has been increasing over the past few decades, with this year's population about83 million more than ______ of 2017.
A one
B it
C that
D this
44. The Great Barrier Reef ______ more than 2900 individual reefs and 900 islands is one of the top ______ or tourists around the world.
A is consisted of; attraction C consisted of; attraction
B consists of; attractions
D consisting of; attractions
45. Since our manager gets a promotion, everyone is curious about who will ______ our department.
A take back
B take over
C take off
D take down
46. ______ a black coat and light blue tie at the airport of Russia, President Xi waved his hands to the people present.
A Dressed
B Worn
C Dressing
D Wearing
47. Last month, students in Bashu Middle School enthusiastically got involved in the Arts Festival, for which they ______ for quite a long time.
A had prepared
B prepared
C has preparedD would prepare
48. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs demanded Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's CFO ______ rather than charged, ______ possible.
A have been released; whoever C be released; whenever
B would be released; whichever D must be released; whatever
49. --Who was it ______ gave you the news ______ senior US officials had been in Beijing for a third round of talks aimed at resolving a trade dispute between the two countries?
-- Paul informed me of it. A which; that
B that; which
C what; who
D that; that
50. Not until the Yellow Vest Movement broke out ______ that ______, the entire situation in France would get out of control.
A did Macron realize; unless dealing with properly B had Macron realized; not if properly dealt with
C had Macron realized; if properly dealt with D, did Macron realize; unless properly dealt with
第二节 单项选择（共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分）
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A, B,C,D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was always a baseball fan and I met many of the players. In 2004, my ___51___ grew for players who played baseball for the love of the game, had not ___52___ much recognition and had not made much money along the way. Throughout middle school I wrote letters to retired Major League baseball players, and I ___53___ to do so for several years.
In 2007, my interest took a ___54___ towards the Negro League and I wrote to the few living retired players. I quickly became interested in the___55___ of the league, and slowly began to ___56___ with players over the phone and through hand written letters. As I begun to hear these___57___ players' stories, I realized that these men were the most___58___ and least paid of all players, ___59___ the most historical. Unlike Major League baseball players at the time, players of the Negro League played under much___60___ conditions, playing multiple games per day, and___61___racial tensions in nearly every city they played in. I wanted to help bring baseball back into their lives. I started off with ___62___ things, creating baseball cards, which they had___63___ had during their career, and I began to locate___64___ newspaper articles that featured their names. This quickly___65___ into more complex things such as providing financial aid to players, helping them to obtain a pension, and even writing a novel based on their true ___66___, including their memorable or awful experiences.
As all of this was happening, I never really thought much of it, as it was a passion and___67___ of mine. In 2010, I was given an award for my___68___ social work and Negro League history research, It was at that moment that I realized what I was doing made a ___69___ in many lives and that I needed to continue to act as a spokesman for these___70___ as long as I could.
51. A demand 52. A sought
B support B received B forgot
C interest C deserved C pretended
D respect D expressed D refused
53. A continued
54. A chance 55. A secret
B step C turn C salary C play C young
D leap D history. D argue D famous
B achievements B deal B former
56. A communicate 57. A special
58. A well-known 59. A still
B easy-going B instead B favorable
C hard-working D under-recognized C yet C natural
D even D different
60. A normal
61. A brought about B came across C depended on D left out 62. A small 63. A usually 64. A latest
B important B always B daily
C difficult C already C old C broke
D positive D never D foreign D involved D values D hobby D imaginative D mistake D researches
65. A branched 66. A feelings 67. A game 68. A amateur
B reduced B stories B trick
C intentions C trade
B professional C outstanding B choice
C decision C newspapers
69. A difference 70. A teams
B players
第四部分 写作(共三节，满分40分)
第一节 单词拼写（共10题;每小题1分,满分10分）
根据首字母或中文提示，用所学单词（Book5 Units 1-4）的正确形式完成句子。 71. Despite a t police investigation, the murderer's identity was still unknown. 72.The young man is placed in a d______ as to whether to go abroad for further education or still work in the company.
73. Although London has experienced some pains through its history, we have every reason to be o______ about its brilliant future.
74. Owing to reform and opening policy, numerous foreign visitors are crowding into our country that enjoys a s______ culture of more than 5000 years.
75. The professor's lecture gave me a lasting i______ even though we didn't communicate with each other.
76. ______ (控告) of robbing a bank, Johnny, together with his two brothers, is being questioned by the police.
77. ______ (代表) from several countries gather together to make a promise that they will take action to gain equal human rights.
78. The famous actress expected all the photographs to be ______ (提交) to her before they were published.
79. Such is human nature, that many people are______ (不愿意) to accept things as they are when faced with failure.
80. A new high-speed railway under ______ (建设) will be completed at the end of this year, thus shortening the travel time to 3 hours from Yinchuan to Xian. 第二节 （共5题;每小题2分,满分10分）
根据中文提示完成句子，注意81-83题每空限填一词。
81. Creativity is a kind of quality, and that’s ______ ______ ______ ______(需要…去做某事) make progress in your teaching career. (take)
82. So ______ ______ ______ ______at (他感到如此高兴) his daughter's outstanding performance that he was eager to tell us the good news. (delighted)
83. We guessed from the suspect's body language that he was lying, so we wrote an article ______ ______ ______ ______.（暗示他有罪 guilty）
84. His positive attitude to life is admired by everyone, for he often talks about his previous hardships (似乎发生在别人身上).(as if)
85. (还有待证实)whether the government will approve of their plan to build another chemical factory on the river bank. (remain, it作形式主语) 第三节 书面表达(满分20分)
假如你是新华中学高二（1）班的李华，请按以下四幅图的顺序，给你校“英语园地”
投稿，介绍上个月你们班参加校园组织的“原创诗词大赛”的比赛过程。 注意：词数不少于100。
重庆市巴蜀中学高2020届高二上期末考试试题
英语参考答案
听力1-5 ACBBA 6-10 ACBCB 11-15BAABC 16-20 ACBAC 阅读理解
21-23 CBD 24-27 AADD 28-31 CDBA 32-35 ABCD 36-40 GDCFA 单选 41-45 CBCDB 46-50 DACDD
完形填空 51-55 CBACD 56-60 ABDCD 61-65 BADCA 66-70 BDCAB
单词拼写 71. through 72.dilemma 73.optimistic 74.splendid 75.impression 76.Accused 77. Representative 78.submitted 79.unwilling 80.construction 完成句子 81. what it takes to 82. delighted did he feel 83. suggesting he was guilty
84. as if they had happened to someone else 85. It remains to be seen
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