1、暑期一日一练学年高二英语上学期期中联考试题 人教版 新版2019学年上期高二期中考试英语试题本试题卷共8页；全卷满分120分，考试用时100分钟。祝考试顺利注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡指定位置。 2.选择题的作答，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3.非选择题的作答，用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分，略） 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第
2、一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFamous Places in France That Everyone Will Want to Visit When visiting a new destination, it is always a good idea to know about the places on the must-see list. France is one of those countries that everyone would like to visit.
3、Here is a list of some of the most famous places in France that one should not miss going to.La Vallee de Chamonix Situated near Mt.Blanc, the Chamonix Valley is a paradise for nature lovers and explorers. U has beautiful scenery all year round. The place is also famous for winter sports, being one
4、of the oldest ski resorts. Lifts transport the visitors to the heart ot the massif (山丘），which offers breathtaking view of the valley. Perfect for adventurous explorers. Place Massena (Nice) This one is known globally as one of the most beautiful public squares. The atmosphere here, is enhanced by fo
5、untains, statues and gardens. It is famous for street performances and concerts, specially the carnival parade in February. Another highlight nearby, is Vieux Nice. But the main attraction is at night, when the atmosphere is magical due to the illuminations. Lascaux II (Montignac) Lascaux II is a re
6、production of the set of caves that were discovered in 1940. These caves were estimated to be more than 17,000 years old. The caves have some 1,500 paintings of wild animals.It is believed to have been a sanctuary(圣所）for the performance of sacred rites.Lascaux II is open fo art lovers who wish to se
7、e the early cave paintings and learn more about the history of European art. Luxembourg Gardens (Paris) This place acts as a perfect place to relax after a tiring day of sightseeing. These formal gardens, which were open to only the royalty before the French Revolution, now serve as one of Paris nio
8、st popular destinations. Families can spend time here，relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the nature. Before visiting these gardens, you can visit Fontaine de robservatoire, which is situated just south of the site.21. If you love to explore, which place may be your favorite?A.Place Massena. B.La Va
9、llee de Chamonix.C. Luxembourg Gardens. D.Lascaux II (Montignac).22. What can you probably see in Place Massena?A. Royal gardens. B.Natural scenery.C. Cave paintings. D.A street performance.23. Who is more likely to visit Lascaux II?A. A person who enjoys attending concerts.B. A person who likes adv
10、enturous explorations.C. A person interested in the history of European art,D. A person who needs a good rest after sightseeing.24. What is special about Luxembourg Gardens?A.It is located in Paris. B. It is suitable for families together.C. It has beautiful gardens. D. It is the most famous place i
11、n France.B “This is your last chance,” warned Mrs Gillfeather. I broke out in a sweat and my hands started to shake. We both wanted to get to sleep, but before we could, I had to put a cannuta(针管）in her arm. Before becoming a doctor Id only a vague idea what a cannula was, coming from an hour spent
12、with a plastic arm while at medical school. Once I became a doctor, however, I couldnt seem to get away from them. For those of you who are lucky enough to have never come into contact with one, theyre tmy Mtle rubes that are put into a vein(静脉）so that fluid or medicines can go directly into the blo
13、od. Thats the theory. Unfortunately, the problem is that for them to work, you have to get them into the vein in the first place This tends to be trickier than youd imagine- and its a job that tends to fall on the junior doctors. Mrs GiJifeathers veins were particularly elusive that evening. Id been
14、 jabbing the needle in for least 20 minutes. “Isnt there someone else who could do this?” she asked, for the fourth time. “Someone who knows what theyre doing, perhaps,- she said under her breath, just loud enough for me to hear. Finally, I got it in. Mrs. Gillfeather and I both breathed a sigh of r
15、elief. Just as I was about to leave the ward, the nurse called me over, Max, theres another cannula to d0 on bed 16. ”25. What does the underlined word “elusive” in Paragraph Four probably mean?A. Hard to find. B.Hard to understand,C. Easy to describe. D.Easy to reach.26. From Paragraph Three, we ca
16、n learn that the author .A. was a younger doctor. B.didnt like to be a doctor.C. felt himself unlucky. D.thought it easy to do the job.27. How did the author learn to put the needle into the vein at medical school?A. By imitating other doctors. B.By doing it on his own arms.C. By learning from paren
17、ts, D.By practicing with a plastic ami.28. What is the best title of the passage?A.Practice was in vain. B.An unfortunate doctor.C.All my efforts paid off. D.A medical accident.C On 20th July 1969, millions of people saw Neil Armstrong take his first steps in space on television. Armstrong got out o
18、f the spacecraft Apollo 11，touched the ground of the moon and said, “Thats one small step for man，one giant leap for mankind.” A conspiracy(阴谋）theory has existed since the night of his lunar landing. Armstrongs achievements were considered amazing，but people wondered if it really happened. Many peop
19、le believe that the scene on the moon wasnt real. Rumours spread throughout coffee shops, street comers, and newspapers, but it soon died down. But theories resurfaced in 2001. Suspicion began when an American television network aired a program called Conspiracy Theory: Did We Land on the Moon7 The
20、show argued that NASA did not have the money for such a voyage, and that the whole scene was probably filmed in a movie studio. Many critics say that there were no stars in the background during the lunar landing，so it must have been a fake. They also point out that the American flag that was posted
21、 was waving. How could that be if there is no wind on the moon? NASA(NationaI Aeronautics and Space Administration) has denied these rumours many times. They explained that now photographers can capture the brightness of the astronauts with the dimness of the stars behind them. Also, they said that
22、the flag was waving because the astronauts were pulling it back and forth trying to get it deeper into the rock. NASA also points out that the television program fails to mention that Armstrong and his team brought back 800 pounds of rock from the moon. Neil Armstrong is seen as a national icon in t
23、he US and his lunar landing is one of the most historic events in the countrys history. But either way, this conspiracy theory still exists today,29. What didnt the TV program Did We Land on the Moon? mention?A.money B. stars C.the flag D.rocks30. How did NASA react to the rumo?A. siunvcd great ange
24、rB.It had to accept the rumor.C. It turned a deaf ear to the rumor.D. It gave explanations gainst the rumor.31.According to NASA ,the American flag was waving because of .A.the wind B.the astronauts pullingC.the gravity D.tte cameras movingD The American state of Colorado is considering a ban on sma
25、rtphones for children younger than 13. A Denver-based doctor father -is leading the effort. Tim Famum is the founder of a group called Parents Against Underage Smartphones His propesal would ban sales of smartphones to children under the age of 13. It would also ban sales to anyone who wishes to buy
26、 such a device for anyone younger than 13.The measure would also require sellers of smartphones to provide proof to the state government that they have asked buyers if the phone is for anypne under 13. The measure now needs about 300,000 signatures in toappear on Colorados statewide ballot (投票权）next
27、 year. If it makes the ballot and is approved by voters, Colorados would become the first state to have such a ban. Tim Farnum said he decided to push for the measure after watchinghis own children struggle with the mental effects of always having a smartphone around .They would get the phone and lo
28、ck themselves in the room and change who they were,”he told The Coloradoan newspaper. State Senator John Kefalas, a Democrat, said he understands the reasoning behind the proposed law. However, he told The Coloradoan that a childs smartphone usage is a family matter and not something the government
29、should decide. “Ultimately, this comes down to parenting,” he said,“making sure their kids are not putting themselves at risk.” Last year，the AAP (the American Academy of Pediatrics) released guidelines for media use by children. The group advised parents to limit time spent watching videos to no mo
30、re than one hour a day of high-quality programming until age 6. After that, it said, parents should set reasonable time limits for their children and make sure electronic devices do not take time away from sleep or exercise.32. Whats NOT right about Tim Famums proposal ?A.It will be passed by the st
31、ate of Colorado next year.B. It needs 300,000 signatures to gain the ballotC. It bans buying smartphones for children under 13.D. It bans selling smartphones to children under 13,33. Whats the driving force of Tim Famums proposal?A. Other parents request,B. His own childrens addiction to Smartphones
32、.C. Smartphone harm to childrens health.D. The guidelines released by the APP.34. Whats the attitude of John Kefalas toward Tim Famums propral?A. Positive B.Doubtful C.Disapproving D. Unconcerned35. From the last paragraph, we can infer that .A. children under 6 shouldnft watch videosB. parents are to blame for childrens media use.C.parents should control childrens media use.D.electronic devices wont affect childrens sleep 第二节（
