湖北省恩施高中2019-2020学年高二下学期第五次双周考英语试题答案与听力原文

2019-2020学年恩施高级中学高三英语期末考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读（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 OrchardI had a very nice meal at the Orchard restaurant．The food was lovely and the service was quite good．We chose to eat in the garden which was full of beautiful flowers and very relaxing．The only disappointment was the dessert — the apple piewas far too sweet and it was cold too．Apart from that it was an enjoyable evening．As for the price — what a bargain，excellent value for money！Park InnThe best thing about Park Inn was the service — it was excellent．There was a warm welcome when we arrived and the waiters were very helpful all evening．However，the food wasn’t as good．The menu looked interesting but the meals were rather tasteless．It’s not a cheap restaurant and I wasn’t happy to pay so much for boring food．Richard’s PlaceWhen we enteredthe restaurant，we were surprised by the lovely interior (内部的) design of it．So stylish，so modern！This is one of the most popular restaurants in town and it’s very easy to see why．The food was great and excellent value for money but it was ruined by very，very poor service！TheRiversideIt was lovely sitting outside and looking over the river．There were lots of little lanterns (灯笼) and color1 ed lights everywhere and it all looked very pretty．The food was good，nothing very special but quite tasty．The service was OK; we didn’t have to wait too long for our food but the waiter never looked very happy！It’s quite an expensive place but with the view I think it’s quite good value for money．1. In which restaurant can customers eat in the garden？A. Park Inn．B. TheOrchard．C. The Riverside．D. Richard’s Place．2. What makes the customers of Park Inn most satisfied？A. The food．B. The price．C. The service．D. The environment．3. In Richard’s Place，customers can ________．A. receive good serviceB. enjoy its moderndesignC. listen to wonderful musicD. enjoy the beauty of a riverBAbout 12 years ago, Sandy Cambron noticed her mother, Pearl Walker, had become quiet after she moved into a nursing home for patients of Alzheimer's disease inKentucky.“We tried everything — photos, old stories — but nothing worked,” she said. “It was really hard for everyone to see how she had changed.” Then one day whileSandywas in a toy store, she had an idea: Why not givePearla baby doll so she could feel as if she were caring for something again? And why not give one to all the other care center seniors?As soon asSandygavePearlthe doll, her mother's face lit up. “She started talking again and she never went anywhere without that baby,”Sandysaid. “She took 'baby' to the dining room with her and slept with her in her arms every night. When she passed away a year later, we even buried her with that well-loved baby doll.”In the following 10 years, Sandy and her husband, Wayne Cambron, continued to buy dolls and hand them out to the elderly of care centers near their home every New Year. Now Pearl's Memory Babies is anonprofit (非营利) organization that has contributed more than 300 dolls to old people with Alzheimer's disease at nursing homes since February 2018.Last year,Sandyposted New Year’s photos on Facebook, all of which are about seniors reacting to dolls thatshe and Wayne sent to a local nursing home. The post was shared more than 210,000 times overnight. People gave almost $15,000 online. That helped the group buy many dolls.“The dolls offer treatment and comfort,” said Elise Hinchman, who works at a care center inKentucky, "Some seniors cry when they get a doll. And they always rock and talk to their dolls. People with Alzheimer might lose their memories, but they don't lose their ability to love.”4. How did Pearl change after she moved to a nursing home?A. She hardly talked.B. She lost hope in life.C. She felt bored.D. She forgot everything.5. How didPearlreact after receiving the doll?A. She began to cry.B. She was very delighted.C. She played it with a baby.D. She was unconcerned about it.6. What's paragraph 5 mainly about?A. What Sandy did for her mother.B. People's reaction toSandy's post.C. The rising needs for baby dolls.D. HowSandybecame a celebrity.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Good News for Alzheimer's PatientsB. How to Remove Alzheimer's DiseaseC. Baby Dolls Cheer up Alzheimer's PatientsD. Daughter Helps Mother Recover MemoryCUntil quarantine (隔离期) ends, we are left picturing what sport we might do: working out at the gym, playing on a competitive sports team, swimming, biking, or rock climbing. However, we don’t often think of martial arts as possible activities; instead, we rule it out because we think it’s dangerous, uncommon, and even, impossible. Martial arts aren’t considered a sport, right?Well, here’s some good news: you’re wrong! Martial arts aren’t much more common than people think, and you can start learning at any age. Practicing martial arts is a great way to keep in shape, both physically and mentally. They’re much less boring and much lessarduoussport than they’re usually described as in movies, so do not worry that they need a lot of effort.Martial arts generally require you to focus on the position and movement of every one of your legs and arms, sometimes even your breathing too. Think about it: when you leave the gym, your mental state has improved and you are much calmer. This is because you’ve only paid attention to one activity. It is a great way to clear your head. Andpracticing it can help you learn to stay more focused, which is the greatest advantage of martial arts training.Martial arts also improve your coordination (协调性), and greatly improve your posture (姿势). I have personally seen students go from slouching (没精打采) to walking tall with their shoulders back in just a couple of months.There are many styles and countless kinds of martial arts. Whichever one you like better, know that all of them are good choices.8. What can we know about martial arts from the first two paragraphs?A. They often have people hurt.B. They are difficult to practice.C. People have a wrong view on it.D. People practice them more often.9. What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Interesting.B. Difficult.C. Friendly.D. Exciting.10. What is the biggest benefit of practicing martial arts?A. Adjusting the breath.B. Enjoying one’s free time.C. Correcting the movement.D. Keeping one’s attention.11. What does the writer think of martial arts?A. They are notsports.B. They attracted many teenagers.C. They are beneficial and helpful.D. They were invented to protect others.DThe Rise of Voice TechnologyVoice technology has come a long way. Just a few years ago, it would have been unusable. But now, those who follow the technology know that it has got considerably better.Writing with your voice raises several interesting questions. How difficult is it actually? Human speech involves a lot more starting and stopping with errors and the need for repairing broken sentences than you may think. Even gifted speakers make mistakes. To turn the spoken word into reasonable writing requires lots of planning. You’ll need some kinds of notes or other organisers to make it work.Another question turning speech into writing raises is the style. How would writing make the change that people speak their writing rather than type? Chances are that it would come up with many more short sentences and more concrete language, which is good. It would probably also rely on prepared phrases a lot more often, which is not available when you are speaking quickly.To confirm this, a column was not written, but dictated (听写). It was composed from brief notes written down for structure only, and it was edited for length, with all of the original errors kept in. Here were the results. The first was that the literal accuracy was extremely high. There weren’t many cases wherethe software had heard one word incorrectly and written down another. But the other result was that the readability of this column was rather bad. Obviously, the blame is not with the technology at all, which turns out to be rather good. Speaking into writing relies on a better human brain than the one we currently possess. Writing is hard. There’s a reason it can’t be done at the speed of speech, in real time.To clarify the matter, this time paragraph breaks were added after the whole writing. Punctuations (标点) had to be spoken aloud, and after a full stop, the first word in the new sentence was capitalized automatically. Some minor punctuation marks were added to make it clearer. To improve accuracy, people “trained” the software beforehand, reading a prewritten passage aloud. Actually it turns out to be more effective. All of these ensure thesatisfactory completion of turning speech into writing.Language is the most important tool for human interaction, and voice is one beautiful part of language. With the maturity of modern technology, it has given birth to a great change in the human-computer voice interaction.12. According to the passage, which helps to turn speech into writing in terms of style?A. There is careful planning in advance.B. Errors and broken sentences are avoided.C. People type words as fast as they say them.D. The writing contains more prepared phrases.13. To achieve better results, the author mentions some changes for ______.A. processing errors in a column.B. adding minor punctuation marks.C. increasing the number of brief notes.D. integrating short paragraphs in writing.14. The author suggests that ______.A. human brains are responsible for poor dictated writing.B. writing with voice promises to improve the quality of writing.C. writing is an unnatural act that can hardly be learned and improved.D. technology has a long way to go in the human-computer voice interaction.15. What is the passage mainly about?A. Why people fully intend to turn speech into writing.B. What role voice technology plays in improving readability.C. Where the human-computer voice interaction is at an advantage.D. How voice technology enables the change from speech into writing.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学年恩施高级中学高三英语二模试题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AFind Your Chicago Architecture TourChicago is known around the world for its architecture. Whether you tour downtown or a neighborhood, our guides will tell you the stories behind the buildings.Must-see ChicagoMust-see Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute tour to Chicago featuring(以…为特色) some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower and more! Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River.Duration: 1.5 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC membersArchitecture HighlightsDiscover the exciting diversity(多样性) of Chicago architecture, which traces the city’s development from its founding through present day. We cover about 30 miles of Chicago design, passing through the Loop and the Gold Coast, as well as Hyde Park and other areas of the South Side. We’ll see two university campuses and several parks.Duration: 3.5 hoursPrice: $ 55 public, free for CAC membersHistoric Treasures of Chicago’s Golden AgeLearn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street, with views inside beautiful buildings from the 1890s〜1930s. The most memorable parts include the amazing interiors(内部) of the Palmer House Hotel and the Chicago Cultural Center.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC membersElevated Architecture: Downtown “L” TrainExplore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique view of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous “L” system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within theLoop. The city’s first elevated train started making trips in 1892. Now considered one of Chicago’s most wonderful features, the “L” offers impressive views of downtown.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC members1.Which tour can you choose if you want to see Millennium Park?A.Must-see Chicago.B.Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden AgeC.Architecture Highlights.D.Elevated Architecture：Downtown “L” Train.2.When visiting Architecture Highlights, a couple should pay ______.A.$55B.$ 110C.$ 165D.$ 2203.What can you see on the third tour?A.The Chicago River.B.The Gold Coast.C.The elevated trains.D.The Palmer House Hotel.BIt’s easy to do easy things, but they don’t carry the challenges and rewards of doing something difficult. Scott Kelly said he tried to express that view everywhere he went. And he spoke from experience, having spent a career that included the time as a NASA astronaut, US Navy captain, fighter pilot, and engineer.Scott spoke at the University of North Alabama, sharing stories about his experience of spending a year on the International Space Station (ISS). He said the physical pressure of living in weightlessness for a year was hard to describe and that the fluids(积水) in his head sometimes made him feel like he was standing on his head. It also needed some time to recover when he returned home. “My legs were weak and it would be uncomfortable to sit for a while because my body hadn’t had that pressure so long,” Scott said.He discussed life aboard including spending time with Russian astronauts. They came from different cultures. He had managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they lived together, worked together, and had to rely on each other. He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life.Though life there was not easy, Scott never regretted being an astronaut and going to space. He also discussed experiences growing up, admitting that he wasn’t always the greatest student but was able to overcome that through hard work and determination.“Never give up or lower your dreams. If you work for it, all things are possible. There is a zero percent chance ofsucceeding if you don’t even try. And when you succeed after trying hard, you’ll find it really rewarding,” Scott said in the end.4. Scott mentioned his experience in the ISS mainly to show ________.A. he enjoyed making speechesB. he was a responsible astronautC. his life in space was challengingD. the daily life of an astronaut can be boring5. What may benefit Scott most when he lived with Russian astronauts?A. He won some awards through teamwork.B. He found the fun of living in the Space Station.C. He learned to develop close relationships with others.D. He picked up some knowledge of Russian culture.6. Which of the following can best describe Scott?A. Kind and thoughtful.B. Curious and humorous.C. Easygoing and sociable.D. Hardworking and determined.7. What does the author intend to tell us from Scott’s story?A. It’s importantto have a dreamB. Easy things are also worth doingC. A suitable career leads one to success.D. Difficult things are demanding but rewardingCCompared to dogs, cats are often considered to be aloof（冷漠的）with respect to their human owners. It is usual for them to be indifferent（无动于衷的）when humans calltheir names. Are we sure that they don’t understand human voices at all?A recent study published in the journal of Scientific Reports suggests that we’ve been fooled. Japanese scientists found that cats can recognize their names if their owners regularly use them. In the study, scientists recruited 78 domestic cats. They played recordings of voices of their owners saying five words: the first four words were random nouns thatresembledtheir names while the final word was the cat’s name. Then they observed the cats’ responses, if there were any.Most of cats moved their ears or heads when they heard their names, while they made no response to other words. That suggested, “cats were paying attention to you, what you say and what you do,” John Bradshaw, an expert on human-animal interactions（互动）at the University of Bristol, UK, told The Times. “And cats were just as good as dogs at learning,” she added.In the study, when people called their names, cats often associated (联系) the words with rewards, suchas food or play, or with “punishments” such as having a bath or going to the vet . This made cats sensitive (敏感的) to words. After the cats had been called several times, they could respond to the words. But the scientists added that while dogs have evolved（进化）to follow their owners’ orders, cats have not. Although cats appear to be distant, they do have special relationships with their owners.According to study co-author Atsuko Saito, cats have evolved not to show their emotions as a survival method. One example is illness, which they tend to hide because “in the wild, no one can rescue them” and predators (捕食性动物) are more likely to pay attention to them, Saito explained.However, technology may help bridge the communication gap between cats and us. There are now mobile apps available to explain what their meows mean. So, the next time you hear “meow, meow”,your cat may be telling you: “Hi, you haven’t cleaned my litter box recently.”8. What did the recent study find about cats?A. Cats can recognize their names.B. Cats are cleverer than dogs.C. Cats learn more slowly than dogs.D. Cats are willing to follow orders.9. What does the underlined word“resembled”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. were limited toB. were different fromC. were similar toD. were away from10. Why do cats appear distant to their human owners?A. They associate words with punishments.B. They want to protect themselves from harm.C. They are not sensitive to the human voice.D. They don’t pay much attention to their surroundings.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. It is difficult to understand cats’ meows.B. Interaction with your cats is very important.C. Cats do have good relationships with their owners.D. We may know cats better with the help of technology.DThe annual 3-to-4-millimeter rise in sea levels is expected to impact many coastal communities in the coming decades. However, few are as defenceless as the Republic of theMaldives, a collection of more than a thousand picturesque islands in theIndian Ocean. NASA researchers believe that parts of what is “arguably the lowest-lyingcountry in the world” will become uninhabitable by 2050, due to wave-driven flooding and limited freshwater. To fight the unavoidable, the government recently revealed plans for the world's first 'true' floating island city.The aptly-named Maldives Floating City (MFC) is the brainchild of Dutch Docklands, a global leader in floating infrastructure (基建). According to the March 13, 2021, announcement, the new city will be constructed on a 200-hectare lagoon (环礁湖) located just 10 minutes by boat from the Maldivian capital, Male. It will initially consist of a thousand waterfront residences, arranged in a series of honeycomb-like maze rows. The developers plan to add hotels, restaurants, shops, and even a school and a hospital in the near future. The floating structures. will be attached to the surrounding islands, which will form a base and provide protection from high tides.Maldive officials aim to make MFC as self-sufficient as possible. Freshwater storage will provide drinking water for residents, while floating solar blankets and agriculture fields will take care of their energy and food needs.“ThisMaldivesFloatingCitydoes not require any land rehabilitation, therefore has a minimal impact on the coral reefs,” explains Mohamed Nasheed, Speaker of Parliament. “What's more, giant, new reefs will be grown to act as water breakers. In theMaldives,we cannot stop the waves, but we can rise with them.”Construction of the revolutionary city is expected to begin in 2022 and be completed in phases over the next five years. If successful, it will provide a blueprint for other countries facing a similar situation.12. Why doesMaldivesdecide to build MFC?A. It is the lowest-lying country.B. It will be flooded soon.C. It is running out of fresh water.D. It will be unsuitable for living.13. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The prospect of MFC.B. The developers of the plan.C. The location of the residences.D. The barriers to the construction.14. What can we infer from the underlined words?A. MFC will keep waves away.B. MFC will make use of waves.C. MFC will adjust to the waves.D. MFC will work as water breakers.15. What's the writing purpose of this passage?A. To introduce a construction program.B. To appeal to people to protect nature.C. To seek international help forMaldives.D. To report the achievement of a city plan,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学年湖北省恩施市市高级中学高二英语模拟试卷含解析一、选择题1. I have never dreamed of _______ such a good hotel in this town.A. there wasB. there isC. there beingD. there have参考答案：C略2. We shouldn’t take ______for granted that we still have a lot of time before the Entrance Examination.A．this B．that C．it D．such参考答案：C3. If you are ______ about Brazil, you may read this book.A. curiousB. upsetC. strangeD. interested参考答案：A14. Do come here tomorrow, we will enjoy the live performance by the “Heart-to-Heart” Art Troupe.A. orB. whileC. andD. however参考答案：C略5. The driver of the truck did not know that he was parked _______ of the trolleybus.A. on the wayB. in the wayC. by the wayD. at the way参考答案：B6. —What’s the matter with Della?—Well, her parents wouldn’t allow her to go to the party, but she still_______.A．hopes to B．hopes so C．hopes not D．hopes for参考答案：A略7. I can hardly imagine Peter _______ across the Atlantic Ocean in five days.A. sailB. to sailC. sailingD. to have sailed参考答案：C8. _______I want to know is I can master English in the shortest time.A.What; howB.How; whatC.Which; whatD.What; what参考答案：A考查名词性从句。

2019-2020学年恩施高级中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题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AWhat to See InHarbinParks inHarbin: Snow Sculpture Expo on theSunIslandPark: massive and beautifully carved sculptures of snow. Ice Lantern Festival: where large ice buildings and statues constructed with lights inside that make them glow.SiberianTigerPark: The park has several large caged areas where the tigers roam freely and live as they-would in their natural environment. We enter these caged areas in a specially designed van with large windows to get a look at these beautiful beasts. Live pheasants (雉) are let loose (if you pay) in order to show you the tigers' natural hunting skills.Russian Architecture: Blessed with grace and character, the city is famous for its unique, Russian-influenced architecture. Remnants (残存) from the days when Harbin wasan important stop on the Russian Manchurian Railroad, the dome-shaped structures remind people of pre-revolutionary Russia. The strong Russian flavor continues to impact the city today due to new trade and tourism betweenHarbinandRussia.TheCentral Avenue: Passers-by only street, a perfect remaining part of the busy international business activities at the turn of the 20th century. The 1.4-km long street is a worthy museum of European architectural styles, including Baroque and Byzantine facades, Jewish architectural wonders, little Russian bakeries, French fashion houses, American snack food outlets, and Japanese restaurants.Guogeli Avenue:Harbin's second biggest shopping district dotted with Russian buildings. A tram track is still preserved in the centre of the road. The street is named after Nikolay (Vasilyevich) Gogol (1809-1852); great Russian novelist, dramatist, satirist, founder of the so-called critical realism in Russian literature, best-known for his novel MERTVYE DUSHI I-II (1842, Dead Souls).Saint Sophia Church (built in 1903): The Orthodox church is a wonderful example of Russian Architecture. We only tour the outside of the church. The inside has been turned into some painters' market and is a big disappointment to all who visit it. You are welcome to venture into the church. Entrance fees are RMB20 per person.1. From where does the author look at the tigers?A. Through the windows of his house.B. In the closed areas of tigers.C. In the areas for walking.D. In their natural environment.2. Where can visitors see the most diverse styles of architecture?A. At Ice Lantern Festival.B. On the Russian Manchurian Railroad.C. On TheCentral Avenue.D. OnGuogeli Avenue.3. When walking in the city ofHarbin, what can visitors still strongly feel?A. The Russian flavor.B. The influence of Guogeli's realism.C. The damage to Saint Sophia Church.D. The mixture of American and Japanese cultures.BScott and Daniel Harry are enjoying everyday tasks like shopping and washing for the first time following their move to an accommodation (住宿) support house in Kurwongbah, north of Brisbane last year.Disability Services Queensland’s Strengthening Non-Government Organisations project provided an accommodation support model that would enable residents (居住者) like Daniel and Scott to live more independently.The house is just one of many accommodation support services funded (资助)through the project. The five-bedroom house provides 24-hour care for up to four individuals with complex needs, including medical support. Care and staffing levels are varied and flexible, depending on each resident’s requirements.Scott and Daniel, who have a severe form of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, require 24-hour support in all activities of daily living. Before they moved to the house, they lived with their family. Scott says living at home was difficult as it placed a physical and emotional strain(负担) on their parents who had to wake them several times each night to reposition them or place them on breathing machines.“We were heavyhearted,” says Scott, who is planning to write a book about his life experiences. “But our parents now have a lot moretime for themselves. We now manage ourselves on a day-to-day basis.”Daniel is an enthusiastic gardener, taking care of his own vegetable garden. The men share the house with one other young man, and they go to rugby league games, meeting up with friends.Leeding Care Australia provides the care service at Kurwongbah. Manager Lee Garniss says setting up the facilities (设施) has not been without its challenges.“It is an unconventional model of care,” Lee says. “The home is Scott and Daniel’s home, however it is also a workplace for their support staff. Balancing these two requirements has been a challenge for all.”“We have experienced a bit of a learning phase over the last twelve months. However, by working as a teamwe try our best to meet the needs of both residents and staff and I think we have achieved the right balance.”4. What do we know about the house Scott and Daniel live in now?A. It was built by their parents.B. It can accommodate four residents.C. It belongs to a governmental project.D. It’s located in the center of Brisbane.5. Why did Scott and Daniel’s parents wake up frequently at night?A. To help them do exercise.B. They were making a lot of noise.C. To check on their breathing.D. They were under emotional pressure.6. How did Scott feel while living with his parents?A. A bit guilty.B. Quite happy.C. Very proud.D. Slightly angry.7. What was a challenge while setting up the facilities?A. Lack of fund.B. No workplace.C. Inexperienced staff members.D. Satisfying both staff and residents’ needs.CJapan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in order to control rising infections (传染病), just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics. The government said the state of emergency — set to last for about two weeks— would be “short and powerful”. Under the measures, bars will be required to close and big sporting events will be held without audience. The government has insisted that the Olympics will go ahead in July.Prime minister Yoshihide Suga announced the measures on Friday, saying they would begin on Sunday and remain in place until 11 May. In addition to to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo will be affected. It has marked the third state of emergency in japan since the pandemic began. “I sincerely apologize for causing trouble for many people again,” he said. “It is feared that infection in major cities will spread across the whole country if we take no measures.”Under the rules, major facilities like department stores will close, as well as restaurants, bars, and KTV rooms serving alcohol. Restaurants that do not serve alcohol are being told to close early, and companies are being asked to make arrangements for people to work remotely. Schools will remain open. Besides, the emergency measurescoincide withthe country’s “Golden Week” holiday, which runs from late April to the first week of Mayand is the busiest travel period of the year. Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike urged residents to start taking precautions immediately. In an effort to discourage people from going out at night. She said neon signs (霓虹灯) would be turned off.The coronavirus toll in Japan has been much lower than that in many other countries, with about 558,000 cases and fewer than 10,000 deaths, according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University. But there are concerns over the latest rise in infections, with reports of hospital bed shortages in some areas.Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto said at a news conference on Friday that organizers were not considering canceling the event. “I hope the coronavirus situation improves with the prevention measures the government, Tokyo, and other regional governments have put into place,” she said. “We, as Tokyo 2020, continue to wish for the swift return to normal and will continue to work closely to make sure a safe and secure Olympics can happen.”8. According to the passage, what does Japanese government advise people to do?A. To watch a live game.B. To work at home.C. To hang out in the evening.D. To study at home.9. What is the aim of bringing in emergency Covid measures?A. To relieve people's fear of the the pandemic.B. To settle the problem of hospital bed shortages.C. To test government’s management of emergency.D. To ensure the smooth running of the upcoming Olympics.10. Which words can best describe the government’s action?A. generous and brilliant.B. costly but useless.C. positive and considerate.D. accidental but efficient.11. What does the underlined phrase “coincide with” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. meet withB. deal withC. make upD. set upDFew people are aware that Waterloo Bridge, crossed by thousands of daily commuters (每天长途上下班的人) and celebrated as a London landmark, was mainly built by a female workforce.There are no written or photographic records ofthe women who built the bridge since the construction company that built it closed in the 1980s and with it went all the records. What’s left is anecdotal evidence, kept alive by the tourist boat skippers who have called it theLadiesBridge.During the Second World War, with the majority of the active male labor-force away at the front, women increasingly took on traditionally male roles. By 1944, 25,000 women were working in the construction industry, carrying out back-breaking tasks. These women were permitted to carry out this exhausting and dangerous work on the basis that it would only be temporary and that their pay would be lower than that of men. So the surge (激增) in women working in construction and engineering did not continue after the war.September sees a series of events celebrating the unknown work of the large female workforce. Musician Claudia Molitor has created a 45-minute musical entitled “theSingingBridge”, which runs at Somerset House from Sept9th. to Sept25th. In late September, the “Light up the Ladies Bridge” event saw the National Theatre’s fly tower lit up by large scale photographic projections (投影片) of female construction workers working in construction during World War II.Let’s all celebrate the women who have helped to build the cities in which we live.12. Why do few people know about the builders ofWaterlooBridge?A. The records of their work have been lost.B. Female workers received little attention.C. The construction took place long ago.D. Few people know about the bridge.13. What can we learn from the fourth paragraph?A. There are less female workers inLondon.B.WaterlooBridgeis popular among artists.C. The story ofWaterlooBridgeis better known.D. Many works of art were created during World War II.14. Why didLondonwomen do the construction work?A. It was a tradition inLondon.B. They wanted to get a steady job.C. Mostmen had gone to the battlefield.D. The company offered them better pay.15. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Female Workers on the RiseB. A Hidden Treasure inLondonC. ANew LondonLandmarkD. The Story behind theLadiesBridge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学年恩施高级中学高三英语期末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ASome colleges have started offering their own gap year programs to support students who want to take a year off in a meaningful way. Below, we’ll look at four of these programs.American University Gap ProgramWhen to apply: By July 15 or November 15Is there funding available? No.In American University Gap Program, students spend three days per week with a government or business organization in the city. Students go on field trips, listen to guest speakers, take part in hands-on lessons and work on service projects as a group. Students who complete the program can earn seven credits.Duke University Gap Year ProgramWhen to apply: By early May of each yearIs there funding available? Yes, $5,000 to $15,000.Though Duke University has no course of study or experience for its gap year program, it encourages students to have an independent plan for their year off, particularly one that promotes personal growth. Independent experiences may include community service, personalized experiential learning opportunities and others.Florida State University Gap YearWhen to apply: By February 24Is there funding available? Yes, up to $5,000.Florida State University offers gap year funding to students wishing to work or volunteer before starting college. In order to get the momey, students must explain their plans for their gap year. The experience must last over one year.St Norbert College Bridge Year ExperienceWhen to apply: not specifiedIs there funding available? Not specified.Students taking part in the Bridge Year Experience can travel to locations such as New Mexico, Wisconsin and Guatemala during the fall term, where they learn about the local cultures, take courses and get serviceopportunities.1.What does Duke University advise students to do during their gap year?A.Focus on their personal growth.B.Be independent of their parents.C.Apply before the end of November.D.Contact some off-campus organization.2.How can students get gap year funding from Florida State University?A.By having extra credits.B.By organizing several projects.C.By showing their gap plans.D.By doing volunteer work.3.If you are interested in travelling, you can choose ________.A.Florida State University Gap YearB.American University Gap ProgramC.Duke University Gap Year ProgramD.St. Norbert College Bridge Year ExperienceBRecently, I read about a promotion from a home builder in San Diego where consumers (消费者) could buy a 4,000 square foot house for $1.6 million and get a smaller home bythe developer valued at $400 thousand for free. This sounds like a fantastic deal, but I am alwayswary ofany promotion labeled (给……加标签) with“buy one get one free”, and here is why.Oftentimes, “buy one get one free” ends up being “buy two at the regularprice”. For example, I often see “buy one get one free” ads for orange juice at the supermarket, but the first box always costs over $5.00. At the same time, the juices not in the promotion are selling for $2.50 to $2.99 a box.Another problem with “buy one get one free” is that oftentimes you do not need the second item. I only consume one gallon of milk every two weeks. If I were talked into buying a second gallon in a “buy one get one free” promotion, then the second gallon would go bad before I have time to consume it. That creates waste instead of savings.In the case of theSan Diegodeveloper, so far they have received one offer on their expensive houses, but the buyer does not want the cheaper house for free. Instead, he wants the value of the smaller home taken away from his purchase price. I think this guy is quite wise because he saw right through the marketing of “buy one get one free”.Finally, it is up to you to see how much you need and how much you are willing to spend. Knowing the regular price of things also helps you in deciding whether a “buy one get one free” promotion is truly a great deal.4. What does the underlined part “wary of” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. annoyed atB. careful aboutC. familiar withD. puzzled about5. Why does the author mention milk in Paragraph 3?A. To show that there are many promotions of food.B.To suggest that people think twice before they shop.C. To prove that the second item isn’t always as good as the first one.D. To show that people often buy more than they need in the promotion.6. What does the house buyer want to do?A. Buy the smaller house only.B. Get the smaller house for free.C. Buy the larger house for $1.2 million.D. Buy both the larger and smaller houses for $2 million.7. How does the author organize the text?(P: Paragraph)A. B. C. D.CKenyan mother Beth Mwende heard her sleeping child cry out, but did not worry after the three-year-old quickly quietened down. The next morning, however, she found her daughter, Mercy, nearly unconscious with two bite marks in the neck. “I didn’t know that it was a snake,” Mwende said.Although snakebites are common in her hometown, antivenom medication is difficult to get. Mwende lives about 160 kilometers east of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. So she took her daughter to a traditional healer. He placed stones over the bites. Mercy died within hours. She was one of about 700 Kenyans killed by snakebites each year, notes a report in the scientific publicationToxicon.The Kenya Snakebite Research and Intervention Center (KSRIC) is working to change that. The KSRIC hopes to have East Africa’s first antivenom medication on the market within five years. It estimates the cost will be about 30percent of an imported product, which often sells for about US $ 30.More than 70, 000 people are bitten in East Africa each year. Climate change and deforestation are worsening the problem as snakes get pushed out of natural surroundings into populated areas.Nearly 100 snakes live at the research center in a forest near Nairobi. Researchers take venom from snakes and study it before injecting small amounts into other animals, such as sheep. The animals then create antibodies that can be made into antivenom.“Up to now, no one has made any kind of antivenom in Kenya,’’ said Geoffrey Maranga Kepha, a senior snake handler.Two effective antivenoms are available in Kenya, from India and Mexico, the center says.The center is teaching communities that using antivenom immediately after receiving a snakebite can save lives, said head researcher George Adinoh.“After seeing how people died in Kenya from snakebites I decided to devote my life to coming up with a rescue measure that will help or prevent people from dying from snakebites,” snake handler Kepha added.8. How does the author introduce the topic of the text?A. By telling a story.B. By listing figures.C. By referririg to documents.D. By making a comparison.9. Why did Mwende take her daughter to a traditional healer?A. She couldn’t afford any modern treatment.B. She lived where antivenom medication is not available.C. The traditional way is very effective to treat snakebites.D. She believed a traditional healer could cure her daughter.10. What is causing more snakebites to happen in East Africa?A. Lack of antivenom medication.B. Environmental damage and climate change.C. People’s low awareness of the danger of snakes.D. People’s pursuit of traditional cures for snakebites.11. What do we know about antivenom in Kenya from the text?A. Itis taken from antibodies of sheep.B. There is only one effective antivenom available.C. KSRIC is trying to develop a local antivenom now.D. People refuse to use antivenom after being bitten by snakes.DBefore moving to Stokholm, I did my research on Sweden and was confident about my move. However, I quickly realized on my first day that so much of what I learnedwas so very wrong. There are many things that a Google search cannot show about Sweden.The first is fika. A fika is taking a break from whatever you are doing to enjoy a coffee with friends. Swedes value community highly so it makes sense that they would like to set aside time each day to reconnect with others. Fika is a great time to meet new people as well as catch up with friends.I grew up in the American South where everyone is very friendly. I found that little things like not being asked my life story at the coffee shop by the waiter upset me. However, Swedish people are not rude. Instead, they practice being logom, which means “just enough”.The winters can be very dark and cold, so the Swedish people do not take any sunny day for granted. Since the weather has been fine, I have found myself walking a lot around Stockholm. Often it is easiest to get from place to place by walking, which allows you to see so much of the city and enjoy the fresh air. Though it has been very tiring to get used to, it also has made me feel better about all of the kardemummabullar that I have been eating!I think it is important for students who want to study abroad to know that it is hard to move to countries no matter how “similar” you may think they may be. You have to jump in with both feet and be patient with yourself as well as others. As long as you keep an open mind and are willing to learn, you will have a great experience.12. What do we know about fika?A. It is a waste of time.B. It is a way to balance life and work.C. It is all about drinking coffee.D. It is a Swedish social tradition.13. What does the author think of Swedish people?A. They are friendly.B. They seem a bit cold.C. They appear really rude.D. They are interested in other's life.14. Why does the author like walking?A. It is fun and not very tiring.B. It is good exercise on cold days.C It allows her to enjoy sunny days. D. It gives her the chance to eat the local food.15. What's the author's advice for students going abroad?A. Be confident.B. Be careful.C. Be open- minded.D. Be hard- working.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学年湖北省某校高二（下）期末英语试卷第二部分阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 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．1. Known for its complicated, seemingly wavelike sandstone walls and the rays of sunlight that shine into them, Arizona's Antelope Canyon（羚羊峡谷）is an everlasting attraction for tourists． It's a slot canyon, meaning it formed from water carving it out over millions of years． It sits about 3, 700 feet above sea level and takes its name from the antelope that once lived in it．The canyon forms part of Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park in the Navajo Nation． The Navajo Nation limits visits to either the Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon to two hours and requires all visitors to be led by authorized guides． If you're planning a trip and need help deciding which area to visit, keep these recommendations in mind．• When: Tours are available twice a day during the week year﹣round, though exact times vary by season; tours are not available on weekends or major holidays．• Cost: Tour companies' fees vary, but tickets, including entrance to the park, generally start at around ﹩60 for 90﹣minute tours of Upper Antelope Canyon． Tours of Lower Antelope Canyon tend to be around an hour and generally cost around ﹩40 per adult and ﹩20 for children．• Must﹣know tip: Most of Arizona does not follow daylight saving time, though the Navajo Nation, where Antelope Canyon is located, does． Check with your tour operator to confirm the precise time of your tour．Antelope Canyon hosts tons of visitors and, in order to protect the canyon walls from damage, no bags of any kind are permitted in either the Upper or Lower section． Also keep in mind that while most tour companies welcome small children, not all of them will．（1）What makes Antelope Canyon attractive？________A Its remarkable height．B The origin of its name．C The process of its formation．D Its unique natural feature．．（2）How much may a couple with a 12﹣year﹣old boy pay for a one﹣hour tour in Lower Antelope Canyon？________A ﹩60．B ﹩80．C ﹩100．D ﹩120．．（3）What must be kept in mind about the Antelope Canyon tour？________A The age limit for kids．B The definite tour time．C Carrying a small backpack．D Booking tickets in tour agencies．2. Though leaders from the International Olympic Committee （IOC） have announced a first﹣of﹣its﹣kind postponement of the Tokyo Summer Olympics because of the coronavirus epidemic, people all over the world are still concerned about its preparations． Officials from the Tokyo Olympic Committee say they are sparing no effort and announce the Tokyo Summer Olympics in 2021 is going green． The 5, 000 medals Japan has made are more special than most．One novel focus of the Tokyo Olympics is to be "sustainable"﹣to avoid using too manynatural resources, so that the games are easy on the environment． As part of this goal, the organizers decided to make all of the Olympic medals out of metal recycled from old electronics．Almost all electronics are made with small amounts of "precious metals", like gold and silver． But collecting enough of these metals to make 5, 000 medals was a huge challenge． That's because the amount of metal in each device is tiny． It would take about 20, 000 cell phones to get just 1 kilogram of gold．Beginning in April 2017, the organizers placed collection boxes around the country, and asked people to turn in their old electronic devices． Soon people began to respond to the initiative（倡导）, turning in smart phones, digital cameras, handheld games, and laptops． At first, collection went slowly, but soon more and more areas began to take part． By the end, 1, 621 local governments had helped out with the collection process．Then came the job of breaking those devices down into smaller pieces． After being taken apart and sorted, the small electronics were smelted （熔炼） to get all the gold, silver, and bronze elements． This is a ________ job, which calls for careful attention and good skill． It's also dangerous, because some of the metals and other things aren't safe for people to touch or breathe．By the end of March, 2019, the organizers had hit their targets of getting enough metal for the medals． They had collected around 32 kilograms of gold, 4, 100 kilograms of silver and 2, 200 kilograms of bronze． And now all the 5, 000 medals are available for the would﹣be winners．（1）What can we know about the Tokyo Olympics medals？________A They are hugely valuable．B They are of high quality．C They are made from e ﹣waste．D They are designed uniquely．．（2）What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us？________A The difficulty of making the medals．B The initiative to recycle used smart phones．C The classification of the collected devices．D The process of collecting old electronics．．（3）The underlined word "tricky" in Paragraph 5 means "________"．A creativeB demandingC well﹣paidD time﹣consuming．（4）What's the purpose of Tokyo's way of making the medals？________A To advocate sustainable use of resources．B To promote the spirit of Olympic Games．C To introduce a new technique to make medals．D To call people's attention to environmental damage．3. Most of us struggle through the time it takes to get a cup of coffee to our lips once our alarms go off． Luckily, this coffee﹣brewing alarm clock could make those few struggling minutes practically disappear．An alarm clock that brews a fresh pot of coffee as soon as you wake up actually exists, and you can buy it right now． Thanks to the Barisieur, your morning time will never be the same．Here's how ________ works: Before you go to bed, fill the glass container with water and pour ground coffee into the filter （过滤器）．Not a black coffee drinker? Not to worry﹣special drawers keep your cream cold and store your sugar, too．Then, just set your alarm and go to sleep． This machine will take care of the rest．A few minutes before your alarm goes off next morning, the Barisieur will begin to brew your coffee． And voila! A hot cup of coffee is waiting for you when your alarm rings and you open your eyes． You won't even have to leave your bed．London designer Joshua Renouf designed this invention himself, raising over ﹩500, 000 through donations on IndieGoGo． Coffee lovers should act fast and put in a pre﹣order on the website now, paying just ﹩300. 0therwise, you have to wait until it hits stores and pay ﹩420．Owning one of these clocks will be totally worth it． Nothing says "seize the day" quite like waking up to a pot of freshly brewed coffee, after all． Also, the machine isn't limited to making coffee only in the morning． You can go out and return home with a hot cup of coffee waiting for you．（1）Why does the author mention the struggle？________A To show making coffee is challenging．B To show coffee can make us feel better．C To show it is difficult to get up early in the morning．D To show the coffee﹣brewing alarm clock is great．．（2）What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refer to？________A A hot cup of coffee．B The morning time．C The Barisieur．D The glass container．．（3）What's the benefit of pre﹣ordering the clock on the website now？________A You can get one at a great discount．B You can get donations from its designer．C You can get one much earlier．D You may have a chance to meet Joshua Renouf．．（4）What is the author's purpose in writing the text？________A To advertise a new product in a store．B To recommend a special kind of alarm clock．C To tell us how to make coffee easily．D To compare traditional alarm clocks and new ones．4. The study findings about a new blood test have been published this morning in the Journal of the American Medical Association （JAMA Cardiology）． The study was conducted smoothly and effectively based on their working together with the Canterbury District Health Board （CDHB）, New Zealand, and the Christchurch Heart Institute, which is run by the university of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand．Co﹣lead author, Associate Professor John Pickering of the University ofOtago, says, "When a patient comes to an emergency department（ED） with symptoms that suggest a potential heart attack, present laboratory blood﹣testing procedures can take 1﹣2 hours to discover the risk level, but with this new test we can get a result in just fifteenminutes, from the bedside, or 'point﹣of﹣care', freeing up ED and health care staff． The patient can then either be cleared to leave, or quickly progressed to specialist care． The result proves to be true after later observation and other tests．"Senior author, and Director of Emergency Medicine Research, Dr Martin Than of the CDHB says present point﹣of﹣care tests can lack the precision of this new method that is centered around a measurement of cardiac troponin（肌钙蛋白） in the blood．"Our results have extremely exciting potential for not only EDs, but also remote health care providers ﹣such as those in the countryside． Given the great effect heart disease and other related conditions have on not only New Zealand society but also the international community, we have something that could benefit tens of millions of patients globally, " Dr Than says．The analysis of this observational study, conducted from 2016 to 2017 at Christchurch Hospital's emergency department, included about 350 patients with symptoms of a heart attack．"So far our testing has shown that close to fifty percent of patients could have the heart attack safely and precisely excluded（排除…的可能性） soon after arrival at the ED． Wider study is required to be in progress and some other study concerned across ten District Health Boards in New Zealand is planned for next year, " Dr Than says．（1）How did the researchers get the findings？________A By doing effective teamwork．B By observing patients with heartdisease． C By applying the EDs' advanced technology． D By receiving support from other specialists．．（2）Which of the following can best describe the new blood test？________A Convenient and cheap．B Quick and reliable．C Convenient but expensive．D Quick but risky．．（3）What problem does the present point﹣of﹣care method face？________A It spends too much to get medical training．B It doesn't have its own health care staff．C It can't check patients' blood accurately．D It needs money to buy medical equipment．．（4）What does Dr Than mean about the new test in the last paragraph？________A It is being used globally．B It can cure heart disease．C It'll make progress next year．D It needs further research．第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 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．5. As is known， exercise helps to keep us in good health． Doctors at the American Heart Association suggest getting at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week． Many people have an exercise routine．（1）_______． So， getting those 150 minutes is easier． But what about those times when you are sick？ If you do not feel well，should you keep following your exercise routine？ Will physical activity help you to feelbetter more quickly or will it delay the healing process？Health experts answer these and other questions on the Mayo Clinic website． Mild to moderate physical activity is usually OK if you have a common cold． According to the experts， it is usually fine to exercise if your symptoms are all "above the neck"．（2）_______．In fact， exercise may make you feel better by "opening your blocked nose"． This may temporarily reduce congestion and help you to breathe more easily．（3）_______ ，though． So be on guard for symptoms such as chest congestion， extreme cough or pain in the stomach． Besides， there are other symptoms that can tell you to avoid exercise． They include：a higher than normal body temperature， a sense of feeling extremely tired， also known as fatigue， and widespread muscle pain．（4）_______．Finally， experts suggest learning to listen to your body． If you feel really bad， take a break and let your body rest． If you don't feel too bad， these experts both suggest cutting back on the intensity（强度） of your exercise routine．（5）_______． Experts all indicate that a few days off from exercise when you are sick shouldn't affect your performance． You can return to your usual intensity when you feel better．A． These signs may include a runny nose， nasal congestion（鼻塞）， sneezing or a minor sore throatB． Experts especially point that if you feel tightness in the chest， it is not advisable towork outC． They exercise for a few minutes every day or every other dayD． Exercising will result in more severe illnessE． For example， if you usually run， take a quick walk insteadF． Experts suggest taking a break from exercising if signs of your illness appear "below the neck"G． Exercising regularly keeps us feeling exhausted第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．6. Luther Younger is a 99﹣year﹣old loving husband． His wife was diagnosed with cancer nine years ago, and doctors （1）_______ she'd have just five years to live．（2）_______, the couple have remained strong．Over the last nine years, Luther takes a six﹣mile（3）_______ every day to visit his wife in the hospital． He always stays by her side, encouraging her, showering her with（4）_______ and their daily kiss． Luther could get a ride or even take the bus, but he （5）_______ towalk the whole journey to help clear his mind and to （6）_______ everything about his wife． Passersby often recognize Luther and stop to offer him a ride, but he （7）_______their kindness． His daily walk is （8）_______ of how much he loves his wife．Luther's daughter hoped he could （9）_______ accept rides, especially on extremely hot and snowy days, but Luther （10）_______ walking himself so she just lets him have it his way．（11）_______ walking six﹣miles each day in the heat and snow would be too much, when you've walked through（12）_______ with someone, what's another six miles? Luther isalways （13）_______ to leave his love before returning home every day, but he knows that each tomorrow, （14）_______ the weather, he will be on his way again． He can't bear to live a single day without （15）_______ his wife． "She made a man out of me． She made me more than I ever could have been, I love my wife．" Luther Younger said．（1）A reportedB imaginedC advisedD thought（2）A ThereforeB HoweverC InsteadD Besides（3）A driveB walkC rideD flight（4）A affectionB trustC reliefD sympathy（5）A agreesB hesitatesC prefersD fails（6）A discoverB suspectC ignoreD recall（7）A dislikesB declinesC correctsD considers（8）A proofB motivationC trialD origin（9）A actuallyB graduallyC occasionallyD finally（10）A insists onB turns toC sets aboutD takes up（11）A WhileB IfC BecauseD Until（12）A marriageB lifeC growthD adulthood（13）A gratefulB guiltyC sadD eager（14）A thanks toB rather thanC apart fromD regardless of（15）A supportingB mentioningC seeingD calling第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式．7. According to Xinhua News Agency， the Palace Museum and Huawei signed a strategic cooperation agreement on March 15． The two sides will set an example （1）________ 5G application．The Palace Museum received more than 17 million visitors in 2018，（2）________ （make）it the most visited museum in the world． In the past 20 years， an office information network covering the whole museum（3）________ （build） gradually． The museum has developed an App that provides an in﹣depth（4）________（explain） of cultural relic information and cultural services． Also， the museum has research on the application of VR， AR， AI and other（5）________（technique） in museums．（6）________ signing of the agreement marks a new chapter in the strategic cooperation between the Palace Museum and Huawei Technologies Co． So， Huawei will make efforts （7）________ （accelerate） the intelligent construction of the Palace Museum．"The 600﹣year﹣old Palace Museum has never been so close to science and technology，" Shan Jixiang， director of the Palace Museum， said （8）________（proud）．Shan shared many ideas about the 5G Palace Museum． With the help of advanced technology，（9）________ is expected that in the future， audiences around the world will be able to experience and visit the Palace Museum， whether it is a field trip or a virtual tour． Also， the use of AI technology provides a（10）________ （broad） platform and stronger knowledge support for cultural relics among young people．第四部分写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节应用文8. 假如你是李华，你的留学生朋友 Tony 对戏剧很感兴趣，请你用电子邮件告知他本周末你们学校戏剧社将举办戏剧 Pygmalion 的排练活动并邀请他参加，内容包括：1．排练地点和时间；2．具体的活动内容．注意：1．词数 80 左右；开头已给出，不计入总数．2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．可能用到的词汇：戏剧 drama排练 rehearsalDear Tony，How's it going？﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣Yours，Li Hua第二节短文续写（满分 25 分）9. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文．续写的词数应为150 左右．Mike licked the last of the mint chocolate chip ice cream． It was almost time to leave． He jumped into the car with his parents and headed off to the Olympic﹣sized pool for the big swim meet．When his race came up， Mike was confident． He was strong and swift． Mike climbed out the pool， smiling． He had just won first place， making him the fastest boy in his age group． "Congratulations， son，" his father said． His mom gave him a hug， even though he was soaking wet．A week later， it was time for another swim meet． Like before， Mike decided to enjoy his favorite ice cream flavor． Mike remembered that the last time he had won a race， he also ate mint chocolate chip ice cream first． Maybe he'd win again．He took first place again in his race． Mike was feeling pretty good． As it turned out， Mike decided to have mint chocolate chip ice cream before every one of the next few swim meets． He began to think of it as his lucky charm． After several mouths of placing in the top positions of every race he swam， Mike was feeling unbeatable． And he wouldn't admit it， but all that ice cream was adding a few pounds to his athletic swimmer's build．It didn't take long after that for Mike to start coming in second place﹣and then third﹣and then last place in his races． The lucky mint chocolate chip ice cream had lost its magic．On the day of his next swim meet， his mother sat down at the table with him． "Mike， we all love ice cream， but it's not healthy for your body to eat so much of it． Maybe it's time to quit the sweet treats for a while， especially before you go swimming．"Mike unwillingly agreed． He went to the swim meet， and didn't perform well． His father offered to go running with him a few days a week to help him feel better and strengthen his muscles． The extra weight soon disappeared， and Mike found himself breathing easier at swim practices．Paragraph 1：It was the last meet of the season， and Mike wasn't sure what to expect．﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣Paragraph 2：Finally came the end of the race．﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣2019-2020学年湖北省某校高二（下）期末英语试卷答案1. DCB2. CDBA3. DCAB4. ABCD5. C,A,F,B,E6. DBBACDBACAABCDC7. to / for,making,has been built,explanation,techniques,The,to accelerate,proudly,it,broader8. Dear Tony，How's it going？ Hearing that you have a great interest in drama， I am overjoyed to inform you that our school' s drama club will organize a rehearsal activity of Pygmalion and I'm writing this e﹣mail to invite you to come．【高分句型一】（写信目的）The activity is scheduled to be held in the school auditorium at 7 o'clock on Saturday evening．【高分句型二】（排练地点和时间） We will invite a famous drama actress to give us a speech about how to perform Pygmalion vividly． After that， she will give us demonstrations and perform several parts of it for us and then we will perform the drama under the instruction of her．（具体的活动内容）I hope you will be present on time．（希望）Yours，Li Hua9. It was the last meet of the season， and Mike was not sure what to expect． He'd been training hard with his dad， and staying away from the rich desserts he enjoyed so much．【高分句型一】 He felt healthy again， but he didn't know if he still had any speed in the pool． As he jumped into the water， he kicked his legs and stretched his arms as far as he could． He made the turn at the end of the lane perfectly， and was feeling strong． Whenever he came up for a breath， he could see he was gaining on the boy ahead of him in the next lane．【高分句型二】 Feeling determined to pass him， Mike found thepower in his muscles to push ahead， and as his hand touched the edge of the pool．（Mike 努力锻炼，拼尽全力参加比赛）Finally came the end of the race． Mike had won his race and he had beaten his own best time． The audience and his teammates cheered loudly， and his parents came over to hug him． "Hey， champ， let's go and get some of your favorite ice cream to celebrate!" said his father． "Thanks， Dad， but I'll pass on the ice cream； it's not such a lucky charm after all!" （父母为Mike自豪，要为他买冰淇淋，他拒绝了）。

2019-2020年高二英语答案附听力录音全文听力理解：（满分30分，每小题1.5分）1-5 BACCB 6-10 CBACA 11-15 BCCBA 16-20 BABAC阅读理解：（满分40分，每小题2分）21-24 ACBD 25-28 BADC 29-32 CCBA 33-35 BAC36-40 GBEAD完形填空：（满分30分，每小题1.5分）41-45 ABCDB 46-50 CDACD 51-55 ADBCB 56-60 ACDAB语法填空：（满分15分，每小题1.5分）61. and 62. be done 63. surprising 64. that 65. in66. suddenly 67. faster 68. to run 69. breath 70. is短文改错：（满分10分，每小题1分）greatto第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）One Possible Version:Dear Jack,I am terribly sorry to tell you that I am unable to go skating with you on this Saturday morning. I was told that my grandparents will pay a visit to us that morning and have a big family party. I do hope the change will not bring you any trouble.I am wondering if you could make it on Sunday morning. We can start out early so that we 'll have enough time to practise the skills and enjoy the view in the park. If it's convenient for you, let's meet at 8:00 at the NO. 6 bus stop. If not, please let me know what time suits you best. I should be free any time after school next week.Yours,Li Hua听力原文Text 1W: Are you ready for the job interview?M: Yes, I’m ready, but I have butterflies in my stomach.W: Take it easy. You can make it.Text 2W: I booked a room through the Internet. Can I check in now?M: Sorry, but we’ve no room left.W: Why? I have the reservation message from your hotel.M: Sorry, since you didn’t pay in advance, we have the right to cancel it if you didn’t e on time.Text 3W: I heard the announcement say that our boarding gate is No. 64.M: Yes, our flight is taking off. Take your luggage and follow me, girl.Text 4W: When will you start your field trip to Iceland?M: Next week. Our final examination is on this Friday, and my ticket is for the next day.Text 5W: The circus and the stadium, where to go?M: What on earth are you speaking?W: An animal show and a live concert, which should I choose for the weekend?M: You can go to the concert, and I will acpany little Peter.Text 6M: Hi, Lucy! Where are you heading?W: Sam! Your teammates are looking for you everywhere.M: Ahha, I’ve been writing a paper in the sch ool library all morning.W: Well, I see, but do you remember the basketball match between our school and Lincoln High School this afternoon?M: Oh, I forgot. I thought it is tomorrow afternoon.W: Thank God! I spotted you. Mr. Dickson and all the boys are waiting for you in the gym. M: Mr. Dickson must be angry about me and there’s no doubt that he will ask me to have extra training after the game again.W: You bet!Text 7M: How did you get to the party yesterday?W: By bike. I hired one.M: It’s a pop ular way to do short-length transport by hiring a bike these days.W: Yes, it’s clean and convenient.M: And since you are so anxious about losing weight, it really kills two birds with one stone. W: Yes, but it also brings some problems.M: I hear that some people lock the bikes under their house to be able to use it at any time. W: Yes, but that’s not the big part of the problems. Huge numbers of rental bikes need too many parking places, and some broken ones are even left to block the roads.M: So every coin has two sides.Text 8W: What do you think of the movie showing a future full of robots last night?M: Well, that future is not so far away. The robots are ing, and they will take our jobs. W: I agree! So when advising our son to choose a college de gree, it’s important to realize the changing world and its changing demands.M: Good! I have found 3 college degrees that will surely be useless with the development of new technology.W: Really? What are they?M: The first is Broadcast munications Degree, because TV and radio are seldom used by young people.They get news in a very different way these days.W: Yes. Then, the second?M: Tourism and Guide Degree. You see, we use our mobile phones to book tickets and hotels, and the GPS is powerful in finding any place.W: Right! Then I can suggest the third degree without future.M: OK, with all my ears.W: It must be the Housewife Degree. You are never interested in helping me with my housework.I am eager for a robot to take my job.Text 9W: Well, what are you planning to do this summer holiday?M: Some of my classmates are going to do some part-time jobs.W: What kind of part-time jobs?M: Some are selling newspapers, some are washing dishes in restaurants, and some are helping their parents to look after babies.W: Then what are you doing?M: I’m going to do a poorism tour.W: A poorism tour? What is it?M: It’s a kind of travel that takes place in some of the poorest areas around the world. W: Oh, are you going abroad?M: No, people may take a poorist tour in very poor places for first hand experiences, some even pay to stay to experience the lowest living standards. Maybe I’ll go to some Afr ican countries after I enter college, but at the moment I’m planning to go to my granny’s home.W: Tha t’s a rather remote area.M: Yes, it’s far-away and lacks modern conveniences.W: But what’s the meaning in doing so?M: That’s cool and fun. Most important of all, I want to get rid of the Internet in a place where it is not accessible.W: Well, sounds reasonable. Do you need my help?M: Yeah! Thank you, mum. I need 500 dollars to be financially sufficient.Text 10W: Hello, everyone. Wele back to the program. Popular Chinese teenage star Yuan Wang on Tuesday spoke at a United Nations’ youth meeting a nd called for equal rights to quality education for young people worldwide.Wang, member of the famous Chinese boy band TFboys, told the crowd that China has 278 million young people, the second largest youth population in the world. And he said he was fortunate to work with the UN to inspire China’s young people to achieve a set of goals and help the youth around the world. “My wish for 2030 is that every young person could have good quality education; girls have the same chance to achieve amazing things as boys,” said Wang.The youth forum between Jan. 30th and 31st is aimed at trying to bring youth leaders worldwide together. And they can have an opportunity to take part in policy-making and discuss about youth problems in the world.。

2019-2020学年恩施高级中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案第一部分阅读（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 Internet has revolutionized our lives to such an extent (程度) that for most people, the global network has become more than just a tool but rather an important aid in everyday life. More and more people go online as wireless networks have brought the Internet closer and closer: it’s on our mobile phones, in our cars and TV sets, in hospital surgery rooms and in fishing boats that battle the waves of the Atlantic.And this revolution has brought along with it a new way of shopping. Both big and small, e-business websites have flooded the Internet by the hundreds of thousands. Anything you can buy from a brick and mortar store (实体店) you can also buy online: from food and clothes to toys, no matter what you’re looking for, you’re bound to find the right online store with just a few clicks of the mouse. You can use the Internet to find new suppliers, post buying requests or search for products and services.This revolution has affected brick and mortar business owners greatly. And what was their reaction? They’ve opened online stores to go hand in hand with their conventional business.But do the big players have reasons to be afraid? Are we going to start seeing ghostly, deserted Walmarts (沃尔玛) across the country? Probably not in the near future but the day will come when most people will just stop shopping offline anymore. A trip to Walmart wastes time, burns gas.The recent advancements in mobile technology and the introduction of mobile phones with enhanced (提高的) web capabilities have even made some people order their groceries when they get out from work and have them delivered at their doorstep by the time they get home. And as “Time is money”, this practice is lifesaving for people whowork two jobs.Technology will continue to advance and e-business will follow closely in its footsteps. Everything will become easier and less time consuming, leaving us more time to enjoy the things that really matter in life: the ones we love, our friends and hobbies.1. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?A. The popularity of mobile phones.B. The great influence of the Internet.C. The importance of the Internet.D. The function of the global network.2. In response to the threat of online business, the brick-and-mortar store owners________.A. have stopped their traditional businessB. have started their dislike of the InternetC. have established their own websiteD. have opened their online stores3. What would be the best title for the passage?A. A New Way of Shopping.B. The Internet Revolution.C. What is the Reaction to Online Shopping?D. Is Online Shopping the Future of E-business?BSaroo 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.”4. 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.5. 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.6. 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.7. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Love for MotherB. Union with BrotherC. Memory of HometownD. Long Way back HomeCA study has found that a lifetime of regular exercise and activity can slow down the aging process (衰老过程). Researchers say that getting older should not necessarily mean becoming more weak or sick. Their research shows that a devotion to a life of movement and exercise may help us live not only longer, but also healthier.For their study, the researchers looked at two groups. The first group was made up of 125 non-professional cyclists between the ages of 55 to 79. This group included 84 healthy men and 41 healthy women. We will call this group the “cyclists”.Researchers then found 130 people to make up a second group. Within this group, 75 people were aged from 57 to 80. The other 55 were between the ages of 20 and 36. The people in this group were also healthy, but they did not exercise regularly. We will call this group the “non-exercisers”. Smokers, heavy drinkers of alcohol andpeople with other health issues were not included in the study.Then, researchers gave both groups a series of tests. They tested their muscle mass (肌肉质量), muscular strength, percentage of body fat and the strength of their immune (免疫的) systems. Then the researchers compared the results of the two groups.Results showed that the cyclists did not experience body changes usually regarded as a normal aging process. For example, they did not lose muscle mass or muscular strength. Also, their body fat did not increase with age.The researchers also found something they had not expected. The study showed that the immune systems of the cyclists did not age either.The researchers advise us all to find an exercise that we like in our lives.8. How did the researchers carry out the study?A. By comparing.B. By discussing.C. By imagining.D. By reasoning.9. Which of the following is a result of the research?A. The cyclists kept a thin body shape.B. The non-exercisers gained weight easily.C. The cyclists’ muscles remained strong with age.D. The non-exercisers usually had health problems.10. Which is an unexpected result for the researchers?A. The cyclists had normal aging process.B. The cyclists’ immune systems didn’t age.C. The cyclists lost nearly all their fat.D. Everyone needed an exercise in their lives.11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Healthy People Need More ExerciseB. Take an Exercise, the Harder, the BetterC. Cycling Is the Best Way to Prevent AgingD. A Lifetime of Exercise Slows Aging ProcessDI come to theUnited Statesten year ago. I would always say that I was trying to study, but there were always things like work and my kids that would not allow me to start.Now I realized that those were only excuses. What stopped me was that I was afraid to start studying again. I always believed I would learn by myself.One day, however, my son told me that he was sad because his friends would come over and I didn’t understand them because I didn’t speak English. He was also sad because I could never help him with his homework. That same day, I told myself, “Rocio, you have to start believing in yourself and you will see you can make it.”The next day, I went downtown to look for a big banner (横幅) in front of the school which said that they offered classes for adults. I came in to see if I could join, but the classes were closed already. That night I took the kids to the movies, and on the way back, I told them we would take a new route. I ended up getting lost. That’s the way I foundChaffeyCollege. The following Monday, I went to ask for information. They told me that summer school was starting that week.That’s how I started studying English last summer. It is difficult, but I have had great rewards. My daughter had to write a story for school. It was about the female they most admired and why . She wrote that I was the person she most admired because I had started going to College. I will never forget this.12. According to the passage, the author probably is a .A. teacherB. doctorC. fatherD. mother13. What made the author make up her mind to study English?A. What her son said.B. What her daughter said.C. Thinking about herself.D. Thinking about her daughter.14. How did they findChaffeyCollege?A. On the way to the movies.B. They took a new route and got lost.C. Ask a stranger for information.D. According to the banner.15. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The author came to theUnited Statesfrom another country.B. The author had two children at least including one daughter.C. What really changed the author’s life was she believed in herself.D. The author wrote that she was the person her son most admired.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年高二下学期期末学业质量调查测试英语试题含答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分30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. What will the man drink at last?A. Beer.B. Tea.C. Water.2. What are they going to do?A. They are going to study.B. They are going to work.C. They are going to walk.3. Who is the man probably?A. Tom’s boss.B. Tom’s doctor.C. The woman’s doctor.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a park.B. At a station.C. On the street.5. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man is able to manage.B. Mr. Brown will ring back soon.C. The woman didn’t answer the phone.第二节（共15小题；每题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。

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至7题。

6. What is the average unit price according to the conversation?A. Four million dollars.B. Five million dollars.C. Five million pounds.7. How much loan will the developer offer to customers?A. Ten percent.B. Sixty percent.C. Seventy percent.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。