（2019新教材）人教版高中英语必修第二册期末练习（含答案）.docx

1、上学期期末试卷上学期期末试卷 （答题时间：（答题时间：100 分钟分钟满分：满分：100 分）分） 第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 35 分） 第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 25 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Ireland has had a very difficult history. The problems started in the 16th century when English rulers tried to conquer（征服） Ireland. For hundreds of years, t

2、he Irish people fought against the English. Finally, in 1921, the British government was forced to give independence to the south of Ireland. The result is that today there are two “Irelands”. Northern Ireland, in the north, is part of the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland, in the south, is an

3、 independent country. In the 1840s the main crop, potatoes, was affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of hunger. This, and a shortage （短缺） of work, forced many people to leave Ireland and live in the USA, the UK, Australia and Canada. As a result of these problems, the population fell fr

4、om 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 million in 1851. For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. Today, many people still work on the land but more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. Life in the cities is very different from life in

5、the countryside, where things move at a quieter and slower pace. The Irish are famous for being warm-hearted and friendly. Oscar Wilde, a famous Irish writer, once said that the Irish were “the greatest talkers since the Greeks”. Since independence, Ireland has revived （复兴） its own culture of music,

6、 language, literature and singing. Different areas have different styles of old Irish songs which are sung without instruments. Other kinds of Irish music use many different instruments such as the violin, whistles, etc. 1. What does the author tell us in paragraph 1? A. How the Irish fought against

7、 the English. B. How Ireland gained independence. C. How English rulers tried to conquer Ireland. D. How two “Irelands” came into being. 2. We learn from the text that in Ireland _. A. food shortages in the 1840s led to a decline in population B. people are moving to the cities for lack of work in t

8、he countryside C. it is harder to make a living as a farmer than as a factory worker D. different kinds of old Irish songs are all sung with instruments 3. The last paragraph is mainly about _. A. the Irish character B. Irish culture C. Irish musical instruments D. a famous Irish writer 4. What can

9、be the best title for the text? A. Life in Ireland B.AVery Difficult History C. Ireland, Past and Present D. The Independence of Ireland B I can well remember the pain. My stomach was sick, my heart hurt, and my eyes were painful from holding back tears. “You know, Annie,” my friend John said. “Joan

10、na and Andrea were just talking about you.” I immediately got nervous. “They said that the only reason you start on the basketball team is that the coach likes you. Its not that youre good.” I thought I might be sick. “They said theyre tired of you always getting what you want.” I struggled to keep

11、myself from crying, sinking to my knees on the cold floor. After John told me everything my supposed best friends said about me, I was hurt. Joanna and Andrea came in, acting as if nothing had happened. Joanna was still my deskmate, and Andrea was still my partner for our history project. I was amaz

12、ed at their abilities to pretend we had perfect friendship, especially since theyd said such hurtful things. I was a freshman in high school, and I felt like I didnt have a friend in the world, all because of gossip. The tongue can be our worst enemy. Gossips harm confidence and separate close frien

13、ds. They are like sharp knives, cutting ones self-respect into pieces. When we say unkind things about others, were sticking knives into their hearts. So how was I to act next? When Joanna and Andrea pretended our friendship hadnt changed, I thought of attacking them back. But instead, I told them d

14、irectly that they had hurt me. Joanna started crying and Andrea was speechless. I knew they were both sorry for what they had said. They apologized, and I forgave them. Sure, things were a little embarrassing at first, but soon enough everything was back to the way it had been before. I still deal w

15、ith gossip, sometimes as a receiver and sometimes as a sharer. But the more I learn about the friendship, the more I realize the importance of tolerating otherssomething gossip never does. 5. From the second paragraph, we can conclude that Joanna and Andrea _. A. were grateful that the writer was th

16、eir friend B. did not think the writer was the coachs favorite C. were unhappy about the writer being on the team D. made fun of the writers basketball performances 6. How did the writer deal with her friendscomments about her? A. She decided to fight back immediately. B. She pretended that nothing

17、had happened. C. She found it uncomfortable to speak to them. D. She told them how she felt about their words. 7. The writers reaction to gossip is _. A. unconcerned B. positive C. negative D. unclear C How I Turned to Be Optimistic I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were ret

18、urning from my aunts house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to

19、which I listened every morning. I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to seethe strange and magical places I had known only fro

20、m books and pictures. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then. The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really losthaving to study in three schools as a result

21、 of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to the hard times. My responsibilities in the family increased a lo

22、t since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives. From my experiences I have learne

23、d one important rule: almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy. 8. How did the author get to know America? A. Fro

24、m her relatives. B. From her mother. C. From books and pictures. D. From radio programs. 9. For the first two years in New York, the author _. A. often lost her way B. did not think about her future C. studied in three different schools D. got on well with her stepfather 10. The author believes that

25、 _. A. her future will be free from troubles B. it is difficult to learn to become patient C. there are more good things than bad things D. good things will happen if one keeps trying 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人空白处 的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多 余选项。 How to Adjust to a New School School is a ch

26、ilds base, where they learn to succeed.11When you go to a new school, you might worry that you dont know anyone. You worry that you might get lost, or if the teachers are strict. Here are some ways to help you adjust to a new school. Getting to Know the School Before you start the school, go with yo

27、ur parents to visit the school.12 Preparing for the First Day 13Being well rested will help remove（去除）any nervousness you may be feeling. Try to get at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep if youre between 7 and 11years old. Leave early for school. Make sure you leave lots of time in the morning to get to sc

28、hool.14 Arriving early may also give you a chance to chat with a few other students and hopefully make a few new friends. Making friends Taking part in activities. Sign up for activities like drama, sports or the chess club. This will put you into smaller groups with people who have the same interes

29、ts as yours.15You might even be able to teach some other kids about how to do something. A. Find out where your classroom will be, as well as other important places. B. Start off your first day of school with a good nights sleep. C. Learning the rules of the school will help you adjust and will keep

30、 you out of trouble. D. But adjusting to a new school can be difficult. E. You dont want to be rushing into your classroom after the bell rings. F. This will also give you a chance to show your skills at a sport or other activities. G. Go shopping for your supplies and make sure you have them all re

31、ady to take to school. 第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分） 第一节完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空 白处的最佳选项。 The first day at school has left a deep16on me. Ill never forget it. As soon as I rushed into the classroom, the bell rang. A young beautiful woman came in, but she was

32、17, no smile on her face. “You are not permitted to18me in the course of class unless.” She was speaking when I heard a19“Lily, Lily” from outside the door. My grandmother was standing there with a pair of socks in her hand. I didnt realize I was bare feet 20then. I wanted to21them, but I dared not

33、do that. I shook my hand,22 “Dont wait here any longer. Leave quickly.” As I did so, I still23my eyes on my teacher. I really didnt want her to take24of me, but she did. She went out to get the socks. When she gave them to me, she looked at me for a while. My face suddenly turned25and my heart26 fas

34、ter. I began to put the socks on. Unfortunately I was so nervous that my27hands couldnt get them onto my feet easily. Just then I heard my name called. I28from my seat quickly. “Can you29the numbers from one to one hundred?” the teacher asked. I nodded. 30her surprise, I did very well. Finally she s

35、aid, “Be31, please. Study hard. ” I looked 32her to find a smile on her face. I felt33at last. The first day at school has stayed in my34as something embarrassing but35. 16.A. memoryB. impressionC. imaginationD. feeling 17.A. modernB. humourousC. gentleD. serious 18.A. troubleB. questionC. interrupt

36、D. excuse 19.A. voiceB. soundC. noiseD. word 20.A. beforeB. afterC. justD. until 21.A. getB. throwC. acceptD. wear 22.A. sayingB. meaningC. cryingD. shouting 23.A. fixedB. laidC. openedD. shut 24.A. careB. interestC. attentionD. notice 25.A. paleB. whiteC. redD. black 26.A. beatB. jumpedC. struckD.

37、felt 27.A. smallB. dirtyC. shakingD. own 28.A. roseB. raisedC. stoodD. jumped 29.A. addB. countC. recognizeD. write 30.A. WithB. ForC. ToD. Great to 31.A. carefulB. sittingC. quietD. seated 32.A. up atB. overC. aroundD. through 33.A. sorryB. relaxedC. disappointedD. puzzled 34.A. bodyB. classroomC.

38、memoryD. heart 35.A. strangeB. sweetC. badD. terrible 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。 Diets have changed in Chinaand so too has its top crop. Since 2011,the country36 （grow） more corn than rice. Corn production has jumped nearly 125 percent over37past 25 years, whil

39、e rice has increased only 7 percent. Ataste for meat is38（actual）behind the change: An important part of its corn is used to feed chickens, pigs, and cattle. Another reason for corns rise: The government encourages farmers to grow corn instead of rice39 （improve） water quality. Corn uses less water4

40、0 rice and creates less fertilizer（化肥） runoff. This switch has decreased41（pollute） in the countrys major lakes and reservoirs and made drinking water safer for people. According to the World Bank, China accounts for about 30 percent of total42（globe） fertilizer consumption. The Chinese Ministry of

41、Agriculture finds that between 2005when the government43（ start ）a soil-testing program44gives specific fertilizer recommendations to farmers - and 2011, fertilizer use dropped by 7.7 million tons. That prevented the emission（排放） of 51.8 million tons of carbon dioxide. Chinas approach to protecting

42、its environment while45（feed） its citizens “offers useful lessons for agriculture and food policymakers worldwide.” says the banks Juergen Voegele. 第三部分写作 （满分 25 分） 假定你是李华，你校摄影俱乐部( photography club)将举办国际中学生摄影展。请给你的 英国笔友 Peter 写封信，请他提供作品。信的内容包括： 1. 主题：环境保护； 2. 展览时间； 3. 投稿邮箱： 注意： 1. 词数 100 左右； 2. 可以适当

43、增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _ _ _ _ _ 上学期期末试卷参考答案上学期期末试卷参考答案 1. D解析：主旨大意题。通读第一段可知，本段介绍了爱尔兰共和国（The Republic of Ireland）及北爱尔兰（Northern Ireland）的由来，故 D 项正确。 2. A解析：细节理解题。对比四个选项，A 选项“1840s 的粮食短缺导致了人口下降” 中，通过关键词 1840s 不难发现答案是在文章第二段“As a result of these problems, the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 milli

44、on in 1851.” 因此答案为 A； B 选项中有关键 词 moving to the cities，找到文中对应的 but more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. Life in the cities is very different from life in the countryside, where things move at a quieter and slower pace.可知选项中 for 后面所跟的原因 lack of work in the co

45、untryside（在农村工作匮乏）是错误的；C 选项中尤关键词 living as a farmer 找到文中对 应句 For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. Today, many people will work on the land but more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. 可见并没有提到比较； D 选项由关键词 old Irish songs 找

46、到文章对应 old Irish songs which are sung without instruments.可知并非全部的爱尔兰歌谣都使用乐器，D 错 误。 3. B解析：主旨大意题。文章末段从爱尔兰民族习性、音乐、语言及文学等方面介绍了 爱尔兰民族文化，故 B 项正确。A、C、D 各项虽都提及，但都是细节。 4. C解析：主旨大意。读全文可知，本文从地理状况、人口发展、经济情况以及社会生 活等方面介绍了爱尔兰共和国的过去及现在，故 C 项最为全面。 5. C解析：细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“ They said that the only reason you start on t

47、he basketball team is that the coach likes you. Its not that youre good. . They said theyre tired of you always getting what you want.”可知乔安娜和安德里亚认为作者进入篮球队是因 为教练喜欢她并且厌烦作者总是能得到自己想要的，所以对于作者待在球队她们是不高兴 的，故选 C 项。 6. D解析：细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段中的“But instead, I told them directly that they had hurt me.” 可知对于朋友的议论，

48、作者直接告诉了朋友她自己的感受，故选 D 项。 7. B解析：推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段中的“They apologized, and I forgave them. Sure, things were a little embarrassing at first, but soon enough everything was back to the way it had been before.”可知作者妥善处理了这个问题，态度是积极 的，故选 B 项。unconcerned 不关心的；negative 消极的；unclear 不明确的。 8. C解析：细节理解题。第二段的 I had

49、known only from books and pictures 我们可以知 道答案为 C。 9. C解析：细节理解题。从 For the first two years in New York I was really losthaving to study in three schools as a result of family moves. 得知选项 C 正确，A 错误。根据 Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other.可知与继父相处并不是很顺利。D 选项 错误。从文章的各个描述可知作者并不是不考虑未来，所以 B 不准确。 10. D解析：推理判断题。由最后一段话最后三行 From my experiences I have learned one important rule: almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though