学年高二下学期期末教学质量测试英语试题.docx

1、学年高二下学期期末教学质量测试英语试题2019-2020学年高二下学期期末教学质量测试英语试题一、阅读选择1. 阅读理解Small-Group Tour of Angkor Wat from Siem ReapWatching the sunrise over Angkor Wat and the amazing temples is a truly unforgettable experience that makes for spectacular photos. It is a must visit when you go to Cambodia. On this tour, arriv

2、e early to beat the crowds and midday heat, enjoy a guided tour of the ancient ruins, and visit the temples of Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, and Bayon Temple.Tour of Angkor WatStart your tour with an early morning pickup from your Siem Reap hotel and travel to the Angkor Archaeological Park to experience A

3、ngkor Wat at sunrise.After watching the grand sunrise, set out to explore Angkor Wat on a guided walking tour and listen as your guide points out attractive architectural features and details the fascinating history of the Khmer Empire.Angkor Thom and the Bayon TempleAngkor Thom is a smaller site th

4、an Angkor Wat but no less impressive, especially the Bayon Temple, which is famous for all the great stone towers with their mysterious smiling heads. The artistry is quite unique and truly a wonder of the world. The temples are better preserved and more interesting than those at Angkor - picturing

5、details of peoples everyday life, rather than just battle scenes.Additional InfoDress Code: Respectful dress which covers your shoulders and knees is required. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.No wheelchair accessible.Most travelers can participate. Minimum age is 5 years to participate on

6、this tour (younger than 5 years old are not allowed).1.（1） Whats the best time of the day for the tour?A . Early morning. B . Early afternoon. C . Late afternoon. D . The evening.2.（2） Which of the following is a better place to watch the grand sunrise?A . Ta Prohm. B . Angkor Thom. C . Bayon Temple

7、. D . Angkor Wat.3.（3） What is the Bayon Temple best-known for?A . The fascinating history. B . The unique architectural features. C . The huge stone towers with smiling faces. D . The ruins of the capital of an ancient kingdom.4.（4） What can we learn from the additional information?A . Its free for

8、 travelers to tour in Cambodia. B . Angkor Wat is not quite friendly to the disabled. C . People have to tour Angkor Wat in small groups. D . Comfortable walking shoes is a must for all travelers.5.（5） Where is the passage most likely to be taken from?A . A lesson plan. B . A news report. C . A trav

9、el guide. D . A book review.2. 阅读理解Katharine Meyer Graham was once described as the most powerful woman in America. She was not a government official or elected representative, but she owned The Washington Post newspaper. Under her leadership, it became one of the most important newspapers in the co

10、untry.Katharine Meyer was born in a rich family in New York City in 1917. In 1933, her father had bought a failing newspaper, The Washington Post. Her marriage was a tragedy. Her husband treated her badly and suffered from mental illness, killing himself in 1963.With no training or experience in bus

11、iness, she was insecure and she did not think she had the ability to do an important job. But Katharine Graham didnt give up. In 1969, Missus Graham became publisher as well as president of The Washington Post Company.In the 1970s, The Washington Post became famous around the world because of two ma

12、jor successes. In 1971, an order from a federal judge stopped The New York Times from publishing the Pentagon (五角大楼) Papers, because President Richard Nixon believed publication would endanger national security. Yet Katharine Graham ruled against the judges order and decided to publish the Pentagon

13、Papers in The Washington Post, which was considered a major success for freedom of the press.In 1972, The Washington Post had another major success. Through the long Watergate (水门事件) investigation, despite governments threat, Missus Graham supported her reporters and editors. The newspaper was award

14、ed the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 1973 for its Watergate reporting. The next year, President Nixon resigned from office.Katharine Graham died of head injuries when she was eighty-four. She used her intelligence and bravery to improve the American media. After her death, the employees of Th

15、e Washington Post wrote: A world without Katharine Graham will not be the same at all.1.（1） What is Katharine Graham remembered for?A . Her struggling with her unfortunate marriage. B . Her success in running The Washington Post. C . Her bravery in competing with other newspapers. D . Her close rela

16、tionship with her reporters and editors.2.（2） How did Katharine Graham feel before taking over the business?A . Excited and overjoyed. B . Curious and eager. C . Unconfident and unsure. D . Annoyed and upset.3.（3） What was the effect of the papers first major success?A . The government had more cont

17、rol over newspapers. B . The press had more freedom from the government. C . The Washington Post got the Pulitzer Prize. D . Richard Nixon resigned from his office.4.（4） What can we learn about Katharine Graham from Paragraphs 4 and 5?A . Her determination and bravery led to the success of the newsp

18、aper. B . Her father laid a solid foundation for her success. C . She was good at working with the government. D . She was born a great leader.5.（5） Which might be the best title for the passage?A . The Rise of The Washington Post B . The Making of a Great Newspaper C . Great Newspapers of the Unite

19、d States D . A Powerful Media Leader in America3. 阅读理解Facebook has released new research findings suggesting social media can harm mental health when used in certain ways.Facebooks director of research, David Ginsberg, wrote the report along with social psychologist Moira Burke. The research suggest

20、ed that social media users who spent a lot of time only reading information - but not interacting with others reported feeling worse afterward. Users who had interaction during the experience reported having better feelings. It said it is not just social media use that can affect a persons well-bein

21、g. Rather, it believes both good and bad effects can result from how the service is used.A study by Carnegie Mellon University suggested positive results for increased interaction. It found people who sent or received more messages and comments reported better improvements in social support, depress

22、ion and loneliness. Facebook said these improvements were even greater when the interactions took place with close friends and family.Facebooks founding president Sean Parker - who no longer has ties to the company - accused the social media service of using methods that exploit human psychology. Th

23、is development model, Parker claims, created an addictive system to keep people on Facebook for long periods to seek likes and comments from others to make them feel good.Former Facebook executive Chamath Palihapitiya said the problems are being fueled by the basic need of people to seek ongoing fee

24、dback from others, leading to the pleasure chemical dopamine (多巴胺)being released in the brain, he added.Cal Newport is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University in Washington D. C. He urges everyone to consider quitting social media - like he has - and he provides steps for helping pe

25、ople do this.1.（1） What does the Facebook research tell us?A . Social media always make people feel bad. B . People spend too much time on social media. C . More interaction in social media makes people feel better. D . Social media users spend more time reading than interacting.2.（2） Why is the stu

26、dy by Carnegie Mellon University mentioned in Paragraph 3?A . To introduce a different study result. B . To compare different research findings. C . To expose links between the two studies. D . To support the Facebook research finding.3.（3） Whats Sean Parkers present attitude toward social media?A .

27、 Objective. B . Critical. C . Enthusiastic. D . Uninterested.4.（4） With his words, Chamath Palihapitiya explained _.A . why people become addicted to social media B . how Facebook was first founded C . why Parker gave up his company D . whats the future of social media5.（5） What do you think will fo

28、llow the end of this text?A . The process of his research on social medias effects. B . Newports suggested tips to help people quit social media. C . Why Newport urges everyone to consider quitting social media. D . Newports unpleasant experiences with social media like Facebook.二、任务型阅读4. 任务型阅读Sprin

29、g is finally here, and its a great time to get outside and get dirty! _. This outdoor activity gives us beautiful plants, pleasant smelling flowers and fresh fruits and vegetables. And it also gives us many health benefits._Gardening connects people. When you are gardening, you are outdoors. So it i

30、s a perfect time to socialize with your neighbors. Gardening can greatly strengthen a persons sense of community and belonging, and thus loneliness is far away from you!Benefit childrenGardening is a great activity to do with children. It gets families outdoors and off computers, televisions and oth

31、er electronics._. Children can learn about nature and wildlife. Gardening can teach a child about where food comes from and healthy eating. It can also help them understand the limits of natural resources and the importance of using them carefully. Relieve stress_. A study by researchers in the Neth

32、erlands found that gardening may reduce the stress level in the brain. In the study, the researchers gave 30 gardeners a difficult, stressful task. Then the gardeners were asked to recover by either gardening outdoors or reading indoors for 30 minutes. Both activities led to lower stress levels. _. Also, those who gardened reported that their good moods returned fully. The readers found that their bad moods only got worse.A. Reduce lonelinessB. Improve family relationshipsC. Gardening