2019年高二下学期英语期末模拟试卷（无听力）
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第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节：阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。（共15小 题；每小题2分，满分30）
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Situated in the southeast part of California, Death Valley covers an area of more than 3.3 million acres, even larger than the famous Yellowstone National Park.
Death Valley is a land of extremes. It is one of the hottest places on the surface of the earth. The highest ground temperature ever recorded was 93. 90℃ on July 15, 1972. It is the driest place in North America with an average rainfall of only l.96 inches a year. Death Valley also boasts the lowest point in the western hemisphere-Bad-water, at 85. 95 meters below sea level.
Death Valley got its name in 1849, when a group of emigrants were looking for a shortcut to the gold field of California. They were given bad advice and went into the valley. Some of them were killed by the bad weather and harsh road. When the rest finally walked out, they gave the area its name by saying to it \
As the name might suggest, there is very little apparent vegetation within Death Valley. First impressions, however, can be deceiving. Death Valley includes more than 1000 species of plants that have adapted to the harsh conditions.
Death Valley is also a land of beauties. Sunrise and sunset are two of the most spectacular attractions. Depending on different angles, they show many of the area's different moods.For the best viewing, plan to be there approximately one hour before sunset or before sunrise. Death Valley National Park is open all year round. In spite of the climate, hiking is one of the most popular activities in Death Valley. The surrounding mountains produce spectacular wildflower displays along with snow-covered peaks, breathtaking sand dunes, abandoned mines and industrial structures.
5.All the following statements are the most special natures of Death Valley except that _______. A.it has the largest number of desert plants B.it has the hottest ground in the world C.it is the driest place in North America D.it is the lowest in the western hemisphere
6.From the passage we can know that the name Death Valley es from the fact that _______. A.no one can escape from its bad weather B.it's too hot for any plants to grow there
C.some persons died from its terrible climate at D.it is so dry that no living things can exist
7.Though Death Valley has horrible living conditions, the author thinks highly of ________. A.its snow-covered peaks B.its special climate C.its wild life
D.the view of sunrise and sunset
8.The purpose of this passage probably is _______. A.telling us the danger of Death Valley
B.giving us a general introduction of Death Valley C.encouraging us to pay a visit to Death Valley D.describing the beauty of Death Valley
C
In my living room,there is a plaque (匾) that advises me to“Bloom (开花) where you are planted.” It reminds me of Dorothy.I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s,when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville,Kentucky.The job responsibilities required occasional visits to the classroom of each teacher in the program.Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who“bloomed”in her remote area.
Dorothy taught in a school in Harlan County,Kentucky,Appalachian Mountain area.To get to her school from the town of Harlan,I followed a road winding around the mountain.In the eight-mile journey,I crossed the same railroad track five times,giving the possibility of getting caught by the same train five times.Rather than feeling excited by this drive through the mountains,I found it depressing.The poverty level was shocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of hopelessness.
From the moment of my arrival at the little school,all gloom (忧郁) disappeared.Upon arriving at Dorothy’s classroom.I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen.The children had been prepared to show me their latest projects.Dorothy told me with a big smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread for“dinner”(lunch).In case you don’t know,poke greens are a weed-type plant that grows wild,especially on poor ground.
Dorothy never ran out of reports of exciting activities of her students.Her enthusiasm never cooled down.When it came time to sit for the testing and interviewing required to receive her Child Development Associate Certification,Dorothy was ready.She came to the assessment and passed in all areas.Afterward,she invited me to the one and only steak house in the area to
celebrate her victory,as if she had received her Ph.D.degree.After the meal,she placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand.She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝),but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things. 9.“Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to . A.a programme directed by Dorothy B.a course given by the author
C.an activity held by the students
D.an organization sponsored by Union College
10.In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing . A.the long track B.the poor houses C.the same train D.the winding road
11.What can we know about Dorothy from the last paragraph? A.She was invited to a celebration at a restaurant. B.She got a pen as a gift from the author. C.She passed the required assessment. D.She received her Ph.D.degree.
D（改编）
Many cities have interesting nicknames. Nicknames can help establish the identity of a city. They can also spread pride among its citizens.
New Orleans, Louisiana probably has more nicknames than any other American city. One web site lists more than twenty nicknames. The most famous is “The Big Easy” It describes the gentle, slow and easy-going way of life in New Orleans.
So how did the city get this nickname? In the early 1900s there was a dance hall in New Orleans called “The Big Easy”. But the nickname did not bee famous until the early 1970s. That was when a Louisiana newspaper writer began calling New Orleans by this name. She pared the easy-going way of life there to the hurried pace of life in New York City.
In 1970, James Conaway wrote a crime novel called “The Big Easy”. The story was set in New Orleans. In 1987, that book was made into a film which made the nickname even more popular. New Orleans has other nicknames. One of them is “The Crescent(新月) City”. During the 19th century, new neighbourhoods expanded out from what is now known as the French Quarter. These areas followed the great curve (曲线) of the Mississippi River, giving New Orleans the shape of a crescent.
Another nickname is “The Birthplace of Jazz”, because that kind of music started in New Orleans. It is also called “Mardi Gras City” for the wild celebrations and parades that take place there every year. And, there is a nickname that uses the short way to write New Orleans and Louisiana. If you do not want to use the plete name, you can call the city “NOLA”. 12.Which of the following nicknames does not refer to New Orleans? A.The Birthplace of Jazz. B.The Sin City. C.Mardi Gras City. D.The Crescent City.
13.Which of the following statements about New Orleans is not TRUE? A.It has the most nicknames among American cities.
B.One of its neighbouring cities is the New York City. C.Its people enjoyed celebrations and parades. D.It is by the river of the Mississippi.
14.Which of the following statements about James Conaway is correct?
