1、1 江西省江西省 20192019- -20202020 学年学年高二下学期高二下学期期中英语试题期中英语试题分类汇编分类汇编 - -七选五七选五 江西省赣州市十五县（市）2019-2020 学年高二下学期期中联考英语试题 第二节（共第二节（共 5 小题小题;每小题每小题 2 分）分） 根据短文内容根据短文内容,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。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。 Endangered Species Day is a bittersweet event. While its heartbreaking to
2、think back on all the species we have already lost during our last few generations, and all we stand to lose in the next few._16_. Make a donation to a conservation organization. Every penny helps these local, national and interactional groups to do on-the-ground work in protecting habitats and spec
3、ies._17_. Visit your local natural history museum virtually. Youll learn a lot about your local wildlife including species that may be threatened with decline. Endangered species arent just rhinos in Africa or leopards in Asia- theyre also the insects, birds, mammals and even plants right in our own
4、 backyards, and many times there is the opportunity to protect them. Join a wildlife conservation organization. There are many organizations to choose from including the National Wildlife Federation, National Audubon Society, Wildlife Conservation Network and more._18_. Your membership shows your on
5、going support and also provides a way to stay in the loop about whats happening and how you can help. _19_. Today is the perfect day to send a few tweets, add a few Facebook updates, photos about endangered species conservation. You can be a source of information and awareness today and perhaps insp
6、ire even more people to get involved! Stay informed! Make it a daily practice to check in on news about endangered species on a local, national or global level. Youll be able to see when and how you can help. Many species are endangered now, but we can change that; we can end poaching, habitat destr
7、uction, pollution and so many other factors causing declines around the world,_20_. 2 A. Even if its just $5, it helps B. It is time to get involved and make a difference C. So lets celebrate it with as many people as possible D. Its also a chance to look at some ways we can get started E. Volunteer
8、 to work in some wildlife conservation organizations F. Take to social media with information about endangered species G. You can join a larger organization or even one that focuses on specific species or habitats 【答案】16. D 17. A 18. G 19. F 20. B 江西省南昌市八一中学 2019-2020 学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 第二节（共 5 小题，每小题
9、2 分，满分 10 分） When I received my admission decision for Middlebury, my mouth dropped open in genuine (真的) shock. 36 Feeling unprepared, I was considering taking a gap year. However, in processing this, I could only think about the negative points of taking a break between high school and college. I w
10、ould fall behind my peers. I would forget everything I learned in high school with seven months of no learning. 37 Upon arriving at Middlebury for the admitted student days, I was amazed at the beauty of the town and the campus. While speaking with Midd kids (as students are called), they all appear
11、ed happy and generally stress-free. 38 In August, a few Midd kids I had met and befriended during the admitted student days suggested going to Newburyport, MA for a week. For the first time, I went on a road trip with someone I had only known for a few months. Yet, this trip showed me the freedom of
12、 being an independent adult in a way I had not felt at home. 39 My gap semester was the best beginning to adulthood because it helped me become mature in an unexpected and enriching manner, 40 3 To students reflecting on a gap year, be brave and do things that are outside your comfort zone. Talk to
13、people: the world has so much to teach. A. I didnt think I was a worthy enough candidate to get accepted. B. It was my way of letting go and starting a new chapter of my life. C. But eventually I decided to apply to Middlebury for a few reasons. D. I also opened my mind to the benefits of talking so
14、me time off from my studies. E. I felt like a gap year would narrow down what I wanted to study and do in my life. F. My trips provided me with a sense of freedom and independence I did not experience during my teens. G. Once I restarted my academic studies, I would actually perform better than thos
15、e who went straight from high school to college. 【答案】36-40 ACDFB 江西省萍乡市湘东中学 2019-2020 学年高二下学期线上期中能力测试英语试题 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入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选 项。 Five Ways to End Procrastination Never put off till tomorrow what may be done today. Waiting until later is one of lifes gu
16、ilty secrets, but procrastination(拖延症) is linked to poorer health, work and relationship outcomes. Here are five ways to try to remedy(纠正) procrastination. A five-minute start Five minutes is nothingits just three hundred seconds. Its the length of a song or a TV commercial. Pick up a project youve
17、been putting off and spare just 300 seconds of your time to do it. 36 After a while, the momentum(动力) of beginning the task will push you forward. 4 Set goals and rewards During the day, set goals and rewards. Each time you achieve a goal, you earn the reward: a short break, a funny YouTube video or
18、 something else. 37 Make sure you select a time to review your progress and adjust your targets accordingly. Be good to yourselfme today versus me tomorrow Sometimes, when you find yourself buried in work, you are upset with yourself for not having started earlier. Imagine a conversation, betweenyou
19、 today andyou tomorrow. 38 I was therewitnessing accountability(责任制责任制) 39 Consider going on a diet: Is there more pressure if you dont tell a soul, or if you announce it to all your friends, with strict rules to follow if you are invited to dinner? It seems an obvious way of making you feel guilty,
20、 but it can also be highly effective. Set creative punishmentsnegative consequences Make the consequences of inaction so unbearable that you have no choice but to get busy now. You could write a note to someone that you dont like. Give the note to a friend with strict instructions to mail the note i
21、f you do not achieve your goal. The more you dislike the other party, the stronger the motivation to get the task done. Procrastination is a silent killer of dreams. 40 By understanding and fixing your procrastination, youll discover you jump-start many areas of your life. A. Everyone suffers from i
22、t. B. Once the five minutes is up, stop and reassess. C. Everyone likes to have a dream of procrastination. D. Going public with a goal increases your support and accountability. E. What is the future of my life with the intention of putting off my tasks? 5 F. Ifyou tomorrow could chat withyou today
23、, what would he say? G. Its important that the goals are realistic and the rewards are in proportion(按比例). 【答案】36-40 BGFDA 江西省吉安市吉水县第二中学 2019-2020 学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 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。 Every student prefers to get high scores in their exams. But how ca
24、n you effectively improve your memory and perform well in your exam? Try the following methods. Try the Memory Palace. For example, if you want to memorize some English words, you might store “furniture, television.” in your living room and “fridge, cooker.” in the kitchen. 36 Through this way, you
25、can memorize these words easily. Create your own songs. This method has been proven in several studies as a way of sending information to memory. You can use your favorite songs to recreate new songs with information you need to remember. 37 Take some deep breaths. 38 If you are stressed you will ha
26、ve a more difficult time recalling information during an exam. You should put some energy into de-spressing but “turning of” stress is easier said than done. Thats why scientists recommend practice tests to you. Practice tests are not only a scientifically supported means of improving memory recall
27、but they stand up to stressful situations. 39 If you are feeling distracted, do some exercise. Studies show that those who have exercised for 15 minutes and then complete a memory task, complete tasks faster than those who havent exercised. Even a simple walk can make a difference. 6 There are so ma
28、ny suggested methods for you. 40 If you know that studying alone works best for you, go to self-study room often when you finish your classes at school. AReread your notes. BTry a mini workout. CWe know exams are stressful. DSkip out all the practice tests on purpose. E.You need to think about the w
29、ay that suits you best. F.The more interesting you make them, the better the result will be. G.Then you can mentally travel through your house to recall each word. 三、七选五：3640 GFCBE 江西吉安市泰和二中2019-2020学年高二下学期英语期中考试 第二节（共第二节（共 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，满分分，满分 10 分）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。
30、You dont need to be a world-class mountaineer to stand out in a job interview. Heres my advice on how to nail the most common interview question. Most people are so eager to show off what theyve been involved in. Dont worry, and there will be time for that. The interviewer has reviewed your resume a
31、nd will ask you plenty about your expertise. “Tell me about yourself” is a question youre certain to be asked at any job interview. 36 However, sharing something that shows who you really are beyond a piece of paper is a good idea. It will allow the interviewer to know something about your life outs
32、ide of work. Everyone has something interesting to share about themselves. Ive heard people talk about everything from being a world-class sushi chef to an ice carver. 37 Such as you participate in competitive sports, youre an accomplished（技艺高超的）pianist and youre writing your first detective novel.
33、If the information showcases a unique aspect of yourself, and especially if you can link it to what you can bring to your next job, then go for it. Another way to think about the question is: “What gets you up every morning? ” The person also wants to know what your sense of passion and purpose is.
34、That volunteer work on a farm cooperative in South America, for example, shows you have a global perspective. 38 It doesnt matter how big or small the accomplishment is, as long as it shows youre struggling to improve yourself. When people are motivated by contributing to something bigger than thems
35、elves, they get more satisfaction. 39 Relax, be yourself and tell the truth. Dont approach the interview like youre trying out for 7 Broadway. Its more than obvious when someone is trying to memorize their lines and “play the part”. Also, if you overstate what youve done or fully invent a story abou
36、t yourself, youll be exposed. 40 A. Take a risk to get personal. B. Showing honesty is one of the most important things. C. Running your first 10 kilometers shows you like a challenge. D. And then everything you say about yourself will be questioned. E. Its also important to tell it in a way that makes you memorable. F. Too many people respond to it by giving a recital of their resume. G. “Tell me about yourself” is an invitation for you to share brief information. 答案FECBD
