1、广东省深圳市西乡中学2019-2020学年高二上学期期中试卷一、阅读选择“Tell me the story of me, Momma,” my daughter Sophie always asks when we sit on my grandmothers rocking chair at the end of the day. “The first time I saw your beautiful face, it was nearly covered by a blue-and-white hat. You were surrounded by a soft blue blanke
2、t (毛毯). All I could see was a rosy face.” “And I looked like a tiny fairy baby?” she asks. “You did, and you werent older than a minute,” I always answer. “The nurse handed a tiny little girl to me, and I was so surprised because you felt so light. I thought if I threw off the blanket, Id find no ba
3、by there at all, only air.” From that moment, I became a mother. But that moment was just special and magical as if shed come from my body directly into my arms. From that day on, she was my daughter in every way that mattered. Its easy sometimes to forget there was another mother out there with who
4、m I share my title. Sophies birth mother, who was also my friend, lost her life to cancer not long after giving birth to Sophie. And Ill never forget that it was her difficult decision her tears and her pain that made me a mom. As my daughter grows, she will understand that sometimes life is a relay
5、 race (接力赛), and you never know who in this world will hand you your baton (接力棒). It could be someone you know for years, or it could be someone who you even never meet, someone you will never be able to repay for giving you the life you always wanted.1How does the author start the text?ABy remember
6、ing her grandmother.BBy asking her daughter questions.CBy describing her past life.DBy showing a conversation.2How does the author feel towards Sophies birth mother?ADisappointed.BWorried.CThankful.DSurprised.3Which of the following could be the best title for the text?ATaking up the batonBBeing tha
7、nkful for lifeCTwo mothers loveDThe mystery of Sophies birthMany people thought a computer wasnt supposed to be able to beat a top master at the ancient Chinese game, Weiqi, for at least another 10 years. But AlphaGo, an artificially intelligent system(人工智能系统) designed by Google, made it. It easily
8、beat Lee Sedol last year, one of the best players in the world. It challenged the worlds top players to show how much progress it had made over the past few years.In the late of May, 2017, AlphaGo appeared in China and played against 19-year-old Ke Jie in Wuzhen, China. He is No. 1 player now in the
9、 world. However, the result wasnt out of peoples expectation. He lost the matches. Though Ke Jie tried his best and he once saw the victory just a step away, he lost his best chance when he became excited.At the press conference(新闻发布会) after the match, Ke Jie was interviewed by the reporters.He said
10、 he had realized how powerful AlphaGo was, and it was getting perfect. When a Chinese reporter asked him in English, the reporter spoke so fast that the interpreter(口译员 ) couldnt catch him. Ke Jie got kind of angry and told him that it was unnecessary for two Chinese to speak English. The reporter a
11、pologized to him and offered to ask him for a coffee.The cat and mouse game is over, but the challenge between man and robots will still go on.4Which was the most probable date when Ke Jie played against AlphaGo?AMay 5.BMay 23.CMay 18.DMay Day5Why did Ke Jie get angry at the press conference?ABecaus
12、e he lost the game.BBecause the reporter couldnt catch the interpreter.CBecause the reporter asked him in English.DBecause the reporter wasnt able to speak Chinese well.6According to the passage, which of the following statements is True?APeople thought a computer could beat humans many years ago.BK
13、e Jie was expected to lose the matches.CKe Jie asked the reporter for a coffee.DAlphaGo had great trouble winning the game last year.7AlphaGo is_.AKe JieBLee SedolCa WeiqimatchDan artificially intelligent systemRobot Surgeon (外科医生) Succeeds without Help from Human DoctorsHumans make mistakes. Even s
14、urgeons with years of experience are not infallible. But what if these doctors could pool their knowledge and experience together and create a surgical standard of care, to be carried out by machines?Thats the idea behind surgical robots, which may soon perform most surgeries, from sewing up tiny wo
15、unds to performing heart procedures. Many of these operations are, in fact, already completed with the assistance of robots. But a recent test suggests that robots in the operating room may soon go a step further, performing on soft tissue completely on their own, from start to finish.The Smart Tiss
16、ue Autonomous Robot (STAR), successfully completed surgeries on pigs. “Were the first group to develop autonomous robotic surgery with soft-tissue surgery, and when compared to standard operation, its better, ”says Peter Kim, professor of surgery. “The idea is not to replace surgeons; it will make t
17、he surgeons better and make the procedures safer.”A recent Mayo Clinic study found that major surgical errors-including operating on the wrong site or side of the body, or even leaving tools or objects inside the patient-occur every one out of 22, 000procedures. Thats rare, but robots like STAR woul
18、d aim to lower the number even further.In the da Vinci surgical system, surgeons place their arms inside instruments and use their hands to control the movement of robotic tools on the operating table from afar. The robots every major move is controlled by surgeons, and thus its results may vary bas
19、ed on the surgeons training or experience.STAR, on the other hand, is entirely autonomous. Its not only able to work on its own and perform surgeries with a more flexible “hand”, but its able to react to the unexpected incidents. Cutting into hard tissue like bones is one thing, but operating on mov
20、ing soft tissue is far more complex. STAR reacts to a changing environment, similar to how self-driving cars are programmed to not only drive on the highway, but also react to another driver making a mistake and getting in your way.8The underlined word “infallible” in Paragraph 1 probably means _.Aa
21、lways rightBreally creativeCrather responsibleDquite smart9We can learn from the passage that STAR _.Ahas been widely used in the operating roomBcan perform the operation on its ownCcan make surgeries much fasterDwill take the place of surgeons10In the da Vinci surgical system, _.Arobots are trained
22、 from afarBsurgery results depend on surgeonsCrobots always make mistakesDsurgeons have trouble controlling robots11In the last paragraph, the author mentions selfdriving cars in order to show _.Ahow bad getting in another drivers way might beBhow difficult selfdriving on the highway isChow smart an
23、 autonomous robot can beDhow dangerous operating on people is.Antoinette “Toni” Harris is making history on and off the field. The 22-year-old sophomore (大二学生) from East Los Angeles College has become the first woman to be offered a full scholarship.While a few women have been offered (partial schol
24、arships to serve as kickers on collegiate teams, Harris is the first to receive a full scholarship to play a skilled position on the field. Its a landmark for the sport to be sure, but for Harris, breaking glass ceilings is something shes been doing since she was six-years-old.“I had a coach who had
25、 told me before that I would never get to the next level because I was a lot smaller and not as fast as the other guys. So that moment taught me to never give up.” Harris tells CNN. “From that moment on I told myself no ones ever going to decide what I am going to do with my life. Thats my decision.
26、”Instead, she went on to play for East Los Angeles college, helping her team go 4-6 after battling back from health problems.During last months Super Bowl, the defensive back appeared in a Toyota commercial (商业广告). In it Harris can be seen putting in work on the field, facing opponent (对手) twice her
27、 size and lifting tires in the air. It is an inspiring part.“In the end youve got to push yourself,” Harris tells ESPN. “Im going to focus on my goal. My final goal is to be very good at a four-year university and the first female NFL player, I know I can get there.”12What made Harris special?Ashe p
28、lays well as a kicker on the football fieldBShe is the first woman to receive a full football scholarshipCShe is one of fey women players in her collegeDShe works well as a skilled player on the13What happened when a coach commented on Harris development?Ashe lost heart for a momentBshe determined t
29、o practise moreCShe lacked the power of exerciseDShe realized she decided on her future14What can infer from the Toyota commercial?AHarris was at a disadvantage in sizeBHarris got treated badly by opponentsCHarris liked lifting tiresDHarris was twice as big as her opponents15What is Harris aim?APlay
30、ing constantly in her universityBKeeping up with others in her universityCbecoming the first woman NEL playerDworking as a female coach in NFL.Climate change(气候变化)influences people in many ways. Extreme weather and sea-level rise can destroy homes. People can suffer physical harm from the effects of
31、 rising greenhouse gases. 16 . And children and teens are especially at risk of suffering from such mental(精神上的)problems, according to a new I report. “The brains of children and teens are still growing and developing,” says Lise Van Susteren. She is an expert on the mental-health effects of climate
32、 change. Those growing brains make young people especially easily influenced by climate change. For example, many kids worry that the influences of climate change are expected to only worsen. 17 Not every young person will have these feelings. But for many, the feelings can get in the way of their n
33、ormal life. Luckily, there are things the young can do to deal with bad feelings. For example, Van Susteren advises, “ 18 These are people who can help you let these feelings out.”Susie Burke is an expert providing mental health care in Melbourne, Australia. 19 Playing outside can help children keep
34、 calm. It can also improve someones ability to pay full attention to things. 20 For example,14-year-old Milou Albrecht is an activist(积极分子). Since last year, she has been one of the members of Australias energy-saving programs. Milou says doing something to stop climate change helps her relax to som
35、e degree.ATalk with your friends or families.BShe encourages students to get out in nature.CNo part of the world has been left untouched.DThe most important thing is to have a sense of hope.EIts also a great way to take action to protect the environment.FBut climate change can also be bad for people
36、s mental health.GThis can cause feelings of sadness, fear, worry and nervousness.二、完形填空Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has good 21 , but always feared applying for a new job.One day, he gathered up all his 22 and decided to attend a job interview. His 23 was
37、 at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an 24 man wildly kicking the tire of his car. 25 there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished 26 the car, the old man
38、asked him how much he should pay for the 27 . Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone 28 , and he had to 29 for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. Its the 30 I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy 31 .Upon arrival, Jim
39、my found a long line of 32 waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease (油垢) on him after the car 33 , but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewers office with 34 look on their faces. Finally, his name was called.
40、The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. 35 the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed?” Jimmys heart 36 . “With the way I look now, how could I 37 pass this interview?” he thought to himself.Then the interviewer 38 the chair and to Jimmys
41、 surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce 39 you even stepped into the office. I just know youd be a tr
42、ustworthy worker. 40 !” Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.21AtaskBbodyCmindDheart22AmoneyBtimeCstrengthDinformation23AappointmentBplanCpresenceDjob24AelderlyBimpoliteCfoolishDviolent25AactuallyBsurprisinglyCobviouslyDstrangely26Alooking atBch
43、ecking outCdriving awayDworking on27AactionBserviceCperformanceDbehaviour28Afor funBfor rewardCin angerDin need29ArushBapplyCprepareDpay30AbestBlastCleastDmost31AhesitatedBagreedCrefusedDsmiled32AapplicantsBinterviewersCcustomersDengineers33AwashBexaminationCcrashDrepair34AconfusedBconfidentCdisappo
44、intedDsatisfied35ATakingBRockingCHoldingDTrembling36AbrokeBstoppedCbeatDsank37AlikelyBpossiblyChappilyDmerely38AturnedBremovedCshowedDremoved39AafterBwhenCbeforeDonce40ACheersBCongratulationsCMy pleasureDLucky you三、语法填空语法填空As countries accept the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative(“一带一路倡议”), Ug
45、andan youths need to make plans to benefit 41 different chances provided by the initiative . “Those with 42 clear understanding of the Chinese language and culture 43 (be) at an advantage,” said Sooma, co-director (主任) of Luyanzi College, one of the pioneer schools in Uganda 44 teach the Chinese lan
46、guage.Besides 45 (offer) Chinese language lessons to students, the school also welcomes Ugandan language teachers who are learning Chinese so that Chinese can 46 (teach) in schools.According to the National Curriculum Development Canter (国家课程发展中心), the Ugandan and Chinese governments have reached an
47、 47 (agree) on training over 100 Ugandan language teachers. And within the next four years, probably about 60,000 students will make up their minds to learn how to speak Chinese and become 48 (use) teachers after graduation.Oswald Ndolerire, the co-director of the Confuclus Institute at Makerere University, said 49 (recent) “The
