四川省宜宾市第四中学2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期末模拟考试试题

The first book to deal with pests in a scientific way was John Curtis’s Farm Insects, published in 1860.Though farmers were well aware that insects caused losses, Curtis was the first writer to call attention to their significant economic impact.The successful battle for control of the Colorado potato beetle (甲壳虫) of the western United States also occurred in the 19th century.When miners and pioneers brought the potato into the Colorado region, the beetle fell upon this crop and became a severe pest, spreading steadily eastward and ruining crops, until it reached the Atlantic.It crossed theocean and eventually established itself in Europe.But an American scientist in 1877 found a practical control method consisting of spraying with water-insoluble chemicals.It was used successfully against the beetle.

Since many pesticides available in the 19th century were comparatively weak, other pest-control methods were used as well.A species of ladybird beetle was imported from Australia to California to kill the Colorado potato beetle. 32.How did farmers control pests in Neolithic times? A.By picking insects from plants by hand. chemicals on a large scale.

C.By controlling the number of the crops. seeds from resistant crops.

33.When did people begin to research the pest control systematically? A.By the end of the 18th century. C.In 1845.

B.During the 17th and 18th centuries. D.In 1860.

D.By selecting best B.By

spraying

34.What can be inferred about the Colorado potato beetle? A.It was native to Colorado.

B.It has changed into a new species.

C.It was finally under control in 1877. D.It was completely killed in Colorado region.

35.What can be the best title of the text? A.The Common Crop Disease in History in Early History

C.Survival of the Fittest—the History of Pests D.Beginnings of Pest and Disease Control in Crops

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B.The Battles against Pests

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。

Communication skills: What is active listening?

Active listening is a special way of communicating. Its goal is to make it easier for people to clearly express ideas and feelings. It can lead to a better understanding between a speaker and a listener.

Active listening can be guided by a third person, such as a therapist (治疗专家).___36____Active listening works best when the speaker and the listener sit facing each other. The two people take turns talking. The goal is for listener to give full attention to the speaker. You should avoid thinking about what to say next or whether what the speaker is saying is right.___37____Try as much as possible to see things from the speaker’s point of view.

Once the speaker finishes talking, you should repeat back the main points of what he or she just said._____38__It gives him or her a chance to clear up any misunderstandings. The speaker can explain his or her ideas until he or she feels fully understood.___39____From there, the two people switch back and forth (来回地) until they have both fully heard and understood each other.

Active listening is very useful for people who live or work together. Family members and co-workers often have bad listening habits. They react to each other based on what they expect the other person to say rather than on what is actually said.___40____

A. Doing that lets the speaker know how well you understood what was said. B. You do not have to agree on everything. C. Or, it can be done by two people on their own. D. Instead, focus on understanding what is being said. E. Active listening gives them a way to break this pattern. F. The speaker and the listener then switch roles.

G. An active listener first listens carefully, without talking. 第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

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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，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I walked into a restaurant and ordered some food. After 20 minutes a group of guys came in and ordered theirs.

To my 41 ,these folks got served first. I watched as they began to eat and laugh 42 I even overheard one of them bragging(吹嘘)about how he was 43 to everyone in the restaurant and I felt 44 .Unable to stand it anymore, I called the 45 .

He explained to me: \the 46 chefs themselves. Their orders

were 47 prepared by students on assignment. Please have some juice as you wait.

I 48 and waited. Shortly after. my meal was served by 6 chefs. Unknown to me, the owner of the restaurant, who 49 to be an old long-lost friend of mine, 50 me when I entered and decided to 51 me. She changed my simple meal to a five-star meal. The group at the other 52 were shocked. They couldn’t

stop 53 .Suddenly they were the ones 54 .asking why they Didn’t get that kind of 55 and meal.

Such is life! Some people are 56 you, eating and laughing at you. You 57 mockery (嘲笑) and are waiting 58 wondering why it takes so long to break through. The owner of the world has seen you and doesn't want you to be served a quick meal like those 59 of you.You are waiting long because yours is a 60 meal, which costs time to prepare.

41.A.embarrassment

B.excitement C.relief

D.astonishment

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42.A.bitterly

D.roughly

B.joyfully C.nudely

43.A.remembered

D.introduced

B.recommended C.connected

44.A.teased B.inspired C.moved

D.encouraged

45.A.chef 46.A.strict

unior

47.A.hurriedly 48.A.broke down

D.calmed down

49.A.seemed

D.pretended

50.A.heard

D.saw

51.A.trap

D.terrify

52.A.desk 53.A.eating

D.spying

54.A.greeting

D.leaving

55.A.drink

56.A.ahead of

D.from under

57.A.accept

D.Imagine

58.A.patiently

C.enthusiastically

B.boss B.careful B.slowl B.sat down B.happened B.tracked B.move B.table B.helping B.whispering B.order

B.from among B.refuse B.sincerely D.automaticall

C.cashier

D.waiter

C.top

D.

C.carefully

D.fully

C.laid down

C.managed

C.welcomed

C.surprise

C.corner D.side

C.staring

C.walking

C.food

D.service

C.fond of

C.tolerate

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