湖北省宜城市第三高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、湖北省宜城市第三高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题总分：150分 时间：120分钟 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What happened to the man? A. He couldnt play the game B. He failed the exam. C. He felt sad for the woman. 2.Where is th

2、e woman? A. In a restaurant. B In a bookstore C. In a post office 3. What are the two speakers talking about? A.weather B.Food C. Work 4. Whats the possible relationship between the two speakers? A. Teacher and student B Manager and secretary C Doctor and patient 5. When will the speakers leave for

3、the subway station? A. At8:00 B. At 8:30 C. At 8:40第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题 6. Why does the man plan to go to Australia? A. Because he wants to study there B. Because he wants t

4、o do business C. Because he wants to have a holiday. 7. What should the man do? A. Answer some questions B. Fill in a form C. Have a rest听第7段材料，回答第8至10题8. Where are the speakers?A.At a party B. At home C. At a restaurant 9.What does the man suggest the woman wear? A. The purple shirt B. The long whi

5、te dress C. The black evening dress 10. What advice does the man give to the woman? A. Taking a handbag B. Taking nothing C. Taking a child听第8段材料，回答第11至13题11. What is the woman?A. A students B. A teacher C. A headmaster12. What are those students like?A. Active B. Shy C. Hard-working 13. Why does th

6、e woman have to go? A. Because of her friends B Because of her health C. Because of her parents听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14.What does the man think of the dinner party?A. Bad B. Very well C. Just-so-so 15. What do we know about the boss? A. Hes impolite B. Hes funny C. Hes kind-hearted 16. What does the woma

7、n mean by her last words? A. The man shouldnt have invited such a man to his dinner party. B. The boss should say sorry to the couple C. The man should have let the boss leave earlier听第10段材料，回答第17至20题 17. What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. A famous hotel B. The speakers wedding party C. An

8、unforgettable night 18. Where did the speaker escape from? A. The window B. The entrance C. The back door 19. What do we know about the guests? A. One of them was killed B. They kept calm all along C. Some of them were injured 20. What caused the fire? A.Cigarettes B. Lightning C. Line failure第二部分 阅

9、读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ASharon, Aged 22 The most important thing to keep in mind when going into high school is to be yourself. Besides, I dont know what your middle school was like, but high school teachers will not care about things such as how much h

10、omework you already have in one night. Its best to just learn to deal with things and manage your time wisely so you can achieve everything you need .Frank, Aged 21 I think almost every kid feels both nervous and excited before their first day. You will probably love it. I know I did. You should joi

11、n some sports or activities that will make your high school experience more enjoyable. Good luck! Eddie, Aged 20When I started high school I was really nervous too, especially since I had been homeschooled all through middle school and didnt really know anyone. I suppose the best advice would be to

12、just relax. The first couple of days can be a little bit hard, but things will become easier before you know it.David, Aged 19Im not going to lie. The first day is kind of frightening (令人恐惧的). But youll get used to it. Dont be afraid of anyone. Upperclassmen will pick on you more if you let them kno

13、w youre afraid. Just take it easy. Making some friends and staying with them will greatly help you get used to high school quickly. After the first week its really not bad at all. Dont worry.21.What can we infer from Sharon about high school? A . Teachers are quite strict B . Students often stay up

14、at night C . Students should make good use of their time. D . Teachers provide little care for students22. How did Eddie feel on his first day of high school? A . Excited B . RelaxedC . Bored D . Worried23. Who mentions the importance of friends? A . Frank. B . Sharon. C . David. D . Eddie.BWhen I w

15、as a girl of 10，I joined the school cross-country team and practiced twice a week，on the 1.8-km course Id never really run before and I thought the course would be easy. It was a real shock. I ran out of breathe(喘气)within the first few minutes. I never realized how tiring running could be but I didn

16、t think about give up. Over time，I did get a little bit faster. However, I was really slow. In races，I would finish close to last. Id always have to stop more than once，especially in the longer races，which were 2. 5 to 2. 8 km. After every race, Id go home and cry. But I still didnt stop running, ho

17、lding onto that picture of crossing the finishing line and finally doing well. Then one of my friends joined the team，too. She could run easily and even came in the 18th in a big race! I felt so slow and my confidence was lower than ever. I became so nervous when I thought of the races that I wanted

18、 to give up badly. Still. I refused to. Finally. I realized that the reason I was nervous was that I was always worried that I wasnt ready for them. So a few weeks before the next 2. 8-km race. I practiced running almost 3 km every day,which helped me improve my pace(步伐). When the time came for the

19、big race, all that practicing really paid off. I stopped only once and my pace was so much better. I realized that Id finally gotten happiness with running. But the funny thing was. It didnt come from doing better， Instead，it came from the fact that I had tried harder and never given up. 24. Before

20、she took the 1.8-km course， the writer_. A. never thought running so tiringB. knew a lot about it C. wanted to be a great runner D. practiced running every day 25. The writer was nervous about the race because she_. A. had to stop to drink water B. run slower than anyone else C. could find no coach

21、to help her D. was worried she wasnt ready26. The underlined phrase ”paid off” probably mean “_”. A. coat a lot B. brought good resultsC. saved much time D. came to fail 27. It can be inferred(推断) from the passage that the writer_.A. got angry with her friend B. wasnt pleased with herself C. had no

22、interest in running D. was a person with a strong mindCIn the summer between my first year and second year in college, I was invited to be an instructor at a high school camp. On the first day, when we were dancing and playing games, I noticed a boy under the tree who was small and thin. His shyness

23、 made him appear weak. I walked towards him, introduced myself and invited him to join in the activities and meet some new people. He quietly replied, No, I really dont want to do this. I could understand that he was in a new world but I knew it wouldnt be right to force him, either. Actually, the b

24、oy didnt need a close talk but a friend.At lunch the next day, I was leading camp songs when 1 saw the boy under the tree sitting alone. I tried again with the same invitation, but he refused once again. That evening I was told the boys name was Tommy. Then I asked the campers to pay special attenti

25、on to the boy and spend time with him when they could.The days went by and the time came when we had to leave. We held a big, warm party to celebrate the closing of the camp. All the campers shared their wonderful moments. To my surprise. 1 found the boy from under the tree dancing joyfully with two

26、 girls. I couldnt believe it was the same person.In October of my second year, I received a phone call from Tommys mother. She told me that Tommy was hit by a car and killed. I offered my deep sadness. The mother said: “Tommy mentioned you so many times. I want you to know that he went back to schoo

27、l and made new friends with confidence. You made a difference for Tommy during his last months.”At that moment, I realized how easy it was to give a bit of yourself every day. You may never know how much each gesture may mean to someone else. I hope that everyone can pay attention to their own “boy

28、under the tree”.28. Before the writer came to the high school summer camp，he was a (n) _.A. instructor B. student C. camper D. reporter29. How many times did the writer invite the boy to join in the activities? A. Twice B.Once C. Three times D. Many times30.Which is the correct order about the story

29、?The boy danced joyfully with two girls.The boy went back to school and made new friends.The boy refused to join in the activities.The boys mother made a phone call to the writer.A. B. C. D.31.From Paragraph 4，we can infer (推断）that Tommys mother was very_to the writer. A. helpful B. thankful C. fait

30、hful D. harmfulDA new study finds almost one third of the worlds population is overweight. Since 1980, obesity rates(肥胖率)in children and adults have doubled in 73 countries, making people more worried. And rates are increasing in many other countries. Obesity is increasing faster in children than ad

31、ults in many nations, including Algeria, Turkey and Jordan, the report said. But the worlds weight problem is growing in both rich and poor countries alike. Researchers say an increasing number of people are dying of related health problems in what they called a disturbing global public health probl

32、em.Researchers studied health information from 1980 through 2015. They examined obesity rates, average weight gain in 195 countries. They found that obesity rates are three times greater among youth and young adults in countries like China, Brazil and India. Almost 108 million children and more than

33、 600 million adults were found to be overweight. Egypt had the highest number of overweight adults in 2015. Vietnam had the least. In the same year, the United States had the highest number of overweight children, and Bangladesh had the least.Yet hunger remains a problem in many areas. The United Na

34、tions said that almost 800 million people, including 300 million children, go to bed hungry each night. Experts said poor diets and lack of physical activity are mainly to blame for the rising numbers of overweight people.Growing populations have led to rising obesity rates in poor countries. Often,

35、 poor people will eat processed(加工的) foods instead of choosing a diet rich in vegetables.The London-based Overseas Development Institute studied the price of food in five countries: Britain, Brazil, China, Mexico and South Korea. It found that the cost of processed foods like ice cream and hamburger

36、s has fallen since 1990. But the cost of fresh fruits and vegetables has gone up.32.What do we know about obesity in the world?A. It is given no attention B. It is worryingC. It has been successfully solved D. It is more serious among old people 33.Which country has the most overweight children in 2

37、015?A. Egypt B. Vietnam C. America D. Bangladesh 34.What is one of the reasons why people get overweight?A. Poor diet B.Hunger C. Diets with vegetables D. Eating too much fruit 35.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Its Important to Have a Balanced Diet B. How Can We Lose We

38、ight and Keep Fit? C. Is It Necessary for Us to Eat Fresh Vegetables? D. Nearly One Third of People in the World Are Overweight.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Research suggests that at least 64% of people now spend up to four hours daily of spare time in front of

39、a screen. Just as TV watching has been linked to higher chances of being fat and getting diseases, this extra sedentary（久坐不动的）time is bad news for our health 36 .1.Choose outdoor activities over technology When youre at home，make it a rule that you cant be online if the sun is shining. 37 . Then，aft

40、er taking these healthy physical activities，you can take out your phone or laptop，or take a seat at the computer. This rule should be fit for everyone in your family.2.Limit social media use According to some experts，the effect of technology on human relationships is worrying as technology has becom

41、e a substitute for face-to-face human relationships. And social networks have changed computer and mobile use for people of all ages. 38 . Avoid aimless browsing（浏览）and give your time online a purpose：research holidays or catch up on the news of the day. Then log off.3. 39 Challenge yourself to read

42、 at least 30 pages of a great book before you check your computer or mobile phone. Pick the right reading material and youll soon find youve discovered an enjoyable pastime.4.Create projects for yourselfIts amazing how much you can achieve when youre not glued to（全神贯注地看）a screen. 40 . Some suggestio

43、ns are organizing kitchen cupboards and cleaning your bedroom. Then try to do one each evening. A. Set aside reading time B. Choose the suitable reading materials C. Make a list of one-hour evening projects D. Here are some ways to stop technology addiction E. Whether its Facebook or Twitter, limit

44、the time online F. The following are some ways to make better use of leisure time G. Instead, you have to go for a walk, ride a bike, or swim at least an hour36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A，B，C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。One young person, who was well educated,

45、 went for a job as a manager in a big company. The president did the final 41 . He discovered the youth was 42 and felt satisfied. Then the president asked who paid for his school fees. The youth answered, “My mother did it. She worked as a clothes cleaner.”The president requested the youth to 43 hi

46、s hands. So the youth did. They were smooth. Then he asked, “Have you ever helped your mother wash the clothes before?” The youth answered, “Never, my mother always wanted me to 44 .”“Go and clean your mothers 45 when you go back today, and then see me tomorrow morning,” the president said 46 .The y

47、outh felt his chance of getting the job was high, so when he went back, he 47 requested his mother to let him clean her hands. However, his tears fell 48 he cleaned his mothers hands slowly. It was the first time he had 49 that his mothers hands were so wrinkled . After that, the youth didnt say a w

48、ord and washed all the remaining clothes for his mother 50 . That night, Mother and Son talked for a very long time, longer than any talk before.The next morning, the youth went to the presidents office. The president noticed the tears in the youths eyes and asked, “Please tell me how you 51 about h

49、elping your mother.” The youth said, “Number One, I know now what 52 is. Without my mother, I wouldnt be successful today. Number Two, by helping my mother, I realize how 53 it is to get something done. Number Three, Ive come to realize the 54 of family relationship.”The president said, “You are 55

50、. This is what Im looking for to be my manager.”41. A. election B. interview C. test D. competition42. A. excellentB.strong C. humorousD. cute43. A. wash B. hide C. show D. dry44. A. study B. ignore C. work D. play45. A. clothes B. hands C. feet D. shoes46. A. on purpose B. in patienceC. by chanceD.

51、 at last47. A. carefully B. nervouslyC. happily D. shyly48. A. after B. until C. because D. as49. A. believed B. sensed C. noticed D. expected50. A. quietly B. sadly C. excitedly D. angrily51. A. worried B. spoke C. brought D. felt52. A. courage B.success C. appreciation D. family53. A. important B.

52、 difficultC. different D. impossible54. A. secret B. value C. type D. change55. A. educated B. respectedC. trusted D. hired第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。There are several reasons why school uniforms(制服) are a good idea. First of all，uniforms help the school look smart. The

53、students feel that they belong to a particular group. When every pupil in the school wears the uniform，nobody 56 （have）to worry about fashion（时尚）.Everybody wears 57 same style of clothes. Uniforms can be useful in unexpected ways. A school in Ireland has introduced an interesting new uniform. On the

54、 edge of the jacket，there is a piece of cloth 58 gives off light in the dark. When the children are walking or 59 （cycle） to school on dark mornings，car drivers can 60 （easy）see them.But can uniforms help improve school standards? The answer 61 this question is not clear. One study in America found

55、that students grades 62 (improve) a little after the school introduced uniforms. But some students didnt want 63 (wear) the uniform. Other American studies showed no 64 (connect) between uniforms and school performance.School uniforms are 65 (tradition) in Britain, but some schools are starting to g

56、et rid of them. Some very good schools dont have a uniform policy. However, uniforms are still popular. Pupils at about 90 percent of British secondary schools wear uniforms. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文。请你根据下列要点写回信。(1) 参加中文学习班；

57、(2) 看中文书刊、电视；(3) 学唱中文歌曲；(4) 交中国朋友。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 Jenny was the only child in her family. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldnt help weeping sorrowfully when she th

58、ought of the scolding from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat. She stood beside a stand for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she gave a sigh and had t

59、o leave. The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles? Oh, yes, but I don t have money on me, she replied.“That s nothing.Ill treat you today, said the man.” Come in” The seller brought her a bowl of noodles the smell so attractive. As she was

60、 eating, Jenny cried silently.“ What is it?” asked the man kindly. Nothing. Actually I was Just touched by your kindness! said Jenny as she wiped her tears. Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so m

61、erciless compared to a stranger!”Hearing the words, the seller smiled, Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your gratit

62、ude to her?” Jenny sat there, speechless and numb with shock; she remembered her mothers familiar face and weathered hands. Why didnt I think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel indebted. Why havent I thanked my mum for what she has done for me?” On the way home, Jenny made up he

63、r mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home. Paragraph 1: Approaching the doorway Paragraph 2:A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back.高二英语参考答案听力：1-5 BCABB 6-10 ABBCA 11-15 BACBA 16-20 CCACB阅读理解：21-23 CDC 24-27 ADBD 28-31 BADB 32-35BCAD36-40 DGEAC完形填空：

64、 41-45 BACAB 46-50 DCDCA 51-55DCBBD语法填空56. has/ will have 57. the 58. that/ which 59.cycling 60.easily 61. to 62. improved 63. to wear 64. connection/ connections 65. traditional 书面表达 Dear Peter, Im glad to receive your letter asking for my my advice on how to learn Chinese well. Here are some sugge

65、stions which I hope will be of some help to you. To begin with, it is a good idea to take a Chinese course, where you can follow the teacher and get help from your classmates. Next, reading some Chinese books and magazines will help you to improve your reading ability. You can also watch some Chines

66、e programs on TV, which will improve your listening ability. To make sure that learning Chinese isnt too dull, it would be a good idea to learn to sing some Chinese songs. Last but not least, if possible, make some Chinese friends, so that you can learn languages from each other. I hope you will fin

67、d my suggestions beneficial and make great progress in Chinese. Looking forward to receiving your letter written in Chinese.Best wishes. YoursLi Hua 第二节 Paragraph I Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath. Tired and sad, she sat down in front of the house, Where might my mother be ?” she w

68、ondered.“ Is she really so angry with me that she doesnt want to show me an care?Again, the scene of the quarrel appeared in her mind. She remembered her rudeness to her mother and she just realized that all the scolding from her mother was due to the fact that her mother really cared a lot about he

69、r. Tears rolled down her cheeks. Paragraph 2 A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back. She raised her head to see the familiar face and the worried eyes. Here you come! Ive been looking for you, came the tired voice, Jenny couldnt help but throw herself into her mother s arms. Im sorry and thank you for all you have done for me. She expressed the sincere apology and the great gratitude. Then she felt the hug tightened.