山东省潍坊市2020_2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题202012230359.doc

1、山东省潍坊市2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.回答选择题时，每出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你

2、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. Why does the man come here?A. To return a form. B. To buy a computer. C. To find a part-time job.2. What did David do last night?A. He read a book. B. He watched a movie. C. He did some writing.3. What is the weather like nowA. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Stormy.4. How d

3、id the man get to work today?A. On foot. B. By car. C. By hike.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The power failure. B. The air conditioner. C. The weather report.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

4、段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Why is the man making the call?A. To change the medicine. B. To make an appointment. C. To know about the meeting.7. What will the woman most likely do next?A. Go to Dr. Lees office. B. Get in touch with Dr. Johnson. C. Put the man through to Dr. Lee.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Wha

5、t prevented Adam from completing the race probably?A. Lack of training. B. The hot weather. C. His disease.9. When will the mens 50-kilometer race walk final in Tokyo begin?A. At 5:30 am. B. At 6:00 am. C. At 6:30 am.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What did John want to do in Kenya?A. To take a business trip.

6、B. To see wild animals. C. To visit his parents.11. What did some farmers do with the elephant in that village?A. They killed it. B. They protected it. C. They drove it away.12. Whats the womans attitude toward Johns idea?A. Doubtful. B. Opposed. C. Approving.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What damage has Hur

7、ricane Dorian caused on the islands?A. At least five deaths. B. Thousands of injuries. C. Missing of many people.14. What problem do people on the islands face now?A. They lack food and drinkable water.B. They cannot receive good treatments.C. They are not provided with sheltering.15. What category

8、was Hurricane Dorian on Tuesday?A. Category 2. B. Category 3. C. Category 5.16. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is Jane Brown in the company?A. The information officer. B. The marketing manager. C. The prod

9、uction manager.18. What will the listeners do first?A. Have lunch. B. Watch a video. C. Visit the production area.19. Who will the listeners meet after watching the video?A. Jane Brown. B. Matthew Durston. C. John White.20. Where will the listeners meet at 7:15 pin?A. In the hotel. B. In the restaur

10、ant. C. In the meeting room.第二部分 阅读(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项。AHead to Music City for a variety of great lodging(住宿)options. Whether you want to check out Downtown or head to the eastern part of the city, theres something for everyone.Gaylord OprylandLoc

11、ated in the downtown and Music Row area, it is home to two different fine dining options within its estate(庄园), three casual-style restaurants, and six options for fast food. Other great conveniences include an indoor pool, a hot tub, free WiFi, refrigerators and more.Hermitage HotelAlso located in

12、the downtown area, the Hermitage Hotel was named after the estate of late President Andrew Jackson. Guests can enjoy countless conveniences that will help to make their vacation absolutely unforgettable, including a fitness center, business center, free WiFi, and an on-site laundry facility.Radisson

13、 Airport TNLocated within miles of the International Airport, this is a fantastic option for those who are flying into the city as it offers free transportation service to and from the airport. The lodging features free WiFi, ATM machines on-site, and a free daily newspaper. Some great options for e

14、ntertainment are also offered here, including an indoor heated pool, hot tub, gift shop, and fitness center.Hilton Garden InnLocated just a mile away from the Country Music Hall, this downtown site provides convenience and wonder for any Music City adventure. Guests will be able to enjoy accommodati

15、ons such as free WiFi and paid breakfasts. Plus, each room comes equipped with microwaves and refrigerators for added convenience. When you are not relaxing in your comfortable room, guests can take a dip in the indoor heated pool.21. Which would a customer particular about food most probably choose

16、?A. Gaylord Opryland. B. Hermitage Hotel.C. Radisson Airport TN. D. Hilton Garden Inn.22. What is special about Hermitage Hotel?A. It supplies fast food options. B. It is related to Andrew Jackson.C. It is near the Country Music Hall. D. It offers free transportation service.23. What do the hotels h

17、ave in common?A. They provide Internet service. B. They offer an indoor heated pool.C. They are located in the downtown. D. They are equipped with microwaves.BJules Verne was horn on 8 February 1828 in the French city of Nantes. From an early age, he had a fascination with exploration and discovery.

18、 When he was six, his teacher, Madame Samhin, told him stories about her husband, who disappeared while travelling the world on a ship 30 years before. She told her class that he was like Robinson Crusoe, a fictional(虚构的)castaway who lived on a desert island. Verne would later write stories about si

19、milar characters.In 1847, Verne was sent by his family to study law at a university in Paris, but he preferred to write novels, poems and plays. After graduating, he realized he wanted to write science adventure stories. This had never been done before, but Verne was sure that it would be a success.

20、 His first story, Five Weeks in a Balloon, was published in September 1862. His career lasted for more than 40 years, during which time he wrote more than 60 gripping(扣人心弦的)stones.To begin with, Verne wrote positive and optimistic books. Many of these were to be his most popular creations. Although

21、some included fantastical elements, they were usually based on scientific facts, making them believable. These happy stories werent to last. As he got older, Verne became less confident in the idea that science and technology were always good for the planet. His hooks started to include more scienti

22、sts who used technology for their own-sometimes evil-purposes. Verne died on 24 March 1905, but new hooks continued to be published until 1919. These stories were based on ideas Verne had written about while he was still alive, but featured new characters and plots created by his son, Michel.In the

23、20th century, his books were translated into more than 140 languages and several successful film versions came out. His creations have been recognized as an inspiration for many scientists and inventors. Many of the futuristic ideas from his most popular books have since come true.24. What is the fu

24、nction of paragraph 1?A. To describe Vernes discovery.B. To introduce the characters of his stories.C. To present the adventure of Sambins husband.D. To show the teachers impact on Vernes writing.25. What does the underlined word This refer to in paragraph 2?A. Studying law. B. Graduating from unive

25、rsity.C. Writing novels, poems and plays. D. Writing science adventure stories.26. What can he learned about Vernes later works?A. They covered happy elements. B. They were unbelievable stories.C. They revealed Vernes doubt on science. D. They were partly written by Vernes son.27. Which of the follo

26、wing words can best describe VerneA. Talented and productive. B. Popular and caring.C. Optimistic and generous. D. Friendly and honest.CA student-led push to get solar panels installed at a middle school in Tacoma is receiving national recognition from a clean energy nonprofit organization called Ge

27、neration 180. The girls involved are advocating and fundraising for the project.Sammy Firkins, Gwen Newport and Annie Son will talk about their idea to generate solar electricity at Jason Lee Middle School in a panel discussion organized by Generation 180. In 2019, the three of them teamed up with t

28、heir science teacher, Kathy Hall, to push for solar panels to be installed. Hall, who uses solar power at her own house, said its long been a dream of hers. The school would he the first in the Tacoma district to use solar energy.The girls presented their idea to Gov. Jay Inslees STEM Education Inno

29、vation Alliance meeting in early 2019 and received enthusiastic support. They then spoke to the Tacoma school board and obtained buy-in from the district, though they were told the district did not have the roughly $ 200, 000 for the 277 solar panels and that they would have to fundraise. Theyve sin

30、ce raised more than half that amount through grants and individual donations.Gwen Newport said shes always cared a lot about environmental issues and that shes troubled that climate change does not get the attention it deserves. At this point, I feel like its kind of been given to my generation almo

31、st as our responsibility now and so being able to he a part of this project and take action is really important to me, she said.The solar panels have not been installed at the school yet. But Hall said she estimates that the project will reduce the schools power costs by about $ 14, 000 a year, and

32、that it also will serve an educational purpose. We will have live data always streaming available so that people can see how the panels are working and how they relate to the amount of electricity were using, and it will be an incredible learning tool, she said.28. What is Generation 180?A. It is th

33、e name of the girls team. B. It is a project to use solar power.C. It is a nonprofit environmental group. D. It is a student-led push to install solar panels.29. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The girls raised enough money for the project.B. The Tacoma school board rejected the project.

34、C. The girls made great efforts to fulfill the project.D. The district covered the expenses of solar panels.30. How does Gwen Newport feel about climate change?A. Confident. B. Concerned. C. Relieved. D. Content.31. What is the main purpose of the project?A. To advocate for donations. B. To serve as

35、 a learning tool.C. To protect the environment. D. To cut down the schools expenses.DLONDON-A smart toilet could offer a mini health check every time you take a seat, scientists said recently, but privacy campaigners and potential users said the idea sat uncomfortably with them.The device would iden

36、tify users through an anal(肛门)scan using a camera fitted under the seat before checking their waste for disease markers, including early signs of cancer, says the US-led team who developed the prototype(原型).We know it seems strange, but as it turns out, your anal print is unique, said Sanjiv Gamhhir

37、, a radiology professor at Stanford University, who led work on the project. The smart toilet is the perfect way to make use of a source of data thats typically ignored, Gamhhir said. Everyone uses the bathroom-theres really no avoiding it-and that enhances its value as a disease-detecting device.A

38、set of devices fitted inside the toilet howl identifies the users and monitors their waste for signs of ill health which could be shared with their doctors, researchers said in the scientific journal Nature Biomedical Engineering. Such devices could become common place in homes, said Gambhir, as con

39、sumers accept health monitoring tools like smartwatches and internet-connected home devices. But many were concerned about releasing their privacy, the researchers found following a 300-person survey to assess acceptance. Three in ten respondents said they would not want to use a smart toilet, with

40、only about half reporting they would be somewhat or very comfortable with it. The most commonly reported concerns were over privacy and data security, found researchers, who said information gathered would be stored in a secure, cloud-based system.Despite those assurances, privacy campaigners expres

41、sed fears about security problems. Health data contains the most sensitive and revealing information about anyone, said Edin Omanovic, advocacy director at London-based charity Privacy International. Linking it to someones biometric ID risks exposing private details to third parties, either through

42、data sharing or security drawbacks which leave hack doors exposed.32. What does this smart toilet use to detect disease?A. A smartwatch. B. A seat. C. A cloud-based system. D. A camera.33. What can we know about the disease-detecting devices?A. They are widely accepted. B. Gamhhir has confidence in

43、their future.C. Their function has been improved recently. D. Signs of illness can he removed through them.34. What can we infer about health data from the last paragraph?A. It neednt be taken seriously. B. It will be treated properly.C. It may not be shared publicly. D. It can be exposed illegally.

44、35. Which of the following could he the best title for the text?A. The use of a smart toilet B. The value of a smart toiletC. A smart toilet without privacy D. A smart toilet with good intention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。Bring a blanket to school? Dont think its a

45、school camp. Thats the advice German schools have issued as part of the fight against the coronavirus.The government requires schools to ventilate(通风)classrooms by opening the windows every twenty minutes. 36 Schools have been told to open classroom windows fully for three to five minutes, and to op

46、en doors as well when possible so air can circulate(循环).Daytime temperatures are already as low as 5 in parts of Germany and many classrooms are too cold to study in comfort. Winter temperatures are often well below zero. 37 Doctors have spoken out against the new government regulations. 38 The rule

47、s are unreasonable, Dr Stephan Pilsingerr said, Theyre a health risk.Susanne, from the teachers union, said staff and pupils would have to dress according to the onion principle. 39 But she was dissatisfied with the government for failing to plan fully for the cold months. 40 The government in Hambu

48、rg bought 30, 000 transparent plastic head visors(面罩) to schools in August. But it has now told schools they do not provide sufficient protection and should not he used. Pupils and staff are required to wear facemasks while moving about instead.A. Leaving the windows open a crack is not enough.B. An

49、yone can imagine how cold classrooms could get.C. They warn they will cause a wave of colds and other infections.D. Germany was one of the first European countries to reopen schools.E. Schools could have stored more plastic head visors to avoid infections.F. Ever changing government advice has resul

50、ted in a series of embarrassing U-turns.G. With multiple layers they can remove as classrooms warm up between ventilation times.第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分30分)第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I remember my first day to go to a new school in the 2nd grade. My clad accompani

51、ed me to the bus stop. As we waited for the bus, 1 just held his hand 41 , but it still couldnt remove my clear sense of fear and anxiety. The moment finally arrived at which I had to 42 this new environment at a school where I had no friends, no 43 teachers or classmates. It seemed everything would

52、 be full of 44 .The school bus pulled up. I turned around and 45 to my father. As I boarded the bus, my 46 continued to grow and I turned around once again to make a farewell gesture to my dad. When the bus pulled away, I couldnt help 47 .Being lonely, I was very 48 in the classroom. I glanced out o

53、f the window and I really expected to see his kind figure. To my 49 , there lie was! He stood there, making the shape of a heart to 50 me and mouthing to me, Everything will be okay. It was 51 to me that my father had seen me crying so he 52 the school bus. He wanted to make sure that I would get an

54、d stay there 53 and that my first day wouldnt worry him.With his 54 , I m now studying in Princeton University. Today is Fathers Day, and I want to say that love is not about changing each other but 55 each other.41. A. calmlyB. gentlyC. sincerelyD. firmly42. A. call onB. clean upC. adapt toD. learn

55、 from43. A. familiarB. normalC. motivatedD. strict44. A. fantasiesB. energyC. hopeD. challenges45. A. wavedB. wentC. listenedD. pointed46. A. ambitionB. sadnessC. curiosityD. shock47. A. blamingB. thinkingC. jumpingD. crying48. A. ashamedB. puzzledC. inactiveD. excited49. A. embarrassmentB. regretC.

56、 amusementD. surprise50. A. approveB. instructC. comfortD. praise51. A. importantB. unknownC. strangeD. common52. A. followedB. stoppedC. transformedD. controlled53. A. quietlyB. safelyC. nervouslyD. freely54. A. educationB. understandingC. careD. advice55. A. supportingB. judgingC. warningD. traini

57、ng第二节(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。In the early 19th century, an outbreak of cholera hit Europe. No one knew how to prevent or treat it. John Snow, a British doctor, felt 56 (frustrate).But he never lost his desire to destroy cholera once and 57 all. In general, doctors in t

58、hose days had two contradictory theories to explain how cholera spread, and Snow subscribed to the second theory that cholera 58 (cause)by an infection from germs in food or water. It was correct, but abundant 59 (prove)was still needed. He was determined to find out why.Snow began by 60 (mark)on a

59、map the exact places 61 all those who died had lived. Snow doubted if the water pump was 62 (blame). At last, John Snow was able to announce that the pump water carried cholera germs. Accordingly, he had the handle of the pump 63 (remove).Through his intervene, the disease was stopped in its tracks.

60、 64 (fortunate), we now know how to prevent cholera, thanks to the work of John Snow. Moreover, Snow transformed the way scientists study diseases. For this reason, Snow is considered 65 father of modern epidemiology.第三节 单词拼写(共5 小题；每小题1分，满分5分)根据汉语及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。66. The advisor talked about m

61、aintaining a reasonable e (期望)when studying abroad.67. Which is a more r (可靠的)guide for understanding someones feelings, their body language or the words they speak?68. People who c (咀嚼)too quickly end up eating too much food because they still feel hungry.69. He s (怀疑)that the woman staying in the

62、flat above was taking drugs.70. Some people would prefer to stop the use of man-made chemicals in agriculture e (完全地).第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)你们班下周要举行英语辩论赛，主题是：Which is better while studying abroad, living in the host family or campus dormitory?请写一篇辩论稿，内容包括：1.表明观点；2.分析原因；3.得出结论。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2

63、.首句已给出，请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Nowadays, many students go abroad for further study. 第二节(满分25分)阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落的开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。When she was twelve years old, Raha earned a scholarship to study at a hoarding school in England. Her father told her to study hard and practice running every day in England

64、. She nodded because that is much easier than staying happy in a completely new country. Several days later, she kissed her family and boarded the plane for England. As the plane took off, she looked out of the window at the goats and brown rivers of Kenya. She stared down at the green fields where

65、she used to run like the wind, barefoot(赤脚的).At school in England, Raha had lots of math problems to solve, essays to write, and hooks to read. She also joined in the school running team. They were preparing for an important running race, in which runners from different schools took part. In order t

66、o practice running, her coach gave her a striped shirt, white shorts, shoes with cleats(防滑钉)and another pair with spongy soles(吸水鞋底)for cross-country. Honestly speaking, she had always run barefoot at home, so the shoes felt tight(紧的). But all the other runners wore shoes and Raha didnt want to be d

67、ifferent.The team practiced every weekday afternoon. On Saturdays, everyone watched football- everyone but Raha. She would run alone on the country roads barefoot and run over fields thick with niud just as in her hometown. Each day at lunch, she would sit alone in the large dining hall, eating dish

68、es totally strange to her and missing her family.One Saturday, Raha ran up a hill and found herself in a barnyard(谷仓前的空场地). To her surprise, one of her classmates, Thomas, stood just inside the barn doors. After he greeted her, Raha asked, Why arent you watching football? I have to help my father, said Thomas, but why arent you wearing your shoes?注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。On hearing this question, Raha felt awkward. On the day of the race, all the runners were wearing professional suits and shoes except Raha.