山东省新泰市第一中学东校2020_2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题202105120160.doc

1、山东省新泰市第一中学东校2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，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）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. Wh

2、at color hair does the missing girl have?A. Red. B. Brown. C. Black. 2. What does the man want to do?A. Buy a piano in the supermarket. B. Place an ad for his old piano. C. Get a piano through the newspaper. 3. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Drop maths. B. Ask his professor for help. C. T

3、urn to the student government. 4. How does the man feel about the grade?A. Disappointed. B. Surprised. C. Confused. 5. Where will the speakers probably meet?A. In the library.B. At the museum. C. At the dentists.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段

4、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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. How long havent the speakers met each other?A. About six months. B. About a year. C. About two years. 7. In which department does the woman work now?A. The German department. B. The English department. C. The Spanish depa

5、rtment. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。8. Who called the man twice?A. His family. B. His secretary. C. The woman. 9. When did the speakers originally plan to meet?A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday. 10. What will the speakers do next Monday afternoon?A. Attend a party. B. Pick up their uncle. C. Wor

6、k on their contract. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。11. What will the woman do?A. Go downtown. B. Take a holiday. C. Go for a business trip. 12. When does the woman plan to arrive?A. On Friday night. B. At midday Saturday. C. On Sunday night. 13. What is the woman likely to take?A. Skirts. B. A heavy coat. C

7、. A sweater. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。14. Whom will Brian meet tomorrow?A. Frank. B. Betsy. C. The sales director. 15. How did the sales director find the mans work?A. Satisfied. B. Average. C. Disappointed. 16. What does Brian want to do tomorrow?A. Make a presentation. B. Go to the Head Office. C. To

8、ur around the town. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What is the aim of the program?A. To keep trainees in shape. B. To develop leadership skills. C. To build team spirit. 18. What will the trainees do during the program?A. Make plans for a journey. B. Prepare reports for the company. C. Attend lectures on

9、 management. 19. How long will the program last?A. 2 days. B. 8 days. C. 12 days. 20. What should people do to join the program?A. Sign on the paper. B. Pay the deposit. C. Take a test. 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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AMany workers have had no choice but

10、to adapt to working from home in recent months since offices shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic (新冠疫情). And the noisy situation and endless housework may result in a terrible emotion. A new option is waiting for you. That is WFH: work from a hotel.Hotel FigueroA special program titled Work Perks

11、 aims to reposition some of 94-year-old Hotel Figueros 268 rooms as day-use offices.According to Managing Director Connie Wang, the set-up launched in June and is a great opportunity to get out of their houses with high-speed Wi-Fi, unlimited printing privileges and free parking. The 350-square-foot

12、 rooms sell for $ 129 per day, with an option to extend to an overnight stay for an additional $ 20.The WytheA boutique hotel in Brooklyn. The hotel recently announced a partnership with co-working office space company Industrious through which it is recycling 13 second-story guest rooms to serve as

13、 offices for up to four people. Each of the rooms has a small outdoor platform, and dogs are welcome. Pricing starts at $ 200 and goes up to $ 275, depending on how many people use the space.The SawyerThe Sawyer, in Sacramento, California, is offering pool cabanas (更衣室) for use as outdoor offices, c

14、omplete with fast Wi-Fi, free parking and catered lunch for $ 150 per day.HotelsByDayYannis Moati founded HotelsByDay back in 2015. That company has grown to include more than 1,500 hotels, and has seen a significant increase in the number of inquiries for day-use bookings lately. Moati said the cur

15、rent situation will force hotels to upgrade themselves to stay alive, and he predicted that offering rooms for day-use only is one of the directions they will go.21. How much should one pay for a 24-hour stay in Hotel Figuero?A. $ 129.B. $ 149.C. $ 150.D. $ 200.22. Which hotel allows pets in?A. The

16、Wythe.B. The Sawyer.C. HotelsByDay.D. Hotel Figuero.23. What do we know about Yannis Moati?A. He started a program titled Work Perks.B. He has upgraded at least 1,500 rooms.C. He usually predicts everything correctly.D. He is optimistic about the WFH trend.BOur lives changed tracks the day our daugh

17、ter was born. My wife and I felt settled in the United Kingdomwed even bought a house 6 months earlierbut the arrival of our daughter forced a moment of reflection. We wondered whether we should move back to our native Brazil. I remember looking down at our newborn baby and thinking about how differ

18、ent her life would be there. In our native country, wed be closer to our family and culture. But in the United Kingdom, I had the funding and lab resources I needed for my costly and highly specialized research program. Would such a move sink my career?Several events over the next few months nudged

19、us further in the same direction. We heard that new professor positions had opened up at a university in our hometown, in departments that matched both of our research programs. Then, a few weeks later, I received a call from my brother, who told me that our father had passed away. A deep sadness ma

20、de me feel that I was losing precious time with my loved ones.There was no doubt it was the right time to return to Brazil. We applied for the professorships and both received offers. It felt like our personal and professional lives were falling into place. It wasnt easy getting started with my rese

21、arch in Brazil. However, I didnt receive any startup funding for my lab and I had to share equipment with other professors. Nine years later, I still havent been able to perform the kind of experiments that U. K. funding would have allowed.But looking back, I have no complaint. Weve been able to hav

22、e big meals with our extended family on weekends. We had a second child, and our kids are growing up close to their cousins who are around the same age. We are living the lives we wanted to liveworking on rewarding research while staying true to what we feel is best for ourselves and for our family.

23、24. What is the root reason for the familys moving back home?A. Eagerness to live in their culture.B. Loss of a beloved family member.C. Concerns about their girls growth.D. Promising career choices in the future.25. What does the underlined phrase “nudged us further” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.

24、 Reduced our anxieties.B. Strengthened our determination.C. Weighed the strengths and weaknesses.D. Increased our uncertainty.26. What is the authors attitude toward life back at home?A. Content.B. Regretful.C. Uncertain.D. Disapproving.27. What is the main idea of the text?A. Where theres love, the

25、res home.B. When trouble comes, its your family that supports you.C. East or west, home is the best.D. Your children need your presence more than your presents.CSleep problems in early childhood may be linked to the development of certain mental health disorders in adolescence, according to a new re

26、search.A study of 7,155 children in the United Kingdom found that waking up frequently during the night and irregular sleep routines as babies and toddlers was linked to psychotic experiences in children ages 12 and 13. Also, children who slept for shorter periods at night were more likely to be ass

27、ociated with borderline personality disorder at ages 11 and 12.The research, which published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, was the first time possible links between early childhood sleep problems and adolescent psychotic experiences and borderline personality disorder (BPD) symptoms have been exam

28、ined.“We know from previous research that persistent nightmares in children have been associated with both psychosis and borderline personality disorder,” said lead author Isabel at the Institute of Mental Health at the University of Birmingham.“But nightmares dont tell the whole story. Weve found t

29、hat, in fact, a number of behavioral sleep problems in childhood can point towards these problems in adolescence,” she said.Adolescence, typically defined as the ages between 10 and 19, is a key period in human development because of brain and hormonal (荷尔蒙的) changes, and it is now thought to be whe

30、n many mental health problems start.Prior research in Australia found that babies with persistent severe sleep problems in their first year were at greater risk for anxiety and emotional issues in later childhood. Sleep problems in children and adolescents have been shown to predict the development

31、of various emotional and behavioral problems, including depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD, 多动症), risk-taking and aggression. However, findings have been inconsistent, especially when based on objective measurements of sleep, rather than parental reports.Sleep and me

32、ntal health are closely connected in adults, with sleep problems increasing the risk for developing particular mental illnesses as well as resulting from mental health issues.28. What can we know from paragraph 3?A. Childhood sleep problems probably cause youth mental health problems.B. Severe sleep

33、 problems in childhood lead to emotional issues.C. Persistent nightmares in children are closely related to psychosis.D. The research has not been known to the public.29. What does “it” refer to in paragraph 6?A. Adolescence.B. Key period.C. Human development.D. Hormonal change.30. According to the

34、Australian research, older children who had long-term serious sleep issues at one year old are more likely to _.A. grow slowlyB. develop ADHDC. do badly in lessonsD. suffer from anxiety31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. A Study About Childhood Sleep Problems Is Under Pr

35、ogressB. Pay Attention to Children Who Lack SleepC. Childhood Sleep Issues Linked to Adolescent Mental Health ProblemsD. How to Help Children Develop a Good Sleep HabitDAs people get older, the types and numbers of friends they have tend to change. As young adults, humans have large groups of friend

36、s. With age, they often prefer to spend their time with just a few close, positive individuals. Researchers long believed that this aging attraction toward meaningful relationships was unique to humans, but a new study finds that chimps (大猩猩) also have similar tendencies.Rosati and her colleagues us

37、ed 78,000 hours of observations made over 20 years from the Kibale Chimpanzee Project in Uganda. The data looked at the social interactions of 21 male chimps between 15 and 58 years old. The researchers only studied male chimps because they show stronger social bonds and have more social interaction

38、s than female chimps.Researchers found that wild chimpanzees share a similar pattern of social aging with humans. Rosati says, “They prefer strong, mutual social bonds and interact with others in more positive ways as they get older.” The older chimpanzees preferred spending more time with chimps th

39、at they had become friends with over the years. They would sit close to these long-time companions and groom (梳毛) each other. By contrast, younger chimps had more one-sided relationships where they would groom a friend, but the action wasnt returned.Older male chimps were also more likely to spend m

40、ore time alone. The researchers said that they showed a shift from negative interactions to more positive ones, preferring to spend their later years in nonconfrontational (非对抗性的), positive relationships. Researchers call the preference a “positivity bias”.Researchers theorize that chimps, like huma

41、ns, are able to change their social focus as they age. “We propose that this aging pattern may be the result of shared changes in our abilities to regulate our emotions with age,” Rosati says. “This shared pattern between chimpanzees and humans could represent an adaptive response where older adults

42、 focus on important social relationships that provide benefits and avoid interactions that have negative consequences as they lose competitive fighting ability.”32. What does the new study find about chimps?A. Male chimps show more interactions than females.B. Old chimps dont care about friends as m

43、uch as young ones.C. Chimps concentrate more on meaningful relations with age.D. Chimps share aging problems similar to human beings.33. How did Rosati and her colleagues conduct their research?A. By studying the data provided by other researchers.B. By making scientific investigations and observati

44、ons.C. By setting up models on the computer in the lab.D. By monitoring both the humans and chimps behavior.34. What do researchers think causes this aging attraction to meaningful relationships?A. Inability to regulate emotions.B. Eagerness to build closer relationships.C. Loss of competitiveness i

45、n strength.D. Failure to adapt to the changeable nature.35. Where does this text probably come from?A. A short story collection.B. A popular science magazine.C. A graduate research paper.D. A biology textbook.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。How do we rid ourselves

46、 of the negative thoughts and return to a place of peace and acceptance? Read on for some expert-guided tips.First, dont suppress (抑制) the negative thought. “Research shows that its important not to suppress negative thoughts as this only makes it worse. 36 Then, select a positive thought or visual

47、to engage with in place of the negative thought that you set free,” Dr. Carla Marie Manly, and author of Joy from Fear, tells She Knows.Dont forget to breathe. “Close your eyes and breathe in for a count of four; then breathe out slowly to the count of four. When worries and stress begin to rise, be

48、 kind to yourself. 37 A worried mind gets very calm when its focused on breathing rather than worrying,” says Manly. 38 “Just because you have a thought doesnt mean its true. When you notice youre being hard on yourself or thinking very negatively, take a step back and question the thought youre hav

49、ing,” suggests Touroni. “ 39 Are you jumping to conclusions?”Try a positive message mantra (咒语). When negative thoughts get a hold on you, Manly recommends focusing on a positive message or mantra that feels strong and calming for you. “For example, your mantra might be, All will be well. 40 ” Manly

50、 suggests keeping a copy of your mantra in your wallet, on your mirror, and on your desk for a handy reminder during stressful moments.A. Things will work out.B. Think of a peaceful image instead.C. Dont believe everything you think.D. And then pause to relax and breathe.E. Is there any evidence to

51、support this?F. Can you trace back to where this all started?G. Instead, notice the negative thought and then let it float away.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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Arnold Schwarzenegger is considered to be one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time

52、. He won the Mr. Universe title in bodybuilding at 20. Though famous then, Arnold was not 41 with that. His drive and 42 took him into acting, and he became the wealthiest Hollywood superstar. 43 the top in two different fields was not enough for him. In 2003 he became the 38th Governor of Californi

53、a and then returned to acting.As a young man in his homeland of Austria, Arnold was 44 for his dedication to bodybuilding. He worked hard to gain the impressive physique (体格) that 45 him at the top of his sport. In 1968, Arnold moved to the USA and brought with him an 46 thirst for success. In 1970,

54、 he won the first of his Mr. Olympia titles in New York. That same year he 47 in his first film. In 1975, Arnold retired from bodybuilding to 48 on his acting career. Again, his single-mindedness in 49 his ambition has seen him star in a long list of box-office successes.Arnold has enjoyed three suc

55、cessful careers, and he hasnt 50 yet. He will take every chance to act. He credits his success to his 51 to life. This is because he is supremely confident and 52 to take risks. He sees failure as another 53 on the road to success. Arnold believes the struggle will make us 54 . Strength comes from f

56、ighting back against those who want you to fail, or believe you will 55 fail.41. A. concernedB. tiredC. boredD. content42. A. prideB. selflessnessC. ambitionD. curiosity43. A. ReachingB. SeeingC. HoldingD. Leaving44. A. noted B. chargedC. rememberedD. intended45. A. ledB. stoppedC. taughtD. put46. A

57、. uncomfortableB. unstoppableC. unforgettableD. unavoidable47. A. competedB. brokeC. gaveD. starred48. A. commentB. concentrateC. congratulateD. count49. A. limitingB. losingC. hidingD. seeking50. A. graduatedB. leftC. finishedD. succeeded51. A. introductionB. attitudeC. determinationD. gratitude52.

58、 A. certainB. activeC. carefulD. willing53. A. opportunityB. obstacleC. oppositeD. occupation54. A. quickerB. happierC. strongerD. healthier55. A. unfortunatelyB. necessarilyC. importantlyD. probably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。A 30-year-old man was finally rescued from t

59、he Alaskan wilderness after his cabin burned down, 56 (leave) him trapped in the snow for almost three weeks.Tyson Steele had been living alone 57 several months in a small house in Skwentna, a town 58 (locate) 70 miles northwest of Anchorage. He had been burning a fire in 59 (he) woodstove back in

60、December when a piece of flaming cardboard 60 (fly) up his fireplace chimney and landed on his roof, 61 started a slow fire that eventually left the cabin in ruins. Since Skwentna only has a population of about 35 people, Steeles 62 (near) neighbor lived about 20 miles away. With no means of 63 (com

61、municate) to call for help, Steele endured(容忍；忍耐) sub-zero temperatures 64 severe weather conditions wearing long johns (秋裤), boots with no socks, and a heavy wool sweater.When his family and friends hadnt heard from Steele for several 65 (week), they requested a welfare check from Alaska State Troo

62、pers. As a helicopter flew over the area, they caught sight of Steele waving his arms in the air next to a massive “SOS” sign that he had stamped into the snow.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，目前食品安全问题引起了人们的广泛关注。一些生产厂家为了降低成本、追求利润，减少了必要的安全措施，致使一些劣质食品流入市场，对人们的健康产生了极大的危害。请你就此事给一家英文报社写封信，谈谈个人看法并呼吁整个社

63、会关注此事。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。It was late, about 10:15 p.m., when Janice arrived at the Bellport, New York train station. Shed just returned from visiting her mother who lives in Philadelphia. Brought up by the single mother alone since 4 year

64、s old, Janice made it a rule to visit her every other month. She quickly got off the train, walked into the parking lot and jumped into her car. All these were so familiar to her since she had traveled the route so many times. After a short break, Janice happily began the 20-minute drive home. She k

65、new that her husband and seven-year-old son were eagerly waiting for her return. She was practically driving on automatic pilot: a left onto Station Road, then a left on Montauk Highway, and then wham! Out of nowhere on that awful night, a minivan (小面包车) hit Janices car, knocking her backward some 1

66、00 feet onto the railroad tracks. Janice sat in the car, injured but mostly just shocked by the impact (撞击) and by the vehicles airbags. Realizing what had happened after a few seconds, she was scared and tried to escape from the car. But she failed to open the door. Hopeless, she could only pray th

67、at someone might pass by and save her.As it happened, Peter was getting ready for bed. Hed just closed his book and was going to bed when he heard the loud sound of metal on metal and shattering (破碎) glass coming from not far outside his bedroom window. A volunteer firefighter and retired teacher, P

68、eter, 64, never stopped to think. He grabbed a flashlight and ran out of the door in his nightclothes, knowing that there could be a car accident nearby and it was difficult for the police to reach there in a short time on such a dark night. The first car he came upon, 2,000 feet from his front yard

69、, was the minivan that had hit Janices. Peter rushed over to check if the driver was alive. Once he concluded the driver was OK, he looked around and spotted Janices car on the railroad tracks.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。All of a sudden, he heard a sound: the bells signalling an on-coming

70、 train._As a volunteer firefighter, Peter calmly ran to the passenger side. _ 高二下期中考试参考答案 2021.5.听力15 CBCBB 610 BCCAC 1115 BACAA 1620 CBCCA阅读 21-23 BAD 24-27 ABAC 28-31 AADC 32-35 CBCB 36-40 GDCEA完型 41. D 42. C 43. A 44.A 45. D 46. B 47. D 48. B 49. D 50. C 51. B 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. B语法填空 56. leav

71、ing 57. for 58. located 59. His 60. flew 61. which 62. nearest 63. communication/communicating 64. and 65. weeks 参考范文：Dear Sir/Madam,Im writing to talk about the problem of food safety nowadays. To reduce costs and make more profits, some food companies dont take necessary safety measures to guarant

72、ee the food quality. As a result, more and more low-quality food flows into the market, doing great harm to consumers health.In my opinion, food is essential to human beings. We could not live without safe food. If no notice is taken of food safety, the health of the whole nation will suffer. So I c

73、all on the whole society to take action and put an end to the low-quality food. Only in this way can we live a healthier life.Yours truly,Li Hua第二节 读后续写参考范文：Para 1: All of a sudden, he heard a sound: the bells signalling an on-coming train. Peter knew the train was speeding toward them and saw its h

74、eadlight in the distance. Without hesitation, he rushed to Janices car and banged on the drivers side window. “Help!” Janice shouted loudly. Peter responded immediately, “Dont worry. I will get you off right now!” He repeatedly pulled the handle with the force, but due to the strong impact, the door

75、 was too severely damaged to open.Para 2: As a volunteer firefighter, Peter calmly ran to the passenger side. After smashing the door open with a rock, he pushed aside the airbags, grabbed Janices arms, and pulled her toward him across the passenger seat until he could help her out. Once Janice was

76、out of the car, he carried her to safety behind a signal box a few feet away as quickly as he could. Within about 30 seconds, the train crashed into Janices car. Peters heroic actions were reported by the local newspaper, but he simply said, “ Any firefighter would have done what I did. Were always on duty.”