广东省汕头市澄海中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、广东省汕头市澄海中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题(满分135分，考试时间120分钟)第I卷第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ALife under lockdown is strange and lonely but people are finding ways to come together and support those in need by volunteering. Here are just a few mo

2、re ways you can take part in.NHS RespondersAfter asking retired medical professionals to return to work, the government has also put out a call for 250,000 volunteers to support the NHS (National Health System). You can apply to be a community response volunteer, collecting and delivering supplies f

3、or those in isolation; a patient transport volunteer, helping patients who are dismissed from hospital get home and settled; and an NHS transport volunteer, to assist with delivery of medical supplies.GAILS BakeryAs well as baking breads and pastries for the general public, GAJLs is supplying front-

4、line NHS teams with fresh food, and they need more help to get it where it needs to be. If you want to lend a hand, drop them an email.Re-engageRe-engage is a voluntary group that helps reduce loneliness among old people and given that so many people are isolated because of the virus outbreak, they

5、need more volunteers to become call companions. If you want to join them in the telephone befriending service, contact them at 18112256.A Plate For LondonThis online platform helps match volunteers with Londoners in need. Now they are focusing on doorstep deliveries of food parcels and hot meals to

6、children who rely on free school meals and those who have lost their jobs as a result of the widespread disease.1. What is the duty of a patient transport volunteer?A. Picking up patients. B. Sending patients home.C. Moving patients to clinics.D. Delivering supplies for patients.2. Which volunteer g

7、roup especially cares for the senior?A. NHS Responders. B. GAILs Bakery.C. Re-engage. D. A Plate For London.3. Who may be offered food by the online platform?A. The aged. B. The volunteers.C. The patients. D. The unemployed.BNot so long ago, Shelly Ann Francis Pryce was just an average high school a

8、thlete. There was every indication that she was just another American teenager without much of a future. However, Stephen Francis observed then eighteen-year-old Shelly Ann and was convinced that he had seen the beginning of true greatness. Her time was not exactly impressive, but even so, he believ

9、ed there was something the other coaches had overlooked when they had assessed her and found her lacking. He decided to offer Shelly Ann a place in his very strict training seasons. Their cooperation quickly produced results, and at Jamaicas Olympic games in early 2008, Shelly Annbeat Jamaicas uncha

10、llenged queen of the sprint(短跑).Then, at the Beijing Olympic she became the first Jamaican woman ever to win the 100 meters Olympic gold. She did it again one year on at the World Championship in Briton, becoming world champion with a time of 10.73the fourth record ever.Shelly-Anners journey to beco

11、ming the fastest woman on earth has been anything but smooth and effortless. She grew up in one of Jamaicas toughest inner-city communities known as Waterhouse, where she lived in a one-room apartment, sleeping four in a bed with her mother and two brothers. Waterhouse, one of the poorest communitie

12、s in Jamaica, is a really violent and overpopulated place. Her mother Maxime, one of a family of fourteen, had been an athlete herself as a young girl but had to stop after she had her first baby. However, Maxime determined to ensure that her kids would not end up in Waterhouses poverty. One of the

13、first things Maxime used to do was taking Shelly-Ann to the track.Shelly-Anns victory was far greater than personal glory. The night she won Olympic gold, the routine murders in Waterhouse and the drug wars in the neighbouring streets stopped. The dark cloud above one of the worlds toughest criminal

14、 neighbourhoods simply disappeared for a few days. “I have so much fire burning for my country,” Shelly said. She plans to start a foundation for homeless children and wants to build a community centre in Waterhouse. She hopes to inspire the Jamaicans to lay down their weapons. She intends to fight

15、to make it a womans as well as a mans world.4. Why did Stephen Francis decide to coach Shelly-Ann?A. He had a strong desire to free her family from trouble.B. He sensed a great potential in her despite her weaknesses.C. She had big problems maintaining her performance.D. She suffered a lot of defeat

16、s at the previous track meets.5. What made Maxime decide to train her daughter on the track?A. Her success and lessons in her career.B. Her wish to get Shelly-Ann out of poverty.C. Her interest in Shelly-Anns quick profit.D. Her early entrance into the sprinting world.6. What can we infer from Shell

17、y-Anns statement underlined in Paragraph 4?A. She was highly rewarded for her efforts.B. She was eager to do more for her country.C. She became an athletic star in her country.D. She was the envy of the whole community.7. What is the best title for the passage?A. The Making of a Great AthleteB. The

18、Dream for ChampionshipC. The Key to High PerformanceD. The Power of Full ResponsibilityCAsk any readers who their favorite fictional character in a novel is and youll likely get a detailed explanation about the beloved character that they admire. It might even sound like theyre talking about a perso

19、n they know.In a study, researchers looked at the brains of a group of people over nine days. Half of the group read the novel Pompeii, and half didnt. After examining, researchers found the readers brains showed heightened connectivity (连通性) in some areas. This is likely because the brain imagines

20、the movement and emotions of the character they read about in the book. Even though the participants were then asked not to read the novel, they kept this heightened connectivity. We call that a “shadow activity”, almost like a muscle memory. So even after youve finished a book, your brain keeps tho

21、se benefits for some time afterwards.It has been suggested that people who read a lot of fiction become more empathic (移情作用的), because fiction is a simulation (模仿) of social experiences, in which people practice and improve their interpersonal skills. The people who not only read fiction, but felt a

22、 high level of “emotional transportation” while reading - as compared to people who werent taken by the story or who read non-fiction -displayed higher levels of empathy when tested. Increase of empathy is important for people because empathy is positively related to creativity, performance at work

23、and cooperative behaviors.Besides, reading improves “Theory of Mind”. It is “the ability to understand that others have mental states that are different from ones own.” Of various activities, reading novels has been found to improve this ability, while watching television programs or movies has been

24、 found to do just the opposite - a reduced understanding of others and weaker cognitive (认知的) development overall.Maybe we should put more of a priority on novel-reading. And many readers believe that reading a novel is far better and more meaningful than watching any movie. As David Kidd of the New

25、 School study said, “Fiction is not just a simulator of a social experience; it is a social experience.”8. What is implied in the Paragraph 2?A. Reading novels is just a waste of time.B. Reading novels can help people become happy.C. Reading novels increases connectivity in our brain.D. Reading nove

26、ls helps enhance our memory greatly.9What do we know about novel readers from Paragraph 3?A. They tend to be emotional in social experiences.B. They understand the emotions of people better.C. They like to talk about their favorite characters.D. They are more sensitive to everything.10. Whats the ef

27、fect of watching TV or movies?A. It distinguishes your views from those of others.B. It contributes to your cognitive development.C. It reduces your empathy for others a lot.D. It changes your overall mental states.11. What does the underlined word “priority” in the last paragraph mean?A. Preference

28、.B. opportunity C. Exposure. D. possibility第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。 Everyone is aware that taking good care of our bodies can prevent many medical problems from occurring later. However, we often have less awareness of preventative actions we should take to

29、 help with mental health (心理健康) problems. While our mental health may be fine right now, many of us will struggle at some point. _12_ Its impossible to get through life without challenges, but our mental health prevention habits can help us get through difficult times. _13_Keep active. The more acti

30、ve you physically, mentally and socially are, the higher the level of your mental wellness is likely to be. So go for walks and learn something new. There are many other ways to be active. _14_Be connected. Regular involvement in social activities with supportive friends and family improves your abi

31、lity to handle disappointments, and everything else life throws at you. _15_ But you can be involved in any manner; even volunteering for an organization can help you be more social._16_ The nature of these activities varies widely from person to person. The key is to identify what gives your life m

32、eaning. Volunteering, coaching, teaching, etc. all can contribute to increasing your sense of confidence and satisfaction with life. Many activities can address more than one. The key is to make a plan and stick with it. If you are already struggling, begin to practice these ways to help your recove

33、ry.A. Here are three practical steps.B. However, good mental health is important.C. Stresses, disappointments and disasters happen.D. Overcome lifes challenges before they happen.E. Be committed to activities that give life meaning.F. The key is to find what keeps you motivated and interested.G. Thi

34、s can be difficult when you move to a new town or as you get older. 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I come from one of those families where you have to yell at the dinner table to get in a word. Everyone has a strong 17 , and talk

35、s at the same time, and no one has a 18 leading to heated (激烈的) arguments. We often talk or even debate with each other on different topics. 19 a family like mine has made me more 20 about the world around me, making me tend to question anything anyone tells me. But it has also made me realize that

36、Im not a good listener. And when I say “listening”, Im not 21 to the nodding-your-head-and- 22 -answering-Uh-huh-or-Ooh-I-see sort. I mean the kind of listening where you find yourself deeply 23 with the person youre speaking with, when his story becomes so 24 that your world becomes less about you

37、and more about him. No, I was never very good at that. I spent summer in South Africa two years ago. I worked for a good non-profit 25 called Noah, which works 26 on behalf of children affected by AIDS. But 27 you asked me what I really did in South Africa, Id tell you one thing: I listened, and I l

38、istened. Sometimes I 28 , but mostly I listened. And had I not spent two months 29 , I might have missed the 30 moment when a quiet little girl at one of Noahs community centers, orphaned (孤儿) at the age of three, whispered after a long 31 , “I love you.” 32 that summer, I knew how to hear. I could

39、sit down with anyone and hear their 33 and nod and respond at the 34 timebut most of the time I was 35 about the next words out of my own mouth. Ever since my summer in South Africa, I have noticed that its in those moments when my mouth is closed and my 36 is wide open that Ive learned the most abo

40、ut other people, and perhaps about myself.17. A. quality B. influence C. opinion D. guess18. A. responsibility B. problem C. schedule D. request 19. A. Belonging to B. Believing in C. Bringing up D. Struggling for 20. A. anxious B. curious C. nervous D. adventurous21. A. objecting B. appealing C. tu

41、rning D. referring 22. A. rudely B. loudly C. politely D. gratefully23. A. identifying B. quarreling C. debating D. fighting24. A. vivid B. magical C. mind-numbing D. time-consuming25. A. school B. organization C. factory D. church 26. A. effortlessly B. timelesslyC. aimlessly D. tirelessly27. A. un

42、less B. because C. although D. if28. A. applauded B. spoke C. wept D. complained29. A. studying B. traveling C. listening D. working30. A. touching B. frustrating C. astonishing D. fascinating31. A. delay B. course C. journey D. silence32. A. Before B. After C. Except D. Since33. A. needs B. stories

43、 C. comments D. cases34. A. valuable B. free C. right D. same35. A. talking B. arguing C. learning D. thinking36. A. sympathy B. spirit C. mindD. family第II卷第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题, 每空1.5分，共15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。 Thirty years ago, an elderly Canadian couple undertook a unique project with

44、the purpose of helping Canadians have a better understanding of China _37_ (base) on how the Chinese view themselves and the issues they face.Their efforts resulted _38_ the birth of a 1985 book, Understanding China Through Cartoons. They _39_ (official) donated it to China on June 10, 2019. _40_ (p

45、romote) knowledge about China among Canadians, they _41_ (found) the Society for a Better Understanding of China in the early 1970s, _42_ is now noted as the Canada-China Friendship Society.The elderly couple _43_ (be) determined to gift China with it as their admiration for Chinese culture a role d

46、ating back thousands of years.“China is the only nation that has been able to maintain its cultural _44_ (grow) for thousands of years,” the husband said.In fact, communication has been _45_ best way to promote each others understanding and trust. We need _46_ (many) people like the elderly Canadian

47、 couple as well as more institutions like the Canada-China Friendship Society.第三部分 基础知识运用（共两节，满分25分）第一节 单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）根据首字母或者中文意思写出相应的单词，并用适当的形式填空。47. During the year you worked in China, did you have _ (难忘的) memories？48. I found myself in a _ (左右为难) and really didnt know what to do for the

48、 best.49. Many people choose to shop in a supermarket as it offers a wide _ (多种多样) of goods.50. He is being _ (治疗) for a rare skin disease.51. He has _ (学到) a good knowledge of Chinese during his stay in China.52. A g_ person is someone who wants more than he really needs.53. He deserves the highest

49、 praise for his b_ because he rescued a boy from the fire.54. The first time I went to Japan, I was a little nervous and u_.55. I cant c_ with all that noise going on.56. Im afraid I cant make it at 2:30 p.m., because I have an a_ with the doctor at that time.第二节 根据中文意思完成下列句子（每空一词，每空0.5分，满分15分）57. H

50、is lecture was so fascinating that it _ _ _ _ _ the audience.他的讲座如此精彩，给观众们留下深刻的印象。58. She _ _ _ _ the focus of her camera. 她对相机的焦距作了一些调整。59. The professor _ _ _ _ that the project had been finished by the students independently. 教授高兴地发现学生们已独立完成了该项目。60. When she graduated, she _ _ journalism. 她毕业后从事新

51、闻业。61. Mary sat at her desk, _ _ books and papers. 玛丽坐在桌前，周围堆满了书和报纸。62. It costs between 50$ and 70$, _ _ what you want. 费用在50至70美元之间，取决于你想要什么。63. The ropes hold you _ _ so that you dont fall. 绳子会把你固定在适当的位置，这样你就不会掉下去。64. I _ _ _ that the couple will marry next year. 我已得到消息说他们俩明年结婚。65. _ _ heat made

52、us cold. 没有暖气使我们感到很冷。66. Knowing how to give first aid really _ _ _ _ in case of emergency. 你知道如何急救，在紧急情况下会起很大作用。 第四部分 写作（满分25分） 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。One weekend in July, Jane and her husband, Tom, had driven three hours to camp overnight by a lake in the forest. Unfortunately, on the way a

53、n unpleasant subject came up and they started to quarrel. By the time they reached the lake, Jane was so angry that she said to Tom, “Im going to find a better spot for us to camp” and walked away.With no path to follow, Jane just walked on for quite a long time. After she had climbed to a high plac

54、e, she turned around, hoping to see the lake. To her surprise, she saw nothing but forest and, far beyond, a snowcapped mountain top. She suddenly realized that she was lost.“Tom!” she cried. “Help!”No reply. If only she had not left her mobile phone in that bag with Tom. Jane kept moving, but the f

55、arther she walked, the more confused she became. As night was beginning to fall, Jane was so tired that she had to stop for the night. Lying awake in the dark, Jane wanted very much to be with Tom and her family. She wanted to hold him and tell him how much she loved him.Jane rose at the break of da

56、y, hungry and thirsty. She could hear water trickling (滴落) somewhere at a distance. Quickly she followed the sound to a stream. To her great joy, she also saw some berry bushes. She drank and ate a few berries. Never in her life had she tasted anything better. Feeling stronger now, Jane began to wal

57、k along the stream and hope it would lead her to the lake.As she picked her way carefully along the stream, Jane heard a helicopter. Is that for me? Unfortunately, the trees made it impossible for people to see her from above. A few minutes later, another helicopter flew overhead. Jane took off her

58、yellow blouse, thinking that she should go to an open area and flag them if they came back again.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。Paragraph 1：But no more helicopters came and it was getting dark again. _Paragraph 2：It was daybreak when Jane woke up. _ 澄海中学2020-2021学年度第一学期期中考试高二级英语科试卷参考答案阅

59、读理解 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. C 11. A七选五 12. C 13. A 14. F 15. G 16. E完形填空 17-21 CBABD 22-26 CAABD 27-31 DBCAD 32-36 ABCDC语法填空37. based 38. in 39. officially 40. To promote 41. founded42. which 43. were 44. growth 45. the 46. more单词拼写47. unforgettable 48. dilemma 49. variety 5

60、0. treated 51. acquired52. greedy 53. bravery 54. uncertain55. concentrate 56. appointment完成句子57. made / left a deep impression on 58. made some adjustments to 59. was delighted to find 60. took up 61. surrounded by / with 62. depending on 63. in place 64. have been informed 65. Lack of66. makes a b

61、ig difference作文One possible version：But no more helicopters came and it was getting dark again. Feeling disappointed,Jane had to stay alone for another night. After walking a long distance again, it occurred to her that she had a box of matches with her. She was wild with joy and used them to burn s

62、ome branches so that she could get some warmth. Staring at the jumping fire, Jane thought of all the things that she andTom had experienced together. Only in this way could Jane feel better and fall asleep.It was daybreak when Jane woke up.Feeling refreshed, she continued to walk along thestream to

63、find the way out. At noon,to her great joy, she finally caught sight of a wide water surface at a distance. It was thelake! Also she spotted a crew of policemen seeking along the bank! It seemed that they also spotted her because they were moving towards her! It was Tom who called the police. Finally, they led her to her husband. And the minute they met, they hugged together firmly as if they would never separate again. They got home and have led a happy life ever since.