广西桂林市第十八中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、广西桂林市第十八中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题注意事项： 试卷共8页，答题卡2页。考试时间120分钟,满分150分； 正式开考前，请务必将自己的姓名、考号用黑色水性笔填写清楚并张贴条形码； 请将所有答案填涂或填写在答题卡相应位置，直接在试卷上做答不得分。第I卷（选择题，共 90 分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。1. What did the man do on Saturday?A. He had a picnic. B.

2、 He played tennis. C. He cleaned his car.2. Where are the speakers?A. In a hotel. B. In a restaurant. C. In a repair shop.3. Why is the woman in Texas?A. For work. B. For fun. C. For study.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. The house plan. B. The number of doors. C. The picture of a house.5.

3、What does the woman suggest the man do tonight?A. Watch a movie. B. Study for the test. C. Go to bed early.第二节(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15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。听第6段材料, 回答第6至7题。6. Why does the woman want to buy a robot?A. To help her make money. B. To accompany her mom.

4、C. To take care of her baby.7. When will the man pick up the woman?A. At 1:30 p. m. B. At 2:00 p. m. C. At 3:30 p. m.听第7段材料, 回答第8至9题。8. What s the relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and secretary. C. Business partners.9. What will the man do at 2:00 p. m. tomorrow?A. Have

5、 a meeting. B. Send an e-mail. C. Go to the factory.听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。10. Whats the most important qualification for the job?A. Independence. B. Rich sales experience. C. A pleasant manner with customers.11. How long has the man trained people to use software product?A. Two years. B. Three years. C.

6、 Four years.12. How does the woman probably feel about the man?A. Interested. B. Surprised. C. Satisfied.听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。13. Where is the art exhibition?A. At an art gallery. B. At a shopping mall. C. At an exhibition center.14. What does the man think of the place of the exhibition now?A. It is s

7、trange. B. It is ordinary. C. It is cool.15. What does the painting section mainly show?A. Contemporary paintings. B. Classical paintings. C. Chinese paintings.16. Which section is the most popular?A. The video section. B. The sculpture section. C. The photography section.听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。17. What

8、 should people do to join the City Book Club?A. Make a call. B. Fill in an online form. C. Send back the completed order form.18. What information does the monthly magazine give members?A. The names of all the books sold by the club.B. The list of the newest books available to buy.C. The books that

9、can be exchanged by club members.19. What can we know about the “Book of the Month”?A. It is prepared for new members.B. It is offered at a great bargain. C. Members have to order it for the first year.20. How much time do you have to decide whether to keep a book?A. Two weeks. B. A week. C. Two day

10、s.第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节, 共40分)第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分, 满分30分)AThe best Restaurants for Dinner in Niagara FallsOban InnThe Oban Inn has a storied history that has made it one of the most popular hotels and restaurants in the area. After a big fire over 20 years ago, the entire place was rebuilt with particular att

11、ention paid to the historic details. Dinners have the choices of sitting in one of the three superb dining rooms including a fireside retiring room, a sunroom overlooking an English garden, or a more private historic roomCost： 2345 per person Tel： 020 0813 5080Wine on ThirdWith a lot of praise ranki

12、ng Wine on Third as one of the best places to eat in the area, there is a reason to check out both sides. The restaurant is only about a fiveminute walk from Niagara Falls State Park. Its pizzas are a local favorite and a great dealCost： 2045 per person Tel： 014 5382 3328The Rainbow RoomHead chef Ca

13、pra not only brings talent to his dishes, but also plenty of personality. The classically trained chef makes sure to keep things local. The food isnt the only draw of course. With sweeping views of the Falls through the floor to ceiling windows, the Rainbow Room offers some of the best views in town

14、Cost： 2535 per person Tel： 014 5860 1465Tide and Vine Oyster CompanyYoud imagine that the seafood in Niagara Falls has to be out of this world, youd be surprised to hear that tasty sea food is hard to come by. And its the only place that offers a raw bar in the seaCost： 3555 per person Tel： 090 0086

15、 008721. What can we know about Oban Inn？ AIt was built 20 years agoBIts famous for its sceneryCIts one of the most popular hotels and restaurantsDIts retiring room overlooks a garden22. If you are interested in the local pizza，you should call _A020 0813 5080B014 5382 3328C014 5860 1465D090 0086 008

16、723. Who will be most likely to visit the Rainbow Room？ APeople who prefer pizzasBPeople who want a sunroomCPeople who love the sea foodDPeople who enjoy the FallsBI moved to the United States as a teenager. The adjustment to a new place was difficult. But there was major stress in my life at that t

17、ime: I was the only member of my family who spoke English, meaning I had to step up when we dealt with a shop assistant, a waiter and so on. However, there was another universal language I loved to learn as a child: art. Although I connected myself with drawing and painting while in school, I didnt

18、take art as a path to a career. Since my dad always said, “Think about the future”, I did not think he would support the study of art once I went to college. But, to my surprise, it was my parents who suggested it that urged me to apply to technical and liberal arts schools. I was admitted into indu

19、strial design. Its basically to design products and services. I could be doing something more technical or something more related to problem-solving. It was no easy task to do the course including metalworking, woodworking and model making. In one class I just drew cubes for an entire month, which l

20、ed me a question: “Wow! Do I really want to do this? ” But I finally survived the course. Now I am a design strategist for Marshall Moya Design, a famous architecture and interior(室内) design company. I have experience in exhibit design, product design and website design, apart from which I enjoy dev

21、eloping public art in my free time. Throughout my career, Ive picked up different things along the way. The best way to learn in my opinion is through working. Therefore, you can get as many projects as possible. Industrial design kind of makes you an all-round person. 24. What was the authors bigge

22、st problem when first moving to America? A. The adaption to a new environment. B. Difficulty in learning a new language. C. The burden of being a communicator. D. Fathers disapproval of her studying art. 25. What made the author choose to study art? A. Her deep love for art. B. The need of a good jo

23、b.C. Her potential in design. D. The suggestion of her family. 26. Why was the authors experience of drawing cubes mentioned? A. To emphasize her effort as a student. B. To prove the course was difficult. C. To express the regret at her choice. D. To show the basic content of the course. 27. How did

24、 the author feel when she mentioned her career? A. Content. B. Stressed. C. Eager. D. Surprised.CWhile drunken driving may be on the decline, traffic safety experts remain puzzled over how to deal with another alcohol related danger：drunken pedestrians(行人). Pedestrians struck and killed by cars ofte

25、n are extremely drunk. In fact, they are drunken more frequently and with higher blood alcohol levels than drunken drivers who are killed in accidents. Various studies have shown forty percent of adult pedestrians involved in deadly crashes have a blood alcohol level of at least 0.10 which by law in

26、 most states signifies intoxication (醉酒) compared to only 25 percent of drivers in deadly accidents according to recent federal data. Some types of pedestrian accidents have been declining nationally especially those involving children, but the number of adult pedestrians who are drunk when killed i

27、n traffic has remained relatively steady at 2500 a year. The total number of pedestrians killed annually in US traffic accidents is at least 7 000 or one of every seven highway accidents resulting in death. Were dealing here, we think, with a very severe drinking problem that leads to a severe highw

28、ay safety problem, said Richard Blomberg, president of Dunlap and Associates Inc. , in Norwalk Coon. Blomberg, whose consulting company found a very high rate of alcohol involvement in a controlled study of pedestrian accidents in New Orleans, was among several researchers who spoke on the topic at

29、the annual meeting of the Research Councils Transportation Research Board (TRE) in Washington in January. Pedestrian accidents have not received enough attention in the past according to Kay Colpitts who chairs the boards committee on pedestrians. Few methods exist to monitor walking habits she said

30、 and researchers have been puzzled about how to prevent disasters.28. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage？ A. Traffic Safety.B. Drunken Drivers.C. Drunken Pedestrian Accidents.D. A Severe Highway Safety Problem.29. According to recent federal data, drunken drivers with an

31、over 0. 10 blood alcohol level in deadly accidents _.A. are relatively steady at 2 500 a yearB. are 15 percent less than drunken adult walkersC. are at least 7 000 in US traffic accidentsD. make up one seventh of highway accidents30. Among the causes of walkers accidents, the most serious problem is

32、 _.A. long delays in traffic signals causing pedestrians to lose patienceB. former drunken drivers whose licenses are not allowed to use for a timeC. a lack of adult keeping eyes on many children involved in accidentsD. taking too much alcohol and then hanging along the roads31. From the passage we

33、know that Blomberg is _.A. a researcherB. a specialist in traffic safetyC. a clerk of a consulting companyD. a government officialDIf you think of the jobs that robots could never do，you would probably put doctors and teachers atop of the list, its easy to imagine robots and factory workers. But are

34、 we underestimating what robots can do？In some cases, they already do better than doctors at diagnosing illness. Also, some patients might feel more comfortable sharing personal information with a machine than a person. Could there be a place for robots in education after all？ British education expe

35、rt Anthony Seldom thinks so. He even has a date for the robot takeover of the classroom: 2027. He forecasts that robots will do the main job of disseminating knowledge and teachers will be like helpers. Intelligent robots will read students faces, movements and even brain signals. Then they will pas

36、s the information on to each student in the way he or she can understand. However, its not a popular opinion. Most people think its impossible that robots will have the ability to really connect with humans like another human can. One thing is certain, though. A robot teacher is better than no teach

37、er at all. In some parts of the world，there arent enough teachers and 9%-16% of children under the age of 14 dont go to school. That problem could be partly solved by robots because they can teach anywhere. Being a teacher is a difficult job and teachers often feel overworked. Perhaps the question i

38、s not Will robots replace teachers？ but How cant robots help teachers？ Teachers spend a lot of time doing nonteaching work, including more than 1 hour a week marking homework. If robots could cut the time teachers spend marking homework and writing reports, teachers would have more time and energy f

39、or the parts of the job humans do best.32. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about？ A. Robots can do creative work.B. Robots work better than humans.C. Robots will replace doctors soon.D. Robots can do more jobs than imagined.33. What does the underlined word disseminating in paragraph 3 mea

40、n？ A. Storing.B. SpreadingC. Analyzing.D. Replacing.34. Which word best describes the publics attitude to Anthony Setdoms forecast？ A. Reasonable.B. Uncreative.C. Unrealistic.D. Unacceptable.35. Whats the main idea of the text？ A. Whether robots will completely replace human teachers.B. Whether robo

41、ts will evolve by themselves.C. What robots are never able to do.D. What the weakness of robots are.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。The recent pandemic（疫情）has affected all aspects of life, including the way we live. Our homes are no longer singlepurpose spaces. 36 No

42、wonder many architects have predicted how apartment design may advance in the years ahead.l 37 Entrance isnt necessarily a separate room. In smaller units, it might be created by a single wall that blocks views through the unit and creates a sense of enclosure(封闭). But it needs to be designed with a

43、 fronthall closet.l More Flexible Spaces will become a trend. When thoughtfully designed，the dining rooms can quickly change from dining mode to working mode. 38 For example, a windowless alcove（壁凹）can be closed off with sliding glass doors. It can be a space where you can set up a home office, a li

44、brary, or a learning space for children.l Access to the outdoors will be welcome. After spending so much time indoors，having access to fresh air and nature at home is likely to become essential. One way to provide a closer connection to nature may be with larger courtyard gardens. Or it could be acc

45、omplished with more balconies. 39 l Advanced technology will be adopted. A growing awareness of how people pick up viruses from the surfaces they touch will lead to more widespread adoption of smarthome technology. Maybe its going to become a new standard. 40 Or your door will unlock itself when you

46、 come home.” an engineer said.A. Public Spaces are needed.B. A better entrance will catch on.C. Homes could easily be like that.D. Youll be able to talk to the elevator.E. After all, fresh air is important for wellness.F. Moreover, room sizes could also change to create more flexibility.G. Instead t

47、hey now serve as offices, gyms, workshops, classrooms, etc.第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分55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）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Dan Morrison had been an experienced barber for a shop for years. He 41 half a year ago because he wanted to do something meaningful

48、. Later, on a busy 42 in Philadelphia, with a chalkboard saying Haircuts for the homeless, he was 43 free haircuts to any homeless person around Philadelphia.Such a 44 is sure to draw the attention of average passersby. Sean Johnson was no 45 . He was willing to give Dan a job since he was 46 by Dan

49、s spirit as well as his skill. Dan expressed his 47for Seans offer. However，he said he had to 48 because he didnt do this to get paid but just to 49 the homeless. The Haircuts for the homeless thing had always been on Seans 50 . A month later. he invited Dan to his new barbershop after 51 Dan again

50、who was giving haircuts on another street. Sean did something 52 when they got inside-he gave Dan the 53 , saying You can use it 54 till its all done. Its yours now.I 55 the shop. You see many bad things in this city. When you see 56 things, you just want to be a part of them， Scan said. Dan saw thi

51、s as an 57 to do even further good for the homeless and accepted Seans 58 .Tuesday through Sunday， Dans barbershop would be just a 59 one, serving the paying customers. But every Monday would be set aside 60 for providing haircuts for the homeless, still free of charge.41. A. hesitatedB. resignedC.

52、graduatedD. failed42. A. sidewalkB. marketC. squareD. platform43. A. setting asideB. keeping upC. giving outD. taking over44. A. conditionB. reportC. businessD. scene45. A. argumentB. objectionC. funD. exception46. A. impressedB. amazedC. pleasedD. excited47. A. respectB. gratitudeC. affectionD. sym

53、pathy48. A. explainB. compromiseC. declineD. leave49. A. attractB. reflectC. supportD. conduct50. A. honorB. behalfC. wayD. mind51. A. running intoB. turning toC. hearing ofD. looking for52. A. unnecessaryB. unbelievableC. uneasyD. unreasonable53. A. tasksB. keysC. choicesD. tools54. A. graduallyB.

54、temporarilyC. especiallyD. eventually55. A. soldB. namedC. purchasedD. used56. A. wonderfulB. creativeC. familiarD. elegant57. A. optionB. attemptC. experimentD. opportunity58. A. politenessB. kindnessC. requirementD. advice59. A. normalB. uniqueC. newD. modern60. A. casuallyB. randomlyC. particular

55、lyD. occasionally第II卷（非选择题，共 60 分）第一节 请用单词的正确形式填空。（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 61. In the _(深处) of my memory, many things I did with my father still live.62. At 60, he was now approaching _(退休).63. A clean inn near the train station _(推荐) for you to stay when you travel to my city.64.We didnt know you were i

56、n trouble at that time，_ （否则）we would have given you a hand. 65. Sunshine and water are _ (有益的) to living things.66. After a long day of hard work, he finally _ (拽；拉) himself back to his house.67. There was only a _(窄的) gap between the bed and the wall. 68. He made a public _ (道歉) for the teams perf

57、ormance. 69. The young parents are fully _ (占据) with three little children.70. That man was fined for _ (违抗) the traffic rules.第二节 短文填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） Daniel Delvin lives in the same house as his children and sees them every day yet he is unable to recognize them at all. Mr. Devlin, 46, from N

58、unhead, London, is suffering from an 71 （ill） called prosopagnosia（人面失认症）， also 72 （know） as faceblindness， meaning he struggles to recognize faceseven those of his own family.Mr. Delvin， 73 painter, has been forced to memorize his familys voices and body language in order to know who they are. 74 ,

59、 reading voices and body language doesnt always work， and he has even mistaken another boy his son when 75 （pick） his children up from school.Mr. Delvin said, Humans have a special ability to recognize people by seeing their 76 （face） features, but I really dont have this ability. Maybe a good way t

60、o imagine what its like to have prosopagnosia is to try and recognize people by 77 their hands look like.If I 78 （see） my wife Katarina somewhere unexpected and she pretended not to know me, then Im not sure I would know it was her. It often leaves me in some awkward situations， 79 （especial）when I

61、dont recognize the people 80 I should know or I think I know the people that I dont.第三节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 文中共有 10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用()划掉。 修改：在错的词下画一横线（_），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Im Li Hua. Im written to as

62、k you to do me a favor. Two weeks ago, I apply for a part-time job in a library. I will have an interview on next Friday morning. I m not sure of them for lack of interview experience. Would you please tell me which preparations I should make for it? However, it s likely that I may feel nervously an

63、d be at a loss what to do then. Would you like to give me some advices about the interview? I m eager for your timely help. If convenience, shall I call on you this Saturday morning?I would appreciate if you could give me your generous help. I m looking forward to your reply.笫四节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你的

64、一位美国朋友Jane在中国学习中文两年，即将回国现在由你给她发邮件，邀请她参加为她举办的欢送会（farewell party）要点如下；1祝贺她顺利通过考试，她的学习进步很大，为她骄傲；2感谢她帮助你们学习英语；3时间：星期六晚六点；4地点：阳光俱乐部（The Sun Club）302房间2020-2021学年度高二下学期期中考英语 答案听力（1-20）CBAACBABACACBCACCBBA阅读（21-40）CBDCDBACBDADBCAGBFED完形BACDDABCCDABBDCADBAC单词拼写61. depths62. retirement63. is recommended 64.

65、otherwise 65. beneficial66. dragged67. narrow 68. apology 69. occupied 70. disobeying语填71. illness72. known73. a 74. However 75. picking76. facial 77. what 78. saw 79. especially 80. that/who/whom改错Im Li Hua. Im written to ask you to do me a favor. Two weeks ago, I apply for a part-time job in a lib

66、rary. writingappliedI will have an interview on next Friday morning. Im not sure of them for lack of interview experience. Wouldityou please tell me which plans I should make for it? However, its likely that I may feel nervously and be whatFurthermore/Besides/Moreovernervousat a loss what to do then

67、. Would you like to give me some advices about the interview? Im eager for your advice timely help. If convenience, shall I call on you this Saturday morning?convenientI would appreciate if you could give me your generous help. Im looking forward to your reply. it作文(One possible version)Dear Jane, K

68、nowing that you are about to return to US, I would like to invite you to a farewell party prepared for you. Congratulations on your passing all the exams. I am delighted that you have really made great progress and finished your two-year study in China. All you have gained is the result of your swea

69、t and effort. We are so proud of you and we all appreciate your patience and help with our English. Well always remember the wonderful time we spent together.Its a pity that you have to go back soon! So a farewell party for you will be held in Room 302 in the Sun Club this Saturday evening. Could yo

70、u come by 6：00 pm.? Please accept my invitation. Looking forward to having a fantastic night together!Yours faithfully, Li Hua【听力录音原文】Text 1W: What did you do on the weekend?M: Well, on Saturday I wanted to go for a picnic but it rained, so I washed my car instead. And on Sunday I played tennis with

71、 my friend.Text 2W: I wonder if there is a service charge here.M: I think so. The menu says the service charge is 10 percent for a meal. Text 3M: Are you going to travel while youre here?W: Id love to, but I cant. Next time I come to Texas, I hope its for fun, not for work! Text 4W: As you can see,

72、the kitchen has one door into the dining room, another into the family room and a third to the outside.M: The door into the family room isnt big enough. Could it be made wider? Text 5M: Im really exhausted, but I dont want to miss the movie.W: If I were you, Id sleep early tonight and see the movie

73、later. Anyway, well have a test tomorrow. Text 6M: Ive got five tickets for a robot exhibition tomorrow afternoon. Would you like to go with us? W: Sure. Thank you. I wonder if we visitors can buy the robot products.M: Sure, as long as you have enough money. But why? To take care of your baby?W: No.

74、 As you know, my mom is getting aged and often feels lonely. So I want to get one to accompany her. M: Mm, good girl. I hear this kind of robots sells well. By the way, when shall I pick you up?W: How about 3:30 p.m.?M: That might be too late. When we get there, it is to be closed. How about two hou

75、rs earlier? W: Deal!Text 7M: Mrs. Mills, have you set everything up and e-mail me all the information?W: Sorry, Mr. Jones. I will finish that in half an hour. I just got off the phone with Mr. Dawson. He wants to schedule a meeting with you for later today or tomorrow.M: What does he want to talk ab

76、out?W: One of the factories that make his products. He said it was pretty urgent.M: Well, I dont want to stay too late like last night. My wife was not happy with me!W: How about tomorrow at 11:00 a. m.? I checked your schedule, and the only thing you have tomorrow is a meeting at 2: 00 p. m.M: 11:0

77、0 a.m. tomorrow sounds fine. Text 8W: Were looking for someone to sell our new software products. The job requires independence and, above all, a pleasant manner with customers.M: I agree. Ive worked in sales for years and have always tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they need

78、.W: Thats great. What about your experience with software programs?M: Well, Ive trained people to use a similar software product for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the product.W: Hmm, interesting, and your sales experience?M: Ive been with my present company for four y

79、ears and in my present position since two years ago. During the time, Ive been named Salesperson of the Month three times, and have taken top sales awards several times as well.W: Good. You are just the person we want. Text 9M: Do you know there is a new art exhibition in the city?W: No, I dont. Is

80、it being held at the City Exhibition Center?M: I thought it was there at first, or at one of the popular art galleries. But no, and you would never guess where it is.W: Come on. Tell me.M: Its taking place inside the International Shopping Center. W: Seriously? Thats so unusual.M: Yeah. I thought it

81、 was ridiculous, but now I find it kind of cool W: What are they showing at the exhibition? Paintings?M: Theres a painting section, and most paintings are the works of contemporary artists. Only a few are painted by traditional painters.W: Whats the major difference between the two?M: Well, contempo

82、rary artists works are more abstract compared with the traditional paintings. W: I see. So what about other sections?M: Theres a photography section, a sculpture section and a video section. W: Whats being shown in the video section?M: Short movies. Its actually the second most popular section of al

83、l four after the photography section.W. Interesting. Which section is the least popular? M: The sculpture one.Text 10M: Good morning, and welcome to the City Book Club. To be a member of our club, you need to fill out the order form in front of you, select your first order from our book list and the

84、n post the completed form back to us. As our new members, you may choose any reduced-price book from our new members book list, to the value of 100 yuan in total.As a member you get around 50% off the publishers price of every book you buy, and whats more, they come straight to your door. Your free

85、club magazine arrives once a month to keep you up to date with the latest best-sellers weve added to our list. Our website also has a service where members can request or offer books for exchange.However, you have to order four books during your first year. After that, you can decide on the number o

86、f books you wish to take. We also prepare a Book of the Month for you, which is offered at an extra-special price. If you do not want this book, just call us at 3809-9373.Once we receive your order, your books are delivered within one week. And remember, you have up to a fortnight to decide whether you wish to keep the books you have ordered. If they arent what you expected just send them back!