河北省安新县第二中学2020_2021年高二英语上学期期中试题202104150332.doc

1、河北省安新县第二中学2020-2021年高二英语上学期期中试题第一部分听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节听下面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。1Where will the woman go?ATo a hotel.BTo the mans house.CTo a supermarket.2What does the man mean?AThe price tag of the tennis shoes is missing.BThe wom

2、an should buy a pair of hiking shoes.CThe tennis shoes are not so expensive as the woman thinks.3How does the man suggest the woman go to Bali?ABy air. BBy ship. CBy train.4What does the man suggest the woman do?ADo some exercise.BTake a short shower.CHave a rest.5What are the speakers mainly talkin

3、g about?AA robbery.BA newspaper.CA supermarket.第二节 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。6Where does the conversation probably take place?AAt a hotel.BAt the customs.CAt a travel agency.7Why does the woman

4、 want to keep the mans passport?ATo follow the practice.BTo record the details later.CTo make a copy of it.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8What is the probable relationship between the speakers?ABrother and sister.BTeacher and student.CFather and daughter.9What is the womans attitude towards the mans idea?AInteres

5、ted.BUncertain.COpposed.10Where are the speakers?AIn Austria.BIn America.CIn Australia.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11What does the man think of the movie?AIts amazing.BIts disappointing.CIts worth watching.12What made the woman confused about the movie?AThe plot.BThe scenery.CThe special effects.13What do we k

6、now about the woman?AShe likes going to the theatre.BShe read a lot before watching the movie.CShe is familiar with the characters of the movie.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14What did the man think of working here before?ABoring.BEnjoyable.CChallenging.15How long is the lunch break now?ATwo hours.BOne hour.CHal

7、f an hour.16Why does the man still work here?AThe salary is good.BThere are more chances to travel.CThere are more opportunities to learn new skills.17What do we know about the man?AHe works more as a team now.BHe has worked long in this company.CHe often goes out with his colleagues after work.听第10

8、段材料，回答第18至20题。18What is the speaker talking about?AHis hobbies.BThe changes of his lifestyle.CHis photos.19How many cigarettes did the speaker use to smoke a day?AAbout 2. BAbout 18. CAbout 20.20What helped the speaker calm down a lot?AWork. BMarriage. CExercise.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、

9、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。APhil White has just returned from an 18,000-mile，around-the-world bicycle trip.White had two reasons for making this epic journey.First of all，he wanted to use the trip to raise money for charity，which he did.He raised 70,000 for the British charity，Oxfam.Whites second reason for

10、making the trip was to break the world record and become the fastest person to cycle around the world.He is still waiting to find out whether he has broken the record or not.White set off from Trafalgar Square，in London，on 19th June 2004 and was back 299 days later.He spent more than 1,300 hours in

11、the saddle(车座) and destroyed four sets of tyres and three bike chains.He had the adventure of his life crossing Europe，the Middle East，India，Asia，Australia，New Zealand and the Americas.Amazingly，he did all of this with absolutely no support team.No jeep carrying food，water and medicine.No doctor.Not

12、hing! Just a bike and a very，very long road.The journey was lonely and desperate at times.He also had to fight his way across deserts，through jungles and over mountains.He cycled through heavy rains and temperatures of up to 45 degrees，all to help people in need.There were other dangers along the ro

13、ad.In Iran，he was chased by armed robbers and was lucky to escape with his life and the little money he had.The worst thing that happened to him was having to cycle into a headwind on a road that crosses the south of Australia.For 1,000 kilometres he battled against the wind that was constantly push

14、ing him.This part of the trip was slow，hard work and depressing，but he made it in the end.Now Mr White is back and intends to write a book about his adventures.21When Phil White returned from his trip，he .Abroke the world recordBdestroyed several bikesCcollected money for OxfamDtravelled about 1,300

15、 hours22What does the underlined word “epic” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean?AVery long and difficult.BVery slow but exciting.CVery smooth but tiring.DVery lonely and depressing.23Which of the following words can best describe Phil White?ADetermined. BIndependent.CModest. DImaginative.BA mum saved

16、 her daughters life with her newly learned first aid skills. Sonya Hall, 33, of Denny Avenue, Lancaster, had only just attended one first aid class the day before when she found herself needing to use the skills on her three- year-old daughter Tilly.Sonya, who also has son Emmen, six, attended the f

17、irst aid course at Lune Park Childrens Centre in Lancaster. Then she was faced with every parents worst nightmare when Tilly went blue in the face and stopped breathing. But thanks to her newly acquired skills, Sonya saved Tillys life.Sonya said: “Tilly was playing with her brother and they were fig

18、hting over a toy. Emmen won the fight. Tilly fell backwards and her head was hit. She was face down and shaking and at first I thought she was upset. But then I saw she was blue in the face and had stopped breathing. I reacted without thinking and immediately started using the first aid skills I had

19、 learned the day before which were so fresh in my mind. I began doing mouth-to-mouth and chest compressions (胸外按压). It probably took about a minute before Tilly started breathing again, but to me it felt like a lifetime.”After getting Tilly breathing again, Sonya called an ambulance and the doctors

20、came. Since then, Tilly has been diagnosed (诊断) with Reflex Anoxic Seizure (反射缺氧发作). Sonya said: “The seizure can happen when theres any unexpected pain, fear or fright. It is just so lucky that the day before it happened, I had been practising first aid.”The Empowering Parents First Aid course is r

21、un by Lancashire Adult Learning. Sonya said: “I am just so glad I did the course and learnt the first aid skills. I always feared I would not know what to do in a crisis situation, but luckily I had the knowledge and skills to deal with it.” 24. What happened to Tilly?A. She was knocked down by her

22、brother.B. She fell on the floor and hit her head.C. She was hit by a toy on the head and felt upset. D. She was hit by her brother and stopped breathing.25. When Sonya found Tillys shaking, she thought her daughter must _. A. be crying B. be very angry C. pretend to be hurt D. recognize her failure

23、26. When Sonya goes to the first aid class next time, she will feel _. A. enjoyable B. excited C. grateful D. confident27. What would be the best title for the text? A. The importance of first aidB. How to practise first aidC. Mum saves girl with first aidD. Mums should attend first aid coursesCIn t

24、he far, far future, bicycles and perhaps skates may be run by jet power, and a new thing to ride may be a small flying saucer (飞碟). Imagine a race between them!There may be telepathy helmets (心灵感应帽) that send thought waves from your brain to that of your friend miles away. You just think a thought a

25、nd your friend knows it! You can have secrets with each other that nobody else can turn in on!What about the food of the future? Scientists think that much of it will be artificial made in factories from such surprising things as coal, limestone, air, and water. The artificial food will be healthful

26、 because all the things that you need to live a long and healthy life will be put into it.The future hospitals will probably have “body banks” that can give you almost any new part you need to keep on living. People of the future may live to be a lot older than 100 years.What about highways of the f

27、uture? Well, a very small child probably will be able to drive a car. Nobody will need to steer (驾驶). Electric signals will hold each car on the right road to get wherever the “driver” wants to go. And it probably will be impossible for cars to smash together. Controls that wont even have to be touc

28、hed will make all speeding cars miss each other or will put on the brakes. Driving cars will be as safe as being at home. But maybe the most wonderful surprise in the future will be weather control. Cities may have giant plastic domes (圆顶罩) over them to keep out snow, rain, or storms. When you plan

29、a picnic in a park, you wont have to worry about rain. It will rain only when the “weatherman” thinks it is necessary to fresh the air inside the city. All other days will be fair and warm.The future should be a wonderful time in which to live and the time we are living in now is also a wonderful fu

30、ture to the people who lived 100 years ago.28.The underlined word “that” (in Paragraph 2) refers to _.A. telepathy helmet B. the brainC. thought wave D. the secret29. What can we learn from the passage?A. With telepathy helmets, we can share our thoughts without any word.B. The artificial food made

31、from coal and limestone tastes the most delicious in the future.C. There will be “body banks” instead of hospitals in the future.D. Plastic domes themselves can automatically control the weather.30. With the future highways, _.A. small children have to learn to driveB. car accidents still couldnt be

32、 avoidedC. we can be taken to the destination without steeringD. cars will be no longer equipped with brakes31. The authors attitude towards the future life is _.A. optimisticB. pessimisticC. satisfiedD. doubtfulDWomen in Nazi Germany were to have a very special job. Hitler was very clear about this

33、. This job was that they should be good mothers bringing up children at home while their husbands worked. Except for some special fields, Hitler saw no reason why a woman should work. Within months of Hitler coming to power, many female doctors, teachers and lawyers were sacked. By the start of the

34、Second World War, very few German women were in fulltime work. From their earliest years, girls were taught that all good German women married at a young age to a proper German and that the wifes job was to keep a good home for her working husband and to have children.One of the earliest laws passed

35、 by Hitler once he came to power in 1933, was the Law for the Encouragement of Marriage. This law stated (声明) that all newly married couples would get a government loan (贷款) of 1000 marks. This loan was not to be simply paid back. The birth of one child meant that 25% of the loan did not have to be

36、paid back. Two children meant that 50% of the loan didnt need to be paid back. Four children meant that the entire loan was cleared.What was more, as housewives and mothers, their lives were controlled. Women were not expected to wear make-up or trousers. Only flat shoes were expected to be worn. Wo

37、men were discouraged from slimming as this was considered bad for child birth. 32. The aim of the Law for the Encouragement of Marriage was to _.A. attract more young people to join the army willinglyB. make those married couples become rich quicklyC. encourage people to loan more from the governmen

38、t D. encourage couples to have as many children as they could 33. The underlined word “sacked” in Paragraph one probably means “_”.A. punished B. fired C. killed D. raised34. According to the passage, women in Nazi Germany _.A. could make up or wear beautiful clothes B. were to have children and do

39、housework C. could receive a good education at school D. were offered the equal rights as men 35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. The life of women in Nazi Germany B. The cruel rule of Hitler in Germany C. The marriage policy in Nazi Germany D. Hitler a powerful leader in

40、Germany 第二节根据短文内容，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。How to stay in shape during the winter Staying in shape during the long, cold winter is more difficult than at any other time of year. Now, here are a few ways that will help a lot.Exercise while watching TV When your favorite television shows are

41、on, get up off the sofa and do some exercise. 36 And running in place during commercials (电视广告), leg lifts, or sit-ups can easily be done while you are watching TV. Go for a walk 37 You just need ten minutes before breakfast or after dinner. This can quickly help keep you in shape, knock off the pou

42、nds and help keep you healthy during the winter.Stay away from fast-food restaurants The fat and calories associated with fast food can do a lot of damage to your body. 38 A big pot of vegetable soup, beans or delicious winter greens can be prepared on the weekend and divided to be eaten during the

43、week.Take the dog for a walk When it is time to walk the dog, do it yourself. 39 You can add a little jogging (慢跑) to the routine to burn even more calories. 40A day of sweeping and making beds can easily burn hundreds of calories. These are activities that can make your home shine and they can help

44、 keep you in better shape. A. Do the cleaningB. Start an exercise classC. Take a walk around your neighborhood.D. This is an easy way to add activity to your day.E. However, it is important to remain as active as possible.F. It is best to eat healthy food that you prepare yourself.G. Just make sure

45、you keep moving instead of sitting there.第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分35分)第一节阅读下面短文，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。 As we know, it is important to be honest with children. But there are some things in this world that simply arent 41 . Sometimes it makes sense for parents to 42 to their children. I still rem

46、ember my three-year-old daughters face when we watched the 43 that twenty children at Sandy Hook Elementary School had been killed. After a few minutes she 44 and put her 45 arms around my legs and said, “I love you, Momma.” I was still 46 whether or not to turn the TV off when she, 47, asked, “Momm

47、a, why arent those kids OK?” I just 48 that they were smart children, 49 they did something wrong and got punished. Were not all 50 of a little lie here and there. Santa Claus, theEaster Bunnyand Snow White are just a few examples of 51 for parents to keep magic in the world. Magic, imagination and

48、creativity are very essential in life, 52 for children. These stories battle against the negative aspects of the world and create 53. In the end children will be able to 54 what is true and what was made to 55 their lives. Out of five brothers and a sister I can happily report that not one of the ch

49、ildren I grew up with was 56 when we discovered who all those 57 people really were. In life, a parent is the 58 of knowledge, and it is up to the parent to decide what knowledge to teach and when. Theres no 59 to tell children all about the truth. As they become 60 , they will have a better underst

50、anding of the world.41. A. user-friendly B. kid-friendly C. reader-friendlyD. teacher-friendly42. A. agree B. talk C. lie D. react43. A. newsB. game C. discussionD. experiment44. A. came out B. fell down C. called backD. reached up45. A. long B. little C. thin D. strong46. A. arguing B. researching

51、C. considering D. questioning47. A. in peace B. in danger C. in doubtD. in puzzlement48. A. explained B. announced C. suggested D. apologized49. A. so B. but C. or D. until50. A. afraidB. tired C. guilty D. nervous51. A. activitiesB. goals C. possibilitiesD. ways52. A. especiallyB. probably C. gradu

52、ally D. frequently53. A. luck B. hope C. honor D. wealth54. A. describe B. predict C. understand D. remember55. A. save B. live C. start D. better56. A. excitedB. upset C. special D. curious57. A. imaginaryB. homeless C. strangeD. generous58. A. friendB. partner C. keeper D. advisor59. A. time B. ch

53、oice C. risk D. need60. A. older B. cleverer C. braver D. busier第二节阅读下面材料，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。The term “eco-friendly” is used to describe activities which are good for the environment.There are different ways in 61. activities can be eco- or environmentally friendly，from producing products

54、in an environmentally friendly way to 62. (make) lifestyle changes that are designed to benefit the environment.People take part in eco-friendly activities because they are 63. (concern) about the health of the environment.Environmental problems first 64. (cause) public consciousness(意识) in the late

55、 1900s，when people realised that their activities were having 65. bad effect on the environment.Pollution，overuse of 66. (nature) resources，and other activities 67. (consider) to be hurting the environment，so people began to look into more environmentally friendly ways 68. (live) as well as do busin

56、ess.It was the belief that investing in green product development would pay off that made many companies make changes.69. a result，eco-friendly products can be found in many regions of the world today.These products are 70. (usual) made in factories which are environmentally friendly，such as equipme

57、nt built from recycled materials which are also good for the environment.第四部分读后续写(满分15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。Everyone loved Cinderella，but I loved her ugly_stepsister.The sidewalk was filled with shoppers as my mother and I hurried to the department store. I raised my neck for a look at the

58、 holiday window display, but at the age of six I was too small to see around the grownups with their winter coats and packages. When at last we reached the store, I stood with my eyes widened.“Look，Mother，” I shouted, pressing my hands against the glass，“Cinderella.”Before my eyes was the most beaut

59、iful doll I had ever seen! She wore a fairy princess suit made of shining red silk. I knew if I lifted her skirt I would find her crystal (水晶) shoes. The tiny tiara (冠状头饰) fastened to her silky golden hair shone.“If only she were mine，”I dreamed.“Wed have tea parties, share secrets and dance with a

60、handsome prince.”But to my disappointment,_my mother guided me away from the window, explaining that she and my father could not afford such an expensive doll.“But there will be a very special gift under the tree for you on Christmas morning, Madge，” she said.“I promise.”Later that week I leaned aga

61、inst Mothers sewing machine, watching the needle flash up and down.“Bet you dont know what this is！”she joked, holding up the cloth for me to see.“My Christmas doll！” I yelled. It was still in the early stages but I could make out the head, neck and body.“So much to my surprise！”Mother laughed as I

62、danced around the room, already pretending Cinderella and I were at the ball. It wouldnt be long now.My excitement grew with each passing day. Mother continued to work on the doll, and whenever I walked into the room she would hide it under a pillow. I could tell by her smile she was pleased with he

63、r progress. On Christmas morning I jumped out of bed, ran down the hall and quickly arrived at the living room where the Christmas tree was placed.注意：1所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1：There, underneath the tree, was a beautifully packed

64、gift box. Paragraph 2：But I could see Mother watching me, with an eager look on her face. 答案1.C2.C3.A4.B5.A6.A7.B8.A9C10.C11.B12.A13.A14.B15.C16.A17B18.B19.C20.B21-23 CAA 24-27 BBCC 28-31 BACA 32-35 DBBA 35-40 GCFDA 41-45 BCADB 46-50 CDABC 51-55 DABCD 56-60 BACDA61答案which62答案making63答案concerned64答案c

65、aused65答案a66答案natural67答案were considered68答案to live69答案As70答案usually参考范文Paragraph 1：There, underneath the tree, was a beautifully packed gift box.Inside it was the“doll” I expected. I opened it holding my breath. However, to my disappointment,_it was totally different from the one we saw at the stor

66、e. She had a simple face, and wore a plain skirt. Her black woolen hair was pulled back in a tight tie, with no shiny tiara at all. She was nothing like Cinderella;_she looked more like the ugly_stepsister.Paragraph 2：But I could see Mother watching me, with an eager look on her face. I knew that Mo

67、ther worked hard on my Christmas doll and she would be sad if I didnt like it. Trying to hide my disappointment, I rushed across the room, yelling，“I love her! I love her！”Then I buried my face in the dolls skirt. I stood there for a long moment and heard my mother sighed with relief, followed by a pleased smile. For the rest of the day, I made myself carry that homely doll everywhere. I even“fed”her with part of my Christmas dinner. Mother told me at one point that she was so glad I liked her!