四川省成都市蓉城名校联盟2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中联考试题.doc

1、四川省成都市蓉城名校联盟2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中联考试题考试时间共120分钟，满分150分注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的学校、姓名、班级、准考证号用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写清楚，考生考试条形码由监考老师粘贴在答题卡上的“条形码粘贴处”。2.选择题使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡上对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再填涂其它答案；非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔在答题卡的对应区域内作答，超出答题区域答题的答案无效；在草稿纸上、试卷上答题无效。3.考试结束后由监考老师将答题卡收回。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，

2、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. What will the weather probably be like on Sunday afternoon?A. Sunny. B. Stormy. C. Cloudy.2. What is the man going to read?A. A magazine. B. A newspaper.

3、C. A novel.3. What are the speakers probably doing?A. Playing chess. B. Playing tennis. C. Playing the violin.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Joining a club. B. Making some friends. C. Taking a trip.5. Where will the career talk be given?A. In the classroom. B. In the hall. C. In the libra

4、ry.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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Why does the man come to the womans house?A. To offer help. B. To ask for advice. C. To attend a party.7. What color bag should the paper go in?A.

5、 Green. B. Blue. C. Yellow.请听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. When did the film start?A. At 7:30. B. At 7:45. C. At 8:00.9. How does the woman feel now?A. Sorry. B. Angry. C. Glad.请听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends. B. Mother and son. C. Brother and sis

6、ter.11. Why does the man refuse to go to the Pizza Palace?A. It has terrible music. B. Its food is bad. C. It is expensive.12. How will the speakers go to the restaurant?A. By bike. B. On foot. C. By taxi.请听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What kind of person do the Bentons want?A. A sports lover. B. An ani

7、mal lover. C. A cooking lover.14. Where do the Grangers live?A. In the city. B. In the country. C. On an island.15. What do we know about the Campbells?A. They keep horses. B. They have a city flat. C. They live in the suburbs.16. Which family has the most children?A. The Bentons. B. The Grangers. C

8、. The Campbells.请听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. How many vehicles does the Valley Car Share Scheme have?A. 18. B. 20. C. 25.18. How does the speaker like people to book the car?A. By going to the office. B. By making a call. C. By sending a text.19. Where are the cars kept?A. Behind the baseball field. B

9、. In front of the library. C. Next to the Office Building.20. How much is the annual membership fee?A. 30 dollars. B. 50 dollars. C. 66 dollars.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。AAre you a bit bored with your nine-to-five routine? Have a look a

10、t our exciting range of holidays and decide what type of adventure youd like.Activity holidaysOur activity holidays are for everyone, people who love danger or who just like sports. We have a huge variety of water snow or desert holidays. Well take you diving in the Red Sea or white water rafting in

11、 Canada. If you prefer snow, you can try skiing or snowboarding in the Alps. For those who like warmer weather, we also have sandboarding or camel safaris(游猎).Polar expeditionsTake a journey to Antarctica or the northern Arctic; explore a land of white natural beauty and wonderful wildlife. Our expe

12、rts will explain everything about the two poles as you watch the penguins in Antarctica or whales and polar bears in the Arctic. Theres no greater adventure than travelling to the ends of the earth.Cultural journeysOur cultural journeys will help you discover ancient civilizations: India, Thailand,

13、Egypt and many more. Visit temples, palaces and ancient ruins-just remember to bring your camera! Get to know local ways of life by exploring markets, trying foreign foods and meeting local people.Trekking(徒步)toursWe have trekking holidays to famous places such as Machu Picchu or the Everest Base Ca

14、mp Trek, as well as some nearer places to our home in the Highlands of Scotland. You dont need to be very sporty, just fairly fit. Youll have a great time enjoying nature with a group of new friends. Some of the holidays include camping, but well transport the tents for you!21. Which activity will y

15、ou choose if you love risks?A. Polar expeditions. B. Cultural journeys. C. Activity holidays. D. Trekking tours.22. What is the most important thing during cultural journeys?A. To take a camera with you. B. To speak the local language.C. To transport the tents to friends. D. To explore the land of w

16、ildlife.23. Where may the author come from?A. Antarctica. B. Scotland. C. Thailand. D. Canada.BBarcelonas opera house has celebrated its reopening to the public since the coronavirus pandemic(新冠疫情)put the world into a huge horror, but their opening night had an unusual audience. For its first concer

17、t, the theater refused the usual crowd of people and instead packed the house with plants. Yes, thats correct. All 2, 292 seats at the GranTeatre Liceu were occupied by green plants.The idea was conceived by an artist Eugenio Ampudia and was broadcast live on the theaters website. These lucky ficus

18、trees, palms, and Swiss cheese plants-which were brought in by local nurseries(苗圃)-got the pleasure of hearing Puccinis Crisantemi performed by the UceLi Quartet string musical group.Ampudia hopes that his idea and the work will inspire people to think more deeply about their relationship with natur

19、e and the idea of sustainability(可持续性). We are at the end of an era and that means that we have to change certain patterns, he shares. We dont live in the same world as 90 days ago, and this means we have to reflect on everything that we do.As plants can respond to different vibrations(振动)caused by

20、music, they certainly werent a passive audience-even if they werent able to give applause. Now that the concert is over, each plant will be given to a different frontline healthcare worker who helped guide the country through its battle with the coronavirus.The moving concert is a continuation of th

21、e Liceus mission to create a dialogue between music and the visual arts. Pictures and a video of the performance taken by Ampudia will now become part of La Caixacon temporary art collection.24. What was the special part of the concert?A. It had only 2, 292 seats. B. It made the world fall in horror

22、.C. It welcomed audience with plants to come. D. It gave plants opportunities to enjoy music.25. What does the underlined word conceived mean in the second paragraph?A. hated B. enjoyed C. put forward D. turned down26. Which statement may Eugenio Ampudia agree with?A. We didnt do very well in dealin

23、g with nature.B. The healthcare workers were more important.C. The plants should have the equal rights.D. We did everything in a wrong way.27. In which column(专栏)of a magazine can this text be read?A. Daily Hero. B. Teens Life. C. New Technology. D. Art Around the World.CTwo pig farmers in Suffolk,

24、East England have succeeded in feeding one million bees after participating in a project that saw them turn over half of their land to wildflowers. Four years ago, brothers Mark and Paul Hayward decided to fill 81 acres of their farm land with wildflowers. This week, a study was carried out monitori

25、ng insect activity on the flower-covered land, which found they were feeding one million bees at any time.This was our target when we started, to grow enough flowers to feed a million bees on a single day. Mark said. We are acutely aware that bees are under threat from modern farming methods and tha

26、t East England is one of the worst places where bees are seriously suffering from lack of foraging diversity(觅食多样性), he continued.Every third bite of food you eat can come from bees and we wanted to create an operation on our farm that did not push nature out but rather hugged it-as a central part o

27、f our ecology system and our food cycle, he said.The farm uses all kinds of seeds which can produce many different wild plants and of course, the bees can get food from different wildflowers.We are taking a very small role in helping society restore a balance and this starts with plant diversity to

28、encourage insects, bees, small mammals(哺乳动物), and birds, said Paul. At the end of the day, we see ourselves as caretakers of this land. Between us we have six children and we owe it to them to farm sustainability(持续性)and set an example for the generations to come, added Paul.According to the Bee Con

29、servation Trust, many types of bees have seen their populations decline by 70%, and two species have become extinct in the last century.Gill Perkins, CEO of the Bee Conservation Trust said, Thanks to Mark and Paul, at least here, 1 million bees can keep living, which is of great significance for our

30、selves now and future.28. What can we know about the brothers from the first two paragraphs?A. They have about 160 acres of land.B. They grow wild flowers for pigs.C. They are not good at growing wild flowers. D. They have to support 1, 000, 000 bees in their land.29. Why are bees under threat in Ea

31、st England?A. There is not enough food for bees. B. Bees are not used to the modern society.C. There are too many animals eating bees. D. Bees can not find different wild flowers.30. What is the Gill Perkins attitude to the action?A. Opposed. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Disappointed.31. What is t

32、he best title for the text?A. The Bees are in Danger NowB. Two Brothers Feed a Million BeesC. One Million Bees are Surviving in East EnglandD. Two Brothers Love Wild Flowers in East EnglandDAs we know birds do not have teeth. However, according to a new study, this was not always the case. About 116

33、 million years ago, the ancient birds had teeth and used them for eating, just like what they do today. The new study was conducted by a team of researchers that analyzed the remains of the tooth gene in modern birds and tried to find out why the teeth suddenly disappeared in birds during the proces

34、s of evolution.Because the fossils of ancient birds, buried deeply in the earth, are either broken or not preserve(保护)well, their use in determining this evolutionary(进化)change has not been helpful. Researchers have instead focused on analyzing the DNA of modern birds. The aim of the study is to sea

35、rch for clues in the genes of birds that explain the loss of teeth during evolution.In the absence of teeth, birds heavily rely on their beaks(鸟嘴)to process food. They also have an excellent ability to digest the food properly. However, at some point in history, birds used to rely on their teeth for

36、 chewing(咀嚼)food just like us.The earliest known clue in this regard was found in Germany in 1862. The fossil of an ancient bird found there, suggested that birds had teeth in the past. Today, scientists have confirmed(确认)that birds evolved form dinosaurs that were known for their sharp and pointed

37、teeth.Until now, there has been no definite explanation of the significant evolutionary change in birds. In the ongoing study, researchers analyzed the genes of modem birds that are responsible for tooth production. They searched for any kind of genetic mutation(基因突变)that may have made the gene to b

38、ecome inactive. The gene mutation first occurred about 116 million years ago.32. What does the underlined word fossils mean in Paragraph 2?A. A kind of bodies which are still full of life now.B. A kind of stones which were from ancient animals.C. A kind of animals which were relatives to modern bird

39、s.D. A kind of ancient dinosaurs which hid deeply in the earth.33. How did the researchers do the study?A. By studying the DNA of modern birds.B. By studying the functions of birds mouth.C. By comparing the dinosaurs and the birds together.D. By visiting Germany to get the newest information.34. Wha

40、t is the researchers attitude to the conclusion?A. Uninterested. B. Disappointed. C. Convinced. D. Unsure.35. What is the best title for the text?A. The Ancient Birds B. The Ancient Birds Have TeethC. The Ancient Birds Are like Human D. The Birds Abandoned the Teeth Now第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短

41、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。No matter how well you do in an interview, arriving more than a few minutes late for a job interview is likely to have a negative effect on an employers impression of you. 36 In situations where you just cant avoid being late, use these tips as effectively as possible

42、.Call in Advance 37 and if youre doubtful whether youll arrive on time, always call in advance. Avoid making excuses. Inform whoever answers the phone that youre running late for a job interview. 38 Sincerely acknowledge(承认)your mistake and express regret over having made your interviewer wait. Then

43、 respectfully move on and dont focus on your delay. Nobody likes having to wait for somebody whos tardy(迟到的), especially employers who have busy schedules.Have an Excellent ReasonCrazy traffic, defective(有缺陷的)alarm clocks, or work delays sound like weak excuses to an employer who set time aside spec

44、ifically(特意)to talk to you about a job. 39 When arriving late to a job interview is unavoidable, honesty is better than excuses.Put Your Game Face Back OnAs tired as you might feel about being late, take a moment to breathe deeply, gather your thoughts, and regain(恢复)your calm before meeting the int

45、erviewer, 40 A. Sincerely ApologizeB. Prepare for the Interview in Advance.C. If youre running late for a job interview.D. Dont let your tired face ruin the entire interview.E. When you have to reschedule a time for the interview.F. Your being late may infuence your chances of getting the job.G. Any

46、thing but a family emergency(紧急情况)or a severe accident is unlikely to convince(说服)your interviewer.第三部分 语言知识运用(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A、B、C和D四个选项中，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。Something extraordinary happened at LA airport today. I was at the gate, 41 to get on my plane

47、 to Portland. Suddenly, a 42 boy who looked to be eighteen months was having a total breakdown(崩溃), 43 between the seats, kicking(踢)and screaming(尖叫), then lying on the ground, refusing to board the 44 .His young mom, who was clearly pregnant(怀孕的)and traveling 45 with her son, became completely 46 .

48、 She couldnt 47 her son because he was lying down on the ground, kicking and 48 . The mother finally sat down on the floor and put her 49 in her hands, with her son next to her.Then, this gorgeous(极好的)thing happened. Six or seven 50 in the airport approached and 51 the poor mother and the little boy

49、. We knelt down and formed a circle. I sang The Itsy Bitsy Spider to the little boy. One woman had a little 52 in her bag that she let the boy play with, another woman gave the mom a newly-bought 53 of water. Someone else 54 the morn to get the kids cup out of her bag and give it to him. It was so 5

50、5 , because there was no 56 and no one knew anyone else, but we were able to calm them both down, and she got her child on the plane.After they 57 the door we all went back to our 58 seats and didnt talk about it We were strangers, gathering to 59 problems. It occurred to me that a circle of women,

51、with a mission(使命), can 60 the world.41. A. waiting B. begging C. leaving D. standing42. A. clever B. little C. dirty D. hungry43. A. dashing B. yelling C. running D. listening44. A. boat B. taxi C. train D. plane45. A. angrily B. freshly C. alone D. lonely46. A. lost B. careful C. grateful D. old47

52、. A. set up B. take in C. put down D. pick up48. A. speaking B. screaming C. jumping D. laughing49. A. shoulder B. head C. eyes D. ears50. A. women B. people C. professors D. members51. A. talked B. neglected C. questioned D. surrounded52. A. dog B. toy C. gun D. coat53. A. cup B. bowl C. bag D. bot

53、tle54. A. refused B. forced C. helped D. allowed55. A. boring B. dangerous C. gorgeous D. interesting56. A. discussion B. need C. time D. room57. A. looked into B. turned into C. went through D. heard of58. A. priceless B. wood C. common D. separate59. A. solve B. produce C. analyze D. forget60. A.

54、destroy B. save C. cheat D. win第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分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。A cat 61 (name) Narnia has a unique color that has made the Internet take notice of his handsome good looks. The cat is two faced, with one side of his body gray and the other side black, separated evenly(平均地)

55、on either side of his head. Thanks 62 his popular Instagram(图片分享社交应用)account(帐户)run by his 63 (own)Thomas James, the world has been able 64 (follow) along with Narnias life.Despite 65 (be) the center of attention for years, Narnias attention turned to two little cats he fathered in the spring of 201

56、9. Though 66 two little cats dont share their fathers two-coloured face, each contains one of the colors found on Narnias face. My children have each taken a part of me, Thomas 67 (write) as Narina on Instagrarn. One cat is all gray while the other is all black. Thomas captured(拍摄)a picture of the t

57、wo sitting together 68 (happy) in the order of colors of Narnias face-on the left we see gray and on the right we see black. 69 Thomas runs is a small shop of British longhair and shorthair cats, so Narnias children have gone to live with other 70 (family).第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10

58、分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每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：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。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, a exchange student from China. Here I want to ask your for help. Yesterday, I went to the scho

59、ol library borrow some books. And to my great regret, I lost my blue handbag that contained the keys to my bedroom and my bike, my ID card as well as some cash in a small black wallet. These things are of great important to me, because some of them contain my personal informations. I would be extrem

60、e grateful if anyone who finds it will return it to me as soon as possible! Come to my classroom or gave me a call. My number is 2233445566. Thank for you so much!第二节 书面表达(满分25分)你校英语报征稿，要求同学们介绍上周六去西山公园参加秋游活动的情况。请你写一篇文章投稿，要点包括：1.时间及地点；2.活动内容；3.你的感受。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：西山公园the West Hill Park秋游Autumn Hike