安徽省安徽师范大学附属中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、安徽省安徽师范大学附属中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：100分第一部分听力（共两节, 满分20分）做题时, 请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 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。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。例：How much is the shirt?A.$19.15.B.$9.18.C.$9.15答案是C.1.How does the man

2、 feel now?A.TiredB.Good.C.Ill2.What can we learn from the conversation?A.The man cant drive well.B.They are on the wrong way.C.The car has broken down.3.When does the conversation take place?A.On Sunday.B.On Saturday.C.On Friday.4.Who is the woman?A.A teacherB.A doctor.C.A patient.5.Where are the sp

3、eakers now?A.In an office.B.On the 13th floor.C.In an elevator.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。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.Where does the man want to go?A.To the lab.B.To the library.C.To the cafe.7.What is

4、the mans major?A.Psychology.B.Physics.C.Chemistry.听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。8.Why doesnt the woman buy the book?A.Because she cant buy it anywhere.B.Because its too expensive.C.Because she has already got one.9.Why does the woman have problems getting the book from the library?A.It isnt owned by the library.

5、B.It was sold out already.C.It is in great demand.10.How does the woman react to the mans last idea?A.She thinks it ridiculous.B.She wonders if it works.C.She thinks its a good idea.听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。11.When did the woman get back home?A.Four weeks ago.B.Yesterday afternoon.C.The day before yesterda

6、y.12.Why will the man go back to his university?A.To write a novel.B.To learn Chinese medicine.C.To learn tai chi.13.Who are the speakers going to visit?A.A Chinese professor.B.Some villagers.C.Their maths teacher.听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。14.How often do the tour buses run?A.Every 15 minutes.B.Every 20 min

7、utes.C.Every 25 minutes.15.When is the last tour bus of the day?A.At 5:00 p.m.B.At 5:30 p.m.C.At 9:00 p.m.16.How much do the tickets for a couple with a baby cost?A.15.B.20.C.25.17.Where can the bus tickets be bought?A.On the bus.B.At the Tour Bus Office.C.In the City Hall.听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。18.What

8、 caused the traffic to stop?A.The wind.B.The snow.C.The storm.19.What will the weather be like on Saturday?A.It will be fine all day.B.It will be windy in the afternoon.C.It will probably be rainy in the evening.20.What is the season now?A.Spring.B.Summer.C.Winter.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1

9、.5分, 满分22.5分）阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。TRAVELADVISORYHere are a few things you should know before you take off on your next trip.Frontier Airlines Face Covering RequirementAs required by federal law, the Centers for Disease Control（CDC）Order and Transportation Security Administration（TSA）Se

10、curity Directive, all* passengers and employees must wear a face covering over nose and mouth throughout the Frontier travel experience including at ticket counters, gate areas, baggage claim and onboard all flights. Face coverings are not required for children under the age of 2. Face coverings mus

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12、ity as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act can apply for a face mask exemption(豁免). To learn about pre-travel exemption requirements, click here.Temperature Screening RequirementAnyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher will not be able to board the plane. If time al

13、lows, we will give customers the opportunity to rest before receiving a second check. If the second temperature scrceening is 100.4 degrees or higher, our team will help the customer to rebook travel on a later date when they are feeling better.Know Your Travel PolicyCDC issued an Order on January 1

14、2, 2021(effective since January, 26, 2021) requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 for all air passengers arriving from a foreign country to the US.21.Who can legally board a Frontier Airlines flight without wearing a face covering?A.A senior ma

15、nager of Frontier Airlines.B.A one-year-old baby.C.A blind man in a wheelchair.D.A high school student.22.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A.Passengers without proper face coverings may be banned from flying with Frontier Airlines in the future.B.Passengers can take off their fac

16、e coverings when they pick up their checked baggage.C.Passengers with a high fever will have their flights rescheduled.D.Passengers without proof of a negative COVID-19 test cant enter the US on January 20, 2021.23.Where is this text most likely from?A.A website.B.A brochure.C.A guidebook.D.A newspa

17、per.BTwo words can sum up the life of Dr. Catana Starksdetermination and achievement. Now the story of one of her many accomplishmentsshes the first African-American woman in history to coach a male college sports teamis a movie!The story is about Starks, who was the golf coach at her alma mater(母校)

18、 Tennessee State University, a traditionally Black College in Nashville. Starks distinctive coaching style and her achievements in the face of many challenges in her position and in life is what will leave audiences inspired. She had to drive the team bus, wash her players golf clothes, and had to c

19、onstantly find places for her team to practice. Starks credits her strength to one woman in her lifeher mother.A native of Mobile, Alabama, Starks was diagnosed with severe asthma(哮喘). Doctors told her mother she could never participate in sports. “My mother, she had an almost mystical belief of not

20、 being limited by circumstances”, says Starks, “so I grew up with a basketball goal in the backyard.” Asthma wasnt the only challenge; she grew up in the segregated(被隔离的) South of the 1940s, “I learned to swim. I had to walk four miles in Mobile to get to a Black pool”.After getting the mens golf co

21、ach job, Starks couldnt find golfers. None of the males on campus would play. “Initially that didnt work out because I was female,” said Starks. She had to innovate by recruiting internationally, via telephone. The calls attracted players from Sweden to South Africa. During nearly twenty years in he

22、r charge her former players have distinguished themselves throughout the world including: Sam Puryear, the former Michigan State University golf coach-the first African American in its history, and Robert Dinwiddie, an All-American golfer at TSU and a current member of the European Tour having achie

23、ved three consecutive Top-10 finishes in South Africa. Starks determination really paid off when the T-State Tigers won the National Minority Golf Championship in 2005. And another distinction for her career, ninety percent of the players graduated!24. Which of the following is NOT a challenge Stark

24、s faced in her career?A. Walking to the Black swimming pool.B. Doing the laundry for her players.C. Being the team bus driver.D. Finding venues for team practice25. What did Starks learn from her mother?A. An optimistic attitude towards lifeB. A strong will to overcome tough situations.C. A willingn

25、ess to push the limits of her body.D. Her distinctive coaching style.26. Starks had a rough start as a golf coach because of .A. racial discriminationB. her genderC. her physical conditionD. her lack of experience27. The achievements of Starks players are mentioned to illustrate .A. like teacher lik

26、e studentB. education is the key to successC. practice makes perfectD. equality is greater than divisionCAt every turn in the Netherlands, the future of sustainable(可持续的) agriculture is taking shapenot in the meeting rooms of big companies but on thousands of modest family farms.You can see it vivid

27、ly on the farm run by Ted Duijvestijn and his brothers. At the Duijvestjns 36-acre greenhouse near the old city of Delf, visitors wander among the deep green tomato plants, 20 feet tall. Rooted not in soil but in materials made from leaves and stalks, the plants are heavy with tomatoes15 varieties i

28、n allto suit the taste of the most demanding customers.Since 2004, the Duijvestijns have declared resource independence on every front. The farm produces all of its own energy and fertilizer and even some of the packaging materials necessary for the crops distribution and sale. The growing environme

29、nt is kept at perfect temperatures year-round by geothermal heat(地热) that can be found under at least half of the Netherlands. Only rainwater is used for irrigation. Each kilogram of tomatoes from their plants requires less than 15 kilograms of water, compared with 61 kilograms for plants in open fi

30、elds. Once each year the entire crop is regrown from seeds, and the old plants are processed to make packaging materials. The few pests that manage to enter the greenhouse are greeted by an army of fierce insects that shows no interest in tomatoes. The nutrition in the soil can be improved by growin

31、g plants that work with certain bacteria to produce their own fertilizer. In short. its an entirely self-contained food system.“Look at the island of Bali in Indonesia!” Ted explains. “For at least a thousand years, its farmers have raised ducks and fish within the same rice field. Its irrigated by

32、the canal systems sculpted by human hands along mountains. They are our model.”28.What can we learn about the Duijvestijns tomatoes?A.Their color is deep green.B.There are 15 on each plant.C.They are very tasty.D.They grow in rich natural soil.29.The Duijvestijins greenhouse .A.docs not have insects

33、B.is heated by solar energyC.produces its own chemical fertilizerD.consumes much less water30.What does the underlined word “self-contained” in paragraph 3 mean?A.Independent. B.Reliable.C.SatisfyingD.Separated.31.Why does Ted mention the island of Bali?A.He is attracted to its canal systems.B.He wi

34、ll also raise ducks in his farm.C.He wants to see the beautiful island.D.He appreciates its farming methods.DScientists at University College London have discovered sets of regulatory genes, which are responsible for maintaining healthy hearing. The finding, made in fruit flies, could lead to treatm

35、ents for age-related hearing loss (ARHL) in humans.Globally, one-third of people aged over 65 experience hearing impairment, and while there are thought to be more than 150 genes that may affect hearing loss, there is no unified (统一的) view on how to use these to develop hearing loss treatments.In th

36、e study, published in Scientific Reports, researchers are at the UCL Ear Institute assessed the hearing ability of the common fruit fly across its life span (around 70 days) to see if their hearing declines with age.A fruit flys ears share many molecular (分子的) similarities with the ears of humans, m

37、aking it an ideal tool for the study of human hearing loss.Researchers found that the antennal ears of fruit flies also display ARHL with nearly all sensitive hearing measures starting to decline after 50 days of age. This made the researchers want to know if there were any “age-variable” genes in t

38、he flies inner ears which have kept the ears healthy for 50 days of their lives.After closer examination, researchers identified a new set of regulatory genes-homeostasis genes. These genes are often responsible for picking up sound and the overall sensitivity of the ear. Using this information, sci

39、entists were then able to genetically modify (修改) the genes and prevent the flies from getting ARHL.Professor Joerg Albert, lead author of the study, said, “While many studies have been conducted into the hearing function of fruit flies, ours is the first to look at the mechanistic and molecular det

40、ail of their auditory life course.”“The fact that these genes are conserved in humans will also help to focus future clinical research in humans and thereby accelerate the discovery of new pharmacological or gene-therapeutic strategies.”32.What did scientists at UCL discover?A.One-third of people ag

41、ed over 65 have hearing problems.B.There are regulatory genes that are related to aging.C.Homeostasis genes maintain ones ability to hear.D.Humans have over 150 genes that can affect hearing loss.33.Why were fruit flies used in the research?A.They display ARHIL during their lifespan.B.Their hearing

42、system is similar to that of humans.C.They share many genes with humans.D.Their hearing ability also declines with age.34.What is the main purpose of the last two paragraphs?A.The discovery of new treatments.B.The result of the study.C.The significance of the study.D.The future commercial prospects.

43、35.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A.Age-related hearing loss: fruit flies and humansB.Hearing loss: a common problem for older adults.C.The bodys ability can be unlocked to treat lost hearing.D.Gene discovery could lead to hearing loss treatments.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分, 满分10分）根据

44、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。Both IQ and EQ are considered important to our career success. 36 Enter adaptability quotient (AQ) , a subjective set of qualities loosely defined as the ability to improve in an environment of fast and frequent change.Every profession will require adaptabilit

45、y and flexibility. Say you are an accountant. Your IQ gets you through the examinations. Your EQ helps your connect with an interviewer, land a job, and develop relationships with clients and colleagues. 37 All three quotients are somewhat complementary (互补的) , since they all help you solve problems

46、 and therefore adapt. An ideal candidate possesses all three, but not everyone does. 38 While there is no definite method of measuring adaptability like an IQ test, companies are changing their recruitment (招聘) processes to help identify people who may be high in it.Natalie Fratto suggests three way

47、s AQ might show in potential candidates: if they can picture possible versions of the future by asking what if questions; if they can unlearn information to challenge conventional wisdom; and if they enjoy exploration or seeking out new experiences. 39 First, limit distractions and learn to focus so

48、 that you can determine what adaptations to make. Second, ask uncomfortable questions to develop courage and normalize fear. Third, be curious about things that fascinate you by having more conversations rather than Googling the ready answer.Over the next three years, 120 million people may need to

49、be reskilled because of automation, according to a 2019 IBM study. We may not all be comfortable with the pace of change-but we can prepare. 40 A.One good thing about AQ is that experts say you can work to develop it.B.AQ is now increasingly being sought at the hiring level.C.This is because an algo

50、rithm (算法) can do these tasks faster and more accurately than a human.D.The ability to learn, change, grow, experiment will be the key.E.Having IQ but no EQ would leave you struggling to embrace new ways of working using your existing skills.F.Then, when systems change or aspects of work are automat

51、ed, you will need AQ to accommodate this innovation and adapt to new ways of performing your role.G.But today, as technology redefines how we work, the skills we need to improve in the job market are developing too.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节, 满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分, 满分20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

52、以填入空白处的最佳选项。When faced with tough difficulties or troubles, people always give us positive words. 41 can lift our spirits indeed, but sometimes in some case it 42 depresses us. Psychology calls it “toxic positivity.” What is it? Lets see the following 43 .Between sleepless nights, diapers (换尿布) and

53、feeding times, having small children at home could leave Priscilla Goins feeling 44 . She loved her kids, but it was a lot. “I would sometimes say I just want a minute to myself,” Goins, of Knoxville, Tennessee, said. “People would be like: Oh, youll miss it when theyre 45 or you should value it.” T

54、hat made her so mad. She doesnt 46 what people say. She disagreed at all. Actually, in those moments, she simply wanted 47 that she was going through the tiredness 48 .A focus on positive thinking, while putting challenging and 49 experiences to the side, is what some experts call “toxic positivity.

55、” Being cheerful is not a bad thing. Certainly, a 50 attitude can be a gift to those around you, but it shouldnt 51 listening thoughtfully to others experiences. When you are choosing to look at 52 from one angle in this case a positive angle you are very likely to dismiss or deny an authentic 53 .

56、Thats toxic positivity, which is what Goins 54 when she was looking for a bit of mercy about the 55 of parenting young children. Even if youre trying to 56 someone, ignoring someones tough experiences can leave them feeling that they should 57 negative feelings in the future. 58 trying to find a pos

57、itive spin, we are supposed to use accepting and comprehensive words. Sometimes we just need to say “Yeah, me too, ”or “That makes total sense.” Its allowing someone to express something that is 59 . even if its hard to hear or its 60 .41.A.ModestyB.ExcitementC.EncouragementD.Admiration42.A.justB.ev

58、erC.alsoD.still43.A.analysisB.statementC.summaryD.example44.A.thrilledB.tiredC.joyfulD.panic45.A.youngerB.olderC.strongerD.taller46. A.distinguishB.discontentC.denyD.recognize47. A.acknowledgmentB.concernC.commitmentD.acquisition48. A.eventuallyB.graduallyC.anywayD.indeed49. A.cosyB.unforgettableC.t

59、oughD.joyful50. A.negativeB.caring C.criticalD.positive51. A.take the place of B.take control of C.take charge of D.take advantage of52. A.situations B.positions C.viewsD.phenomena 53. A.experience B.relationship C.conclusionD.virtue54. A.explained B.received C.exposedD.conveyed55. A.challenge B.los

60、sC.pleasureD.well-being56. A.speak highly of B.let down C.cheer upD.speak ill of57. A.present B.hide C.indicateD.spread58. A.Regardless of B.Instead of C.In terms ofD.As a result of 59. A.artificial.vague C.accurateD.authentic60. A.optimistic B.comprehensive C.uncomfortableD.unavoidable第二节（共10小题；每小题

61、1分, 满分10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。PM stands for particulate (微粒的) matter: the term for a mixture of solid particles (粒子) and liquid droplets in the air. Some particles are large or dark enough to be seen by our eyes. Others are so small that they can only 61. (discovery) with a microscope.Th

62、ese particles come in many sizes and 62. (shape) and can be made up of many different chemicals. Some come directly from a source, such as fields or fires. Most particles form in the atmosphere as a result of complex reactions of chemicals, 63. are pollutants from power plants, industries and automo

63、biles. Particulate matter 64. (contain) microscopic particles that are so small that they can be breathed in and make one seriously ill. Some particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter can get deep into your lungs 65. some may even get into your bloodstream. Of these, particles less than 2.5 mic

64、rometers in diameter, also known as PM2.5, create the 66. (great) risk to health.67. (fortune), every day the Air Quality Index(AQD) tells you how clean or 68. (pollute) your outdoor air is, along with associated health effects that may be 69. concern. The AQI translates air quality data into number

65、s and colors that help you understand when 70. (take) action to protect your health.第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分20分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10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，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

66、2.只允许修改10处, 多者（从第11处起）不计分。I was far behind most of my classmate when I become a senior three student. Moreover, I couldnt follow the teacher completely in class. One day, I was too much exhausted and confused to concentrate on which the teacher taught. Unfortunate, I was invited to share my own idea

67、. As you can imagine, I couldnt say a word. Feeling embarrassing, I ready to be criticized. Much on my astonishment, the teacher instructed and encouraged me patiently. I was such touched that I was determined to try his best to study hard. Now I am quite confident about my study.第二节 书面表达（满分10分）假定你是

68、学生会主席李华，你校要举办首届英语节（the first English Festival），请你用英语给全校师生写一封信。信的内容主要包括：1.举办时间和地点：2.活动内容，如英文歌曲比赛、英文戏剧表演、西方文化讲座等；3.举办英语节的意义。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear teachers and schoolmates, Yours, Li Hua高二英语试卷答案第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）15 BBCBC610 BBBCC1115 CCCAB16-20 CBCCA第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）2123 BCA2427 ABBA283

69、1 CDAD3235 CBCD3640 CFBAD第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小1分，满分20分）4145 CCDBB4650 DADCD5155 AAABA5660 CBBDC第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）61.be discovered62.shapes63.which64.contains65.and/while66.greatest67 Fortunately68.polluted69.of/a70.to take第四部分 写作（共两节，满分20分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）【答案】I was fa

70、r behind most of my classmate when I become a senior three student. Moreover, I couldnt follow the classmates becameteacher completely in class. One day, I was too much exhausted and confused to concentrate on which the teacher whattaught. Unfortunate, I was invited to share my own idea. As you can

71、imagine, I couldnt say a word. Feeling Unfortunatelyembarrassing, I ready to be criticized. Much on my astonishment, the teacher instructed and encouraged me embarrassed was topatiently. I was such touched that I was determined to try his best to study hard. Now I am quite confident about my so myst

72、udy.第二节 书面表达（满分10分）Dear teachers and schoolmates,I have exciting news to share with all of you. The first English Festival is scheduled to be held in our schools audit or lum from November 6th to 10th.This weeklong festival promises to be a feast for ears and eyes as well as minds, which students an

73、d teachers alike are welcome to participate in, A wide variety of wonderful activities are there for you, including English singing competitions and drama performances. In the meanwhile, attending lectures on Western culture is also a good option for you. It is only when each of us has got well prepared for it that we can broaden our horizons and acquire a good knowledge of it.By immersing everyone in the charm of English, the festival is bound to fuel your desire to be better English learners, spark your way of thinking and above all get all of you to have fun with English.Yours,LiHua14