河北省晋州市第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、河北省晋州市第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共计150分，考试时间120分钟。第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1. What is the woman going to do tonight?A. Attend a party. B. Do her homework. C. Go to the hospital.2. When will the speakers go to the concert?A. On Friday. B. On S

2、aturday. C. On Sunday.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A dish washer. B. A washing machine. C. A printer.4. Which is the first event today?A. The tennis match. B. The running competition. C. The basketball tournament.5. Where is the ruler probably now?A. On the coffee table. B. On the desk.

3、 C. On the floor.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 请听下面5段对话或独白,选出最佳选项。 请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. How will the woman probably go into town?A. By bus. B. By car. C. By taxi.7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Sister and brother. B. Mother and son. C. Wife and husband.请听第7段材料,回答第8.9题。8. Why i

4、s the woman going to Chicago?A. To make her cats give a show. B. To attended a sports event. C. To judge a show.9. What insurance is the woman interested in?A. Flight insurance. B. Animal insurance. C. Car insurance.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is Long Live the King?A. An action film. B. A drama. C. A

5、 comedy.11. What film will the speakers see?A. Moscow. B. After Dark. C. Silly Money.12. What time will the speakers see the film?A. At 4:30. B.At 7:15. C. At 10:30.请听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. Where are the speakers now?A. In Australia. B. In Britain. C. In Italy.14. What did the man use to do after gradu

6、ation?A. A teacher. B. A cook. C. A waiter.15. How does the man feel about the woman s job? A. Surprised. B. Admired. C. Disappointed.16. Why does the man come here?A. To look for a job. B. To do some business. C. To visit his friend.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where will the students get on the bus?A. B

7、y the school gate. B. At the bus stop. C. On the playground.18. What will the students do first after they arrive at the farm?A. Brush the horses. B. Learn about animal food. C. Give the lambs their breakfast.19. What activity will the students take part in tomorrow?A. Fishing. B. Playing baseball.

8、C. Climbing the wall.20. How long will it take the students to return to their school from the farm?A. About 15 minutes. B. About 30 minutes. C. About 45 minutes.第二部分：阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中出最佳选项。 A Write a winning story! You could win 1,000 in this years Fic

9、tion (小说) Prize and have your story printed in Keep Writing. Ten other lucky people will win 100. Once again, we need people who can write good stories. The judges, who include Mary Littlejohn, the novelist, Michael Brown, the television reporter, and Susan Hitchins, one of Keep Writings editors, ar

10、e looking for interesting and original stories. Detective fiction was really popular last year, although the competition winner produced a love story. You can write about whatever you want but you should make the beginning interesting and the ending a surprise. Your story must be your own work, betw

11、een 2,000 and 2,500 words and typed, double -spaced, on one side only of each piece of paper. Even if you re in danger of missing the closing date, we are unable to accept stories by email. You must include the application form with your story. Unfortunately your story cannot be returned, nor can we

12、 discuss our decisions. You should not have had any fiction printed in any magazine or book in this country, and the story must not have appeared in print or in recorded form, for example on radio or TV, anywhere in the world. Your fee of 5 will go to the Writers Association. Send your story with th

13、e application form and your story to:Keep Writing75 Broad StreetBirminghamB124TGThe closing date is 30 October and we will inform the winner within one month of this date. Please note that if you win, you must agree to have your story printed in our magazine.1. What can we learn about this year s Fi

14、ction Prize? A. It chooses ten winners. B. It favors detective fiction. C. It will print the winner S story. D. It will give all the winners f100.2. What is a requirement of the story for this year s Fiction Prize? A. It should be sent by email. B. It must be within 2,000 words. C. It must be handed

15、 in before 30 October. D. It should be printed on one piece of paper.3. What type of writing is this text? A. A tour guide. B. A book review. C. An official report. D. An announcement.BI am an actor living in Los Angeles, and I have a day job. I work at an ice cream shop一 a little place called Salt

16、& Straw. Since we are encouraged to be so personal with our customers, I ve had some pretty special conversations with customers. And there is one customer I think about all the time, and I will never forget him.He was so excited to try the ice cream. I gave him about five or six samples (样品). I als

17、o noticed that his nose was running. He didnt seem to notice. To be perfectly honest, it was making me feel disgusted. But I still went on cheerfully with the conversation and giving him samples. Then when he pulled a tissue from his pocket, he said,“Sorry, my nose keeps running. I m going through c

18、hemotherapy (化疗) now, and that S one of the side effects.”I gently asked about the cancer. He told me that it was his second battle and that his body was responding better to treatment this time around, and then he aded that it was the last stage. 1 told him that I was glad he shared his story with

19、me.I took him 1o the cash register (收银台) and as he pulled out his wallet, I told him that his ice cream was on me because I was so grateful to him for talking to me. He was surprised at first, and then gave me a big hug, thanking me for making his day. I know that I shouldnt be happy at this time in

20、 my life, but, for some reason, I ve never been happier，I feel so free”he said before he left. Ill never forget those words he told me. If someone who has stage four cancer can be in the happiest time of his life, why cant I, a healthy 24-year-old, make this happiest time of my life? Now, when someo

21、ne asks me“How are you? I respond with“Great, and getting better every day! 4. What does the underlined word“disgusted in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Puzzled.B. Nervous.C. Sickened.D. Regretful.5. What did the author learn about the man through talking to him?A. He had just started his treatment.B. He was s

22、uffering from a serious disease.C. He had no interest in eating ice cream.D. He was rather concerned about his health.6. How did the man react after hearing the author s decision?A. He considered it quite normal.B. He got totally disappointed.C. He was very grateful.D. He was very proud.7. What did

23、the author realize from this experience?A. He should live every day to the fullest.B. He should learn to share his feelings.C. He should struggle for a better life.D. He should stay positive every day. CAddy Barrett, an 11-year-old girl from Maryland, the US, is a regular visitor to the zoo, and nev

24、er gets tired of watching gorillas (大猩猩).“It wasn t until I read a book about gorillas that I really fell in love with how smart they are and how they relate to us, Addy said. “I learned they were being killed for reasons that I felt were unnecessary. And I needed to do something. Addy is now workin

25、g to save her favorite animals. She has sold T-shirts and home-made cookies for the cause, and she hosts a yearly Gorilla Gala. Addy asked Meredith Bastian, a zookeeper, what challenges wild gorillas face that some people may not notice. Bastian said that it is a combination of habitat loss, climate

26、 change and spread of disease. But there is also the problem of mining. Coltan is a mineral that is used to make cellphones and is mined mostly in Congo in Central Africa. These mines destroy gorillas habitats and worsen their living conditions.“One of the strongest messages you can send to people i

27、s to recycle their cellphones, Bastian told Addy. Habitat loss is one of the reasons Addy decided to start the Gorilla Heroes project. She has held fundraisers (筹款活动) and social media challenges in hopes of starting a conversation on the risks to gorillas. The animals, which are native to Central Af

28、rica, are endangered. There are fewer than 900 mountain gorillas and about 100, 000 western lowland gorillas in the world. So far, Gorilla Heroes has raised more than $11 ,000 for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and the Ellen Fund. Addy was recently named a winner of the 2019 Gloria Baron Prize for You

29、ng Heroes for her work. Addy hopes to get close to a gorilla in the wild. Typically a person needs to be at least 15 years old to travel to where the gorillas live, so for now Addy is sticking to raising money for gorillas.8. What can we learn about Addy?A. She seldom goes to the zoo.B. She works ha

30、rd to save gorillas.C. She writes books about gorillas.D. She volunteers for a zoo project. 9. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A. The importance of mountain gorillas.B. The measures for protecting wild gorillas.C. The favorable environment for mountain gorillas.D. The reasons for wild gorill

31、as becoming endangered.10. How is Addy S Gorilla Heroes project?A. It is quite dangerous.B. It is well recognized.C. It involves many professionals.D. It has made a great difference globally.11. What is the right description of Addy?A. She is far-sighted and talkative.B. She is easy-going and humoro

32、us.C. She has a closed mind and a strong will.D. She has bright ideas and a generous heart.DToday, I looked at my to-do list and realized that I had been failing to call my cousin for quite a while. It s written down on my to-do list throughout my room, but it wasn t until 1 received a reminder from

33、 my sister that I realized how long it had truly been. If you d ever met my cousin, you know how I felt. He s a thoughtful person. He drove an hour to my town at five in the morning to help out at a high school event my club needed volunteers for. I owe (欠) him for that, and probably much more. And

34、yet, I haven t spoken to him in months because every day I put calling my family at the very bottom of my to-do list. It always seems to me that they can wait another day, unlike my tests and papers. Somehow, I am always failing to prioritize (优先考虑) the things I know matter most一whether it be develo

35、ping relationships, taking time to focus on my health, or any number of other unnoticed habits. This is something that has only become clearer at the end of the school year. Endings tend to inspire reflection (深思)，and ofentimes lead to something much worse一fear. Over and over, my friends and I ask t

36、he same question: Where does the time go? Recently, I ve been asking myself whats important. Clean out my to-do list, and find what I d been missing. I was simple for me. All it took was one look at my to-do list to realize that I had become the kind of person who was somehow always too busy to call

37、 her family. Life is about balance. It could be about prioritizing your health, or any number of plans. But at the end of the day, your priorities reflect your life trajectory (轨迹) and your character. Choose them on purpose, and then let your habits reflect that.12. How did the author feel about not

38、 calling her cousin?A. Angry.B. Guilty.C. Surprised.D. Unconcerned.13. Why did the author fail to call her cousin?A. Her to-do list got lost.B. She forgot to write the task down.C. Her sister failed to remind her.D. She gave priority to other things.14. What caused fear to the author and her friends

39、?A. Their poor health.B. The fact that time flies.C. Their terrible habit.D. The tests they have to take.15. What might the author agree with?A. We should avoid relying on to-do lists.B. We should focus more on our friends.C. We should be busy with our work.D. We should live a balanced life.第二节(共5小题

40、;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短 文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项.Everyday travel tipsA litle kindness goes a long way, Here are four ways to include acts of kindness into your next family vacation.Pack an attitude of thankfulness.Leave impatience behind and offer thanks to those you meet along the way. F

41、rom bus drivers to tour guides, encourage the kids to say thank you._16 If you loved your hotel stay or ship experience, leave a note congratulating the whole crew(全体工作人员) for a job well done.Be aware of(注意) your surroundings.Encourage kids to take note of the elderly or the disabled who might be st

42、anding in a crowded bus or hall while the young sit in chairs. 17 Encourage the parents managing a noisy child to go ahead in line. Pack with a purpose.18 The organization Pack for a Purpose works in 60 countries to help travelers contribute to those in need. Whether you put pencils, a soccer ball o

43、r a book in your bags, you and your family will return home knowing you ve helped spread kindness beyond your own backyard.19 Research your destination (目的地)，to determine if there is a chance to combine healthy exercise with the chance to give back in your destination. Ask your hotel about chances o

44、r connect with the local tourism organization for ideas. 20 If there is a charity you support or have interest in at home, give them a call to see if they can provide a phone number at your destination.A. Walk, run or bike for charity.B. Consider leaving a handwritten note along with your tip.C. Con

45、nect with your good friends for the best vacation ideas.D. Discuss how offering a seat or opening a door can be helpful.E. Teaching kids to be kind has a positive influence on their health.F. The Humane Society may suggest events that will help homeless animals.G. Bring supplies that will make a dif

46、ference in the lives of others on your trip第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A.B.C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Any parent would agree that kids these days spend too much time in front of their screens. Families are spending less time together than ever, which is why it s important that

47、 the_ 21 of Sunday family dinners makes a comeback.Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, a parenting expert, 22 exactly why Sunday family dinners are So important to the_ 23 of a child. The family that eats together thrives (兴旺) together, Lapointe said. “Mealtime has historically been a time of family. 24 . Also, g

48、etting multiple (多 个的)_ 25 of different ages with different interests together is good for kids. Family therapist Anne Fishel co-founded The Family Dinner Project in the hope of helping modern families 26 the practice of eating together, The group considers family dinners as an opportunity for famil

49、y members to 27 with each other through food, fun, and conversation about things that matter. The Family Dinner Project S website states that over the past 25 years, research has shown 28 a fun family meal is good for the spirit, brain, and health of all family members. Recent studies connect regula

50、r family meals with the kinds of behaviors that parents 29 from their children: higher grade point averages and self-esteem(自尊). The project goes on to say that family meals are connected to 30 rates of eating disorders and anxiety. Its not about the food that is served at these dinners. 31, its the

51、 comfortable environment that makes these family dinners so special.These benefits don t come from perfect cooked dishes but from the 32 at the table, Fishel said. “It s important that the atmosphere at the table be 33and inviting, which makes kids feel that it is safe to talk and know that someone

52、is listening.The Family Dinner Project team works to help families increase the 34 and long-term benefits of their shared meals. Now, through this movement, many families will come together to involve everyone in 35 conversation and share their experiences and enjoy the benefits of family dinners. 2

53、1. A. course B. study C. example D. tradition22.A.explained B.guessed C.remembered D. considered23.A. quality B. experience C. development D. achievement24.A. research B. togetherness C. business D. service25.A. students B. friends C. generations D. neighbors26.A. restart B. change C. discuss D. fin

54、d27.A. compete B. trade C. compare D. connect28.A. sharing B. cooking C. affording D. ordering29.A. provide B. want C. determine D. describe 30.A.similar B. increased C. different D. reduced 31. A. Instead B. Besides C. Otherwise D. Therefore 32. A. light B. game C. atmosphere D. praise 33. A. warm

55、B. formal C. heavy D. quiet34. A. cost B. frequency C. length D. distance35. A. powerful B. polite C. meaningful D. global第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15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。At about 3, 810 metres above sea level, Lake Titicaca is the 36._(high) freshwater lake in South America. It is a 37._ (b

56、eauty) place with deep blue water and is home to Peruvian culture. And talking of homes, floating upon this lake are 70 floating man made islands where about 500 people from the Uros tribe live. At first, the islands were tied by ropes 38_the mainland to provide 39._ (protect) from enemies. If any e

57、nemy approached, whole families could cut these ropes and sail out into the middle of the lake. However, times have moved on and there are no longer any real enemies. They have been replaced by friendly tourists 40._come to see this very unusual sight.Beside the lake grow reeds (芦苇). They are used 4

58、1._ (create) floating platforms 200 centimetres thick, and boats. The reeds float very well, but once in the water they rot (腐烂) quickly and require close attention. They 42._(change) about every three months. The islands can stay afloat and be lived on for up to thirty years if they are managed 43.

59、_ (proper). Many of the islands are anchored (系牢) to the bottom of the lake by ropes 44. _(attach) to strong sticks. Other islands have small motors and can be driven around. There are both small 45._large islands. The larger ones provide a home for ten families. On smaller ones, three to four famil

60、ies live. Most of them are able to make a living from their surroundings. 第四部分：写作（共两节,满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 假定你是某国际学校的学生李华,你们学校将举办场主题 为“我眼中的中国”的汉语作文比赛。请你用英语给你们班的英国交换生Jenny写一封邮件，内容包括:1.邀请她参加比赛;2.告知其注意事项。注意:1.词数80左右;2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_第二节(满分25分) 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。 续写的词数 应为150左右。Jenny w

61、as the only child in her family. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldnt help weeping sorrowfully when she thought of the scolding from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for so

62、mething to eat. She stood beside a stand for a while, watching a middle aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she gave a sigh and had to leave.The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked,Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles?“Oh, yes, but I dont have

63、 money on me,she replied.Thats nothing. Ill treat you today,”said the man. “Come in. ”The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, and the smell was so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently.“What is it?asked the man kindly.“Nothing. Actually I was just touched by your kindness! said Jenny

64、 as she wiped her tears. “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a stranger!Hearing the words, the seller smiled, “Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of nood

65、les and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your gratitude to her? Jenny sat there, speechless and numb with shock; she remembered her mothers familiar face and weathered hands.Why didnt

66、 I think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel indebted. Why havent I thanked my mum for what she has done for me? On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as soon as she arrived home.Paragraph1:Approaching the doorway, _Para

67、graph 2:A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back. _ 1-5BBACC 6-10BACCB 11-15CBBAA 16-20BAACC21-25CCDCB 26-30CDBDB 31-35DBDBD 36-40BDGAF41-45DACBC 46-50ADABD 51-55ACABC56. highest57. beautiful58. to59.protection60. who/ that61. to create62. are changed63. properly64. attached65. and写作第一节One po

68、ssible version:Dear Jenny,Our school is planning to hold 8Chinesecomposition competition, whose theme is“China inMy Eyes”Knowing that you are so interested in andgood at Chinese, I suggest you join in.As the competition is to be held nextFriday,your writing should be sent to the Student Councilbefor

69、e this Sunday. More importantly, it S necessarythat you describe the impression that China has made on you in detail.I really hope you will attend and enjoy thecompetition. I m looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hu第二节One possible version:Paragraph 1:Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep bre

70、ath. Tired and sad,she sat down in front of the house. “Where might my mother be? shewondered,“Is she really so angry with me that she doesnt want to showany carefor me? Again, the sceneof the quarrel appeared in her mind. Sheremembered her rudeness to her mother, and she just realized that all thes

71、colding from her motherwasdue to the fact that her mother reallycaredlot about her. Tears rolled down her cheeks.Paragraph 2:A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back. She raised herhead to see the familiar face and the worried eyes. “Here you come!Ive been looking for you, came the tired voice. Jenny couldnt helpbut throw herself into her mothers arms. “I m sorry and thank youfor all you have done for me. She expressed the sincere apology andthe great gratitude. Then she felt the hug tightened.