新疆乌鲁木齐市第四中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、新疆乌鲁木齐市第四中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题(满分：150分 考试时间：100分钟)第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）（略）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。AALanguageProgrammeforTeenagersWelcometoTeenagersAbroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning. Our Cours

2、esRegardless of your choice of course, youll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively. Our Standard Course guarantees(保证) a significant(明显的) increase in your confidence in a foreign language, with focused teaching in all 4 skill areas speaking, listening, reading and writing. Our I

3、ntensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest possible language learning (see table below).CourseTypeDaysNumberofLessonCourseTimetableStandardCourseMon.Fri.20lessons9:0012:30Intensive CourseMon.Fri.20lessons9:0012:3010lessons13:0014:30Ev

4、aluation(评价)Students are placed into classes according to their current(当前的) language skills. The majority of them take an online language test before starting their programme. However, if this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course. Learning materials are provid

5、ed to students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants(参与者) in each class.Arrivals and Transfer(交通)Our programme offers the full package students are taken good care of from the start through to the very end. They are collected from the airport upon arrival and bro

6、ught to their accommodation in comfort. We require the students full flight details at least 4 weeks in advance.Meals/Allergies(过敏)/Special Dietary RequirementsStudents are provided with breakfast, dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch(which consists of a sandwich, a drink and a dessert). Snack

7、s outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually(分别地). We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary(饮食的) requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and/or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for pro

8、viding special food.21.HowdoesIntensiveCoursedifferfromStandardCourse?A.Itislesseffective.B.Itfocusesonspeaking.C.Itgivesyouconfidence.D.Itincludesextralessons.22.Beforestartingtheirprogramme,studentsareexpectedto_.A.takealanguagetestB.haveanonlineinterviewC.preparelearningmaterialsD.reporttheirlang

9、uagelevels23.Withthefullpackage,theprogrammeorganizerissupposedto_.A.informstudentsoftheirfullflightdetailsB. collectstudentsluggageinadvanceC.offerstudentsfreesightseeingtripsD.lookafterstudentsthroughouttheprogramme24.Whichofthefollowingmayrequireanextrapayment?A.Cookeddinner. B. Specialdiet. C.Pa

10、ckedlunch. D.MealtimedessertBSome places in the world have strange laws. Its important for you to know about them before going there.Whoever likes to chew gum(口香糖) may have to leave Singapore. The government really wants to keep the city clean and will fine you for chewing gum. Before you leave for

11、the United Arab Emirates youd better make sure you arent visiting during Ramadan(斋月). During that time you arent allowed to eat or drink in public. Tourists have been fined up to $275 for drinking in public.Lovers spend so much time kissing each other goodbye at train stations that trains often star

12、t late. This law no kissing your lover goodbye at train stations is rather old, and isnt in use today in France.In Thailand its against the law to drive a car or motorcycle without a shirt on, no matter how hot it is. Punishments are different in different areas and can include warnings and tickets

13、costing about $10. No joke the local police will stop you.Studies in Denmark have shown that cars with their headlights on are more noticeable by other drivers than those with their headlights off. Drivers there are required to leave their headlights on even during the day, or they may face a fine u

14、p to $100.Do you often buy things using coins? Dont do it in Canada. The Currency Law of 1985 doesnt allow using only coins to buy things. Even the use of the dollar-coin is limited. The shop owner has the right to choose whether to take your coins or not.Make sure you know about these laws before y

15、our next trip. Better safe than sorry.25. What is mainly talked about in the text?A. How to make your trip around the world safe. B. Why there are strange laws in the world.C. Interesting places you can go to around the world. D. Some strange laws you should know about for your trip.26. If you are d

16、riving a car in Thailand, _.A. you should wear your shirt even though its hot B. the police will play a joke on youC. the police will give you tickets costing about $10 D. you should always keep your headlights on27. What can we learn from the text?A. Kissing goodbye at train stations isnt allowed i

17、n France today.B. The Singaporean government cares a lot about its environment.C. Tourists in the United Arab Emirates shouldnt eat in public.D. You can turn your headlights off in daytime in Denmark.CThey are the sort of friends who are so close they trust each other with their lives. If one falls

18、the other is there to catch him.They are Wellman, whose legs were permanently(永久地) injured nine years ago in a rock-climbing accident, and Corbett, an experienced rock climber. Together, they climbed up Half Dome, the famous 2,000-foot rock in the Yosemite National Park, through one of the most diff

19、icult routes. During the climb, Corbett took the lead, hit in the metal spikes（尖状物）that guided the ropes and climbed up. Then, after Wellman pulled himself up the rope, Corbett went down to remove the spikes and climbed up again. This process was repeated time and again, inch by inch, for 13 days. W

20、ellmans job was not easy either. He got himself up the rope through upper body strength alone. In all, Wellman figured(算出) that he had done 5,000 pull-ups up the rope on the climb.However, when the two men first met, they never talked about climbing. “He knew that was how I got injured.” Wellman sai

21、d. Until one day Wellman decided that he wanted to climb again and they started training.Their climb of Half Dome was not all smooth. At one point, pieces of rock gave way, and Corbett dropped down quickly. Wellman locked their rope in place, stopping the fall at 20 feet. His quick action probably s

22、aved his friends life.“Your partner can save your life you can save your partners life,” Wellman said as the pair received congratulations from friends. “There are real close ties.” 28. Which of the following was a challenge for Corbett in climbing Half Dome?A. To climb up to remove the spikes. B. T

23、o climb it twice.C. To do 5,000 pull-ups up the rope.D. To lock the rope in place.29. Why did the two men never talk about climbing when they first met?A. Corbett was poorly trained.B. Wellman had lost interest in climbing.C. Corbett didnt want to hurt Wellman. D. Wellman hadnt decided whether to cl

24、imb again.30. What do we know about Wellman?A. He climbed Half Dome by himself. B. He was disabled in a traffic accident.C. He stopped rock-climbing for some time. D. He was saved by Corbett during the climb.31. The main idea of the text is that _.A. two heads are better than one B. friendship is pr

25、ecious in lifeC. the disabled should never give up D. a man can be destroyed but cannot be defeatedDNational Treasure has Chinese audiences fired up. But dont confuse(困惑) it with the Hollywood action film of the same name, in which the hidden history of the United States going back around 250 years

26、is discovered. In the Chinese show producers are lucky China has a much longer history, and their plan to introduce relics(文物) is welcomed by the Palace Museum in the Forbidden City, and eight key province-level museums.Yu Lei, director of the show, explained how items are chosen, “Our standard is n

27、ot to choose the most precious items. We want the ones with most attractive stories. These cultural relics are like aged people. They have so much to tell us. If people are bored, there is something wrong with our methods,” she said.In each 100-minute period, three key exhibits from a museum are int

28、roduced by entertainment stars, called the “guardians(监护人) of the national treasure”, through short stage dramas, telling the history of the legends(传奇) behind the items. Some lesser-known stories on how the items were unearthed(出土) are featured in the show. In the periods, people are also invited o

29、n stage to share their stories linked to such relics. Knowledge, entertainment, taste and an accessible approach have been put together in one show. When people see cultural relics in this lively way, they feel history.The aim of the show is not to create a hit program but to attract more people to

30、museums. More seasons of National Treasure are planned, and some treasures from the show are to be featured in a touring exhibition soon after the first season ends. A show like this fuels peoples pride in their country.32. We can learn that National Treasure is a(n) .A. historical program aimed at

31、creating a hot topicB. Hollywood action film telling the whole American historyC. Chinese show introducing relics through short dramasD. exhibition welcomed by nine province-level museums33. What Yu Lei said shows that they .A. like cultural relics whose stories can be told by aged peopleB. choose s

32、ome valuable items with most attractive stories behindC. think something is wrong with their methods of choosing relicsD. dont like the most precious items because theyre not attractive34. Who may be invited to introduce the exhibits?A. Film experts.B. Ordinary people.C. Museum guides.D. Entertainme

33、nt stars.35. In which part of a newspaper can you most probably read the text?A. ScienceB. HealthC. EconomyD. Culture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, 有两项为多余选项。Alcohol(酒精) addiction is harmful. It may ruin your life, family and career. Here are some ideas to help people stop drinkin

34、g.1. First StepThe first step to stop drinking is to know why you want to stop drinking. Make a list of reasons to stop drinking alcohol. 36 It would be better to display it in several places like on your fridge door and in your handbag to increase chances of seeing it.2. Reduce Drinking Alcohol Gra

35、duallyIf youre a heavy drinker for a long time, it may not be possible for you to put a full stop to drinking within one day. 37 In addition, fix a date for a final complete stop.3. Talk To Your DoctorAlcohol addiction is a disease, and may have caused a few chemical changes in your body system. It

36、might have affected your important organs such as liver, heart, kidney, and so on. 38 4. Join Support GroupsThere are many support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous and AVERT. 39 They provide practical tips and suggestions based on their own experience.5 Learn To Say a Firm NOFriends at drinking club

37、s may invite you to drink with reasons. 40 You should learn to stay active by developing new hobbies and interests and spending that alcohol drinking time with your family and friends.A. Turn down their invitations with polite yet firm Nos.B. Alcohol can influence peoples health and how they act.C.

38、You can also look for a friends help to complete the list.D. Usually, therefore, you need expert medical help for treatment.E. The very best choice might be to drink less and then stop drinking gradually.F. For example, people may drink to deal with problems like boredom, stress, or money troubles.G

39、. Their membership consists of previous alcohol addicts who have successfully given up their addiction.第三部分 英语知识运用（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。I went with some colleagues from my office for a dinner in a very popular local restauran

40、t. It was 41 business time and the restaurant was crowded. We 42 found a table in a corner for three of us.As soon as we sat down, we heard a crash when a cleaning boy 43 the floor with all the plates he was carrying. There was 44 and no one was saying or doing anything.In a flash(瞬间) I remembered m

41、y 45 many years ago. Once, I 46 in the airport because I had rushed there on my own on an empty stomach. I was picked up and taken care of by two 47 . Now this was my chance to 48 it forward.I ran to the young mans side immediately, turned him on his back and screamed for someone to 49 a hot drink.

42、Soon people started asking if I was a doctor. I said I was not, 50 I was skillful at blacking out(晕厥).The kid soon opened his eyes, 51 what had happened. I 52 him by saying it was OK and I had had a 53 experience. He had not eaten anything. I held the 54 drink to his mouth till he finished it and sa

43、t with him till he felt OK. By then the 55 had arrived. I asked her to give the kid something to eat. I offered to pay.The manager was kind enough to refuse the 56 and agreed to make sure the kid ate before he went home. By the time all this was 57 it was getting late for my colleagues. We hadnt 58

44、anything yet, so they decided to go home.I slowly walked home, not hungry any more, feeling 59 for the opportunity to pay forward the 60 I had received many years ago.41. A. localB. peakC. spare D. regular42. A. finally B. graduallyC. actuallyD. eagerly43. A. touched B. hit C. swept D. kicked44. A.

45、doubtB. danger C. tensionD. silence45. A. lesson B. adventure C. flightD. experience46. A. passed away B. settled downC. passed out D. showed up 47. A. strangersB. relativesC. colleagues D. friends48. A. take B. return C. putD. pay49. A. bringB. buyC. orderD. serve50. A. andB. so C. becauseD. but51.

46、 A. arguing B. wondering C. knowingD. ignoring 52. A. encouraged B. reminded C. answered D. comforted53. A. similar B. personal C. common D. memorable54. A. sweet B. refreshing C. warm D. cool55. A. manager B. doctor C. waitressD. customer56. A. suggestion B. reward C. supportD. payment57. A. up B.

47、over C. behind D. away58. A. prepared B. received C. orderedD. demanded 59. A. ready B. comfortable C. anxious D. grateful 60. A. service B. kindness C. inspiration D. honor 第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）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。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。The national college entr

48、ance exam in Russia, Unified State Exam, will include Chinese as an elective(选择的) foreign language starting from 2019. Chinese will become 61 fifth elective test item for the Unified State Exam 62 (follow) English, German, French and Spanish.The number of Chinese learners in Russia 63 (grow) quickly

49、 in the past ten years, according to a survey 64 (carry) out by a linguistic(语言学) research center in Russia. 65 more people choosing university courses in Russia, approaches to learning Chinese vary from person to person. The three-hour-long Chinese test will quiz students on 66 (they) listening, re

50、ading, and writing abilities and a fourth section will examine students on grammar, vocabulary and Chinese 67 (character). Some parts in the exam are even a little bit difficult for native Chinese speakers.The United Nations (UN) in 2010 suggested a Chinese Language Day 68 falls on April 20 each yea

51、r 69 (celebrate) cultural diversity and to promote using all official languages 70 (equal).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，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: 在错的词下划一横线，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

52、)不计分。Three years ago I failed a important exam in my life and became a student in an ordinary school. Disappointing as I felt at the shabby campus and the poorly-equipped classroom, but I found the teachers patiently and considerate. Besides, I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere in class. I decided mak

53、e the best of it. I worked hard and get along well with my teachers and classmates. Whenever I had difficulties, they were always available. Soon, I became one of the top student in my class, that greatly increased my confidence and got me motivated.My experience tell me that it is not what you are

54、given but how you make use for it that determines who you are.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，与留学生朋友Bob约好一起去书店，因故不能赴约。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：1. 表示歉意2. 说明原因3. 另约时间注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。高二英语期中考试答案(最后得分 = 实际得分1.25)阅读理解：21-24. DADB 25-27. DAB 28-31. BCCB 32-35. CBDD七选五：36-40. CEDGA完型填空：41-45. BABDD 46-50. CADAD

55、51-55. BDACA 56-60. DBCDB语法填空：61. the62following63has grown64carried65With66their67characters68which/that69to celebrate70equally短文改错：A an, Disappointing Disappointed, 去掉but, patiently patient, decided后加to, get got, student students, that which, tell tells, for of作文：Dear Bob, Im sorry to say that I c

56、annot go to the bookstore with you on Friday afternoon. I have just found that I have to attend an important class meeting that afternoon. I hope the change will not cause you too much trouble. Shall we go on Saturday morning? We can set out early so that well have more time to read and select books. If its convenient for you, lets meet at 8:30 outside the school gate. If not, let me know what time suits you best. I should be available any time after school next week.Yours,Li Hua