河南省宏力学校2020_2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题202104290313.doc

1、河南省宏力学校2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题考生注意:本试卷由四个部分组成。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。第一部分 听力略第二部分 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。AHere in Britain we have a long tradition of camping out, so weve rounded up the four campsites in the UK.Trwyn Yr Wylfa, SnowdoniaIn the shadow of Conwy

2、 Mountain, this campsite is all about the views. Wide views, including Anglesey, the Great Orme, and the peaks of Snowdonia, are guaranteed. The sites location means there is no shortage of outstanding walks if you want to head for the hills, while the sea beach is only minutes away. At the site its

3、elf, plentiful facilities, including wifi and a separate field for ball games, ensure fun for all.Price per night： 5 per adult, 2. 50 per childDeepdale Farm. NorfolkThis friendly, well-proportioned （匀称的）site discovers the riches of North Norfolks coastline. Easy access to the North Norfolk coastal p

4、ath and on-site bike enable easy exploration of nearby villages. Deepdale is also at the heart of Englands best birding area, with the RSPB Reserve just down the road.Price per night ： 3 per personEigg Organics, Cleadale, Isle of EiggJ. R. R. Tolkien, a great English writer, used to holiday on Eigg,

5、 admiring Cleadales beautiful views over the ocean towards the Isle of Rum and Outer Hebrides from the campsite.This impressive campsite is everything thats good about traditional camping： remote wilderness and golden sunsets.Price per night： 6 per adult, children are freePiel Island, CumbriaOn a fi

6、fty-acre island alongside a ruined castle, it just might be accessible via a small ferry （渡口）from Roa Island, where you might be lucky enough to spot some seals, and camping on Piel Island is low-key but high-spirited. Days can be spent wandering the unspoilt coast-line, on fishing trips.Price per n

7、ight： 4 per adult, 2 per child21. What can you do in Trwyn Yr Wylfa?A. Visit a ruined castle.B. Cycle to nearby villages.C. Climb the hills.D. Enjoy the views of Cleadale.22. Which campsite will cost least for two adults and one child to stay for one night?A. Eigg Organics.B. Deepdale Farm.C. Piel I

8、sland.D. Trwyn Yr Wylfa.23. What do the four campsites have in common?A. They have some old buildings.B. People can visit a ruined castle.C. People can enjoy ball games.D. They are not far from the sea.BSharing a Sense of StyleWhen I woke up on Aug 4, 2016, there was only one thing on my mind: what

9、to wear. A billion thoughts raced through my brain in the closet. I didnt want to come off as trying too hard, but I also didnt want to be seen as a slob (懒汉). Not only was it my first day of high school, but it was my first day of school in a new state; first impressions are everything, and it was

10、important for me to impress the people who I would spend the next four years with.This was my third time being the new kid. But this time was different because my dad promised that I would start and finish high school in the same place. This time mattered, and that made me nervous.After meticulously

11、 raiding my closet, I proudly came out in a dress from Target. The soft cotton was comfortable, and the ruffled (有褶饰边的) shoulders added a hint of fun. Yes, this outfit was the one. An hour later, I felt powerful as I headed toward room 1136. But as I entered class, my jaw dropped to the floor.Sittin

12、g at her desk was Mrs Hutfilz, my English teacher, sporting exactly the same dress as me. I kept my head down and tiptoed to my seat. I made it through my minute (简短的) introduction speech until Mrs Hutfilz stood up, jokingly adding that she liked my style. Although this was the moment I had been afr

13、aid of, from the moment I walked in, all my anxiety surprisingly melted away, and the students paid attention as I shared my story. My smile grew as I laughed with the students. After class, I stayed behind and talked to Mrs Hutfilz, relieved to make a humorous and real connection.Looking back four

14、years later, the ten minutes I spent afraid of giving my speech were really not worth it. My first period of high school certainly made the day unforgettable in the best way and taught me that Mrs Hutfilz has an awesome sense of style!24. Why did the author attach great importance to her clothes on

15、the first day of high school?A. She followed her fathers advice.B. She was unconfident about herself.C. She wanted to make a good impression. D. She cared too much about her appearance25. What does the underlined word “meticulously” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. carefully. B. excitedly.C. casually

16、. D. suddenly.26. How did the author probably feel after noticing her teachers dress?A. Annoyed. B. Confused.C. Embarrassed. D. Proud.27. What is the authors purpose in writing the article?A. To explore the troubles with dressing.B. To share a memorable experience.C. To introduce her stylish English

17、 teacher.D. To stress the importance of first impressions.CThe unusual whistle language used as a means of communication by villagers in the remote and mountainous northern Turkey has been added to the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (非物质文化遗产）.The language is a highly developed high-pitc

18、h system of whistling to communicate in rugged (崎岖的) areas where people mostly cannot see each other. It can allow people to communicate across great distances, up to 5 kilometers. Compared with other similar whistle languages in Spains Canary Islands, in Mexico, or in Greek villages, it has a highe

19、r tone (音调) and larger vocabulary.This unusual form of communication, which dates some 500 years ago, to the Ottoman Empire, was born from sheer necessity and widespread across the Black Sea regions.But 50 years ago, it suffered the impact of the progression of technology and nowadays the rapid grow

20、th of cellular mobile systems has put this cultural heritage (遗产) under serious threat.For centuries, the language has been passed on from grandparent to parent, from parent to child. Now, though, many of its most skilful speakers who use their tongue, teeth and fingers are aging all becoming physic

21、ally weak. Young people are no longer interested in learning the language or in finding ways to update its vocabulary with new words, and in a few generations it may be gone for good.“Our bird language is very convenient and efficient to communicate across the valleys. It has many benefits over yell

22、ing, which is bad for our throats.” said Avni Kocek, head of the bird village adding that despite setbacks because of technology, “Bird language is still used by many of us. Whistle language is transmitted from our elders to us and we have the duty to transmit it to our children. We are making effor

23、ts to keep our culture alive through the annual Bird Language Festival.”Besides, the bird language has been required to be taught at primary schools since 2014 by district authorities in order to instill (逐步实施) the practice in younger generations.28. What is the bird languages advantage over other s

24、imilar whistle languages?A. It is used as a means of communication.B. It is older and has a larger number of users.C. It is a completely different system of whistling.D. It can send more messages to farther places.29. Whats the biggest threat to the bird language?A. The need to use it in everyday li

25、fe is disappearing.B. Other whistle languages are more effectively protected.C. Many of its most skillful speakers are growing old.D. Young people find it too difficult to learn well enough.30. Whats the most effective measure so far taken to protect the bird language?A. Bird Language Festival is ce

26、lebrated every month.B. It has become a subject at primary schools.C. Cellular mobile systems are not allowed in the area.D. All parents are required to transmit it to their children. 31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. The Story of a Bird Language SpeakerB. Celebrating

27、the Bird Language FestivalC. The benefits of Bird LanguageD. Preserving the Endangered Bird languageDIn a recent series of experiments at the University of California, researchers studied toddlers (学步儿童) thinking about winners and losers, bullies (欺凌) and victims.In the first experiment, toddlers wa

28、tched a scene in which two puppets (木偶) had conflicting goals: One was crossing a stage from right to left, and the other from left to right. The puppets met in the middle and stopped. Eventually one puppet bowed down and moved aside, letting the other one pass by. Then researchers asked the toddler

29、s which puppet they liked. The result: 20 out of 23 toddlers picked the higher-status puppet the one that did not bow or move aside. It seems that individuals can gain status for being dominant (占优势的) and toddlers like winners better than losers.But then researchers had another question: Do toddlers

30、 like winners no matter how they win? So, researchers did another experiment very similar to the one described above. But this time, the conflict ended because one puppet knocked the other down and out of the way. Now when the toddlers were asked who they liked, the results were different: Only 4 ou

31、t of 23 children liked the winner.These data suggest that children already love a winner by the age of 21-31 months. This does not necessarily mean that the preference is inborn: 21 months is enough time to learn a lot of things. But if a preference for winners is something we learn, we appear to le

32、arn it quite early.Even more interesting, the preference for winners is not absolute. Children in our study did not like a winner who knocked a competitor down. This suggests that already by the age of 21-31 months, childrens liking for winners is balanced with other social concerns, including perha

33、ps a general preference for nice or helpful people over aggressive ones.In a time when the news is full of stories of public figures who celebrate winning at all costs, these results give us much confidence. Humans understand dominance, but we also expect strong individuals to guide, protect and hel

34、p others. This feels like good news.32. One of the purposes of the experiments is to _.A. teach toddlers how to gain higher statusB. offer toddlers a chance to watch a sceneC. find out toddlers attitude toward winners and losersD. observe the process of toddlers solving a conflict33. The toddlers re

35、garded bowing and moving aside as a sign of _.A. obeying rulesB. giving in to the otherC. gaining statusD. showing good manners34. What does the second experiment tell us about toddlers?A. They value kindness over winning.B. They are excellent learners.C. They are always changeable.D. They show merc

36、y to the loser.35. What does the author think of the results of the series of experiments?A. Disappointing.B. Unexpected.C. Controversial. D. Encouraging.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10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。Good presentation skills are important for having an impact on your audience and g

37、etting your message across. Some presentation skills in particularlike listening to your audience, using humor and maintaining eye contactcan help a lot. 36 _ Know what the needs of your audience are. 37 Thoroughly understand your material, and then put it in a logical order. Make sure your speech k

38、eeps your audiences attention. 38 During the presentation, you will want to highlight your strengths. Dress appropriately, and make sure you look relaxed and calm. Speak at an appropriate speed, and show appropriate emotion. This can help you to establish a good relationship with the audience. Remem

39、ber your body language. 39 How you walk, move and stand can all be seen by your audience, and can help convey your message. Thus, you should pay attention to your body language during the presentation.Speak as if you believe what you are saying. When you speak with confidence, your audience is much

40、more likely to believe what you have to say. You should speak loudly and clearly, and address your audience directly. 40 These presentation tips will help you make a good presentation.A. Know your strong and weak points.B. Body language is important, yet often overlooked.C. Here are some other good

41、tips for improving presentation skills.D. Try to make eye contact with several audience members.E. During the presentation, you can match your presentations content to those needs.F. You should sound confident, and if you make an error, just apologize and move on.G. Know when to stop talking.第三部分 语言

42、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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。In June of last year, a bike-sharing company withdrew from the Singapore market. Businessman Mike Win was 41 when he saw the mountains of bicycles that were then left behind. “The production of these bicycles

43、 can 42 anywhere from 300 to $500 per unit and a lot of resources are now left to waste. Some of them will be sent to be recycled and 43_ but some will simply be 44 ,”Win wrote in a log post.Win immediately thought of the 45 kids he had seen walking miles to school during his many past trips to Myan

44、mar, and thats when he got a 46 idea. “It is a(n) 47 _ sight to see lines and lines of students walking 48 distances from home to school in rural villages,”Win said. “Some students can walk up to one hour from home to school and the families can hardly 49 a simple form of transport like a bicycle or

45、 motorcycle. Win then founded Lesswalk, a nonprofit organization. He 50_ the unused bicycles and 51_ them to school children. The project has been hit with many 52 and cost him lots of money. First, he had to 53 the bike-sharing electrical system with regular key locks, and then he had to deal with

46、much red tape (繁琐的手续）when it came time to 54 the bikes from Singapore to Myanmar. 55 , Win has no 56 , and he is proud to say that he has bought 5,300 more which are already on the way. “I 57 to get 100 new bicycles at a very good price.” he explained. “All bicycles are free for students that 58 _ b

47、elow the poverty line in Myanmar and need to walk two kilometers or more to school.”Now, Win is in talks with government groups and charities so that they can 59_Lesswalk to share out the bikes in the next few weeks. “Im 60 that I can start working on my project so soon,” writes Win.41. A. ashamedB.

48、 heartbrokenC. relievedD. exhausted42. A. costB. oweC. saveD. raise43. A. examinedB. reusedC. destroyedD. removed44. A. taken upB. sent backC. cut downD. thrown away45. A. disabledB. creativeC. poorD. curious46. A. basicB. terribleC. similarD. brilliant47. A. commonB. interestingC. strangeD. inspiri

49、ng48. A. differentB. longC. fixedD. proper49. A. findB. imagineC. missD. afford50. A. packedB. rodeC. boughtD. borrowed51. A. introducedB. soldC. giftedD. returned52. A. changesB. challengesC. competitionsD. improvements53. A. compareB. combineC. testD. replace54. A. linkB. adaptC. shipD. repair55.

50、A. HoweverB. OtherwiseC. ThereforeD. Instead56. A. regrets B. choiceC. experienceD. problems57. A. managed B. failedC. preparedD. determined58. A. dropB. hideC. playD. live59. A. inviteB. remindC. helpD. encourage60. A. concernedB. delightedC. doubtfulD. frightened第二节(共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)阅读下列材料，在空白

51、处填入1个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式。Even if all goes well for you in high school, that time of life still can be tough. After all, theres so much for you_ 61 ( learn) academically and socially, like getting along with classmates, and dealing with teachers. But of all the_ 62 (challenge), making good friends migh

52、t be the most important.According to a new study published in the journal Child Development, best friends likely had a_ 6 3 _( significance) influence on how you behave in your 20s. Researchers found that those with strong, close bonds with their friends at age fifteen were more likely to be healthy

53、 and happy later. Importantly, 64 ( popular), defined as lots of people liking you generally but not closely, wasnt found to have the same benefit as close friends.The University of Virginia researchers 65 ran the study followed 169 subjects aged 15 to 25 every year for a decade. Then the researcher

54、s_ 66 ( analyze) the 10 years of data to understand how people handled stress over time, They found that, compared to people with strong high school friendships, those who were merely popular did much 67 ( bad) on several measures of mental health, such as self-worth, social acceptance and relaxatio

55、n.“_ 68 (like) by a large group of people cannot take 69 place of building deep, supportive friendships. So trying to build close connections 70 a few people should be a priority(优先考虑的事情), ”wrote Joseph Allen, who coauthored the study.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学们交换修改作文，请

56、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。错误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（）,并在其下面写上该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。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。My classmate Liu Ming succeeded in rescue a child from a burning house last Wednesdays morning. He was about to go to school whi

57、le he heard a child crying. Looking around, he noticed a house burning fierce. Realizing a big fire had been broken out and a child was in danger, he called the police immediately. But he rushed into the burning house, searching for the crying child. The moment Liu Ming rushed out for the burning ho

58、use with the trapped child, the house falls down. Liu Ming has set good example to us and we should learn from her heroic deeds.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华。你的美国笔友Tom对中国文化有浓厚的兴趣。恰好你校今年暑假将为外国学生举办一场汉语夏令营活动(Chinese Summer Camp)，请你给他发一封电子邮件邀请他加入，内容包括：1.时间和地点;2.内容：学习日常汉语、了解中国历史和传统文化等;3.报名方式和截止时间。Dear Tom,_Yours

59、, Li Hua 高二英语 参考答案阅读：21-40 CBD CACB DABD CBAD CEABF完形：41-60 BABDC DABDC CBDCA BBDCB 语法填空：61. to learn 62. challenges 63.significant 64. popularity 65. that/who66. analyzed 67. worse 68. Being liked 69. the 70. with改错：1.rescue 改rescuing 2.Wednesdays改Wednesday 3.while改when 4.fierce改fiercely 5.had been

60、删去 been 6.But改And或Then 7.rush out for中for改为of/from 8.falls 改fell 9.set后添加a 10.her改his书面表达：Dear Tom, Here comes a piece of good news. Chinese Summer Camp, which is intended for international students, is going to be held in our school this summer vacation. Since you are obsessed with Chinese culture,

61、 Id like to invite you to join it.The Camp is scheduled to last 11 days, from July 18 to July 28. It covers a wide variety of cultural activities, ranging from studying Chinese daily expressions to attending some lectures on Chinese history and traditional culture. By doing these activities, I believe you will definitely gain a better understanding of China and its culture.If you want to participate in this Camp, please sign up for it before July 2nd at our school website. Looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li Hua