河南省实验中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题 (2).doc

1、河南省实验中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题（时间：100分钟，满分：150分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）（略）第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AChina Danxia is an impressive and unique landscape of great natural beauty, containing several component parts which have the most inter

2、est sites as well as cultural and local attractions to keep visitors busy.Ready to explore this characteristic landform in China? Here are the destinations for you.Danxia Mountain(Guangdong Province)Danxia Mountain is a noted scenic area in Shaoguan, the northern part of Guangdong Province. It is de

3、scribed as a “world-famous UNESCO park of China”. There are a number of temples located on the mountain range and visitors can enjoy many scenic walks in the area. There is also a river that winds through the mountain area and boat trips along the river are offered to visitors.Golden Lake (Fujian Pr

4、ovince)Golden Lake is located in the northwest of Fujian Province. Golden Lake is surrounded by mountains and forests. Stone bamboo shoots stand tall with springs flowing through them. There are more than 1,000 historic sites, such as the Baishuiji waterfall, lovers peak, and the 5-kilometer-long ca

5、lm lake. It is also regarded as “Lake of Gold” by tourists at home and abroad.Longhu Mountain (Jiangxi Province)Longhu Mountain is located in Jiangxi Province. It is famous for being one of the birthplaces of Taoism, as many Taoist temples were originally built upon the mountainside. It is particula

6、rly important to the Zhengyi Dao as the Shangqing Temple and the Mansion of the Taoist Master are located here. It is known as one of the Four Sacred Mountains of Taoism.Langshan Mountain (Hunan Province)Langshan Mountain, one of Chinas National Geological Parks, is famous for its unique landform, c

7、overing an area of 108 square which is filled with rich tourism resources. There are more than 500 scenic spots in Langshang Mountain, among which the most famous are Tianyi, Chili Peak, Fuyi River, and the Xicun Ancient Dwelling.21.What can we learn about Danxia Mountain?A. It has a calm lake. B. I

8、t offers boat trips.C. It includes Tianyi Lane. D. It is famous for its temples.22. If you are interested in Chinese ancient philosophy, you may go to_.A. Longhu Mountain B. Golden LakeC. Danxia Mountain D. Langshan Mountain23. What do the four attractions have in common?A. They are all world-famous

9、 parks.B. They all have temples and forests.C. They all have typical Danxia landforms.D. They are all located in Northwest China.BIn the past decade, the use of social media has grown in a way that no one could have guessed. It has turned some teenagers into celebrities and turned the famous into th

10、e infamous overnight.A key feature of social media, however, is its volatility. Trends come and go, disappearing almost as quickly as they appeared.Short video apps such as Tik Tok and its Chinese equivalent (对应物) Douyin, took the world by storm. The Telegraph reported that Tik Tok was ranked 8th on

11、 Apples App Store in April. And Douyin had more than 300 million domestic monthly active users in June, CNBC said.Why are these short videoswhich are rarely longer than a few minutesso popular? Jiang Yige, a Singapore-based analyst at FengHe Fund Management, has a theory. “Short videos are just righ

12、t to fill in the little gaps in our busy schedules,” he told CNBC.These videosapart from being very convenientare important to teenagers because they allow them to express themselves, according to Teen Vogue.Liza Koshy, a user of the US app Musical, who has over 2 million followers, said, “The sense

13、 of community that users of short video apps get is another appealing feature.”Live streaming(直播) is a feature of our social media life that now seems as natural as sunrise. Its a pretty neat idea: You can watch anyone, anywhere, live. However, China has taken live streaming to a whole new level. In

14、 China, more than 100 million viewers monthly watch a live streaming video. Forbes thought that a number of factors had led to the popularity of live streams. Among them is viewers ability to interact with others using unknown names. However, the quick development of social media may be having side

15、effects too. Fake news is one serious problem it causes. Materials shared on these platforms are often not checked for accuracy. The most basic content can be false and can mislead users one way or another. We use social media all the time; that doesnt mean that we understand the influence it is hav

16、ing on us. We should be mindful of both the time we spend on it and its impact on our minds.24. The underlined word “volatility” in Paragraph 2 possibly means “being ”.A. changeableB. steadyC. promising D. violent25. According to Liza Koshy, short videos are very popular because_.A. they are very co

17、nvenientB. they help people kill timeC. they provide a sense of communityD. they allow people to express themselves26. What do we know about social media?A. The information from social media is totally reliable.B. When it comes to social media, people only know short videos.C. People cant communicat

18、e with each other without social media.D. There is still much room for improvement in social media.27. What is the authors attitude to the quick development of social media?A. Objective. B. Subjective.C. Favorable.D. Disapproving.CThe biggest challenge faced by travelers, especially those who like t

19、o have a backpacking trip is how to ensure a steady supply of clean clothes. Now, thanks to a great invention called Scrubba Wash Pack, that worry may be a thing of the past.The portable washing machine was invented by Ash Newland in 2010, while he was planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Struck by th

20、e limited packing space, he got inspiration from traditional washboards to create a bag that could be used to clean clothes. Then he quitted his career as a lawyer and focused on perfecting the bags design. By 2012, the bag was ready for the public. It weighed only 180 grams and required very little

21、 storage space, making it perfect for anyone wishing to travel light. Not surprisingly, the bag which was worth 55 dollars was an instant hit with travelers, university students and even passengers. However, Newland was not satisfied. He still saw a disadvantage with his inventiondirty clothes had t

22、o be carried around in a separate bag! The recently introduced Scrubba Wash Pack solves that problem. In order to make the pack active, dirty clothes are placed inside the bag along with two or three liters of water. The bag is then shut tightly to ensure all air is squeezed out and the colors are m

23、assaged for a few minutes. After a quick wash, they are clean and ready to be dried. According to Newland, the pack can clean anything from jeans to smelly socks! Whats even more amazing is that with a capacity to hold 13 liters of water, it can be used to wash more clothes at a time. The best part

24、is that the 99-dollar pack that will be available for sale later this year, only weighs 300 grams and is completely foldable, making it easy to store when its not in use. With the Scrubba Wash Pack, wandering through foreign cities searching for a washing shop, or paying for washing machines may soo

25、n be a thing of the past. 28. What led Ash Newland to create the Scrubba Wash Pack?A. His job requirement.B. A traditional washboard. C. His interest in invention.D. His personal experience. 29. Why wasnt Ash Newland satisfied with his former invention? A. Clothes couldnt be washed well.B. The inven

26、tion was not so convenient.C. The bag couldnt contain enough water.D. The cost of the invention was very high.30. It can be inferred that the improved Scrubba Wash Pack .A. turns to be much environmentally friendlyB. will replace the traditional washing machinesC. will be widely used by more travele

27、rs in the futureD. can encourage more people to travel a long distance31. Whats the passage mainly about?A. Introducing a great new invention.B. Explaining the development of backpack.C. Listing some common problems for travelers.D. Comparing two kinds of washing machines.DIn autumn of 1975, two mot

28、hers in Lyme, Connecticut, were desperate for answers their doctors could not provide. Their families and others in the Lyme area were suffering from a mysterious(神秘的) illness. Two doctors from Yale, Allan Steere and Stephen Malawista, began an investigation that would result in a groundbreaking med

29、ical discovery.The doctors began by conducting individual examinations of each patient. They found patients of all ages were suffering from a set of symptoms(症状) rarely observed together. Blood samples revealed no virus that offered a clue about the cause. However, they found fruitful information in

30、 their interviews with patients: one quarter of them recalled a skin rash(皮疹) with a bulls-eye pattern about four weeks before other symptoms arose.Armed with this new clue, the Department of Health worked with the Yale doctors, conducting surveys to learn where the disease was most widely seen. It

31、seemed that the majority of patients lived in heavily wooded areas, who spent a good deal of time outdoors, gardening, landscaping, or playing. The symptoms were nearly always experienced for the first time during summer. Crucially, some recalled having been bitten by a tick(蜱), which feeds mostly o

32、n the blood of mammals and birds.By 1977, investigators confirmed that the deer tick was responsible. But no one could say why it was causing the illness or how patients could be treated. In 1982, a scientist named Willy Burgdorfer discovered a specific type of bacteria(细菌), carried by the deer tick

33、, which was causing the disease. But how did the deer tick acquire the bacteria in the first place? Finally, scientists determined that the ticks picked up the bacteria from their hosts. As its name suggests, the deer tick often feeds on deer, carriers of the Lyme disease bacteria. Scientists conclu

34、ded that the bacteria passed from wildlife to ticks to humans. All lived closely among one another in the area.How could a disease from a common parasite(寄生虫) spring up so suddenly? Many areas of the northeast, including Lyme, were once farmland. The farmland was replanted with trees. After the fore

35、st grew in, the area was then developed with houses. Gradually, neighborhoods pushed deeper into the habitat of deer ticks and, more importantly, the wildlife they fed upon. As humans encountered more ticks, they became more likely to contract the disease.One of the remaining mysteries about Lyme di

36、sease is where and when it truly began. This puzzle may never be solved. Today, Lyme diseaseif caught earlyis easily treated with antibiotics, thanks to the hard work of many scientists, doctors, and patients.32. Which of the following method helped Dr. Steere and Dr. Malawista most?A. Conducting pa

37、tient interviews.B. Carrying out a field survey.C. Studying patients blood samples.D. Separating patients into age groups.33. From the passage, we can learn that _.A. deer ticks were first carriers of the Lyme disease bacteriaB. patients remembrance of tick bites was vital to the medical discoveryC.

38、 Lyme disease spread because deer ticks and humans both fed on deerD. Lyme disease is less common now because people spend less time outdoors34. What do the underlined words “spring up” in Paragraph 5 probably mean? A. Worsen.B. Return.C. Appear.D. Decrease.35. Which of the following would be the be

39、st title for the passage?A. A Desperate NeedB. An Unsolved PuzzleC. A Medical MysteryD. An Effective Treatment第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。Have you ever been labeled a “perfectionist”? Or do you consider yourself to be one? Its attractive to see perfectionism as a p

40、ositive qualityit shows that we pay close attention to detail and get things right! And, it is often viewed as a strength that helps people to produce high-quality work. 36 It can damage self-esteem, cause relationship problems, and, in extreme cases, it may even lead to serious health problems. If

41、you think that you have a problem with perfectionism, the following strategies can help you to lessen its negative effects. Set realistic goals. 37 Instead, learn to think about your most important life and career goals. Then, break them down into smaller steps. Not only will this make it easier to

42、reach your objectives, but youll also experience the thrill of achieving them. 38 If youre feeling anxious or unhappy about a task, they may be telling you that youre trying to achieve the impossible. And adjust your targets accordingly! Perfectionists are often likely to start negative self-talk. I

43、f you catch yourself doing this, stop! Try using thought awareness to question your negative thoughts and add some positivity!Focus on the bigger picture. Perfectionism can cause “tunnel vision”when you focus on one small part of something but ignore the rest. You might, for instance, focus on getti

44、ng a minor part of a presentation right, like the special effects, instead of concentrating on the meaning that you are trying to deliver. Remember to keep your focus on the bigger picture. 39 Relax and go with the flow. The pursuit of perfection can make it extremely difficult to relax. And perfect

45、ionists prefer to maintain focus and to stick to their carefully laid plans. But relaxation isnt just necessary for a healthy life. It can also improve your productivity and well-being. And youll be better at keeping perfectionism under control if youre feeling rested, clear-headed and happy. 40 Get

46、 outside, be open to new experiences and new people, make use of relaxation techniques, and recognize when you need to switch off.Most of all, dont allow perfectionism or fear of failure to stop you from experiencing new things. Be open to new ways of thinking, new people, and new experiences. You m

47、ight just find that letting go actually boosts your well-being, your relationships, and your performance. A. Listen to your emotions. B. So, take regular breaks at work. C. Seek advice from qualified health professionals.D. Your failings will seem less significant and youll reduce the urge to be per

48、fect.E. However, when perfectionism gets out of control, it can do more harm than good. F. Perfectionists often set objectives so high that theres little hope of ever achieving them. G. If youre afraid to make mistakes, its difficult to generate new ideas and seize opportunities.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45

49、分）第一节（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。I used to hate running. It seemed too hard and pushing outside my comfort 41 was not something I was eager to do. In fact, I wouldnt have become a(n) 42 if it werent for my husband Charles. He had been a 43 , competitive runner fo

50、r many years. After our marriage, he wouldnt stop talking about how much he 44 it. So he picked it up again, and after about a year, I started to join him at the 45 . Just a few weeks later, Charles signed up for a five-kilometer race for both of us. I 46 about doing it. It was too soon. But on the

51、race day, there I was.The gun went off. Thousands of runners 47 .The first kilometer was tough. I was already breathing 48 and painfully aware of the group of runners 49 past me. After another minute I saw the three-kilometer 50 . All I could think of was that I was 51 . I rounded a corner, and saw

52、both sides of the street 52 with people watching the race, all cheering the runners on: I 53 my legs to keep going.Then I looked up and saw the clock. The 54 ticking away gave me an incentive (动力). I knew that if I had 55 finished this race I would have achieved something. So, I 56 up, and continued

53、. I had my arms 57 higher when I passed through the finish line. A volunteer put a(n) 58 around my neck. “You did great! Im so proud of you!” Charles was thrilled that Id 59 .“That was amazing! I want to do another race.” I proudly hugged my medal as we started to walk to the post-race festivities.

54、My lungs and my comfort zone both 60 .41.A. blockB. lineC. emotionD. zone42.A. wifeB. coachC. expertD. runner43.A. seriousB. normalC. casualD. sharp44.A. hatedB. missedC. admiredD. trained45.A. performanceB. departmentC. trackD. ceremony46.A. hesitatedB. puzzledC. caredD. brought47.A. slipped awayB.

55、 backed offC. pushed forwardD. came over48.A. mildlyB. shallowlyC. gentlyD. heavily49.A. running B. bendingC. reachingD. pacing50.A. symbolB. markC. patternD. campaign51.A. hopefulB. speechlessC. dyingD. moving52.A. stuckB. crowdedC. providedD. directed53.A. sunkB. kickedC. shookD. willed54.A. secon

56、dsB. titlesC. criteriaD. competitors55.A. alsoB. actuallyC. justD. unfortunately56.A. dressedB. cameC. stayedD. straightened57.A. keptB. crossedC. heldD. tied58.A. ropeB. medalC. necklaceD. award59.A. got itB. meant itC. made itD. defeated it60.A. trembledB. expandedC. achedD. erupted第II卷（非选择题，共50分）

57、第二节（共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分）语法填空： 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。The all-male Beijing Master Choir(合唱团) performed patriotic(爱国的) and folk songs during a performance at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing 61 March 7. This kicked off 62 series of concerts celebrating the 100th anniversary of th

58、e founding of the Communist Party of China.The newly founded choir, 63 performance gives classics a fresh new sound, will tour Beijing, Tianjin and cities in Hebei province with 10 concerts during the first half of 2021, 64 (cover) a variety of art forms, such as symphony(交响乐), traditional Chinese m

59、usic, dance and piano recitals(钢琴独奏). Zheng Jian, co-founder and artistic director of the choir said more Chinese folk songs would be included.“Over the past century, the Party 65 (make) a great commitment to 66 (improve) the lives of the people ,” says Xu Jian, general manager of the Forbidden City

60、 Concert Hall. “We hope to pay tribute to those 67 made a contribution to the 68 (develop) of the country.”According to Xu, both Dongfang Hong and the concert of the Long March Suite will tour 69 (national) with 25 performances 70 total.第四部分 写作第一节 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

61、的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，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）不计分。Im Li Hua. Today I am honored to represent we graduates to deliver a speech.Firstly, Id like to express our heartfelt thanks to the help of

62、fering by our teachers. Without your guidance and encourage, we couldnt have made such a great progress. Now we have not only had a good command of all the subjects, but also learned how to get along good with each other and how to be a responsible person. How a good time! To repay you, we should wo

63、rk hard to serve the people and society better in the future. Next, as for my friends, I sincerely hope that you will make great achievement in your future life and career.Thanks again. I wish all of you realize your dreams.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你的朋友Daniel 给你发邮件说他想在美国办个主题为“中国风”的（Chinese-themed）摄影展，他

64、想来你的家乡收集素材。请给他回一封邮件，内容包括：1. 表示欢迎；2. 提出建议；3. 安排接机。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Daniel,_ Yours, Li Hua 参考答案阅读理解2123 BAC 2427 ACDA 2831 DBCA 3235 ABCC 3640 EFADB完形填空4145 DDABC 4650 ACDAB 5155CBDAB 5660 DCBCB语法填空62. on 62. a 63. whose 64. covering 65.has made 66.improving 67. who 68. developmen

65、t 69. nationally 70. in 改错71. we us72. to for73. offering offered74. encourage encouragement75. 删除great前 a76. good well77. How What78. hard harder79. achievement achievements80. you后添加would/could/might 或realize realized参考范文Dear Daniel, I am so glad to know that you will be coming to China soon. Rega

66、rding your Chinese-themed photography exhibition, you really dont have to worry about collecting materials. I will plan out the trip for you. I advise you illustrate the theme from three aspectsancient architecture, exotic food and traditional culture in Henan. First, you can visit famous tourist at

67、tractions such as Shaolin Temple to capture the beauty of ancient buildings using your camera. Moreover, I highly recommend the Food Street in Zhengzhou where you will not only satisfy your stomach but fulfill your shots needs. Last, the Luoyang Longmen Grottoes is a must attraction because it will

68、tell you more about Chinese ancient Buddhism.Let me know what you think as well. Also, dont forget to send me details of your flight so that I can pick you up at the airport on time. see you soon. Yours, Li Hua部分详解A篇答案：21.B【解析】细节理解题。根据题干中的Danxia Mountain可定位至Danxia Mountain(Guangdong Province)部分的内容。根

69、据该部分最后一句“There is also a river that winds through the mountain area and boat trips along the river are offered to visitors.可知，在这里，游客可以沿河乘船游玩，故选B项。22. A【解析】细节理解题。根据题干中的Chinese ancient philosophy(中国古代哲学）及文章介绍的四个地点的特点可定位至Longhu Mountain(Jiangxi Province)部分的内容。根据该部分第二句“It is famous for being one of the

70、birthplaces of Taoism, as many Taoist temples were originally built upon the mountainside.可知，这里是道教的发源地之一，与中国古代哲学有关，故选A项。23. C【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段中的China Danxia is an impressive and unique landscape of great natural beauty 及第二段 Ready to explore this characteristic landform in China ? Here are the destinat

71、ions for you.可知，本文列举的是四个具有丹霞地貌特色的景点，所以这四个景点的共同之处是它们都有典型的丹霞地貌，故选C项。B篇答案24. A【解析】词义猜测题。根据第二段的Trends come and go, disappearing most as quickly as they appeared.可知，社交媒体的一个主要特点是变化无常，某种趋势很快出现又很快消失，由此可知“changeable合社交媒体的特点。25. C【解析】细节理解题。根据第六段Liza Koshy说的话“The sense of cor munity that users of short video apps get is another appealing feature.知，他认为短视频软件受用户欢迎的原因是他们能从中得到团体属感，故C项正确。其他选项均不是Liza Koshy的观点，故排除。26. D 【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，社交媒体发展迅速，但也带些副作用，如虚假消息会误导用户，由此可见社交媒体有很大的提空间，故D项正确。27. A 【解析】推理判断题。由全文可知，作者分析了社交媒体的发展以及带的负面影响，作者对其发展持有“客观”的态度，故A项正确。