云南省水富县云天化中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.docx

1、云天化中学202020121学年春季学期期中测试高二年级英语试题本试题卷分第I卷（选择题）和第卷（主观题）两部分，共8页。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上（答题注意事项见答题卡），在本试卷上答题无效，试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚，并请认真填涂准考证号。2.每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。答在试卷上的答案无效。第卷 选择题第一部分：听力理解(共两节，满分30分)第一节（共5小题；每题1.5分，满分7. 5分）听下面

2、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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。1. What does the woman want to do?A. Pack for a trip. B. Cook some food. C. Sleep for a little while.2. What does the woman want to buy?A. A pair of earrings. B. A hat. C. A necklace.3. What time will the pla

3、ne arrive?A. At about 6:00 p.m. B. At about 6:20 p.m. C. At about 7:00 p.m.4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Doctor and patient. B. Colleagues. C. Husband and wife.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A visit to Asia. B. College life. C. Judys plan after high s

4、chool.第二节听下面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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. What does the man want to reserve?A. Business suites. B. Double rooms. C. Single rooms.7. When will the man check in?A. On the 16th. B. On the 19th. C. On

5、the 23rd.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How often did the woman use to have tomato soup?A. Once a month. B. Twice a month. C. Every week.9. What will the man do next?A. Have more of the womans soup. B. Eat some bread. C. Call the waiter over.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why is the man unwilling to go out at first?A. Its

6、 quite cold outside.B. He is not very hungry.C. There arent good restaurants nearby.11. What is the report on the news probably about?A. The dangers of heart disease.B. The effects of eating a certain food.C. The advantages of cooking at home.12. When will the speakers probably go out?A. At about 6:

7、00 p.m. B. At about 6:30 p.m. C. At about 6:40 p.m.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where will the woman be after school?A. At the mall. B. At a caf. C. At thecampus theater.14. What will the woman do in the fall?A. Try out for a role in a movie.B. Apply for college admission.C. Meet with her drama teacher.15.

8、Who told the woman to do more school activities?A. An adviser. B. A drama teacher. C. A professor from Harvard.16. How does the woman feel about public speaking?A. Nervous. B. Calm. C. Excited.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where is the speaker now?A. In Shanghai. B. In Beijing. C. In Hainan.18. Who is Angel

9、a Smith?A. The captain of the plane. B. A regular flight attendant. C. The head flight attendant.19. What does the speaker say about this flight?A. The passengers can watch news and TV programs for free.B. The plane is flying north.C. The passengers will be in the air for two hours.20. What will the

10、 passengers do next?A. Watch a video. B. Read the newspaper. C. Enjoy some snacks and drinks.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。AAmazing Hotels in the WorldAttrap Reves Hotel (France)The hotel has special outdoor rooms in the shape of lar

11、ge bubbles(气泡) that allow to sleepunder the stars with all the comforts of being in a hotel. The bubbles lie within short walking distance from the nearest village and main building. You can enjoy star watching and all kinds of other fun activities.The Ice Hotel (Sweden)The hotel, which lies in a fa

12、raway village in Sweden, is about 125 miles north of the Arctic Circle and is made totally out of ice. The Ice Hotel in Sweden was started in the 1980s by a Swedish sculptor (雕塑家). The hotel is rebuilt every year, opening in winter and closing in spring. Ice sculptors from around the world are invit

13、ed to take part in the creation of the hotel then.Giraffe Manor Hotel (Kenya)Giraffe Manor is a nice hotel built in the early 1930s and lies in Nairobi, Kenya. It is most well-known for its Rothschild giraffes. The giraffes sometimes poke (探出)their long necks inside the windows of hotels dining hall

14、, hoping for a treat from guests. The Giraffe Manor is the only place in the world where people can get this up-close and personal contact with a giraffe.The Manta Resort Hotel (Tanzania)The underwater hotel is 273 yards off beach on Pemba Island in Tanzania. The rooms have large windows on all four

15、 sides sothat guests can be part of the wildlife activities around the reef (礁石). Even at night when guests settle down in the bedroom, they can turn on special lights outside the bedroom windows that attract night-time sea life like octopus and stingrays (黄貂鱼).21. In which hotel can guests enjoy st

16、ar-watching in the room?A. Attrap Reves Hotel. B. The Ice Hotel.C. Giraffe Manor Hotel. D. The Manta Resort Hotel.22. What do we know about The Ice Hotel?A. It was first built by French artist. B. It can be visited all the year around.C. It is in the center of the Arctic Circle. D. It is recreated b

17、y sculptors every year.23. What do Giraffe Manor Hotel and The Manta Resort Hotel have in common?A. They are both built on land. B. They both have a long history.C. They both offer guests greatfun with animals. D. They both have large windows on all four sides.BIt was a winter morning, just a couple

18、 of weeks before Christmas 2005. While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to

19、find his bike gone.The bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries （食品杂货）, saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.I was so sad that someo

20、ne would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an

21、honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading impact in our lives because it strengthened our

22、faith in humanity（人性） as a whole. And it has influenced us to be more mindful of wayswe, too, can share with others. No matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be everlasting.24. Why was the bike so important to the couple?A. They used it for wor

23、k and daily life. B. It was their only possessions.C. It was a nice Kona 18 speed. D. The mans job was bike racing.25. We can infer from the text that _.A. the couple worked 60 hours a week. B. life was hard for the young family.C. the stranger brought over the bike D. people were busy before Christ

24、mas26. What does the underlined word “impact” mean in the last paragraph?A. incident. B. ability. C. approval. D. effect.27. What is the main idea of the text?A. Strangers are usually of little help. B.An act of kindness can mean a lot.C. News reports make people famous. D. One should take care of t

25、heir bike.CDolphins (海豚) are not fish, but warm-blooded animals. They live in groups, and speak to each other in their own language. In this they are like other animals, such as bees and birds. But dolphins are very different from almost all land animals. Their brain is nearly the same size as our o

26、wn, and they live a long timeat least twenty or thirty years.Like some animals, dolphins use sound to help them find their way around. They also make these sounds to talk to each other and to help them find food. We now know they do not use their ears to receive these sounds, but the lower part of t

27、he mouth, called the jaw.Strangely, dolphins seem to like man, and for thousands of years there have been stories about the dolphin and its friendship with people.There is a story about sailors in the 19th century. In a dangerous part of the sea off the coast of New Zealand, they learnt to look for

28、a dolphin called Jack. From 1871 to 1903 Jack met every boat in the area and showed it the way. Then in 1903 a passenger on a boat called The penguin shot and wounded Jack. He recovered and for nine years more continued to guide all ships through the areaexcept for The Penguin.Today, some people con

29、tinue to kill dolphins, but many countries of the world now protect them and in these places it is against the law tokill them.28. Dolphins are different from many other animals in that they _.A. live in groups B.have their own languageC. are warm-blooded D. have large brains29. Which of the followi

30、ng does the dolphin use to help it find its way around?A. Its nose. B. Its ears. C. Its eyes. D. Its mouth.30. Why did the sailors off the coast of New Zealand look for Jack?A. He was lonely and liked to be with people. B. They enjoyed playing with him.C. They wanted his help D. He was seriously wou

31、nded.31. By telling the story of Jack the writer wanted to show that _.A.people are cruel to animals B.dolphins are friendly and cleverC. Jack is different from other dolphins D. dolphins should be protected by lawDResearchers are placing robotic dogs in the homes of lonely old people to determine w

32、hether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck, an expert in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study concerning the influence of robotic dogs on old peoples depression, physical activity, and life satisfaction. “N

33、o one will argue that an older person is better off being more active, challenged, or stimulated（刺激）,” Edwards points out. “The problem is how we promote that, especially for those without friends or help. A robotic dog could be a solution.”In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six wee

34、ks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the researchers will review the data to determine if it has i

35、nspired any changes in the life of its owner.“I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” says a seventy-year-old lady, “When Im watching TV, hell stay in my arms until he wants down. He has a mind of his own.”The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The researchers say they have some adva

36、ntages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns.“At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate to the robotic dog, because it was metal an

37、d not furry.” Beck says. “But its amazing how quickly we have given up that belief.”“Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper. They will record their mastersblood pressure, oxygen levels, or heart rhythms. AIBOs may even one day have games that can help

38、 stimulate older peoples minds.”32. The purpose of Beck and Edwards study is to _.A. make lonely old peoples life better B. understand human-animal relationshipC. find the causes of old peoples loneliness D. promote the animal-assisted research33. In the research, the old people areasked to _.A. rec

39、ord their feelings and activity B. keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeksC. note the activities of AIBOs D. analyze the collected information34. What is the advantage of AIBO over live dogs?A. It responds to all the human orders. B. It can help the disabled people.C. It is easier to keep at home. D. It can

40、 watch TV with its owner.35. The author seems to suggest that the future robotic dogs may _.A. cure certain diseases B.look more like real dogsC. change peoples beliefs D. keep old people active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。选项中有两项为多余选项。There are many benefits to exercising in the

41、 cold. You use more energy in winter, which equals to burning more calories (卡路里). And as youre burning more energy, you sleep better at night. Regular exercise is also one of the best ways to improve your immune system and prevent you from wintertime colds and other illnesses. _36_.Do warm-up exerc

42、ise. It is important at any time, especially during the colder months _37_ and the joints (关节) take a little bit longer to warm up properly.Stretch (伸展) your body. Its particularly important in the winter months when its easier to cramp (抽筋) up or pull a cold muscle. _38_. _39_. Its easy to become d

43、ry during the cold months, just like in the burning summer heat, so carry a water bottle with you and drink plenty of water after you work out on the playground. Most people forget the importance of water after their workout during the colder months.Avoid catching a cold. Whenever exercise is stoppe

44、d or paused for any longer than a couple of minutes, take off any wet clothes as soon as possible. _40_ and then put on a jacket and sport pants to avoid getting a cold.A. Drink plenty of waterB. Work out on the playgroundC. So you may forget how to do exerciseD. Use a soft, clean towel to dry your

45、bodyE. Stretching exercise is simple but extremely effectiveF. The bodys temperature is generally a little lower in winterG. But there are a few things to be aware of when youre exercising in the cold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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答

46、题卡上将该项涂黑。I went to a group activity, “Sensitivity Sunday” which was to make us more _41_ the problems faced by disabled people. We were asked to “_42_ a disability” for several hours one Sunday. Some members _43_ chose to use the wheelchair. Others wore sound-blocking earplugs (耳塞) or blindfolds (眼罩

47、).Just sitting in the wheelchair was a _44_ experience. I had never considered before how _45_ it would be to use one. As soon as I sat down, my _46_ made the chair begin to roll. Its wheels were not _47_. Then I wondered where to put my _48_. It took me quite a while to get the metal footrest into

48、_49_. I took my first uneasy look at what was to be my only means of _50_ for several hours. For disabled people, “adopting a wheelchair “is not a temporary (临时的) _51_.I tried to find a _52_ position and thought it might be restful, _53_ kind of nice to be _54_ around for a while. Looking around, I

49、_55_ I would have to handle the thing myself! My hands started to ache as I _56_ the heavy wheels, I came to know that controlling the _57_ of the wheelchair is not going to be a (n) _58_ task, My wheelchair experiment was soon _59_. It made a deep impression on me. A few hours of “disability” gave

50、me only a taste of the _60_, both physical and mental, that disabled people must overcome.41.A. aware of B.interested in C.curious about D. careful with42.A. adopt B.adapt C.cure D. analyze43.A. instead B.like me C.as usual D. strangely44.A. satisfying B.working C .learning D. relaxing45.A. convenie

51、nt B.exciting C.boring D. awkward46.A. height B.weight C.skill D. force47.A. powered B.repaired C.locked D. grasped48.A. hands B.handles C.keys D. feet49.A. place B.action C.play D. effect50.A. operation B.communication C.transportation D. production51.A. experiment B.education C.exploration D. ente

52、rtainment52.A. flexible B.safe C.starting D. comfortable53.A. yet B.even C.still D. just54.A. shown B.pushed C.driven D. guided55.A. agreed B.suggested C.realized D. admitted56.A. lifted B.turned C.pressed D. seized57.A. direction B.position C.path D. way58.A. major B.heavy C.easy D. extra59.A. forg

53、otten B.repeated C.conducted D. finished60.A. weaknesses B.illnesses C. anxieties D. challenges第II卷(非选择题，共50分)注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分50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。We live in a world where snapping (抓拍) photos of your kids and posting them to social

54、media is about as natural to parents as kissing them. But when enjoying _61_ (they) with little ones, sharing pictures at birthday parties, or wearing new _62_ (cloth), parents should keep some moments private. Otherwise, you may put kids into, or even _63_ (bad), make them a potential target for ch

55、ild traders. _64_, children at certain stages hate their photos to be made public too.Now, parents posting pictures of their children on social media could be accused by their sons or daughters under Frances privacy laws. Mothers and fathers are likely _65_ (face) a year in prison and a fine of 35,0

56、00, if they _66_ (find) guilty of posting details of their childrens private lives without their permission. And adults, _67_ accuse their parents damaged their right to privacy when they _68_ (be) children, could receive a large amount of money from their parents. In February, Eric Delcroix, _69_ e

57、xpert on Internet law, posted a message on Wechat, reading: “Please stop _70_ (post) pictures of your kids on Wechat.”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处错误，每句中最多有两处，每处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：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下

58、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。I was asked to be a student teacher last week. My China teacher required me to give a lessonin my class. It was a first time that I had stood before class. I was thankful for her, because I had dreamed to be a teacher all the time. Considered that

59、 the class wouldnt listen to me, I felt so nervous that I could fall asleep the night before. I found it heavy to move my foot the next morning. At first, I could hardly speak fluently. Otherwise, I found myself much more relaxed gradually, because my classmates look at me encouragingly. Finally, I

60、finished the lesson smooth. I will remember my this experience forever.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，笔友Bob对云南的旅游景点很感兴趣，请你给他写一封回信，分享一个景点，要点如下：1.景点名称；2.景点特点；3.其他注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。云天化中学202020121学年度下学期期中考试试卷答案高二英语第一部分 听力15CBCAC 610BAACA 1115BCCBA 1620ABCAA第二部分 阅读理解21-23ADC 24-27ABDB 28-31DDCB 32-35

61、AACD 3640GFEAD第三部分 语言知识运用4145 AABCD 4650 BCDAC 5155 ADBBC 5660 BACDD61. themselves 62. clothes 63. worse 64. Besides/Furthermore/Moreover65. to face 66. are found 67. who 68. were 69. an 70. posting第四部分 写作I was asked to be a student teacher last week. My China teacher required me to give a Chinesele

62、sson in myclass. It was a first time that I had stood before class. I was thankful for her, the tobecause I had dreamed to be a teacher all the time. Considered that the class wouldnt listen to Consideringme I felt so nervous that I could fall asleep the night before. I found it heavy to move my foo

63、t not（或改 could 为 couldnt） feetthe next morning. At first, I could hardly speak fluently. Otherwise, I found Howevermyself much more relaxed gradually, because my classmates look at me encouragingly. Finally, I lookedfinished the lesson smooth. I will remember my this experience forever. smoothly (或者

64、去掉 this)书面表达A possible versionDear Bob,Knowing that you are interested in tourist attractions in Yunnan, I am delighted to share with you some details ofone scenic spot.As is known to all, Yunnan has a good reputation for her beautiful scenery and minority culture. Id like to recommend a special pla

65、ce to you. Have you ever heard the Stone Forest? Not only does it have unique natural scenery, but also you can taste delicious rice noodles and experience Yi culture there. I am convinced that you will love the local legendary story of Ashima and Ahei.By the way, the weather there changes quite often, so if you have a chance to pay a visit one day, please pack up your clothes in various styles. Hopefully, I can be your guide. If you want to know more details, be free to ask.Best wishes,Yours sincerely,LiHua