1、20202021学年度上学期通城二中高二年级期中考试英语试卷 注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第一部分听力 (共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面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。听完每段对话后，你都有1
2、0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。1When will the speakers discuss the report?ADuring lunch. BAfter lunch. CIn a few days.2What does the man mean?AHe is glad to call the doctor. B.He wants to change the appointment.C.He doesnt remember the exact date. 3What is probably the man?AA cyclist. BAn assistant.
3、CA repairman.4What will the man probably do?AHave a big dinner. BEat the pie. CControl his appetite.5Where does the man want to go?APhoenix. BChicago. CNew York.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）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。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
4、料，回答第6至7题。 6Who will come to meet the woman at the airport?AHer son. BHer husband. CHer secretary.7What would the woman like to know?AThe mans room number. BThe changes on the flight. CSomething about the weather.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8Whats a lucky thing for the woman?AGoing boating. BWatching a boat race
5、. CTravelling by boat.9Why is the event held every year?ATo honor a poet named Qu Yuan.BTo attract foreign visitors.CTo practice the skills of saving people.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10Whats the matter with the mans aunt?AShe has a backache.BShe has got her legs hurt.CShe has heart trouble.11When was the man
6、s aunt sent to the hospital?ALast night. BLast week. CThis morning.12When can the man visit his aunt?AIn the morning. BIn the afternoon. CIn the evening.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13What does the woman probably do?AA driver. BA waitress. CA bank clerk. 14What does the nearest hotel look like?ANatural. BTradi
7、tional. CModern.15How far is the family style hotel?ATwo minutes drive. BTwo minutes walk. CTen minutes ride.16What can we say about the woman?AShe is helpful. BShe is honest. CShe is careful.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17How much is the mans coin collection worth?A$250. B$2，500. C$25，000.18What does the spea
8、kers brother collect?AMatchboxes. BCoins. CModel airplanes.19What do people want to get from hobbies?AMoney. BPleasure. CKnowledge.20What does the speaker mainly talk about?AWhat a hobby means.BHow a hobby affects our life.CWhy we have different hobbies. 第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分50分）第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.
9、5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AStepinac has become one of the first high schools in the country to drop all textbooks and replace them with a “digital library”. When students started classes on Monday, they were zipping to an app on their laptops and had instant access to all 40 texts in the S
10、tepinac curriculum (课程).Dennis Lauro, director of an information center which provides technical support to public schools in New York, said neither he nor his colleagues were aware of a similar digital effort in a public school setting. “This is the wave of the future.” Lauro said. “Im not surprise
11、d that a private school would beat the public schools to it. They have the ability to just do it. There is so much politics involved in public schools, when it comes to a move like that, needing approval from boards and committees.”For Tom Collins, Stepinacs president, the commitment to digital sour
12、ce material was not so difficult a decision. In the past, students families had to spend up to $ 700 a year on textbooks. This year after the one-time purchase of a laptop families only need to pay $ 150. Using the digital library is almost as easy as opening a new book. A student can instantly lap
13、into a digital book and open a map of Egypt or a speech by President John F. Kennedy. A teacher can show a page from a digital book on a whiteboard at the front of the class or send students a link to a particular math problem with notes added in.The first few weeks may bring some challenges. Stepin
14、ac officials expect some parental discomfort over dropping concrete books. They recognize there may be technical faults at first. And they will have to encourage students to leave space-eating photos and music off their laptops and to keep their laptops charged. 21. What is going on in Stepinac? A.
15、Its building a new library. B. Its reforming its textbooks.C. Its changing its management pattern D. Its updating its digital resources. 22. By saying the underlined sentence, Lauro believes _ .A. private schools have their advantages B. the effort is to cause instant changes C. its a trend for scho
16、ols to go digital D. public schools face great challenges23. Who may worry about the move in Stepinac?A. Officials B. Technicians.C. Parents. D. Teachers.BWhen an editor called to ask if I could photograph a story about fireflies in Mexico. I didnt check my schedule before I said yes. Id seen these
17、insects light up the forests in Tlaxcala once before, and I jumped at the chance to go back.While studying, I began exploring Mexico, crossing the country several times by bus. Now I work as a photojournalist in Mexico and along the border, documenting desperate situations that face everyday Mexican
18、s. Though necessary and important, news stories dont reflect the Mexico that I fell for and that is home to so many people I love. A task focused on the countrys natural beauty was a welcome reprieve for me.I had three nights to film the magical scene in the forest. According to our guides, visitors
19、 are usually not allowed to photograph the fireflies because the presence of artificial light from electronics can affect their habits. As I started shooting, I adjusted my exposures constantly to account for the fading light. In order to get the composition that I wanted, I placed my tripod (三脚架)on
20、 a steep, rocky path and had to steady it during the long exposures. Normally this wouldnt be a big deal, but the fireflies were very interested in the camera and, by extension, in me. I stood completely still while they were all over me-my arms, my hair, my face. From what I observed, peak(高峰时期的)fi
21、refly presence lasts for only about 20 minutes each night, so I had time for just a few tries.On the last night everything came together. The weather cooperated. I had improved my method for focusing and composing photos in the dark with quick flashes from a powerful flashlight- and Id grown accusto
22、med to insects on my face.I was rewarded with the image you see here. Each dot of light is one of several bursts that a firefly makes as it travels within a 30- second exposure. You can track the insects paths: Some make small circles, like those in the bottom center of the frame, while others move
23、steadily in one direction or another.24. How did the author feel about the editors request?A. Nervous B. Confused C. Regretful D. Delighted 25. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word reprieve in paragraph 2?A. Return B. Relief C. Trend D. Victory26. What did the author intend to
24、 do during the first two nights?A. Learn about the local travel rules. B. Research the habit of the fireflies.C. Find the suitable spot and time to take photos. D. Communicate constantly with the guides.27. What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To tell findings about fireflies. B. To re
25、cord a travelling experience.C. To share the story behind a photo. D. To show the authors working conditions.CDoing business nowadays without a cellphone? Living a very private life? I cant imagine it anymore.Journalist Chris Stokel-Walker explained it very well: For the average working person, ther
26、es no greater feeling than powering down your computer and kissing goodbye to your work emails for the day. If were lucky enough to disconnect from the job on evenings and weekends, were overjoyed to leave work emails and the stress that comes with it in the office.But experts say were increasingly
27、failing to do so, instead bringing the burden home with us and dealing with emails during our free time. Unsurprisingly, this routine has some serious consequences.Working abnormal or long hours has long been linked with depression(抑郁症), anxiety and even heart disease. In addition, the importance of
28、 weekend recovery has also been linked with weekly job performance and personal initiative(主动性). And further research showed psychological detachment(脱离) during off-work time reduced emotional exhaustion caused by high job demands and helped people stay engaged.So, if we know all this, it begs the q
29、uestion: Why are we still letting work bother our precious weekend? According to Cary Cooper, professor of Organizational School, the recent trend even spills into the way we access our work communications and projects.Today, says Cooper, work emails are just a tap of a smartphone away. “You dont ca
30、rry your laptop around when youre out to dinner, but you do carry your mobile phone,” he says. “The smartphone does not make up for what is lost.” So delete your work email account from your inbox(收件箱), and leave the worries until Monday. 28. What did Chris Stokel-Walker try to stress?A. The develop
31、ment of office work. B. The importance of working hard. C. The pleasure of completing work. D. The power of modern technology.29. What does the underlined part “this routine” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Using a cellphone. B. Leaving work emails behind C. Failing to work long hours. D. Working in pers
32、onal time.30. What does Cary Cooper think of working extra hours?A. It isnt boring. B. It isnt worth. C. It isnt interesting. D. It isnt common. 31. What would be the best title for the text?A. Should we ban weekend work emails? B. Can we live without a cellphone? C. What should we do on weekends? D
33、. Who should be blamed for work overload?DGirl with a Pearl Earring has been part of the Mauritshuis collection in the Hague since 1902 and is still on display at the museum. Rumours(谣言)have surrounded Johannes Vermeers work ever since it was rediscovered in the late 19th century, and this painting
34、still continues to generate interest, debate and imagination.Although Vermeer was among the most successful artists working in Delft during the 17th century, he was almost completely forgotten after his death in 1675. Even during his lifetime, Vermeers influence was mainly limited to Delft where he
35、earned a reasonable living as a painter and art dealer. Whats more, Vermeers name is rarely mentioned in historical records and he left behind barely any other documents about his career or personal history.Very little is known about Girl with a Pearl Earring. However, art historians have decided se
36、veral important facts about the painting. Recent research suggests that the black, negative space behind Vermeers model was originally painted dark green.Much like other artists of his time, Vermeer enjoyed painting figures dressed in Middle Eastern clothes. As his model is dressed in a turban(女用头巾)
37、, many art historians argue that the Vermeers painting shouldnt De considered as a portrait(肖像画)at all. Instead, most scholars agree that Girl with a Pearl Earring belongs to a kind of painting called Tronie that began in the Low Countries around Vermeers time. This type of artwork often portrays(描绘
38、) characters rather than actual people. It portrays a certain type of character; in this case a girl in fanciful cress, wearing an oriental turban and an improbably large pearl in her ear. It is interesting to note that the painting was known as Girl with Turban or simply Young Girl for most of its
39、existence and only received its current name less than a century ago. While it is impossible to identify Vermeers model, due to a complete lack of evidence, he may have asked one of his seven daughters to sit for the painting.32. What do we learn about Johannes Vermeer when he was alive?A. He lived
40、a very hard life B. He wasnt a gifted artistC. He wasnt much known out of his city D. He liked writing about himself 33. What made some scholars regard Girl with a Pearl Earring as a work of Tronic?A. The girls unusual dressing B. The girls special expression. C. The models unclear gesture. D. The m
41、odels background painting34. What can we know about the painting from the last paragraph?A. Its name is still controversial B. It was severely damaged a century ago. C. It was inspired by a daughter of the artist D. Its model remains mysterious35. What would be the best title for the text?A. Life ex
42、periences of Johannes VermeerB. The story behind Girl with a Pearl EarringC. The model of Girl with a Pearl EarringD. Characteristics of Johannes Vermeers painting第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。The hula hoop(圈)can date back to around 1000 BC. Originally, the hula
43、hoop was made of dried grapevines(葡萄藤). 36 Although first played in this simple game, the hula hoop has been enjoyed by adults and children for centuries. Various nations worldwide independently created and used it for entertainment purposes throughout history. 37 Sometimes these hoops were also use
44、d for military and battle practice. Between 800 and 1500 AD, Native Americans used hula hoops as moving targets in order to practice throwing spears and other weapons. Even the British army had a game named kill the hoop. However, this practice is not common today.The modern version of the hula hoop
45、, which is spun around the waist, was first invented in the 1950s. A plastic hoop created by Californias Wham-O toy company had sold nearly 100 million hula hoops by 1960. 38 Throughout the United States, the hula hoop craze was large and diverse. But by 1980 the use of hula hoops had begun rapidly
46、fading. 39 In both of the countries, circuses and gymnasts took up hula hooping as part of their performances.Eventually, the hula hoop was inducted(引入)into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 1999, showing its important place within the entertainment and childrens toy industries. 40 Besides, methodica
47、l(有条理的)and structural advances have allowed for the introduction of hula hoops into various modern entertainment venues for adults as well.A. It was lighter than the bamboo hoops.B. This was not the case, however, in China or Russia.C. It was just thrown and rolled down hills in childrens games.D. A
48、s a combined exercise, it is extremely beneficial to the body.E. Not all hula hoop games were played for fun and entertainment.F. This created what was known as the hula hoop craze during the 1950s.G. Today, hula hooping is still common among children as it was during the ancient times.第二节（共5小题；每小题2
49、.5分，满分12.5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。阅读下面短文，从每题所给的ABCD四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Last night, my sister sent me a message: The 1196 weather service will come to an end. So if you want to listen, today is the last 41 .For 20 years, a caller could dial 1196, 42 an area and then hear the weath
50、er forecast read by a computer-spliced(电脑合成的)version of my fathers 43 . This was the 20th-century service that 44 into the 21st century. Soon, it would be 45 by the newly-developed weather app.Dads love for the job was 46 my imagination. He stuck to making most of the recordings after he had cancer.
51、 I remembered 47 him to the recording room in my spare time. He would sit there for a whole day, 48 thousands of words with headphones on. He pronounced each word carefully. The 49 headphones and the precise pronunciation all took him back to his previous job as a radio journalist. And he was 50 we
52、of his voice. It sounded strong and held its fine timbre(音色) 51 he was in poor health.The whole recording was really a large 52 with many sessions. In the end, Dad was too 53 to go to the recording room. 54 , the sound engineer came to my parents house to 55 the last parts.Finally, I plucked up(鼓起)t
53、he courage to dial the number to say another goodbye to my father.41. A. chance B. challengeC. offer D. suggestion42. A. identify B. coverC. show D. select43. A. style B. voice C. mind D. taste44. A. transformed B. continuedC. putD. broke45. A. adoptedB. acceptedC. prohibited D. replaced46. A. beyon
54、d B. againstC. overD. with47. A. trackingB. accompanying C. guidingD. inviting48. A. checkingB. reading C. reviewingD. correcting49. A. complexB. humble C. appreciative D. familiar50. A. tiredB. shy C. proudD. skeptical51.A. even if B. in caseC. as if D. so that52. A. systemB. routineC. project D. t
55、arget53. A. busy B. weakC. panicD. nervous54. A. Besides B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Meanwhile55. A. adjust B. provide C. complete D. analyze第二节 语法填空 (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。A waitress at a New Jersey Mop was so lucky that she received a very generous tip last week. The
56、 (56) (generous) drove the hard-working mom of two kids to tears, who (57) (serve) meals to a group of 12 persons at a party.At the end of the party, they gave me (58) envelope. When I opened it up, it came (59) a surprise that there was a lot of money. I thought what they did was (60) (possible) a
57、mistake. But they said, No, thats for you. Alice recalled.It is 1, 200-dollar trip, (61) (make) Alice shocked. Alice, a waitress in IHop, who has been working there in the past three years, says the generous tip will allow her (62) (buy) some gifts for her two daughters during the holiday season. It
58、 means a lot, especially when you work day to day, Alice adds.Those generous men were participating in an annual nationwide activity (63) customers always leave huge tips for deserving waiters and waitresses. Shes at a different level. The communication she has with her guest and the (64) (emotion)
59、she shows to them are (65) (amaze), says the manager.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 假定你是李华，在外教Peter的帮助下，英语取得了很大进步。你想请他到家里吃饭，以表示感谢。请写一封邮件邀请他。要点包括：1.时间和地点；2.建议交通方式；3.询问对事物的喜好。注意：1.词数80左右：2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Peter, Yours,Li Hua第二节读后续写(满分25分)阅读下面短文，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,I met
60、 DeDe during my second year in high school. She was in a class that helps students with a variety of mental and physical disabilities. I had never communicated with them until my, field hockey(曲棍球)coach who was also their teacher, asked me to help her to meet DeDe when her bus dropped her off for th
61、e basketball game.On that January evening, I saw an electric wheelchair with DeDe in it. The first feature I noticed about DeDe was her smile, which was as vibrant(有活力的)as the sun on a summer day, I came to pick you up for your first basketball game, I said. Im really excited about that, she replied
62、 enthusiastically.I had never worked with special needs students and didnt know what to expect, but DeDe could cam, on a full conversation, and I could understand 90% of her words. She blew me away with her intelligence and confidence. Soon we became close friends.One day as I drove to DeDes house,
63、I thought about my life. I couldnt think of any great achievements, yet I had the ability to succeed. DeDe couldnt go through a normal day of high school, and she didnt have a regular social life. But she was always joyful and devoted herself to her interest. At that time, I was deeply in love with
64、field hockey, but my mother didnt allow me to play it in the third year. I didnt know what to do.Pulling up to her house, I saw DeDe s grandmother. She called me inside to talk. DeDe really thinks a lot of you and I feel so blessed that you have come into her life. Its not a complete day if DeDe doe
65、snt mention you. I felt so touched. I had never known how much I meant to DeDe before.Paragraph 1:So I decided to talk to DeDe directly about my problems. Paragraph 2I thought DeDe was right. （高二）上学期期中考试英语参考答案及解析第一部分 听力1-5 ACCBA 6-10 CBBAC 11-15 ABBCA 16-20 ACABA第二部分 阅读理解第一节21-25BCCDB 26-30CCCDB 31-
66、35ACADB第二节3640 CEFBG41-55ADBBD ABBDC ACBBC 56. generosity 57. had served 58. an 59. as 60. possibly61. making 62. to buy 63. where 64. emotions 65. amazing写作参考范文第四部分 写作第一节 应用文One possible version:Dear Peter,Thanks to your help, I have made great progress in my English learning in recentmonths. So I
67、want to express my great gratitude. I am writing to invite you to have dinner at my home this Saturday.My address is Room 0103, Unit 1, No.5 Building, Renming Road No.39 and its not far from our school. You can take No. 25 bus and get off at the Post Office. By the way, do you like spicy food? Let m
68、e know if you dont like it so that we can make certain adjustments to the dishes. My family and I all expect you can come.Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua第二节Paragraph 1:So I decided to ta to DeDe directly about my problems. DeDe smiled as soon as she saw me. I kept talking about how much I
69、 loved field hockey and why my mother didnt want me to play it anymore. DeDe listened to me carefully. After a moment of silence, she said, As one of the people with disabilities, I think it s lucky to have the ability to do what you really love. Maybe your mother just doesnt know what field hockey
70、means to you. But you can explain it to her.Paragraph 2:I thought DeDe was right. That night when I came back home. I had a conversationwith my mother.“Mom, playing field hockey is not just an interest tome: it will be my lifelong hobby. The sport gives me confidence, I explained. And I promised that I would keep a balance between my study and sports. My mother was greatly touched and finally agreed that I could continue playing field hockey. Im grateful to DeDe until now.
