1、江西省上饶市横峰中学、弋阳一中、铅山一中2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题（直升班）考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分第一部分 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.When will the first class probably start?A.7:30.B.7:00.C.6:
2、30.2.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The noisy night.B. The life in town.C. The living environment.3.What will the woman probably do tonight? A. Read in the library.B. Give a performance.C. Practise the piano.4.On which day does the woman want to leave for New York? A. 25thB. 26th.C.
3、28th.5.What do the womans words imply? A. She doesnt like the feeling of quiet. B. She is not interested in the ancient city C. They dont have enough money for the trip.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
4、两遍。6.What day is it today? A. Wednesday.B. Thursday.C. Friday.7.What does the woman want to be? A. An expert.B.A singer.C.A writer听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.What did Adam buy? A.A handbag.B.A watch.C.A CD.9.Why didnt Ryan buy the book he wanted?A.The book was too expensive. B.His father had bought one for him
5、. C.He preferred to buy some postcards. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.When did the woman start working in London? A. About one year ago.B. Just two months ago.C. By the time of her graduation.11.What does the woman think about her job? A. Tiring.B. Cool.C. Unique.12.Whats the womans job? A. A tour guide.B. A
6、magazine editor.C. A wildlife photographer.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.In which country did William go to university?A. Denmark.B. China.C. Germany.14.Which part of China is highly recommended by the man? A. Western China.B. Northern China.C. Eastern China.15.What impressed the man most during his stay in C
7、hina? A. The scenery.B. The safety.C. The food.16.Which means of transport is suggested to try? A. Airplanes.B. High-speed trains.C. Ships.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What was the first thing the speaker did after arriving at the field center? A. Having lunch.B. Going for a walk.C. Resting in the center.18
8、.What did the speaker see during the walk with Richard? A. Some deer.B. Modern stone walls.C. Little wooden bridges.19.Why did the speakers go out next morning?A. To get close to nature.B. To find out pollutants.C. To collect water for analysis20.Which presentation did the speaker like most?A. The s
9、peech about hill farming. B. The speech about land farming. C. The speech about fish farming.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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳项项。AWhen people make travel decisions regarding destinations, recreation usually sits at the top of the most considered factors. But
10、in recent years, with a rising awareness of health, travelers are beginning to upgrade their expectations. They want a place where they can relax and do some sports with local features, which can explain the emergence of a sports tourism market.We have selected several places around China that have
11、a perfect combination of recreation and health, in case that is what you have in mind for your next holiday.Beijing Olympic ParkLocated at the north end of the Beijing central axis line, Beijing Olympic Park witnessed the glory of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Apart from visiting the renowned Birds Nes
12、t and Water Cube, You can try some leisure and sports activities.Wanlong Ski Resort, North Chinas Hebei ProvinceWanlong Ski Resort in North Chinas Hebei Province is nicknamed “heaven for ski lovers”. The 2022 Winter Olympics will be held here, which will boost ski development and tourism activities
13、in Hebei Province. If you happen to be a skiing fan, try the professional trails here!Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, East Chinas Shandong ProvinceThe Olympic Sailing Center has become a new landmark in Qingdao, a coastal city in East Chinas Shandong Province. It was a host venue of the sailing game
14、s for the 29th Olympics in 2008 and the 13th Paralymic Games. You could visit the match venue and enjoy a cruise around Qingdao.Zhangye in Northwest Chinas Gansu ProvinceHot-air balloons glide across the Danxia landform during the first hot-air balloon festival in Zhangye, Northwest Chinas Gansu Pro
15、vince,July 20,2019.The unique Danxia landform in Zhangye features multicolored ridges of weathered strata. Visitors can not only be impressed by the natural wonders here ,but also can try hot-air balloons, helicopters and powered parachutes.21.What contributes most to a sports tourism market?A. The
16、desire for pleasure. B. The interest in health.C. The expectation of relaxation. D. The awareness of environment protection.22. If you like flying, what is the best choice for you?A. Beijing Olympic Park.B. Zhangye in Northwest Chinas Gansu Province.C. Wanlong Ski Resort, North Chinas Hebei Province
17、D. Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, East Chinas Shandong Province.23. What column is the passage probably taken from?A. Entertainment. B. Health. C. Sports. D. Travel.B I live in Minnesota, which is unfairly famous for terrible winters. Buffalo is far more wintry, whereas Seattles winters are more bi
18、tter. Our winters tend to be brilliantly sunny and cheerful. But, of course, its different for a visitor.Lightweight thermal(保暖的) wear is good. Back in the day, we wore layers and layers of heavy woolens. A boy of 13 carrying 35 pounds of wet wool on his back does not feel very cold. Today you can b
19、uy outfits filled with goose feathers as well as thermal boots and caps to keep you warm.When I was a youth, there was no such phrase as global warming. We never got warm, not even at night, when we slept under piles of blankets because Dad believed that if you couldnt see your breath when you talke
20、d, then the thermostat(恒温器) was turned up too high and you were wasting fuel. So 45 degrees was room temperature, and we wore long woolens to bed.We arose in the cold, dark dawn, and walked forth into the snowstorm to catch the school bus. We huddled(蜷缩) by the highway, praying for the bus to come,
21、while wolves moved around eyeballing us for signs of sleepiness. When you have survived wolves, then the winters of today are a walk in the park.Enduring winter is only a startembracing(拥抱) winter is what you should struggle for. Winter gives a sense of purpose and saves one from a life of self-grat
22、ification, lying down and posting photos on Facebook. You have promises to keep. A sidewalk to clear. Two inches of snow over a layer of iceyou may as well set a leg trap for the elderly as leave the walk unswept.You have children to raise. Remove their fingers from their smartphones, and lead them
23、outdoors so they can absorb the wisdom of winter. We are animals. Life is not mainly about self-expression. It is about finding food and clothing and shelter, about sticking with the pack and not wandering off. Everyone is just as cold as you. No complaining.24. What are Minnesots winters like in th
24、e authors eyes? A. They are wonderful. B. They are unbearable. C. They are colder than Buffalos D. They are comfortable for visitors.25. When the author was young, .A. he kept talking to keep warm B. he suffered from winters nightsC. his dad tried his best to warm him D. his room was always at a hig
25、h temperature26. The underlined part “the winters of today are a walk in the park” in Paragraph 4 implies that todays winters are “ ”.A. warmB. quiet C. shortD. pleasant27. The author suggests that people . A. store enough food for cold wintersB. lend the neighbors a helping handC. step outside and
26、appreciate wintersC. say goodbye to modern technologyCRobots aid in coronavirus fightRobots have certain advantages compared to humans: They are efficient, tireless, can be repaired when damaged and they never get sick. This last trait has made them the star during our fight against the COVID-19 pan
27、demic. While hundreds of thousands of medical workers have fallen ill dealing with this highly infectious virus and a lot more are forced to stay at home for fear of getting the disease, this isnt a problem for robots.This is why the COVID-19 outbreak is seen as the “tipping point” noted The Indepen
28、dent science reporter Anthony Cuthbertson for robots to start to replace humans in certain jobs.In areas like hospitals and healthcare facilities, robots are used to perform high-risk tasks. In China, for example, a hotel in Hangzhou employed a robot named “Little Peanut”to deliver food to people un
29、der quarantine. In Spain, robots are about to be used to test people for the coronavirus. Ultraviolet-light-disinfection(紫外线消毒) robots are also being widely used to clean hospital corridors and wards(病房).“Hospitals around the world are waking up to autonomous disinfection.” Per Juul Nielsen, CEO of
30、Denmarks UVD Robots, a leading company manufacturing(制造) disinfection robots, told Forbes. “We cant build these robots fast enough.”In non-medical companies, robots are also replacing human employees since they dont have the problem of social distancing and will never take sick leave. Walmart and Am
31、azon, for example, where robots are already used in sorting, packing and shipping, are planning to increase the number of robots in their facilities. Fast-food chains like McDonalds are not only delivering food with robots in some areas, but also looking to use them as cooks and servers.According to
32、 futurist Martin Ford, using more robots than human employees can prove to be rewarding for companies even when the pandemic is over. “People will prefer to go to a place that has fewer workers and more machines because they feel they can lower overall risk, ” Ford told the BBC.But this sudden surge
33、(激增) in robot demand doesnt mean that they triumph over humans in every aspect. According to Bill Smart, a roboticist at Oregon State University, the human contact between doctors and patients is still important. Doctors comfort the patients and guide them through hard decisions while robots are onl
34、y doing routine tasks, like cleaning and giving tests, just to free up doctors and nurses.It might be true that robots have certain advantages over humans. But they are still secondary to human interaction.28. What is the text mainly about?A. The advantages of robots compared to humans. B. Different
35、 views toward applying robots to fight COVID-19 C. Why the COVID-19 outbreak has fueled robot demand. D. Whether robots will replace humans in certain areas one day.29. What has made robots desirable during the pandemic according to the text?A. They can be repaired when damaged. B. They test people
36、for coronavirus more precisely.C. They never get tired and can replace doctors and nurses. D. they are not vulnerable to the coronavirus.30. What does Martion Ford think of the application of robots?A. Its benefits are appealing and lasting. B. Machines are less disturbing than humans.C. It poses a
37、threat to human employment. D. There are some risks with the use of robots.31.What can be concluded from the last two paragraphs?A. The demand for robots is too great to meet. B. Doctors can make more accurate judgments than robots.C. Humans interactions are essential in some areas. D. Robots need u
38、pdating to improve contact with humans.DG-7 LEADERS READY TO HELP BATTLE AMAZON WILDFIRESWITH“TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL MEANS”French President Emmanuel Macron announced this afternoon that the G-7 leaders had reached an agreement on how to help fight the record number of forest fires currently raging
39、in the Amazon.“There is real convergence(趋同性) to say we all agree to help the countries harmed by these fires as quickly as possible,” the host of the G-7 summit told reporters in French from the conference venue in Biarritz. He went on, listing all of the contacts being made, “With all the countrie
40、s of the Amazon so that we can finalize very concrete technical and financial commitments.”On Friday, Macron threatened to block an important EU trade deal with Brazil and other South American countries, claiming that Brazils president Jair Bolsonaro had lied about his position on climate change.Hou
41、rs before the beginning of the annual meeting of word leaders on Friday, Macron released a video outlining his plan to mobilize all of the powers gathered in Biarritz to partner with Amazon countries “to invest first in fighting the fires and helping Brazil and the other impacted countries and then
42、to invest in reforestation everywhere.”Macron emphasized Frances stake in the fires, referencing French Guiana, a former prison colony and current overseas department of France located on the northeastern edge of the Amazon rainforest. Bolsonaro shot back, accusing Macron of having an “unacceptable”
43、 and “colonialist” mindset.Over 75,000 fires have been recorded in the Amazon rainforest so far this year, more than double the 40,000 blazes recorded there in all of 2018, according to Brazils National Institute for Space Research. The fires can be caused by natural phenomena, like lightning strike
44、s, but are often intentionally set by loggers and ranchers clearing land for cattle grazing of farming. Bolsonaro, a climate change skeptic, has encouraged farmers to exploit the land and weakened government agencies tasked with enforcing environmental regulations, NPR reported.Smoke from the blazes
45、 has reached as far east as the Atlantic coast and blocked out the sun as far away as Sa Paulo, more than 2,000 miles to the south. Meanwhile NASA is tracking a carbon monoxide plume stretching across Brazil into the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.32. What did Emmanuel Macron announce?A. They had conta
46、cted all the other countries. B. They were ready to help battle Amazon wildfires.C. They had decided the way of helping fight the fires. D. They were confident to put out Amozon fires.33. What does the underlined part “his position on climate change” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. His attitude towards c
47、limate change.B. The location of the terrible fires.C. The severe situation of this country.D. The direction of his future leadership.34. We can infer that the purpose of Macrons video is to . A. urge more powers to help affected countries in need. B. assess the damaging scale of the Amazon wildfire
48、s C. prepare Brazil people for their better future life D. attract more organizations to make donations.35.Which of the following cannot be the reason for the wildfires? A. Lightning strikes.B. Being set for more farming land. C. Demanding climate change.D. Making land with grass for cattle.第二节 (共5小
49、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 some people who seem to always be surrounded by friends, and there are others who always seem to be standing on the outside, looking in at the crowds of friends. If you are one of the outsiders，it is time to break out of your shell a
50、nd start making new friends.36 Be yourself. Nobody likes a phony(虚伪的人). In fact, if you arent yourself ,others wont become friends with you. When the time comes that you feel comfortable enough to act like yourself again, you may not be well received, because you are a totally different person.37 Us
51、e technology.38 For instance, Weibo is a great place to meet new people. It creates experiences and you get to meet like-minded people who share your interests. Start with people you know. Reach out and contact new friends, and reconnect with old friends you havent seen in a long time. Dont forget a
52、bout friends of friends. You may connect with some really cool people just by hanging out with your friends and their friends.39 If you stay home, you arent going to meet people. Keep in touch.40 With the Internet and social media, there is absolutely no need to worry about that these days. Look up
53、old friends and contact them.A. There are all kinds of online groups that you can join B. Knowing others well is very important.C. Therefore, let people get to know the real you. D. If you are invited to go out, go.E. All too often, people lose touch with one another. F. Here are some tips that will
54、 help.G. You need to trust yourself, whatever happens.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45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 have a special place in my heart for libraries. I have for as long as I can remember. I was always an 41 reader, sometimes reading up to three books a d
55、ay as a child. Stories were like 42 to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties, I lived out adventures through the books I 43 from the library.My first job was working at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old. It was a dream job and I did everything from 44 books to reading to the
56、 children for story time.As I grew older and became a mother. The library 45 a new place and an 46 meaning in my life. I had several children and books were our main 47 of entertainment. It was a big deal for us to 48 and go to the local library, where my kids could pick out books to read or books t
57、hey wanted me to read to them.I always read, using different voices, 49 I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it! It was a special time to 50 with my children and it filled them with the 51 of books.Now, I see my children taking their 52 to the library and I love 53 that the exc
58、itement of going to the library 54 from generation to generation.As a 55 ,Ive found a new relationship with libraries. I encourage readers to go to their local library when they cant afford to 56 a book. I see libraries as a safe haven(避风港) for readers and writers, a 57 that helps put together a rea
59、der with a book. Libraries, in their own way, help 58 book piracy(盗版行为) and I think all writers should support libraries in a 59 way when they can. Encourage readers to use the library. Share library announcements on your social media. 60 them and talk about them when you can.41. A. emotionalB. impa
60、tientC. enthusiasticD. optimistic42. A. airB. fireC. glueD. alcohol43. A. wiped outB. figured out C. laid out D. checked out44. A. distributingB. shelving C. issuing D. sharing45. A. transformed intoB. adapted from C. took on D. handed over46. A. additionalB. unchanged C. irreplaceable D. average47.
61、 A. restrictionB. source C. consequence D. expectation48. A. leave outB. set aside C. help out D. load up49. A. as thoughB. now that C. even though D. if only50. A. argueB. compete C. bond D. struggle51. A. gratitudeB. wonderment C. possession D. appreciation52. A. childrenB. parents C. partners D.
62、friends53. A. myselfB. them C. itself D. it54. A. fades outB. comes into being C. lives on D. runs short55. A. physicistB. novelist C. journalist D. hobbyist56. A. donateB. evaluate C. publish D. purchase57. A. witnessB. bridge C. fence D. barrier58. A. combatB. fuel C. boost D. erase59. A. conventi
63、onalB. controversial C. significant D. complex60. A. ConstructB. Recall C. Occupy D. Frequent第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读小面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Pursuing heavenly truthFifty years ago, China successfully launched its first satellite, Dongfanghong 1, and started a new chapter in space exploratio
64、n. To mark its 50th anniversary, the China National Space Administration 61 （announce）the name for the countrys Mars planetary exploration program on April 24.The mission, Tianwen, or Quest for Heavenly Truth, got its name from a long poem Tianwen 62 (write) by Qu Yuan, a famous poet of the Warring
65、States Period(475-221BC), In the poem, Qu raised a series of questions 63 (concern) the sky, stars, natural phenomena, myths and the real word, reflecting his doubts on traditional ideas and his pursuit of truth.China has been making remarkable progress in space exploration. As early as 1970, China
66、launched its first man made Earth satellite, becoming the fifth country in the world to launch man made satellites 64 (independence) . Over the past few years, Chinas missions, including the Shenzhou and Changs series were designed 65 (explore) outer space, expanded mankinds understanding of Earth a
67、nd the universe.This time, the Tianwen series will carry out the first Mars exploration mission in 2020, 66 experts consider the start of Chinas exploration of Mars, representing a milestone for Chinas move toward deep space.“Tianwen represents Chinese peoples relentless(不懈的) pursuit of truth, the c
68、ountrys 67 (culture) inheritance to explore nature and the universe, as well as the 68 (end) explorations in science and technology,” Ge Xiaochun, chief engineer of the National Space Administration, told China Daily.Indeed, with the names deep roots in Chinese traditional culture, it 69 (accept) wi
69、dely among the public. Tianwen demonstrates the 70 (determine) and perseverance of Chinese people to move further into deep space.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）假定英语课上教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，每句中最多有两处。每处错误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：
70、在错的词下画一横线，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。Last week we held the annual school sports meet on our school sports ground. After the opening ceremony, our headmaster delivered an inspiring speech. Windy as it was that day, but the students were all quite excited and the whole s
71、chool was alive. All my classmates took active part in it. Sometimes we watched the sports games closely. Other times we gave loud cheers to the player. It was the group rope jump which appealed to us most. Each class was supposing to select 30 students to make a team. Our class team had practised h
72、ard in the last few weeks, so we stood off from the rest. In a result, we win the first prize in the game. How proudly we felt! It was really an unforgettable sports meet.第二节：书面表达你校英文广播栏目举办“我最钦佩的名人”征文活动，请你按要求写一篇短文。征文要求“1他或她的生平简介；2你钦佩他或她的原因。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。（横峰中学、弋阳一中、铅山一中）2020-2021学年度上
73、学期高二年级期中考试英语答案（直升班）15 A C C A C610 B B C A A 1115 B C C A B1620 B A C C B 2123 B B D 2427 A B D C 2831 C D A C 3235 B A A C 3640 F C A D E 4145 C A D B C 4650 A B D A C 5155 B A D C B 5660 D B A C D 61. announced 62. written 63. concerning64. independently 65. to explore 66. which67. cultural 68.end
74、less/unending 69. has been accepted70. determination 短文改错After BeforeBut the students the studentstook active took an active player playerswhich thatsupposing supposedstood off stood outIn a result As a resultwin wonproudly proud书面表达Of so many celebrities around the world. Leoh Ming Pei, a talented
75、and brilliant Chinese-American architect, is the one I admire most.Leoh Ming Pei was born in April 1917 and passed away in May 2019. Having graduated from high school, he majored in architectural engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, after which he entered Harvard University for furt
76、her study. Due to his unique architectural style, he won numerous awards in his lifetime. He worked on a great number of masterpieces, the most famous of which were Beijing Xiangshan Hotel, and Miho Museum in Japan.So distinguished an architect was he that he was known as the master of modem design. Thats the reason why I admire him so much and I hope one day I will be as excellent as him.
