1、湘潭市一中2020年上学期期中考试高二英语时量：120 分钟 总分： 150分第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1. How did the woman hear from James yesterday?A. By letter.B. By email.C. By phone.2. What kind of stories has the woman written?A. Detective stories.B. Historical stories.C. Childrens stories.3. Where
2、will the man show people round last tomorrow?A. The reception area.B. The storehouse.C. The museum.4. How was the weather in the past two days?A. Cloudy.B. SunnyC. Rainy.5. What was the woman unsatisfied with about the fair?A. The weather.B. The food.C. The queues.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或
3、独白，选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料，回答6、7题。6. Which course is the man most interested in?A. Computer science.B. Photography.C. French.7. Where does the man plan to travel this summer?A. To New Zealand.B. To Singapore.C. To Italy.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. With whom did the man watch the movie Avengers: Endgame?A. His parents
4、.B. His friends.C. His classmates.9. What has been the number one earning film in the speakers country so far?A. Avengers: Endgame.B. Star Wars: The Force Awakens.C. Avatar.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What will the woman serve to the visitors?A. Orange juice.B. CoffeeC. Water.11. When will the party end?A
5、. At 9:30 pm.B. At 10:00 pm.C. At 10:30 pm.12. Whats the possible relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors.B. Couple.C. Colleagues.请听地9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What has the mans piano teacher been doing this week?A. Taking a course.B. Doing some exams.C. Resting at home.14. When is the mans next pian
6、o lesson?A. On the 8th August.B. On the 15th August.C. On the 22nd August.15. Where will the man get the music book?A. From the library.B. From the bookshop.C. From the music shop.16. What will the speakers probably have after shopping?A. The burger.B. The fish.C. The pizza.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Ho
7、w many people visit the west Edmonton Mall daily?A. Around 15,000 people.B. Around 20,000 people.C. Around 55,000 people.18. Where is Galaxyland Amusement Park？A. In the mall.B. Behind the mall.C. Next to the mall.19. What does the West Edmonton Mall Water Park offer?A. Free entry on Sunday.B. Cheap
8、er tickets after 5 pm.C. Longer opening hours on Thursday.20. What is the speaker doing?A. Introducing a mall.B. Advertising a park.C. Looking for employees.第二部分：阅读理解 （共两节， 满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分， 满分25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。AFour wreckage sites in BermudaWith more than 300 shipwrecks（海
9、滩）in its waters, Bermuda is often considered the shipwreck capital of the world. Here Philippe Max Rouja, a Bermuda native, picks four of his favorite wreckage sites.KingWhile most of the wreckage sites were the results of accidents, this boat was placed underwater to create a diving site intentiona
10、lly. Gary Lamb, the owner of the King, gifted the boat to the Bermuda Dive Association, which placed it at a depth of 65 feet off the islands south shore. “Its often considered a divers favorite, since you can swim through the boat,” Rouja says.B-50 BomberWhile the vast majority of dive sites around
11、 Bermuda are the wreckage of ships, there is one that is different from the others: the remains of an airplane. The U.S.B-50 Bombers jet engine exploded and the plane dropped into the Atlantic Ocean. “The bombers remains now rest about 25 feet underwater,” Rouja says. Montana and ConstellationThese
12、two wrecks are stacked（堆放）one top of each other. The Montana, a steamer, sunk after hitting a coral reef（珊瑚礁), while the Constellation, a wooden ship, met a similar fate years later.“Divers can experience the site too, since they are located just eight feet below the surface,” Rouja says.Cristobal C
13、olonKnown as the largest of Bermudas shipwrecks, the Cristobal Colon met its fare when it crashed into a coral reef. There were many attempts to save the ship, but when those failed, paintings and furnishings on it were saved. Today, many of the items on the ship can be found in the homes of Bermudi
14、ans. “My dad has a painting of a bookseller from Paris hanging in his home,” Rouja says. “The story of the ship persists（存留）in locals daily lives. Divers can still access the ship, which sits 80 feet below the surface.”21. Which of the following is a man-made wreckage site？A. King B. B-50 Bomber.C.
15、Cristobal Colon D. Montana and Constellation.22. What is special about the B-50 Bomber site?A. It is owned by Gary Lamb. B. It is the remains of an airplane.C. It is the biggest shipwreck in Bermuda.D. It is formed by two sunken boats piled together.23. What does Rouja say about Cristobal Colon?A. I
16、t was saved completely.B. It crashed into another ship.C. Its story is well-known by local people.D. Its body is preserved in a Bermudians home.BSome People tend to view math as quite different from language and literacy, but in truth, there is a lot of overlap between them. In fact, they work hand
17、in hand: Math helps children build language skills, and language supports math learning. Both build thinking skills.Research shows that the extent（程度）to which a child is exposed to math concepts in his early years predicts how well he will do in math in primary school. Even more surprising, it also
18、predicts how well hell do in reading. Going further, children who can retell or create stories when they are young tend to do better in math. The good news is that this math-literacy relationship can be developed at the same time.Everything around us can be better understood with math. It can help c
19、hildren make sense of their world. By helping our children see the connections between their world and math, we enrich their overall learning and development.Math requires people to think about what words mean. When you “talk math”, you have to be precise（精确的）in your thinking and language. You have
20、to explain your reasoning.Learning how to use language to express mathematical thinking benefits children in many ways that might not be immediately noticed. When two kids are trying to figure out how to share a toy, math can help: Offer to set a timer for a certain amount of minutes for each childs
21、 turn.Math connects to everything. Jumping and climbing stairs, for example, are ways to practise counting. When children recognize, draw, play with and combine shapes, they are not only learning about geometry（几何学）, but are also experimenting with visual art, architecture and science.Count with fin
22、gers often. Ask your child to show numbers with his fingers. Ask：How old are you? How many pets do you have? How many cookies did you eat? Ask him to show numbers in different waysfour can be three fingers on one hand and one finger on the other.24. What does the underlined word“overlap”(in Paragrap
23、h 1) mean？A. The shared area of math and language.B. The relationship between math and thinking.C. The great effect that math has on language.D. The difference between math and language.25. Which of the following is NOT true according to the first paragraph?A. Math is good for children to build lang
24、uage skills.B. Language supports math learning.C. Both math and language build thinking skills.D. Everyone tends to view math as quite different from language.26. What can we know from the second paragraph?A. The more a child talks, the better he will do in math.B. The more stories a child reads, th
25、e better he will do in math.C. The earlier a child learns math, the better he will do in writing.D. The more a child learns math, the better he will do in reading.27. We can know from the passage that .A. math and science are two important courses.B. math makes our children strong and healthy.C. mat
26、h does good to children in many aspects.D. learning math is the best way to learn the world.CI had difficulty in finding work when I was in my twenties. Finally, Seagulls Reuse in Leeds took me on as a volunteer. Its an environmental social enterprise that rescues 400 tonnes of paint from landfill（垃
27、圾填埋池) annually and repurposes it to offer a bespoke（定制的) paint-mixing service. I carved out my own role, mixing paint, working with other volunteers and assisting customers, before being hired as a decorator and full-time member of staff. It wasnt until then, in my late 20s, that I realized Im colou
28、r-blind.Mixing paint is nothing like the colour wheel you learn at school；blue and green doesnt just make green. You dont even mix different greens to make green paint. Its more technical and complex than that, and there are so many subtle(微妙的）variations.Dulux and other big companies let machines do
29、 all the work, but our process is nothing like that. We can also use the colours we have in the warehouse that day, so we sometimes have to get creative. They have scientists, but we have our intuition（直觉），years of experience and an essential human touch and eye.Im 38 now, and have been at Seagulls
30、for 11 years. Ive learned that I struggle most with colours. I see green in dark browns and some reds I see as pink. So,along with the knowledge Ive now memorized, I use different skills with customers. I get them involved by explaining how Im creating their paint and encourage feedback（反馈). That wa
31、y, were both helping each other get the perfect result. I write down things I do wrong, so I dont repeat them.If I tell customers Im colour-blind, theyre always shocked and say theyd never have guessed. I do have a visual problem, but Im not angry about it and wouldnt change it even if I could. Its
32、made me push myself harder.28. What does Paragraph 2 tell us about mixing paint？A. Its rather challenging.B. Its compulsory at school.C. Its attractive to teenager.D. Its unbearable to the author.29. How does the author improve his work?A. By learning from his mistakes. B. By depending more on machi
33、nes.C. By turning to experts if necessary. D. By managing to see colours correctly.30. What can we learn from the authors story？A. We shouldnt regret what weve done.B. We should do what were really good at.C. We shouldnt let our problems hold us back.D. We should keep learning new things all our lif
34、e.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。 I would love to be happier, as I am sure most people would, so I think it will be necessary to find some ways to become a happier person.Exercise moreExercise has such a deep effect on our happiness and well-being that its actually be
35、en proven to be an effective strategy (策略) for overcoming depression. 31 It can also improve your body image, even if you dont lose any weight.Sleep moreWe know that sleep helps our bodies to recover from the day and repair themselves, and that it helps us focus and be more productive. 32 Spend time
36、 with friends and family 33 Several studies have found that time spent with friends and family makes a big difference to how happy we feel. Almost all the other things that we think make us happy are actually just ways of getting along well with more families and friends.Go outsideSpend time in the
37、fresh air to improve your happiness. 34 One study found that spending 20 minutes outside in good weather not only improves our positive moods, but broadens thinking and improves working memory.Help othersTo make yourself feel happier, you should help others. Spending money on other people makes us h
38、appier than buying stuff for ourselves. 35 A study of volunteering showed that volunteers were affected and felt unhappy when their opportunities to help others were taken away.A. Sleep affects our sensitivity to negative emotions.B. What about spending our time with other people?C. It can help you
39、to relax and increase your brain power.D. People who exercise feel better about their bodies.E. Going outside on a nice day delivers a huge advantage.F. It turns out that sleep is also important to our happiness.G. Social time is highly valuable when it comes to improving our happiness.第三部分：语言知识运用（共
40、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。In primary school, I 36 felt different or alone just because I was in a wheelchair. My life flowed like a river. I took part in lots of 37 , like dance and music. I even went onstage in my wheelchair and performed dances a
41、nd won prizes. And I loved using my imagination.Then came the 38 for a surgery (外科手术) that might help me walk. 39 I went into the operating room, I was hopeful. I shut my eyes, and the world 40 around me. After my surgery, I was in so much pain that I stepped into a state of 41 , shutting out everyb
42、ody. I even 42 having the surgery and nearly gave up on my lifelong 43 walking.My life began to turn back around when I went to an inpatient rehabilitation center（住院康复中心）, along with my mom. At first, I didnt 44 staying there, with all kinds of therapies（疗法）and doctor visits. There was so much I cou
43、ldnt do, like playing at the nearby playground when my dad and brother 45 . What was worse, it was 46 to make friends.As I felt better, things began to get 47 . I made a good friend, and the playground became a harbor for my 48 . I could paint pictures with my mind and bring characters to life. I wa
44、s 49 puzzle pieces of myself and putting them back together.Lately, Ive been able to stand with help for five minutes straight. I feel 50 again and am dreaming big. I want to 51 companies to create role models for disabled kids to look up tolike maybe a disabled hero in a movie. Ive also 52 the Just
45、 Say Hi campaign, which encourages everyone not to be afraid to accept and greet people who have a 53 .This journey has changed my life. Its made me brave and 54 . My message is: stay strong, stay determined, and dont ever think your 55 are out of reach.36. A. stillB. neverC. justD. sometimes37. A.
46、sportsB. campsC. activitiesD. discussions38. A. chanceB. roomC. reasonD. price39. A. BecauseB. IfC. ThoughD. When40. A. changedB. workedC. continuedD. stood41. A. confusionB. safenessC. sadnessD. relaxation42. A. regrettedB. imaginedC. enjoyedD. avoided43. A. journeyB. searchC. ideaD. goal44. A. min
47、dB. likeC. suggestD. admit45. A. talkedB. visitedC. passedD. agreed46. A. easyB. importantC. hardD. dangerous47. A. clearerB. worseC. betterD. stranger48. A. memoryB. performanceC. tourD. creativity49. A. paying forB. picking upC. throwing outD. turning over50. A. hopefulB. luckyC. awfulD. unsatisfi
48、ed51. A. teachB. inviteC. orderD. persuade52. A. believedB. joinedC. rememberedD. left53. A. tryB. storyC. rightD. disability54. A. politeB. honestC. strongD. friendly55. A. dreams B. methodsC. costsD. needs第二节（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。It is well-known 56. _ classics are
49、the antiques of the literary world. They are examples of great writing and wisdom, and even those 57. _ (write) centuries ago can still be found in bookshops and libraries today. Even some films 58. _ (base) on them. Charles Dickens is one of Englands greatest writers.Great Expectations is one of hi
50、s famous 59. _ (novel). The story begins when Pip is seven. There is a twist in the plot when a stranger gives Pip a large fortune 60. _ (generous). Pip moves 61. _ London. Money and 62. _ (educate) have changed him. He becomes vain and ashamed of his background and even dislikes 63. _when Joe comes
51、 64. _(visit) him because he is not a gentleman. He wins Estellas love. But later Pip changes a lot. He learns that happiness and friends are 65. _ (important) than wealth.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）根据表格中提供的信息，写出一篇关于“The home-made ball”的文学评论。词数：80左右。【写作内容】作者Jerry Johnson背景现代美国人物描述主角Kevin和好友Mi
52、ke每天踢自制足球Kevin得到新的运动鞋和足球后，友情突变主题讨论重要主题：友谊新旧象征：旧的东西象征友谊，如：旧自制足球，旧长椅；新的东西象征挑战，如：新运动鞋，新足球个人观点（两点或以上） 第二节 读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。The story between Miss Jordan and me was the most amazing story I wanted to share. Miss Jordan was one of the teachers who I could hardly forget.When I was y
53、oung at school, I loved to talk, a characteristic not always appreciated by Miss Jordan, my tenth-grade English teacher.She was a teacher no one liked because she was so strict. She stood about five-foot-five, was very thin and wore her hair pulled back in a way that gave her a horsy look. She wore
54、those half-circular reading glasses. Whenever she got upset, she would lower her head and look at you over the top of her glasses.One day in her class I was busy talking. I didnt realize she had stopped teaching and was staring straight at me. “Young lady, Mary, I would like to see you after school.
55、”Later Miss Jordan explained in a low, but very firm voice that showed she expected me to listen when she was talking. For punishment she told me to write a thousand-word essay on education and its effect on the economy. She wanted it in by the following Wednesday.Well, I met my deadline. I was conf
56、ident. It was a good paper. And I expected a sign of approval from her. The next day in class, However, she was looking at me over her glasses. She called me forward and returned my paper.“Go back and rewrite,” she said. “Remember, each paragraph is supposed to begin with a topic sentence.” When she
57、 gave my paper back a second time, she corrected the grammar. The third time, The spelling. The fourth time, it was punctuation. The fifth, it wasnt neat enough. I was sick!The sixth time, I rewrote the whole paper slowly in ink, leaving generous space. When she saw it, she removed her glasses and s
58、miled. She finally accepted the paper. After that, I put the whole thing out of my mind.注意：1、所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2、续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；Paragraph 1：One day after two months, Miss Jordan came into the class and said, Paragraph 2：I was amazed, thrilled and grateful. 答案：听力：1-20 CACCB BABBC BAABB CCABA阅读理解
59、21- 23 ABC 24-27 ADDC 28-30 AAC七选五 31-35 C F G E B完形填空36-55 BCADA CADBB CCDBA DBDCA语法填空56. that 57. written 58. are based 59. novels 60. generously61. to 62. education 63. it 64. to visit 65. more important写作“The home-made ball”is a short story written by Jerry Johnson.The story is set in modern-day
60、 America.The main character is a boy called Kevin. Kevin and Mike are good friends who play soccer with their home-made ball every day, but when Kevin gets new sneakers and a new soccer ball, things are changed.Friendship is an important theme in this short story. The author, Jerry Johnson, uses the
61、 old and new things, like the old home-made ball and the new soccer ball, the old bench and the new sneakers as symbols. The old things symbolize the most valuable thing-friendship, which needs to be valued. The new things symbolize the challenges that the most valuable thing meets.From my point of
62、view, this story is really good and worth reading, which is educational to us. That is, nothing is more important than friendship. So I give a five-star rating. Paragraph 1：One day after two months. Miss Jordan came into the class and said, “Class, do you still remember an essay contest held citywid
63、e? Theyve announced the winners! I am so happy to inform you that Mary has won the third prize in the essay contest with the title Education and Its Effect on the Economy.”Then thunderous applause rocked the classroom. After class, many classmates asked me how I made it. Without excellent writing sk
64、ills, I well remembered that I told them it was all about six-times rewriting urged by Miss Jordan.Paragraph 2：I was amazed, thrilled and grateful. It was the first time I had ever won a prize. Years later, I told many people that story, and my comments, including my unfriendly description of Miss Jordans appearance. Unexpectedly, Miss Jordan wrote to me, and said that her look wasnt important. What was important was the lesson I had learnt. When I wrote and rewrote that paper for her, I began to learn how to discipline myself. I was grateful for the lesson she had taught me.(158 words）
