1、福建省部分学校2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题精选汇编 七选五专题福建省泰宁第一中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How do we rid ourselves of the negative (消极的) thoughts and return to a place of peace and acceptance? Read on for some expert-guided tips.First, dont suppress (
2、抑制) the negative thought. “Research shows that its important not to suppress negative thoughts as this only makes it worse. _36_ Then, select a positive thought or visual to engage with in place of the negative thought that you set free,” Dr. Carla Marie Manly, and author of Joy from Fear, tells She
3、 Knows.Dont forget to breathe. “Close your eyes and breathe in for a count of four; then breathe out slowly to the count of four. When worries and stress begin to rise, be kind to yourself. _37_ A worried mind gets very calm when its focused on breathing rather than worrying,” says Manly._38_ “Just
4、because you have a thought doesnt mean its true. When you notice youre being hard on yourself or thinking very negatively, take a step back and question the thought youre having,” suggests Touroni. “_39_ Are you jumping to conclusions?”Try a positive message mantra (咒语). When negative thoughts get a
5、 hold on you, Manly recommends focusing on a positive message or mantra that feels strong and calming for you. “For example, your mantra might be, All will be well. _40_ ” Manly suggests keeping a copy of your mantra in your wallet, on your mirror, and on your desk for a handy reminder during stress
6、ful moments.A. Things will work out.B. Think of a peaceful image instead.C. Dont believe everything you think.D. And then pause to relax and breathe.E. Is there any evidence to support this?F. Can you trace back to where this all started?G. Instead, notice the negative thought and then let it float
7、away.【答案】36. G 37. D 38. C 39. E 40. A【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种帮助摆脱消极想法的方式。【36题详解】根据本段标题“First, dont suppress (抑制) the negative thought.（第一，不要压抑消极的想法。）”和上文“Research shows that its important not to suppress negative thoughts as this only makes it worse.（研究表明，不要压抑消极的想法很重要，因为这只会让事情变得更糟。）”可知，我们需要做的是要去注意
8、消极的想法。G项：Instead, notice the negative thought and then let it float away.（相反，注意消极的想法，然后让它飘走。）符合语境。故选G。【37题详解】根据本段小标题“Dont forget to breathe.（别忘了呼吸。）”可知，本段内容与用呼吸来放松有关，D项中的“breathe”与标题呼应。D项：And then pause to relax and breathe.（然后停下来放松和呼吸。）符合语境。故选D。【38题详解】空处为段落小标题。根据下文“Just because you have a thought d
9、oesnt mean its true. When you notice youre being hard on yourself or thinking very negatively, take a step back and question the thought youre having,” suggests Touroni.（“仅仅因为你有一个想法并不意味着它是真实的。当你注意到自己对自己太苛刻或想法很消极时，退后一步，质疑自己的想法，”托罗尼建议。）”可知，本段主要讲述要质疑自己的一些想法。C项：Dont believe everything you think.（不要相信你所想
10、的一切。）符合语境。故选C。【39题详解】根据上文中的“take a step back and question the thought youre having（退后一步，质疑自己提出的想法。）”和下文“Are you jumping to conclusions?（你草率下结论了吗？）可知，空处提出是否有支撑的证据。 E项：Is there any evidence to support this?（有证据支持这一想法吗？）承接上文，符合语境。故选E。【40题详解】根据上文“When negative thoughts get a hold on you, Manly recommend
11、s focusing on a positive message or mantra that feels strong and calming for you.（当消极的想法控制你时，Manly建议专注于积极的信息或能让你感到强大和平静的咒语。）和“All will be well（一切都会好起来的）”可知，空处说明所有的问题都将得到解决。A项：Things will work out.（事情将会解决的）承接上文，符合语境。故选A。福建省泉州科技中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白
12、处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。There are several different types of fire departments. Some hire full-time paid firefighters and some are run entirely by volunteers._16_, a firefighter must go through strict physical and academic training to ensure a strong knowledge of fire safety and the physical strength to h
13、andle the tasks required by member of a fire department.Joining a fire department requires that both physical and written tests are passed with scores showing a thorough knowledge of fire safety._17_.The first step in joining a fire department as a paid firefighter is to submit an application as wel
14、l as acquire the appropriate training. Usually firefighters must have a high school diploma, and some complete two-or-four-year programs in fire science at community colleges and universities. _18_, and if a candidate already has connections at a fire department, he may apply for a position straight
15、 out of high school.Once a candidate applies and is accepted for training at a fire department, he must then complete several weeks of training at the departments training center._19_. When this is done, the candidate is sent to a fire company for a period of probation (实习). He has to continue train
16、ing in the new position while being directed by experienced firefighters._20_. An application must be submitted to the volunteer fire department, then if the application is accepted, the candidate will take a training program and then be required to pass a physical and written test. Firefighters mus
17、t also become certified (认证) as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). The level of EMT certification is determined by the individual departments.A. Although it is demandingB. Whichever type is desiredC. However, an academic program is not requiredD. For volunteer firefighters the procedure is simila
18、rE. But joining a volunteer fire department is totally differentF. Training consists of classroom work and practical trainingG. Also, a candidate must be able to respond quickly in emergencies【答案】16. B 17. G 18. C 19. F 20. D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇社会类短文阅读。文章主要介绍如何申请成为一名消防员。【16题详解】根据前句There are several differe
19、nt types of fire departments. Some hire full-time paid firefighters and some are run entirely by volunteers. 有些公司雇佣全职的有薪消防员，有些则完全由志愿者管理，和后句a firefighter must go through strict physical and academic training to ensure a strong knowledge of fire safety and the physical strength to handle the tasks req
20、uired by member of a fire department.可知，无论是哪种类型的消防员，都必须经过严格的身体和学术训练，以确保对消防安全有较强的知识和体力来处理消防队成员的任务。故选B。【17题详解】根据前句Joining a fire department requires that both physical and written tests are passed with scores showing a thorough knowledge of fire safety. 加入消防部门需要通过身体和书面测试，成绩表明对消防安全有全面的了解。可知，此外，申请者必须能够在
21、紧急情况下迅速作出反应。故选G。【18题详解】根据前句Usually firefighters must have a high school diploma, and some complete two-or-four-year programs in fire science at community colleges and universities. 通常消防队员必须有高中文凭，并在社区学院和大学完成一些两年制或四年的消防科学课程，和后句and if a candidate already has connections at a fire department, he may app
22、ly for a position straight out of high school. 如果一个申请者已经在消防部门有联系，他可以直接从高中毕业申请职位，可知，这种情况，专业教学计划就是不需要的。故选C。【19题详解】根据前句Once a candidate applies and is accepted for training at a fire department, he must then complete several weeks of training at the departments training center. 一旦申请者申请并被消防部门接受培训，他必须在消防
23、部门的培训中心完成数周的培训，可知，培训包括课堂工作和实践培训。故选F。【20题详解】根据后句An application must be submitted to the volunteer fire department, then if the application is accepted, the candidate will take a training program and then be required to pass a physical and written test. 申请必须提交给志愿消防部门，如果申请被接受，候选人将参加一个培训计划，然后需要通过身体和书面测试
24、，可知，对于志愿消防员来说，程序是相似的。故选D。福建省莆田第七中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题第二节（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。Life comes in a package. This package includes happiness and sorrow, failure and success, hope and despair. Life is a learning process. _16_ With each passing day we learn to handl
25、e various situations.1. LoveLove plays a key role on our life. _17_ In the early stage of our life, our parents are the ones who shower us with unconditional love and care, they teach us about what is right and wrong, good and bad. But we always tend to take this for granted. It is only after marria
26、ge and having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to others feelings.2. Happiness and SorrowMaterialistic happiness is short-lived, but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others face gives a certain level of fulfillment. Peace of mind is the main link to happiness. _18_ We re
27、alize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow. Sorrow is basically due to death of a loved one, failure and despair.3. Failure and Success_19_ It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way. Success brings in money, fame, pride and self-respect. Here it bec
28、omes very important to keep our head on our shoulder.4. Hope and DespairHope is what keeps life going. Parents always hope their children will do well. Hope makes us dream. Hope builds in patience. _20_ Because after every night there is a day. Nothing remains the same.A. Failure is the path to succ
29、ess.B. Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour.C. Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday.D. Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person.E. No mind is happy without peace.F. Without love a person could become fierce and cruel.G. The only choice is work h
30、ard today so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow.【答案】16. D 17. F 18. E 19. A 20. B【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些生活中的哲理。【16题详解】根据上文“Life comes in a package. This package includes happiness and sorrow, failure and success, hope and despair. Life is a learning process.(生活是个包裹。这个包裹里藏着快乐与悲伤、成功与失败，希望与绝望。生活是一个
31、学习的过程)”以及后文“With each passing day we learn to handle various situations.(随着每一天的过去，我们学会了处理各种各样的问题)”可知，上文提到了生活是学习的过程，后文则说随着每一天的过去，我们学会了处理各种各样的问题。由此可知，空格处的句子内容应该说明我们从生活经历中学习了什么。故D选项“经历给我们上了新的课，让我们变得更好”符合语境，故选D。【17题详解】根据上文“Love plays a key role on our life.(爱在生活中扮演了一个关键的角色)”可知，上文提到爱扮演了关键角色，故本句承接上文继续说明有关
32、爱的道理，F选项中love对应上文中Love。故F选项“没有爱，一个人会变得凶猛和残忍”符合语境，故选F。【18题详解】根据上文“Materialistic happiness is short-lived, but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others face gives a certain level of fulfillment. Peace of mind is the main link to happiness.(物质上的快乐往往是短暂的，然而，当你给予他人一个微笑的时候，那种满足却是无与伦比的。内心的平静是通往幸福的主
33、要纽带)”可知，上文说明了心灵的平静与快乐之间的关系，本句承接上文继续说明心态和快乐的关系，E选项中peace对应上文中Peace。故E选项“没有平和的心态就没有快乐的心情”符合语境，故选E。【19题详解】根据小标题“Failure and Success(失败与成功)”以及后文“It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way. Success brings in money, fame, pride and self-respect. Here it becomes very im
34、portant to keep our head on our shoulder. (它让我们触及蓝天，它教会我们如何生存，它给予我们一条特殊的路。成功给我们带来金钱、名誉、骄傲和自尊。这时，保持头脑清醒就显得尤为重要)”可知，本句主要是在说明失败与成功之间的关系，A选项中success对应标题中Success。故A选项“失败是成功之母”符合语境，故选A。【20题详解】根据上文“Hope is what keeps life going. Parents always hope their children will do well. Hope makes us dream. Hope bui
35、lds in patience.(希望是生命的动力。父母总是希望他们的孩子能做得很好。希望使我们有梦想。希望会培养耐心)”可知，上文主要说明了希望的重要性，选项E中的关键词not to despair与标题“Hope and Despair(希望和绝望)”一致。故B选项“人生教会我们即使在最困难的时候都不要绝望”符合语境，故选B。福建省南安市侨光中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中阶段考试英语试题第二节(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。At some point in the near fu
36、ture, self-driving cars may become common on the roads. Self-driving cars have already been test-driven, but they are not yet available for the public.Self-driving cars have already been test-driven thousands of miles. _12_ Passengers could do things such as eat or read on the way. Best of all, the
37、self-driving cars that were tested experienced fewer accidents than average human drivers._13_There are issues that must be solved before self-driving cars can be made available to the public. One problem is that a car cannot predict problems far down the road like a driver can. _14_ For example, a
38、driver can see that a child is riding her skateboard directly into the road 0. 3 km away and start to slow down. The self-driving car can react only once the child is in its immediate path._15_ They may become confused by fog, heavy rain, or road spray from another vehicles wheels. They dont predict
39、 or “feel that the roads have become icy like an experienced driver would. For instance, when a road is icy, a human driver would step on the brakes（刹车）more gently than when the roads areclean and dry.Another issue is that self-driving cars have maps programmed into their memory, but these maps aren
40、t always updated and accurate. _16_ Because of this, there is no promise that a self-driving car can get a passenger to his or her destination. Perhaps one day, self-driving cars will be everywhere. However, we are not ready for that just yet.A. Self-driving cars has disadvantages.B. These cars had
41、only passengers, no drivers.C. The safety problems have almost been addressed.D. New roads are built, and old roads are closed down.E. So why arent self-driving cars common on roads today?F. The self-driving cars can react to things only once they actually occur.G. Self-driving vehicles also have di
42、fficulty adjusting to weather conditions.【答案】12. B 13. E 14. F 15. G 16. D【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了无人驾驶汽车未能被推广应用的原因。【12题详解】上文“Self-driving cars have already been test-driven thousands of miles.(无人驾驶汽车已经试驾了数千英里。)”介绍无人驾驶汽车已经开始试驾；下文“Passengers could do things such as eat or read on the way.(乘客可以在路上吃东西、看书
43、等。)”说明试驾时乘客可以有哪些活动。B项“这些汽车里只有乘客，没有司机”承上启下，和下文一起进一步介绍上文内容。选项中These cars指的是上文中的Self-driving cars；选项中passengers指的是下文中的Passengers，文义连贯，逻辑合理。故选B项。【13题详解】下文“There are issues that must be solved before self-driving cars can be made available to the public.(在自动驾驶汽车向公众开放之前，有一些问题必须解决。)”说明自动驾驶汽车还有些问题必须解决才能投入使用
44、。E项“那么为什么无人驾驶汽车如今在路上不常见呢？”与下文是问答因果关系，因为自动驾驶汽车还有问题，所以如今在路上还不常见。文义连贯，逻辑合理。故选E项。【14题详解】上文“One problem is that a car cannot predict problems far down the road like a driver can.(其中一个问题是，汽车不能像司机那样预测很远路。)”说明汽车不能预测很远的路；F项“无人驾驶汽车只有在事情真正发生时才会做出反应”承接上文，进一步解释上文，说明无人驾驶汽车只有较近了才会做出反应。下文“For example, a driver can
45、see that a child is riding her skateboard directly into the road 0. 3 km away and start to slow down. The self-driving car can react only once the child is in its immediate path.(例如，一名司机在看到0.3千米远处的一个孩子在路面上骑滑板车时就开始减速。自动驾驶汽车只有在孩子在它的直接路径上时才会做出反应。)”是对上文和选项的举例说明，语义一致，合乎逻辑。故选F项。【15题详解】下文“They may become c
46、onfused by fog, heavy rain, or road spray from another vehicles wheels.(它们可能会被雾、大雨或来自其他车辆溅起的水花所迷惑。)”说明它们（无人驾驶汽车）可能会被天气等因素所困惑，G项“无人驾驶汽车在适应天气情况方面也有困难”引出下文，下文是对选项的具体说明。选项中weather conditions和下文中fog, heavy rain语义相关。故选G项。【16题详解】上文“Another issue is that self-driving cars have maps programmed into their mem
47、ory, but these maps arent always updated and accurate.(另一个问题是，自动驾驶汽车的内存中有地图程序，但这些地图并不总是更新和准确。)”说明自动驾驶汽车内存的地图道路不一定准确，D项“新的道路被修建，而旧的道路被关闭”承接上文，是对上文的解释，说明道路在不断地变化，而地图不能及时更新，选项和上文语义相关，逻辑合理。故选D。福建省南安市柳城中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题第二节（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。What brings y
48、ou happiness? _16_ Instead of just focusing on getting your wants, ifs much easier to find happiness by ridding yourself of the things that dont serve a beneficial purpose. Here are things you should let go of if you want to lead a happy life.Pride isnt necessarily a terrible thing. It can bring you
49、 confidence and self-assurance, which are two great qualities that can help you lead a happy life. _17_ Its essential to keep your pride in check and get rid of any overload that is no longer serving you._18_ It often arises from judgment or criticism of yourself and other people. It causes unhappin
50、ess and becomes a burden on your life. As long as you are the most honest and authentic version of yourself, no one has the right to judge you for it and that goes for you, too.When you think about addiction, you might think of alcohol or drug addiction. But there are countless other forms of addict
51、ion, too. You could be addicted to work, sugar, video games, drama, or even a harmful relationship. _19_ If you want to be happier, think about dropping your addictions.Its also important to recognize that leaving your comfort zone is a good, although often unwanted idea. If you never leave your com
52、fort zone, youll never grow. Even though something can make you feel uncomfortable at first, it will benefit you in the long run. _20_A. If youre in this situation, you,ll be much happier.B. Always keep in mind that self-doubt has no benefits.C. Drop the belief that your past will always be better t
53、han the future.D. Whatever your desire is, it will always be a barrier to your happiness.E. Many people believe if they fulfilled their desires, they would be satisfied.F. However, your extreme pride can ruin your personal and professional relationships.G. Ultimately, youll expand your horizons on w
54、ho you can be and what you can achieve.【答案】16. E 17. F 18. B 19. D 20. G【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章从“适度骄傲，不要自我怀疑，戒掉欲望以及跳出舒适区”四个方面介绍了我们可以变得更加开心的方法。【16题详解】根据上文问题“What brings you happiness? (什么会给你带来快乐?)”结合下一句“Instead of just focusing on getting your wants, ifs much easier to find happiness by ridding yourself o
55、f the things that dont serve a beneficial purpose.(与其专注于得到你想要的东西，摆脱那些没有益处的事情会更容易找到快乐。)”可知此处应内容应回答上文问题，并且与下文构成转折对比关系，E项“许多人认为如果他们满足了自己的欲望，他们就会得到满足。”符合要求，适合承上启下，故选E项。【17题详解】根据上文“Pride isnt necessarily a terrible thing. It can bring you confidence and self-assurance, which are two great qualities that
56、can help you lead a happy life. (骄傲不一定是件坏事。它可以给你带来自信和确信，这是帮助你过上幸福生活的两个伟大的品质。)”结合下文“Its essential to keep your pride in check and get rid of any overload that is no longer serving you.(至关重要的是要控制住自己的自豪感，并摆脱不再为您服务的负荷。)”可知本段内容表述我们可以适度骄傲，但不应过度，F项“然而，你极度的骄傲会毁掉你的个人和职业关系。”符合文意，适合承接上下文，故选F项。【18题详解】根据本段内容“It
57、often arises from judgment or criticism of yourself and other people. It causes unhappiness and becomes a burden on your life. As long as you are the most honest and authentic version of yourself, no one has the right to judge you for it and that goes for you, too.(它通常来自于对自己和他人的判断或批评。它导致不快乐，成为你生活的负担
58、。只要你是最诚实最真实的自己，没人有权利评判你，你也一样。)”可知it所带来的影响可知it指的是“自我怀疑”，所以B项“永远记住，自我怀疑是没有好处的。”可作为本段内容的主旨，建议的主题“不要自我怀疑”，故选B项。【19题详解】根据本段“When you think about addiction, you might think of alcohol or drug addiction. But there are countless other forms of addiction, too. (当你想到上瘾，你可能会想到酒精或药物上瘾。但是还有无数其他形式的上瘾。)”可知本段讲述的是“上
59、瘾”即欲望的影响，结合空后一句“If you want to be happier, think about dropping your addictions.(如果你想更快乐，考虑戒掉你的瘾。)”可推知空处应表达“瘾（欲望）是你快乐的障碍”，D项“不管你的愿望是什么，它将永远成为你快乐的障碍。”符合文意，故选D项。【20题详解】根据前文“Its also important to recognize that leaving your comfort zone is a good, although often unwanted idea. If you never leave your c
60、omfort zone, youll never grow. Even though something can make you feel uncomfortable at first, it will benefit you in the long run. (同样重要的是要认识到，离开你的舒适区是一个好主意，尽管往往是不必要的想法。如果你永远不离开你的舒适区，你永远不会成长。尽管有些事情一开始会让你感到不舒服，但从长远来看，它会对你有利。)”可知本段的建议是离开舒适区，长久以后会带来积极地影响，所以最后应总结跳出舒适区的积极影响，G项“最终，你会拓展自己的视野，认识到你能成为什么样的人，你能取得什么样的成就。”适合总结本段内容，故选G项。