1、江西省九江市第三中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题第I卷（选择题100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）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC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. How will the man go to his wifes hometown?A. By plane.B. By train.C. By car.2. What will the man do next?A. Meet Mr. Bro
2、wn. B. Make a call.C. Work in sales.3. What does the man think of the class?A. Easy.B. Boring.C. Useful.4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The mans job.B. The mans hometown.C. The mans assistant.5. Where will the woman leave the mans sunglasses?A. On the sofa.B. By the door.C. Beside th
3、e television.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)请听下面5段对话或独白,选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6. How is the woman probably feeling now?A. Nervous.B. Confident.C. Excited.7. What is the woman going to do afterwards?A. Do some cleaning.B. Take a break.C. Study for an exam.请听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. What did the man like best abo
4、ut the book Pippi Longstocking?A. The language.B. The pictures.C. The character.9.What does the woman probably do?A. She is a writer. B. She is a teacher.C. She is a student.请听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. How did the woman explain the problem to the man before?A. By email.B. By phone.C. In person.11.What mak
5、es the woman unhappy with the present practice hall?A. The noise.B. The size.C. The equipment.12. Which place is the woman most interested in moving to?A. Lincoln Hall. B. Albert Hall.C. Bradford Hall.请听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. Why did the man change the university?A. Because of the location. B. Because
6、of the fees. C. Because of the teachers.14.What year of college is the man in?A. The first year. B. The second year. C. The third year.15. What will the man probably do in the technology support office?A. Pack the books.B. Answer telephones. C. Teach computers.16. When will the man do the part-time
7、job?A. In the early mornings. B. On late nights. C. At noon.请听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17.Who was the air hostess looking for?A. Someone who studied medicine.B. Someone who spoke English.C. Someone who knew ASL.18. How old was Tim Cook?A.49.B.64.C.66.19. What did Tim Cook first want to do?A. Know the time.B
8、. Get some water.C. Find his seat.20. What can we know about Clara?A. She was going to Los Angeles. B. She was traveling alone.C. She worked on the plane.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,选出最佳选项。AThere are more Starbucks special drinks than you could ever dream of,
9、 and were talking about the items that maybe arent offered at your local shop but are offered at one of the other approximately 30,000 locations around the world. Depending on what country you are in, the menu may look a little different, so if youre planning a trip anytime soon, check out what fun
10、drinks you may find!Japan-Sakura Blossom Cream LatteThe drink is currently only available in Japan. Sakura, Which, means cherry blossom, is considered to be a symbol of regeneration and simplicity. It is the national flower of Japan, and Starbucks typically only has the drink available in the spring
11、time.The drink itself is just pink, with sakura sauce, cherry blossom milk jelly, and strawberry sauce or jelly used to create the pink color. The drinks also come in special cherry blossom-themed cups.Vietnam-Dolce MistoStarbucks created the Dolce Misto specifically for the Vietnamese market. “Its
12、designed to bring Vietnamese customers a new flavor and respect for traditional Vietnamese coffee, said the general director of Starbucks Vietnam on its release in 2015.Dolce Misto is reportedly one of the strongest drinks in any Starbucks throughout the world. If sweet and strong is how you like yo
13、ur coffee and you live in Vietnam, this is the perfect Monday-afternoon pick-me-up for you.Chile-Lemon Bar FrappuccinoMeant to be the perfect sweet-and-sour summer drink，Starbucks Chile offered a Lemon Bar Frappuccino for the summer of 2018. With the combination of vanilla bean and lemonade topped w
14、ith caramel sugar and whipped cream, the drink was relatively well received, though some were disappointed there was no coffee in it. Its still unknown whether Starbucks will be bringing the limited edition drink back to Chile or anywhere for the summer of 2019.21. When is Sakura Blossom Cream Latte
15、 accessible to customers in Japan?A. October. B. July.C. December. D. April.22. What is special about Dolce Misto?A. It is available throughout the world.B. It helps open the Vietnamese market. C. It is a refreshing strong drink for customers. D. It is a traditional Vietnamese coffee drink.23. What
16、may upset some people about Lemon Bar Frappuccino?A. It offers sweet-and-sour taste.B. It is a Starbucks drink without coffee.C. It is one of the limited drinks in Chile.D. It is uncertain whether Starbucks will bring it back.BMy brush was tiny, more like something youd use for nail polish. That was
17、 suitable because I was struggling to paint the toenails of my dragon shadow puppet(皮影戏偶). Mao Zhongbo, our teacher, noticed my struggle and showed me how to keep my brush from becoming overloaded with pigment(颜料). It was an unexpected personal touch from the resident master at a Beijing hotel.Shich
18、ahai Shadow Art Performance Hotel is a step back in time. Surrounded by a forest of sky scrapers, this little inn is in a hutong. Once you open its massive wooden doors, you enter a calm space that directs your gaze to the framed shadow puppet art that decorates the walls. The mission here is clear:
19、 to educate guests about a dying part of Chinese culture before its too late.I visited here last winter. As a theater lover, I hoped to get a behind-the-scenes look into a completely different performing art. The inn provides English interpreters who help make the cultural offerings accessible to it
20、s foreign guests. These include performances in the private puppet theater at the hotel and several classes taught by master Mao.One night, I watched Mao and several other hotel employees perform the classic tale “Turtle and Crane. The animals supple(灵活的) movements made me forget that puppeteers con
21、trolled them. Afterward, I tried my hand at controlling the many sticks needed to make each puppet move effortlessly. My awkward attempts to operate several sticks at once showed why it takes years to master something that looks simple. I asked Mao whether anyone could learn to be a shadow puppet pe
22、rformer. He paused, then answered, Like ballet, some have a talent for this and some dont. Making a puppet seem real comes from the hands, the brain and the heart. It also takes passion.At the end of my stay, I went to the lobby to get my dragon shadow puppet. I noticed Mao giving a class to a group
23、 of local youngsters, confirming me in my belief that he would inspire a new generation of masters.24. What was the author doing according to Paragraph 1?A. Polishing her toenails.B. Taking a shadow puppet class.C. Learning Chinese painting skills.D. Choosing pigment for her shadow puppet.25. What i
24、s the inn aiming to do?A. Find foreign lovers of shadow puppetry.B. Save the dying art of shadow puppetry.C. Make shadow puppetry easy to understand.D. Attract buyers for the shadow puppets on its walls.26.Which of the following describes puppeteers work?A. It is all about talent.B. It is effortless
25、 but boring.C. It looks easier than it is.D. It involves dealing with animals.27. What is the authors attitude towards the future of shadow puppetry?A. Indifferent.B. Optimistic.C. Suspicious.D. Pessimistic. CPicture this: Youre playing soccer with friends. As you kick the ball, you realize the bott
26、om of your foot feels cold and wet. You turn your sneaker up to look at the sole(鞋底). A big crack is letting water from the ground in. When you get home, you throw your ruined sneakers away.Now imagine another ending to the story. You dont throw the sneakers away. Instead, you push the two sides of
27、the cracked sole together so theyre touching. You leave the sneaker in a warm spot. A few hours later, the crack disappears.Thanks to Qiming Wang, a professor at the University of Southern California, a self-healing sneaker sole could soon become reality. Wang and his team have invented 3D printable
28、 rubber that could fix itself. When its exposed to heat, it causes a chemical reaction that bonds its atoms back together. The material could be used to 3D print not only sneaker soles, but also toys, bike tires, even satellites.To 3D print a self-healing object, the first step is to make a model of
29、 it on the computer. The model is divided into 100 smaller pictures. This first picture is projected onto a thin layer of the rubber, which starts as a liquid. The rubber takes on the shape of the picture, and the light from the projection turns it from liquid to solid. The next picture is projected
30、 on another layer of liquid rubber on top of the first one. The final, complete shape is built up layer by layer like this.Many footwear companies want to buy this technology. First, though, Wang and his team have to try to make the material in different levels of hardness. Wang thinks it will take
31、two or three years for their material to show up in shoes we buy in stores.One exciting thing about the special rubber is the amount of waste it can reduce. Plus, it can self-heal more than 10 times”. When it cant heal anymore, it can be recycled.28. How does the author introduce the topic?A. By ask
32、ing questions for readers to think about.B. By presenting a possible situation in our life.C. By telling an interesting story about himself.D. By comparing different research findings.29.What is the key to the self-healing process?A. Proper temperature. B. Strong light.C. Enough water.D. Fresh air.3
33、0. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The material of self-healing objects.B. The steps to make the self-healing rubber.C. The process of 3Dprinting a self-healing objectD. The advantages of 3D printing.31.What do we know about the special rubber?A. It has a high price.B. It is environment-friendly
34、.C. It has a very short usage period.D. It is being tried by footwear companies.DA fairy tale castle has been saved and is open to visitors thanks to the generosity and appreciation of thousands of complete strangers.The Chateau de la Mothe-Chandeniers, located in the town of Les Trois-Moutiers in F
35、rance，was purchased by thousands of Internet users. Today, the castle is co-owned by nearly 28,000 people from 115 countries.According to the crowdfunding platform Dartagnans.fr, each contributor was given the opportunity to become a shareholder through an investment of at least 50 euros. Thousands
36、of people around the world donated a total of 1.6 million euros. Shareholders voted not to restore the castle to its original elegant state, but to leave it as a living ruin. About 1,200 of the shareholders volunteered to clear the castle to prepare it for visitors. Organizers hope to welcome as man
37、y as 50,000 tourists by 2021 and more than 70,000 by 2022.Constructed in the early 13th century, the Chateau de la Mothe-Chandeniers was originally the stronghold of the Baucay family, lords of Loudun. It was taken several times by the English during the Hundred Years War and destroyed during the Fr
38、ench Revolution. In 1809, a wealthy businessman named Francois Hennecart purchased the castle with an aim to return it to its former glory. Over a century later, it was left to play host to nature after a fire destroyed much of its contents, including a library of rare books and antique furniture.Re
39、cognizing that the natural beauty of the castle is now as much a monument as its architectural significance, the organizers behind the crowdfunding effort are aiming to delicately balance the preservation of both. It is essential, in our view, to keep the castle in its green setting, they write. We
40、hope it remains a unique castle in the world where heritage and nature will blend. It is also essential to protect it in such a way that visitors can enter safely and appreciate this masterpiece taken by nature.32. What did shareholders decide to do with the castle?A. Keep it the way it is. B. Resto
41、re it completely.C. Put it up for sale online. D. Protect it against tourism.33.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The value of the castle. B. The history of the castle.C. The owner of the castle. D. The construction of the castle.34 .What does the underlined part left to play host to nature in Par
42、agraph 4 probably mean?A. Visited.B. Rebuilt.C. Attacked.D. Abandoned.35.What do organizers of the crowdfunding campaign expect of the castle?A. It will combine the depth of history and the beauty of nature.B. It will inspire a new way of saving our heritage.C. It will take on a new architectural si
43、gnificance.D. It will be recognized as a national heritage.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。How to think outside the boxBeing open to dissenting（持异议的）opinions is not the only way to think outside the box. 36 A break in our everyday life may provide the force needed to sh
44、ift the direction of our thinking. So we can change environments. 37 For example, reorganizing our desk or taking a new route to work. However, for others, bigger changes such as a new job or a marriage are required.A famous concept is approaching routine situations as if we met or saw them for the
45、first time. In other words, we should look at them as if wed never seen them. 38 For instance, when we brush our teeth, take a moment to look at the toothbrush as if we never laid eyes on such an object and noticed its color and shape. Think about the flavor of the toothpaste and notice how our mout
46、h feels as we move the brush back and forth. 39 The mere presence of a group of people with diverse experiences, views and backgrounds in our everyday life creates an atmosphere in which people can better respond to change. Why? Because they are key drivers of the development of new ideas and soluti
47、ons.Unlike negative emotions that cause specific reactions (for example, fear drives us to flee), positive emotions help us to broaden our attention, explore our environment, and open ourselves to absorbing information. 40 They can be those that are going well or for which we are grateful. This shif
48、ting-into-positivity process will automatically brighten our mood-and free our brain.A. Its also helpful to seek for the difference.B. For some people, small changes might work.C. We should show respect for different cultures too.D. Some small techniques could help broaden the way we think.E. Positi
49、ve emotions play an important part in unfreezing our thinking.F. Take a few moments to think about the beautiful things in our life.G. Beginners mind allows us to remain open to experiences despite any knowledge may have.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
50、出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My husband and I insisted that our children were old enough to clean their rooms and make their beds. But they thought 41 . My complaints, even self-justified shouting, were always landing on 42 ears. Very often a whole hours scolding would end with their 43 into tears, I felt very fru
51、strated. I realized I needed to 44 my method of “mothering”.One day when they were at school, I spent some time 45 their rooms. On their desks, in plain words, I left the cards that 46 : “Dear Bill(the other card was addressed to Sarah), your room was 47 this morning and Im sure you like it clean. L
52、ove, the Room Fairy.” 48 arriving back, the children were 49 excited to receive the little note from the Room Fairy. The next day, their rooms were fairly tidy. Sure enough, there was another note from the Room Fairy 50 for them, thanking them for their nice “gift” of a clean room and 51 asking them
53、 to play a certain violin 52 . Each day, thank-you notes would be written differently to keep the ideas 53 .Sometimes the Room Fairy would propose a little 54 : “If you can finish your homework and 55 your lessons before dinner, I d like to watch a particular television program with you tonight.” So
54、metimes some colored markers or other little items would be left in 56 of well-done jobs . 57 I cant remember how long “the Room Fairy” continued leaving her love notes. When they were age-appropriate, we used 58 versions of Post-Its(贴条). The bathroom mirror became the 59 centre of our home. Appoint
55、ments, notices about visiting relatives, lesson schedules, and changes in plans could be posted.We all benefited from and 60 the idea of sharing reminders and daily details of life through notes. I believe the true advantage of the Room Fairy notes survives in our frequent and enjoyable communicatio
56、n.41.A. besidesB. howeverC. thereforeD. otherwise42.A. blindB. deafC. sideD. either43.A. cryingB. beginningC. burstingD. bumping44.A. adjustB. adoptC. accessD. appoint45.A. clearingB. tidyingC. emptyingD. searching46.A. wrote B. readC. signedD. recited47.A. confused B. random C. chaos D. messy48. A.
57、 As B. AtC. InD. Upon49. A. more than B. rather thanC. no more thanD. other than50. A. asking B. waitingC. prayingD. expecting51. A. impolitely B. impatientlyC. gently D. toughly52.A. musicB. song C. pieceD. tone53. A. respectable B. uninterestingC. incredible D. fresh54.A. challenge B. questionC. s
58、uggestion D. complaint55. A. go with B. look upC. go over D. look into56. A. responseB. answerC. praiseD. honor57. A. AbsolutelyB. Actually C. DefinitelyD. Abruptly58. A. various B. varietyC. veryD. vary59. A. lifeB. studyC. memory D. reminder60. A. learnedB. appreciatedC. sharedD. had第二节 语法填空 (共10小
59、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。The annual Water Splashing Festival of the Dai ethnic minority falls during the New Year period of the Dai Calendar. It is the most important festival 61. (observe) by the Dai ethnic people of Xishuangbanna Prefecture. The festival lasts for three
60、 days, The first two days 62. (activity) are concentrated on the banks of the Lancang River. On the first day, a grand 63. (celebrate) marks the beginning of the festival. An outdoor market is set up 64. locals go for New Year shopping. Artists create sand carvings on open space close to the market.
61、 A dragon boat race 65. (hold) on the Lancang River 66. (ring) out the old year (辞旧岁) in the afternoon. At night, the banks of the river are 67. (colorful) lit, and locals float river lanterns on the river.The third day, the climax of the festival, is reserved for water splashing. On that day, the D
62、ai put on their 68. (new) and best clothes, and then assemble at the local temple. Water is regarded by the Dai as a symbol of goodwill among people. Therefore, splashing a fellow human being with water during the Water Splashing Festival, 69. a close neighbor or a fellow villager, or even a strange
63、r, is 70. expression of the desire for good luck and prosperity to that person.第 II 卷第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)第五部分 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：在错的词下划一横线，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
64、一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Are you fond of take photographs? Are you eager to keep record of wonderful moment in your life with your camera? Then this is just for you!The Camera Club of our school is to open in next month! All students in our school whoever enjoy taking photos and want to improve
65、their photographing skills is welcome to join. Club members are expecting to attend the training sessions on time and submit their work as requested. Those who are interesting should sign up at the Student Councils office until September 25. Discover beauty with your eyes and record beauty with your
66、 camera! We are expecting our participation!第二节:书面表达(满分25分)假定你是学生会主席李华,你校将举行主题为“做文化使者”的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇参赛演讲稿，内容包括：1.做文化使者的原因2.如何做文化使者文化使者： cultural ambassador注意: 1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 九江三中高二下学期英语期中考试答案听力1-5 CACAB 6-10 ABCBB 11-15 ACACB 16-20 CCBBA阅读21-25 DCBBB 26-30 CBBAC 31-35BABDA 36-40 DBGAE完型
67、41-45 DBCAB 46-50 BDDAB 51-55CCDAC 56-60 CBADB语法填空61. observed 62. activities 63. celebration 64. where 65. is held66. to ring 67. colorfully/colourfully 68. newest 69. whether 70. an短文改错Are you fond of take photographs? Are you eager to keep record of wonderful taking amoment in your life with your
68、 camera? Then this is just for you!momentsThe Camera Club of our school is to open in next month! All students in our school whoever enjoy taking photos and want to improve their photographing skills is welcome towho arejoin. Club members are expecting to attend the training sessions on time and sub
69、mit their expectedwork as requested. Those who are interesting should sign up at the Student Councils office interested until September 25. Discover beauty with your eyes and record beauty with your camera! We beforeare expecting our participation! your作文Respected teachers, my fellow students, I am
70、honored to give you a speech, whose topic is Being a cultural ambassador. As we all know, China is country with a long history and splendid culture. As Chinese, it is our duty to spread our culture to the world. There are many ways for us to be cultural ambassador. First, we should try our best to b
71、e a fluent English speaker, which will enable us to communicate with foreigners without difficulty. Secondly, we can volunteer to be a guide to introduce our customs, history and so on. Thirdly, we can also help foreigners learn China s language and culture. Everybody can be a cultural ambassador, so lets take action now! Thanks for listening.12
