1、福建省龙海市第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题（考试时间：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）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. What did the woman plan to do this weekend?A. Have a swim. B. Camp in the mountains. C. Go hiking. 2. Who c
2、atches the fish?A. Jason. B. The man. C. The woman. 3. How many people will go to the park?A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A festival. B. Foods. C. TV programs. 5. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Buy neither of the two items. B. Save money for a better la
3、ptop. C. Make a quick decision. 第二节（共5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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What happened to the man?A. He had a terrible weekend. B. He was hit by a car. C. He fell off his bike
4、. 7. How is the bike now?A. It is in good shape. B. It is under repair. C. It is completely damaged. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. How does the woman help the man?A. By opening the door for him. B. By carrying the box for him. C. By putting the books into the box. 9. What will the speakers do in the evenin
5、g?A. Do some shopping. B. Visit their aunt. C. Go to the cinema. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. Whats the date today?A. August 17th. B. August 27th. C. September 5th. 11. Why is the woman going to China?A. To be on business. B. To take a vacation. C. To visit her relatives. 12. What surprises the woman?A
6、. Amandas visit. B. The first-class flight. C. An amazing travel book. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What does the woman want to find out?A. The suitable work for the man. B. The information on building. C. The nearby workplace. 14. What are the mans interests?A. Buying and selling things. B. Building a
7、nd repairing things. C. Repairing and collecting things. 15. What has the man been doing this year?A. Delivering newspapers. B. Helping build a house. C. Selling advertising space. 16. In which column does the woman write down “sales”?A. “Education”. B. “Interests”. C. “Experience”. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第2
8、0四个小题。17. What is the most important in looking for an apartment?A. Enough time. B. Lots of patience. C. A little preparation. 18. What does the speaker suggest people do first?A. Spare some time. B. Decide the price range. C. Think about the facilities. 19. What should people consider first when pi
9、cking out apartments?A. Location. B. Price. C. Traffic. 20. What may disappoint people?A. All the great apartments are expensive. B. It will take a long time to find a perfect apartment. C. Apartments dont look as good as described on the website. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节, 共40分)第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2分, 共30分) 阅读下面短文
10、, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFree Haircuts on a Red ChairLast summer, Katie Steller was on her way to work. She stopped at a traffic light, where a man, in his 60s,looking out of luck, was sitting alone. She rolled down her window.“Hey!” she shouted.“ Im driving around giving free ha
11、ircuts. Do you want one right now?”The man, missing a few teeth, paused and laughed. “Actually,” he said, “I have a funeral(葬礼)to go to this week. I was really hoping to get a haircut.”Then, Steller unloaded a red chair from the car. The man, named Edward, took a seat. As Steller was cutting his cur
12、ly graying hair, he told her about growing up in Mississippi, about moving to Minnesota, and how he still talked to his mom over phone every day.To date, Steller has given 30 or so such haircuts to people around the city. They are all living on the margins, and she is aware of the power of her work.
13、“Its more than a haircut,” she says. “I want it to be a gateway, to show value and respect, but also to get to know people.”Steller knows that a haircut can change a life. One changed hers. As a teen, she suffered from ulcerative colitis(溃疡性结肠炎) that was so serious, her hair thinned severely. Seeing
14、 this, her mother arranged for Stellers first professional haircut.“To sit down and have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person and not just an illness, it helped me feel cared about and less alone,” she says.After that, Steller knew she wanted to have her own hair salon so she could help
15、people feel the way shed felt that day. Not long after finishing cosmetology school(美容学校)in 2016,she realized her dream. Two years later, she began what she now calls her Red Chair Project, reaching out to people on the streets.Steller said, “I cant fix their problems, but maybe I can help them feel
16、 less alone for a moment.”Steller listens to peoples stories of loss, addiction, and struggle to get back on their feet.An offshoot of the Red Chair Project is the Steller Kindness Project, in which people who commit acts of kindness are invited for a free makeover(美容)at Stellers salon. In exchange,
17、 they tell their stories, which Steller shares on her website. Her hope is that by reading about kind acts, others will be inspired to do their own.So far, its working. “You have no idea what people are going to do with the kindness that you give to them,” says Steller.21. Edward agreed to have a ha
18、ircut by Steller because_.A. he wanted to talk with Steller about his lifeB. he wanted to look good for a special occasionC. he was too old to go to a hair salon by himselfD. he was just waiting for a free haircut on the street22. What made Steller want to set up her own salon?A. Her excellent hairc
19、ut skills.B. Her mothers encouragement.C. Her experience of a formal haircut.D. Her dream to offer people free haircuts.23. Whats the purpose of Steller Kindness Project?A. To make contributions to charity.B. To encourage people to spread kindness.C. To reward kind people with free makeovers.D. To c
20、ollect moving stories for Stellers website.BHundreds of new drivers have been given bans (禁令) for using their mobile phones at the wheel, as part of stricter new laws introduced. In March, the punishment for driving while on the phone was doubled to six points meaning drivers with less than two year
21、s experience faced a ban. New laws meant the punishment for being caught on a mobile phone at the wheel was increased to six points. The new rules were introduced in England, Scotland and Wales. Drivers who get six points within two years of passing their test will lose their licence, creating a one
22、-strike rule for mobile phone users. To get back behind the wheel, new drivers have to retake both the theory and practical parts of the driving test.Mr Williams in the RAC said, “These people have spent hours and hours and hundreds of pounds learning to drive to gain their personal freedom only to
23、throw it all away through this foolish behaviour. The only comfort is that they wont be drawn into some terrible crashes caused by the distraction (使人分心的事物) of a hand-held mobile phone.”When the new laws were introduced, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said they would act as a strong warning to m
24、obile phone users. However, the numbers suggested a total of 15,752 drivers received the punishment of six points for using a mobile phone between March and August. This is an increase from 15,237 drivers in the same period of last year.National Police Chiefs Council Lead on roads Policing, Chief Co
25、nstable Anthony Bangham, said the police took the offence (违法行为) seriously.“This is not a small offence and is never a risk worth taking because a moments distraction behind the wheel can change lives forever.”“Our message is simple dont do it,” he added.24. What can we infer from Paragraph 1?A. The
26、 new laws have not been passed.B. The new laws are not strict enough.C. Drivers with less than two years experience wont be affected.D. Punishment for driving while phoning used to be three points.25. What will happen if a Welsh citizen who got a licence last year gets six points?A. He will be fined
27、 a lot.B. He must learn the new rules.C. He will lose his driving licence.D. He will be given a warning.26. When the new laws were first introduced, _.A. traffic accidents were cut downB. there were still many drivers who broke themC. drivers thought the laws were unfair to themD. fewer people broke
28、 them compared 27. What does Anthony Bangham mean?A. The police didnt take the new rules seriously.B. The roads policy should be improved for safety.C. A moment of carelessness may cause big accidents.D. The laws need to be improved a lot and retested.CEurope is surely among the most popular tourist
29、 destinations around the world. However, one problem that anyone talks about is how to plan a trip with enough time to the various destinations in Europe. Johnson is one of the travelers extremely interested in Europe. Here he uses his experience to tell you about the various Europe tour packages.Th
30、e Europe tour packages are designed to offer much more than a simple trip around Europe. Usually, a Europe tour package includes all kinds of things for tourists to enjoy their trips to Europe. First the packages offer air tickets for the best flights from the best airlines to tourists and let them
31、fly to Europe from anywhere. Different Europe tour packages also offer chances to stay in the best hotels. Besides, when it comes to sightseeing Europe packages provide a visit to some of the most popular tourist spots around Europe. For example,one day you will be at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and
32、the very next day you will be in the Swiss Alps. These Europe packages are designed to pack all the beautiful destinations and put them in front of you for a wonderful holiday. This is the most important thing.Now you must be thinking about how to get one of these Europe packages. The best way is to
33、 go on the Internet, and look for the right one for you. There are many Europe packages to choose from, and the key is to simply go for the ones that suit your budget.28. The passage is written to .A. attract more tourists to European countriesB. tell us something to pay attention to during travelin
34、gC. stress the importance of preparations before travelingD. introduce something about Europe tour packages29. What is many tourists problem when they plan to visit Europe? A. How to book air tickets in time. B. How to fix time reasonably. C. How to choose famous attractions. D. How to save some tim
35、e to travel.30. A Europe tour package will make you enjoy the trip by .A. providing best flights, hotels and sightseeing spots B. letting one visit many places of interest in the worldC. saving a great deal of money for youD. offering excellent online service to you31. If you want to choose from the
36、 tour packages, you have to first consider . A. if the time is right for you B. where to get the packageC. how much money you can afford D. the way of travelingDI am proud to be a member of two cultures. Even though I am only ten years old, I have lived in two countries and in two cultures. I have l
37、ived in both Mexico and the United States.I was born in the state of Michoacn. I was born in a small town called Quinceo. Life there was simple and peaceful. There was a small market where we would go on Sundays. There was a corral where we would go and watch rodeos. After school, my friends and I w
38、ould go for a swim in a creek. My mom did not work; she stayed at home taking care of our family. Life in Quinceo was nice, but money was sometimes not enough to support us.In 1996, the day came when my dad decided to bring us to the United States. Leaving my town was hard, but it was important that
39、 my family stay together. When I left Mexico, I had a lot of special friends and nice teachers.When I first came to the United States, I started at a new school in Chicago. I found care and company at the school, among Hispanic people, my friends, and my teacher. She helped me all the time.My educat
40、ion now is different from the one in Mexico. Here, I am studying in two languages. I feel very happy because I am able to communicate in two languages. In my case, speaking Spanish is an indication of my Mexican heritage. Speaking English is a symbol of my triumph and the struggles that I have as an
41、 immigrant in this country. Now that I have been here three years, I am proud to offer my help and support to people who need it.I urge those who come from Mexico and other countries to learn English and to continue speaking their native language, too. It will help them reach out to others.32. What
42、does the writer think of Mexico?A. She doesnt like it because its poor.B. She was too young to remember it.C. She loves the country and is proud of it.D. She wants to get rid of it so she left.33. Why did the family move to the US?A. Because they were in need of more money.B. Because the mother foun
43、d no peace in Quinceo.C. Because they wanted to experience a new culture.D. Because the author could have new friends.34.Which of the following statements about the author is WRONG?A. She wants to be a teacher and support people.B. She enjoyed company of friends at the new school.C. She enjoyed life
44、 in Mexico and also in the USA.D. Her new school teaches in English and Mexican.35.The purpose of the passage is to .A.explain how the author learns English well as a teenB.help people to understand American immigrants betterC.introduce the life in her hometown Quinceo in MexicoD.persuade immigrants
45、 not to drop their mother tongue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。One of the best ways to change your looks and improve your health is to lose excessive weight. There are plenty of tips and various techniques to help you cope with the problem.Say goodbye to sugar 36 Suga
46、ry is added to most products to make them more addictive. People like the sweet taste and get used to eating pretty soon. Do not use sugar at all or minimize its amount while cooking.Enjoy fruits and vegetablesEating fruits and vegetables is absolutely necessary when you are on a diet and need miner
47、als, vitamins and other nutrients to stay energetic and alert. 37 because we tend to snack on fast food instead. In order not to get bored with vegetables and fruits, be creative and invent something new, such as colourful salads or smoothies. Get enough sleep It has been scientifically proved that
48、people who do not get enough sleep eat more. 38 . It is stressful for the whole organism to stay up late at night. Go to bed before midnight. Avoid snacking on fatty and sugary foods before bedtime Stop dinking caffeinated drinks a few hours before you go to bed so that you could fall asleep easier.
49、Reduce the amount of meat you consumeEating less meat is good for a variety of reasons. 39 . One of the most expected recommendations you might hear from a specialist is that you should reduce the amount of consumed meat if your goal is weight loss. 40 Being physically active is good for you and not
50、 boring at all. It does not require any special skills or equipment. Practise sports for entertainment. Only then will you be able to fully enjoy it and keep on exercising further.A. They need calories to stay alert B. we need to burn excessive calories to keep healthyC. Nowadays it is close to impo
51、ssible to find foods that would not contain sugarD. People used to be healthier many years ago only because they could not afford meatE. Exercise for funF. Exercise regularlyG. Most of us would avoid fruits and vegetables第三部分 完形填空（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，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。It wa
52、s a Thursday evening when I began experiencing stomach pain. I thought it would be fine the next day; however, that was not the 41 .I woke up with even more pain than I had 42 but I just took some medicine and went to my friend Veras house, where her mum saw pain in my eyes but I 43 to be OK. I even
53、 took more medicine after a couple of hoursnothing 44 .I was unwilling to go to the doctor, but after a lot of 45 from Vera and her family, I decided to visit the walk-in clinic. Then the doctor said, “You have appendicitis.” I was so 46 . But I had to go to the hospital.The doctor asked the necessa
54、ry questions and 47 where the pain was coming from. After many 48 , it was confirmed (证实) it was appendicitis. He said I had to have an operation and 49 it for the next morning. My mind was flooded with so many questions. How long would I be out of 50 ? How much would it all cost? Would I be 51 for
55、the surgery? If not, what if I couldnt wake up?Veras mom gave me the 52 to my never-ending questions. She said, “Why are you so bothered about the wrong things? This is your life! You can worry about anything, but what if it is too 53 to treat you? What will you worry about then?” I 54 had my surger
56、y the next morning and it turned out to be 55 .I was on bed resting for a little over a week. I 56 not to take life for granted. In that week, I found myself 57 my free timenot having to work, just relax. Sometimes its good to take some time off our daily routines. We shouldnt wait till something 58
57、 us to. Take time out of this 59 moving world to stop and enjoy the wonders of 60 . Enjoy the beautiful people and things around us.41. A. problemB. caseC. questionD. reason42. A. expectedB. plannedC. knownD. discovered43. A. wantedB. agreedC. managedD. pretended44. A. remainedB. changedC. leftD. co
58、ntinued45. A. pressureB. informationC. descriptionD. introduction46. A. movedB. excitedC. angryD. shocked47. A. thought ofB. blocked outC. found outD. looked for48. A. testsB. surveysC. discussionsD. experiments49. A. challengedB. scheduledC. triedD. studied50. A. controlB. dateC. workD. order51. A.
59、 aloneB. asleepC. awakeD. alive52. A. answerB. methodC. attitudeD. response53. A. lateB. early C. rare D. much54. A. finally B. actually C. exactly D. simply55. A. harmful B. successful C. helpful D. meaningful56. A. happenedB. forgotC. preferredD. learned57. A. imaginingB. appreciatingC. spendingD.
60、 using58. A. advisesB. forcesC. persuadesD. reminds59. A. completelyB. quicklyC. graduallyD. obviously60. A. lifeB. chanceC. hopeD. medicine 第四部分：语言知识运用第一节 语法填空。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。（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）A brilliant, creative, and educated man with many experiences felt down after an a
61、ccident, which 61 (take) his legs and left arm. He feared he would spend the rest of his life 62 (suffer) and would spend his life meaninglessly. But when he realized he still had partial（局部的） function of his right hand and could still write even though it was difficult, 63 idea came to his mind:“Wh
62、y not write to other people needing encouragement? ”He wrote to the prison ministry(牧师) about writing letters to the prisoners. The prison minister replied, “It is acceptable, 64 your letters will not 65 (answer).”Filled 66 excitement, the man knew he could write his letters. He began sending oneway
63、 messages of Gods love, hope, strength, and encouragement. He wrote twice a week, sharing his experience, sense of humor, optimism, and faith.It was difficult to write those letters, 67 (especial) without hope of a reply. One day he received a letter from the prison ministry. It was a short note fro
64、m the officer 68 monitored and checked the prison mail.The letter said, “Please write on the 69 (good) paper you can afford. Your letters are passed from cell（囚房） to cell until they fall to 70 (piece)! ”第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）根据下列句子及所给汉语注释，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。（每空只写一词）71.His c (收集) of paintings is the most
65、impressive.72. At first my new surroundings were difficult to t (忍受).73. If the injuries are second or third degree burns ,it is v (至关重要的) to get the victim to the doctor or hospital at once.74. It is a ( 宣布) that he will act as Othello in the play. 75. Ann was lying in her garden b (流血) heavily. 76
66、. Meanwhile you have to prepare the next question d (依靠、依赖) on what the person says.77. He became inspired when he thought about helping ordinary people e ( 暴露) to cholera.78. They came round and i (通知) us of their decision.79. However, the southern part of Ireland was u ( 不愿意的) and broke away to fo
67、rm its own government.80 After f (系牢) his shoelaces , he began running. 第三节 书面表达 （满分25分）81. 假如你是育才高中高二学生李华，你在21世纪英文报（21st Century）上看到一则招聘“校园之声”栏目记者的广告，你对该职位很感兴趣，请给报社主编写一封信应征。要点如下：1、写信目的；2、个人基本情况：年龄、性别、学历等；3、说明应征条件：热爱阅读和写作，英语综合能力好，善于交际，乐于助人，能吃苦；4、联系方式：手机13800138123，电子邮件：。注意：1. 词数100左右；开头和结尾已为你写好，但不计入
68、总词数。2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Sir/Madam , I m Li Hua, a senior 2 student from Yucai High School. Yours, Li Hua 龙海二中2020-2021学年上学期期中考试高二英语答案一 听力理解（每题1.5，满分30分）1-5 CBBAA 6-10 ABACA 11-15 BBABC 16-20 CBABC二 阅读理解（每题2分，满分40分）21-23 BCB 24-27 DCBC 28-31 DBAC 32-35 CAAD36-40 CGADE三 完型填空（每题1.5分，20题，满分30分）41-45
69、 BADBA 46-50 DCABC 51-55 CAAAB 55-60 DBBBA四 第四部分：语言知识运用（第一节）语法填空（每空1.5，10个空格，满分15分）61 took 62 suffering 63 an 64 but 65 be answered 66 with 67 especially 68 whothat 69 best 70 pieces （第二节）单词拼写（满分10分，每空1分） 71 collection 72 tolerate 73 vital 74 announced 75 bleeding76 depending 77 exposed 78 informed
70、79 unwilling 80 fastening （第三节）书面表达（满分25分）Dear Sir/Madam,Im LiHua, a Senior 2 student from Yucai High School. Im writing to apply for the reporter post you advertised on21st Century.As is stated in my resume, Im a boy student, now studying in Yucai High School with outstanding academic performances.
71、 As a top student in my class, I have a good command of English and have great interest in reading and writing, which I think is an advantage when applying for the post. Besides, Im good at communicating with different people, which is considered very necessary for a good reporter. Moreover, Im alwa
72、ys ready to help others and can work hard even under great pressure.I sincerely hope that my application could be favorably considered. If more information is needed, please contact me at 13800138123 or .YoursLi Hua1听力材料 Text 1M: Hey, Lucy. I want to go swimming this weekend. Do you want to come wit
73、h me?W: Jack and I planned to go for a hike in the mountains. Text 2W: Do you have to clean the fish after you catch them?M: Maybe Jason can clean them. W: OK. You catch the fish, Jason cleans them, and I eat them!Text 3W: Tom, if you dont mind spending the day with two girls, you can come with us t
74、o the national park. M: Id love to! Thanks!Text 4W: My family had dinner together on Chinese New Years Eve. We ate many special foods. M: What else did you do?W: After dinner, we watched TV and played games. Text 5M: I want to buy a laptop and an iPhone 6. But I cant afford both. I cant decide. W: T
75、hen dont buy anything. Save your money!M: Maybe you are right. Text 6W: Whats the matter? Your bike is in bad shape. M: It was hit by a car yesterday. W: Oh, were you hurt?M: Not in the least, because I wasnt riding on it. The bike was in front of my house. Both wheels were damaged. Theyre being rep
76、aired now. W: It was lucky you were all right. M: Thanks. But my weekend has been wasted. Text 7W: Hello, Tom! Where are you going?M: Hello, Julia! Im going to my aunts. W: Is that box heavy?M: No, its light. W: But its filled with books! Can I help you?M: Of course. Could you open the door, please?
77、W: OK. M: Thanks. By the way, I have two tickets here for tonights film. Would you like to go with me?W: Thats great!Text 8W: Jack! You are here! Im going to China soon! I am excited about my trip. M: Im excited for you too. Amanda is busy. So I am bringing you your tickets. 2W: Thank you! M: Are th
78、e travel dates OK?W: I fly to China on August 27th. That leaves me ten days to get ready. I come back on September 5th. These dates are great!M: Did you ask your boss about those dates?W: Yes. He is giving me those days off. Im so glad! I really need a vacation!M: Are you planning your trip?W: Yes.
79、I have some travel books about China. M: Can you look at your tickets again?W: Sure. Is there a problem?M: No. Amanda has a surprise for you. W: I love surprises! Wow! Im traveling first class to China! This is so exciting!Text 9W: To find out which areas of work might be best for you, I need to ask
80、 you some questions. All right?M: Sure. W: First, your interests. What do you like to do in your free time?M: Well, I like to build things, like furniture. And I fix things, like TV sets. W: So you have an interest in study and creation. Would you consider engaging in foreign trade?M: Yes, I would.
81、But sales interests me too. I can usually persuade people to buy things. W: I see. You have an ability in sales. So youre creative and you like sales. Any experience in these fields?M: Well, one summer I helped some friends build a house. And this year Ive been selling advertising space for the scho
82、ol newspaper. Thats been fun. I enjoy asking businesses to buy space in our paper. W: OK. Ill mark “creation” and “sales” in the “Experience” column. Text 10W: Finding an apartment is time-consuming and disappointing, but with a little preparation and most importantly, a lot of patience, youll get w
83、hat you want. The first thing you need to do is to make some time in your schedule. If you are going to find the apartment that fits your requirements, then unless youre really lucky, you are going to have to spend a lot of time hunting. The next thing is to decide exactly what you want and how much
84、 you can afford. Think about what cities or neighborhoods youd like to live in and what youd like for your local neighborhood. Write down what features are important to you, such as parking, public transportation and security. Then you start hunting. Search every website you can find, and start goin
85、g through the ads. It is probably best to start by picking out all the apartments that are within your price range and then check the location and traffic. Then make the call but prepare yourself for disappointment. Apartments that look good on the Internet often turn out to be disappointing. And of course, you find that all the really great apartments have just been taken. 3
