1、20202021学年度上学期期中考试高二英语（A）时间：100分钟 满分：120分范围：必修三、选择性必修一 1、2单元 第一部分听力 （略）第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。AWhats On?Electric Underground7.30pm1.00am Free at the Cyclops TheatreDo you know whos playing in your area? Were bringing you an exciting evening of
2、live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. Hes going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.Gee
3、Whizz8.30pm-10.30pm Comedy at KaleidoscopeCome and see Gee Whizz perform. Hes the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm with drinks and snacks.S
4、imons Workshop5.00pm-7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria StageThis is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years experience of teaching co
5、medy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.Charlotte Stone8.00pm-11.00pm Pizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on
6、 the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.21. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced? A. Jules Skye B. Gee Whizz. C. Charlotte Sto
7、ne. D. James Pickering.22. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?A. The Cyclops Theatre. B. Victoria Stage. C. Kaleidoscope. D. Pizza World.23. What do we know about Simons Workshop?A. It teaches comedy writing. B. It is held every Wednesday.C. It is run by a comedy club. D.
8、 It lasts three hours each time.BA dog spent the last four years of his life waitingat a crossroad in the Thai city of Khon Kaen as if waiting for someone. People originally thought the dog had been abandoned, but then realized that he looked healthy, so people asked around about him. It turned out
9、that the dog had indeed been spending most of his time around that crossroad, but a woman had been coming round regularly to bring him food and water.One day, while photographing the dog everyone called Leo, a reporter met the woman who had been taking care of him. She had come to drop off some food
10、. After learning the story about the dog and the woman, the reporter decided to share the story on social media. The post soon went viral and the photos of Leo got shared hundreds of times. And the photos reached the eyes of Leos former old owner.Nang Noi Sittisarn, a 64-year-old woman from Thailand
11、s Roi Et Province, almost had a heart attack when her daughter showed her a photo of the beloved dog named BonBon she had lost during a car trip. When she learned that he had been waiting for her in the same spot for the last four years，her heart melted(融化).Auntie Noi told her daughter to drive her
12、to where the dog was waiting. When she got there and called his name. BonBon，the poor dog started wiggling(扭动)his tail and came to her，but when she tried to take him home with her, he was unwilling to follow. She didn t want to force the dog to come with her so she agreed to leave him with his new m
13、aster. However, she and her daughter will come to visit him regularly.24. Why did the dog look healthy after separation from his former owner? A. He walked around the crossroad constantly.B. He was kept at a womans home all the time.C. A local reporter brought him food and water.D. A woman looked af
14、ter him on a regular basis.25. What does the underlined phrase “went viral” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Changed surprisingly. B. Spread quickly.C. Appeared gradually. D. Fell directly.26. How did Nang Noi Sittisam feel about the dogs waiting for her?A. Shocked. B. Regretful. C. Touched. D. Proud
15、.27. What can we mainly learn from the story about the dog?A. Unbelievable success is worth waiting for.B. We should adjust ourselves to environments.C. We need to learn to be faithful and thankful.D. No one knows the result until the last minute.CThere is an old saying in China that goes，“The days
16、of the Sanjiu period are the coldest days.” “Sanjiu period”，which is in Minor Cold，refers to the third nineday period (the 19th to the 27th day) after the day of the Winter Solstice(冬至)There are many different customs related to Minor Cold in China.Eating hotpotDuring Minor Cold people should eat so
17、me hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.Eating huangyacaiIn Tianjin，there is a custom to have huangyacai，a kind of C
18、hinese cabbage，during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender，it is fit for frying，roasting and braising.Eating glutinous rice(糯米饭)According to tradition，the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese peop
19、le add some fried preserved(腌制的) pork，sausage and peanuts and mix them into the rice.Eating vegetable riceIn ancient times，people in Nanjing took Minor Cold quite seriously，but as time went by，the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However，the custom of eating vegetable rice is still f
20、ollowed today. The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious. Among the ingredients(原料)，aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable)，sausage and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.28What do we know about Minor Cold? AIt refers to the Winter Solstice. BThe Sanjiu period is in this period.CIt la
21、sts twentyseven days. DIt marks the first day of winter.29What is a special custom in Tianjin in Minor Cold?A Having huangyacai.BEating hotpot.CHaving vitamin A and B pills.DBuying cabbage.30How do the Cantonese eat glutinous rice?AThey fry and toast it. BThey eat it for dinner.CThey mix it with man
22、y other things. DThey steam it with soy sauce.31This text may be taken from the _ column (栏目) of a newspaper.Atravel Bculture Cfashion DscienceDEverybody, at some point in their lives, has experienced failure. It could be something as simple as not getting the job you wanted, or getting fewer marks
23、even after hard work. But what makes you is not your failure, but how you get back up after being hit.Once, a young school boy was caught in a fire accident in his school and was assumed that he would not live. His mother was told that he was sure to die, for the terrible fire had destroyed the lowe
24、r half of his body. Even if he were to survive, he would be lame throughout his life.But the brave boy did not want to die nor did he want to be lame. Much to the amazement of the doctor, he did survive. But unfortunately from his waist down, he had no motor ability. His thin legs just hung there, l
25、ifeless. Eventually he left the hospital. But his determination to walk was unshakable. At home, when he was not in bed, he had to stay in a wheelchair. One day, he threw himself from the chair and pulled himself across the grass, dragging his legs behind him. He reached the fence, raised himself up
26、 and then began dragging himself along the fence, firmly determined. He did this every day, with faith in himself that he would be able to walk unaided. With his iron determination, he did develop the ability to stand up, then to walk on and off, then to walk by himself and then to run.He began to w
27、alk to school, and then run to school, to run for the joy of running. Later in college he was on the track team.In February 1934, in New York Citys Madison Square Garden, this young man who was not expected to survive, who would surely never walk, who could never hope to run-this determined young ma
28、n, Dr. Glenn Cunningham, ran the worlds fastest mile.A good example of the power of positive thinking and faith in ones self, Glenn Cunningham continues to be an inspiration for many, and his story, a brilliant evidence to how one can bounce back even when all difficulties are piled against one, to
29、the degree that death seemed the preferable option.32. The first paragraph is intended to _. A. present an argumentB.make preparations for statementC.arouse readers interestD.function as a brief introduction33.What was the doctors opinion about Glenn? A.Glenn was able to walk with his own great effo
30、rt.B.Great determination could make a difference to Glenn.C.There was a slim chance that Glenn could survive.D.Glenn could live a normal life with the upper halt of his body.34.What do we know about Glenn? A.Glenn took recovery exercise in hospital.B.Glenn organized a track team in college.C.Glenn w
31、on the first place in Marathon.D. Glenn inspired people with his moving story.35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Strengthen determinationB.Stand up after failureC.Go after dreamsD.Face difficulty bravely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。Selflove is the k
32、ey to a happy life. After we have learned how to love ourselves, we will be able to love others._36_ You have to learn some steps to develop selflove .Accept yourself the way you are. Every person has his or her own advantages and disadvantages. Our advantages make us proud but our disadvantages mak
33、e us unhappy. This isnt the right attitude towards life. _37_ In fact, no one on this earth is perfect. The key is to achieve a better balance and try to be as happy as possible.Stop worrying. _38_ It wont help you get the solution(解决办法)In fact, it will make you very unhappy. So, dont let your worri
34、es influence you. This will help you face the difficulties of life more positively.Enjoy life. Take part in activities that you love and develop a hobby._39_Take some time to enjoy them at least once a week. This way you are doing something that you are good at, which will make you feel good about y
35、ourself, and make you start loving life and everyone and everything in it._40_ If your body is weak and suffering from some health problems, you arent going to like anything about it. So you must take good care of your health. It includes eating fresh healthy food, taking enough rest and doing exerc
36、ise.AMake efforts to improve yourself.BIt will hold you back from loving yourself.CThey can be anything that makes you happy.DWorrying about a problem wont let you think clearly.EHowever, learning to love yourself isnt going to be easy.FThe correct thing to do is accept the fact that you arent perfe
37、ct.GLive a healthy lifestyle.第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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 1994, The Brazilian photographer Salgado went back to his homeland in Minas Gerais, Brazil. He was 41 to see the land run by his family. The thick forest there was once a paradise (
38、 乐园 ) for him and his friends, bringing them 42 memories.To his horror, he saw a totally different 43 . Only 0.5% of the land was covered with trees. “The land was as sick as a serious patient everything was 44 due to deforestation (砍伐森林),” Salgado said 45 during a meeting on climate change in Paris
39、.Salgado 46 that he should do something about it. Then he 47the bold idea of replanting trees on the land, which beyond his expectations, received 48 from his wife and relatives. Soon the whole family 49 and the results are remarkable. 50 , the land is changing: It is carpeted with green trees again
40、 and some of the insects, birds and animals living in the land before 51 . The land has been brought back to life. The 52 familys hard work also impressed people around them. They 53 cutting down trees and began to protect the environment.“The work over the years is quite difficult but well worth th
41、e 54 and I think every little bit of work 55 ,” said Salgado. Therefore, everyone should play a part in protecting the environment.41. A. sorryB. readyC. eagerD. willing42. A. wonderfulB. embarrassingC. painfulD. complex43. A. directionB. atmosphereC. planD. sight44. A. disturbedB. destroyedC. prohi
42、bitedD. abandoned45. A. calmlyB. nervouslyC. sadlyD. lightly46. A. admittedB. realizedC. agreedD. proved47. A. thought upB. laughed atC. turned downD. tried out48. A. doubtsB. permissionC. suggestionsD. support49. A. backed offB. broke upC. took actionD.got through50. A. SuddenlyB. EventuallyC. Grad
43、uallyD. Generally51. A. escapedB. returnedC. approachedD. died52. A. kind-heartedB. braveC. devotedD. considerate53. A. forgotB. stoppedC. delayedD. missed54. A. commentB. promiseC. offerD. effort55. A. increasesB. matchesC. improvesD. matters第二节 语篇填空 (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
44、正确形式。Although the COVID-19 epidemic has caused unprecedented（前所未有的）impact across all industries, economic 56 (grow) in Shanghais Lingang Special Area has not slowed down, said Zhu Zhisong , executive deputy director of Lingang Special Area Administration, during a news conference on Aug 13.Lingang S
45、pecial Area, a new expansion to the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, will celebrate 57 (it)first birthday on Aug 20. During the first seven 58 (month)of this year, the total fixed asset investment (投资)registered in Lingang rose 32.8 percent year-on-year, while the total industrial output incr
46、eased by 26 percent from a year 59 (early).Meanwhile, the deepened reforms 60 (carry) out in Lingang has helped attract more resources and investment. A total of 358 projects 61 (sign) so far, 62 the total investment value amounting to 271.3 billion yuan ($39 billion).Industry leaders such as the ST
47、AR Market-listed Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co Ltd and Wuxi Apptec Co Ltd have also agreed 63 (make) investments in Lingang , which has often been touted （标榜）as the new frontline of Chinas reform and opening-up.Zhu Min, deputy director of the Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission, sa
48、id that Lingang has 64 special role to play in the countrys new development pattern 65 takes the domestic market as the mainstay while allowing domestic and foreign markets to boost（促进）each other.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)假如你是李华,你们班最近就校园安全问题组织了一个主题班会,请你用英语写一篇发言稿,谈一谈你对这个主题的看法。短文应包括下面的内容:1. 加强学
49、生的安全意识;2. 在校内外活动中注意安全;3. 同学间发生矛盾时,一定要保持冷静、理智;4. 逐步把学校建成一个更安全的场所。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。My dear classmates, Recently our class has discussed about how to make our campus a safe place to stay on._ _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。续写的词数应为150左右。Several centuries ago，there was a very
50、 large ,dense and dark forest. A group of monkeys arrived at the forest. It was winter , and the monkeys struggled hard to survive the freezing cold nights. They were hunting for fire to get warm.One night, they saw a firefly（萤火虫）and considered it a dab（少量）of fire. All the monkeys in the group shout
51、ed, Fire, Fire, Fire .Yeah, we got fire.A couple of monkeys tried to catch the firefly and it escaped. They were sad as they could not catch the fire. They believed that they couldnt live in the cold if they didnt get fire.The next night, again they saw many fireflies. After several attempts, the mo
52、nkeys caught a few fireflies. They put the fireflies in a hole dug in the land and tried to blow the fireflies.They blew the fireflies very hard without knowing the fact that they were fireflies.An owl（猫头鹰）was watching the activities of the monkeys. The owl reached the monkeys and told them , Hey, t
53、hose are not fire! They were fireflies. You wont be able to make fire from it.The monkey laughed at the owl. One monkey replied , Hey ,old owl, you dont know anything about how to make fire. Dont disturb us!The old owl warned the monkeys again and asked them to stop their foolish act. Monkeys , you
54、cannot make fire from the fireflies! Please hear my words.The monkeys tried to make fire from the fireflies.The owl told them again to stop their foolish act . You are struggling so much. Go back to take your shelter in a nearby cave. You can save yourselves from the freezing cold! You wont get fire
55、.注意：1. 所需写短文的词数应为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 monkey shouted at the owl_Paragraph 2: They went back to shelter themselves_2020秋期中考试高二英语试题（A）答案听力：（略）阅读理解：21-23ACB 2427 DBCC 28-31BACB 32-35DCDB 36-40 EFDCG完形填空: 4145 CADBC4650BADCC 5155 BCBDD语法填空： 56. growth 57. its 58. months 59. ear
56、lier 60. carried 61. have been signed 62. with 63. to make 64. a 65. which/that应用文写作范文： My dear classmates, Recently our class has discussed about how to make our campus a safe place to stay on. I consider this as indeed a good practice, which will make us aware that safety should always come first
57、in our daily life, whether when we stay at school or outside it. When we are doing sports, we should attach importance to the safety and avoid being hurt. Furthermore, when we get into trouble with our classmates, we should remain calm and avoid any form of fighting, which may only bring suffering a
58、nd pain to us mentally and physically. As far as Im concerned, I feel all the students and teachers should work hard and create a safe environment for us. Thanks.读后续写范文：Paragraph 1 One monkey shouted at the owl and the owl left the place. The monkeys were simply doing the foolish activity for severa
59、l hours and it was almost midnight. Although they tried their best, they had to give up. They were very tired and realized that the words of the owl were correct. It was true that they couldnt succeed in making fire from the fireflies.Paragraph 2They went back to shelter themselves in the cave and e
60、scape from the cold. Since then, the monkeys never make fire from fireflies. They save themselves from the freezing cold in their cave every winter. Sometimes people act like monkeys. Some people may go wrong once in a while, but they persist in doing it , which does no good to themselves. They should seek and accept the advice provided by others. Maybe others advice is valuable for them.
