1、甘肃省张掖市第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题（满分120分，时间100分钟）第一部分 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。AListening looks easy, yet hard to master. Dont worry. Here weve collected four books to help you to be a good listener.The Good Listener by James E. SullivanThe book points out
2、 how our poor listening hurts others and how much we can heal（使好受些）a person just by listening and understanding his/her feelings. It also gives suggestions on how we can improve our listening and how we can share so others will understand us better.Just Listen by Mark GoulstonThis book is about list
3、ening and giving responses. Just Listen is a good how-to guide to becoming a better face-to-face communicator. It reveals（揭露）how to make a powerful first impression, how to respond positively and more. If you deal with difficult people around you, this is a must-read for you to not only understand t
4、hem but also make them feel understood.Power Listening by Bernard T. FerrariPoor listening can lead to poor business decisions. The book focuses on corporate listening. Its great for anyone who leads groups through decision and design. The author offers a step-by-step guide to turn readers into acti
5、ve listeners.The Lost Art of Listening by Michael P. NicholsWhat is it that keeps so many of us from really listening? Nichols answers the question. The book is filled with real-world examples that show easy-to-learn techniques for becoming a better listener. The techniques enable us to break throug
6、h misunderstandings and conflicts in our relationships.1. Who gives helpful guides on listening and responding? A. Mark GoulstonB. James E. Sullivan C. Bernard T. FerrariD. Michael P. Nichols2. Which book is useful to a general manager of a company? A. Just ListenB. Power Listening C. The Good Liste
7、nerD. The lost Art of Listening3. What do we know about the four books? A. They are based on the authors experience. B. They are written in the same style. C. They provide real-life stories. D. They share the same theme.BAfter the examination, the doctor told my parents my sight would get worse and
8、that I would lose my sight finally. On the way home from hospital, no one said a word. One day, would I only imagine the scenery beyond the glass rather than see it?That September, I entered middle school. Most nights I had homework that included an armful of books to read. To keep up with other chi
9、ldren, I took great trouble to finish the task. With my nose a couple of inches from the page, I was tired easily. Whats worse, after I had read several pages on my own, the words slipped off the page into inky pools.However, then I did not have audio books and electronic devices like kids do now. I
10、nstead, Mom volunteered to read out loud. Mom worked part-time, cleaned the house, cooked and spent time with Grandma. In spite of being so busy, she showed up in my room like clockwork. She put on her reading glasses. Mom always thought those glasses made her look old. To me, she looked like a teac
11、her.In my room, Moms voice competed with the ticking of the clock. Being forced to focus on listening, I found a way to keep my marks up and compete with the other kids. When the teacher asked a question, I raised my hand with confidence. Teachers praised me for having a good memory. Reading removed
12、 my fear for my failing sight, reading also made me curious about other peoples challenges and how they managed. Though I could not use my eyes to fix on each passage, my mind lit up with every new book.True to what the doctor said, the worst came, but thanks to Mom, my sense of hearing now allows m
13、e to “see”. This was the most precious gift from a mother to her child.4The author and his parents keep silent on their way home from hospital because _. A. what the doctor said was worryingB. the author failed in the exam C. they were exhaustedD. they focused on the scenery along the road5The autho
14、r manage to raise his marks in learning by _. A. being confidentB. getting help from his teacher C. listening carefullyD. competing with his classmates6What can be inferred from the passage? A. The authors eyes recovered finally. B. Reading made the author more sensitive. C. The authors mother quitt
15、ed her job to look after him. D. Reading helped the author a lot both academically and mentally.7Which of the following could be the title of the text? A. My eyesight troubleB. A precious gift from mother C. My good hearingD. An unforgettable experienceCIt has been four years since the Flashfood App
16、 was set to hit Canadian grocery stores and make it easier for shoppers to buy soon-to-expiry (保质期) food at a discount. Much to my delight, I heard it advertised recently on a radio station and figured its time for an update, especially since people became more aware of food wastes role in the clima
17、te crisis.The first thing I did was download the App. I hadnt done it before because it was limited to a few locations, but now its all over Canada. I could see immediately that many brands of yogurt are all marked down 50 percent. Users pay for the food using the App, and then pick it up at a marke
18、d location in the store. There is no need for you to worry about them actually being bad.It makes sense for retailers(零售商) to get behind this App because it offers a win-win situation for everyone involved. Flashfood sells 75% of the products made available through its App while saving consumers an
19、average of 50% on those grocery items, and it has 300 000 active users right now. That number is expected to grow naturally as Flashfood partners with more grocers.“As a food retailer, we are in the business of providing food, not wasting it. The Flashfood program allows us to provide our customers
20、with a convenient and environmentally sustainable (可持续的) way to purchase food. Loblaw sells 77% of the items it puts on Flashfood, moving an average of 800 to 1000 worth of goods weekly at each of its largest stores,” said Gord Chem, senior VP with Loblaws Real Canadian Superstores.I love looking fo
21、r discount deals at the grocery store and always keep an eye out for the hot pink clearance stickers. But its always random, and I never know what Im going to get from week to week. The appeal of Flashfood is that I can see whats available, pre-purchase it, and leave it off my shopping list.8. What
22、can we know about the food on the Flashfood?A. Its delivered directly to the customers. B. Users can pay for it in the marked store.C. Much of it is charged at half the price. D. Itll be a month away before it goes bad.9. According to Gord Chem, the Flashfood is _.A. impractical B. doubtful C. creat
23、ive D. beneficial 10. How is the advantage of Flashfood introduced in the last paragraph?A. By making a comparison. B. By listing some examples.C. By explaining the cause. D. By introducing the result.11. What is the main idea of the text?A. Customers can buy much cheaper food on a recent app.B. Can
24、adians have a smart approach to reducing food waste.C. A win-win situation has been set for Canadians involved.D. Canadians adopt a new way of protecting the environment.DScientists, psychologists and English academics at LiverpoolUniversity have found that reading the works of the classical writers
25、 like Shakespeare and Wordsworth has a great effect on the mind, catches the readers attention and triggers moments of self-examination. Using a special machine, they monitored the brain activity of 30 volunteers as they read works by William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth, T.S. Eliot and others. I
26、n the first part of the research, the brain activity of 30 volunteers was monitored as they read passages from Shakespeares plays, including King Lear, Othello, Coriolanus and Macbeth, and again as they read the text rewritten in a simpler form or modern language. While reading the common texts, nor
27、mal levels of electrical activity were shown in their brains. When they read the works of Shakespeare, however, the levels of activity jumped because of his use of words which were unfamiliar to them. The result of the test showed that the more challenging passages cause a greater degree of electric
28、al activity in the brain than the common ones. Scientists went on to study the brain activity as it responded to each word and recorded how it lit up as the readers came across unusual words, surprising phrases or difficult sentences in the classical works. As a result, this lightening up process of
29、 the mind lasted longer than that when volunteers read common texts, encouraging further reading. The research also found that reading poetry especially increases activity in the right hemisphere(半球) of the brain, an area connected with “autobiographical memory”, driving the readers to think careful
30、ly about their own experiences based on what they have read. The academics said this meant the classical works of literature are more useful than self-help books. Philip Davis, an English professor who has worked on the study in the universitys magnetic resonance center, announced this week: “Classi
31、cal literature acts like a rocket-booster to the brain, which provides extra power for the brain. You may never imagine how powerful it is. The research shows such kind of literature can create new thoughts and connections in the young and the old.”12. The underlined word “trigger” in Paragraph 1 is
32、 closest in meaning to “_”.A. depends on B. picks upC. sets off D. changes into13. Which of the following is NOT true about reading classical literature?A. It makes readers brain more active than reading common texts.B. It makes readers electrical activity of brain return to normal.C. Its helpful fo
33、r readers to come up with new ideas.D. Its an activity that is suitable for people of all ages.14. From the research, we can learn that _.A. the readers prefer Shakespeares works to the other writers worksB. the words of classical works make it hard for volunteers to read furtherC. reading classical
34、 works produces a good and long-lasting effect on the mindD. poetry increases left-brain activity than other literary forms15. What does the author mainly tell us in this passage?A. Shakespeares plays deserve to be read.B. Common books are unpopular anymore.C. Poetry is best for developing peoples b
35、rain.D. Classical works help the brain develop better.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。If something that youre doing doesnt challenge you, then it doesnt change you. We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all. 16 So challenge the following limits:1. Figure ou
36、t what youre scared of and do it continuously.If youre a salesman, and youre scared of talking to people personally or over the phone now, instead of being scared and thinking youll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call. 17 But dont stop on the first try! Event
37、ually, you can look at fear in the eye and say, “Go on. Im not scared!”2. 18 Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this. Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on. Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taki
38、ng a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.3. Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise. 19 A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself. Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight, but also make you feel better about you
39、rself.4. Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people.Dont just limit yourself to your fellow travelers-try to connect with the service staff. You never know what kind of people theyre going to be. Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class. 20 A.You should do it con
40、tinuously.B. Someone may hang up on you.C. You dont need to go to the gym.D. Running in the gym may be a better choice.E. Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself.F. Take a class for a hobby youve been wanting to develop.G. You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zo
41、ne.第二部分 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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。She may be a young girl, but when it comes to sisterly devotion and giving back, Hailey is wise beyond her years. 13-year-old Hailey has a/an 21 sister named Olivia (Livy), and the two are of an age and 22 i
42、nseparable. This is true despite the fact that physically, the girls are very 23 . Hailey ishealthy, but Livy 24 from epilepsy (癫痫). Regardless of their physical difference, Haileys love for Livy 25 through every day. The sisters play and read together and Hailey helpsher sister with her many needs.
43、 Since Hailey was very young, she hastaken this 26 even one step further.In order to help with the cost of Livys physical treatments and to help other families with large 27 costs, she created and sold artwork through her 28 , Livys Hope.Hailey had overheard her parentstalking about how to 29 money
44、for Livys expensive medical treatments. Sheimmediately started painting pictures and 30 themon eBay.Hailey and her family decided tostart 31 to other families in need. Now, theygive 100% of the 32 from everything sold at Livys Hope to other families who aregoing through what the Haileys have 33 !Mor
45、e recently, they launched an activity, which has 34 from one local lemonade stand that Haileys friends organized for Livy to a national 35 that takes place in every state and around the world each July!Through her incredible 36 and sympathy, Hailey has given new 37 to the words “sisterly love”, whic
46、h has 38 countless others with her actions!The Hailey familys 39 is Dont Give Up, Give Back. They are a true example of taking actions, helping others and doing something good in the face of 40 .21. A. twin22. A. formally23. A. different 24. A. recovers25. A. goes26. A. love27. A. instant28. A. fact
47、ory29. A. spend30. A. hanging31. A. taking back32. A. profits33. A. witnessed34. A. became35. A. conference36. A. kindness37. A. concept38. A. confirmed39. A. slogan40. A. dangerB. youngerB. entirelyB. alikeB. comesB. shinesB. hateB. reasonableB. companyB. sighB. advertisingB. giving backB. benefits
48、B. experiencedB. changed学| B. gameB. faithB. meaningB. savedB. traditionB. difficultyC. elderC. almostC. similarC. differsC. breaksC. angerC. convenient C. charityC. borrowC. sellingC. answering backC. rewardsC. heardC. appearedC. eventC. selflessnessC. imageC. inspiredC. conditionC. riskD. alikeD.
49、frequentlyD. consistentD. suffersD. getsD. pityD. medicalD. farmyardD. raiseD. buyingD. flashing backD. ceremonyD. discoveredD. grownD. festivalD. creativityD. functionD. persuadedD. mottoD. failure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。Many of us are raised with the saying “Waste
50、not, want not.” None of us , however, can 41 （complete）avoid waste in our life. Whether we waste our potential talents, our own time, our 42. (limit) natural resource ,our money 43 other peoples time, each of us can become more aware and careful. The smallest good habits can make a big 44. (differ).
51、 Its a good feeling to know in our hearts we are doing our best in the world 45. is in serious trouble. By focusing on 46. (save) oil, water, paper, food and clothing ,we are playing 47. vital part in cutting down on waste. We must keep reminding48. (we) that it is easier to get into something than
52、to get out of it. Actually, sever damage 49. (do) to our land is fairly recent in the history of our evolution. Its time for us to say no to waste so that our grandchildrens children 50. (be) able to develop well. We cant solve all the problems of waste, but we can encourage mindfulness.第三部分 写作（共两节，
53、满分35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一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。I once had a bad experience. One day several years ago, I went shop with
54、 my friends. As I entered a small shoe store, but I saw two women selecting shoes. Suddenly they raise their voice and began to talk loudly about how beautifully the shoes were and how low the price was. Just then an old couple walked onto the shop. The two women urged her to buy a pair. When the co
55、uple left a store with the shoes, I noticed the shop owner give the two women some cashes. He also promised offer them more unless more people bought his shoes.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，计划周末和同学去茶园 (tea plantation) 体验中国茶文化。请写封邮件邀请外教Henry参加，内容包括：1.写信目的2.活动详情：1）出发及返回时间；2）采茶、品茶、观看表演等3.期待Henry一同前往注意： 词数100左右
56、： 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Henry, Yours, Lihua20202021学年度第一学期期中考试试卷高二英语答案第一部分 阅读理解 1-5 ABDAC 6-10 DBCDA 11-15 BCBCD 16-20 GBFCE第二部分 语言知识运用第一节 完型填空 2125 ACADB 2630 ADCDC 3135 BABDC 3640 ABCDB 第二节 语法填空 41. completely 42.limited 43.or 44.difference 45.that/which46. saving 47.a 48.ourselves 49.done 50.will
57、be 第三部分 写作第一节 短文改错I once had a bad experience. One day several years ago, I went shop with my friends. As I entered a shopping small shoe store, but I saw two women selecting shoes. Suddenly they raise their voice and began to talk raisedloudly about how beautifully the shoes were and how low the pr
58、ice was. Just then an old couple walked beautiful onto the shop. The two women urged her to buy a pair. When the couple left a store with the shoes, I into them thenoticed the shop owner give the two women some cashes. He also promised offer them more unless cash to if/whenmore people bought his sho
59、es.第二节 书面表达Dear Henry, My classmates and I are going to the tea plantation to experience Chinese tea culture this Saturday. Knowing that youre interested in Chinese tea culture, Im writing to invite you to join us in the activity. The activity is to be held on Saturday April 20th. As scheduled, well
60、 gather outside the school gate at 8:00 a.m. Then well take a bus to the tea plantation together. To ensure a satisfying activity, many activities are in store for us to get involved in. On our arrival, well participate in the tea-plucking activity under the guidance of the workers there. After lunc
61、h, an introduction concerning Chinese tea culture will be given to us, which can help spread the tea culture. Well return to our school at about 4:00 p.m. Your participation will surely make the activity fruitful and meaningful. I would appreciate it if you could confirm your participation at your earliest convenience. Yours, Li Hua
