1、2020-2021学年浙江省杭州市西湖区学军中学高二下学期期中英语试卷第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节(共10小题，每小题2.5分，满分25分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。AOn Nov 2,Williams-Cole, a senior interdisciplinary(跨学科的)major, sworn in (宣誓就职) as the mayor of Camp Hill, Alabama, US, making him the youngest person in history to hold the office, accord
2、ing to WVTM 13, an NBC affiliate(分支机构).Williams-Cole was prompted(促使) to run for mayor because he wanted to bring changes to his hometown, a town of less than 1000 people. The citizens of Camp Hill have seen a sad decline of their town with many empty storefronts, trees growing inside what used to b
3、e businesses and weeds sprouting(发芽) from sidewalks, according to WSFA 12 News, Alabamas source.“My main things is to create a foundation and clear up any debts we have to get our town financially stable.” Williams-Cole told Auburn University. “ While doing that, I want to carry out things that will
4、 increase unity in the town, like doing quarterly town hall meetings that are more informal and that celebrate the community. We need to open up the floor for people to complain if they want, because they have the right to do that as taxpayers.”Williams-Cole has designed a detailed schedule so that
5、he would have enough time for both his studies and his duties as a mayor. He hopes to use his education and his position as mayor to help other people, especially children. He said he would want to become an administrator at a boarding school, which gives children holistic(全面的) learning that is esse
6、ntial to contemporary society.“Cole is different.” Mike Fellows, Lee County Circuit Court Judge, told Auburn University.” “Hes obviously willing to do a lot of extra work to serve his community. He cares enough to do it, and I think that says a lot about him.” The young man is set to graduate in May
7、 2021. He plans to attend either grad school or law school, news outlet CBS reported.1. Why did Williams-Cole run for mayor?A. He wants to get some work experienceB. The towns environment is suffering badlyC. He wants to contribute to his hometownD. Its a part of his graduation project.2. What does
8、Williams-Cole plan to do after being elected?A. Create opportunities for people to be heard.B. Hire more teachers at boarding schools.C. Hold regular meetings with local business.D. Set up new companies to promote economic development.3. Which of the following words best describes Williams-Cole?A. D
9、emandingB. PatientC. ResponsibleD. HumorousBEveryone has a phone in their pocket nowadays, but how often do we really use them for their original purposeto make a call? Telephone culture is disappearing. What brought us to this moment, and what are its effects?“No one picks up the phone anymore” wro
10、te Alex C. Madrigal on The Atlantic. “The reflex (习惯性动作) of answering20th-century telephonic cultureis gone.”The shift is of course due in large part to more communication options: Texting with photos, videos, emojis, reaction gifs, links and even voice messages can be a more attractive option.Texti
11、ng is light and fun, not nearly as demanding of your attention as a phone call. It can also be done with multiple people at the same time. Social media, email and video calls have also eaten away at traditional phone calls.In recent years, another reason has caused people to ignore phone calls compl
12、etely: robocalls. Robocalls are automate (自动化的) messages from organizations verifying (核实) your phone number or telemarketers trying to sell something. Americans received 22.8 billion robocalls halfway through 2020, equaling an annual rate of 45.6 billion, slightly below 2018 numbers, according to Y
13、ouMail, a robocall protection service and blocking app.As telephone culture disappears, what is the loss of a singular family phone doing to the family unit? Early landline phones unified family members, whereas mobile phones isolate(隔离) them.“The shared family phone served as an anchor for home,” s
14、aid Luke Fernandez, a Weber State University computer-science professor and co-author of Bored, Lonely, Angry, Stupid: Feelings About Technology, From the Telegraph to Twitter. “With smart phones, we have gained mobility and privacy. But the value of the home has been diminished, as has its ability
15、to guide and monitor family behavior and perhaps connect families more closely,”Fernandez said.Of course, as technology progresses, lives always change for better or for worse. With the loss of telephone culture, families will need to find other ways to unite.4. What has caused the traditional telep
16、hone to lose its appeal according to the text?A. Peoples preference for robocalls.B. Peoples addiction to social mediaC. Peoples growing need for privacyD. Peoples wide range of communication choices5. What can we infer from Fernandezs remark?A. Smart phones make families closer.B. Smart phones help
17、 people monitor family behavior.C. The value of home depends on how phones are used.D. The use of mobile phone has affected family bonds.6. What does the article mainly talk about?AThe past and future of telephoneB. The development of communication tools.C. The downfall of traditional telephone cult
18、ure.D. The relation between phone use and family bonds.CBoycotting (抵制) has long been used as a political tool. In the late 18th century, it was used to discourage the use of products made by slave labor. Now it is being used to influence the largest social media platform in the world, FacebookThe S
19、top Hate for Profit campaign claims the platform doesnt do enough to remove racist and hateful comments from its site. Already, this has resulted in a series of major companies, including Adidas and Starbucks, removing their advertising from the platform.Can that boycott hurt Facebook? The short ans
20、wer is yes the vast majority of Facebooks income comes from ads. David Cumming from Aviva Investors told the BBC that the loss of trust could “destroy the business.” On Friday, Facebooks share price dropped by 8 percent, making CEO Mark Zuckerberg, on paper, $6 billion poorer. But despite the huge s
21、hare price reduction, some believe this boycott will only scratch the surface. Apart from companies only committing to the boycott for one month, the biggest factor is much of Facebooks advertising income comes from thousands of small- to medium-sized businesses, many of which have not signed up for
22、 the boycott.According to CNN, the sites 100 highest-spending brands only account for 6 percent of advertising income. In contrast. smaller brands view social media ads as the only affordable vehicle for mass exposure.Though unable to force a change, Zuckerberg has shown some signs of flexibility (灵
23、活性) following an announcement that the site would begin to make hateful content. But this pales compared to measures form other sites.This year is going to be a rocky year for all social media companies. If the boycott goes on into the autumn and if more and more companies sigh up, this could be a d
24、efining year for the social network.7. Why has Facebook been boycotted?A. It has been used as a political tool.B. It has posted many inappropriate advertisements.C. It has launched the Stop Hate for Profit campaign.D. It has failed to manage discriminatory posts on its platform.8. What does the unde
25、rlined sentence in Paragraph 3 imply?A. Facebook will take measures to stop the boycott.B. Facebook has confidence it will restore its users trust.C. Facebook wont be greatly influenced by the boycott.D. Facebook hasnt been affected by many smaller businesses.9. What does the author think of the mea
26、sures Zuckerberg has taken?A. They are not effective enough.B. They are not flexible enough.C. They are better than those taken by other sites.D. They will help Facebook survive the boycott.10. How does the author feel about the future of social networks?A. Critical.B. Optimistic.C. Pessimistic.D. U
27、ncertain.第二节（共五小题；每小题2分，满分10分）What comes to mind when you think of the word “museum”? Do you picture paintings hanging on a wall? Quiet halls filled full ofrelicsfrom the past? Or do you think of airplanessuspendedfrom the ceiling? Perhaps science experiments come to mind. _11_There are many differe
28、nt types of museums around the world. Each one might display certain types ofexhibitsbased on subject matter. _12_ One of the most famous is the Louvre in Paris France. Its the home of theMona Lisa. Paintings are not the only forms of art that museums put on display. They usually contain all sorts o
29、f art, from sculptures to fabric art. Many cities now have childrens museums. What do they display there? _13_These give kids a chance to explore their imaginations by interacting withexhibitson a personal level. Science and space museums can take children on a trip all around and even beyond Earth.
30、 Do you wonder about the world around you or whats “out there”? _14_And there are good old-fashioned history museums. It can be so great to see the original documents and artifacts that shaped history!_15_ Have you ever been to azooorbotanicalgardens? These are museums with livingexhibitsthat are ri
31、ght out in the open instead of hanging on a wall or sitting behind glass. Do you think you might want to work in a museum someday? It can be fun to work around interesting items and show the public how important they are. There are many fun and fascinating careers related to museums.A. The designs o
32、f museums vary from place to place.B. Not all museums are buildings, either.C. They usually feature many hands-on activities.D. What makes museums so important to cultural development?E. Actually, all of these things and more are possible in museums.F. If so, youll want to find a science or space mu
33、seum to tour.G. If you loveart, theres no shortage of art museums around the world.第一节：完形填空（共20个小题，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My Ph.D. adviser called me into his office and started by saying, “Anurag, this conversation isnt going to be easy.” My mind was instantly _16_i
34、nto a burst of thoughts about what was to _17_. He looked me in the eye and announced, “You are fired from the lab.” I stared back in _18_, “Is he joking?” I get along my Ph.D. adviser, and my experiments _19_ as planned. Though I made a few mistakes in the lab, I wasnt _20_that my adviser noticed t
35、hem, and he never spoke to me about any concerns. Thats _21_ l was caught off guard in his office that day. I suspect he fired me because of that I made those mistakes. He wasnt _22_ I could complete my research. I tried to change his mind with _23_results, but he remained unchanged. I was soon thro
36、wn into a state of anxiety, and l could not _24_ the news to my family, as I was seized by the fear of disappointing them.I started to _25_ whether my experience was unique. Surfing the internet, to my _26_, I discovered that many Ph.D. students never finished their studies for various reasons. At l
37、east I wasnt _27_. Around that time, I watched a movie. _28_ it is a common saying, one line from the movie impressed me “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade(柠檬汁).” What kind of “lemonade” could I make out of my current_29_? After much refection, I _30_ myself that one failed attempt was not t
38、he end of the world, and that I needed to give it another _31_. In the following weeks, I emailed potential advisers and _32_ other programs. Within 2 months, I _33_ a(an) offer from a Ph.D. program in Italymy goal of completing a Ph.D. was _34_once again. Im thankful that I didnt give up on my drea
39、m and that I found another professor who accepted me. _35_, if you find situations and life gives yourself in similar situation and life gives you lemons, ask yourself: “How can I make lemonade?”16. A. sentB. changedC. slidD. broken17. A. requireB. expectC. meanD. follow18. A. silenceB. angerC. doub
40、tD. response19. A. developedB. progressedC. performedD. improved20. A. discouragedB. ashamedC. afraidD. aware21. A. whyB. becauseC. howD. what22. A. delightedB. satisfiedC. confidentD. tolerant23. A. satisfyingB. promisingC. disappointingD. amusing24. A. showB. writeC. breakD. read25. A. wonderB. im
41、agineC. searchD. observe26. A. surpriseB. reliefC. sorrowD. regret27. A. weakB. depressedC. aloneD. anxious28. A. AsB. WhileC. UnlessD. If29. A. situationB. jobC. dreamD. place30. A. warnedB. informedC. remindedD. trusted31A. chanceB. hitC. tryD. offer32. A. participated inB. carried outC. dealt wit
42、hD. applied for33. A. landedB. madeC. foundD. delivered34. A. ruinedB. achievedC. perfectD. alive35. A. HoweverB. StillC. ConsequentlyD. Besides第二节语法填空阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或者括号内单词的正确形式。One day at The Dubai Mall, a workmate warned that a sandstorm was going on and suggested not going out. I didnt
43、know_36_ a sandstorm looked like and I told him I wanted to go out just to see it for myself. I received an_37_ (astonish) look because he thought I was crazy to even want to see a sandstorm. I decided to go to the bus stop to ride a bus that would take me home. Another workmate joined me as he_38_
44、(head) towards the same street as I was. We stepped_39_ The Dubai Mall with our faces_40_ (cover) in order to protect ourselves from the sandstorm. On the way, the wind became much_41_ (strong), which covered the city in a thick, brown-yellow dust. I could hardly keep my eyes open. It was really dan
45、gerous and frightening because there were so many cars on the road and it was already dark. At that moment, I would rather I_42_ (not go) out._43_ (fortune), the storm stopped afterwards. This was the first time I_44_ (be) in a sandstorm in Dubai and I dont ever want to be in_45_ again.第四部分写作（共两节，满分
46、40分）第一节应用文写作(满分15分）46. 假定你是校英语报的记者李华，上周日，你和班里的同学去参观了杭州科技馆，请写一则新闻报道报道, 内容包括以下要点：1.活动内容(至少两项）；2.简短评论。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。第二节读后续写（满分25分）47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Emily White was born seventeen years ago with so many birth problems in her body. Some of her organs, bones and musc
47、les were out of shape. No one expected her to survive. She did make it but with her strange body figure, everyone could recognize her, even from a distanceIn Emily Whites hometown, there was a yearly outdoor performance in the school auditorium(大礼堂). It had been performed for so many years and actua
48、lly had become one of the most important events of the Christmas season for many of the towns people.Many people tried out each year for it but so many were turned away, It can only include the most excellent people in the fieldEmily had a beautiful singing voice. Last year she went to Mrs. Owens -h
49、er music teacher to ask to join in the performance, Without letting her sing, Mrs. Owens took a look at Amys body and said, Child, you just dont fit.Everyone would stare at you and that would make you uncomfortable. It would make them unforgettable.Without singing a single not, Emily was sent back t
50、hrough the door of the choral room. Hurt and upset, she decided never to try out again. But Mrs. Owens then retired.This year, there came a new music teacher, Mr. Buttler. He heard about Emily and suggested that she have a tryEmily didnt want to be rejected again, so she hesitated a little about it.
51、 As Emily struggled, the door was pushed open and Mr. Buttler called, Emily, you re next. Although kind of nervous, Emily did as M. Buttler told her to do. Mr. Buttler sat by the piano to keep Emily company- When Emily finished her testing performance, she thanked Mr Buttler and knew the result woul
52、d be posted-on the door of the choral room the next dayEmily couldnt sleep that night She was suffering from the feelings that she didnt fit and the great need to accepted. By the next morning, her stomach was even in pain because of stress注意：1. 续写词数应为150词左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Para. I The next day,
53、 Emily nervously glanced at the list of the door of the choral room_Para. 2 Finally, the day of performance came_【答案】1. C2. A3. C【答案】4. D5. D6. C【答案】7. D8. C9. A10. D【答案】11. E12. G13. C14. F15. B【答案】16. A17. D18. C19. B20. D21. A22. C23. B24. C25. A26. B27. C28. B29. A30. C31. C32. D33. A34. D35. C【
54、答案】36. what37. astonished38. was heading 39. off40. covered41. stronger42. hadnt gone 43. Fortunately44. had been45. one【46题答案】【答案】Last Sunday, the students from Class 3 of our school went to visit the latest technology exhibition at the Hangzhou Science and Technology Museum.First of all, under the
55、 leadership of teachers and staff, the students entered the Biology Museum and saw a variety of biological specimens, which surprised the students.After that, the students entered the Space Museum. Many students experienced simulated Star Trek on the astronaut trainers.Finally, everyone came to the
56、Robot Museum. Industrial robots performed dancing, Beijing opera and played rock and roll for visitors.Through personal experience, the students learned more about science in a relaxed environment, and had a better understanding of the development of science and technology, which has enhanced their
57、motivation to explore science.【47题答案】【答案】The next day Emily nervously glanced at the list on the door of the choral room. She was not rejected this time. Her name was posted at the top of the list. She, Emily White, was chosen to be the leading singer! She would sing alone in the performance. Emily
58、couldnt believe her eyes. There must be some mistake. But Mr Buttler said to her with determined eyes, Emily, I choose you because you should perform the part -your voice is unusual. Believe in yourself. Greatly encouraged, Emily practiced really hard.Finally the day of performance came. Standing in
59、 front of the line, Emily felt her throat tight and her palms sweating. When the curtain opened up, the eyes of the whole audience fell upon Emily. Emily White! Someone whispered. Then, along with the first note of music, Emily began to sing her heart out. Her voice was like a nightingale ringing in the auditorium. Applause! Emily felt so happy and comfortable. She was shining on the stage. Emily White, with so many birth problems in her body was an angel!
