1、黑龙江省齐齐哈尔三立高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题 第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15题;每小题2分，满分30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AEvent at the Fleet Science CenterSuperpower DogsJoin an adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers of some of the worlds most amazing andogs on the big screen. No
2、stranger to superheroes himself, Chris Evans narrates(讲述) this inspiring true story about remarkable dogs that save lives.Time: March 2, 2:00 pmPrice: Adult (Age 13-65) $21; Junior (Age 3-12) $ 18; Senior (Age 65+) $19The Sky TonightEarly show: March 4, 7: 00 pm to 8: 00 pmLate show: March 4, 8: 15
3、pm to 9: 15 pmJoin us for a tour of the solar system. Journey through the universe with us as we explore a new topic each month.Price: Adult (age 13-65) $19; Junior (Age 3-12) $17; Senior (Age 65+) $18 Make-It Workshop We invited you to stop by Studio x to try your hand at making. Make-It Workshop a
4、ctivities change monthly and fees vary.Participants can purchase tickets at Studio X on the day of the workshop.Time: March 7, 11: 30 am to 3: 30 pmSuds & ScienceSometimes, the most interesting discussions occur over a beer or a glass of your favorite wine. Thats the concept behind Suds &Science, a
5、monthly event that brings scientists face-to-face with the general public in a neighborhood bar. Location: Thorm Brewing, 3176 Thon St, San Diego, CA 92104Time: March 8, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Time: March 8, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pmPrice: $6 at the door. Food & drinks are available for purchase. Please come e
6、arly to place your orders at the bar, as staff will not be available to take orders during the event.1. How much should a grandpa aged 70 with a kid aged 3 pay for the film-watching event?A. $35. B. $36. C.$37. D.$382. When will the Sky Tonights late show?A. At 8: 00 pm. B. At 8:30 pm C. At 9: 00 pm
7、 D. At 9:15 pm.3. What do we know about the event on March 7?A.It is a hands-on activity .B.It needs advance reservations.C.It has Chris Evans narrate a story.D.It includes a tour of the solar system.B Let me explain a bit by telling you where the challenge came from. I have many things in common wi
8、th my dad, like music taste and sense of humor but sadly reading isnt one of them can happily spend a whole day curled up with a book but my dad cant read a book for longer than about 5 minutes. He reads emails, websites and documents for work, but not books. I think that sitting down to read for ju
9、st 15 minutes a day is a good way to relax. Giving yourself a goal or a challenge is a good way to change a habit or achieve something, so why not try to create a new habit of reading?I know lots of people would rather relax on their computers or in front of the TV. Everyone is different and has the
10、ir own interests, but I think there are lots of benefits from reading, which screen-based activities (games, films, TV) dont have.One thing I personally love about reading is being transported to another world. I often forget the time or things that are going on around me! Reading is a great way to
11、switch off before you go to bed, collecting information so you can truly relax. I know you can be transported to a different world in a film or a TV show. but Ithink books do it better. While watching a film, I often talk to my flatmates, send texts, or paint my nails. A book, on the other hand, com
12、mands your full attention.Reading gives you the chance to get to know hundreds of new people! It also teaches you to see things from other peoples point of view, and understand other peoples decisions or opinions, With a book, you can hear everything a character is thinking or feeling you really can
13、 be inside someone elses head!So give it a go! Take 15 minutes when youre waking up, going to bed, eating lunch, or having a coffee. If you read a lot, why not try 15 minutes of an English book, or pass the challenge on to someone else? Good luck, and happy reading.4. What can we learn about the aut
14、hors father?A. He is kind-hearted. B. He lacks humor.C. He has a gift for singing. D. He doesnt like reading.5. Why is the author fond of reading?A. Because she bears too much pressure.B. Because it benefits her a lot.C. Because its the best way to kill time.D. Because she hates to be in front of th
15、e TV or computers.6. What is the difference between reading and watching TV according to the author?A. Reading needs more attention than watching TV does.B. Watching TV makes one more relaxed than reading does.C. Reading can widen peoples interest while watching TV cant.D. Watching TV brings one to
16、a different world while reading doesnt.7. Whats the best title for the text?A. Reading helps to relax.B. Is reading really challenging?C. The 15 minutes reading challengeD. The gap between my father and me.cI accidentally heard a father and daughter in their last moments together at an airport. They
17、 had announced her planes departure. Standing near the door, he said to his daughter, I love you. I wish you enough. She said, Daddy, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Daddy. They kissed good-bye and she left.He walked over toward th
18、e window where I was seated. Standing there, I could see he wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude (干涉) on his privacy, but he welcomed me in by asking, Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever? Yes, I have, I replied.Saying that brought back memories of expressing
19、my love and appreciation for all my dad had done for me. Recognizing that his days were limited, I took the time to tell him face to face how much he meant to me. So I knew what this man was experiencing. Forgive me for asking but why is this a forever good-bye? I asked.“I am old and she lives Much
20、too far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is, her next trip back will be for my funeral, he said.When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, I wish you enough. May I ask what that means?He began to smile. Thats a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used
21、to say it to everyone. He paused for a moment and looked up as if he were trying to remember it in detail. He smiled even more. When we said I wish you enough, we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with enough good things, he continued and then turned toward me. He then shared the f
22、ollowing as if he were reciting it from memory:I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. wish you enough Hellos to get you through the final Good-bye.He then began to sob and walked aw
23、ay.8. Why did father say it was a forever good-bye?A. He would wait for his daughter.B. He thought his days were limitedC. His daughter wouldnt come back.D. He had a quarrel with his daughter.9. What do we know about the author from the third paragraph?A. He seldom visited his father.B. He was busy
24、working.C. He was good at chatting.D. He had the same feeling.10. What does the underlined sentence probably mean?A. Treasuring the time together.B. Keeping your spirit alive.C. Appreciating the sun more.D. Making your attitude bright.11. What should be the best title for this passage?A. I Have Chal
25、lenges AbroadB. A Sad JourneyC. Wish You EnoughD. A Sad FatherDAt this very moment around the world, athletes are stepping into freezing cold chambers(室). Why on Earth are they doing this? Because its supposed to help them feel better. The treatment is called Whole-body Cryotherapy(冷冻疗法).Athletes su
26、ch as basketball star LeBron James, soccer great CristianoRonaldo have all tried it. The therapy works like this. You take off everything except underwears. Then you put on warm socks and gloves and step into a chamber that looks sort of like a shower. Once youre locked in, air cooled to below-200F
27、(-129) fills the chamber and you stay in for two to three minutes.Supporters believe the freezing air helps muscles recover faster and reduces body pain. After his first cryotherapy sessions, Phil MacKenzie, a profession rugby player, felt noticeably better. He told Scientific American, I felt refre
28、shed right away. My sleep was better. Soon, he was using the chamber four times a week. Those who promote cryotherapy make all sorts of wild claims about it effects, such as increasing focus, improving skin tone(肤色), slowing aging and much more.Is there any evidence to back up these incredible claim
29、s? No. Several small scientific studies have looked at whether the therapy can improve muscle recovery after exercise, with encouraging results. But there just isnt enough evidence to show that the therapy works. The benefits some people experience may just be the placebo(安慰剂) effect. Thats when a p
30、atients expectation that a treatment will work leads to an improvement.The US Food & Drug Administration has actually issued a warning aboutwhole-body cryotherapy. It cautions that the liquid nitrogen (N2) used to cool the chamber may make it difficult to breathe. Frostbite is another potential risk
31、, which is why participants wear gloves and socks.12. What is the function of Paragraph 2?A. To introduce the texts topic.B. To encourage deeper thinking.C. To provide detailed information.D. To make an objective comparison13. What can be inferred about whole-body cryotherapy?A. It enjoys wide popul
32、arity among the public.B, It lacks adequate proofs for its benefits.C. It may cause various deadly side effectD. It has been widely used among athletes.14. What might be the real reason for people feeling better after cryotherapy?A. Psychological influence. B. Improved focus.C. Strengthened muscles
33、D. Recovered skin.15. What is the authors attitude towards whole-body cryotherapy?A. Critical B, Disapproving.C. Uninterested D. Objective.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。看热闹不嫌事儿大:This is why you should try pouring boiling water onto your carBody shops and garages dont
34、 want you to know about this amazing trick with boiling water. A car accident is an awful thing for all parties involved. Besides a scare and potential injury, damage to your car can cost you quite a bit of money, for example, an ugly dent(凹痕).Getting a considerable dent removed from your car can ea
35、sily cost you a lot. 16 That is to say, body shops and garages can cut you a bad deal very easily. Even if you come to get a dent removed, somehow they find all kinds of other issues with your car that need to be solved and it all starts to add up. 17 Luckily, we have found a trick that will help yo
36、u get rid of that dent in your car and it wontcost you a cent!Its very easy to repair a dent by yourself! All you need is a kettle with hot water and a toilet plunger(通厕器)o, how do you do it? Well explain!* 18 * As soon as the water is boiling, you take the kettle out to your car and pour the water
37、onto the dent and the surrounding area. 19 * Now its time to use the toilet plunger. 20 Slowly and carefully repeat this step a couple of times, making your way towards the dent.* After a few minutes of careful work, the dent will be completely gone! Its just as if there never was any dent in the fi
38、rst place.A. Fill a kettle with water and boil it.B. Thats not what you asked for.C. This trick works well and saves you lots of money.D. You never know if the person in the other car is hurtE. Put the plunger around the dent and carefully pull it towards you.F. Most people have no idea what an appr
39、opriate price for this service is.G. Do be careful because the water is very hot, of course!第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。During my second year at the city college, I was told that the education department was offering a free course,
40、 called Thinking Chess, for three credits. I 21 the idea of taking the class because, after all, who doesnt want to 22 a few dollars? More than that, Id always wanted to learn chess. And, even if I werent 23 enough about free credits, news about our 24 was appealing enough to me. He was an internati
41、onal grandmaster, which 25 I would be learning from one of the games 26 , I could hardly wait to 27 him. Maurice Ashley was kind and smart, a former graduate returning to teach, and this 28 was no game for him; he meant business. In his introduction, he make it 29 that our credits would be hard-earn
42、ed. In order to 30 the class, among other criteria, we had to write a paper on how we plan to 31 what we would learn in class to our future professions and 32 , to our lives. I managed to get an A in that 33 and learned life lessons that have served me well beyond the 34 . Ten years after my chess c
43、lass with Ashley, Im still putting to use what he 35 me: The absolute most important 36 that you learn when you play chess is how to make good 37 .On every single move you have to 38 a situation, process what your opponent(对手) is doing and 39 the best move from among all your options. “These words s
44、till ring true today in my 40 as a journalist. 21. A. put forward B. jumped at C. tried out D. turned down 22. A. waste B. earn C. save D. pay 23. A. excited B. worried C. moved D. tired 24. A. title B. competitor C. textbook D. instructor 25. A. urged B. demanded C. held D. meant 26. A. fastest B.
45、easiest C. best D. rarest 27. A. Interview B. meet C. challenge D. beat 28. A. chance B. qualification C. honor D. job 29. A. real B. perfect C. clear D. possible 30. A. attend B. pass C. skip D. observe 31. A. add B. expose C. apply D. compare 32. A. eventually B. naturally C. directly D. normally
46、33. A. game B. presentation C. course D. experiment 34. A. criterion B. classroom C. department D. situation 35. A. taught B. wrote C. questioned D. promised 36. A. fact B. step C. manner D. skill 37. A. grades B. decisions C. impressions D. comments 38. A. analyze B. describe C. rebuild D. control
47、39. A. announce B. signal C. block D. evaluate 40. A. role B. desire C. concern D. behavior 第二节（共10小题；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。In ancient China lived an artist 41 paintings were almost lifelike. The artists reputation had made him proud. One day the emperor wanted to get his
48、 portrait (画像) done so he called all great artists to come and present their 42 (fine) work, so that he could choose the best. The artist was sure he would. 43 (choose), but when he presented his masterpiece to the emperors chief minister, the old man laughed. The wise old man told him to travel to
49、the Li River - perhaps he could learn a little from the greatest artist in the world.Filled with 44 (curious), the artist packed his bags and left. 45 he asked the villagers on the banks of the river where he could find the legendary (传奇的) artist, they smiled and 46 (point) down the river. The next
50、morning he hired a boat and set out 47 (find)the well-known painter. As the small boat moved 48 (gentle) along the river he was left speechless by the mountains being silently reflected in the water. He passed milky white waterfalls and mountains in many shades of blue. And when he saw the mists ris
51、ing from the river and the soft clouds 49 (surround) the mountain tops, he was reduced to tears. The artist was finally humbled(谦卑) by the greatest artist 50 earth, Mother Nature.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第四部分 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）请改正下面短文中的错误。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有三处。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（），
52、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：在错的词下画一横线，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。The teenage year from 13 to 19 were the most difficult time for me. They were also the best and worse years in my life. At the first, I thought I knew everything and could make decisions by yourself.
53、However, my parents didnt seem to think such. They always tell me what to do and how to do it. At one time, I even felt my parents couldnt understand me so I hoped I could be freely from them. I showed them I was independent by wear strange clothes. Now I am leaving home to college. At last, I will
54、be on my own, but I still want to have my parents to turn to whenever need help.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）从2008年6月1日起，国家将禁止商家免费提供塑料袋，掀起全国“拒塑”的环保运动。假如你是李华，准备以“What Can We Do for the Environment” 为题，写一篇保护环境的英语演讲稿。内容包含：1.在购物时用布袋子替代塑料袋;2.尽可能地再利用使用过的课本;3.离开教室应关灯;4.最好走路或骑自行车上学;5.简述理由：保护环境，减少污染，节约能源等注意：1.词数：100词左右。开头
55、和结尾已经为你写好，不计入总词数;2.可根据要点适当增加细节，使行文连贯;3.文章中不能出现真实姓名和校名，否则以零分处理。4.参考词汇：布袋子cloth bag塑料袋plastic bag保护protect能源energy污染pollution课本textbook 高二英语期中考试答案一. 阅读1-5：C D A D B 6-10: A C B D A11-15: C C B A D 16-20: F B A G E21-25:B C A D D 26-30: C B D C B31-35:C A C B A 36-40:D B A B A二 语法填空：1. whose 2. finest 3. be chosen 4. curiosity5. when/as 6.pointed 7. to find 8. gently9. surrounding 10. on三 改错1. year-years 2. worse-worst 3. the去掉 4. yourself-myself6. such-so 6.tell-told 7.freely-free 8. wear-wearing 9.to-for 10. whenever后加that
