1、广东省乐昌市第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题 考试时间：120分钟 试题总分：120分注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的班级，姓名、学号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第一部分 阅读（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 、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AShakespeares Birthplace and Exhibition（展览） of Shakespeares Wo
2、rldWelcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property(房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeares family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world for over 250 years.OPENING TIMES:20 Mar to 19 OctMon t
3、o Sat: 9:00am to 5:00pmSun: 9:30am to 5:00pm20 Oct to 19 MarMon to Sat: 9:30am to 4:00pmSun: 10:00am to 4:00pm Enter through the Visitors Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeares World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare. Stand in the rooms where Shak
4、espeare grew up. Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeares period.Enjoy the traditional English garden, planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poets works.ADMISSION:Adult 4.90Child 2.20Family 12.00 (2 adults + up to 3 children) The Birthplace is within easy walking dist
5、ance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes Walk). The House may present difficulties but the Visitors Centre, its exhibition Hall and the garden are accessible(可进入的) to wheelchair users. The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace) 1. How much is the adm
6、ission for a family of two grown-ups and two children? A.9.80. B.12.00. C.14.20. D.16.40. 2. Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeares Birthplace? A. Behind the exhibition hall. B. Opposite the Visitors Centre.C. At Windsor Street. D. Near the Coffee House. 3. A wheelchair user may need hel
7、p to enter _. A. the House B. the garden C. the Visitors Centre D. the exhibition hallBWhen I was a kid, my siblings (兄弟姐妹) and I used to have ice cream for dessert. Every day, we would choose which ice cream flavor（味道）to have, whether to eat it in a cone or a bowl. Then we would happily wolf down o
8、ur treat (款待) as fast as we could.Once, though, when I was probably about 10 or 11, our grandpa came to visit us. Grandpa always had a unique view on things. In this particular situation, my sister and I were making bets as to who could finish our ice cream first. With a smile, Grandpa said, “Why wo
9、uld you want to finish first? If you eat slowly, it will last longer. You should have a competition to see who can finish last.” Even now, I always try to taste my ice cream, but of course this is about more than just dessert.Too often, kids want to scramble (争夺) for more, whether its more ice cream
10、, more toys, or more friends. This habit continues into our adult years, and we end up constantly scrambling for more. We never develop the skill of valuing what we have. If we learn to recognize this problem and change it, we can raise our kids a little differently, giving them the tool of tasting
11、their widely known dessert, which could lead to a happier life for them.What my grandpa taught me that day was really that if you take the chance to enjoy whats in front of you, the pleasure will last longer and be more meaningful than if you rush through life always trying to get the next treat. It
12、s a lesson that, I think, has made my adult life happier, as well. These days, when I want something, I wait as long as I can before I allow myself to have it. Then, when I finally get it, I make sure to value it as long as possible, because I know that, no matter what it is, it will be gone all too
13、 soon.4. The authors grandfather advised her sister and her to_.A. stop eating ice cream B. learn something from their way of eatingC. stop the competition between themD. eat ice cream as slowly as possible5. Which of the following best describes the authors grandfather?A. Humorous.B. Wise.C. Strict
14、.D. Careful.6. What advice does the author give us in the passage?A. Value what you have.B. Keep longing for more.C. Have a balanced diet.D. Save for the future.7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The author learns a lot from her grandfathers advice.B. The author doesnt like ice cream
15、 as much as before.C. The author just starts to understand her grandfather.D. The author longs for the days when they ate ice cream.CDid you know that Albert Einstein could not speak until he was four years old, and could not read until he was seven? His parents and teachers worried about his mental
16、 (大脑的) ability.Beethovens music teacher said about him, “As a composer (作曲家) he is hopeless.” What if this young boy had believed it?When Thomas Edison was a young boy, his teachers said he was so stupid that he could never learn anything. He once said, “I remember I used to never be able to get alo
17、ng at school. I was always at the foot of my class . My father thought I was stupid, and I almost decided that I was a stupid person.” What if young Thomas had believed what they said about him?When the sculptor (雕刻家) Auguste Rodin was young, he had difficulty learning to read and write. Today, we m
18、ay say he had a learning disability. His father said of him, “I have an idiot (白痴) for a son.” His uncle agreed. “Hes uneducatable ，” he said. What if Rodin had doubted his ability?Walt Disney was once fired by a newspaper editor because he was thought to have no “good ideas”. Enrico Caruso was told
19、 by one music teacher, “You cant sing. You have no voice at all.” And an editor told Louisa May Alcott that she was unable to write anything that would have popular attraction.What if these people had listened and become discouraged? Where would our world be without the music of Beethoven, the art o
20、f Rodin or the ideas of Albert Einstein and Walt Disney? As Oscar Levant once said, “Its not what you are but what you dont become that hurts.”You have great potential（潜力）. When you believe in all you can be, rather than all you cannot become, you will find your place on earth.8How many successful p
21、eople are mentioned as examples in the passage?ASix. BSeven. CEight. DNine.9What can we learn from the passage ?AWhen he was young, Thomas Edison always got good grades at school.BLevant thought Louisa May Alcott couldnt write any popular works.COnly Auguste Rodins uncle regarded him a boy of learni
22、ng ability.DBoth Enrico Caruso and Beethoven achieved their dreams in music.10Whats the meaning of the underlined sentence “Hes uneducatable”？AHe is too stupid to be taught. BHe is very clever.CHe is different. DHe is a late success.11What is the best title for the passage?AWorking Hard for Success
23、BHaving DreamsCBelieving in Yourself DSelf -challengingDHave you ever wondered what wild animals do when no one is watching?Low cost, dependable and small modern cameras offered a big help. Cameras placed in hard-to-reach places have shot everything from small desert cats to larger snow-lowing cats
24、in the northern Rocky Mountains. Scientists have been able to document the “private” moments of wildlife with leading technology.Grant Harris is a government biologist with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In his words, “theres no doubt that these wild cameras
25、are important tools to learn new information on wildlife.” Harris said some images help scientists see the influences of climate（气候）change.Researchers with the Wyoming Migration Initiative, or WMI, are among those using wild cameras along with global positioning systems, or GPS. But WMI director Mat
26、thew Kauffman says as those devices（设备）are limited (有限的), so is the amount of information they can gather. However, cameras can be left in very wild areas for days, weeks or even months. They can provide information on how many animals are moving over a given period of time.Putting those cameras in
27、place requires careful planning. Wild video can show details about animal behavior. However, wild cameras have their problems too. Animals such as wolverines and bears sometimes attack(袭击) them. Scientists do not know if the attacks are the result of anger or interest. Also, the devices have become
28、popular tools to help hunters look for animals. Some people argue that it is unfair to use the cameras that way.Even with such problems, wild cameras are clearly an important scientific tool in researching wild animals.12. What does the underlined word “document” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Remind B. Enr
29、ich. C . Produce. D. Record.13. Which is a disadvantage of wild cameras?A. They cannot be left in the wild over a long period.B. They cannot be placed in hard-to-reach areas.C. They provide limited information.D. They might be stolen by people.14. Why do some people argue against using wild cameras?
30、A. It is difficult to fix the cameras.B. It helps hunters find animals easily.C. It is hard to achieve careful planning.D. It makes animals interested in the cameras.15. What is the authors attitude towards wild cameras?A. Doubtful. B. Supporting. C. Uncertain. D. Uninterested.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.
31、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。How to stay focused in classBeing relaxed during class is a bad habit， and it is also bad to your grade Focusing in class not only proves to teachers that you are a good student but also shows that you have the ability to control yourself， which will be ve
32、ry important_16_ No matter how much you want to sit with your friends during the class， try your best to avoid them Talking with friends around you is not going to give you the focus in class This will get you into troubleLook at teacher and make eye contact Your teacher is not just standing up ther
33、e talking_17_ Show the teacher that he or she has your full attention by looking them in the eye This person should have your full attention at all times during classTake notes By taking notes， youll be able to get into the lesson Write down key points as your teacher speaks And listen to the key ph
34、rases such as This is important This is the main idea This will be the test etc_18_ Join in class discussions This is a wonderful way to become a more focused, successful student If a teacher asks a question, offer to answer it_19_This shows the teacher that you are listening carefully during the cl
35、assAsk a question_20_This really shows your teacher that you want to be better， and can recognize the things you are having difficulty with Chances are that someone else in the class has the same question （and was too afraid to ask!）.Theyll be relieved, and so will youA Avoid sitting with friendsB T
36、his can help you listen more carefullyC If he or she ask for an opinion, share your ownD Talking with friends makes you lose interest in classE He or she is trying to give you an acceptable educationF The more quickly you answer， the more attention you payG If you dont understand something， never be
37、 afraid to ask第二部分 语言运用（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 her 17 years, Shreya Venkat has done more to help the planet and the people living on it than many adults. The non-profit organization she set up , NEST4US, has helped tens of thousands of 21 peopl
38、e in the United States.Venkats love for 22 others started as soon as she could walk, as her parents, 23 volunteers themselves, brought her along on their various projects. By fifth grade, shed 24 such enthusiasm（热情）for it that she could start her own 25 projects. NEST4US was 26 when she happened to
39、meet a man seeking for food. “There was a homeless man and he was 27 a sign that said Hungry Need Food,” she remembers. “So I gave him my lunch-it was just a banana, a granola bar, and a water-and his whole face just 28 . I found out he hadnt eaten in a week! It was so 29 . It only took me 30 second
40、s, and it really helped him.” Then, she decided to just 30 .She emails, calls, and talks, which is quite 31 her age, to business owners in-person to ask for donations(捐赠). From there, volunteers pick up the donated food and 32 it to local shelters(避难所). As much as she has helped others, theyve helpe
41、d her too, she says. Not only does she get a lot of 33 and personal satisfaction from her volunteer work but she says running NEST4US has taught her important life 34 like time management, public speaking, writing, and leadership. “What its really given me is this view of 35 other people first,” she
42、 says. 21. A. disabledB. homelessC. dangerousD. elder22. A. helping B. watchingC. teaching D. finding23. A. relatedB. braveC. activeD. sharp24. A. askedB. impressedC. searched D. developed25. A. serviceB. invention C. environment D. protection26. A. lostB. changedC. bornD. brought27. A. holdingB. se
43、ndingC. lookingD. reading28. A. gave up B. lit upC. put up D. made up 29. A. awkward B. easyC. specialD. challenging30. A. talkB. showC. actD. dream31. A. equalB. underC. between D. beyond32. A. sendB. quitC. sellD. share33. A. giftsB. payC. joyD. trouble34. A. ideasB. skillsC. waysD. schedules35. A
44、. puttingB. wantingC. givingD. exploring 第二节 语法填空（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正确形式 One day, Jacks parents told him that his grandpa would retire（退休）the next week after working for forty years and that they were going to have a party 36 him. Jack loved his Grandpa and wanted to do
45、something special for him. He remembered the business card his grandpa had given 37 (he) two years before. He knew that his grandpa would no longer have the position on that card, so he decided 38 (build) a new one for his grandpa. When 39 big day came, Jack was ready. But he didnt want to put his g
46、ift together with others. When all the other people left, he 40 (take) his grandpas hand and gave him the gift. His grandpa smiled, “Well, it must be a beautiful gift. May I open it now?” “Sure!” Jack said 41 (excited). As Grandpa opened the gift, 42 (tear) came into his eyes. Jack gave him the 43 (
47、great) gift he had ever got! It was a business card , 44 read FULL-TIME GRANDPA!” “Well, how much do I get paid?” his grandpa asked, 45 (smile). “As many hugs (拥抱) as you want!” With these words, Jack gave Grandpa a hug. “Well, I guess that means Im the richest man in the world!” said Grandpa. 第三部分写
48、作(满分40分)第一节（满分15分）假设你是校刊编辑李华，近期收到一封署名为Miss Anxiety的求助信。在信中该同学表示由于考试临近，压力剧增。请用英文给该同学回信，内容要点如下：1.表示安慰；2.提出建议；3.表达祝愿。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.信的开头与结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Miss Anxiety,_Yours,Li Hua第二节 概要写作（满分25分)阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要；Parents everywhere praise their kids. Jenn Berman, author of T
49、he A to Z Guide to Raising Happy and Confident Kids, says, “Weve gone to the opposite extreme of a few decades ago when parents tended to be more strict.” By giving kids a lot of praise, parents think theyre building their childrens confidence, when, in fact, it may be just the opposite. Too much pr
50、aise can backfire and, when given in a way thats insincere, make kids afraid to try new things or take a risk for fear of not being able to stay on top where their parents praise has put them.Still, dont go too far in the other direction. Not giving enough praise can be just as damaging gas giving t
51、oo much. Kids will feel like theyre not good enough or that you dont care and, as a result, may see no point in trying hard for their accomplishments.So what is the right amount of praise? Experts say that the quality of praise is more important than the quantity. If praise is sincere and focused on
52、 the effort not the outcome, you can give it as often as your child does something that deserves a verbal reward. “We should especially recognize our childrens efforts to push themselves and work hard to achieve a goal,” says Donahue, author of Parenting Without Fear: Letting Go of Worry and Focusin
53、g on What Really Matters. “One thing to remember is that its the process not the end product that matters.”Your son may not be the best basketball player on his team. But if hes out there every day and playing hard, you should praise his effort regardless of whether his team wins or loses. Praising
54、the effort and not the outcome can also mean recognizing your child when she has worked hard to clean the yard, cook dinner, or finish a book report. But whatever it is, praise should be given on a case-by-case basis and be proportionate(相称的)to the amount of effort your child has put into it._高二（上）期
55、中考英语试题答案一、 阅读理解：（每小题2.5分）1-3 BCA 4-7 D B A A 8-11 BDAC 12-15 DCBB 16-20 A E B C G二、完形填空：（每小题1分） 21-25 BACDA 26-30 CABBC 31-35 DACBA 三、语法填空（每小题1.5分） 36.for 37. him 38. to build 39. the 40. took 41. excitedly 42. tear 43. greatest 44. which 45. smiling 应用文写作（15分）Dear Miss Anxiety,Im sorry to know that
56、 you are experiencing a tough time now. Actually, everyone will encounter such a period when they are under great pressure, so there is no need to worry too much.In my opinion, sharing your feelings with your friends is a wise choice as you can remove your negative emotions. Another effective sugges
57、tion is that you should take more physical exercise, which can lift your spirit. Also, keep an optimistic attitude towards life about your future.I hope my advice will be of benefit to you. May you get rid of your trouble soon.Yours,Li Hua概要写作（25分）Parents tend to go to extremes when it comes to prai
58、sing their kids. (要点一) Yet, both too much and too little praise can be equally damaging. (要点二) When giving praise, parents should be sincere and concentrate on the process instead of the result. (要点三) Similarly, they ought to give praise for how much effort their kids have invested in the work theyre involved in. (要点四)