1、蓉城名校联盟20202021学年度下期高中2020级期中联考英语考试时间120分钟，满分150分注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的学校、姓名、班级、准考证号用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写清楚，考生考试条形码由监考老师粘贴在答题卡上的“条形码粘贴处”。2.选择题使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡上对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再填涂其它答案；非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔在答题卡的对应区域内作答，超出答题区域答题的答案无效；在草稿纸上。试卷上答题无效。3.考试结束后由监考老师将答题卡收回。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分
2、钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the man want to do this weekend?A. Go to the beach. B. Organize a party. C. Clean up the park.2. What does the man think of his flight?A. It was enjo
3、yable. B. It was tiring. C. It was too long.3. How many times has the woman been to China?A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. A birthday party. B. An earthquake. C. Rescue workers.5. Where is the woman from?A. France. B. Singapore. C. The UK.第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，
4、满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. How will the woman go to the meeting?A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By air.7. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C.
5、 Workmates.听下面一段对话，回答第8和9两个小题。8. What do the speakers have to do first?A. Milk the cows. B. Repair the fences. C. Feed the animals.9. How does the woman feel in the end?A. Energetic. B. Regretted. C. Satisfied.听下面一段对话，回答第10至12三个小题。10. What day is it today?A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday.11. How
6、much is a single room with a queen-size bed?A. $180 per night. B. $100 per night. C. $60 per night.12. What kind of room does the woman prefer?A. A room facing the street. B. A room with a big window. C. A room facing the courtyard.听下面一段对话，回答第13至16四个小题。13. Why is the man so happy?A. Because he has g
7、ot an expensive gift.B. Because he will date with his girlfriend.C. Because he is going to enjoy his birthday party.14. What do we know about Jane Smith?A. She works in a big hospital. B. She is about 35 years old. C. She is tall with black hair.15. What is the mans trouble?A. He lost his keys. B. H
8、e locked his keys at home. C. He left his coat in the office.16. Who may help solve the mans problem?A. Linda Miller. B. Mr Wilson. C. Jane Smith.听下面一段独白，回答第17至20四个小题。17. Why did Tom practice so hard?A. To win a competition. B. To become a pianist. C. To please his parents.18. Who didnt come to Toms
9、 performance?A. His parents. B. His cousins. C. His grandparents.19. What happened during the performance?A. Tom caught a cold. B. Tom hurt his fingers. C. Tom forgot some of his music.20. How did Tom feel after the performance?A. Disappointed. B. Excited. C. Nervous.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小
10、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。AHere are four nonprofit sites that are highly ranked by Charity Navigator, appealing and clear in their communications, and engaging with donors and volunteers.Project C.U.R.ERanked number four on the 10 Top-Notch Charities list, Project C.U
11、.R.E is the largest provider of donated medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world. Its website has clear calls-to-action right under its mission statement. You know exactly what the nonprofit does and how you can support it as soon as you land on its homepage.Child AidR
12、anked third on the 10 Charities Worth Watching list, Child Aid assists kids in Central America through various educational initiatives. The organization uses gorgeous images from the field on its homepage and includes some great, concise text to highlight the impact of its work and its supporters co
13、ntributions.World Wildlife FundAt the fourth spot on Charity Navigators 10 Most Followed Charities list is the WWF-a wildlife organization thats been around for five-plus decades. The nonprofits website is not just a place to make a donation, but also one to learn about different species, locations,
14、 and threats to wildlife around the world.The awe-inspiring pictures here draw visitors in to learn more and educate them on how the organization helps to conserve the worlds most important natural places and significantly change global forces to protect the future of nature.World VisionRanked numbe
15、r six on the Most Followed Charities list, World Vision works in several dozen countries in efforts to develop solutions to end economic-related issues, including poverty. Its website shows the clear progress it has made with an in-depth overview of how many people, communities, and disaster-relief
16、and emergency responses its supported since 1990.21. Which charity provides medical help for people?A. World Vision. B. Child Aid. C. World Wildlife Fund. D. Project C.U.R.E.22. What do the websites of Child Aid and World Wildlife Fund have in common?A. They are making efforts to help people around
17、the world.B. They include some wonderful texts telling the supporters stories.C. They provide information about how to improve education.D. They post some great pictures to help people know more about them.23. What can we find on the World Visions website?A. A clear calls-to-action. B. A link to don
18、ating money.C. The charitys achievements. D. The supporters information.BIt was late afternoon on Basse-Terre Island in the French West Indies. A few hours before sunset, Christina and I decided to hike to Acomat Falls in the rainforest.Expecting to spend no more than an hour at the falls, we just w
19、ore T-shirts and swimsuits. We were visiting a well-known spot, so I hadnt told anyone where we were going except Mae, our vacation rental host.We hiked for 15 minutes through mud and roots. After crossing the 10-foot-wide river at a shallow spot and walking upstream about 100 yards, we finally reac
20、hed the falls. It was around 4 p.m. and only one other couple was there. We dove into the green pool and enjoy floating on our backs.By 4:30, the other couple had left. We knew we needed to leave, but I was waist deep in the river trying to photograph the falls. Christina was sitting on a rock. I fi
21、nally got a good shot-and then she shouted.With a crack of thunder, a wall of brown water rushed over the top of the falls, carrying fragments of trees and plants with it. Flash flood. I jumped out of the river immediately and Christina scrambled barefoot off the rock toward higher ground. After cli
22、mbing 200 feet, we stopped to catch our breath. I looked over my shoulder and saw the water had risen at 20 feet. Now we had a different problem: Our car was on the other side of the swollen river. We were stuck.My phone was soaking wet, but still blinked on. No service. We decided to move toward hi
23、gher ground to get a better signal. For a moment, the phone connected, and I heard the faint voice of Mae. She said shed call for help. Then the phone went silent.We had no idea whether rescuers could reach us. Sheltering ourselves from the rain, we told each other not to panic as night set in, but
24、I didnt know when or how wed get off the mountain. There was nothing we could do but wait.After another hour, we saw faint lights across the trees. Then I heard the noise of a helicopter. In minutes, a rescuer appeared. We were safe.24. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?A. The writer had been to
25、 the falls before.B. Nobody knew where the writer was going.C. The falls were not very popular with tourists.D. The writer was not well-prepared for the hiking.25. What was the writer doing when the flood struck?A. He was sitting on a rock. B. He was talking with Christina.C. He was taking a picture
26、. D. He was swimming in the river.26. What made the writer and his partner stuck?A. The heavy rain. B. The flooded river.C. The broken car. D. The huge rock.27. Which words best describe the writer and his partner?A. Brave and calm. B. Careless and panicked.C. Experienced but careless. D. Well-organ
27、ized but unfortunate.CBruges Market (Market Square) is situated in the center of the Bruges and occupies an area of roughly 1 hectare. A few of the significant landmarks all-around square include the grand 12th-century Belfry(钟楼)and the West Flanders Provincial Court(法院)(previously the Waterhall, wh
28、ich was destroyed in 1787 but was reconstructed in 1887 in a neo-Gothic design after a fire, which has remained the same ever since).The Market Square has been the site of middle ages markets, fairs, contests, uprisings, and trials over the centuries-all in the shade of the magnificent belfry tower.
29、 A location full of memories, the Market is one place to visit in Belgium you wont want to miss. The Market was entirely redesigned in 1995. Parking on the square is forbidden, and the area is now mostly traffic-free, making it more celebration-friendly. The restored Market was reopened in 1996, and
30、 today, the square functions as a gathering spot for the residents and the three to four million visitors who flock to the location each year.The most impressive building is arguably the Belfry-which is a landmark of Belgium on its own. Nevertheless, there are other distinctive buildings on the squa
31、re, which offer a peek into the proud history of Bruges. For those who have visited Red Square in Moscow or Plaza de Espana in Seville, the feeling is similar-as is the Grand Places in Brussels or the Grote Markt of Antwerp.Restaurants and cafes fill the remaining spots around the square and are a d
32、elicious way to enjoy your visit. Wednesday morning is the main market day, and therefore the ideal time to visit as various stands are set up and sell a range of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, products, and cheese, as well as plenty of delightful snacks.28. What can we know about the West Flander
33、s Provincial Court?A. It caught fire recently. B. It is in a neo-Gothic style.C. It has been rebuilt for three times. D. It stands in the center of the square.29. What does the Market Square function as today?A. A parking lot for locals. B. A traffic station for tourists.C. A vegetable market for re
34、sidents. D. An attraction for locals and visitors.30. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. Belfry is commonly agreed to be the most impressive building in Bruges.B. There are other great architecture styles of Bruges on the square.C. Bruges is most famous for its distinctive historical buildings.D.
35、 The buildings in Bruges are similar to those in Moscow and Seville.31. Where is the passage probably from?A. A travel website. B. A history book.C. A business newspaper. D. An architecture magazine.DAs nations develop their economies, younger generations are drawn from rural areas into cities. Urba
36、n growth rates in recent years have been particularly pronounced in lower and middle-income countries. Africa depicts this global trend in high relief.For the past few decades, Africans have been moving from rural areas into cities, seeking work, so the continents urban population has skyrocketed. N
37、airobi is a prime example of that migration(移民), with its population pushing upward and its boundaries pushing outward.Nairobi, like most cities in Africa, is experiencing dramatic growth, said Assaf Anyamba, a USRA/GESTAR scientist at NASA who was born in Kenya. Anyamba pointed to areas that have s
38、een a lot of change over the years, like the Mombasa Road and Karura Forest.While such migration often mirrors economic advancement, it also presents socioeconomic and environmental challenges. Rapid urban growth puts more pressure on existing infrastructure(基础设施). Experts also note that it discoura
39、ges the preservation of natural habitat in favor of building more developments. In Nairobi, urbanization has caused the city to encroach(蚕食)on former green spaces like the nearby national parks and forests.The booming population in Kenya also has sparked concern among some analysts. They say that th
40、e flooding in of people will bring rising rates of youth unemployment and poverty. If Kenyas rapid urbanization is left unmitigated, the country could see even higher rates of unemployment, specifically within its youth population, wrote Raphael Obonyo, a representative for the World Bank Group.Keny
41、as government has recognized these challenges, according to its National Bureau of Statistics, and is working toward creating a national urban policy. The government set forward its plan in Kenyas Vision 2030, which aims to transition to a newly-industrializing, middle-income country providing a hig
42、h quality of life to all its citizens in a clean and secure environment.32. What are the experts concerned about in Paragraph 4?A. The protection of natural habitat discourages the citys development.B. The public facilities might be too old for people in the city.C. Some green spaces may disappear a
43、s a result of urbanization.D. The migration may put more pressure on employment.33. What does the underlined word unmitigated in paragraph 5 probably mean?A. uncontrolled B. unknown C. uncovered D. unfinished34. What is the local governments attitude to the future of the city?A. Positive. B. Worried
44、. C. Proud. D. Doubtful.35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Fast-growing African CitiesB. Nairobi Swells with Urban GrowthC. Nairobi, A Newly-industrialized African CityD. Unavoidable Problems of Urbanization in Africa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。From Th
45、anksgiving to New Year, its time to enjoy our favorite holiday traditions, celebrating around the table, and making new memories with friends and family. 36 Cook and bake with extreme care 37 However, be sure to prevent against kitchen fires when youre cooking and baking. That includes keeping child
46、ren and flammable items such as grocery bags and kitchen towels away from the stove and oven. Clean up oil spills as you go to remove another fire risk. If youre deep frying a turkey, make sure you keep the fryer well away from structures and trees. 38 Watch out the Christmas treesOld fashioned Chri
47、stmas celebrations featured wax candles on live tree branches-inside homes! Today we know better, but risks still remain. If your family prefers real trees, be sure to water yours every day because dry needles and wood catch fire more easily. Go ahead and use many strings(线)of light, but dont plug m
48、ore than 3 strings into each other. 39 And be sure to always unplug the lights before leaving the house or going to sleep. 40 Nothing takes the chill off winter holidays like the light and heat of a fire on your hearth (壁炉). Just make sure that all the fuel-from wrapping paper to rugs to clothing-is
49、 at least three feet away from the flames. Use a fire screen to keep ashes and logs from escaping. Lastly, make sure all fires are fully put out before you turn in for the night.A. Keep the fuel off your fireplacesB. Stay away from the dangerous fuelsC. Replace light strings that are worn or broken.
50、D. Delicious food can be cooked with high quality fryers.E. No holiday celebration would be complete without a big dinner.F. Of course, dont forget to follow the instructions for your fryer.G. Here are some useful fire safety tips that can ensure a safe and happy festival for you.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分4
51、5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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A little dog has broken hearts across South Korea after sitting loyally outside its owners home for three years. It was 41 that its owner had been taken to a 42 with dementia(痴呆).An elderly woman from the souther
52、n port city of Busan 43 the little lovely pet a few years ago and named it Fu Shi. The 44 lived happily until the owner was hurt badly in her brain 45 one day, which eventually 46 to dementia. Because of her serious illness, the woman was 47 to a nursing home where she was 48 constant specialized ca
53、re. When the woman went there, the dog was left behind, but 49 remained outside the home waiting for its owner to 50 .Many kind people 51 that the animal could be seen at the long lane by its owners 52 every day, according to OC. The animal reportedly returned 53 the abandoned house at the end of ea
54、ch day and survived by eating food 54 by neighbours.An animal rescue charity was eventually 55 and after a vet gave it a complete 56 , the animal was determined to be 8 years old. It was also found to be suffering from some kind of the worms which do harm to its 57 for a long time. It then was given
55、 a(n) 58 and made a 59 recovery after a few weeks in the animal rescue charity. After a lot of media reported the animal, Fu Shi was adopted by another family and has been renamed as Sky. 60 , it can live a happy life there.41. A. unaware B. unsure C. unhappy D. unwilling42. A. house B. hospital C.
56、center D. nursing home43. A. found B. adopted C. sent D. left44. A. woman B. neighbour C. pair . owner45. A. by car B. by mistake C. by chance D. by design46. A. equaled B. added C. turned D. led47. A. carried B. taken C. called D. appealed48. A. receiving B. giving C. achieving D. suffering49. A. i
57、mpatiently B. quietly C. loyally D. unwillingly50. A. die B. return C. depart D. help51. A. argued B. requested C. reported D. watched52. A. home B. yard C. garage D. bedroom53. A. inside B. beside C. behind D. over54. A. left about B. left over C. left out D. left off55. A. organized B. founded C.
58、donated D. contacted56. A. fund B. measure C. cure D. check57. A. teeth B. health C. skin D. legs58. A. pill B. injection C. treatment D. operation59. A. late B. well C. bad D. full60. A. Hopefully B. Awfully C. Regretfully D. Successfully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。L
59、istening is an art which one has to develop. Listening means 61 (understand) and learning from a person. It pays nothing if you start listening, and you will get to know things from others.In this world everybody wants to speak and very few are good listeners. Very often, those who listen 62 (flood)
60、 with friends. People want a good listener, not a good 63 (speak) because everyone himself is a good speaker. Everybody has 64 moving story and sorrow 65 (share) but the problem is, there is no one to listen. Why is 66 (marry) not being successful nowadays? Why is divorce happening? Because of lack
61、of listening. Now people dont listen to each other, due to 67 they cannot understand each other.Listening is very important for every relationship. Everybody should learn to listen. Listen to 68 (you), your thoughts, your actions. Listening to ourselves 69 (tell) us what kind of person we are. It is
62、 very important to understand first ourselves, our abilities, our weaknesses etc and then to understand others. You can only understand 70 listening. There is a message behind every talk. Lets become a good listener and listen from heart not from ears.第四部分 写作(共两节，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
63、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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。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。Ann often gets up early for a walk in the park by a river. It is a shorter walk from his dormitory at the univ
64、ersity. One morning, although Ann walked at the side of a river, she saw an old woman seated on a bench. She remembered seeing the sad-looking woman a few time before. As she passed by, Anns eyes met the womans. Ann felt very emotional, but she suddenly sat down next the woman and invited the woman
65、to walk with her. Ann didnt know what the woman would react, but the woman smiled and took up her hands. After that, the woman is happier as she sat in the park, waiting to walk with her new friend.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)最近有新闻称甘肃省万亩防护林被砍伐，敦煌防沙最后屏障几近失守。假定你是某中学学生李华，请据此写一篇文章向某英语报社投稿，内容包括：1.表达担忧；2.阐述防护林的重要性；3.提出你的建议。可能用到的词汇：防护林：protective forest 亩：acre注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
