1、 高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家遂宁二中高2021级2019-2020学年第一学期半期考试英语试题考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分第一部分 听力（每小题1.5分，满分30分）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.When did the man go to Canada?A.Last year.B.Two years ago.C.Five years ago.2.What does t
2、he woman ask the man to do?A.Get her some water.B.Buy her some plants.C.Water her plants.3.What is the man doing?A.Asking for leave.B.Making a complaint.C.Talking with his boss.4.What will the woman do next?A.Take some exercise.B.Do her homework.C.Attend a class.5.Where does the conversation take pl
3、ace?A.At a restaurant.B.At a supermarket.C.At a hotel.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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至7题。6.Where are the speakers?A.At the airport.B.In the school.C.In the company.7.What will
4、the woman do this afternoon?A.Give a lecture.B.Travel on business.C.Visit a computer company.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8.What do we know about the woman?A.She will have a baby.B.She lives with her parents.C.She wants to rent a small house.9.What is the man probably?A.A doctor.B.A landlord.C.A house agent.听第8段材
5、料，回答第10至12题。10.What is the possible relationship between the speakers?A.Colleagues.B.A couple.C.Neighbors.11.What will the man do tomorrow morning?A.Buy a book.B.Make a call.C.Take photos.12.When does the conversation take place?A.In the evening.B.In the afternoon.C.In the morning.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。1
6、3.What is the man doing?A.Applying for a loan.B.Having a drink.C.Searching the Internet.14.How does the man plan to deal with the drinks?A.Ship them abroad.B.Sell them directly to the public.C.Sell them through other companies.15.What do we know about the mans company?A.The product is mainly targete
7、d at young people.B.The production process is very complicated.C.They will use imported fruits as raw materials.16.Where will the man do his marketing?A.On TV.B.In the street.C.On the Internet.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Where does the speaker come from?A.America.B.England.C.Australia.18.What do people thi
8、nk of Americans?A.Impolite.B.Self-centered.C.Humorous.19.What did the speaker like to do in the afternoon in England?A.Have a cup of tea.B.Watch comedy shows.C.Play with her friends.20.What did the speaker find amazing in England?A.The people.B.The tea shop.C.The old buildings.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第
9、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。 ASpecial ProgramsCareer StoriesWhat do you want to be when growing up? Hear first-hand from four Science Centre staff on the different career paths they have taken. Our real-life role models share their experiences and demonstr
10、ate that pathways to success, while unique to everyone, are based on the development of 21st century competencies and a commitment to lifelong learning.Duration: 60 minutesTime: 10:30-11:30Dates: May 13 & 27, 2018 Price: $15 per student Climate ChangeUnderstand the complex connections between human
11、activity, greenhouse gases, heat transfer and climate change. Investigate past climate data, see ocean acidification in action and compare Canada to the world. Use a physical climate model to test whether you can stabilize the Earths climate.Duration: 45 minutesTimes: 10-10:45, 11-11:45, 12-12:45, 1
12、-1:45 and 2-2:45Date: June 18, 23 &24, 2018 Price: $10 per student Characteristics of ElectricityWitness the power of electricity with shocking demonstrations. From Galvani to Tesla, rediscover the practical applications of current, circuits and resistance. Understand how electric energy is generate
13、d, and be a part of a human electric circuit. Get energized with a spark-tacular static electric discharge (静电释放)！Duration: 55 minutesTime: 11-11:55Date: July 24, 2018 Price: $10 per studentMental Health: The Science of AnxietyYour heart is racing, your mouth is dry and your stomach is in knots! Don
14、t worry, everyone feels anxious sometimes. Explore whats really going on in our brains when we experience anxiety, how it affects our bodies and why stress can sometimes be a good thing. This presentation explains how our brains and bodies react to stress, while introducing students to evidence-base
15、d approaches. Mental health applies to everyone-we can all take steps to enjoy life and deal with the challenges you face each day!Duration: 45 minutesDates: August7, 8, 9, 10&11, 2018 Price: $10 per student21.What do we know about the program Career Stories?A. It offers tips on lifelong learning.B.
16、 It is presented with moral stories.C. It is based on first-hand experiences.D. It provides practical pathways to success.22.Which of the programs is available in June?A. Career StoriesB. Climate ChangeC. Characteristics of ElectricityD. Mental Health: The Science of Anxiety23.What can you acquire i
17、n Mental Health: The Science of Anxiety?A. How mental concerns are handled.B. How electric energy is generated.C. How a human electric circuit developsD. How extreme feelings affect our bodies.BCooking programs and classes for children seem to positively influence childrens food preferences and beha
18、viors，according to a recent review. And，although the review didnt look at long-term effects of such programs，the findings suggest that such programs might help children develop long-lasting healthy habits.This research comes at a time when childhood obesity (肥胖) rates have been rising rapidly. More
19、than one-third of adolescents in the United States were obese in 2012，according to the US.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)This trend has been caused，at least in part，by a significant decrease in the amount of meals that people consume at home since the 1980s， according to background
20、information in the study.Cooking education programs，such as Food Explorers，teach children about new healthy foods and how to prepare them. They also stress the importance of eating five fruits and vegetables every day. A volunteer parent explains a new food to the group，and the kids make something b
21、ased on the lesson，such as fruit or vegetable salad. Depending on the program，kids may be sent home with information about healthy foods to bring to their parents，the review explained.The study team reviewed eight other studies that tested different types of cooking education programs. Children in t
22、hese classes were between 5 and 12 years old，according to the review. The goal of the study team was to learn more about developing an efficient program to encourage healthy food choices that last a lifetime. The study found that it is particularly important to expose kids to healthy foods on a numb
23、er of occasions. This makes them feel comfortable with the new foods，which helps them build healthy habits.The study stressed the importance of getting parents involved in their childrens eating habits. Parents who are unable to enroll their kids in a cooking class can achieve similar benefits by ha
24、ving their kids help them while they prepare meals at home. Children are more comfortable at home，which makes them more receptive to new foods because they will make the connection to a positive experience.24What can we infer from the second paragraph?AEating out frequently causes obesity. BChildhoo
25、d obesity is totally caused by eating habit.CChildhood obesity rates have been rising rapidly since 2012. DFood consumption has decreased significantly since the 1980s.25On cooking education programs，_ Achildren learn how to prepare foods from their parentsBchildren will learn how to cook in the com
26、pany of their parentsCchildren may learn information unknown to their parentsDchildren focus more on cooking skills than on information about healthy foods 26Which of the following categories does this passage belong to?AEducation Systems.BScience and Technology.CParent-child Relationship.DPublic He
27、alth Research.27The purpose of the passage is _Ato inform the readerBto entertain the readerCto discuss with the readerDto warn the readerCLet me tell you about the relationship with the school desk. From my first day at Penny Camp Elementary School in 1982, it was terrible. This is how it went down
28、: 5 seconds into class, the foot starts bouncing; 10 seconds in, both feet; 15 seconds, I bust out the drums! After a few minutes, its all over. Im trying to put my leg behind my neck. No, that desk and I didnt get along.Sitting still was hard enough, but I also struggled with reading. Reading out l
29、oud in class was a special kind of hell(地狱). By the third grade I had progressed from being one of “those kids” to being the “special kids”. I was found to have multi-language based learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder (A.D.D)(注意力缺陷障碍症). I was turned into a “patient” who needed treat
30、ment rather than a human being with differences. I struggled with severe anxiety and depression at age 10.I survived this time in my life because of my mom. She knew in her heart that her child wasnt broken and didnt need to be fixed. My mom was right. When I think back on my school experience. I re
31、alized it wasnt the A.D.D that disabled me. What disabled me were limitations not in myself but in the environment. Ive come to believe that I did not have a disability, as it is common to say, but experienced disability in environments that could not accommodate and accept my differences.In the fal
32、l of 1977, after two years at Loyola University, where my learning differences were fully accommodated, I transferred to(转学) Brown University, where I graduated with an honors degree in English literature. I still cant spell or sit still, but I now use support and technology to relieve my weakness a
33、nd build a life on my strengths. I dont feel stupid anymore and I know that I and others like me can live good lives despite these challenges.28What does the author want to tell us in the first paragraph?AHe didnt like study. BHe used to be active at school.CHe suffered from a broken desk.DHe had tr
34、ouble sitting still in class.29How did the author probably feel in class in his early school years?AExited. B. Uneasy. C. Interested. D. Bored.30Which of the following is correct according to the last paragraph?AHe is living a good life with his weakness. BHis disability has been cured by technology
35、.CHe got his honors degree in English literature in the fall of 1977.DHe was transferred to Brown University because of his disability.31From the passage we learn that _.Aa disability is nothing but a differenceBfamilys support is the most importantCdisabled people cant live well however hard they w
36、orkDsometimes limitations of the environment disable a personDGoogles data centers and the offices for its 60,000 staff will be powered entirely by renewable energy from next year, which the company has called a “landmark moment”. The internet giant is already the worlds biggest corporate buyer of r
37、enewable electricity, last year buying 44of its power from wind and solar farms. Now it will be 100, and an executive said it would no longer refuse to invest in nuclear power in the future. Oman said it had taken Google five years to reach the 100 target, set in 2012, because of the complexity invo
38、lved with negotiating power purchase agreements. The companys biggest demand for energy is its data centers and it admits their overall thirst for power is growing. Google was now looking to sign 10-year agreements for low-carbon power that was constant, such as hydro，biomass and nuclear. “We want t
39、o do contracts on renewable power, it could be biomass if the fuel source is steady and enough，it could be nuclear fuel. Were looking at all forms of low-carbon generation.”But he said new nuclear power was “controversial”, the possible safety consequences were much more “dramatic” than with renewab
40、le sources, and the price was “much more difficult to guarantee” than when funding solar panels and wind turbines. “We dont want to refuse to sign a nuclear agreement if it meets our goals of low price, safety, and other factors. We dont want to rule that out, but today we cant positively say there
41、are nuclear projects out there that meet this standard,” he said.The companys 100 renewable energy does not mean Google is getting all its energy directly from wind and solar power, but that on an annual basis the amount it purchases from renewable sources matches the electricity its operations cons
42、ume.32A “landmark moment” for Google refers to_Aits efforts in saving energy Bits growing demand for employeesCits progress in using renewable energy Dits becoming the worlds biggest company33What made Google slow in achieving its target? ANegotiations on agreements BHigh consumption of energyCThat
43、shortage of energy DThat the peoples hearing might be affected 34What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? ANuclear power is an ideal choice BSolar and wind power is not safe enoughCIts unwise to invest in solar and wind power DGoogle is unlikely to use nuclear energy soon35What is the purpose in writi
44、ng this text? ATo show Googles profit goal in global market BTo talk about Googles move to use new energy CTo recommend a new kind of renewable energyDTo urge the public to use renewable energy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。 What Type of College is Right for You?When
45、 deciding what colleges to apply for, you may feel stressed about what type of campus you want to live and study at. 36 Do you want to know everybody at your school, or are you looking for more of a college town experience where you meet new people every day? 37 Are you looking for a liberal art sch
46、ool or a more STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) focused college? Maybe you want to attend a school more specific to what you may want to do in the future, like a music or art based school. Another aspect or factor into your decision is the kinds of activities the college offers. 38 On
47、ce you start collecting a list of places you are thinking about, the next thing to do is to consult your college counselors and start your applications. When applying for college, make sure to get help and advice from the college counselors, who always have their doors open to keep students on track
48、 when it comes to the college process. 39 Keeping them up to date on how far along you are in the process will help the college counselors get their job done and make your application a success.Once those applications are in, the hardest part comes next: waiting. 40 As soon as the results come out,
49、you will know which school is right for you, whether it is your top choice or something else down your list.A. The next step is finding what college suits you academically.B. They also invite students to email any question they may have.C. One of the first things that colleges look at is your past s
50、chool record.D. This is also the time to reflect on which college you are hoping to get into.E. Sports, the arts and other interests can be a huge part in determining the right school.F. Choosing between a larger or smaller campus is the first step to narrow down which college is right for you.G. Yo
51、u should be thinking well in advance about which teachers you want to make recommendations to.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45） 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题15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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Every morning, on my way to work, I see homeless people sleeping on sidewalks. Clearly theyre
52、in need of _41 _. I feel it a(n) _42_ to see this, and most people walk by, _43_ the homeless dont exist, and dont offer any help at all, not even a _44 _. Recently, it has been extremely cold, making things especially _45 _for the homeless.Usually I arrive at work around 8 am, when the homeless are
53、 still asleep. Im not sure whether its a good _46 _ to leave something for them while theyre _47 _, as it may get stolen or they may not even _48 _.Today, I _49 _ someone, who seemed to be homeless, sitting on the sidewalk, awake. I had some time _50 _ I was due to start work, so I dashed across the
54、 street to ask if I could get anything for him to drink or eat. He wanted a Cola, so I went and got this for him _51 _ a banana.I gave him the drink and banana, then went back to my office across the street, and went upstairs to get the bag I recently _52 _ with everyday items. Id been planning to g
55、ive it to someone in need, so this was a great _53 _. I hurried back to give the bag to the stranger, who was _54 _.Society may feel uncomfortable with homeless people. _55 _, we must remember theyre just like us. Theyre just down on their luck _56 _ different reasons. If we _57 _to those in need, o
56、ur hearts will grow and we can _58 _ make our world better.Singer Phil Collins sang a song titled Another Day in Paradise, which _59 _ us to be grateful for the many blessings we have and not to _60 _ those who are less fortunate. 41. A. balance B. significance C. performance D. assistance42. A. reg
57、ret B. duty C. advance D. equality43. A. imagining B. pretending C. expecting D. announcing44. A. word B. hug C. pity D. gift45. A. absurd B. boring C. complex D. tough46. A. idea B. excuse C. lesson D. reason47. A. relaxed B. absent-minded C. unaware D. dizzy48. A. know B. want C. share D. afford49
58、. A. approached B. spotted C. recognized D. interviewed50. A. when B. since C. before D. unless51. A. instead of B. except for C. regardless of D. along with52. A. replaced B. packed C. decorated D. combined53. A. trail B. honor C. opportunity D. reward54. A. grateful B. careful C. hopeful D. skillf
59、ul55. A. Besides B. Therefore C. Meanwhile D. However56. A. because B. of C. for D. in57. A. look out B. break out C. reach out D. turn out58. A. truly B. properly C. deliberately D. approximately59. A. intends B. reminds C. promises D. persuades60. A. trick B. blame C. doubt D. forget 第二节 （共10小题；每小
60、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。When thinking of the typical high school experience, I believe homecoming (同学会) is one of the most important 61._ (event) that jump into my mind. It is 62._ tradition to welcome former graduates from our school. My homecoming 63._ (hold) last night. It was
61、 the usual scene for these events. The girls were dressed and well-prepared 64._ the dance. The music was very loud. After about an hour, everyone got 65._ (bore) and some boys decided to play a football game. Overall though, it was a good time. My favorite part about homecoming was the things that
62、didnt 66._ (actual) happen at the dance. We girls spent hours 67._ (curl) our hair, making up our faces and taking beautiful pictures with our friends. The day after homecoming 68._ (be) filled with phone calls from friends. They were eager 69._ (tell) me all about their night and who they danced wi
63、th. It was in these little things 70._ the real memories were made. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分） 第一节 短文改错（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。
64、Is it necessary to practice handwriting? Some students consider handwriting least important than before. They preferred the keyboard to the pen now, for the former is fast, convenient and clear. They think it is waste of time practicing handwriting. However, others think Chinese handwriting is an im
65、portant part of our traditional culture.Though computers are very convenient, but handwriting still plays an important role in the modern world. Beside, beautiful handwriting makes a good impression in others. It shows your attitude to do things. Chinese character are very beautiful and rich in cult
66、ure. As for me, when reading a neat written article, you will feel pleased and relaxed.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）目前学校里出现了一批不吃早餐或午餐或晚餐的学生，并且队伍还在不断壮大，请你就此现象写一篇英语短文，分析其可能原因并且谈谈你自己的看法。原因看法1. 2. 12注意： 字数120词左右。 遂宁二中高2021级2019-2020学年第一学期半期考试英语答案听力：1-5 CCBAA 6-10 AAACB 11-15 BAACA 16-20 CABAC阅读：21-23 CBA24-27 ACDA28-
67、31 DBAD 32-35 CADB36-40 FAEBD完型：41-45 DABAD 46-50ACBBC 51-55 DBCAD 56-60 CCABD语法填空：61. events62. a63. was held64. for65. bored 66. actually67. curling68. was69. to tell 70. that短文改错:1.leastless2. preferredprefer3. waste of time 前面加 a4.but 删掉5. BesideBesides6.inon7.dodoing 或 do 去掉8. charactercharacte
68、rs9. neatneatly10.youI写作:As we all know, we are what we eat. But what if we eat nothing? Recently, I notice a strange phenomenon on campus that some students dont take their regular meals, and the number is still on the increase. As for the possible reasons, no enough time could come first. Loaded w
69、ith so much homework, they have to sacrifice their dinner time to complete those bitter-and-sweet task. Another reason may fall on losing weight, especially for girls. For young people, its natural to pursue something beautiful. However, health counts most, so I go against their behavior. Only when you have a good knowledge of what you learn can you finish the homework fast. On the other hand, being young is the most beautiful thing. If you want a good figure badly, taking exercise would be your first choice. 高考资源网版权所有，侵权必究！