1、20202021学年第二学期期中检测高二英语试题本试卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分，共12页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。考试结束后，将第II卷答题卷和答题卡一并交回。注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号和准考证号填写在答题卡和第II卷答题卷规定的位置上。2.第I卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。3.第II卷答题卷必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卷各题目指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带
2、。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。第I卷(共100分)第一部分 听力(共两节，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. What does the man offer to do?A. Paint the doors. B. Paint the ceiling. C. Look for a job.2. Where are the speakers?A. At home. B. In a
3、 shop. C. In a restaurant.3. What time is the train leaving?A. At 10:55. B. At 10:35. C. At 10:25.4. How does the woman feel about the man?A. Sympathetic. B. Indifferent. C. Angry.5. What will the man do next?A. Go for a bike ride. B. Play basketball. C. Have a rest.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
4、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. What did the man do last Saturday?A. He studied a lot. B. He joined a club. C. He went camping.7. Why do people join Flash Play?A. To experience a crisis. B. To make friends. C. To e
5、arn money.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. When did the woman have an interview?A. 2 days ago. B. 5 days ago. C. A week ago.9. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Give a call to ask about the result.B. Have some coffee for relaxation.C. Be patient and wait for the result.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. How wil
6、l the woman spend her summer holiday?A. Study at home. B. Work in the shop. C. Travel with her mother.11. With whom does the man plan to go to the seaside?A. His parents. B. His friends. C. His brothers.12. What lessons does the woman want to take?A. Piano. B. Swimming. C. English.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四
7、个小题。13. Where does Sally want to go?A. The zoo. B. The London Eye. C. The Covent Garden.14. What is Billy interested in?A. Boats. B. Operas. C. Paintings.15. What does the man suggest the woman do in Oxford Street?A. Do some shopping. B. Enjoy an opera. C. Visit her parents.16. What is the woman rel
8、ated to the man?A. His mother. B. His wife. C. His guide.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. Whom is the speaker talking to?A. Students parents. B. Visitors. C. New students.18. How many departments are there in the college?A. 4. B. 5. C. 6.19. Where do the teachers in the English department mainly come from?
9、A. England and America. B. America and Australia. C. America and Canada.20. Which is the largest building in the college?A. The main library. B. The dining hall. C. The English department building.第二部分 阅读理解(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。ASHARK CO
10、NSERVATION IN SOUTH AFRICATake a two-week trip that you will never forget as a volunteer with sharks on abeautiful stretch of South Africas coastline. Head out to sea to witness one of the worlds most powerful(and most misunderstood)creatures on this inspiring project, enjoying watching them from bo
11、th above and below water.The DAY-BY-DAY scheduleDay 1: Arrive in Cape Town on a Sunday. You will be collected from the airport and spend your first night in a guest house in the city centre.Day 2: You will be collected bright and early from the guest house and taken down to the project. The drive ta
12、kes about 90 minutes. You will receive a welcome and head out to sea to witness your first sharks!Day 3+: Most days you will be out on the boat with the sharks, depending on weather. Help out with the full range of tasks on the boats, and in conservation initiatives on land too.Last day: On the fina
13、l day of your project you will be taken back to Cape Town for your onward travel.The price is829, including the voluntary work programme with accommodations, airport transfers, one night in a guest house in Cape Town, breakfasts daily and lunches when on the boats. Your trip can be extended at a cos
14、t of375 per week.It is an amazing experience! Some volunteers planned to stay for 4 weeks, extended to 6 weeks and still didnt want to come home. If youd like to chat about this holiday or need help, were very happy to help.Call us at 01273 823 700.Email us at .21. When will you really begin your sh
15、ark watching trip?A. On a Monday. B. On a Friday. C. On a Saturday. D. On a Sunday.22. What will you probably do on the third day if weather permits?A. Buy some souvenirs. B. Return to Cape Town.C. Sail on the ocean. D. Dive with sharks.23. How much will you spend on a three-week shark conservation
16、trip?A.375. B.750. C.829. D.1,204.BA clever technologist took steamboat inventions and turned them into the first commercial steamboat service.Although Robert Fulton did not invent the steamboat, as is commonly believed, he played an important role in making steamboat travel a reality. He was born i
17、n Pennsylvania in 1765. As a young man, he set out to make his name as a portrait painter. His career took him to Europe and into the orbit of people with the power to support him politically and financially.Fulton entered London society after he painted Benjamin Franklins portrait. While abroad, Fu
18、lton left the arts for a career in shipbuilding. He was interested in the recently-invented steam engine, and thought it could be used to power ships. Fultons vision was not original; many others had entered the field, and the unfortunate inventor John Fitch had built a working steamship already. Bu
19、t like Henry Ford, Fultons talent lay not in the invention but in the products application in the marketplace.Fulton didnt focus entirely on the steamboat. In 1804, he tested the first submarine successfully, which he had built for the British Royal Navy. His invention would make him a celebrity upo
20、n his return to the United States two years later. Fultons partner Robert Livingston obtained an exclusive license for steamboat Services on New Yorks Hudson River. It was time for Fulton to deliverTo build an efficient, reliable steamboat, Fulton used a special English steam engine. The ships botto
21、m was flat and its stern was square. The steamboat Clermont made its debut(首次亮相)on August 17,1807, steaming up the river from New York to Albany, and it soon entered commercial services. The hilly terrain of New York made water transport faster than land transport, and Fultons boat-formerly known as
22、 the North River Steamboat-was a hit. Within five years, Fulton would he running services on six major rivers plus the Chesapeake Bay, and bring in great profits.24. What can he inferred from Paragraph 3?A. Henry Ford was as unfortunate as John Fitch.B. Fulton left the arts as he couldnt support him
23、self.C. Henry Ford was talented in product application.D. Fulton was the first to create a working steamship.25. When did Fulton become a celebrity in the United States?A. In 1804. B. In 1806. C. In 1807. D. In 1812.26. What is mentioned about Clermont?A. It earned Fault much money. B. It operated f
24、or five years.C. It had an American steam engine. D. It was not accepted by people at first.27. Whats the best title of the text?A. Robert Fulton: A Great Inventor B. Robert Fulton and his SteamboatC. Steamboats Changing Water Transport D. The History of Commercial SteamboatsCJournalists are the maj
25、or group of people who make their living from writing. Many young people who see themselves as future novelists choose journalism as a way of earning a living while developing their writing skills. Although writing for newspapers and writing for books require different qualities. the aspiration(志向)t
26、o be a great writer is not one to be discouraged in a would-be journalist.Most people want their work to be recognized by others. This helps to give it value. Some people also want themselves to be recognized, so that they have status (地位) in the eyes of society. It is not a bad motive to wish to be
27、 famous, but this must never become your main reason for being a journalist. You will not be a good journalist if you care more for impressing your audience than for serving their needs.Knowing the power of the printed or spoken word or image, some people enter journalism for the power it will give
28、them to influence people. There is a strong belief that journalists control the mass media but the best journalists recognize their role as servants of the people. There is a difference between the desire to influence events for your own sake, and the desire to do it for other people. You should nev
29、er use journalism for selfish ends, but you can use it to improve the life of other people.Curiosity is a natural part of most peoples characters and an important ingredient for any journalist. Lots of young men and women enter the profession with the desire to know more about the world without need
30、ing to specialize in limited fields of study. Most journalists tend to know a little bit about a lot of things, rather than a lot about one subject. Knowledge has many uses. It can simply help to make you a fuller and more interesting person. It can also give you power over people, especially people
31、 who do not have that particular knowledge. Always bear in mind that power can be used in a positive way to improve peoples lives.28. What can we know from the first paragraph?A. Journalists are most likely to become great writers.B. Writing for newspapers is similar to writing for novels.C. Journal
32、ism can be used as a means to improve writing.D. Most of the journalists make a living by writing books.29. Why do some people want themselves to be recognized?A. To earn much wealth. B. To get great power.C. To gain high position. D. To learn rich knowledge.30. What is most necessary for journalist
33、s according to Paragraph 4?A. Having a wide range of knowledge. B. Being specialized in a certain field.C. Being good at making friends with others. D. Being able to speak a foreign language well.31. What does the text mainly talk about?A. The development of journalism. B. The challenges journalists
34、 face now.C. Why people choose a career in journalism. D. How to become a qualified journalist.DA new report connects eating eggs to an increased risk of heart disease. The results follow several earlier studies that found eating eggs was generally healthy. The study collects data from six other ear
35、lier studies. It shows a 6 percent increased risk of heart disease when the number of eggs a person ate each day increased by half an egg.Norrina Allen, an associate professor at Northwestern University said that, in the United States, eggs are generally one of the top sources of cholesterol(胆固醇)in
36、a persons daily food. People with higher levels of cholesterol in their food are at increased risk of the development of heart disease later in life. However, Allen added that she would not say that eggs are completely unhealthy. Im not saying that people should take them completely out of their foo
37、d, she said. Im just suggesting that people eat them in a proper amount.Some experts believe the new study does not prove that eggs are causing heart disease. Cholesterols role in the development of heart disease has been discussed for more than 30 years, said Bruemmer, an associate professor of med
38、icine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. This study does have clear shortcomings. including self-reporting at a single time point, he added.Bruemmer said, Eggs in moderation are probably acceptable from a nutritional standpoint. Moderation, he added, is less than one egg a day, includin
39、g eggs in foods such as bread.Holly Andersen, a doctor at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, agrees that the study has real shortcomings. One problem Andersen has with the study is that a lot of the egg-eating people in the study also appeared to be eating much meat and processed
40、 meat. If youre taking a lot of processed meat, it doesnt matter how many eggs youre eating, Andersen said.Also, Andersen said, The study can only show there is a relation between eggs eating and heart disease. But it cannot prove eggs are the cause of the disease. It may just be that people eating
41、a lot of eggs are also taking a lot of bacon.32. What does Norrina Allen agree with?A. Eggs are completely unhealthy. B. Eggs contain the most cholesterol.C. Eggs have no connection with heart disease. D. Eggs should be eaten in a right amount.33. What is Bruemmers attitude towards the study?A. Doub
42、tful. B. Interested. C. Concerned. D. Hopeful.34. What can we learn from Holly Andersens words?A. Eggs and meat cannot be eaten together. B. Processed meat should he avoided.C. Processed meat may cause heart disease. D. The study is supported by evidence.35. Whats the best title of the text?A. Is th
43、e cholesterol to blame for heart disease? B. Whats the proper amount of eggs eaten?C. Are eggs the top source of cholesterol? D. Do eggs cause heart disease?第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。Helping people is the backbone(支柱)of a healthy society. 36 This statement is
44、true and the following are some of the major benefits of assisting other people. 37 Researchers have done lots of work to prove that helping others does have a great effect on a persons happiness. Even though we usually feel the urge to compete with other people, taking time to assist others can be
45、very beneficial to us. The key to internal joy and happiness is simply helping those in need.Build trust. When people see that you have genuine intentions of assisting them, it is likely they are going to be very grateful. 38 Helping people is also a good way to create and develop trusty relationshi
46、p, particularly if you never expect anything to be given to you in return.Improve the community. The mentality of helping people is increasing in popularity since more people have realized that we do not need to fight for survival. A rising number of individuals now assist others without asking for
47、anything back. This has resulted in the change in attitude and people are now more giving, more willing and also much readier to offer assistance. 39 Helping other people is important as it helps to connect many people together. 40 The end result is an inspired community in general.A. Improve mental
48、 health.B. Increase happiness.C. It is believed that helping others is basically helping yourself.D. This improves the whole community and changes the atmosphere.E. If you often help others, you will become a more responsible person.F. As a result, they see you as a caring person and begin to trust
49、you.G. Those who offer help and get help come together and inspire one another.第三部分 英语知识运用(共3节，满分30分)第一节 完形填空(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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was New Year time. We were travelling in a van(货车) 41 toys to the homeless. When we 42 the spot, something caught
50、 my eye. Something or someone was moving in the rubbish. Soon I 43 that it was the home of a poor family. There were two children, both about my age at the time, and a lady I supposed to be their mother. They sat there hopelessly.As a little girl myself I was 44 interested in the little girl. How 45
51、 our lives were. She lived for the day, 46 through the rubbish for something to fill her stomach. I on the other hand was well looked after and never had to worry about 47 . I had a good education and thus a 48 future. I looked at the little girl. The only 49 she had was the worn-out dress that she
52、was wearing.Seeing this little girl I made the decision to give away a doll that had belonged to me straight away. When the van came to a 50 , I stepped out, called the girl over and 51 the doll in her hand. At first she looked at me with 52 and wasnt certain what to do, but then she smiled and I sa
53、w 53 in her eyes. I went back into the vehicle and we started to 54 off, and thats when we realized the little girl was running behind. We stopped again and opened the door. The girl had 55 with us. She looked directly at me and said two simple words Thank You.41. A. showing B. recommending C. distr
54、ibuting D. selling42. A. left B. changed C. chose D. approached43. A. guaranteed B. realized C. decided D. accepted44. A. still B. less C. especially D. probably45. A. similar B. different C. difficult D. ordinary46. A. searching B. getting C. running D. breaking47. A. food B. safety C. health D. tr
55、ansport48. A. doubtful B. distant C. promising D. foreseeable49. A. present B. decoration C. requirement D. possession50. A. station B. stop C. street D. signal51. A. tore B. placed C. dropped D. threw52. A. anger B. disappointment C. surprise D. pain53. A. loneliness B. astonishment C. anxiety D. h
56、ope54. A. walk B. get C. lift D. drive55. A. got along B. come along C. caught up D. turned up第II卷(共55分)第二节 单词拼写(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)根据下列句子及所给汉语注释或词首字母，写出空缺处单词的正确形式。56. I asked some of the most (有很大影响力的)and widely respected experts and they gave me some realistic suggestions.57. Im afraid the employer
57、 has some (偏见)against the young applicant.58. Japanese workers are generally highly (悲观的)about their futures in their current companies.59. He (提交)his proposal for urban development to the city council at the conference60. I havent seen Sara since she was a little girl, and she has changed beyond r
58、.61. Beijing enjoys a high r for its abundance of ancient architecture and museums.62. He got promoted in r for his great contributions for the company.63. He was completely a in reading and forgot even to take his meal.64. We should help each other in order to build a h society.65. A professional c
59、hess player usually doesnt like to play with an a .第三节 语法填空(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)阅读下列各句，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式(有提示词的，答案不多于3个单词；没有提示词的只能填一个)。66. It is not difficult (grasp) a foreign language if you spend time and effort on it.67. It is no use (try) to get back the lost time.68. The police (keep) track of
60、 the underground organization for two years.69. Mr. and Mrs. Williams adopted a child parents were dead.70. I still remember the paintings and the artists I saw at exhibition.第四部分 写作(共2节，满分40分)第一节 应用文写作假如你是李华，你们学校外教Mrs Smith想找一个入教她女儿中文。请你写信推荐你的朋友王琳，内容包括：1.写信目的2.推荐理由注意：1.词数80左右2.可适当增加细节，以使行文流畅.Dear M
61、rs. Smith, Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写(满分25分)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。续写的词数应为150左右。Jenny was the only child in her family. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldnt help weeping sorrowfully when she thought of the scolding from her mother
62、. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat. She stood beside a stand for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she gave a sigh and had to leave.The seller behind the stand n
63、oticed the young girl and asked, Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles?Oh, yes, but I dont have money on me, she replied.Thats nothing. Ill treat you today, said the man. Come in.The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, the smell so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently.What is it?
64、asked the man kindly.Nothing. Actually I was just touched by your kindness! said Jenny as she wiped her tears. Even a stranger in the street would give me a bowl of noodles while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a stranger!Hearing the wo
65、rds, the seller smiled, Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your gratitude to her?Jenny sat there, speechless and numb
66、 with shock; she remembered her mothers familiar face and weathered hands. Why didnt I think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel indebted. Why havent I thanked my mum for what she has done for me?On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rud
67、eness as soon as she arrived home.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；Paragraph 1: Approaching the doorway. Paragraph 2: A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back. 20202021学年第二学期期中检测高二英语试题答案第一部分：听力 (1.520=30)15 BCAAC 610 CBACB 1115 CABAA 1620 BCBCA第二部分：阅读（2.520=50）2123 ACD2427CBAB2831C
68、CAC3235 DACD3840CBFDG第三部分：第一节：完型（115=15）4145 CDBCB4650 AACDB5155 BCDDC第二节单词拼写(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）56. influential 57. prejudice58.pessimistic 59. submitted 60. recognition61.reputation 62.reward63.absorbed 64.harmonious 65.amateur 第三节语法填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）66. to grasp 67.trying 68. have been keeping 69
69、.whose 70.that 第四部分写作（共2节，满分40分）第一节应用文写作（满分15分）Dear Mrs Smith, Learning that youre looking for someone to teach your 9-year-old daughter Chinese, Im writing to recommend my friend Wang Lin. Self-discipline and diligence make Wang Lin one of the top students in the class. Being good at Chinese and En
70、glilsh, he once won the first prize in our school speech contest. Besides, he is easy-going and willing to help others. In short, Im convinced that hes an ideal candidate. Id appreciate it if you could consider my recommendation. Yours, Li Hua 第二节读后续写（满分25分）Paragraph 1：Approaching the doorway, Jenny
71、 took a deep breath. Tired and sad, she sat down in front of the house. “Where might my mother be?” she wondered. “Is she really so angry with me that she doesnt want to show any care for me?” Again, the scene of the quarrel appeared in her mind. She remembered her rudeness to her mother, and she ju
72、st realized that all the scolding from her mother was due to the fact that her mother really cared a lot about her. Tears rolled down her cheeks.Paragraph 2：A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back. She raised her head to see the familiar face and the worried eyes. “Here you come! Ive been lo
73、oking for you,” came the tired voice. Jenny couldnt help but throw herself into her mothers arms. “Im sorry and thank you for all you have done for me.” She expressed the sincere apology and the great gratitude. Then she felt the hug tightened.听力材料Text 1W: I have painted the doors, but I dont think
74、I can finish painting the ceiling. M: Come on, its mans job. Leave it to me. Text 2W: My husband and I have been kept here waiting nearly an hour for our meal!M: I am sorry. Our staff have been kept unusually busy now. We have so many guests today. I will see to it personally. Text 3M: When are the
75、other guys going to get here? The train is supposed to leave in fifteen minutes. W: It is 10:40 already. I told them to be here by 10:20. Text 4M: I have to do the washing-up early in the morning. W: Poor you. While you are doing the washing-up, I will be having breakfast in bed. Text 5W: Why dont y
76、ou go outside? Youre always sitting inside the house, mostly watching TV. Its summertime. Go for a bike ride with your friends or play basketball in the park. M: I dont feel like it. Summer is for being lazy. I work hard all year at school, and all I want to do in the summer is sit around and relax.
77、 Text 6W: Hi, Tom. What did you do last Saturday?M: I camped out in the suburbs of Beijing by joining a making-friend group. W: Oh, really? It is so called “Flash Play”?M: Yeah. I had doubt about it before. But now, I think it is a good way to make friends. W: Absolutely. Some of my friends have suc
78、h experiences. But I prefer to go out by myself. M: Haha, you are out. Now it is economic crisis. Everyone wants to save money but also wants to go out for fun. “Flash Play” can keep your money in your pocket. If you are upset, maybe they can make you happy. Text 7M: Oh, the phone is ringing!W: Wait
79、! Let me answer the phone. It must be mine! Hello, this is Betty speaking. Whos calling? What? Happy Coffee Shop? Wrong number!M: Wow. Why did you speak so rudely and loudly? W: I thought it was a call about the result of my interview. M: Darling. Please stop being so anxious. Didnt you say that the
80、y would inform you in a week? W: It has been two days M: You need to be patient. They can never decide an important thing like this in a great hurry. Try to calm down. W: Perhaps you are right. Ill just try to wait peacefully. M: Good. Text 8M: Hi, Jane. Where are you going this summer holiday? W: N
81、owhere. Im staying at home to help my mother in the shop. What are you going to do for the holidays, Tom? M: Im not sure yet. But Im thinking of going to the beach with my brothers. W: Thatll be nice. How long are you going to stay there? M: Couple of days, I guess. Say, would you like to come along
82、 with us? We can go swimming in the sea. W: Thanks, but maybe next time. My mother really needs some help in the shop. Besides, I dont want to miss my piano lessons. So have fun, and Ill see you in September. M: Well, see you then. Enjoy your holidays. Text 9W: Gerry, come and look at the informatio
83、n pack for our trip to London. M: There are so many things to do, Penny. I dont know where to start. W: Well, why dont we start with the kids? I dont think Sally would like the zoo. She always feels sorry for the animals, but shes been asking about the London Eye for weeks, so we have to go there. M
84、: Youre right. What about Billy? He loves boats, so its either the Thames or the zoo. W: Definitely the Thames for Billy. What about an opera at Covent Gardens for your parents? M: That would be great. So you dont want to go shopping in Oxford Street then? W: Which page is that on? Wow! This looks f
85、antastic. There are so many great shops in Oxford Street. Will you come with me? M: Ill come if you really want me to, dear. Text 10M: Boys and girls, our school is an international language college. As you see, there are a lot of buildings on campus. The college used to have four departmentsEnglish
86、, French, German and Russian. But there is now also a Chinese department. At the moment were outside your department, the English department, which is the largest department in the college. There are over 750 students in each grade and we have 350 teachers, including 150 professors. These teachers a
87、re from different countries, mainly from the USA and Canada, with a few from England and Australia. Youll have all your classes here in this building and all the professors from Canada are working here, so you can talk with them in your spare time. Now, lets walk over to the main library, which is the largest building in the college, just next to the English department building. Ah, this is the main library. OK, lets come to the next buildingthe dining hall, where you will have your meals every day.
