1、山东省济宁市嘉祥县第一中学2020-2021高二英语上学期期中试题注意事项：1、本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分150分，考试用时150分钟。2、答卷前，考生务必将自己的班别、姓名、考号填写在答题卡的密封线内。3、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。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。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 卷第一部分 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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的
2、时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A1915 B918 C915答案是C。1Where does the conversation probably take place?AIn a supermarket BIn the post office CIn the street2What did Carl do?AHe designed a medalBHe fixed a TV set CHe took a test3What does the man do?AHes a tailor BHes a waiter CHes a
3、shop assistant4When will the flight arrive?AAt 18：20 BAt 18：35 CAt 18：505How can the man improve his article?ABy deleting unnecessary wordsBBy adding a couple of pointsCBy correcting grammar mistakes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。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
4、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。听下面一段对话，回答67题。6What does Bill often do on Friday night?AVisit his parents BGo to the movies CWalk along Broadway7Who watches musical plays most often?ABill BSarah CBills parents听下面一段对话，回答89题。8Why does David want to speak to Mike?ATo invite him to a partyBTo discuss a
5、scheduleCTo call off a meeting9What do we know about the speakers?AThey are colleaguesBThey are close friendsCTheyve never met before听下面一段对话，回答10-12小题。10What kind of camera does the man want?AA TV camera BA video camera CA movie camera11Which function is the man most interested in?AUnderwater filmin
6、g BA large memory CAuto-focus12How much would the man pay for the second camera?A950 euros B650 euros C470 euros听下面一段对话，回答13-16题。13Who is Clifford?AA little girl BThe mans pet CA fictional character14Who suggested that Norman paint for childrens books?AHis wife BElizabeth CA publisher15What is Norma
7、ns story based on?AA book BA painting CA young woman16What is it that shocked Norman?AHis unexpected successBHis efforts made in vainCHis editors disagreement听下面一段独白，回答1720小题。17Who would like to make small talk according to the speaker?ARelativesBStrangersCVisitors18Why do people have small talk?ATo
8、 express opinionsBTo avoid argumentsCTo show friendliness19Which of the following is a frequent topic in small talk?APoliticsBMoviesCSalaries20What does the speaker recommend at the end of his lecture?AAsking open-ended questionsBFeeling free to change topicsCMaking small talk interesting第二部分 阅读理解(共
9、两节，满分50分)第一节 (共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)ACompetitionsThe National Association of Teachers of Singing （NATS) celebrates the art of singing through a series of competitions. They are designed to discover talented singers or performers who are rising stars in the profession. NATSAA CompetitionThe competiti
10、on takes place every other year and is only open to NATS members and students of NATS members. Preliminary competitions（初赛）are held at the regional level，with one winner from each of the 14 NATS regions.Entry Fee:$75Prizes: $13,000 for the winner; $6,000 for the runner-upDeadline for Application: Oc
11、tober 10,2021National Music Theater CompetitionIt is seeking the best soloists（独唱者，独奏者）who just want to move their careers forward. Players must be between 20 and 28 years old as of the application deadline.Entry Fee: $90(a half for students of NATS members)Prizes: $30,000. A half for the winner; on
12、e third for the runner-up; the rest for the third place.Deadline for Application: September 20, 2021 National Student Auditions（试音）The exciting experience of regional NATS Student Auditions is an annual national competition. It offers the opportunity to the top performers in each region to compete w
13、ith other top artists from the Continent. Entry Fee:$75Prizes: Awards for 1st,2nd and 3rd place will total $35,000Deadline for Application: August 15,2021Songwriting CompetitionThe competition is open to any songwriter whose work meets the requirements. The winner will have a chance to perform at th
14、e next NATS National Conference.Entry Fee: $30 for professionals (a half for full-time students)Prizes:$2,000 for the winner; $1,000 for the runner-upDeadline for Application:November 30, 2021 21.A performer in the second place in National Music Theater Competition will getA. $5,000 B. $10,000C. $12
15、,500 D. $15,00022. When can a player apply for National Student Auditions?A.On August 10,2021. B. On October 1,2021. C.On September 15,2021. D. On November 20,2021.23. Which only allows NATS members or their students to compete?A. NATSAA Competition. B. Songwriting Competition. C. National Student A
16、uditions. D. National Music Theater Competition.BBradley McConachie，a 33-year-old Australian is actually a student in international relations completing his PhD through Griffith UniversityHe came to Beijing for a cooperative research at Beijing University two years agoSuch an academic life was color
17、ful with a chance offered by the cultural exchanges project，“Im in China”Bradley was lucky to win the most“likes”for his photo story about his life in China and became one of 20 winners to visit locations by the project this summerAll the winners experiences were filmed to produce a reality show，My
18、Chinese Working Day，which will be broadcast by mid-SeptemberBradley was chosen to work as a recreational manager for a Chinese weddingThe film crew took them to many“amazing sites”and the staff at the resort taught them a lot about how to incorporate (体现)modern Chinese features while still keeping t
19、raditional customs “I would have to say two things stick out as the most memorable：the helicopter ride and talking with the staff at the hotel about how they organize weddings here in China,”he said. That was Bradleys first time to be in a helicopter, and he was too absorbed with the “stunning”view
20、of the coastline I think it is so important to show other Australians the different landscapes China has to offerI think so many Australians，when they think about China，imagine the historical sites of Beijing and the exciting things to see in Shanghai but have no idea about other beautiful places, l
21、ike Sanya or the many other places people have been taken to in this TV seriesIt was nice to experience these little touchesI was happy to be a part of that experience!”Bradley said24What made Bradleys life more colorful?AObtaining his PhD BThe cultural exchanges projectCThe research about Beijing U
22、niversityDThe interest in international relations25Why was Bradley given the chance?AHe produced the reality show BHis life in China was interestingCHe was one of the top 20 winnersDHe liked photo stories most26Which of the following best explains“stunning”in Paragraph 4 ?AFantastic BConfusing CAgre
23、eable DExtreme27What can we infer from the last paragraph?AIts difficult to produce moving TV seriesBBeijing and Shanghai are historical sitesCSanya is worth visiting for foreignersDMany Australians know little about ChinaCMy Side of the Mountain is a novel about a boy called Sam Gribley. 14-year-ol
24、d Sam Gribley lives in his familys crowded New York apartment. Unsatisfied with the situation, Sam plans to run away to his great-grandfathers abandoned（废弃的）farm in the woods near the small town of Delhi.Sams father allows it. He strongly believes Sam will come back once he realizes what its liketo
25、live without things like electricity and running Water.Then a bus takes Sam to Delhi. Sam uses fire to enlarge a trees inside and makes it his home. To seek food, he makes traps. While checking his traps，Sam spots a falcon（猎鹰）hunting for animals. Wanting a falcon to help hunt, Sam studies falconry a
26、t the towns library. He camps for days to ferret out the falcons nest. After finally piecing together its location, he steals a baby falcon and manages to train it to hunt for him. As winter approaches, Sam kills a deer for its skin and roasts deer meat for food.Spring arrives. Matt, a teenager repo
27、rter, arrives at Sams treehouse. Matt wants to write about Sams life on the Gribley farm and spends a week with Sam. Matt is very excited to be there while Sam is suddenly sad. Matts coming reminds him too much of life in New York City. There are his close friends and family members who were once ar
28、ound him, accompanying him, listening to him and talking to him.In June, Sams father announces that the entire family is moving to the farm. Sam is happy but also upset. It is the end of freedom.My Side of the Mountain is called a pleasant flight from civilization (文明社会)，written with real feeling fo
29、r the woods. By 1998, the book had been translated into numerous foreign languages, and visitors to Delhi often ask to see the farm where the novel is set.28.What does Sams father think of the life on an abandoned farm? A.Boring. B. Appealing. C. Inconvenient. D. Care-free.29. What does the underlin
30、ed phrase ferret outin Paragraph 3 mean? A.Build. B.Draw. C. Watch over. D. Track down. 30. Sam is in low spirits during the week with Matt probably because heA. achieves nothing in the woods B. has no chance to read Matts articleC. finds Matt difficult to get along withD. misses his family and frie
31、nds very much 31. What can we infer about My Side of the Mountain?A. It is well recognized and popular.B. It was published in the early 2lst century.C. It features simple words and predictable plots.D.It records Sam and Matts painful growth process.DOrganic food is very popular. It is also expensive
32、. Some organic food costs twice as much as non-organic food, but new parents and pet owners are willing to pay up to 200% more for organic food. However, there are people who think it is a waste of money.There is one main difference between organic and non-organic food. Organic farms do not use agri
33、cultural chemicals, such as pesticides. In many countries organic foods have special labels. These guarantee that the products are natural.Some people think organic means locally grown. Originally this was true. Over time organic farming became more difficult. The demand for organic food grew larger
34、 than the supply. Small companies had to sell out to large companies. There werent enough organic ingredients (原料), such as grain and cattle. This made it difficult for many organic companies to stay in business. Today, many large companies have an organic line of products.Is organic food more nutri
35、tious? This is part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers believe it is. They think agricultural chemicals cause health problems such as cancer. Many health professionals disagree. Few studies prove that organic foods prevent health problems. Health specialists worry more about bacteria (病毒), su
36、ch as E.coli and salmonella. These can get into contact with organic and non- organic food. Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully. Handling meat carefully is important too.Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better. Is tastier food worth the extra money? This is a matter of
37、 opinion. Whether it is healthier or not may require more research. However, organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than sorry.32. What is probably the major concern of organic food consumers?A. Freshness. B. Price. C. Safety. D. Variety.33. What is the doctors suggestion? A. Grow your own
38、food. B. Reduce the use of pesticides.C. Buy large companies products. D. Make sure the food is clean. 34. Which of the following do most people agree on organic food?A. It is more nutritious. B. It is easier to grow.C. It contains more fat. D. It tastes better. 35. Where does this text probably com
39、e from?A. A recipe book. B. A health magazine.C. A medical report. D. A chemistry paper.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。Saving the environment is a hot topic right now, and most companies are thinking of ways to go green, that is, to reduce pollution and save elect
40、ricity. 36How do you reduce energy use in your home? How do you make your home eco-friendly ? 37 Greenhouses look similar to the houses we live in today, with a few noticeable differences. They have solar panels on the roofs or have some kind of wind power to produce their own electricity. On sunny
41、or windy days when the house is not used，power is produced and stored in batteries（电池）for later use at night, while extra power is fed back into the power grid to make money. Imagine getting paid by the power company instead of paying the company. 38 One of the main reasons that we use so much power
42、 in our homes is to heat or cool them. “Green houses are very well insulated (隔热的)，keeping the temperature inside fixed. 39 Obviously, the appliances (家用电器) used inside our houses must also be“green”to limit the energy they use and the waste heat hey send out.40 This way, they can reduce the burden
43、(负担) on the environment for raw materials (原材料). You can paint your next house whatever color you like, but make sure it is “green.A. Used plastic, paper, and rubber are included.B. The answer might be to build a“green”house.C. Most importantly, solar energy or wind power is clean energy.D. Finally,
44、 “green houses are built largely from used materials.E. Not only large buildings but also small family houses are“green”.F. In the construction industry, this practice is also becoming popular.G. As a result, we can reduce the need for a lot of power to heat or cool them.第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共15
45、小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。It was in spring, 1968. I was standing beside a road, hoping someone could give me a 41 . I was heading back to campus that was miles away and was considering 42 .Many drivers slowed down and then 43 after having a look at me. I didnt 44 them.Wh
46、y would they pick up a bearded, long-haired stranger? My life was very 45 . I felt at a loss in college. I considered packing up my belongings when returning to my 46.Two hours passed. Finally a car 47 . I told the driver my destination. The college in Oneonta?Thats 48 . Get in, he said. Im Aaron. T
47、his is my wife, Sylvia. Im Dave, a junior, I said.Aaron asked what I was 49 in college. History, I said. Secondary education. So youll be a teacher, he said. I nodded. 50 ! He said excitedly. I was surprised by his reaction. Sylvia explained Aarons dream was to be a teacher. 51 , he couldnt afford c
48、ollege schooling. So he really 52 me.Aaron asked about my college life. I painted a positive picture of my 53. For the first time, I saw my future in front of me to be a good teacher. I was filled with a sense of 54 .Thanks to the couple, I gave up the idea of discontinuing my studies and finally 55
49、 a successful teaching career.41 Adirection Bchance Clift Djob42 Awalking forward Bdropping out Cmoving back D. checking in43 Aleft Bstopped Claughed Descaped44Atrust Bforget Cknow Dblame45Amessy Bsimple Cordinary Dhealthy46Ahome Bcamp Cdorm Doffice47Apulled in Bwent back Cpassed by Dbroke down48Aun
50、heard Battractive Cuncompleted Ddistant49Alecturing Bmajoring Cworrying Dchallenging50ASurprising BFantastic CBoring DTerrible51AInstead BOtherwise CHowever DTherefore52Ahated Bsupported Cpitied Dadmired53Aschool Bappearance CexperiencesDfamily54Apurpose Bachievement Csecurity Dhumor55Amissed Bbegan
51、 Creturned to Dput off第 卷第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)一 单词拼写 读完整个句子，然后写出单词的正确形式。56. Just like spoken language, body language v_ from culture to culture.57. His latest vision for “seawater rice” has also become a _(事实)58. It is indeed an honor for Chinas _ (科学的) research and Chinese medicine to be spread ar
52、ound the world.59. There is a _ (禁令) on smoking in the museum.60. But remember to return the _(帮助，恩惠) when he or she needs your help.61. The _ (可替代的) energy wont be used up.62. Babies can d_ their mothers voice from that of a female stranger.63. While working there, out of a strong p_ for knowledge,
53、 he continued to study.64. A teacher should not show p_ for any one of his pupils.65. He reached for the r_ control and pressed the “play” button.二 单句语法填空66. The teacher put emphasis_ the importance of speaking English every day.67. _ is reported, the number of smokers has dropped by 17% in just one
54、 year.68. John thinks it wont be long _ he is ready for his new job.69. Its no use _ (cry) over spilt milk.70. However, _ concerned Yuan Longping most was that farmers often had poor harvests and sometimes even had a serious shortage of food to eat.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是晨光中学的学生李华，一批来自英国的高中
55、生与你校学生开展了为期两周的交流活动。现在，他们即将回国，你将在欢送会上致辞。请根据以下提示写一篇发言稿，内容包括：1回顾双方的交流活动（如学习、生活等方面）；2谈谈收获或感想；3表达祝愿与期望。 注意： 1词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear friends,How time flies!_Thank you!第二节(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。I could smell the turkey cooking, even in the attic(阁楼
56、) where I was hiding out. I heard a laugh, too, and a bang from something being dropped. Our house was noisier since my new stepsister（继母） and stepmother moved inJen and Mom.I called her Mom, but the word felt uncomfortable, like a pair of shoes that pinched （夹脚）.I didnt remember my own mother; she
57、had died in an accident when I was a baby. It had always been just Dad and me. We were a team. Now, so much had changed, and sometimes I wished I had the magic to change it back.I heard Dads footsteps upstairs. Do you want to take Jen skating（滑雪）? he asked.“I guess.“ I sighed, thinking about how Dad
58、 and I usually spent Thanksgiving Day building a big snowman. But this year, Dad was too busy helping Mom cook the turkey（火鸡）.“Thanks, Dad said and put his arm around my shoulders. Well make that snowman later，” he promised.“Yeah,” I agreed, not too sure wed have time.Mom handed us some homemade coo
59、kies with smiling faces as we grabbed（拿起）our skates（滑雪板）. I had to admit, Mom came up with good ideas sometimes. Even though I liked that, I still couldnt help but feel as if she were changing everything.“No, thanks. Im not hungry, I said, although I was, a little.“Ready? I asked Jen. She nodded, an
60、d we headed out the front door.The snow crunched（吱吱作响） under our boots as we walked down the street. The silence was awkward. Did you go skating a lot last year? I asked, blurting（脱口而出） out the first thing that came to my mind.Jen shook her head and looked at me. Finally she said, “On Thanksgiving,
61、Mom and I always went to visit some friends on a farm. I especially loved seeing their big turkeys.”Until then, Id never even thought about how Jen must be feeling. She not only had a new stepfather and stepbrother; she had a new town and home, too. Jen and her mom used to live near a lake, and shed
62、 had to move up north with us. Shed had more changes than me.Suddenly, I didnt feel quite so sorry for myself._We were so busy making the snow turkey that we didnt hear our parents come outside. _ 高二英语参考答案第一部分听力 1-5 CBACA 6-10 BBCCB 11-15 ACCAB 16-20 ABCBA 第二部分 阅读（共两节,每小题2. 5分，满分50分）21-23 BAA 24-27
63、BCAD 28-31 CDDA 32-35 CDDB 36-40 FBCGD第三部分 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）4145 CBADA 4650 CADBB 5155 CDCAB第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）56. varies 57. reality58. scientific 59. ban 60. favour / favor61. alternative62.distinguish63. passion 64. preference 65. remote66.on 67. As 68.before 69.crying 70.w
64、hat第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）One possible version: (此参考范文大约200词，请根据表达需要进行取舍)Dear friends,How time flies! My name is Li Hua, chairman of the Student Union. I am more than glad to have the chance to speak here.With our exchange program drawing to the end, all of us present, I believe, have a sense o
65、f attachment, since we have got so much from the activity. During the course, we experienced and shared a variety of differences between British cultures and Chinese cultures. Besides, the classroom witnessed our hard work and heated discussions, the dormitory heard our interesting and thrilling bed
66、time chats, and the playground tasted the joy of our competitions. Not only have we strengthened our friendship, but we also have extended our eyesight for the two weeks. The last thing that I want to say is that I still remember the teapots you created in the talent show. They are amazing.So, on be
67、half of our school, I want to tell you, my dear friends, that this is just the beginning of our friendship. We believe that this friendship will continue to grow in the future. Parting is such sweet sorrow, happy to meet, sorry to depart, and happy to meet again.Welcome you to come to our school aga
68、in. Thank you.第二节（满分25分）One possible version: 佳作展台Suddenly, I didnt feel quite so sorry for myself. She seemed sad, now that Id taken the time to notice. I decided to do something to cheer her up. I have a better idea, I said enthusiastically. “Come on一lets start back. “OK, agreed Jen, and a little
69、smile caught at the corner of her mouth. Ten minutes later, Jen and I put our skates on the front porch, and I told her we can make a big snow turkey. “This is going to be great,” Jen said, grinning at me with rosy cheeks.We were so busy making the snow turkey that we didnt hear our parents come out
70、side. Its the biggest snow turkey Ive ever seen.” said Mom with a grin. A moment later, we were all busy working on our giant creation. When our snow turkey was finished, Mom said to me, “Thanks for cheering Jen up. Youre a good brother, and you come up with great ideas.” A happy feeling spread through me. I said, “I guess we make a good team.” The snow turkey helped me remember that everything could still work out even if it had to change.
