1、内蒙古包头市第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题第I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，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. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a bank. B. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant.2. What will the man do this aft
2、ernoon?A. Go shopping. B. Go to the zoo. C. Do a project.3. How much more does Ben need to save for the mobile?A. 200 dollars. B. 300 dollars. C. 500 dollars.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. A Nobel Prize winner. B. A prize. C. Chemistry.5. How does the woman feel about losing the job last
3、month?A. Sad. B. Lucky. C. Shocked.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6,7题。6. How long will the man have to walk to the bank?A. About 15 minutes. B. About 20 minutes. C. About 25
4、minutes.7. Where is the bank?A. At a crossing. B. Behind a hotel. C. Next to a school.听第7段材料，回答第8-10题。8. What fruit does the man like best?A. Apples. B. Peaches. C. Bananas.9. Why does the man speak of a report?A. To show peaches long history.B. To show peaches popularity.C. To show peaches value.10
5、. What is the woman going to do?A. Enjoy the peach. B. B. Read the report. C. C. Have a lesson.听第8段材料，回答第11-13题。11. What is bothering the man?A. The noise. B. The size of the room. C. The service of the waiter.12. What will the man do?A. Refuse to pay. B. Check out today. C. Wait for a change.13. Wh
6、ats the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors. B. Hotel worker and customer. C. Roommates.听第9段材料，回答第14-17题。14. What does the woman introduce in her book?A. Some brave tourists in Egypt.B. Some difficult things in Egypt.C. Unusual places to visit in Egypt.15. Why did the woman cover her head
7、 when she went out in Egypt?A. To keep warm. B. B. To avoid sunshine. C. C. To prevent insects.16. What did people in Egypt do to help the woman?A. They took her in for a night.B. They found buses for her.C. They taught her some traditions.17. What does the woman think of her trip in Egypt?A. Enjoya
8、ble. B. Discouraging. C. Boring.听第10段材料，回答第17-20题。18. When did the speaker go fishing yesterday?A. In the morning. B. B. In the afternoon. C. C. In the evening.19. Why did the other kids laugh at the speaker?A. He caught a stick.B. He dropped the food.C. He almost got lost.20. What does the speaker
9、like best?A. Hiking. B. Cooking dinner. C. Telling stories.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） A Were always looking for well-written reviews of books, music, movies, television shows, websites, video games and other products. When writing a review, concentrate on exactly what you liked or di
10、dnt like. Give examples of strengths and weaknesses, be descriptive and provide background information on an author, director, actor or musician, if possible. Find professional reviews in magazines or newspapers and see how reviewers deal with their topic, but be sure to express your own voice in yo
11、ur review. Grammar Hint for Reviews: When describing a book, movie, album or anything else, use the present tense.Book Reviews Discuss an authors technique, strengths and weaknesses instead of focusing on the plot. Does the story flow? Is there a strong sense of character and place? Did you stay up
12、until dawn to finish it? Is it good reading for teenagers? What influence did it have on you and why? If youve read other books by the same author, discuss how this book compares.Movie Reviews Think of the major Oscar categories and consider the performances, music, lighting and setting, etc. Do the
13、se work together? Did some hold up while others didnt? If the movie is based on a book, discuss whether one is better than the other and why. If the movie is a remake, compare the film to its original.Remember that a well-written movie review should discuss strengths and weaknesses. Some readers may
14、 not have seen a movie yet, so dont give away an exciting scene or the ending!College Reviews Begin by providing an overview of the college, including location, size and a description of the campus and/or dorm life. Think about all aspects of your college visit. What academic, athletic and after-cla
15、ss programs are available? What are the students like? What makes the college different from others? Every school has strengths and weaknesses. Be objective. Consider what the school has to offer and who might enjoy or benefit the most from attending there. 21.When writing a review, you _.A. cannot
16、refer to any previous reviewB. must express your own views and opinions C. must provide some information about the authorD. neednt give any examples to support your views22. Which aspects should be included in all three reviews?A. Strengths and weaknesses.B. Plot and character.C. Programs and scenes
17、.D. Location and description.23. Where can you probably find the passage?A. In a personal diary. B. In an official report.C. In a tourist guidebook. D. In a popular magazine.BDo you love holidays but hate the increase weight that follows? You are not alone. Holidays are happy days with pleasure and
18、delicious foods. Many people, however, are worried about the weight that comes along with these delicious foods. With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You dont have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. T
19、he following suggestions may be of some help to you. Do not miss meals. Before yon leave home for a feast, have a small, low-fat snack. This may help to keep you from getting too excited before delicious foods. Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may
20、help you feel full. Use a small plate; a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough. Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them. Choose lean meat(瘦肉). Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. If you have a sweet tooth, try mints (薄荷) an
21、d fruits. They dont have fat content as cream and chocolate. Dont let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess(过多的) calories. 24. Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may _. A. bring you much trouble in your life B. make you worried
22、about your foods C. bring weight problems D. make you hate delicious foods 25. In order to really enjoy your holidays without putting on weight, youd better_. A. drink much water and have vegetables only B. turn away from delicious foods C. not accept invitations to feasts D. not eat the food in hig
23、h fat 26. According to the passage, _is a necessary part to stop you from putting on weight. A. vegetables B. water C. calories of energy D. physical exercise 27. Many people cant help putting on weight after the holidays because they _ . A. cant control themselves B. go to too many feasts C. enjoy
24、delicious foods D. cant help turning away from the foodsCAfter the examination, the doctor told my parents my sight would get worse and that I would lose my sight finally. On the way home from hospital, no one said a word. One day, would I only imagine the scenery beyond the glass rather than see it
25、? That September, I entered middle school. Most nights I had homework that included an armful of books to read. To keep up with other children, I took great trouble to finish the task. With my nose a couple of inches from the page, I was tired easily. Whats worse, after I had read several pages on m
26、y own, the words slipped off the page into inky pools. However, then I did not have audio books and electronic devices like kids do now. Instead, Mom volunteered to read out loud. Mom worked part-time, cleaned the house, cooked and spent time with Grandma. In spite of being so busy, she showed up in
27、 my room like clockwork. She put on her reading glasses. Mom always thought those glasses made her look old. To me, she looked like a teacher.In my room, Moms voice raced with the ticking of the clock. Being forced to focus on listening, I found a way to keep my marks up and compete with the other k
28、ids. When the teacher asked a question, I raised my hand with confidence. Teachers praised me for having a good memory. Reading removed my fear for my failing sight, reading also made me curious about other peoples challenges and how they managed. Though I could not use my eyes to fix on each passag
29、e, my mind lit up with every new book. True to what the doctor said, the worst came, but thanks to Mom, my sense of hearing now allows me to “see”. This was the most precious gift from a mother to her child.28. Why did the author and his parents keep silent on their way back home from hospital?A. Th
30、ey all wanted to have a good rest. B. The author didnt do well in the exam.C. What the doctor said made them worried. D. They focused on the scenery along the road.29. How did the author manage to get high marks?A. By being confident. B. By listening carefully.C. By getting help from his classmates.
31、 D. By reading as many books as possible.30. We can learn from the text that _.A. the authors sight recovered finally B. reading made the author more sensitiveC. the authors mother didnt work to look after him D. reading made the author not worry about his sight31. Which of the following could be th
32、e best title of the text?A. My eyesight troubleB. An unforgettable experienceC. With ears wide openD. About Mothers love DFor the kids who have Just started to read choosing the right books is essential and their parents should be there to help them. A proper book classification system would be of g
33、reat help in this regard, since most parents do not know which books suit their childrens reading levels the most. An effective classification system for childrens books would help overcome this problem. Chinese bookstores, online or offline, still prefer to use age rather than reading ability to ca
34、tegorize （把分类）what they sell. In fact, reading ability and interests vary from child to child even when they are at the same age. This early form of classification is accepted by most bookstores and publishers, yet many young readers get books that are nowhere near their targeted reading levels. Chi
35、na has at least 200 million children under the age of 14, and their enthusiasm for reading has increased over the years. The publishers of childrens books should try to introduce a juvenile（少年的）-centered classification system to help their readers choose books that are suitable for their reading abi
36、lities Some dont trust the call for more effective book classification, mentioning the need for youngsters to read extensively and avoid restricting themselves to one or two categories. There is a strong case for resisting selective reading but not book classification, which is designed to help youn
37、g children develop good reading habits and hold onto them in the long run. Studies have found that kids are less likely to be into reading if they have not developed such a habit before the age of 10. That said, it is in their best interests to adopt targeted reading during childhood, as this can gr
38、eatly improve their comprehension abilities. So greater efforts should be put into designing a book classification system that meets the needs of young readers. 32. A proper book classification system should .A. be on an age basis. B. limit readers to one or two categories.C. help readers get books
39、suitable for their reading levels. D. benefit all the bookstores and publishers33. What does the underlined word them in Paragraph 5 refer to? A. Young children B. Publishers C. Reading levels D. Reading habits. 34. What do we know from Paragraph 5? A. There is a strong case for resisting book class
40、ification. B. Everyone doesnt support a more effective book classification. C. Youngsters should be restricted to a few categories of books. D. Youngsters dont need to read extensively. 35. Whats the authors attitude towards the current book classification system A. Dissatisfied B. Ambiguous C. Supp
41、ortive. D. Unconcerned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。Guides on how to prevent hair loss Hair loss is a condition that affects a good number of the human population. There are many reasons for that 36 _. Drink at least eight glasses of water as the day wears on if you w
42、ant to improve the texture( 质地) of your hair. Water helps to reduce the free radicals( 自由基 ) inside your body, so that you can have a strong head of hair for many years. Make water your primary liquid during the day. 37 Research has shown that men who live in polluted neighborhoods may experience ha
43、ir loss, because pollutants enter their bloodstream and damage their hair. Find at least one hour during the day to exercise. 38 Aim to exercise at least three days a week to keep a healthy head of hair. keep a balanced diet, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, Keeping your whole body he
44、althy will also keep your hair healthy, and healthier hair is likely to last longer. 39 Making sure that youre eating foods rich in iron is a great way you can help strengthen your hair and prevent it from falling out. Think of eating foods like green leafy vegetables, liver, raisins(葡萄干)and other d
45、ried fruits. and even whole grain cereals. 40 A. Avoid areas high in pollution. B. These food sources are a great source of iron. C. To prevent hair loss, work with what you have. D. The following tips will help you prevent hair loss. E. It is difficult to find the source of hair loss due to its man
46、y causes. F. Exercising helps to reduce stress and remove waste from your body. G. Keeping your hair healthy will result in shinier hair, improving your appearance.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Erik, an athletic child, lost his vision in his early teen. At first he 41 to use a w
47、alking stick or learn Braille(盲文), 42 he could do as well as any teenage. He finally came to 43 his disability, though. He couldnt play the same 44 as he used to. But then he discovered wrestling, a sport 45 sight wasnt as important as touch and 46 . Then, at 16, he discovered rock climbing was like
48、 wrestling in some ways. A I wrestler and a rock climber 47 information through touch. Rock climbing 48 mountain climbing, the greatest challenge of his life. Eriks teammates say he isnt different from a 49 mountaineer. The major difference is that he isnt as thin as most climbers. 50 , his strong u
49、pper body, flexibility and mental toughness make him a(n ) 51 climber. The only help for Eriks blindness is to place 52 on his teammates jackets so that he can follow them 53 . Climbing Mount Everest was 54 for every climber on every team. The 55 to the mountain air for Erik was the same as it was f
50、or his teammates: 56 of oxygen causes the heart to beat slower, and the brain doesnt 57 as clearly as normal. In some ways. Erik had an advantage 58 his teammates: as they got near the top, the vision of all climbers was 59 . So at a certain altitude, all his teammates were like Erik-nearly 60 .To c
51、limb Mount Everest is an achievement for any athlete. Erik showed his disability wasnt as important as his ability.41. A. promised B. refused C. demanded D. decided42. A. insisting B. praying C. admitting D. appealing43. A. ignore B. consider C. overcome D. accept44. A. cards B. parts C. sports D. j
52、okes45. A. that B. where C. what D. whose46. A. feel B. thought C. smell D. taste47. A. give B. store C. get D. exchange48. A. fell behind B. lay in C. depend on D. led to49. A. disabled B sighted C. satisfied D. determined50. A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Otherwise51. A. amateur B optimisti
53、c C responsible D. perfect52. A. ropes B. flags C. bells D. marks53. A. casually B. easily C eagerly D. slowly54. A. challenging B. compulsory C. optional D. comforting55. A. application B. limitation C. adaptation D. reaction56. A. lack B. change C. supply D. existence57. A. survive B. function C.
54、recover D. refresh58. A. against B. to C. over D. with59. A. wasted B. broadened C. improved D. restricted60. A. hopeless B. dizzy C. blind D. dead 第II卷第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。When it seemed that social networks could no longer surpri
55、se us, China gave birth to 61 new application, Tik Tok. It is a social network in 62 you can create and share fun music videos with your friends and followers.Tik Tok 63 (release) in September 2016 by Jinri Toutiao. With people of all ages loving it in 2019, the short-form video app is becoming 64 (
56、rapid) popular around the country.In order to use the application, we will need to create a user account, a process that will only take a few 65 (second). On Tik Tok the key is the music videos. When 66 (create) your music videos, you will be able to choose from hundreds of songs. 67 addition to bei
57、ng able to choose the most popular songs of the moment, users have a simple video editor to make their videos more 68 (surprise). Tik Tok aims to provide video editing service for mobile users, so all operations on this app are easy and clear 69 (master).Creating videos with Tik Tok 70 (be) fun. Bes
58、ides, we can “like” any other users video, leave comments, share it with friends, and so on.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。错误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：在错的词下划一横线，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
59、一词; 2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。Last Sunday, I went to the market with my mother to buy some freshly vegetables. My mother spent a long time bargaining before she paid for vegetables she had chosen. She wanted to get it at the lowest price because of she thought she could save some money in this way.
60、After come back, she cooked such many dishes that we couldnt eat them all. So we had to throw some foods away. As a result, the money we wasted was much than that saved from bargaining. I couldnt help feel concerned. I think the best way to save money was to stop wasting.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华,你的美国朋友
61、Tom来信说,他将在寒假期间来中国学习中国画,希望能在本市参加一个短期课程。你帮他联系了一所艺术学校,请给他回信,告知以下内容:1.学习内容:水墨山水画(Chinese ink landscape painting);2.课程时间:六周;3.收费及食宿安排.注意:1.词数100左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;Dear Tom,_ Yours, Li Hua答案 一、 听力1-5 CBAAB 6-10 CBCAA 11-15 ACBCB 16-20 CAABC二、阅读理解A篇：BAD B篇： CDDA C篇： CBDC D篇：CDBA 七选五： DAFGB二、 完型填空41-45 B
62、ADCB 46-50 ACDBA 51-55DCBAD 56-60 ABCDC三、 语法填空61.a 62. which 63. was released 64. rapidly 65. seconds66. creating67. In 68. surprising 69. to master 70. is五、短文改错第一句：freshlyfresh 第二句：for后加the第三句：itthem; 去掉of 第四句：comecoming; suchso第五句：foodsfood 第六句：muchmore第七句：feelfeeling 第八句：wasis六、书面表达 One possible
63、version:Dear Tom,How is everything going? Im delighted to know youre coming to China to learn Chinese paintings, hoping to take a short course in my city.An art school, which is located in the center of the city, is the best choice for you. As Ive learned, youll finish studying Chinese ink landscape painting in six weeks. Whats more, you can both eat and live in the school while studying here. Therefore, you neednt worry about your accommodation. In addition, the school charges a relatively modest fee.If you have any other questions, please write to me as soon as possible.Yours,Li Hua
