1、广东省汕头市金山中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分135分，考试用时120分钟。第一卷 选择题部分(满分85分) 第一部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分35分) 第一节 单项填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分) 从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1. He had a flash of inspiration _ he saw the lovely little girl.A. the instant B. the instant when C. in an instantD. for an instant2. _
2、for the error, the young woman was left and sobbing. A. Blamed ; frustrated B. To be blamed ; frustrating C. To blame ; frustrated D. Blamed; frustrating3. To keep fit, Professor White _ cycling as a regular form of exercise after he retired.A. took on B. put forward C. put up D. took up4. _his rese
3、arch paper, Smith experienced various hardships for nearly half a yearA. Accomplishing B. To accomplish C. Accomplished D. Having accomplished5. His attention _ on reading the book, he didnt notice me coming in.A. was concentrated B. was concentrating C. concentrated D. to be concentrated6. Caught i
4、n a dilemma, . A. it was hard to make a decision. B. nothing seemed to be of help.C. making a decision seemed hard. D. he found it hard to make a decision.7. Mary wanted to lie for her absence, but her inner voice told her _.A. not do it B. not to do C. not to D. do not to8. Only if _many different
5、questions _all the information you need to know. A. do you ask ; will you acquire B. you ask ; will you acquire C. do you ask;you will acquire D. you ask ; you will acquire 9. Not only _ standard English, but _ how to operate computers.A. does he speak, he knows B. he speaks, does he also knowC. doe
6、s he speak, does he also know D. he speaks, he knows10. When many people reach is called Wuzhen in China, they usually get the impression _ the famous town is beautiful but commercialized in some way. A. where; that B. which; what C. what; that D. where; which 11. Many journalists were sent to _ the
7、 terrible disaster immediately the earthquake broke out.A. interview B. investigate C. cover D. criticize12. From the _ look of Toms mother, we knew that she was quite _what he had done.A. annoying; annoyed with B. annoying; annoyed at C. annoyed; annoyed at; D. annoyed; annoyed with13. Jane opened
8、the window to _ a little air and sunshine.A. adapt B. appeal C. adopt D. admit14. He would be in a better university now_ to too many computer games when young.A. were he not addicted B. if he was not addictedC. had he not addicted himself D. had he not been addicted himself15. Do you know who our t
9、eacher will have _ an article for the newspaper?A. written B. wrote C. to write D. write16. - Do you think George has passed the driving test?- No. If so, he _ his car to our college yesterday.A. would drive B.drove C. would have driven D. had driven 17. If you pay for the computer in cash, you coul
10、d have a 5% discount; _ we can deliver it to you for free.A. in demand B. in addition C. in return D. in place18. In the front of the hall _ a group of pupils, who were listening to the lecture attentively.A. seated B. sat C. sit D. was sitting19. _ is the kindness of the nurses that the patient can
11、 never be _ to her.A. So; too thankful B. Such; too thankfulC.So; that thankful D.Such; enough thankful20. We all believe that the project, if _ according to plan, will definitely work out well.A. carrying out B. being carried out C. carried out D. to be carried out第二节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文
12、，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、 B、C、 D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Leslie Morissettes son, Graham, was six years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia(白血病).Throughout Grahams treatment in the hospital, Graham connected with everyone he met, from 21 patients to younger children. “He would 22 his toys to other sick children or a
13、ct silly to make them laugh.” Morissette said. “Grahams special spirit is what kept me 23 . He gave me the energy and the 24 to fight with him.” In 1997, when he was eight years old, Graham passed away. Inspired by how Graham lived his life caring about others, Morissette founded the 25 Grahamtastic
14、 Connection in his late sons honor. The organization provides free technology-including computers, iPads and robots-to children 26 against cancer and other serious illnesses.One of the major goals of Morissettes work is to 27 kids to their classrooms. This helps them continue their education despite
15、 multiple hospitalizations and days 28 from school.The robots“ 29 ”children right into the classroom in real time. They can 30 the robots right from their hospital bed or home. If a child is unable to attend school, they can 31 log on to their tablet or laptop and 32 the robot. They can walk up and
16、down the school paths, and go to lunch with their friends. But the real magic happens 33 classes. The robot enables them to walk down the hallway with their friends, talking about their weekend, their favorite foods and other things. Its a really great 34 that gives children the feeling of control,
17、when their world is maybe out of control.“Every time I can help a child in need, I feel as if Graham is looking 35 ,” Morissette said. “I believe that Grahams love lives on in the work that I do. And Im proud and privileged to be able to do it in his honor.”21AlonelyBelderlyCdailyDlively22AlendBsubm
18、itCreturnDapply23AlaughingBimaginingCgoingDlying24AstrengthBwarmthCopinionDdirection25AassociatedBnonprofitCunconditionalDappointed26AreactingBguardingCgoingDbattling27AinviteBshowCconnectDlimit28AgainedBmissedCsufferedDgraduated29AturnBtransformCexchangeDtransport30AbuildBoperateCteachDseparate31Ah
19、ardlyBrandomlyCmostlyDsimply32Acall inBcatch onCgive awayDleave behind33AoverBduringCbetweenDwithin34AresponsibilityBabilityCpersonalityDtechnology35AinBout CdownDover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）阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。AGrandma was going to turn eighty
20、-two on Friday. I heard Mom ordering a cake from the bakery over the phone. “Dont put any icing on it,” she said, “Just a plain angel cake.” Angel cake with fresh strawberries was her favorite. So Mum was ready.That afternoon when Dad came home, he showed me the phone he had bought for Grandma. “It
21、has speed-dialing,” he said. “She wont have to push so many buttons when she calls the doctors office or her sister.” Dad looked pleased. “Her fingers are so stiff with joint disease that the phone seems a good idea.”But what about me? Here I was with only one dollar in my pocket and one night to th
22、ink of a gift. Even though Mom always insisted that “its the thought that counts,” I had a big problem. My mind was even more empty of ideas than my wallet was empty of money.When I have a problem, it sometimes helps to shoot a few baskets in the driveway. Dribble, shoot, rebound.For a while I just
23、played without even trying to think. I began to remember back before Granddad died, when we used to visit them in Kentucky, Granddad showed me how to do a jump shot. Thinking about Granddad made me sigh. Grandmas life was a lot happier when he was alive.Swish! Id made two in a row.Suddenly, I rememb
24、ered a green glass dish in the shape of a leaf that Grandma used to keep on a table back in Kentucky. It was always full of those red-and-white-striped peppermint candies. I hadnt thought of that dish for a long time. Maybe it was lost or broken when Dad rented the truck and brought Grandma and the
25、belongings to Ohio.Just thinking about that candy dish made me taste the peppermint slowly dissolving on my tongue. I could almost hear Grandma saying，“Help yourself to a piece of peppermint, Burt.” That voice had a smile behind it. It was a voice I hadnt heard for a long time.Aha! I took one last s
26、hot, then dribbled to the back door, ran up the steps two at a time, and grabbed my wallet.36What do you know about the authors grandma?AShe has difficulty moving fingers.BShe loves high-tech products.CShe doesnt like a plain cake.DShe has a sweet tooth.37What does the underlined word “dissolving” m
27、ean in the last paragraph but one?AMelting.BChewing.CSwallowing.DFading.38What would the writer probably buy in the end?ASomething decorative for candies.BSomething bringing good memories.CSomething convenient to use.DSomething to Grandmas taste.39What is the best title of the text?AThe Good Old Day
28、sBThe Gift of GratitudeCThe Thought That CountsDThe Inspiration from BasketballBOnce there was a circle that was missing a piece. A large triangular wedge (三角形楔子) had been cut out of it. The circle wanted to be whole with nothing missing, so it went around looking for its missing piece. But because
29、it was incomplete, it could roll only very slowly. As it rolled slowly, it admired the flowers along the way. It chatted with worms. It enjoyed the sunshine. It found lots of different pieces, but none of them fit. So it left them all by the side of the road and kept on searching. Then one day the c
30、ircle found a piece that fit perfectly. It was so happy. Now it could be whole, with nothing missing. It took the missing piece into itself and began to roll. Now that it was a perfect circle, it could roll very fast, too fast to notice the flowers or talk to the worms. When it realized how differen
31、t the world seemed when it rolled so quickly, it stopped, left its found piece by the side of the road and rolled slowly away.The lesson of the story was that in some strange sense we are more whole when we are missing something. The man who has everything is in some ways a poor man. He will never k
32、now what it feels like to yearn (渴望), to hope, to nourish (滋养) his soul with the dream of something better. He will never know the experience of having someone who loves him give him something he has always wanted and never had. There is a wholeness about the person who has come to terms with his li
33、mitations, who has been brave enough to let go his unrealistic dreams and not feel like a failure for doing so. There is a wholeness about the man or woman who has learned that he or she is strong enough to go through a tragedy and survive, who can lose someone and still feel like a complete person.
34、When we accept that imperfection is part of being human, and when we can continue rolling through life and appreciating it, we will have achieved a wholeness that others can only long for. That, I believe, is what God asks of us not “Be perfect”, not “Dont ever make a mistake”, but “Be whole”. And i
35、n the end, if we are brave enough to love, strong enough to forgive, generous enough to rejoice in anothers happiness, and wise enough to know there is enough love to go around for us all, then we can achieve a fulfillment that no other living creature will ever know.40According to paragraph 1, the
36、circle gives up the missing piece, because _.Ait is not the perfect fit for the circle Bit is different from the circles wishCit stops the circle from enjoying life Dit slows down the speed of the circle41According to the author, why is the man who has everything in some ways a poor man?ABecause thi
37、s man hasnt found his missing piece.BBecause this man could no longer nourish his soul.CBecause this man never has someone who loves him.DBecause this man has nothing left for him to live for.42The phrase “come to terms with” in paragraph 2 is probably closest in meaning to _.AabandonBacceptCadjustD
38、assess43According to the passage, the wholeness of life is _.Aan attitude to accept and live with the imperfect selvesBa kind of care for all the people around as well as ourselvesCthe ability to avoid making any kind of mistake in our livesDthe appreciation of nature, like flowers, worms, sunshineC
39、Bees are unimaginably territorial, fighting to death to defend their home with painful stings (螫刺). But killer bees are particularly fierce. They appeared after African bees were imported to Brazil in the 1950s. By the 1980s, they had spread north to the United States, outgunning native bees along t
40、he way. Their massive attacks have killed more than 1,000 people.Mario Palma, a biochemist at Sao Paulo State University in Brazil, who studies social behavior in bees, wanted to understand the basis of this aggression. So he and his colleagues swung a black leather ball in front of some killer bees
41、 and collected the bees whose stingers got stuck in the ball during the attack. They also collected killer bees that remained in the cell. The analysis suggested that killer bee brains have two proteins thatin the aggressive beesquickly break into pieces to form a so-called “neuropeptide(神经肽)”, they
42、 reported this week in the Journal of Proteome Research.Palma and his colleagues already knew that bee brains have these two proteins. “We were astonished when we identified some very simple neuropeptides, which were produced in a few seconds,” Palma said. Killer bees that remained in the cell did n
43、ot make these neuropeptides, he reported. And when his team put these neuropeptides into young, less aggressive bees, they “became aggressive like older individuals”.Palma added that these neuropeptides also increase the production of energy and alarm chemicals. They could also encourage the nerve c
44、ells in killer bees needed to make the stinging attack. “There is a fine biochemical regulation in the killer bee brain,” he said. Researchers have found these neuropeptides in other insects, but few had associated them with “fight” behavior.44What is special about bees?AThey are particularly fierce
45、.BThey show territorial behavior.CThey were imported to Brazil.DThey live in harmony with other insects.45What finding surprised the researchers during the experiment?A. There are two proteins in killer bee brains. B. Young killer bees are fiercer than older ones.C. The killer bees make an attack im
46、mediately. D. Killer bee brains produce neuropeptide quickly.46What will the author probably talk about following the last paragraph?A. The form of these neuropeptides in killer bees.B. The function of these neuropeptides in other insects.C. The application of these scientific methods in other insec
47、ts.D. The production of energy and alarm chemicals in killer bees.47. What is the many idea of the passage?A. Killer bees fight to death to protect their home.B. Aggressive killer bees killed many people with neuropeptide.C. Neuropeptide makes killer bees have “fight” behavior.D. Neuropeptide has a
48、great effect on killer bees. DThe January fashion show, called Future Fashion, exemplified how far green design has come. Organized by the New York-based nonprofit Earth Pledge, the show inspired many top designers to work with sustainable (可持续的) fabrics for the first time. Several have since promis
49、ed to include organic fabrics in their lines.The designers who undertake green fashion still face many challenges. Scott Hahn, a cofounder with Gregory of Rogan and Loomstate, which uses all-organic cotton, says high-quality sustainable materials can still be tough to find. “Most designers with exis
50、ting labels are finding there arent comparable materials that can just replace what youre doing and what your customers are used to,” he says. For example, organic cotton and non-organic cotton are virtually indistinguishable once woven into a dress. But some popular synthetics(合成物), like stretch ny
51、lon, still have few eco-friendly equivalents(等同物).Those who do make the switch are finding they have more support. Last year the influential trade show Designers & Agents stopped charging its participation fee for young green entrepreneurs (企业家) who attend its two springtime shows in Los Angeles and
52、 New York and gave special recognition to designers whose collections are at least 25% sustainable. It now counts more than 50 green designers, up from fewer than a dozen two years ago.This week Wal-Mart is set to announce a major initiative(举措) aimed at helping cotton farmers go organic: it will bu
53、y transitional cotton at higher prices, thus helping to expand the supply of a key sustainable material. “Main-stream is about to occur,” says Hahn.Some analysts are less sure. Among consumers, only 18% are aware that eco-fashion exists, up from 6% four years ago. Natalie Hormilla, a fashion writer,
54、 is an example of the consumer who is unwilling to make changes. When asked if she owned any sustainable clothes, she replied, “Not that Im aware of.” Like most consumers, she finds little time to shop, and when she does, shes on the hunt for “cute stuff that isnt too expensive.” By her own admissio
55、n, green just isnt yet on her mind. But thanks to the combined efforts of designers, retailers and suppliersone day it will be.48What is said about Future Fashion?AIt inspired leading designers to start going green.BIt showed that designers using organic fabrics would go far.CIt served as an example
56、 of how fashion shows should be organized.DIt convinced the public that fashionable clothes should be made durable.49According to Scott Hahn, one big challenge to designers who will go organic is that _.Amuch more time is needed to finish a dress using sustainable materialsBthey have to create new b
57、rands for clothes made of organic materialsCcustomers have difficulty telling organic from non-organic materialsDquality organic replacements for synthetics are not readily available50What is Natalie Hormillas attitude toward eco-fashion?AShe doesnt seem to care about it. BShe doesnt think it is sus
58、tainable.CShe is doubtful of its practical value. DShe is opposed to the idea very much.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。How you talk to yourself about events, experiences and people plays a large role in shaping how you interpret events. When you find y
59、ourself interpreting something in a negative way or only focusing on the bad aspect of the situation, look for ways to talk about the events in a more positive light. 51 . Instead, it simply means refocusing so that you give fair and equal importance to good events.When you find yourself worrying ab
60、out things, look for an uplifting activity to pull yourself out of this negative mindset(心态) 52 . In this case, try to turn your attention elsewhere and engage in an activity that brings you joy. Listening to cheerful music, going for a walk, and reading a good book are all ways to get your mind off
61、 negative thoughts. 53 . Therefore, it is important to give extra attention to good things that happen. Where negative things might be quickly transferred and stored in your long-term memory, you need to make more efforts to get the same effect from happy moments. 54 . Replay the moment several time
62、s in your memory and focus on the wonderful feelings the memory inspires.The negativity bias (偏见) can have a powerful impact on your behavior, but being aware of it means you can take steps to adopt a more positive outlook on life. One of the best ways to combat negative bias is taking a more mindfu
63、l approach involving being aware of your own tendency toward negativity and consciously elevating(使情绪高昂)happier thoughts to the forefront of awareness. 55 .Taking steps to avoid this bias can play a role in boosting your mental well-being.A. It refers to seeing things in a new view.B. It takes more
64、for positive things to be remembered.C. You probably dont realize how often you say negative things.D. Thinking repeatedly about the negative can result in a serious loss.E. So when something great happens, take a moment to really focus on it.F. This doesnt mean ignoring potential dangers or wearing
65、 rose-colored glasses.G. For example, you may find yourself mentally reviewing an unpleasant event or outcome.第二卷 非选择题部分 (满分50分)第一节 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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡题号为56-65的相应位置上。Senior citizens are the first to come to our mind when we think of hearing loss,
66、but in a recent report, hearing professionals worry teenagers will soon outnumber aging adults when it comes to living with hearing loss.In recent years, the rise in popularity of personal audio devices from iPods to smart phones 56._(have) dangerous effect on the ears of those who use them most, te
67、enagers! A research conducted by the World Health Organization finds nearly 50% of teens have fallen into the habit of exposing themselves to unsafe levels of sound so far and 57._ they have been faced with hearing loss.A sound 58._is considered unsafe goes beyond 85 decibels (分贝). At that level, it
68、 takes just 8 hours of listening over your lifetime to cause damage. The louder the sound is, the 59._ (little) time it takes to cause damage. Because hearing loss is 60._ (typical) considered a health problem for the elderly, it is difficult to convince already stubborn teenagers that they really a
69、re doing damage 61._ their ears.Young adults 62._ (expose) to loud noise over a period of time may have some hearing loss symptoms. Their 63._ (able) to learn is compromised, and they may have difficulty developing social skills.In an effort to help teens better protect their hearing, we suggest 64.
70、_ (set) volume limits on personal audio devices. Also, 65._ is no doubt that it is good to reduce the exposure to noise and to take listening breaks to give the ears a rest.第二节 结合语境，根据首字母提示或中文提示用B5U4 - B6U1所学单词的适当形式填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）66. Students are asked to read newspapers to keep i_ of current
71、affairs.67. The man a_ of robbing the bank was finally sentenced to four years in prison. 68. Just as I tried to make some necessary _(调整) to the new situation, Wang Ping appeared. 69. The common _ (症状) of a cold include a sore throat and a runny nose. 70. I would be grateful if you could give me a
72、reply at your _(方便).71. Men and women should be t_ equally according to the law, but in fact there is great room for improvement.72. There is no doubt that a_ a knowledge of first aid will make a difference to our life.73. As long as we dont lose heart, we will eventually overcome the _ (暂时的) diffic
73、ulty.74. You can phone his secretary if you want to make an a_.75. After the big earthquake, many children became homeless, so the old couple _ (收养) an orphan.第三节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华, 暑假期间你们将组织由外国学生参加的中国城市多元文化之旅活动 Discovering China，你刚到北京的美国朋友Tom 来信询问活动有关事宜，请你根据以下要点，给他写一封回信：1.活动目的；2.日程安排：时间为一周；路线为昆明 井冈
74、山 上海；3.发出邀请注意： 1. 词数100左右；开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；汕头市金山中学20202021学年度上学期高二期中考英语科参考答案第一节 单项填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分) 1-5. AADBC 6-10.DCBAC 11-15.CCDCD 16-20.CBBBC第二节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 21-25BACAB 26-30DCBDB 31-35DACDC第二部分 阅读理解（共两节； 满分50分）36-39. AABC 40-43. CDBA 44-47. BDBC 48-50. ADA 51-5
75、5.FGBED第一节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)56.has had 57.that 58.which/ that 59.less 60.typically 61.to 62.exposed 63.ability 64.setting 65.there 第二节 结合语境，根据首字母提示或中文提示用B5U4 - B6U1所学单词的适当形式填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）66.informed 67.accused 68.adjustments 69.symptoms 70.convenience 71.treated 72.acquiring 73.tempo
76、rary 74.appointment 75.adopted第三节 书面表达（满分25分）参考范文Dear Tom, From your letter I know its the first time for you to be in my country. I am glad to tell you that an exploring trip titled “Discovering China” is to be organized in the summer vocation. I regard it as a golden chance for you to gain a deepe
77、r insight into China and hope you can experience Chinese culture in every aspect. First, well fly to Kunming whose charming beauty and mild temperature will leave you a deep impression. Then we will head for Jinggangshan, which earns great popularity not only as a former revolutionary base but also
78、a natural beauty spot. After that we will board a downstream ship on Yangtze River to Shanghai. Serving as an important seaport and Chinas largest commercial and financial center, it draws the attention of the whole world and will certainly be an ideal place for you to explore the full potential of urban life there.I firmly believe the one-week trip will perfectly live up to your expectations. Such a precious opportunity is it that I really hope you will join us in it. Best wishes!Yours Li Hua