1、新疆乌鲁木齐市第四中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题（本卷满分：150分 考试时间：100分钟）第I卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）（略）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）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。AApps to Help in a DisasterDisasters(灾难) almost always arrive unexpectedly. But there are computer apps to help people prepare for disasters. S
2、ome apps alert users when a disaster has taken place. Siren GPS MobileThe free Siren GPS Mobile app connects users to emergency(紧急的) services at the tap(敲) of the screen. The app will let emergency workers know where the person in need is.The app works over cellphone networks. But it also works on W
3、i-Fi if cellphone networks are down after an emergency.Users can create a personal health report on the app to share with emergency services. This will provide information about medicines that users take, allergies(过敏) they might have and other medical information important to treatment decisions.Li
4、fe360The Life360 app provides a service to keep the loved ones connected. Users can set up a network of people to share their location(位置), chat and get alerts when they are near someone in their network. People in the same network can use the app on iPhone and Android devices(设备).The app helps user
5、s communicate when they are in danger. The location sharing function can be suspended(暂停) when desired.The Life360 app is free, with some services available for a fee.Red Panic ButtonWhen a person is in danger, the Red Panic Button app might help. This app can send a text message to chosen contacts
6、providing the users location. You can also add a voice or video message or photo to your text and email.This app can also be used to contact emergency services.Red Panic Button is free, but extra features(特征) are available for a fee.First Aid by American Red CrossThe free First Aid app by the Americ
7、an Red Cross helps guide users in giving first aid to the injured people. The app can also help with information to help plan for droughts(旱灾), floods, storms and more.Watch videos and take quizzes(答题比赛) within the app. Users can switch the app from English to Spanish.1. All of the following are fea
8、tures of the Siren GPS Mobile app EXCEPT _.A. it connects users to emergency servicesB. it is useless if your cellphone network is downC. rescuers can get your health information through itD. rescue workers can know where the injured person is2. If you have the Life360 app, you can _.A. watch over y
9、our loved ones movementsB. keep connected with those in your networkC. share your health information with doctors directlyD. get hospital information immediately when in danger3. Which is the best choice if you want to get information about disasters in advance?A. Siren GPS Mobile. B. Life360. C. Re
10、d Panic Button. D. First Aid by American Red Cross.BA year back I received a full scholarship(全额奖学金) to attend the University of San Francisco. All of my hard work had paid off. My mom had spent a lot in my attending a private high school, so I made sure to push myself: I volunteered, got involved i
11、n(参与) various clubs, and graduated with honors. I was so excited to start a new chapter(篇章) of my life. I had totally packed two weeks before it was time to leave.Soon enough, the big day came, but it wasnt like what I had thought. The first two weeks were the most difficult days of my entire life.
12、Every night I would cry myself to sleep. I was so homesick and I didnt know how to deal with my broken heart. To distract myself, I threw myself into my studies and I applied for a ton of jobs. In any remaining free time, I started forcing myself to the gym. I wanted to keep every part of my day bus
13、y so I wouldnt think how lonely I felt.Soon after, I began to limit food, and then I became worse. Finally, I went to see a doctor. When the doctor weighed me, I was crazy about the number of my weight. So I continued to lower my goal, and convinced(坚信) that controlling this number was the solution
14、for my homesickness. But when I was told that I had no choice but to spend time on my studies. I quickly started recovery in my mind.How could I do? I told myself that school was what I was best at. I decided to get rid of my homesickness and took exercise actively. My first term of college had pass
15、ed by at last and I had gotten straight(连续的) As. Thats why I want to share my story to help other students feel less lonely.4. How was the author during the two weeks before she left for the college?A. She was as normal as before. B. She couldnt wait to leave for the college.C. She was afraid to lea
16、ve her home. D. She didnt enjoy her mothers company.5. What is the authors problem at the beginning of studying in the university?A. Her weight. B. Her bad study habit. C. Her diet. D. Her homesickness.6. Which can best replace the underlined phrase “distract myself” in paragraph 2?A. achieve my dre
17、am B. improve my studiesC. take my attention away D. earn money by myself7. What is the main purpose of the authors writing the passage?A. To look back at her past life. B. To help girls to lose weight.C. To increase her own confidence. D. To help lonely college students.CA start-up company in Calif
18、ornia, called Zume, is testing machines that make pizza. The robot takes and shapes dough(生面团) to create the base of the pizza. It then adds tomato sauce, cheese, meat or other toppings(浇料). Next, the robot places the uncooked pizza into a hot oven(烤箱). A few minutes later, the pizza is ready. The p
19、izza comes out the same each time. Zume says the robots work quickly and do not get sick. The robots do not get paid either.Julia Collins is the companys founder(创始人) and chief executive officer(CEO). Her business can spend money on better food products because it does not have to pay the robots. Zu
20、me is using robots to make pizza.Charity Suzuki has bought the robot-made pizza. She likes its taste. “Its delicious. Its always hot and fresh when it comes. I mean its great that theyre making it, but I cant tell the difference that its made by a robot versus(对抗) a human.”Other companies say they a
21、re developing robots so people can get higher quality food faster. But what about the jobs the robots are taking from humans?Ken Goldberg is a professor at the University of California in Berkeley. He also directs the schools automation(自动化) laboratory. Goldberg says researchers have been working wi
22、th robots for 50 years. He says that, while there has been progress, the jobs are not going to disappear right away. “I want to reassure(使放心) restaurant workers that the skills that they have are still going to be of value,” Goldberg said.“Were going to get rid of boring, repetitive(重复的), dangerous
23、jobs and were going to free up people to do things that have higher value. Theres going to be amazing new ways of working that dont exist yet but are going to be created.”8. Why can Zume devote more money to better food products?A. It earns a lot by selling pizza. B. It wants to create more robots.C
24、. It can save a lot by using robots. D. It hopes to attract more customers.9. What can we know about the robot-made pizza according to Suzuki?A. It really agrees with her. B. It is hot and fresh all the time.C. It is tastier than the man-made. D. It is delicious and free of charge.10. Whats the bene
25、fit of robots making pizza?A. They work efficiently. B. They help sick people.C. They need few payments. D. They produce more food.11. What does Goldberg think of the jobs of restaurant workers?A. Interesting.B. Boring.C. Dangerous.D. Necessary.DA new report connects eating eggs to an increased risk
26、 of heart disease. The results follow several earlier studies that found eating eggs was generally healthy. The study collects data from six other earlier 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 Alle
27、n, an associate professor(助教) at Northwestern University said that, in the United States, eggs are generally one of the top sources of cholesterol(胆固醇) in 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 l
28、ife. 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 food,” 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 causi
29、ng heart disease. “Cholesterols role in the development of heart disease has been discussed for more than 30 years,” said Bruemmer, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “This study does have clear shortcomings, including self-reporting at a single time p
30、oint,” he added.Bruemmer said, “Eggs in moderation(适度) are probably acceptable from a nutritional(营养的) standpoint(立场).” “Moderation,” he added, “is less than one egg a day, including eggs in foods such as bread”. Holly Andersen, a doctor at the New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, agr
31、ees 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(加工的) meat. “If youre taking a lot of processed meat, it doesnt matter how many eggs youre eating,” Andersen said.
32、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 a lot of eggs are also taking a lot of bacon(熏肉).”12. What does Norrina Allen agree with?A. Eggs are compl
33、etely unhealthy. B. Eggs should be eaten in a right amount.C. Eggs contain the most cholesterol. D. Eggs have no connection with heart disease.13. What is Bruemmers attitude towards the study?A. Interested. B. Concerned.C. Doubtful.D. Hopeful.14. What can we learn from Holly Andersens words?A. Proce
34、ssed meat may cause heart disease. B. Eggs and meat cannot be eaten together.C. Processed meat should be avoided. D. The study is supported by evidence.15. Whats the best title of the text?A. Are eggs the top source of cholesterol? B. Do eggs cause heart disease?C. Whats the proper amount of eggs ea
35、ten? D. Is the cholesterol to blame for heart disease?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最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The outbreak(爆发) of the COVID-19(新型冠状病毒肺炎) is unfortunate. If you have been in contact with people who were staying in high-risk areas and now you feel sick with fever, cough, or diffic
36、ulty breathing, dont panic. 16 Seek medical advice Call ahead before you go to a doctors office or emergency room(急症室). Tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms(症状). Follow their professional instructions. 17 The virus is said to spread person-to-person, so it is advisable for you to sta
37、y indoors and carry out a 14-day quarantine(隔离期). Do not travel while sick. You may easily spread the disease, or if there are those who have more severe symptoms, it may bring on yours. 18 Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue(面巾纸) or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing(打喷嚏). 1
38、9 So for your and others sake(为了的缘故), please do as you are advised. On the other hand, if you see people do so, it is wise to keep a distance.Wash your hands with soap and water immediately after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose(擤鼻涕). 20 But if soap and water are not readily available, you ca
39、n use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer(消毒杀菌剂) that contains at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.A. Avoid contact with others.B. You may also ask for medical help.C. There were many difficult questions.D. There are a few ways to help you with the situ
40、ation.E. Personal sanitation (卫生) effectively reduces chances of infection(感染).F. It has been proved that the virus easily spreads through sneezing.G. Plus there are travel bans from many governments, and airlines have restrictions(限制) to.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两小节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）A daughte
41、r complained to her father about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was 21 of fighting and struggling. It 22 that as one problem was solved a new one arose.Her father, a 23 , took her to the kitchen. He filled three
42、pots with water and placed each on a high 24 . Soon the pots came to a(n) 25 . In one he placed carrot, in the second he placed eggs, and in the last he placed ground coffee beans. He let them sit and boil, 26 saying a word.The daughter sucked（咂）her teeth and 27 waited, wondering what he was doing.
43、In about twenty minutes he turned off the burners(炉子). He 28 the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. He pulled the eggs out and placed them in another bowl. Then he ladled(舀) the coffee out and placed it in a mug(杯子). 29 to her, he asked, “Darling, what do you see?”“Carrots, eggs, and coffee.” sh
44、e replied.He brought her closer and asked her to 30 the carrots. She did and noted that they were 31 . He then asked her to take an egg and 32 it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally, he asked her to sip(啜饮) the coffee. She 33 , as she tasted its rich aroma(香味)“Wha
45、t does it mean, Father?” she 34 asked.He explained that each of them had faced the same adversity(逆境), boiling water, but each reacted 35 . The carrot went in, 36 and hard. But after being subjected to(服从于) the boiling water, it softened(变软) and weak. The egg had been fragile(易碎的). Its thin outer sh
46、ell had 37 its liquid interior(内部), but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened(变硬).The ground coffee beans were 38 , however. After they were in the boiling water, they had 39 the water.“ 40 are you?” he asked his daughter.When adversity(困境) knocks on your door, how do y
47、ou respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?21A.proud Bashamed Ctired Dfull22A.seemed Bconcluded Coccurred Dhappened23A.teacher Bmaster Csalesman Dcook24A.fever Bfire Cplace Dpan25A.end Bagreement Clight Dboil26A.with Bwithout Cbesides Dby27A.quietly Bslowly Cpatiently Dimpatiently28A.fis
48、hed Bsent Cput Dworked29A.Pointing BTurning CIntroducing DAttending30A.feel Bweigh Cwash Dsmell31A.hot Bheavy Csoft Dcool32A.color Bbreak Cthrow Dcatch33A.smiled Bregretted Cunderstood Dsuffered34A.angrily Bhumbly Cconfidently Dhardly35A.powerfully Bquickly Cpassively Ddifferently36A.strong Bbig Cfr
49、esh Dlong37A.uncovered Bprotected Ccarried Dhidden38A.similar Bliquid Cunique Dfragrant39A.adapted Bentered Cpolluted Dchanged40A.How BWho CWhat DWhich第II卷第二节 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或括号内单词的正确形式。For many young people, _41_ _ (go) to university is one of the most important stages o
50、f their lives. It is the time when young people will move out of their home to live with other people, often _42_ _(stranger). _43_ _ (especial) in the US, people often travel very far _44 _ home to study. It is a time to be _45 _ (independence).At university, you will _46_ _ (teach) by lectures and
51、 professors who are leading figures in their study. The opportunity to learn from and to discuss with them is what drives some people _47 _ (apply) to university. Students _48 _ (require) to choose a major (专业) that they wish to study. Apart from the academic(学术的) benefit, life at university also ca
52、n allow students to develop _49_ _ interests in many fields.Therefore, university is a place _50 _ you attain(获取) knowledge, develop your values and accept those who may be different.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.每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、
53、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一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Nowadays fewer students take exercise due to various reason and some students fall ill every now and then because of they are not healthy or strong enough. However, we should t
54、ake exercise regularly to improve our health.First of all, taking PE classes seriously. In PE classes we can build up our bodies with the careful guidance of PE teachers. Secondly, it is of great important to make it a routine to exercise after class or during breaks. In addition, it was also a good
55、 idea to join a sports club that you are interested.As the old saying go, “The first wealth is health.” Lets do more exercise to live a better and healthy life.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你校最近要举行体育运动会，请你写一封邮件邀请在你校做交换生的美国好友David参加，内容包括：1发出邀请；2体育运动会的时间和地点；3简要介绍体育运动会的内容和目的。注意：1. 词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇
56、：掷标枪the javelin; 推铅球shot put高二英语期中考试答案阅读理解：1-3 BBD 4-7 BDCD 8-11 CAAD 12-15 BCAB16. D 17. A 18. G 19. F 20.E完形填空：21 25. CADBD 26 30. BDABA 31 35. CBABD 36 40.ABCDD语法填空：31. going 32. Strangers 33. Especially 34. from 35. independent36. be taught 37. to apply 38. are required 39. their 40. where短文改错：1
57、. reasonreasons 2. 去掉of 3. HoweverTherefore/Thus 4. takingtake 5. withunder 6. important importance 7. wasis 8. interested后加in 9. gogoes 10. healthyhealthier书面表达参考范文:Dear David,How is everything going? Im writing to invite you to attend our schools sports meeting to be held recently. And the detaile
58、d information is as follows.To enrich students school life and build up their body, an annual sports meeting will be held in the schools gym next month. It includes many events, such as the high jump, the long jump, the shot put, track and field, the relay race, the javelin and so on. Without doubt, passion can be well felt apart from strength in the performance if you are on the spot. Why not have a try to show yourself?Looking forward to your early reply.
