1、吉林省辽源市田家炳高级中学校2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题第I卷（选择题）第一部分：听力（共两节，20小题，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 are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Turning off the light. B.Power failure. C.Buying air-conditioning.2.How does
2、 the man usually go to work?A.By car. B. On foot. C. By bus. 3.What color does the man prefer to paint the bedroom?A.Pink. B. Yellow. C.Light blue.4.Where was the man last night?A. At the concert. B.At home. C. In the library.5.What do we know about the man?A.He used to have a car. B.He likes drivin
3、g. C.He enjoys traveling by car.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 much should the woman pay for the flat every week if she takes it?A. 17 pounds. B. 70 pounds. C. 30 pounds. 7.What
4、 does the woman prefer?A.A flat without a kitchen.B.A flat with a big sitting room. C.A room of her own.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Where did the man grow up?A. In a city. B. In a small town. C. In the countryside.9.What do the speakers see in the streets now?A.Nice shops. B. A lot of rubbish. C. Kids playing
5、balls. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What is the date today?A. August 27th. B. August 25th. C. August 29th.11.Where is Mikes uniform during the holiday?A. In his cupboard. B. Behind his door. C. Under his bed. 12.What advice does Lily give Mike at last?A.Preparing for the holiday sharing.B.Finishing his homew
6、ork. C.Wearing school uniform.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Why does the woman look upset?A. Her pen was lost. B. Sam lost her dictionary. C. The bus was late. 14.What does the man probably think of Sam?A. Careless. B. Poor. C. Careful.15.What will the woman do this afternoon?A. Talk to Sam. B. Go shopping. C
7、. Play table tennis.16.How is the womans dad going to the conference tomorrow?A. By subway. B. By car. C. By bus.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.How tall is Panda?A. About 60cm. B. About 30cm. C. About 160cm.18.Why do people train Panda?A. To compete with dogs. B. To help blind people. C. To dance in the shows
8、.19.Who is Ann Edie?A. An English trainer. B. The Pandas owner. C. A reporter.20.What makes Panda a better guide than a dog?A.She cant get lost.B.She can go everywhere.C.She will live longer.第二部分： 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节 阅读理解 （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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。APlan on tr
9、aveling around the USA? There are a number of outstanding websites that can make your American dream come true.www.101usaholidays.co.ukThis is the latest offering that features 101 holiday ideas to the USA. Its a diverse selection, ranging from touring in the footsteps of Martin Luther King to a gol
10、fing break in Arizona and a cycling and wine-tasting trip in Californias Napa Valley. Narrow down what youre looking forwhether by price, region, theme and who will be travelingand then just the photos of the relevant holidays remain on view. Its a really clever design.http:/byways.orgThe National S
11、cenic Byways Program covers 150 memorable roads. Some are natural scenic routes, such as Route 1 along the California coast. Others focus on history (such as Route 66) or man-made attractions (the Las Vegas Strip). For each, youre provided with a map telling the routes length and how long is allowed
12、.This is the best website for reviews of hotels in US cities and tourist sites. There are photos of each hotel. Importantly, these are not promotional photos provided by the hotels, but more honest and revealing ones taken by inspectors. From the 243 hotels reviewed in New York, you can narrow down
13、what you are looking for by locations, facilities and styles, or just pick out a selection of the best.SeaWorld in San Diego can make dreams come true, but the price is not affordable for the majority of people. So turn to long-established , giving big discounts on tickets, hotel and dining at SeaWo
14、rld.21. The text is probably from _.A. a science report B. a news articleC. a book reviewD. a travel brochure22. Travel ideas for wine lovers are available at _.A. B. http:/byways.orgC. www.101usaholidays.co.ukD. 23. What can be inferred from the text?A. Photos on can be trusted by tourists.B. You c
15、an see some man-made attractions driving along Route 66.C. The National Scenic Byways Program covers all American roads.D. is a newly established website.BYesterday I went to the nursing home to visit my grandma. She just got out of the hospital recently where she had some serious operations. I want
16、ed to surprise her after work so I stopped by for a quick visit.When I got there she was happy to see me. We hugged,kissed and exchanged greetings. Then I heard a woman crying. It was my grandmas roommate. The curtain was drawn so I could not see her. She started calling out a name that wasnt mine b
17、ut she was certainly talking to me,begging me to go to her side of the room.I ignored her at first and continued visiting with my grandma. Then she started begging and saying, “Please,come to see me!”So I went to see her.When I drew the curtain back she looked so old but flashed me the biggest smile
18、! She opened her arms wide for me to hug her so I bent low and gave her a hug. I sat on her bed and talked with her for a few minutes. She kept calling me by the other name but I did not correct her. She told me stories as if I had been there when they happened.Finally I went back to talk with my gr
19、andma. Then the other woman started crying again,saying,”Please,come back.”She finally slept.I stopped by the nurses station and the nurse told me that the lady suffers from Alzheimers. I mentioned the name she had called me. The nurse told me it was the ladys daughters name. Then I understood why s
20、he wanted me to go to talk with her.We will all get old someday. Some of us will have broken minds like my grandmas roommate and some of us will have broken bodies like my grandma. As I was leaving I promised I would go back and visit the lady，even after my grandma moved back to her home.24. Why did
21、 the authors grandma live in a nursing home?A. Because she had to recover there.B. Because she needed another operation.C. Because she had been living there.D. Because she waited for the writer to come.25. According to the text，the woman cried because_A. she expected to tell stories to the writerB.
22、she was troubled by the writers talkingC. she missed her daughter very muchD. she feared the curtain being drawn26. What lesson did the author learn from her experience?A. The old will become forgetful.B. The old need care from others.C. Everyone will get old someday.D. We shouldnt leave the old in
23、the nursing home.27. Which of the following is right according to the passage?A. The authors grandma had some serious illness.B. The authors grandmas roommates daughter always visited her mother.C. The authors grandmas roommate came out to see me.D. The author would go back and visit the old lady.CM
24、ost people agree that honesty is a good thing. But does Mother Nature agree? Animals cant talk, but can they lie in other ways? Can they lie with their bodies and behavior? Animal experts may not call it lying, but they do agree that many animals, from birds to chimpanzees, behave dishonestly to foo
25、l other animals. Why? Dishonesty often helps them survive.Many kinds of birds are very successful at fooling other animals. For example, a bird called the plover sometimes pretends to be hurt in order to protect its young. When a predator(猎食动物) gets close to its nest, the plover leads the predator a
26、way from the nest. How? It pretends to have a broken wing. The predator follows the “hurt” adult, leaving the baby birds safe in the nest.Another kind of bird the scrub jay, buries its food so it always has something to eat. Scrub jays are also thieves. They watch where others bury their food and st
27、eal it. But clever scrub jays seem to know when a thief is watching them. So they go back later, unbury the food, and bury it again somewhere else.Birds called cuckoos have found a way to have babies without doing much work. How? They dont make nests. Instead, they get into other birds nests secretl
28、y. Then they lay their eggs and fly away. When the baby birds come out, their adoptive parents feed them.Chimpanzees, or chimps, can also be sneaky. After a fight, the losing chimp will give its hand to the other. When the winning chimp puts out its hand, too, the chimps are friendly again. But an a
29、nimal expert once saw a losing chimp take the winners hand and start fighting again.Chimps are sneaky in other ways, too. When chimps find food that they love, such as bananas, it is natural for them to cry out. Then other chimps come running. But some clever chimps learn to cry very softly when the
30、y find food. That way, other chimps dont hear them, and they dont need to share their food.As children, many of us learn the saying “You cant fool Mother Nature.” But maybe you cant trust her, either.28. A plover protects its young from a predator by _.A. getting closer to its young B. driving away
31、the adult predatorC. pretending to be injured D. leaving its young in another nest 29. By “Chimpanzees, or chimps, can also be sneaky” (paragraph5), the author means _.A. chimps are ready to attack othersB. chimps are jealous of the winnersC. chimps can be selfish tooD. chimps are sometimes dishones
32、t30. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. The losing chimp won the fight by taking the winners hand.B. Some chimps lower their cry to keep food away from others.C. Cuckoos fool their adoptive parents by making no nests.D. Some clever scrub jays often steal their food back.31. W
33、hich of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. Does Mother Nature fool animals?B. How do animals learn to lie?C. Do animals lie?D. How does honesty help animals survive?DKeeping secrets is a burden.“Dont tell anyone”. We hear these words when someone tells a secret to us. But it can
34、 be hard to keep a secret. Were often tempted to “spill the beans(说漏嘴)”,even if we regret it later.According to Asim Shah, professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, US, keeping a secret may well “become a burden”. This is because peopl
35、e often have an “obsessive and anxious urge to share it with someone”.An earlier study, led by Anita E. Kelly, a scientist at the University of Notre Dame, US, suggested that keeping a secret could cause stress. People entrusted(受委托的) with secrets can suffer from depression, anxiety, and body aches,
36、 reported the Daily Mail.But with secrets so often getting out, why do people share them at all? Shah explained that people often feel that it will help them keep a person as a friend. Another reason people share secrets is guilt over keeping it from someone close to them. A sense of distrust can de
37、velop when people who are close do not share it with each other. “Keeping or sharing secrets often puts people in a position of either gaining or losing the trust of someone,” according to Shah.He added that talkative people could let secrets slip out (泄露).But this doesnt mean that it is a good idea
38、 only to share secrets with quiet people. A quiet person may be someone who keeps everything inside. To tell such a person a secret may cause them stress, and make them talk about the secret. Shah said that to judge whether to tell someone a secret.Shah said that to judge whether to tell someone a s
39、ecret, youd better put yourself in their position. Think about how you would feel to be told that you mustnt give the information away. Shah also recommended that if you accidentally give up someones secret you should come clean about it. Let the person know that their secret isnt so secret anymore.
40、32. What does underlined word “obsessive” mean?A. Unwilling. B. Confusing.C. Refusing to accept facts.D. Wanting to do something very much. 33. What did researchers at the University of Notre Dame discover about secret-keeping?A. It can help promote friendships between people.B. It can result in men
41、tal and physical problems.C. It can harm relationships between friendsD. It can result in a sense of distrust between friends34. What is the main message of Paragraph 5?A. Its better to share your secrets with quiet people.B. Its not a good idea to share your secrets with others.C. Quiet people suff
42、er less stress from keeping secrets.D. Talkative people are unlikely to keep secrets.35. What does Shah suggest people do if they give away someones secret by accident?A. Stay away from the person.B. Exchange a new secret with the person.C. Tell the affected person what happened.D. Buy the person a
43、gift as an apology.第二节 任务型阅读（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。 The key to losing weight is to understand what really motivates you. Have you ever been excited about losing a few pounds? _36_And to help you keep your weight under control, you need some strategies.Ask questio
44、ns. When youre researching different dieting products and plans or even talking to a doctor about diets, ask as many questions as you can._37_Ask questions like: Do I have to purchase special meals or supplements? Does the program include a part to help me maintain my weight loss?Get real._38_Dont b
45、urden yourself with unrealistic expectations. Remember, large amounts of weight loss are not realistic and are most likely not safe or healthy. Talk with your health care professional to determine a healthy weight goal._39_To maintain your weight, you must balance your intake of calories with the en
46、ergy you burn. Just 30 minutes of fast walking in most days can take about 10 pounds off your weight each year.Weigh yourself weekly. Its important to track your weight on any diet or weight loss plan, but dont get on the scale every day. Weighing daily wont show you the big picture._40_A. Stay bala
47、nced.B. Once a week is fine.C. Being well informed will help you choose the best diet for you.D. If so, you must find a way to turn that excitement into determination.E. Stick with your healthy eating plan.F. Losing one to two pounds a week is a realistic goal.G. Regular weight check-ins will show y
48、ou your progress over time.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，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）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。I had my first job at the age of thirteen, when a friend of my mother who owned a bookshop hired me for six hours a week to help her in the shop. I was very _41_ to
49、 earn my own pocket money and my parents never interfered with (干涉) _42_ I spent it, even when I was spending it foolishly. They _43_ that by earning money, spending it, and learning from my mistakes, I would become more mature (成熟的) and responsible about how to _44_ work, relationships with others,
50、 and money.Like many American parents, my parents also let my brother and me do things over which they _45_ a great deal. When I was sixteen,_46_, after I finished high school and before I entered _47_, I wanted to spend the summer months traveling around Europe. My mother was against the idea of my
51、 traveling _48_ at such a young age, but my father felt that it would be a great _49_ for me. In the end, my father won the argument on the condition that I limited my traveling to France, my mothers home, _50_ I had many relatives who could _51_ shelter and help if I needed it.Three years later, wh
52、en my brother was eighteen, he decided to _52_ a year off after his first year in university and _53_ through the States and the Caribbean, Again my mother was worried to see my brother leave school, but my father _54_ him and my brother had a fantastic year _55_ his way on trains and ships to earn
53、passage (旅费) to different ports and cities, and _56_ many fascinating places and people.Such experiences are _57_ rare for children in many countries, but in the US they are fairly _58_. Most parents start pushing their children at a young age to do small things by themselves. _59_ they finish high
54、school, many American kids have already had part-time jobs, traveled around the US or other countries on their own, _60_ a university and maybe even decided on their future career.41.A. anxiousB.proud C. successfulD.disappointed42.A. whetherB.when C.howD. where43. A. believedB.explainedC.suggestedD.
55、 mentioned44. A. dealB.makeC. takeD. handle45. A. panickedB. worried C. sufferedD.struggled46. A. for exampleB. in realityC.on the wholeD.as a result47. A. politicsB. businessC.marketD.university48. A.apartB.aloneC.alongD. aboard49. A.practiceB.scheduleC.experienceD. performance50. A.whereB. whatC.w
56、hichD. that51. A.supportB. equipC.takeD. provide52. A.takeB.sendC.pickD. give53. A.exploreB.marchC.travelD. push54.A.blamedB.agreedC.preventedD. encouraged55. A.findingB.makingC.workingD. forcing56. A.discoveringB.challengingC.explodingD.expecting57. A.nearlyB.slightlyC.merelyD.probably58. A.special
57、B.usualC.commonD.ordinary59A.At the momentB.By the timeC.On the occasionD.To the point60. A.attendedB.selectedC. joinedD.finished第II卷（非选择题）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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Mobile payments have made our life _61_(convenient) by freeing us from the trouble of having to
58、 take our wallets out with us. But a UK supermarket has gone one step _62_(far), allowing customers to pay using just _63_ fingertip.Shoppers at the Costcutter store at Brunel University in London can pay for items 64_(use) the special vein(静脉) pattern in their fingertips, _65_(report) The Telegraph
59、. Its the worlds first store _66_(make) use of such technology.This new method of payment _67_(mean) that customers can pay for items in just three _68_(second).Sthaler, the company behind the technology, explained that it uses infrared scanners(红外扫描仪) to read the pattern of veins in the finger. It
60、links this to the customers bank details, _69_ are kept safe by payment provider Worldpay. The firm is also responsible for millions of online shoppers details around the globe.The company said dozens of Brunel students are already using the technology, and it hopes to have signed up 3,000 students
61、out of 13,000 _70_ November.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） On a sunny day last month, I was visiting Summer Palace when I came across a little girl standing alone with tear streaming down her face. I walked up to her and offered to help. Thankful, she calmed down and told me what had
62、been happened. She came here to do some sightseeing with her parents and they got separated. Immediately I take her to the broadcasting station. Before hearing the news, her parents rushed here. The girl couldnt wait to run towards him. The couple thanked me warmly, expressing their thanks for my ki
63、nd help. Seen the family disappear into the distant, I felt very happy.第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）假定你是李华，正在纽约学习。当地博物馆将在十月举办中国瓷器展，正在招募志愿者，你希望成为其中一员，请你给负责人写一封申请信。内容包括：1. 写作目的；2. 个人优势；3. 你的承诺。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：瓷器 chinaDear Sir,_ Yours sincerely,Li Hua高二英语试题（答案）一、听力(每小题1.5分，共30分)1-5 B C C B A 6
64、-10 B C A B A11-15 C A B A C 16-20 B A B B C二、阅读理解（每小题2分，共30分）A篇21-23 D C AB篇24-27 A C B DC篇28-31 C D B CD篇32-35 D B B C 三、七选五（每小题2分，共10分）36-40 D C F A B 四、完形填空（每小题1.5分，共30分）41-45 B C A D B46-50 A D B C A51-55 D A C D C 56-60 A D C B B 五、语法填空(每小题1.5分，共15分)61.more convenient 62. further 63.a 64.using
65、 65.reported 66.to make 67. means 68. seconds 69. which 70.by 六、短文改错（每小题1分，共10分）七、作文参考答案（共25分）【参考例文】 One possible version:Dear Sir,I am Li Hua, a Chinese student who is studying in New York now. I have learned from your advertisement that a Chinese chinaexhibition will be held in the local museum in
66、 October, so I am writing to apply for the position as a student volunteer to promote our cultural exchange. I can speak fluent English as well as standard Chinese. Besides, I once learned a lot about china in our school china club and have been crazy about collecting varieties of cups made of china
67、. Young and energetic, Im keen on communicating with different people. Thus, Im convinced that Im qualified for the job. I would be grateful if my application could meet with your approval. Should I be offered the chance, I would do everything I can to be a qualified volunteer. Looking forward to yo
68、ur reply. Yours sincerely, Li Hua听力部分录音材料 (Text 1)W: The light has gone out.M: We often have power failure in this city when too many people are using air-conditioning.(Text 2)W: Do you go to work on foot every day?M: Well, Im too fat to walk a lot. I usually take a bus. But sometimes when the bus i
69、s crowded, I wish someone would give me a ride.(Text 3)W: Do you think we should paint our bedroom yellow or pink?M: Why not light blue?(Text 4)W: Hello , Tony. Where were you last night?M: I had to stay at home.W: But you missed a really wonderful concert.(Text 5 )W: Youve sold your old car. You do
70、nt need a new one?M: Not really. Ive never liked driving anyway. Now that Ive moved to a place near the subway entrance, I can go to work quite conveniently.(Text 6 )M: Hello , Nora. I heard about a flat that may interest you.W: Hello, John. Where is it?M: Its near the bus station and 70 pounds a we
71、ek. It has only two bedrooms. But you could share with someone if you dont mind.W: Well, Ive got to have my own room because Ill work at home most of the time. Any other information?M: Yes. It has a very big kitchen and a small sitting room. So let me know quickly if you want it , or it will be take
72、n.(Text 7)M: Look at this place. If I didnt know it was the city I grew up in , I would think I was somewhere else.W: Yeah, so many houses are empty or broken down.It wasnt like this when we were kids.M: We used to play balls in the streets all the time , but it looks so dangerous now.W: And ugly. L
73、ook at all that rubbish in the streets. The wind just pushes it along. What a lonely place.M: This used to be a great city. People came from miles around to work in the shops and eat in the restaurants. What a sad sight.W: Yeah, lets pick up the rubbish.Im getting sad.(Text 8)W: Hey, Mike.Are you re
74、ady for the new term?M: Im afraid not.You know I have been traveling all summer. By the way, when does the new term start ,Lily?W: The day after tomorrow , August 29th.M: Only two days from now. And what are we supposed to bring to school on the first day? W:You dont remember? Your homework that you
75、 did over the summer vacation and the project paper.M:Oh, luckily.I have done both.What else?W:Nothing else to bring, but dont forget were supposed to wear our school uniform on the first day. M: Ah right.I need to wash my uniform today. I put them under my bed as the summer vacation began.W: Under
76、your bed? I usually hang them behind my door. Oh , and I guess that the teacher will ask us to share something about how we spent the holidays, so finally I suggest you should be prepared for that.M: Thanks for your advice. (Text 9)M: Whats the matter? You look so upset. W: I lent my dictionary to S
77、am yesterday. But he told me this morning he had left it on the bus. M:When will he learn to be more careful. I lent my pen to him last week, but he lost it, too. W: Did he buy you a new one.M: Yes, but it is different. It was a gift from my father. It could never be replaced. W: Im sorry to hear th
78、at. I just bought the dictionary last week. Now I have to buy a new one. M : Will you go to the city center this afternoon?W: No. Ill play table tennis with my aunt this afternoon. Ill go to the city center tomorrow. M: Could you ask your dad to give me a ride when you go there.W: Ill go there by su
79、bway. My dad will drive to a conference in the neighboring city tomorrow. M: 0K. Give me a call tomorrow. Lets go together.(Text 10)Panda is a small horse about 60cm tall. She is a guide horse for the blind. The two-year-old small horse was taught by her trainers to help blind people in the same way
80、 as guide dogs .She stops when she crosses busy roads or when the roads are in bad condition. She can get in and get out of a car, go up and down stairs and is completely house trained. And as a guide animal, Panda is allowed to go with her owner Ann Edie in shopping center and supermarket.Panda is
81、one of the onlytwo small horses in the world thathavebeen trained for the job.Her American trainers at the Guide Horse Foundation say that small horses often make better guides than dogs. Some blind people grow up with theanimals and some wanta partnerthatwilllivelonger than a dog.This kindof guide horse is especially trained for these people. Mrs Edie has been blind since birth. She said, “Panda could live for 30 years. Shes like a better dance partner. She moves with me and can understand what I mean and feel.
