1、2020-2021学年第一学期高二年级期中英语考试试卷 考试时间100分钟 卷面分值：120分第一部分: 阅读理解 （共20小题，每小题2分，共40分）第一节 （共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）A There are plenty of reasons why people go to the library. People go there mainly for school, for work, or for personal research. There are a few who make use of the library only when specific data or
2、information cant be had by any other means. No matter what your motivation for visiting the library is, youll surely want to set your eyes on the following four largest libraries in the worldWashington D.C.s Library of CongressIf youve already watched the movie National Treasure 2, then youve alread
3、y taken a glimpse of this magnificent library. Within this library, youll find all you need to answer your questions about culture, science, philosophy, history, and any other subject matter. It has been used in numerous movies. With a vast book collection at over 30 million and written in just abou
4、t any language you can think of, the Library of Congress, established I 1800, definitely deserves all the fame. The public can visit the library, but only high-ranking American officials are allowed to check out books.Beijings National Library of ChinaSituated in Beijing and with 26.3 million books
5、in its collection, the NLC is sure to give joy to the average bibliophile(藏书家) . Among its books, youll find the worlds greatest and richest complications of Chinese writings and ancient documents. Founded in 1909 and opened doors to the public three years after, the NLC also contains a lot of Qing
6、Dynasty writings as well as a collection of literature written on bones and tortoise shells.Massachusetts Harvard University LibraryCompared to all the other libraries in universities in the world, Harvard University Library houses the most enormous private collection of books. Established in 1638,
7、the Harvard Library is considered as Americas oldest. In 1764, a disastrous fire broke out and it turned a considerable number of books into ashes. Today, the library has a total of over 13 million books displayed in 90 library wings, each dealing with a particular field of study.Londons British Lib
8、raryWhen it comes to the number of items in its collection, the British Library, founded in 1973, is unparalleled. It has over 150 million items, a lot of which are works circulated in the United Kingdom. The library also has scores of items from other countries and has books written in a number of
9、languages. You will also discover that these works can be found in formats ranging from stone inscriptions(刻印文字) to digital publications. The growth rate of the British Library is 3 million pieces per year.1. Which library has the longest history?A. Washington D.C.s Library of CongressB. Beijings Na
10、tional Library of China C. Massachusetts Harvard University LibraryD. Londons British Library2. Which library has frequently appeared in numerous movies?A. Washington D.C.s Library of Congress B. Beijings National Library of China C. Massachusetts Harvard University Library D. Londons British Librar
11、y 3. It can be inferred from the passage that_.A. there exists the largest number of books in Londons British Library. B. people are free to check out books in Washington D. C.s Library of Congress C. Beijings National Library of China was open to the public the moment it was founded. D. Massachuset
12、ts Harvard University Library remained safe and sound because of the fire in 1764. BYoure sitting on the sofa, and theres your dog, right at your feet. You stand up? He stands up. But then you head to the bathroom, and guess who comes with? Why, your dog, of course. But why? Why does your dog follow
13、 you like a shadow, no matter where you go?Ever get the feeling youre being followed? As for why your companion follows you everywhere you go, read on!When dogs follow their owners, there can be several scientific explanations, depending on the dog and the individual situation, according to Mary Bur
14、ch, Ph.D., an animal behaviorist.These explanations include:Positive reinforcement（正面强化）：When your dog follows you, good things happen. Think dog food, a hot bath and taking a walk around the neighborhood. Your dogs no dummy. And one of his many talents is learning from experience, that is reinforce
15、ment.Natural instinct(本能) to be part of a pack: In fact, a study out of Princeton University that was published in the journal, Science Advances, shows that your dogs drive (驱动力)to follow you around (as well as watch you attentively and seek physical contact from you) lies in his genes(基因).Feel good
16、 chemicals: Your presence causes your dogs brain to release feel good chemicals, Dr. Primm explains, citing this study. Considering how much we as humans enjoy those feel-good chemicals, its no surprise your dog likes them tooand will follow you around to get some!Sense of responsibility : As you mo
17、ve about your home, your dog might feel that you are patrolling your territory (巡视领地) and take on the duty to assist you.4. What is the passage mainly about? A. Explanations for some dog behaviors. B. Some natural instincts of the dogs.C. The reasons why dogs follow you. D. Dogs are good friends of
18、humans.5. How does the author introduce the topic? A. By listing numbers. B. By giving examples.C. By telling a story. D. By making a survey.6. What does the underlined word dummy mean in Para 5? A. cute. B. considerate. C. stupid. D. lovely.7. Why does the dog like to be part of a pack? A. This kin
19、d of behavior is reinforced. B. Dogs brain releases chemicals.C. Dogs have sense of responsibility. D. It is passed from elder generations.CMany cultures around the world have a grain that is not grown or even known outside its home area. Now, a staple grain native to Ethiopia, teff, is appearing on
20、 grocery shelves in America.Teff has been an important part of the Ethiopian diet for thousands of years. Like rice and wheat, it is a cereal grass. Teff is known for its fine grain and used mainly to make flour. Teff flour is the key ingredient in injera, the large, spongy pancakes that make up a l
21、arge portion of the Ethiopian diet.Teff was introduced to the United States by a man named Wayne Carlson, who learned about teff while doing public health work in Africa in the mid-1970s. I came to know teff because I was eating it all the time and hosted by teff farmers. he said. In the late 70s, C
22、arlson returned to the U. S., married and settled in southwest Idaho. Then he came up with an idea to introduce teff grass to his home state. Geologically, it is very similar to Ethiopia.Wayne and his wife Elisabeth are not farmers, nor do they want to be. So they convinced actual farmers in Idaho t
23、o grow teff on contract for them. The Carlsons milled it themselves.Wayne went through the Washington, D. C. telephone book and looked for the names that were Ethiopian. And that is how the business slowly grew. Over time, the Teff Company has outgrown four different mills.Rich Roseberg is a food re
24、searcher at Oregon State University. He says teff production has exploded over the past decade in the U. S. He says most teff grown in the U. S. is fed to farm animals. In Idaho, however, where the Carlsons are based, Roseberg believes more of the teff production is for human food. Teff contains lot
25、s of calcium, iron, protein and fiber. Roseberg credits Wayne Carlson for being ahead of his time.8.How do the Ethiopians mainly use teff?A. By eating the cereal grass.B. By using the flour made from it.C. By adding the plant into injera.D. By mixing it with rice and wheat.9.According to Wayne, why
26、is it possible for teff to grow well in Idaho?A.Idaho is located close to Ethiopia.B.Teff is easy to survive on its own.C.Idaho has geographic features similar to Ethiopia.D.Teff was originally introduced to Ethiopia from Idaho.10.What can we infer from Paragraph 5?A.Waynes teff did not sell well at
27、 first.B.Waynes teff was sold only to Ethiopians.C.Wayne sent teff to his Ethiopian friends.D.Wayne lost control of his Teff Company.11.What is Rich Rosebergs attitude to Wayne introducing teff into America?A. Worried.B. Disapproving.C. Favorable.D. Pessimistic.DUK physicist Isaac Newton once said,
28、“Nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no fool.” Indeed, Mother Nature can provide almost everything human beings need if we follow her rules. But if we break the rules, she is likely to be cruel.The outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia(新冠肺炎NCP)in China and some other countries at t
29、he beginning of this year is an example. According to Xinhua News Agency, the new coronavirus is similar to a virus found in a bat in 2017 and probably has an intermediate host(中间宿主). Its believed that the virus originated from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, Hubei province, where live wild anim
30、als were sold.The Wall Street Journal reported that Dr Peter Daszak, president of the US-based health organization Eco Health Alliance, said, “This outbreak is a lesson for us. On a global scale, human population density(密度), wildlife diversity, and land use change are what drive new pandemics(流行病).
31、”In ancient times, people needed to rely on nature to survive so they held it in awe (敬畏). For example, the American Indians believed that humans are a part of nature and nature is a pail of humans. Chinese ancients always pursued(追求) the harmony between nature and human beings.However, as human bei
32、ngs master more knowledge and make more advanced tools, people try to change and even conquer nature. They use more land to make buildings, genetically modify plants, and catch some wild and rare animals to suit their own needs. In this process, humans gradually lose contact with nature and even thr
33、ow it out of balance. For example, cutting a large number of forests means carbon dioxide must build up in the atmosphere and it contributes to global warming.Although we dont know for sure what first caused the NCP outbreak, Brian Lamacraft at Medium said its time for people to reflect on our relat
34、ionship with our plant reconnect with this world and everything that weve been given. After all, according to US poet Gary Snyder, Nature is not the place to visit. Its our home.12.Why does the author give the example of the NCP in Paragraph 2?A.Because it results from humans going against nature.B.
35、Because it has caused widespread suffering.C.Because it broke out at the beginning of this year.D.Because it is similar to another pandemic.13.What lesson did Daszak think human beings should learn from the NCP outbreak?A.Bats are one of the most dangerous wild animals.B.Its impossible to prevent ne
36、w pandemics globally.C.We should stop the wildlife trade around the world.D.Humans should live peacefully with nature.14.What is the main idea of Paragraph 5?A.How human beings become their own masters.B.How human activities cause global warming.C.How human beings break the balance of nature.D.How h
37、umans use technology to improve their lives.15.What is the authors purpose in writing this article?A.To reflect on the NCP outbreak.B.To explain what led to the NCP outbreak.C.To describe experts, predictions on new pandemics.D.To compare ancient and modem attitudes toward nature.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10
38、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。Most of us are too young to decide what we truly want to do for the rest of our lives. Fortunately, with proper planning, most of us have the chance to get a degree. _16_ This article will help you get to know some degrees and make the best choice.An MBA is
39、 a common choice. But its important to recognize the divisions(划分)of an MBA and how each will pay out. _17_ Students will learn how markets work and how organizations add to and benefit the economic environment.A degree in biomedical engineering is unique. It combines engineering with the biology of
40、 medicine. Engineering students will work alongside medical students to create cutting-edge technology. The coursework needs a lot of effort. _18_A degree in chemical engineering is another difficult but high-paying degree to get. _19_ They will try to use chemical and biological process in engineer
41、ing. The future is bright for these degree holders. Many research jobs and food science jobs are coming out._20_ This new addition to engineering can really bring in a large amount of money. Students will focus on computers, mathematics and physics. All these combined will push them into upper-level
42、 engineering careers.A. But which degree will pay you the most?B. The next is electrical and computer engineering.C. Graduates should expect to continue in research.D. It is fair that nurses will bring in a higher paycheck.E. Students will study engineering with a chemical focus.F. Make sure you are
43、 doing an MBA at a widely accepted university.G. An MBA in economics will prepare you for a career in management or consulting.第二部分：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)Once upon a time there was a bad man named Millisphore. Millisphore was so evil that he made a plan to 21 every important thing in the world. 2
44、2 by his great machines and 23 , he managed to ruin everything important. After that, he created a potion（药水）that robbed people of their desire to work. He also managed to give off a 24 gas, which made people prefer to stay at home rather than 25 .When things had reached the point where the entire w
45、orld had been spoilt, Millisphore saw that only one thing 26 in his way. It was the 27 . Despite all his evil inventions, his potions and his 28 , it seemed that families were still sticking together. What 29 him most was that all the families were resisting him.He tried making the houses 30 , but t
46、he families just lived closer together in less space. He also destroyed food, but the families just 31 what little they had. So he continued with his 32 deeds against the only thing that still 33 him, but nothing was working. 34 he discovered the secret to the strength of every familythey 35 eachoth
47、er. Though he tried to invent something to destroy the love, Millisphore 36 managed it. Sad and annoyed at not having managed to dominate（控制）the world, he gave up and let everything 37 to normal.At last Millisphore was so depressed that all he could think of to do was go to his parents 38 and tell t
48、hem what had happened. 39 all the wicked deeds he had done, his parents ran out of their house to hug him. They 40 him, and encouraged him to be good.And so it is that even the family of the most wicked will love him and forgive him anything! And arent we fortunate to have a family?21Aaid Bdestroy C
49、complete Dorder22AHelped BWatched CResearched DReported23Anames Bbuildings Cthoughts Dinventions24Afragrant Bterrible Cmagic Dsweet25Ago out Bgo through Cgo up Dgo ahead26Amade Bdisliked Cstood Dfired27Achild Bcousin Cfriend Dfamily28Agases Bhands Cparents Dfoods29Adelighted Bbothered Cpunished Dreq
50、uested30Abigger Bcleaner Csmaller Dwider31Aearned Bruined Cwasted Dshared32Ainteresting Bwicked Chelpful Dgreat33Asuggested Bstopped Cencouraged Dresisted34AFinally BFirstly CQuickly DImmediately35Ahated Barranged Cloved Dconfirmed36Astill Bthus Cthen Dnever37Areturn Bpass Cmove Dpromote38Afield Bfa
51、rm Chouse Dincome39AIn need of BIn spite of CIn terms of DIn honor of40Atrained Bpraised Cforced Dforgave第三部分 语法填空 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Since the beginning of the 21st century, artificial intelligence (Al) 41 (find) its way in different areas in the entertainment ind
52、ustry. Disney, which is one of the worlds leading entertainment 42 ( company) , has decided to make use 43 the technology in its theme parks, where robot cartoon characters will soon walk among guests. Disney will also make 44 (it) robots Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck communicate with tourists.“I thi
53、nk Al is going to be very 45 (importance) for what we do,” said Jon Snoddy, an official of the entertainment company. “Robot characters that can move around among our guests need to understand where theyre going and know 46 to behave in a world with humans.”However, the company also knows some of th
54、e fears surrounding Al. “47 (scare) kids wont be part of what we do,” said Mr. Snoddy. “We will go and do tests in our parks to find out what kids find 48 （interest）about these things. We will carry out tests 49 （make） sure the robot characters make 50 positive impression on kids. ”第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分
55、）第一节：短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线划掉。修改：在错词下面划一横线，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处不计分。Last weekend, we plan to go on an outing to the Xihu Park. We got here early in the morning so that we could row boats on the
56、 Xihu Lake. But as soon as we reached to the lake, we found that a nice bag lie on the ground. There was a camera, a business card and a lot money in them. Then we called the owner of the bag, which voice sounded like an old mans. One and a half hour later, he came to us. Seen his bag, he was very h
57、appy. We didnt row boats on the lake, and we were very happy to help someone.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华,计划和同学去敬老院(nursing home)陪老人们过重阳节(the Double Ninth Festival)。请给外教露西写封邮件,邀她一同前往,内容包括:1.出发及返回时间;2.活动:包饺子、表演节目等。注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.结语已为你写好。Dear Lucy,_Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua
58、2020-2021学年第一学期高二年级期中英语考试答案考试时间100分钟 卷面分值：120分阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，共40分）: 1-3 CAA 4-7 CBCD 811 BCAC 1215 ADCA 16-20 AGCEB完型填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)：21-25 BADCA 26-30 CDABC 31-35 DBDAC 36-40 DACBD语法填空（共10小题，每题1.5分，共15分）：41. has found 42. companies 43. of 44. its 45. important46. how 47. Scaring 48. inter
59、esting 49. to make 50. a 短文改错（10分）：planplanned; here-there; 删去to; lielay; lot 后加of; them-it ; which-whose ; hour-hours; Seen-Seeing; and-but; 写作（25分）：One possible version:Dear Lucy,Id like to invite you to join us for a visit to a nearby nursing home next Saturday for the Double Ninth Festival. It i
60、s the day for the elderly in our culture. Well go and make dumplings and cakes with the elderly people there. Well also spend some fun time together singing, dancing and playing games, which we hope will make them happy. We should be back at around 4 oclock in the afternoon. If you are able to come with us, please let us know and well wait for you at the gate at 9 in the morning.Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua
