1、周口中英文学校2020-2021学年上期高二期中考试英语试题第卷（选择题 共95分）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，共30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。AA student was one day taking a walk with his teacher. As they went along, they saw a pair of old shoes lying in the path. They were a poor farmers, who was wor
2、king in the nearby field.The student turned to the teacher, saying: “we will hide his shoes, and hide ourselves behind those trees, and wait to see what he will do.”“My young friend,” answered the teacher, “we should never make fun of the poor. Why not put a coin in each shoe, and then we will hide
3、ourselves and watch?” The student did so and they both hid themselves behind the trees. The poor man soon finished his work, and came across the field to the path where he had left his coat and shoes.After putting on his coat, he put his foot into one of his shoes, and felt something hard. Then he b
4、ent (弯腰) down to feel what it was, and found the coin. Surprised, he looked at the coin, turned it around and looked at it again. He then looked around, but no person was seen. He put the money into his pocket, and continued to put on the other shoe. His surprise was doubled on finding the other coi
5、n.He couldnt control his feelings and fell to his knees, looked up to the sky and expressed his thanks. Then he spoke of his wife, sick and helpless, and his children without bread. He said the help would save them from dying.The student stood there deeply moved, and his eyes filled with tears. “Now
6、,” said the teacher, “are you not much happier than if you had hidden the shoes?”21. When the student saw the shoes, he wanted to _.A. steal them B. find their ownerC. play a joke on the owner D. give the owner some money22. According to the passage, the teacher is _.A. quiet and honest B. kind and
7、friendlyC. patient and clever D. strict and careful23. When the farmer saw the second coin, he _.A. was very excited and grateful B. was worried and looked up at the skyC. was surprised and decided to find the ownerD. spoke of his difficulties and asked for more helpBAmerican and British people both
8、 speak English of course. But sometimes it does not seem like the same language. In fact, there are some important differences between British English and American English. First of all, they sound very different. Often, Americans dont say each words separately. They say several words together. Amer
9、icans may say “I dunno” instead of “I dont know”. Or they may say “Whaddya say?” instead of “What did you say?”. However, the British are more careful in their speech. They usually say all the words and keep them separate.Sound is not only the difference between British English and American English.
10、Words sometimes have different meanings too. Some American words are never used in England. The same thing is true of some British words in America. For example, the vocabulary for cars and driving is very different. Americans drive trucks, but in England people drive lorries.Many expressions are al
11、so different in the two countries. In England, if you are going to telephone your friends, you phone them up. In America, you give them a call. When you are saying goodbye in England you might say Cheerio! In America you might say See you later. There re also some differences in grammar. For example
12、, Americans usually use the helping verb do when they ask a question. They say Do you have a storybook? But the British often leave out the helping verb. They say Have you a storybook?All these differences can be confusing if you are learning English. But most languages are like this. Languages chan
13、ge over time. When people live in separate places, the languages change in different ways.This is what has happened to English. It can also happen to other languages, such as French. Many people in Canada speak French, but their French is very different from the French of France.24. What does the au
14、thor think of the differences between American and British English?A. American and British English are the same language.B. American and British English are quite different.C. Although American English came from the British English, there are still some important differences.D. There are slight diff
15、erences between American and British English.25. What does the underlined word separate in Paragraph 2mean? A. Together. B. One by one.C. In common. D. In different ways.26. What does the underlined sentence The same thing is true of some British words in America. mean?A. The words of American and B
16、ritish English are the same.B. The spelling of American and British English is the same.C. Although they dont sound the same, the words are the same.D. Some British English words are not used in American English.27. How many ways are talked about the differences between American and British English
17、in the passage?A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.CA man came home from work late, tired, to find his 5-year-old son waiting for him at the door.“Daddy, how much money do you make each hour?”“If you must know, I make 20 each hour.”“Oh,” the little boy answered, with his head down. He thought for a mo
18、ment, looked up and said, “Daddy, could you lend me 10?”The father was furious, “If you asked for the money to buy a toy or some other rubbish, then go straight to your room and think about why are you so selfish (自私)！”The little boy went to his room no words and shut the door. After a short while,
19、the father calmed (平静) down, and started to think, “Maybe he really needs to buy something and he didnt really ask for money very often.” So he went to the little boys room.“Sorry！Maybe I was too hard on your just now.” said the man, “Heres 10.” “Oh, thank you Daddy！” he said happily. Then the boy t
20、ook out some coins. When the father found that the boy already had money, he got angry again.“Why do you want more money since you already have some?” the father shouted angrily.“Because I didnt have enough, but now I do.” The little boy replied, “Daddy, I have 20 now. Can I buy one hour of your tim
21、e? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you. ”28 How much does the boys father make one hour?A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 4029. In this passage, the underlined word “furious” means . A. very angry B. quite happy C. too excited D. a little nervous30. The boy wanted to buy with tw
22、enty dollars. A. a new novel for himself B. a nice present for his father C. a toy for his own birthday D. one hour of his fathers time31. From the passage, we can infer that the boys father . A. often played with his son B. spent little time with his son C. didnt love his son at all D. often came h
23、ome earlyDEveryone would like to be a millionaire , a person with a lot of money, but can you imagine having over $30 million and only being 20 years old? Britney Spears from Kentwood, a small town in Louisiana, is only 20 years old. She is a world famous film star with not only $30 million but also
24、 a $2 million house in LA. At her young age, she can look after her family financially (经济上) all her life. This year is a big year for Britney. She is now on a 31-day tour of the US and every concert is a sell-out. That means she plays in front of a crowd of around 18,000 people every time. Its a ti
25、ring schedule but brings her a lot. When touring, she goes to bed around 1 a.m. and then has a lie-in until 1 p.m. the next day. Her philosophy (人生观) is to take care of the body and relax but always make sure you work hard and have fun. Spears is not pleased with only touring and selling nearly 40 m
26、illion records so she decided to step into the movie business and try a bit of acting. She made an appearance in “Austin Power 3” this year and she is filming a teenage light play that will come out in March 2003. In this movie, she has a starring role. For Britney, acting is another way to express
27、herself and she is enthusiastic (热心的) about it all. If her movies are successful, her money in the bank is sure to grow by another few million dollars but she does it for the love, not the money, as she herself tells the reporters .32. We can infer (推断) from the text that most millionaires are _. A.
28、 older than 20 B. around 20 C. in their 30s D. in their 40s33. The underlined word “you” in the first paragraph refers to _. A. Britney Spears B. a special person C. a person in general D. a person interested in money34. Which of the following is not true according to the text? A. Though young, Brit
29、ney can support her family now. B. While touring, Britney sleeps about 12 hours a day. C. The teenage comedy movie was based on Britneys own story. D. Britney will be even richer with her movies successful.35. According to Britney Spears, she works _. A. to be a great actress B. to be more famousC.
30、for money D.for the enjoyment 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。选项中的两项为多途选项。EHow to Fight Laziness?Lazy people will never gain anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a fewchanges have been made in your mind. _36_Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up
31、too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation(动力） once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest. you can fight laz
32、iness throughout the day.Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more positive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone._37Some people fight laziness
33、by removing the temptations(诱惑） that surround them.A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness._38_Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film.Laziness can also be a lasting proble
34、m at home.Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately. 39 Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others at home may finally follow your example and perform their own tasks. It is difficult to practice laziness whe
35、n you are surrounded by motivated people.40_Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.A. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.B. Knowing how to fight laziness is important.C.To fight f
36、amily laziness, set an example.D. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child.E.Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.F.Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.G. With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your
37、goal.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）(2013)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。There was a boy who was sent by his parents to a boarding school (寄宿学校). 41 being sent away, this boy was the 42 student in his class. He was at the top in every 43 always with high marks.But the b
38、oy changed after 44 home and attending the boarding school. His grades started 45 . He hated being in a 46. He was lonely all the time. And there were especially dark times when he 47 committing suicide (自杀). All of this was because he felt 48 and no one loved him.His parents started 49 about the bo
39、y. But they even did not know what was 50 with him. So his dad decided to travel to the boarding school and 51 him.They sat on the bank of the lake near the school. The father started asking him some casual questions about his classes, teachers and 52. After some time his dad said, “Do you know, son
40、, why I am here today?”The boy answered back, “To 53 my grades?” “No, no,” his dad replied. “I am here to tell you that you are the most 54 person for me. I want to see you 55. I dont care about grades. I care about you. I care about your happiness. YOU ARE MY LIFE.”These words 56 the boys eyes to b
41、e filled with tears. He 57 his dad. They didnt say anything to each other for a long time.Now the boy had 58 he wanted. He knew there was someone on this earth who cared for him deeply. He 59 the world to someone. And today this young man is in college at the top of his class and no one has ever see
42、n him 60! 41. A. After B. Before C. When D. While42. A. hardest B. naughtiest C.dullest D. brightest43. A. exam B. activity C. game D. class44. A. coming B. returning C. leaving D. reaching45. A. rising B. increasing C. dropping D. reducing46. A. group B. term C. company D. party47. A. led to B. loo
43、ked for C. thought back D.felt like48. A. worthless B. careless C. concerned D. annoyed49. A. caring B. turning C. worrying D. speaking50. A. crazy B. true C. possible D. wrong51. A. listen to B. talk with C. tell to D. care about52. A. family B. friends C. study D. grades53. A. realize B. analyze C
44、. test D. check54. A. outstanding B. importantC. famous D. familiar55. A. happy B. excellent C. interested D. satisfied56. A. caused B. wanted C. Encouraged D. forced57. A. answered B. ignored C. hugged D. hated58. A. nothing B. something C. everything D. anything59. A. showed B. expressed C. intend
45、ed D. meant60. A. sad B. angry C. pleasant D. joyful第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每题1.5分，共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。 People have known the 61 (important) of keeping healthy and good life habit. Everyone 62 ( want) to keep in good health. to keep healthy, we should have a 63 ( balance) diet. What s
46、hould we do to keep healthy? I think 64 is important to have a good habit. We shouldnt spit(吐痰) in public places or throw litter（垃圾）about. We must make it 65 rule to wash our hands before meals or 66 toilets（厕所）. It is important to go to bed early and get up early. It will keep us 67 (activity) duri
47、ng the day.( Do) 68 morning exercises every day is also good for our health. We should keep the windows open when we are sleeping. We should have more water, fruit 69 vegetables. Above all, we should keep our hearts in a good state . do you agree with me? The better we get into good eating habits, t
48、he 70 ( happy) our life will become.第II卷（非选择题 共50分）第三部分：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）下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写上该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。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。 The Internet is playing an important part in your
49、daily life. On the net, we can learn about news both home and abroad and some other informations as well. We can also make phone calls, send messages by e-mails, going to net schools, and learn foreign languages by ourselves. Beside, we can enjoy listen to music, watch sports matches, and play the c
50、hess or cards. The net even help us do shopping, have a chat with others and make friend with them. In a word, the Internet has made our life more easier. 第二节书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你校广播站正在招收英文编辑，请你根据以下提示，向负责此事的外教Mr. Mark申请这一职务。主要内容如下：1. 表明写信目的 2. 符合职位要求（英语表达能力强；关心时事）3. 强调个人优势 参考词汇：广播站(broadcasting statio
51、n)；编辑(editor)注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Mr. Mark,Li Hua2020-2021学年高二期中考试试题参考答案英语一 、阅读理解21-23 CBA 24-27.CBDD 28-31 BADB 32-35 ACCD 36-40 EBCGA二、 完型填空 36-40 BDACC 41-45 ADACD 46-50 BBDBA 51-55 ACCDA三、 语法填空 1. importance 2. wants 3.balanced 4.it 5.a 6. after 7. active 8. doing 9.and 10.happ
52、ier 四 短文改错改错 每小题1 分1.your改为our 2.home 前加at 3 .informations 改为information4.going改为go 5.Beside改为Besides 6 .listen 变listening7. play the chess 去掉the 8.help改为helps 9. friend 改为friends 10. more easier改为much easierOne possible version:Dear Mr. Mark ,Im writing to apply to be an English editor of the broad
53、casting station of our school, which I am wild about all the time.Im qualified for the position based on the following reasons. First, I meet your requirements for the position well. That is, have a good command of English communication skills. Besides, I am concerned a lot about current affairs and
54、 take great interest in journalism. Second, I was a part-time reporter when I was in junior middle school, which developed my communication and interpersonal skills. In addition, my father is a professional editor, by whom I was deeply influenced from an early age and from whom I learned a lot. Therefore, I am eager to get the position and I really hope I will be given the honour to be one of you.Im looking forward to your early reply.Yours, Lihua
