1、甘肃省会宁县第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题 （考试时间：100分钟 试卷满分：120分）第一部分 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。AThe New York See It All Tour is exactly what it sounds like: an all-inclusive guided tour of New York City.Central ParkAs one of the most famous parks in the world, Ce
2、ntral Park is a man-made wonder. Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited parks, with over 42 million guests per year. Set in the middle of busy Manhattan, its grounds serve as a safe harbor, not only for athletes and musicians, but als
3、o for lots of migratory birds each year. One can spend an entire peaceful day wandering its grounds, gazing upon nearly 50 fountains, monuments, and sculptures or admiring its 36 bridges.Hudson River ParkHudson River Park is a waterside park on the Hudson River that extends from 59th Street south to
4、 Battery Park in the New York City district of Manhattan. Bicycle and pedestrian paths, including the Manhattan Waterfront Green way, span the park north to south, opening up the waterfront for the public to relax. The park includes tennis and soccer fields, childrens playground, dog run, and many o
5、ther features.Washington Square ParkWashington Square, located in the heart of Greenwich Village, is a very popular and often crowded square. People from all backgrounds gather to this large square dotted with trees.Central Park ZooThe Central Park Zoo is a small 6.5-acre zoo located on Central Park
6、 in New York City. The zoo began in the 1860s, making it the first official zoo to open in New York. The zoo was improved in 1934, with the addition of many new buildings ranged in a quadrangle around the sea lion pool. Finally, the zoo was repaired in the mid-1980s and reopened in 1988, replacing t
7、he old-fashioned cages with naturalistic environments.1.Which park is set in the heart of Greenwich Village?A.Central Park.B.Central Park Zoo.C.Hudson River Park.D.Washington Square Park.2.What can we learn about Central Park?A.Its the first public park built in the world.B.It is an artificial park.
8、C.It especially attracts pedestrians and artists.D.It was the most crowded park when first built.3.When was the first official zoo in New York repaired for the first time?A.In the 1860s.B.In 1934. C.In the mid-1980s. D.In 1988.BModern technology has a strong influence on many things we do. In fact,
9、technology is shaping almost every part of our day-to-day existence, including education. Ashok Goel is a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Every term over 300 graduate students take his class on artificial intelligence (AI). The students never meet in person. All of the classes take
10、 place online through a website. Having hundreds of students in a class means Ashok Goel has to answer thousands of questions. He has eight teaching assistants to help him. But even that is not enough to give all the students the help they need. So, in January, he decided to try an experiment. At th
11、e start of the spring 2016 semester, he added a new member to his teaching team: Jill Watson. She was able to answer questions faster than most other teaching assistants. And she was available 24 hours a day. It was only at the end of the semester that Goels students learned Watsons secret: she was
12、not a real person. Jill Watson is an AI computer program. Goel said only two students came close to predicting Watsons true identity. He was worried about telling his students because he thought they would not like being part of the experiment. But once they learned Watsons identity, they became ver
13、y excited. “Then, you know what happened? They not only asked that question about Jill, Is she an AI? Once the identity of Jill was revealed they also asked if I was an AI.” Goel now uses Watson in two other classes, but still does not tell his students which of his teaching assistants is a computer
14、 program. He hopes this technology will make it easier for teachers to create their own programs to use in and outside the classroom.4.How does Goel give his students help?A.Through the Internet.B.By writing to them. C.By face-to-face teaching.D.Through books.5.Why did Goel decide to try an experime
15、nt?A.Because some questions were difficult to answer. B.Because it was hard to satisfy students need.C.Because it was too tired to answer those questions.D.Because he wanted to improve students self-study ability.6.Whats the students response to Jill Watson?A.Surprised.B.Indifferent. C.Excited.D.Sho
16、cked.7.Whats the best title for the passage?A.Technology Makes Education EasierB.Ashok Goel, a Professor Shaping EducationC.Jill Watson: an Excellent Teaching AssistantD.The Internet Has a Strong Impact on Our Life CWe humans love to stare into our smart devices. We gaze for hoursabout 10 hours and
17、39 minutes a dayat our computers, smartphones, tablets and televisions. Is all this staring bad for us? It might be, mainly because as we stare at our devices we are exposing ourselves to blue light.Blue light is a type of electromagnetic radiation with a very short wavelength that produces a high a
18、mount of energy. While its true that light can damage our eyes under certain circumstances, theres no scientific evidence suggesting that blue light is harmful to our eyes. But many people still think it is, which is why blue light-blocking glasses are so popular. So do the glasses work?“Everyone is
19、 very concerned that blue light may be causing damage to the eye, but theres no evidence that it may be causing serious damage,” Dr Rahul Khurana, clinical spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmologists, told Business Insider.Blue light exposure is nothing new. In fact, the sun is the larges
20、t source of blue light. Moreover, blue light is also present in LED light. But if blue light isnt harmful, then why are we constantly rubbing our eyes when were looking at our screens? The answer is eyestrain(眼疲劳). More than 60 percent of people experience eye problems associated with digital eyestr
21、ain. And blue light, it seems, isnt the cause. Instead, our eyes are so strained because most of us blink less when we stare at our digital devices. So if eyestrain is the real issue, blue light-blocking glasses are probably of little use.8.What do we know about blue light?A.It has the shortest wave
22、length.B.It is a kind of nuclear radiation.C.It consumes a great deal of energy.D.It may come from electronic devices.9.What causes the popularity of blue light-blocking glasses?A.Evidence of their benefits to eyes.B.Widespread use of smart devices.C.Belief in blue lights harmful effect.D.Scientific
23、 understanding of blue light.10.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Rubbing eyes makes people strained.B.Eye problems are not easy to deal with.C.Blue light may connect with tired eyes.D.Blue light exposure is hardly avoidable.11.According to the passage,wearing blue light-blocking glasse
24、s may be.A.tiring B.harmful C.useless D.beneficialDScientists are urging that deep sea metal mining should be stopped temporarily. They warn in a report that it can cause severe and damaging effects on Pacific Ocean areas. The recently-released report examined more than 250 published studies on deep
25、 Sea mining. The research was examined by the Deep Sea Mining Campaigna collection of not-for profit organizations. The report centers on mining activities related to small metallic particles(颗粒; 微粒), called nodules, found on the seabed. The material can contain different metals. Increasing demand f
26、or these metals has led to a rise in deep-sea mining operations. The metals are commonly used in battery manufacturing(制造) and other technology products. However, the scientists warn that mining for these nodules will cause irreversible（无法复原的）damage to an ocean already under pressure. The operations
27、 will affect areas across the South Pacific, including the nations of Kiribati, the Cook Islands, Nauru, Tonga and Papua New Guinea. The report notes that a moratorium is the only responsible way to move forward until certain conditions surrounding deep-sea mining can be met. The scientists are call
28、ing for additional study to fully understand the environmental, social and economic risks. Andrew Chin is the reports lead researcher. He says in a statement that nodule mining will likely result in the loss of sea life and cause damage to deep seabeds for thousands of years. He adds that the operat
29、ions can put people at risk who depend on the ocean and its continued health. A company planning to be one of the first to carry out mining operations in the area is Canadas Deep Green, which aims to begin by 2024. It seeks to mine metallic nodules to be used in power systems for electric vehicles.
30、Deep Green Chief Executive Officer Gerard Barron defended the companys plans in reaction to the report. He said deep-sea mining offered the best replacement for surface mining, which has a long history of pollution and destroying forests and wildlife. 12. Why are deep-sea mining operations on the ri
31、se? A. More metals are needed. B. Surface mining is banned, C. Battery industry is falling. D. The seabed is easy to find, 13. Which of the following best explains the word “moratorium” underlined in paragraph 4? A. Loose measure. B. Thorough study. C. Temporary stop. D. Permanent deal.14. What can
32、we learn from Andrew Chins words? A. Conditions surrounding deep-sea mining are great. B. The damage caused by nodule mining is reversible. C. Nodule mining can cause harm in various aspects. D. People are less likely to be affected by nodule mining.15. Who holds the idea that deep-sea mining is the
33、 best choice? A. scientistsB. Deep Sea Mining Campaign C. Andrew Chin D. Gerard Barron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。选项中有两项为多余选项。About one hundred years ago many educated people learned and spoke French when they met people from other countries. Today most people speak English wh
34、en they meet foreigners. 16 There are more people who speak English as a second language than people who speak English as a first language. Why is this?17 One of them is that English has become the language of business. Another important reason is that popular American culture (like movies,music,and
35、 McDonalds) has quickly spread throughout the world. 18Is it good that English has spread to all parts of the world so quickly? 19 Its important to have a language that the people of the earth have in common. Our world has become very global and we need to communicate with one another. On the other
36、hand,English is a fairly complicated language to learn and it brings its culture with it. Do we really need that?Scientists have already tried to create an artificial language that isnt too difficult and doesnt include any one groups culture. It is called Esperanto. 20 Maybe the popularity of Englis
37、h wont last that long either. Who knows? There are more people in the world who speak Chinese than any other language. Maybe someday Chinese will be the new international language.A.People like English.B.But it hasnt become popular.C.It has brought its language with it.D.There is no doubt about the
38、question.E.This is why English was widely spoken.F.It has become the new international language.G.There are many reasons why English has become so popular.第二部分 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。Once a father and son went to the Kite Flying Fes
39、tival. The young son became very 21 seeing the sky filled with colorful kites. He 22 his father that he also wanted to fly a kite. 23, the father went to the shop at the park where the festival was being held. He 24 a kite and a roll of thread for his son.The son 25 to fly the kite. Soon, his kite r
40、eached high in the 26. After a while, the son said, “Father, it seems that the 27 is stopping the kite from flying higher. If we cut it, the kite will be 28 and fly even higher.” So the father 29 the thread. The kite started to go a little higher. But then, slowly, it started to come down. 30 it fel
41、l down to the ground. The son was 31 to see this. He asked his father, “Father, why did it fall down?”The father 32, “Son, the thread wasnt preventing the kite from going higher, but it was helping it stay higher when the 33 slowed down or picked up. You helped the kite go up higher in a 34 directio
42、n through the thread. And when we cut the thread, it fell down without the 35 you were providing to the kite through the thread.” Hearing this, the son realized his 36.Sometimes we all have the same feelings like that child. We 37 that we can progress quickly and reach the newer heights in our life
43、if we were not tied up with our family. But we 38 to realize that our family, our loved ones help us 39 the hard time in our lives with their support and encourage us to reach higher heights in our life. They are not 40 us back, but are supporting us.21.A.sensitive B.happy C.satisfied D.inspired22.A
44、.told B.advised C.reminded D.persuaded23.A.Instead B.Besides C.However D.Therefore24.A.designed B.borrowed C.bought D.gathered25.A.started B.agreed C.promised D.prepared26.A.park B.crowd C.shop D.sky27.A.thread B.air C.pressure D.gravity28.A.light B.normal C.free D.smooth29.A.hid B.broke C.put away
45、D.threw away30.A.Strangely B.Immediately C.Obviously D.Finally31.A.surprised B.frightened C.curious D.unwilling32.A.argued B.defended C.explained D.suggested33.A.kite B.wind C.speed D.flier34.A.different B.wrong C.regular D.proper35.A.permission B.dependence C.support D.encouragement36.A.choice B.mi
46、stake C.shortcoming D.purpose37.A.feel B.request C.intend D.confirm38.A.refuse B.fail C.mean D.manage39.A.avoid B.accept C.experience D.survive40.A.organizing B.influencing C.holding D.representing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。China has a very rich and brilliant tea cu
47、lture. It is one of the most important parts of Chinese tradition. A small cup of tea contains the spirit and41.(wise) of the Chinese people. It seems like the most42.(enjoy) thing to drink a cup of tea on a quiet day.Just like coffee, tea grown in different areas43.(have) different flavors. Some ne
48、eds to be drunk with small and delicate tea cups, and some can44.(drink) from a big bowl.Chinese people believe tea needs to be drunk quietly, 45.many of the tea shops are located in a corner of a hutong, providing customers46.a very quiet and comfortable environment,but the fast pace of life someti
49、mes doesnt allow that. So there are tea shop owners who, just as Starbucks does, locate 47.(they) shops in the downtown area to provide service for quick customers.Take HEYTEA as48.example. It was just a small tea shop49.(locate) in a small lane in a small city of Guangdong Province in 2012. But in
50、only 5 years, it had expanded more than 80 stores over China, including big cities like Beijing. 50.(wait) in lines for more than an hour for their tea is a common occurrence.第三部分 写作（共二节，满分35分）第一节短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)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。 My dog Dino is really superhero, who
51、helps keep us safely, especially on the roads. Take a look at that he did last week. Last Wednesday, Dino saved our neighbors boy who run in front of a car to get his ball. People can get very much angry when driving, usually on silly reasons. Last Thursday, a driver behind us started shouting at my
52、 mum when he stopped the car to let several child cross the road. Dino soon made him shut up. Last Friday, Dino saw two girls running a red light. He soon made them changing their minds. Last Sunday my dad talked on his mobile phone while he was driving. Dino immediately stopped him. What a smarter
53、dog!第二节：书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华，将参加校学生会组织的中学生英语演讲比赛，请以“节约粮食，反对浪费”为主题写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：1. 粮食的重要性；2. 如何厉行节约；3. 发出呼吁。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 会宁一中2020-2021学年度第二学期中期考试高二级英语试题答案一、阅读 A语篇导读 本文主要介绍了纽约市的四个景点,分别为Central Park、Hudson River Park、Washington Square Park以及Central Park Zoo。1.D细节题。根据第4段第1句可知,Washington
54、Square Park位于Greenwich Village的中心。2.B细节题。根据第2段第1句中的Central Park is a man-made wonder可知,Central Park是一个人造公园。3.B细节题。根据最后一段第2、3句可知,动物园是在1934年得到了改善。B语篇导读 本文主要说明了现代科技,尤其是互联网,对教学产生的深刻影响。4.A细节题。根据文章第1段最后一句可知答案。5.B细节题。根据文章第2段第3、4句可知答案。6.C细节题。根据文章第2段中的“But once they learned Watsons identity, they b
55、ecame very excited.”可知答案。7.A主旨题。本文通过Ashok Goel教授的人工智能教学方式告诉我们,现代教育离不开科技,尤其是互联网。C语篇导读 本文讲述了蓝光的来源以及蓝光是否会对眼睛造成伤害。8.D推断题。根据第2段第1句可知,蓝光是一种电磁辐射,波长很短,产生大量的能量。由此可推出,蓝光可能来自电子设备。9.C细节题。根据第2段中的theres no scientific evidence suggesting that blue light is harmful to our eyes. But many people still think it is,whi
56、ch is why blue light-blocking glasses are so popular可知,许多人认为蓝光对眼睛有害,因此防蓝光眼镜大受欢迎。10.D推断题。根据最后一段第2、3句可知,太阳和LED灯都是蓝光的来源,这是我们生活中无法避免的。11.C细节题。根据最后一段最后一句可知,如果眼疲劳是真正的问题的话,防蓝光眼镜可能没什么用处。D语篇导读 这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了科学家们敦促暂时停止深海金属开采。他们在一份报告中警告说，它会导致严重的后果。对太平洋地区造成破坏性影响。12细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Increasing demand for these meta
57、ls has led to a rise in deep-sea mining operations. ”（对这些金属需求的增加导致了深海采矿作业的增加。）可知，深海采矿活动在增加是因为需要更多的金属。故选A。13词句猜测题。根据文章第一段“Scientists are urging that deep sea metal mining should be stopped temporarily. ”（科学家们敦促暂时停止深海金属开采。）和划线词后面的“the only responsible way to move forward until certain conditions surro
58、unding deep-sea mining can be met”（在深海采矿的某些条件得到满足之前，这是唯一负责任的前进方式）可推知，“moratorium意为“暂停”。故选C。14推理判断题。根据文章第五段“He says in a statement that nodule mining will likely result in the loss of sea life and cause damage to deep seabeds for thousands of years. He adds that the operations can put people at risk
59、who depend on the ocean and its continued health. ”（他在一份声明中说，结核开采很可能导致海洋生物的消失，并对海底造成数千年的破坏。他还说，开采结核会使依赖海洋及其持续健康的人们处于危险之中。）可推知，结核开采会造成多方面的危害。故选C。此题要锁定在第五段Andrew Chin 所说的话，根据所说的话找答案。15推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Deep Green Chief Executive Officer Gerard Barron defended the companys plans in reaction to the report.
60、 He said deep-sea mining offered the best replacement for surface mining, which has a long history of pollution and destroying forests and wildlife.”（Deep Green首席执行官杰拉德巴伦 (Gerard Barron) 在回应该报告时为公司的计划进行了辩护。他说，深海采矿是地表采矿的最佳选择，它有污染和破坏森林和野生动物的悠久历史。）可推知，Gerard Barron对深海开矿指“支持的”态度。故选D。答案1620FGCDB二、 完形填空 语
61、篇导读 就像线和风筝一样,一些看似约束我们的东西其实并没有真正地约束我们,而是在给我们提供支持。答案与解析21.B看到空中满是五颜六色的风筝时,儿子变得非常开心。22.A他告诉父亲他也想放风筝。23.D因此,这位父亲就去了举办风筝节所在的公园的那家商店。24.C他给儿子买了一只风筝和一卷线。25.A儿子开始放风筝。26.D很快,他的风筝就飞到了高空。27.A好像是这根线使得风筝没能飞得更高。28.C如果我们割断它,它就自由了,可以飞得更高了。29.B因此,这位父亲就把线弄断了。30.D最后,风筝掉到了地上。31.A看到这一幕,儿子感到很惊讶。32.C这位父亲解释说:“儿子,这根线没有阻止风筝飞
62、得更高,而是当风力减缓或加强时帮助它待在高处。”33.B见上题解析。34.D你是靠那根线帮助风筝朝合适的方向飞得更高的。35.C当我们割断那根线时,风筝没有了你通过那根线给它提供的支撑,就掉下来了。36.B听到这里,儿子意识到了自己的错误。37.A在生活中,我们觉得如果没有家庭的束缚,我们就能快速前行,到达更新的高度。38.B但是我们没能意识到我们的家人和所爱之人用他们的支持帮助我们度过了生活中的艰难时刻,并且鼓励我们到达更高的高度。39.D见上题解析。40.C他们并没有束缚我们,而是在支持我们。三、语法填空 语篇导读 茶文化是中华文化的一个重要组成部分。随着经济的发展、时代的进步,文化休闲气
63、息浓郁的现代茶馆已成为现代城市一道亮丽的风景线。答案与解析41.wisdom分析句子结构可知,这里and连接并列结构,根据and前面的名词可知,此处用名词形式。42.enjoyable“most+形容词”表示最高级,故填enjoyable。43.has主语是不可数名词tea,谓语动词用单数,故填has。44.be drunk此处主语some和drink之间是动宾关系,can后面用动词原形,故填be drunk。45.so根据语境可知,此处上下文是因果关系。46.withprovide sb with sth是固定短语,表示“提供某人某物”,故填with。47.their根据下文中的shops可
64、知,此处应用形容词性物主代词指代前面提到的tea shop owners,故填their。48.antake.as an example是固定短语,表示“以为例”,故填an。49.located分析句子结构可知,此处用非谓语,locate与其逻辑主语tea shop之间是动宾关系,故用过去分词形式。50.Waiting此处用动名词短语作主语,故填Waiting。四、短文改错 My dog Dino is really superhero, who helps keep us , especially on the aroads. Take a look at he did last week.
65、 Last Wednesday, Dino saved our neighbors boy who in front of a car to get his ball. People can get very much angry when driving, usually silly reasons. Last Thursday, a driver behind us started shouting at my mum when stopped the car to let several cross the road. Dino soon made him shut up. Last F
66、riday, Dino saw two girls running a red light. He soon made them their minds. Last Sunday my dad talked on his mobile phone while he was driving. Dino immediately stopped him. What a dog!五、书面表达Good morning, everyone! Its my great honor to speak here. As we all know, food is the first necessity for p
67、eople. It provides our body with energy. But in daily life, too much food is wasted, which makes saving food urgent. Then what should we do? First, we should always prepare a proper amount of food. Besides, when dining out, we shouldnt order too much food and if any, we should take the leftovers home. Finally, we should help raise peoples awareness of saving, which can be an effective way to stop food waste from its origin. Saving food isnt a slogan; it should take root in our heart. I hope everyone will try their best to save food from now on.
