1、20202021年度（上）高二期中考试高二年级英语试卷满分150（折合后） 考试时间100分钟 第一部分 听力 略第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASunny English Club For students16:00-18:00 Every Saturday200yuan a month 9 Zhou Yu StreetTel:3785290Foreign teacher, English songs and films and more Ocean Museum9:00
2、-17:00From Thursday to SundayTicket:50 Yuan132 Xue Yuan StreetTel 5439871Show you a full picture of sea lives !Health Centre9:00-17:3016 Yong Le StreetTel:3801451Free n aminations for those over 70Give you good advice to keep healthy!21.You will pay _ if you want to stay in the English club for half
3、 a year.A.300 yuan B.600 yuan C.1200 yuan D.2400 yuan22.You can visit Ocean Museum _.A.on Saturday B.on Wednesday C.on Monday D.anytime23.One can get free exams in Health Centre if he is _.A.9 B.17 C.67 D.7324.If you are interested in the life of fish, you should go to_.A.Health Centre B.Ocean Museu
4、m C.Sunny English Club D.16 Yong Le StreetB O. Henry was a pen name used by an American writer of short stories. His real name was William Sydney Porter. He was born in North Carolina in 1862. As a young boy he lived anexciting life. He did not go to school for very long, but he managed to teach him
5、self everything he needed to know. When he was about 20 years old, O. Henry went to Texas, wherehe tried different jobs. He first worked on a newspaper, and then had a job in a bank, whensome money went missing from the bank. O. Henry was believed to have stolen it. Becauseof that, he was sent to pr
6、ison. During the three years in prison, he learned to write shortstories. After he got out of prison, he went to New York and continued writing. He wrotemostly about New York and the life of the poor there. People liked his stories, becausesimple as the tales were, they would finish with a sudden ch
7、ange at the end, to thereaders surprise.25.In which order did O. Henry do the following things?a. Lived in New York. b. Worked in a bank.c. Traveled to Texas.d. Was put in prison.e. Had a newspaper Job.f. Learned to write stories.A.e. c. f. b. d. a B.c. e. b. d. f. a C.e. b. d. c. a. f. D.c. b. e. d
8、. a f.26.People enjoyed reading O. Henrys stories because _.A.they had surprise endings B.they were easy to understandC.they showed his love for the poor D.they were about New York City27.O. Henry went to prison because _.A.people thought he had stolen money from the newspaperB.he broke the law by n
9、ot using his own nameC.he wanted to write stories about prisonersD.people thought he had taken money that was not hisCIn modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some value it highly, believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity. Others say that comp
10、etition is bad, for it sets one person against another and it leads to unfriendly relationship between people. I have taught many children who held the belief that their self-worth relied on how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are often life-and-dea
11、th affairs. In their single-minded pursuit (追求) of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten. However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others take an opposite attitude. In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinar
12、y players, they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society. Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By no
13、t trying, they always have an excuse: “I may have lost, but it doesnt matter because I really didnt try.” What is not usually admitted by them is the belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same
14、as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that ones self-respect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve (缓解) can we disco
15、ver a new meaning in competition. 28 The underlined phrase “the most vocal” in Paragraph 3 refers to those who _. A.are against competition most strongly.B.are fond of competition very much.C.are satisfied with competition.D.are interested in competition29 According to the passage, why do some peopl
16、e support competition? A.Because they think friendly relationship needs it. B.Because they think social progress and prosperity need it.C.Because they think it can make us become cleverer.D.Because they think it can deal with many personal problems.30 We can learn from the passage that _. A.all the
17、people have the same opinion about competitionB.Failure can make most people feel downC.Both the true competitors and those with a desire to fail believe ones worth lies in his performance compared with othersD.Competition can make every competitor successful31 The passage manly talks about differen
18、t opinions about _. A.competitionB.successC.failureD.friendshipD The year before the first modern Olympic Games,Greece invited China to send a team.But the Qing government(政府)didnt send any athletes to the Games.China did not take part in the Olympics until the 10th Games,held in Los Angeles in 1932
19、.There,Liu Changchun took part in the mens 100metre and 200metre races.He did not win any medals. China won her first gold medal at the 23rd Olympics in Los Angeles in 1984,when Xu Haifeng won the mens free shooting event.China came in fourth with 15gold medals in all. At the 2000Olympics in Sydney,
20、Australia,China won 28gold medals,entering the top three of the medal chart for the first time.September 22nd,2000was named China Day because China won six gold,three silver and one bronze medals that day. In 2004,the 28th Olympic Games were held in Athens,Greece.Two hundred and two countries took p
21、art in the Games.China got the second place with thirty-two gold,seventeen silver and fourteen bronze medals. We all know that in 2008,the Olympic Games were held in Beijing,where China won the first place.32 .When was China first invited to the Olympics? _ .A.In Tang Dynasty(朝代). B.In Song Dynasty.
22、 C.In Ming Dynasty. D.In Qing Dynasty.33.Which Olympics did China take part in? _A.The tenth Olympics. B.The eighth Olympics. C.The fifth Olympics. D.The first Olympics.34.How many medals did China win at the 28th Olympics? _A.Thirty-two. B.Seventeen. C.Fourteen. D.Sixty-three.35.In 2008 China hoste
23、d _ Olympic Games.A.the 28th Winter B.the 28th Summer C.the 29th Winter D.the 29th Summer.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项,有两项为多余选项。 Sleep advice for kids of all ages It is important for each child to get enough sleep every day. Here we will learn more about that. How much slee
24、p does a child need? 36_Newborns 0 to 3 months should sleep 10 to 18 hours a day. Babies 4 to 11 months should start to sleep through the night, for 9 to 12 hours at a time. Toddlers(初学走路的孩子) 1 to 2 years need about 11 to 14 hours a day. Children 3 to 5 should get 11 to 13 hours a night.37_Teenagers
25、 14 and up need 8 to 10 hours of sleep. What can parents do? Set a strict nap(小睡) timetable.38_Even older children can benefit from late-afternoon naps if they are not getting enough sleep at night. But keep them short- 30 minutes at most. 39_Remember to ask your children to turn off the television
26、and the computer an hour before bed. If possible, get them out of your childs bedroom since the light from electronic screens can make sleep a difficult job. Get them moving.40_Running around and playing sports is great, but kids can be active in other ways, too. Take the dog for a walk, or go to th
27、e park - just get them out of the house and get them moving. A. Pay attention to screen time. B. It usually depends on their age. C. Its OK to go to bed 30 minutes later. D. Kids 6 to 13 need 9 to 11 hours of sleep. E. Younger children should take a short sleep during the day. F. Energy drinks can k
28、eep kids from falling or staying asleep. G. Exercise during the day helps children sleep better at night. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1人，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、 B、 C、 D四个选项中选出可以填入空白自提最佳选项One day, when I was in high school, I saw a kid named Kyle from my class walking home from school with all hi
29、s books, I thought to myself, “41_ would anyone bring home all his books for the weekend? He must really be 42_.”As I was walking, I saw several kids running toward him. They ran at him, 43_all his books out of his arms and he fell down in the dirt, His glasses went 44_and landed in the grass. I ran
30、 over to him. 45_I handed him his glasses, he looked at me and said, “Hey, thanks!” I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it 46_, he lived near me. We talked all the way home. Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends. Kyle was the top student of our class,
31、one of those guys that really found themselves during high school. Therefore he had the 47_to prepare a graduation speech. On the graduation day, I could see that he was 48_.So, I patted him on the back and said, “Hey, big guy, youll be 49_!” He looked at me and smiled. He cleared his throat, and be
32、gan. “Graduation is a time to 50_those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers but mostly your friends, I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best 51_you can give him.” I just looked at my friend with 52_as he told the story of the f
33、irst day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend and was carrying his books home. “Thankfully, nothing happened. My friend 53_me from doing the unspeakable.” Not until that moment did I realize that you should never underestimate(低估) the 54_of your actions. With one small gesture you
34、 can 55_a persons life. For better or for worse. 41A.How B.WhenC.WhyD.Where42A.stupidB.cleverC.wonderfulD.anxious43A.throwingB.knockingC.takingD.snatching（夺去）44A.lostB.sendingC.brokenD.flying45A.ThoughB.AsC.BecauseD.Once46A.passed byB.came upC.went onD.turned out47A.prideB.honorC.pleasureD.chance48A
35、.excitedB.nervousC.proudD.crazy49A.greatB.famousC.praisedD.honored50A.rewardB.rememberC.thankD.congratulate51A.chanceB.giftC.helpD.favor52A.wonderB.anxietyC.disbeliefD.pride53A.protectedB.freedC.warnedD.saved54A.priceB.useC.powerD.meaning55A.destroyB.changeC.saveD.understand第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
36、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Cars are too expensive for many people around the world to own. Not only that, many cities are already full of traffic, and many country areas have rough roads. So 56_do people travel those distances that are too far to walk? They use public transportation. If you ri
37、de the subway or bus where you live, you can appreciate some of the benefits of public transportation. With many people 57_(share) one bus or train, there is less traffic and, more 58_(importance), less pollution. Which of the types of mass transit 59_(describe) below are you familiar with? If a reg
38、ular bus can hold dozens of people, imagine what a bus 60_(two) the size can hold! In Great Britain, there are many buses that are known 61_ double-deckers (cars with two floors). Buses in Haiti are often very crowded. Its not 62 _(common) for passengers to actually sit on the rooftops. Buses are so
39、metimes called “tap-taps”, because the 63_(ride) on the roof tap(敲击)when they want to be dropped off. Many large cities around the world take advantage of the space beneath the streets and run underground trains. People in Paris, Mexico City and Tokyo may use the subway system to get to school, to w
40、ork, or to visit friends in other 64 _(neighbor). Both the Japanese and French have developed High-speed trains to link various cities. While electric trains in North America average 130 kph, the French TGV ( high-speed-train ) is 65_ worlds fastest, averaging over 270 kph!第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写
41、作（满分15分）假定你是李华,你的同学胡东下一星期要参加一场求职面试,你想就面试告诉他几点注意事项。内容备考: 充分准备,把握机会。 衣着得体,注意仪表 充满自信,不要紧张 注意:1. 字数80左右: 2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。提示词：面试interview Dear Hudong, _ Li Hua第二节 读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was a warm and sunny morning at the Central Park Zoo. Mary and her classmates were chat
42、ting noisily with excitement as their school bus entered the zoo parking lot. Today, Marys class was going on a field trip to the zoo to learn more about the animals and their natural habitats. Before you leave the bus, please make sure you have your partner! Mrs Brown announced. To make sure no one
43、 got lost in the zoo, each student had a companion. Marys companion was named John. John loves animals and was also excited to go to the zoo. But sometimes, John does not follow the rules and gets into trouble. Mary hoped that today, John would follow the rules so they would not get into trouble. Wh
44、en the rest of the students got off the bus, Mary and John quickly ran off to explore. They found the exhibits for many different kinds of animals and learnt a lot about their natural habitats. They saw the elephants playing and they saw giraffes eating. They saw the polar bears sleeping and the mon
45、keys leaping. Mary asked John: John, what is your favourite animal? I think I like chimpanzees best. They have a lot of energy,just like me! What animal do you like, Mary? I love polar bears! I think their lifestyle in the Arctic is very interesting. A few hours later, Mary and John started to feel
46、hungry. They made their way back to the zoo entrance to eat lunch at the Rainforest Caf. The Rainforest Caf is both Mary and Johns favourite restaurant because there is an aquarium inside. The restaurant is also famous for its chocolate cake, which Mary ordered for dessert after they had finished th
47、eir lunch. As Mary was finishing her cake, John excused himself to go to the restroom. About ten minutes later, an alarm began to go off suddenly and a voice came over the loudspeaker. Attention! Someone has opened the door of the chimpanzee exhibit! Some chimpanzees have escaped!People were screami
48、ng and starting to run. Mary looked for John, but he was nowhere to be found.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。Paragraph 1: As more and more people ran out of the zoo, Mary began to think _Paragraph 2: As Mary raced up the path to the animal exhibits, she stopped _ 参考答案A.答案：1.C; 2.A; 3.D;
49、 4.BB.答案：1.B; 2.A; 3.DC、A. B. C . A D答案：1.D; 2.A; 3.D; 4.D七选五、答案：B. D. E. A . G完型、答案：CABDB DBBAC BCDCB语法填空.答案： how; sharing; importantly; described ; twice; as; uncommon; riders; neighborhoods; the8、答案：Dear Huhong,I learn from your letter that youre going to participate in a job interview next week.
50、 Here is something that Id like to suggest to you. Before the interview, youd better make best preparations to seize the opportunity. After all, its not easy to find a well-paid job nowadays. However, be relaxed during the course of the interview, because being nervous doesnt help at all and it only
51、 shows that you are not confident. In addition, appearance is also important, so dress yourself properly that day, which will make a good impression on your interviewers. I hope these tips will be of great help to you. Wish you great success! Yours Li Hua9.答案：Paragraph1: As more and more people ran
52、out of the zoo, Mary began to think where John could be. With a mixture of fear and anxiety, Mary left the restaurant to search for her partner. As she looked around the zoo grounds, it occurred to her that John had told her that chimpanzees were his favourite animals. John wouldnt have left the res
53、taurant to release the chimpanzees, would he? Oh no! Mary was sure she knew where John had gone.Paragraph 2: As Mary raced up the path to the animal exhibits, she stopped because she saw John with two chimpanzees held in his arms. He offered a small, guilty smile. I didnt mean to let them escape, he
54、 said. I just wanted to set them free so that they could play outside for a little while! he continued with excitement. I took the key from a zookeeper who wasnt looking. But then, the exhibit lock broke and. Behind Mary, Mrs Brown had begun to walk up the path and saw John holding the animals. It was clear from her serious expression that he was in big trouble.解析：