1、浙江省9+1高中联盟2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题选择题部分第一部分 听力（共20小題；每小題1分，满分20分）第一节请听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项项中选择出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Where does the boy suggest the girl go to study?A. At a cafe. B.at a library. C. at his house.2. When does the woman go to the beach?
2、A. Every summer. B. when her parents are free. C. when the man has a vacation.3. Where did the woman lose her wallet?A. In her car. B. in her office. C. in Jacks car.4. how does the woman describe chocolate?A. tasty. B.unhealthy. C. pleasing.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Christmas gifts.
3、 B.sports games. C. a new video.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。毎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，并标在试卷的相应位罝。听毎段对话成独白前，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。每段对话读或独白两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7 题。6. Why is Tim upset?A. He hates doing the dishes. B.he made a mess in the kitchen. C. he dislikes his roommates being lazy.7. How d
4、o the speakers do chores?A. They make a schedule. B. they do everything together. C. they make Matt do everything.第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Why does the woman want to go to the mall?A. To buy some clothes. B.to meet Lauren there. C. to get some food for dinner.9. What is the probable relationship between th
5、e speakers?A. Co-workers.B.husband and wife. C. friends.10. Where does the man want to go?A. To a park. B.to his office. C. to a nice restaurant.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What time will the plane take off?A. At 9:15.B. At 11:30.C. At 12:30.12. What will the speakers probably do next?A. Stay at home. B. g
6、o to the airport. C. phone the airline company.13. What is probably Tom?A. A captain. B.AA student. C. A teacher.听第9段材料.回答第14至17题。14. What does the man want help with?A. Finding a job. B.applying for a passport. C. preparing for an interview.15. Where does the man want to stay next semester?A. In In
7、dia. B.in Spain. C. in England.16. How does the man feel about the meeting with the professor?A. calm. B.excited. C. nervous.17. What day is it today?A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday. 听笫10段村枓，回答第18至20题。18. How long did the Jackson five perform together?A. About five years. B. about twenty years.
8、 C. about forty years.19.What happened to the Jackson five in 1997?A. They were in a music hall of fame. B. one of them passed away. C. they had five number one hits in a row. 20. What does the speaker say about Michael Jackson?A. He was the “king of soul music”. B. he was the oldest kid in his fami
9、ly. C. he had a great influence on popular American culture.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10个小题：每小題2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。AElizabeth Fry was the daughter of an English banker. When she was a young bride and mother, she gave medicine and clothes to the homeless and he
10、lped establish the sisters of Devonshire square, a nursing school. In 1813, at age 33. her attention turned to the female prisoners in Londons Newgate prison. She began to visit the prison almost daily, and what she found there horrified her.In the early 1800s, English prisons were pits of cruelty a
11、nd violence. At Newgate, women awaiting trial for stealing apples were put into the same prison as women who had been convicted (宣判) of murder. Women ate, defecated, and slept in the same cell. If a prisoner had children, they accompanied her to prison and lived in the same inhumane conditions. For
12、those without help from family, friends, or charities, the options were to beg and to steal food, or to starve to death.Prison officials warned fry of the risks she was taking in visiting prisons (exposure to violence and disease), but she waved the warnings aside. Besides comforting women, she taug
13、ht them basic hygiene and to sew and quilt so they might earn a living when they were released. She intervened (介入) for women on death row, and if her pleas were unsuccessful, she comforted them in their last moments. To expand her efforts, in 1816 she founded the association for the improvement of
14、the female prisoners of Newgate “to provide for the clothing, instruction, and employment of the women, and to form in them, as much as possible, those habits of order and industry, which may make them peaceable while in prison, and respectable when they leave it.” specific reforms she campaigned fo
15、r included: separation of men and women prisoners, paid work for prisoners, women guards for women prisoners, and the housing of criminals based on their crimes.21. English prisons in the early 1800s could be described as _?A. Inhumane and horrifying. B. cruel and orderly.C.Violent and just. D.effic
16、ient and peaceable.22. Elizabeth fry taught female prisoners some living skills _? A. To win their respect.B. To help them kill time in prison.C. To help them make a living in prison.D. To live a respectable life when they were released.23. What would be the possible influence of the reforms Elizabe
17、th fry campaigned for?A. Women prisoners would get a pay rise.B. Women prisoners would be well attended by women guards.C. The human rights of women prisoners would be better respected.D. The housing of the thieves would be much better than the murders.BMore than jokes, being with others makes us la
18、ugh. Robert Provine, a psychologist from the university of Maryland, found that we actually laugh most when talking to our friends. In fact, Provine found that we are 30 times more likely to laugh at something when we are with other people.Thats good news, because laughter benefits our connections w
19、ith others. In turn, stronger connections benefit our mental and emotional health. When we laugh with a friend or a group of friends, the bonds between us get stronger. Laughter beings us together. Overall, humor and playfulness strengthen our relationships.Moreover, laughter helps heal rifts or dis
20、agreements between people. Specially, laughing with a friend or loved one helps us take ourselves less seriously. As a result, we become less defensive and less stuck in our own point of view.In one study, psychologist Robert w. Levenson of the university of California at Berkeley asked couples to d
21、iscuss something about their partner that annoyed them. Subsequently, some couples laughed and smiled while having the conversation. As a result, they not only felt better immediately, but also reported higher levels and satisfaction in their relationship. Furthermore, Levenson found that these coup
22、les stayed together longer. In addition, laughing with another person creates what positive psychology researcher Barbara Fredrickson calls a micro-moment of positive connection. And positive, authentic connection is key for mental health. Therefore, our happiness levels go up when we laugh together
23、.24. Which of the following statements is true?A. Jokes are not a cause of laughter.B. laughter makes us more easy-going.C. We will fail to insist on our views when laughing. D. compared to relationships, laughter has little effect on health.25. The underlined sentence in para 4 suggests Levenson fo
24、und that_.?A. These couples would live longerB. These couples would do everything togetherC. These couples would maintain a longer marriageD. These couples would stay together for more hours in a day26. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Laughter and health.B. Laughter and happ
25、iness.C. Laughter and satisfaction.D. Laughter and relationships.CAgriculture as a whole is facing huge challenges, from rising costs of supplies, a shortage of labor, and changes in consumer preferences for transparency and sustainability. There is increasing recognition from agriculture corporatio
26、ns that solutions are needed for these challenges. In the last 10 years, major technology innovations (创新) have been focused such as indoor vertical farming (垂直农业), automation and robotics, modern greenhouse practices, precision agriculture and artificial intelligence.Indoor vertical farming can inc
27、rease crop yields (产量), overcome limited land area, and even reduce farmings impact on the environment by cutting down distance traveled in the supply chain. Indoor vertical farming can be defined as the practice of growing shelves piled one another vertically in a closed and controlled environment,
28、 which significantly reduces the amount of land space needed to grow plants compared to traditional farming methods. This type of growing is often associated with city and urban farming because of its ability to grow in limited space. Vertical farms are unique in that some setups dont require soil f
29、or plants to grow. Most are either hydroponic, where vegetables are grown in a nutrient-dense bowl of water, or Aeroponic, where the plant roots are systematically sprayed with water and nutrients. Instead of natural sunlight, artificial grow lights are used.From sustainable urban growth to maximizi
30、ng crop yield with reduced labor costs, the advantages of indoor vertical farming are obvious. Vertical farming can control variables such as light, humidity, and water to precisely measure year-round, increasing food production with reliable harvests. The reduced water and energy usage optimizes en
31、ergy conservation - vertical farms use up to 70% less water than traditional farms. 27. What does the underlined word “hydroponic” mean in paragraph 2?.A. Grown in waterB. Grown indoorsC. Grown in a bowlD. Grown without earth28. Indoor vertical farming can increase crop yields because _?A. Only wate
32、r is used. B. the soil is more nutrient. C. Plants are grown indoors. D. land is used in high efficiency.29. Which of the following is NOT the advantage of indoor vertical farming?A. Crop yields are increased.B. It is run without humans.C. Labor costs are reduced.D. Crops can grow without earth.30.
33、What will most probably be introduced if the passage is continued?A. Future agriculture.B. Benefits of indoor vertical agriculture.C. Other solutions to agricultural problems.D. Disadvantages of traditional agriculture.第二节 (共5个小题，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。Cultural misunde
34、rstanding happens when you do something that is totally fine to do in your culture but it is offensive to the other. _31_ sometimes unintentionally, someone may hurt your feelings and sometimes maybe you will offend someone terribly. In either case, you should always accept that there is a possibili
35、ty that cultural differences are causing communication problems. _32_ so, here are some of the most common cultural misunderstandings one may have to face.EmbracingEmbracing is one of the ways to greet in most parts of the world but not in all parts of the world. _33_ in east Asia its advised to kee
36、p a respectful distance. In Oatar, men and women are forbidden to publicly embrace one another. Whereas, in some countries embracing is an important part of their lives. In Italy, literally embracing one another on a regular basis is a common custom. However, you might want to avoid embracing opposi
37、te gender no matter where you are._34_You must know in many cultures especially in Muslims, sole (脚底) of feet are directed very carefully. If you are pointing your feet soles to someone, it is like disrespecting them, or even an offense to an Arab.No shoesThere are many places in the world where you
38、 must take your shoes off before entering. Masjids and temples are the common example for this. However, in some cultures you are not even allowed to enter a private house with your shoes on. In the south pacific or some parts of east Asia, you must remember to remove your shoes before entering a ho
39、use as a sign of respect and cleanliness. _35_A. Mind your feet.B. Watch your step.C. It can happen both ways.D. In Japanese culture this thing is most common.E. It is always better to research possible misunderstandings to avoid troubles.F. There are some countries where trying to embrace might get
40、 you embarrassed.G. It is always advised to mind your body language, especially when you are in a foreign country.第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节 完形填空（共20小觐：每小題1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.I once got lost in a foreign country. I was in Berlin, Germany, on my month-long mission tri
41、p. My team and I had one night there to spend. Most of my _36_ decided to stay indoors. But I did not want to pass up the _37_ to explore Berlin.I visited numerous major attractions that night. When i felt _38_, I checked the time, surprised to see it was two oclock in the morning!Walking to subway
42、station, I _39_ it was my dads birthday, the first one I couldnt celebrate with him because he _40_ a few months earlier. _41_ i could reminisce (缅怀) about my dad, i heard train wheels screeching to a(n) _42_. I dashed onto the train. Luckily, I made _43_ onto the train. But that _44_ quickly turned
43、 to panic when i noticed the train was headed in the _45_ direction!Looking around the nearly _46_ car, I saw a young woman sitting quietly by the window and _47_ her to seek help. Thankfully, she understood English. She told me how to _48_ to where i had first gotten on the train. However, i couldn
44、t _49_ her instructions. Without thinking, I blurted out, “can you come with me?” her face _50_ at my ridiculous request. After a long second of hesitation, she _51_.On the journey back to the _52_, we chatted. Eventually, I shared about my dads passing. With a look of surprise, she told me that she
45、 also had _53_ her dad a year before.We shared our life stories, our heartaches and our hopes for the future. At my stop, she thanked me for sharing so much with her, which had _54_ her. I couldnt believe this _55_ with the big heart was thanking me!36. A. teammatesB. touristsC. guestsD. guides37. A
46、. passportB. chanceC. missionD. idea38. A. refreshedB. depressedC. confusedD. exhausted39. A. thoughtB. realizedC. discoveredD. believed40. A. passed offB. Passed byC. Passed onD. Passed away41. A. whenB. asC. afterD. before42. A. stopB. leaveC. endD. pause43. A. itB. oneC. itselfD. me44. A. beliefB
47、. fortuneC. reliefD. calmness45. A. improperB. rightC. wrongD. proper46. A. noisyB. emptyC. crowdedD. lifeless47. A. huggedB. knockedC. approachedD. called48. A. returnB. turnC. moveD. run49. A. obeyB. followC. acceptD. refuse50. A. brightenedB. softenedC. fellD. froze51. A. agreedB. deniedC. laughe
48、dD. shouted52. A. subwayB. stationC. hotelD. train53. A. missedB. lovedC. lostD. dropped54. A. blessedB. entertainedC. encouragedD. saddened55. A. passengerB. strangerC. nativeD. friend非选择题部分注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分40分第二节：语法填空（共10个小题: 毎小题1分，满分10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。Mou
49、nt Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world. Up to now, more than thousands of people _56_ (climb) the worlds highest mountain successfully. _57_ (fortunate), one in about every five of those _58_ have stood on the mountain top did not survive the trip down. Many others died before reaching t
50、he summit. They all battled freezing temperatures, strong winds and snow. And they all risked developing a serious illness _59_ (cause) by lack of oxygen. You may find it _60_ (astonish) that Erik Welhenmayer is one of the successful climbers. Thanks _61_ his team, Erik Welhenmayer became the first
51、blind man_62_ (reach) the top of mount Qomolangma. Each member of the team wore bells on his clothes for him to hear. They also called out warnings to help him cross dangerous areas. It was with determination that he _63_ (overcome ) the difficulties he met. It took Erik about two and a half _64_ (m
52、onth) to reach the top of this incredible mountain, which turned out _65_ major success. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分25分）第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）假如你是李华，你所在班级高二2班全体同学在国庆假期期间去了上海迪士尼乐园游玩，请根据以下要点给校英语报写一篇报道：1. 活动的时间和地点；2. 活动的内容；3. 对本次活动的感受。注意：1.字数80左右2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。第二节：概要写作（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Exercising is a
53、free time activity that helps people to feel good in many aspects of the health definition.The best known part that exercising improves is the physical part. The physical effect of exercising is that every part and system of our body is in continuous movement. There are many parts in our body that b
54、enefit from exercise, but one of the most important parts that exercising helps is the blood circulation system. For example, when you exercise, muscles move, and to move, muscles need oxygen in the blood, so the heart has to pump blood at a faster speed to keep the muscles moving. This trains your
55、heart and lungs giving you more strength for the future.Another part of the definition of health is mental health. This is one of the aspects that makes people exercise. Exercise distracts and relaxes you for a while because in your exercise, you are getting rid of many feelings, such as stress. Man
56、y people feel that after exercising, all the problems and pressures of their lifestyle disappear or at least are forgotten for a while. While exercising problems of our lives can be solved because you are calm and relaxed, and it s just much easier to think clearly.The social aspect of health is hel
57、ped with exercise because many of the sports are and can be made with someone else. This makes stronger relationships because you meet people that like you and share the same things. I think that this makes you feel more secure and learn about human relationships.Exercising is an activity that touch
58、es the three aspects of health. By exercising you could improve the functioning of your body, be calm in your mind, and meet new people which make a healthier life. All in all, exercising enables you to get the satisfaction of doing something that helps you to live a healthy life. This idea causes m
59、any people to think of exercise as a drug. You should try it. Exercise, and be healthy.2020学年第一学期9+1高中联盟期中考试高二年级英语学科试题答案第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）1-5 AACBA 6-10 CAABA 11-15 CABCB 16-20 CBBAC第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节（共 10 小题；每题 2.5 分，满分 25 分）21-23 ADC 24-26 BCD 27-30 ADBC 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）31-35 C
60、EFAD第三部分 语言运用（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）36-40 ABDBD 41-45 DAACC 46-50 BCABD 51-55 ABCCB 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）56. have climbed 57. Unfortunately 58. who 59. caused 60. astonishing61. to 62. to reach 63. overcame 64. months 65. a第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）This
61、national holiday, Class Two, Senior Two organized a class outing to Disneyland, one of the most wonderful theme parks we have visited.The fantastic magical world held us spellbound, as we checked in, as if we had been in a fairy tale world. Snow White, Micky Mouse and all the other famous cartoon ch
62、aracters we met in the parade left a deep impression on us. We also enjoyed the various kinds of rides there, ranging from giant swinging ships to terrifying free-fall drops.The outing was the highlight of this holiday, leaving a lasting memory for us.第二节 ：概要写作（满分25分）Exercising is helpful in many as
63、pects of peoples health(要点一). First, it improves our physical health, especially our blood circulation system(要点二). It also does great good to peoples mental health, with many negative feelings released ( 要点三). Besides, exercising can strengthen peoples social relationships by exercising with those having the same interests(! &). In a word, exercising benefits us physically, mentally, and socially, which is of great help for us to live a healthy life (要点四). (71 词)
