1、兰州二十七中2020-2021学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷(非选择题)两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。注意事项：1答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。2每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。3二卷试题用黑色中性笔作答。第1卷（选择题 共100分）第一部分 阅读理解 （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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。 AWho says inventions are only m
2、ade by grown-ups and professionals? Over the years, children have also succeeded in making their useful contributions to the world. Here are a few inventions that came to life from the minds of young children.Hero HelmetSeven-year-old Samuel Meyers invention is aimed at stopping people from riding t
3、heir bikes or skateboards without using a helmet. The Hero Helmet features an inbuilt remote that controls a lock on the wheels which unlocks when the Helmet is being worn by the rider. Samuel says: no helmet, no bike.Robotic EarthwormThe first thought that comes to mind is, why a robotic earthworm?
4、 Well, ten-year-old David Cohen had some useful applications in mind. He believed it could be used to find victims after a flood, earthquake or fire. The robot could get into small and dangerous places where search dogs and humans could not go.B.E.A.C.O.N.Fifteen-year-old Hannah Herbsts invention, w
5、hich stands for Bringing Electricity Access to Countries through Ocean Energy, was inspired by her pen pal who lives in Ethiopia and did not have access to lights. So she came up with B.E.A.C.O.N, which absorbs energy directly from ocean waves. Her invention won the “Discovery Education 3M Young Sci
6、entist Challenge” in 2015 and other numerous awards.Portable Wheelchair ControllerAt only eight years old, Amelia Fox created the invention to help lift people in and out of their wheelchair. This invention was not just born out of the desire to create something. Amelia developed this controller for
7、 her brother, who had just got hip surgery and needed the wheelchair to move around.1. Who is the oldest inventor?A. Samuel Meyer.B. David Cohen.C. Amelia Fox.D. Hannah Herbst.2. Which of the following can be used as a rescue tool?A. Hero Helmet. B. Robotic Earthworm. C. E.A.C.O.N. D.Portable Wheelc
8、hair Controller.3. Why did Amelia Fox create the invention?A. To generate electricity effectively.B. To benefit the earthquake victims.C. To give her brother assistance.D. To protect bike riders from injuries. BNot so long ago therapy(治疗) was limited to an hour-long advising session on a sofa; now y
9、ou can access free advice on TikTok in under a minute. Perhaps this new trend is growing because it offers easy bite-size answers to big complex questions.The problem with TikTok, however, is that the videos have to be under 60 seconds, which are about serious mental health illnesses being reduced t
10、o brief sentences with quick fixes from sometimes unqualified non-professionals. And with the average age of TikTok users between 18 and 24, how helpful is TikTok therapy?“When I first started creating mental health content, I didnt expect anyone to listen,” explains Jane Smith, who runs a private p
11、ractice in Hampshire. “But it turns out people are hungry for this sort of information.” Although there is a concern about the videos increasing the risk of self-diagnosis(自诊), Jane thinks otherwise. She compares self-diagnosing amental health problem to self- diagnosing a common cold, “If you want
12、to find out about the symptoms of a cold, you can look it up online. Thats not a risk because you cant do much with that information until you get to the doctor anyway. ”Yet despite concerns, the comments on TikTok therapy videos are filled with praises. Rachel, 23, says she finds them very relatabl
13、e: “If you see a video discussing anxiety, it can help you acknowledge and discuss topics you might not feel safe to do in other places. It makes me feel less alone. ”Weve seen some great mental health content on TikTok. However, its important to remember that not all the information you find online
14、 will be reliable and it can be useful to ask yourself some questions including who is sharing it and why.4. Why is TikTok therapy getting popular?A. It provides brief solutions.B. It aims at younger usersC. It sells at a low price.D. It is offered by professionals.5. What does Jane think of TikTok
15、videos?A. They may cause some potential risks.B. They are of much help to people in need.C. They are better than going to doctors.D. They show symptoms of disease in detail.6. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 probably refer to?A. Concerns.B. Comments.C. Videos.D. Praises.7. What m
16、ay the author agree?A. TikTok will replace hospitals in the future.B. We should be careful about online information.C. It is quite easy to find reliable medical advice.D. It is quite easy to find reliable medical advice. CIt was late, about 10:15 p.m., when Janice Esposito arrived at the New York tr
17、ain station and began the 20-minute drive home. She had traveled the route so many times that she almost drove on autopilot (自动驾驶): a left onto Station Road, then a left on Montauk Highway, and then- bang! Out of nowhere, a car T-boned Janices car, pushing her backward onto the railroad tracks.As it
18、 happened, Pole Dipinto was getting ready for bed. Hed just closed his book when he heard the loud crash not far outside his bedroom window. A volunteer firefighter and retired teacher, 64, never stopped to think. He grabbed a flashlight and still in his pajamas (睡衣), ran out of the door. “Any firef
19、ighter would have done what I did,” he said, “Were always on duty.”The first car he came upon was the one that had hit Janice. Once Dipinto concluded the driver was OK, he looked around and spotted Janices car lay across the railroad tracks. And then he heard a terrible sound: the bells signaling an
20、 on-coming train.Dipinto rushed to Janices car and banged on the drivers side window. She just looked at him, her eyes unfocused. “I dont know where I am,” she said. She seemed unhurt. “Honey, youre on the railroad tracks,” Dipinto shouted, “We have to get you off right now!” He pulled hard on the d
21、oor handle, but it didnt work. The heavy train, traveling at 65 miles per hour, was heading toward them. Dipinto ran to the passenger side and threw open the door. “Please, God, dont let her be trapped”, he thought. He pushed aside the airbags, grabbed Janices arms, and pulled her toward him across
22、the passenger seat until he could help her out and walk her to safety. Within six seconds, he estimated, the train crashed into the car.“It was like a Hollywood movie,” Dipinto told reporters the next day. But this one had a difference. That night, the hero arrived in pajamas, not in a fire truck.8.
23、 What can we know about the accident from Paragraph 1?A. running vehicle crashed into Janices car.B. Janice didnt know the route well.C. Janice drove too fast.D. Janices car pushed backward another vehicle.9. What do we know about Pete Dipinto?A. He was the volunteer firefighter who was on duty that
24、 night.B. He first confirmed the other driver before he came to Janices rescue.C. He was in sound sleep in his bedroom when the accident happened.D. He wasnt aware of the coming train when he was rescuing Janice.10. What can we infer from Paragraph 4?A. Janice didnt know where she was.B. All the doo
25、rs of Janices car were in good condition.C. Dipinto rescued Janice without difficulty.D. The airbags protected her in some way.11. What is the best title for the text?A. A Dangerous Heavy Train. B. A Hollywood Movie.C. A Hero in Pajamas. D. A Horrible Car Accident. DTea drinking was common in China
26、for nearly one thousand years before anyone in Europe had ever heard about tea. People in Britain were much slower in finding out what tea was like, mainly because tea was very expensive. It could not be bought in shops and even those people who could afford to have it sent from Holland did so only
27、because it was a fashionable curiosity. Some of them were not sure how to use it. They thought it was a vegetable and tried cooking the leaves. Then they served them mixed with butter and salt. They soon discovered their mistake but many people used to spread the used tea leaves on bread and give th
28、em to their children as sandwiches.Tea remained rare and very expensive in England until the ships of the East India Company began to bring it direct from China early in the seventeenth century. During the next few years so much tea came into the country that the price fell and many people could aff
29、ord to buy it.At the same time people on the Continent were becoming more and more fond of tea. Until then tea had been drunk without milk in it, but one day a famous French lady named Madame deSevigne decided to see what tea tasted like when milk was added. She found it so pleasant that she would n
30、ever again drink it without milk. Because she was such a great lady her friends thought they must copy everything she did, so they also drank their tea with milk in it. Slowly this habit spread until it reached England and today only very few Britons drink tea without milk.At first, tea was usually
31、drunk after dinner in the evening. No one ever thought of drinking tea in the afternoon until a duchess found that a cup of tea and a piece of cake at three or four oclock stopped her getting “a sinking feeling” as she called it. She invited her friends to have this new meal with her, and so tea-tim
32、e was born.12. Which of the following is true of the introduction of tea into Britain?A. The Britons got expensive tea from India.B. The Britons were the first people in Europe who drank tea.C. Tea reached Britain from Holland.D. It was not until the 17th century that the Britons had tea.13. What do
33、es this passage mainly discuss?A. How tea-time was born in Holland.B. How tea became a popular drink in France.C. The history of tea drinking in Britain.D. How the Britons got the habit of drinking afternoon tea.14. When did tea become a popular drink in Britain?A. In the eighteenth century. B. In t
34、he sixteenth century.C. In the seventeenth century. D. In the late seventeenth century.15. Why did people in Europe begin to drink tea with milk?A. It was good for health.B. They tried to copy the way Madame deSevigne drank tea.C. It became a popular drink.D. It tasted like milk. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分
35、12.5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。How to Communicate With a Deaf PersonCommunicating with a deaf person doesnt have to be as difficult as it might seem. The trick is to be patient, straightforward, and to remember that deaf people communicate visually. Before you know it, youll forget
36、you were ever worried!Method 1: Starting Your Conversation_16_ You can do this by moving into the persons field of vision (视野)and waving from a polite distance, or by tapping the person gently on the shoulder. If its a real emergency, you can also turn the lights off and on quickly. Position yoursel
37、f carefully. Make sure that the light in the room is shining directly onto your face, and that youre not standing with your back to a light._17_ Find out how the person prefers to communicate. Some deaf people are better lip-readers than others. Some deaf people may prefer to write back and forth or
38、 to use an interpreter. Man interactions between the deaf and the hearing require a combination of these methods. _18_ Method 2: Communicating through Lip-reading.Keep your sentences simple and use plain language._19_ The more complex your phrasing and vocabulary, the more likely your deaf companion
39、 is to miss something. Try to avoid using slang or expressions that arent widely known.When someone else is speaking, dont turn away from the deaf person in your group._20_ You dont have to look at the deaf person while someone else is talking, but try to make sure your face is visible.A. Or, theyll
40、 miss parts of the conversation.B. Try not to be too difficult when using your words in the beginning. C. The best way to know which methods are most effective is to ask.D. If so, itll make them feel left out of the conversation.E. Get the persons attention.F. Stand directly in front of the person,
41、at a normal distance.G. Its important not talk too quickly. 第二部分 语言知识运用 （共三节，满分65分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小1.75分，满分35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,并在答题卡将该项涂黑。After I turned 80, my daughter asked to see my driving license. When I 21it to her, she cut it into pieces. At first I didnt22why and
42、 I was a little bit23. She said so many of my24ended driving the day after they killed people or they made people injured when they were driving on the crowded25, She thought that I should stop26the day before that happened to me.She then took me to our yard and27 me a beautiful red adult tricycle(三
43、轮自行车). After that, she gave me an IC card to take a28 if I wanted to go out.It took a bit of time to29 this change and I gradually understood it was for my 30. One neighbor had once driven into a farm and 31 the back door of it. Another friend of my age had driven into a store, 32a lot of goods and
44、injuring himself seriously. So he was forbidden to drive after he came back from the 33.At first it did not seem to be a nice thing, but now I realize that it is really good for me. I am healthier, stronger and have had many 34with my tricycle. Whats more, I found that the city buses are easy and ve
45、ry 35to take. For only 50 cents a ride, I can 36many places of interest in the city.Now I dont need to buy gas and insurance for my car 37. So many people have known me now, and I can 38come home as late as 11 pm on the bus without feeling 39. I can also ride my tricycle to the beach without worryin
46、g about parking. Whats more, Im doing something good to40the environment.21.A. threw B. delivered C. handed D. pushed22.A. doubt B. imagine C. understand D. complain23.A. nervous B. angry C. serious D. worried24.A. style B. appearance C. character D. age25.A. streetB.station C.beach D. market 26.A.j
47、oggingB. riding C.travelling D. driving 27.A. showedB.bought C. booked D.left28.A.trainB. bus C.trip D.picture29.A.declareB. accept C.state D.predict 30.A. safetyB.independenceC. business D.responsibility31.A.looked intoB.broke into C. run into D.got into32.A. destroyingB.stealing C.purchasing D. pr
48、oducing 33.A. vacationB.hospital C.store D.factory34.A.challengesB.connectionsC.disagreements D.adventures 35.A. cheapB. crowded C. difficult D.boring36.A. discoverB.analyze C. explore D.preserve37.A.quicklyB. ultimatelyC. regularly D.gradually38.A. evenB.also C.still D. never 39.A.boredB.upset C. e
49、mbarrassed D. afraid 40.A.polluteB. benefit C.control D.affect第二节 单项选择（共15小题；每小1分，满分15分）41. It is generally accepted that _boy must learn to stand up and fight like_man.Athe；aBa；the Ca；a Da；不填42. Whats the name of the man_? A. you borrowed his car B. which car you borrowedC. his car you borrowed D.
50、whose car you borrowed43. I _ travel by train, but now by car.A. used to B. got used to C. was used to D. am used to44. Is this the only reason _ at the meeting for his carelessness in his work?A. why he explained B. what he explained C. that he explained D. which he explained45. With a lot of probl
51、ems_, the newly-elected president is having a hard time.A. settled B. to settle C. settling D. being settled 46. _, the party was a great success, for everyone there was very happy. A. After all B. Above all C. In all D. All in all 47. Our country has_ a lot of advanced technology.A. brought out B.
52、brought in C. brought up D. brought about 48. I was just about _ road _ a ship came to us.A. to travel by; when B. to travel on; while C. traveling by; when D. traveling on; while49. At that moment, few people _ the danger ahead. A. were aware that B. were awaring for C. were awaring of D. were awar
53、e of 50. At the beginning of class, the noise of desks _ could be heard outside the classroom.A. opened and closed B. being opened and closed C. to be opened and closed D. to open and close51. The country is changing very quickly and many of the old traditions are_A. dying out B. dying away C. dying
54、 down D. dying of 52. Last week, only two people came to look at the house，_ wanted to buy it.A. none of them B. neither of whom C. none of whom D. both of them53. There are five pairs_, but I am at a loss which to buy.A.to be chosen B. to choose C. to choose from D. for choosing54. Helen always hel
55、ps her mother even though going to school _ most of her day. A. takes up B. makes up C. saves up D. puts up55. -I m afraid Ill fall in the exam.-_. It wont be so bad.A. Dont be afraid B.Youll not fail C. It doesnt matter D.Take it easy 第卷 (非选择题 共50分)注意: 将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效第二部分 语言知识运用 第三节 语法填空（共10小题,
56、每小题1.5分 满分15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。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。Dear Tom,Id like to share with you my favourite practical courses: racing the dragon boat and making zongzi, both of56_are the traditional customs in57_Dragon Boat Festival.Now the Dragon Boat Festival58_ (celebrat
57、e) in memory of an ancient poet Qu Yuan, who 59_ (drown) himself into Miluo River. His poems can always remind people of his 60_ (devote) to his motherland. Whats more, 61_ (race) together can develop our team spirit, which can help us gain success in the future. Last but not least, learning to make
58、 zongzi can raise our awareness to develop traditional food. Most 62_ (importance), through these courses, not only can I gather 63_ (much) information about traditional culture 64_ I can also have a betterunderstanding of our country.Im looking forward to having fun65_you in the coming Dragon Boat
59、Festival.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）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。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处起）不计分。The forest of my hometown is beautiful no matter how the seas
60、on is. I was driving this morning while I saw a deer live in the woods appear in the middle of the road. I came to the full stop, and we stared each other. He seemed clever. He had been in this world for some month and I didnt want to end in his life. Finally, I waved my hand for him to go on. Havin
61、g seen anything to fear, he jumped across the road. I drive on smiling at the magic of this moment and was thankful that I had been going slow not to hit this beautiful creature.第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）假定你是李华,你校的广播站正在招收英文编辑(editor),你对此很感兴趣。请给校相关负责人Chris写封邮件申请该职位。内容包括: 1.写邮件目的;2.陈述个人优势;3.表达期望。注意: 1.词数100左右;2
62、.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Chris, _Yours,Li Hua兰州二十七中2020-2021学年度高二期中考试答案阅读理解（50分） 1-15 DBC ABCB ABDC CCCB 16-20 EFCBD 完形填空（35分） 21-40 CCBDA DABBA CABDA CCADB单项选择（15分） 41- 55 CDACB DBADB ABCAD 语法填空（15分） 56. which 57. the 58. is celebrated 59. drowned 60. devotion61. racing 62. important
63、ly 63. more 64. but 65. with短文改错（10分）： The forest of my hometown is beautiful no matter the season is. I was driving this morning I saw a deer in the woods appear in the middle of the road. I came to full stop, and we stared each other. He seemed clever. He had been in this world for some and I didn
64、t want to end in his life. Finally, I waved my hand for him to go on. Having seen to fear, he jumped across the road. I on smiling at the magic of this moment and was thankful that I had been going not to hit this beautiful creature.书面表达（25分）Dear Chris, Im Li Hua, a middle school student. I happened
65、 to see the advertisement that our broadcasting station is looking for an English editor. Im writing to apply for this position.First of all, Im confident that Im qualified. I am so keen on the events of our school that I will update the news regularly. Besides, I have such a good command of English that I have no difficulty in editing articles in English. Furthermore, I worked as a reporter for our school newspaper last year, which will surely help me do the job better.If chosen, Ill be devoted to the job. Looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li Hua
