1、甘肃省兰州市第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题说明：本试题分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分120分，考试时间100分钟。答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。第一部分 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）1. As a result of the serious flood, two-thirds of the buildings in the area .A. need repair B. needs to repair C. needs repairing D. need to be repaired2. Self-drivingisanar
2、ea_ Chinaandtherestoftheworldareonthesamestarting line.A. that B. where C. which D. when3. Itsstrangethathe_ havetakenthebookswithouttheownerspermission.A. would B. should C. could D. might4. Iwassenttothevillagelastmonthtoseehowthedevelopmentplan_ inthepast two years.A. hadbeencarriedout B. would b
3、e carried outC. isbeingcarriedout D. has been carried out5. It seems to have himthatI wastheonewhointroducedhimtotheprofessor, with whose help he is a now famous physician.A. avoided B. rejectedC. escapedD. removed6. Lily was about to close the window _ her attention was caught by a kite.A. when B.
4、if C. and D. though7. Tom returned after the war, only _ that his wife had left him.A. told B. telling C. to be told D. being told 8. The soldier remembers everything exactly as if it_ yesterday.A. was happening B. happens C. has happened D. happened 9. The water is not fit _ , so hold out until we
5、get to a shop.A. to drink B. to be drunk C. drinking D. drink 10. It is everybodys desire that every effort _ to reduce the pollution in our city.A. was made B. be made C. will be made D. would be made 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AOne summer during high
6、 school, my mom volunteered me to help Grandpa research our family tree. Great, I thought, imagining hours spent pawing through dusty, rotting boxes and listening to boring stories about people I didnt know. Youll be surprised, my mom promised, Family histories can be very interesting.In truth, Gran
7、dpa didnt want to limit my work to just research, hoping to also preserve our family memories. Hed discovered a computer program that helps digitally scan old pictures and letters to preserve their contents before they crumble from old age. Grandpa wanted me to help him connect the scanner and set u
8、p the computer program. He could type documents and send emails, but had never used a scanner.Soon after, I became fascinated with my relatives lives. I asked Grandpa to tell the story behind every picture and letter we scanned. The stories, which turned out not to be boring at all, helped me not on
9、ly understand but also relate to my relatives. I became so hungry for more information that Grandpa needed additional props to keep me satisfied. He showed me a chest filled with random stuff, all covered in dust.Perusing through their belongings, I felt I was opening a window into the world of my r
10、elatives, a world long since gone. Grandpa showed me a bundle of letters he had sent to Grandma from the front lines of World War II and I could almost smell the gunpowder. I turned the pages of my great-grandmothers recipe book and could picture her cooking in her kitchen. All of the people who had
11、 been merely names to me now had faces to match.Later, Grandpa admitted, I probably could have done this project myself. I just wanted someone to share it with. I cant thank him enough for sharing the experience and making me appreciate the family members who have made me the person I am. I will che
12、rish family memories and hope that someday will be able to pass them down to my own grandchildren.11. Which of the following can best describe the authors first impression of research?A. Delightful. B. Tiresome. C. Surprising. D. Interesting12. What does the underlined word crumble in paragraph 2 pr
13、obably mean?A. Come to life. B. Tear apart. C. Fall to pieces. D. Break through.13. Why did Grandpa give the author a chest?A. To show him a bundle of letters. B. To keep him away from boredom.C. To give him something to sort out. D. To fulfill his desire to know more.14. What can we learn about Gra
14、ndpa from the passage?A. He used to serve in the army. B. He knew nothing about computer.C. He buried the letters under gunpowder. D. He loved sharing what he had with others.15. The best title of the passage is _ .A. Precious family memories B. My grandpa and his belongingsC. My grandpa and his fam
15、ily tree D. Helping my grandpa in summerBScientists are urging that deep sea metal mining should be stopped temporarily. They warn in a report that it can cause severe damaging effects on Pacific Ocean areas.The recently-released report examined more than 250 published studies on deep-sea mining. Th
16、e research was examined by the Deep Sea Mining Campaign a collection of not-for profit organizations. The report centers on mining activities related to small metallic particles(金属颗粒)，called nodules, found on the seabed. The material can contain different metals. Increasing demand for these metals h
17、as led to a rise in deep-sea mining operations. The metals are commonly used in battery manufacturing and other technology products.However, the scientists warn that mining for these nodules will cause irreversible(不可逆的) damage to an ocean already under pressure. The operations will affect areas acr
18、oss 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 calling for additional stud
19、y 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 operations can put people at r
20、isk 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 DeepGreen, which aims to begin by 2024. It seeks to mine metallic nodules to be used in power systems for electric vehicles. DeepGreen Chief Executive
21、Officer Gerard Barron defended the companys plans in reaction to the report. He said deep-sea mining offered the best alternative to surface mining, which has long history of pollution and destroying forests and wildlife.16. Why are deep-sea mining operations on the rise?A More metals are needed, B
22、Surface mining is banned,C. Battery industry is falling. D. The seabed is easy to find,17. Which of the following best explains the word “moratorium underlined in paragraph 4?A. Loose measure. B. Thorough study. C. Permanent deal. D. Temporary stop.18. What can we learn from Andrew Chins words?A. Co
23、nditions 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 sure less likely to be affected by nodule mining,19. Whats Gerard Barrons attitude towards deep-sea mining?A. Opposed. B. Supportive. C. Amb
24、iguous. D. Unconcerned.20. This article aims to_ .A. introduce a new mining technology B. inspire deep-sea miningC. draw attention to environmental protecting D. call on the stop of mining in the sea 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。You may want to start paying attention
25、 to supermarket shelves because they are changing rapidly. Soon, when you walk by a shelf filled with produce, it may have electronic labels, personalized advertisements, RFID (radio frequency identification reader) technology and IOT (internet of things) sensors. Smart shelves with digital displays
26、 are coming to more supermarkets as paper labels are replaced with advanced technology.Electronic labels will replace all the paper labels which announce the prices. 21 Electronic labels display prices, advertisements, nutritional data, coupons and videos. Imagine standing in front of a milk display
27、 and instantly comparing nutritional information among different brands while getting a flashing coupon that you scan with your phone. 22 For example, sensors installed in the shelves can tell when you approach them, so they can show you a deal on the same bread you purchased last week. Additionally
28、, if you use a stores app to create a shopping list, the smart shelves can interact with the list and show you where to find the items you want.RFID usually has a tag that can transmit and receive data. 23 In supermarkets, RFID technology can help retailers manage. RFID tags can alert store assistan
29、ts when the shelves are empty and need restocking or when someone has put the wrong items on a shelf.IOT sensors have many potential uses in a supermarket. 24 The sensors can check temperatures in freezers and cases to make sure they are correct. They can also collect data from smart shelves. The te
30、chnology can help supermarkets understand which products appeal to consumers and can affect how stores arrange items on display. 25 From digital displays that show instant price changes to advertisements linked to your shopping list, you can expect the technology to become more personalized.A. One o
31、f the most basic is temperature control. B. Smart shelves will change how you shop in the future.C. Smart shelves can interact with apps on a customers smartphone.D. They can automatically scan your purchases and make shopping faster.E. It uses radio waves to identify items and transmit information
32、about them.F. They will make it easier to change the prices in an entire store within minutes.G. Some consumers will share their personal information and purchase history to score a deal. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Capturing the lines
33、of loveIve never been the kind of person to say, “its the thought that counts” when it comes to gifts. That was until a couple of weeks ago, when my kids gave me a present that blew me away.For years now, Ive been wanting to sell our home, the place where my husband and I 26 our kids. But to me, thi
34、s house is much more than just a 27 . In the front room, theres a wall that has hundreds of pencil lines, 28 the progress of my childrens growth.Every growth 29 is marked in grey, with each childs name and the date they were 30 .Most people I know have been featured on a wall like this, or at least
35、had a wall like it in their home.Of all the objects and all the 31 , its this one thing in a home thats the 32 to leave behind. Friends I know have returned home after work only to 33 their wall of heights has been 34 painted over. A new paint job wouldnt normally be greeted by 35 , but erasing that
36、 evidence of motherhood 36 more than it should. Our kids grow in so many ways, but the wall is 37 evidence of their progress, right there for everyone to 38 .Over the years, Ive talked about how much I would 39 leaving that wall behind when I moved, even though the last marks were made 10 years ago
37、when my kids stopped 40 . So one day, while I was at work, my children decided to do something about it.They hired a professional photographer whose 41 is about capturing (捕捉) the 42 things in life, from clear lakes and skies to ballgowns (舞会礼服). Over several hours,she took photos of the hundreds of
38、 drawings and lines, little grey fingerprints, and old marks. Somehow, she managed to photograph all those 43 of memories perfectly. Afterwards, she put all the photos together into one image (影像), 44 them into a beautiful history of my family.Three weeks later, my childrens wonderful gift made its
39、way to me a life-size photo of the pencil lines and fingerprints that 45 entire lifetimes of love and growth.26AtaughtBguidedCraisedDeducated27AplaceBbuildingCsymbolDburden28AleavingBpromotingCpreventingDmarking29AstageBproblemCprospectDfactor30AhandledBcarvedCmeasuredDmonitored31AmemoriesBimagesCjo
40、ysDexperiences32AeasiestBhardestCsafestDstrangest33AimagineBclaimCdiscoverDconclude34AfreshlyBcleanlyCmiraculouslyDbeautifully35AlaughterBsurpriseCcuriosityDtears36AcomfortsBhurtsChidesDshows37AmentalBpsychologicalCphysicalDintellectual38AseeBrememberCunderstandDstress39AlikeBhateCappreciateDavoid40
41、AlearningBwanderingCprogressingDgrowing41AworkBsignificanceCmodelDhabit42AworthlessBbeautifulCsatisfyingDmysterious43AdaysBweeksCyearsDfigures44AtransformingBtranslatingCexpandingDanalyzing45AleadsBexplainsCrepresentsDSummarizes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 is k
42、nown for its brilliant civilization that 46 （continue）since the ancient times despite the many ups and downs in its history. It is 47 （wide）accepted that one of the reasons has been the Chinese writing system.Several thousand years ago written Chinese was only symbols 48 （carve）on animal bones or sh
43、ells. During the Shang Dynasty, these symbols became a well-developed writing system in a 49 （vary）of forms. This, however, changed in Qin Dynasty. Emperor Qin Shihuang united the seven major states into one unified country 50 the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writin
44、g system was 51 great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.Written Chinese also serves as a vital way 52 （connect）Chinas present with its past. Modern people can learn about the ancient Chinese by reading their classic works or 53 （appreciate）Chinese calligraphy.Today, with China pla
45、ying 54 greater role in global affairs, the Chinese writing system has established 55 （it）as a window through which more and more international students can access Chinas culture and history.第三节 单词填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)56. The interview with the President by Shui Junyi was c （进行）in English. 57. Make
46、 sure that the lighting is a （足够的）so that we can see all things clearly. 58. I am sure you can p (受益) from these experiences. 59. To the of the teacher, her students all passed the exam. 60. The war (宣布) illegal by the International Court of Justice. 61. The teacher was so young that she was even (年
47、轻) to some of her students. 62. In his early years, he (放弃) medicine for literature. 63. The shop sells only n range of goods. 64. The police have appealed for w to come forward. 65. The start of a new year is a good time to r on the many achievements of the past. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小
48、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，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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。Chinese brush calligraphy is one of the most important art form in China.It origin is unknown, but
49、local tales say it goes back over 4000 years to the time of Yellow Emperor, when characters carved on animal bones or tortoise shells. Then Qin Shi Huang united China and set regular rules for Chinese characters, making it easier for people to learn. Later cursive script (草书) appeared. It is written
50、 freely, but its not easy to be read.Today its once again the subject in schools and an art form high appreciated across the world. Anyone can practise it and that is required is a simple set including a brush, ink, or paper. Practise this art consistently can develop personal character and is of gr
51、eat beneficial to health.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你的交换生朋友Eric因担心会耽误功课，想辞去校英语报编辑的工作。请你给他写封信建议他不要放弃这份工作。内容包括: 1.说明写信目的; 2.陈述理由; 3表达期望。注意： 1.词数100左右; 2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。兰州一中2020-2021-2学期高二年级期中考试试题英 语 答 案1-5. DBBAC 6-10. ACDAB 11-15. BCDAA 16-20. ADCBD 21-25. FCEAB26-30. CBDAC 31-35. ABCAD 36-40. BCABD 41-45
52、. ABCAC 46. has continued 47. widely 48. carved 49. variety 50. where/so/ and 51. of 52. to connect 53. appreciating 54. a 55. itself56. conducted 57. adequate 58. profit 59. satisfaction 60. was declared 61. junior 62. abandoned 63. narrow 64. witnesses 65. reflect66.form forms67. ItIts68.在characte
53、rs后加 were69.去掉be 70. thea 71. highhighly 72. thatwhat 73. orand 74. PractisePractising75. beneficialbenefitDear Eric,Im sorry to hear that you want to quit your job as the editor of our school English newspaper.And I dont think it is necessary for you to do so.In my opinion, being an editor is benef
54、icial to your schoolwork. Firstly, youll have more chances to gain learning materials that will be helpful to your schoolwork. Secondly, it can also help to improve your Chinese because you will have more chances to communicate in Chinese during your job. All in all, I believe that youll benefit much from the editing as long as you keep a balance between your study and your job.I hope you can consider my suggestion seriously.Yours,Li Hua