1、河北省沧州市盐山中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）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三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案是C。1. Where are the speakers?A. At a swimming pool.B. In a clothing shop.C. At a school lab
2、.2. What will Tom do next?A. Turn down the music.B. Postpone the show.C. Stop practicing.3. What is the woman busy doing?A. Working on a paper. B. Tidying up the office. C. Organizing a party.4. When will Henry start his vacation?A. This weekend.B. Next week.C. At the end of August.5. What does Donn
3、a offer to do for Bill?A. Book a flight for him.B. Drive him to the airport.C. Help him park the car.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每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。听每段对话或独白前，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Why does Pete call Lucy?A. To say that hell be l
4、ate.B. To tell her about his work.C. To invite her to dinner.7. When is Pete going to see Lucy?A. At 6:00 pm.B. At 6:45 pm.C. At 8:00 pm.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Why does Cathy want to quit her job？A. Shell join another firm. B. Shell run her own business. C. Shes fed up with it.9. What is Marks attitude t
5、owards Cathys decision?A. Forgiving.B. Sympathetic.C. Supportive.10. What might Cathy do for the present company?A. Apply for a project.B. Train a new person.C. Recommend an engineer.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. How did the man feel about his performance today?A. Greatly encouraged. B. A bit dissatisfied. C
6、. Terribly disappointed.12. What did the man say helped him overcome the problem?A. Patience. B. Luck. C. Determination.13. What is the woman doing?A. Conducting an interview. B. Holding a press conference. C. Hosting a ceremony.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14.What is next to the apartment building？A. A restaur
7、ant. B. A laundry. C. A grocery store.15.Which is included in the rent？A. Electricity. B. The Internet. C. Satellite TV.16.What does the woman think of the apartment？A. Its quite large. B. Its well furnished. C. Its worth the money.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where is Jeff from？A. Liverpool. B. Coventry.
8、C. Newcastle.18.Where do young men go to watch big games according to Jeff？A. Pubs. B. Stadiums. C. Friends homes.19.Why does Jeff have to pick a team to support？A. To avoid being bothered. B. To open a conversation. C. To earn respect from others.20.What does Jeff mainly talk about？A. Englands mome
9、nt of success. B. English flag as a symbol of hope.C. Englands all-time favourite sport.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。ATo help you choose the perfect books for your children, weve listed four of the best science books for kids. These books are a lot of
10、 fun and will satisfy your childrens curiosity. About Time Long ago, people used the sun, the moon and the water to tell time. Soon after we began using our knowledge about the natural world to build clocks and to create calendars. Centuries later, we have clocks and calendars. This book tells the a
11、mazing story of how it all happened! Actual Size Do you know the size of an elephant? What about a tiger or the worlds largest parrot? Can you imagine an eye that is bigger than your head? Sometimes facts and figures dont tell the whole story. In this book, the author shows animals both large and sm
12、all at actual size. Everything: Rocks and Minerals Let your child become a geology (地质学) expert as she or he sees eye-catching photos about these colorful rocks. Children will learn some information about rocks through these interesting pictures. They can learn how rocks are formed. It is perfect fo
13、r kids who love to explore. If the World Were a Village This eye-opening book has become an excellent piece of work to know about the world by imagining the worlds population as a village of just 100 people. By exploring the lives of the 100 villagers, children will discover that life in other natio
14、ns is often very different from their own. 21. What is the book About Time mainly about? A. The value of time. B. The movement of the sun. C. The methods of making watches. D. The history of clocks and calendars. 22. What can we know from the book Actual Size? A. How smart a parrot is. B. How big an
15、 elephant is. C. How dangerous a tiger is. D. How far human eyes can see. 23. Which of the following tells about the way people live in the world? A. About Time. B. Actual Size. C. Everything: Rocks and Minerals. D. If the World Were a Village.BI have a special place in my heart for libraries. I hav
16、e for as long as I can remember. I was always an enthusiastic reader, sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child. Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties, I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library.My first job was workin
17、g at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old .It was a dream job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time.As I grew older and became a mother, the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life. I had several children and books were our main s
18、ource(来源) of entertainment. It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library, where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them.I always read ,using different voices ,as though I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it !It was a spe
19、cial time to bond with my children and it filled them with the wonderment of books .Now, I see my children taking their children to the library and I love that the excitement of going to the library lives on form generation to generation.As a novelist, Ive found a new relationship with libraries. I
20、encourage readers to go to their local library when they cant afford to purchase a book. I see libraries as a safe haven(避风港) for readers and writers, a bridge that helps put together a reader with a book. Libraries, in their own way, help fight book piracy(盗版行为) and 1 think all writers should suppo
21、rt libraries in a significant way when they can. Encourage readers to use the library. Share library announcements on your social media. Frequent them and talk about them when you can.24. Which word best describes the authors relationship with books as a child?A. Cooperative. B. Uneasy. C. Inseparab
22、le. D. Casual. 25. What does the underlined phrase “an added meaning” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Pleasure from working in the library. B. Joy of reading passed on in the family. C. Wonderment from acting out the stories. D. A closer bond developed with the readers. 26. What does the author call on o
23、ther writers to do?A. Sponsor book fairs. B. Write for social media. C. Support libraries. D. Purchase her novels. 27. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Reading: A Source of Knowledge B. My Idea about writingC. Library: A Haven for the Young D. My Love of the LibraryCThe Union Jack is th
24、e national flag of the United Kingdom. It is so called because it combines the emblems (象征) of three countries England, Scotland and Ireland (although since 1921 only Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom)The term “Union Jack” possibly dates from Queen Annes time, but its origin is un
25、certain. It may come from the “Jacket” of the English or Scottish soldiers; or from the name of James who originated the first union in 1603, in either its Latin or French form “Jacobus” or “Jacques”； or, as “jack” once meant small, the name may come from a royal proclamation (声明) issued by Charles
26、that the flag should be flown only by ships of the Royal Navy as a jack, a small flag at the bowsprit (船首)The Union Jack was originally a royal flag (when the present design was made official in 1801, it was ordered to be flown on all the Kings forts and castles, but not elsewhere); it is today flow
27、n above Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle when the Queen is not in residence. On news of a royal death, the Union Jack will be flown at halfmast (下半旗)The flying of the Union Jack on public buildings is decided by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport at the Queens command. The Union Jack is
28、 flown on government buildings on days marking the birthdays of members of the royal family, such as the Queens official birthday, and on the days of the State Opening and prorogation (休会) of Parliament; it is also flown on St Davids Day, St Georges Day, St Andrews Day, and St Patricks Day.Although
29、the Union Jack originated as a royal flag, it is now also flown by many people and organizations elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Its use as an emblem has extended beyond the form of a flag and the Union Jack is frequently shown on other objects.28The reason why the national flag of the United Kingd
30、om is called The Union Jack is that _.Athe flag is made of jacketBthe flag combines the emblems of three countriesCthe flag shows the symbol of unityDthe flag originated from the existence of the United Kingdom29The second paragraph mainly talks about _.Athe origin of the national flagBthe history o
31、f the national flagCthe reason why the Union Jack has become the national flagDthe way how the Union Jack has become the national flag30Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?AOnce the Union Jack was not flown elsewhere except royal places.BThe Union Jack will be flown at halfma
32、st if a member of the royal family dies.CMany people and organizations can flow the Union Jack in the world.DThe Union Jack can be flown in many places and on many days in the United Kingdom.31What is the best title of the passage?AThe Union Jack Everywhere BThe Union Jack at AnytimeCNational Flag,
33、the Union Jack DThe History of the Union JackDThe connection between people and plants has long been the subject of scientific research. Recent studies have found positive effects. A study conducted in Youngstown，Ohio，for example, discovered that greener areas of the city experienced less crime. In
34、another，employees were shown to be 15% more productive when their workplaces were decorated with houseplants.The engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology（MIT）have taken it a step further changing the actual composition of plants in order to get them to perform diverse，even unusual func
35、tions. These include plants that have sensors printed onto their leaves to show when theyre short of water and a plant that can detect harmful chemicals in groundwater. Were thinking about how we can engineer plants to replace functions of the things that we use every day,explained Michael Strano, a
36、 professor of chemical engineering at MIT. One of his latest projects has been to make plants glow（发光）in experiments using some common vegetables. Stranos team found that they could create a faint light for three-and-a-half hours. The light，about one-thousandth of the amount needed to read by，is jus
37、t a start. The technology, Strano said, could one day be used to light the rooms or even to turn tree into self-powered street lamps. in the future，the team hopes to develop a version of the technology that can be sprayed onto plant leaves in a one-off treatment that would last the plants lifetime.
38、The engineers are also trying to develop an on and offswitchwhere the glow would fade when exposed to daylight.Lighting accounts for about 7% of the total electricity consumed in the US. Since lighting is often far removed from the power source（电源）such as the distance from a power plant to street la
39、mps on a remote highway-a lot of energy is lost during transmission（传输）. Glowing plants could reduce this distance and therefore help save energy. 32. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. A new study of different plants. B. A big fall in crime rates.C. Employees from various workplaces. D. Be
40、nefits from green plants.33. What is the function of the sensors printed on plant leaves by MIT engineer?A. To detect plants lack of water B. To change compositions of plants C. To make the life of plants longer. D. To test chemicals in plants.34. What can we expect of the glowing plants in the futu
41、re?A. They will speed up energy production.B. They may transmit electricity to the home.C. They might help reduce energy consumption. D. They could take the place of power plants.35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Can we grow more glowing plants? B. How do we live with
42、glowing plants?C. Could glowing plants replace lamps? D. How are glowing plants made pollution-free?第二节(共5小题:每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。If you are already making the time to exercise, it is good indeed! With such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time
43、to work out. _36_ Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit.Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is ahead of you for the day. _37_Your metabolism (新陈代谢) gets a head start. _38_ If you work out in the mor
44、nings, then you will be getting the calorie (卡路里) burning benefits for the whole day, not in your sleep._39_ Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sle
45、ep when you are very excited._40_ If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good workout by eating junk food? You will want to continue to focus on positive choices.There are a lot of ben
46、efits to working out, especially in the mornings. Set your alarm clock an hour early and push yourself to work out! You will feel energized all day long.AYou will stick to your diet.BYour quality of sleep improves.CYou prefer healthy food to fast food.DThere is no reason you should exercise in the m
47、orning.EYou can keep your head clear for 410 hours after exercise.FAfter you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.GIf you are planning to do exercise regularly, or youre doing it now, then listen up!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分，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处的最佳
48、选项。Molai grew up in a tiny village in India. The village lay near some wetlands which became his second 41. He learned the value and beauty of 42 there from a very young age.When he was 16, Molai began to notice something43 happening around his home. A flood had hit the area earlier that year and th
49、e44 it caused had driven away a number of birds.45 , the number of snakes had declined as well. He 46 that it was because there werent enough trees to protect them from the47 . The solution, of course, was to plant trees so the animals could seek48 during the daytime. He turned to the49 department f
50、or help but was told that nothing would grow there. However, Molai went looking on his own and50 a nearby island where he began to plant trees.51 young plants in the dry season was52 for a lone boy. Molai built at the53 of each sapling(幼树)a bamboo platform, where he placed earthen pots with small ho
51、les to54 rainwater. The water would then drip(滴落)on the plants below.Molai55 to plant trees for the next 37 years, His efforts have resulted in 1,360 acres of naturally-grown land that has become home to many plants and animals.41. A. dream B. job C. home D. choice42. A. nature B. youth C. culture D
52、. knowledge43. A. precious B. interesting C. disturbing D. awkward44. A. waste B. tension C. pain D. damage45. A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise46. A. agreed B. realized C. remembered D. predicted47. A. noise B. heat C. disease D. dust48. A. directions B. partners C. help D. shelter49.
53、 A. labor B. police C. forest D. finance50. A. rebuilt B. discovered C. left D. managed51. A. Decorating B. Observing C. Watering D. Guarding52. A. tough B. illegal C. fantastic D. beneficial53. A. back B. top C. foot D. side 54. A. cool down B. keep off C. purify D. collect55. A. returned B. learne
54、d C. failed D. continued第二节(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。One day, there was a blind man sitting at the roadside. There was a sign beside him, on _56_ was written, “I am blind. Please help me.” Many people walked by him, _57_ few of them helped him.A young man was going to hi
55、s office. While _58_ (walk) by the blind man, he stopped and found that there were few coins in the mans hat. He bent down and wrote a new message on the sign without asking for _59_ (permit), and then he left, without saying a word._60_ (late) that afternoon, when the young man walked by the blind
56、man again, he saw the hat _61_ (fill) with bills and coins. The blind man recognized his footsteps and asked if _62_ was he that had changed his sign. He also wanted to know _63_ the young man had done to the sign. Then the young man told the blind man that he _64_ (write) something like this on the
57、 sign, “It is spring now, but I cant see it.” The blind man expressed his gratitude to the young man and went home _65_ (happy)第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假设你是晨光中学学生会主席李华，学生会将举办一年一度的英语演讲比赛，本年度的主题“The English novel I like best”。作为组织者，你将在演讲比赛开幕式时发言，请根据以下说明写一篇发言稿。1说明比赛的意义。如提高英语听说能力，养成读书习惯等。2比赛注意事项，如每个人
58、演讲不超过5分钟。言语流利，发言准确。3预祝比赛圆满成功。注意：1.词数80左右；2开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen，Welcome to this years English speech competition. Thank you!第二节(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。Michelle was 8 years old when she heard her mom and dad talking about her little_brother Jack, no
59、w, only an infant (婴儿). He was very sick and they were completely out of money. Only a very costly operation could save Jack now, but there was no one to whom they could turn for the money needed. She heard her daddy say to her tearful mom, “Only a miracle can save him now.”Hearing the words, Michel
60、le went to her bedroom and took all the coins from her little money box. After counting the coins three times, she slipped out of the back door and made her way to the drug store 6 blocks away . She waited for a long time before the pharmacist (药剂师) turned around and asked her, “And what do you want
61、？” “Well, its about my brother，” Michelle answered, “hes really really sick. And I want to buy a miracle.”“I beg your pardon？” said the pharmacist.“His name is Jack. And he has something very bad growing inside his body. And my daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle c
62、ost？”“We dont sell miracles here, little girl. I am sorry. But I cant help you.” The pharmacist said.“Listen, I have the money to pay for it.” With these words, Michelle poured out all the coins from her pocket.At this time, a welldressed man behind Michelle stooped down and asked the little girl, “
63、I am selling the miracle you want. Tell me how much money you have.”“One dollar and eleven cents.” Michelle answered in a low voice,_“Thats all the money I have. But I can get some more if I need to.”“Well，” smiled the man, “a dollar and eleven cents. The exact price of a miracle for your little bro
64、ther. Show me the place where your brother lives.”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：Holding the mans hand firmly, Michelle took him home. Paragraph 2：When asked why he chose to help the family, the man detailed, 答案1. B 2. C 3. C 4.A 5. B 6.A 7. B 8.A 9. C 10. B11.B 12. C 13. A 14
65、. C 15. A 16. C 17. B 18.A 19.A 20. C21-23 DBD 24-27 CBCD 28-31 BACC 32.-35 DACC 36-40 GEFBA41-45 CACDA 46-50 BBDCB 51-55 CABDD 56which57but58walking59permission60Later61filled62it63what64had written65happilyGood afternoon, ladies and gentlemen，Welcome to this years English speech competition. Takin
66、g part in English speech competition is a helpful way to learn English. While we fully prepare for the competition, we can improve our abilities of listening and speaking and develop a good habit of reading English. In the process of the competition, you should pay special attention to the following
67、 rules. First, you should finish your speech in five minutes. Second, you try your best to express yourself in English fluently. Finally, you should have a good English pronunciation.I hope that the English speech competition will be a great success!Thank you!Paragraph 1：Holding the mans hand firmly
68、, Michelle took him home. The little girl walked in such a hurry that she even forgot to introduce herself to the man. Her parents were too surprised to believe their eyes. That welldressed man turned out to be a surgeon, specializing in neural surgery. Later, the little brother was taken away. The
69、operation was completed with payment of one dollar and eleven cents. And it wasnt long before Jack was home again and doing well. Michelle was more than happy. Now she knew the exact price of a miracle: one dollar and eleven cents, plus the faith of a little child.Paragraph 2：When asked why he chose
70、 to help the family, the man detailed, “When I was young myself, I was once in the same situation as the little baby. The little girl reminded me of my own sister. It was she who saved my life. Deeply impressed by her innocence, I was determined to help the family out of trouble. It doesnt matter how much money she actually had with her; what matters is her faith, a faith that miracles do exist.”