1、甘肃省白银市靖远县第四中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题第一部分：阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 （A 、B 、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 AWant to become a better reader? Here are four important things to remember about reading speed: Knowing why you are reading or what you are reading to find out will often help you to
2、 know whether to read rapidly or slowly. Some things should be read slowly throughout. Examples are directions for making or doing something, arithmetic problems, science and history books, which are full of important information. You must read such things slowly to remember each important step and
3、understand each important idea. Some things should be read rapidly throughout. Examples are simple stories meant for enjoyment, news letters from friends, pieces of news from local, or home-town, papers, telling what is happening to friends and neighbors. In some of your reading, you must change you
4、r speed from fast to slow and slow to fast, as you go along. You will need to read certain pages rapidly and then slow down and do more careful reading when you come to important ideas which must be remembered.1. Which should be read slowly according to the passage?A. Stories for enjoyment B. Arithm
5、etic problemsC. Letters from friends D. News from hometown newspapers2. How fast should we read?A. The faster, the better. B. The more slowly, the better.C. Neither too fast nor too slow. D. It depends on what we are reading.3. One must pay attention to _in your reading, according to this passage.Aw
6、hy you are reading Bwhat you are readingCthe speed of reading Dcareful readingBZarko Hrgic, a former steelworker from Bosnia, has been living in a small riverside cave near the town of Zenica for nearly a decade. He survives on food picked out of dumpsters and leftovers donated by kind souls as he w
7、aits to turn 65 and collect his due pension so he can hopefully turn his life around. In his youth, Zarko worked as a steelworker in Zenica, but decided to try his luck in Germany after his marriage broke down 30 years ago. However, 10 years ago he was sent back to Bosnia for staying and working in
8、Germany illegally. Unfortunately, Zarkos apartment had been destroyed during the Bosnian War (1992 1995) so he had no home to come back to. With no savings to buy a new place, and no one to turn to for help, Zarko eventually ended up in a small mountainside cave on the bank of Babina River . Zarko n
9、ever asked for help from the state. He shares the cave with 13 deserted dogs which he feeds every day with bones from the local butcher shop.The thick stone walls of the cave also provide excellent insulation(隔离) from the outside weather. This winter, temperatures in the area have dropped to -25 deg
10、rees Celsius, but Zarkosays he hasnt felt the chill at all. In fact, he only lights a fire when he needs to cook . In the hot summer months, the cave is always a cool place to escape the burning sun. Zarko starts his day by making and smoking a cigarette. He then tends to his 13 four-legged friends,
11、 preparing them breakfast and making sure they are in good shape. He then makes his first trip to the dustbins around Zenica, looking for food and other things he can use. He usually checks the dustbins three times a day, and almost always finds something to eat, but on bad days, he can buy himself
12、some food with money he makes chopping wood for the locals.4. What does Zarko expect to help him lead a better life?A. His pension B. Kind donations. C. Food from dustbins. D. Leftovers in restaurants.5 . Why did Zarko return to Bosnia after staying in Germany for many years?A. He couldnt find a job
13、 there. B. He missed his family so much. C. He was divorced with his wife. D. He wasnt allowed to stay there.6 . What can be learnt about Zarkos cave? A. It is near his former apartment. B. Its stone walls keep giving off heat.C. It feels warm in winter and cool in summer. D. Its indoor temperature
14、drops to -25 in winter. 7 . What can be inferred about Zarko from the last paragraph?A. He is a non-smoker. B. He is quite friendly to his dogs.C. He goes out twice on bad days. D. He makes a living as a woodcutter.CBees play a vital role in the world. Unfortunately, bees are dying by the second.The
15、 main purpose of bees is to make honey. Honey，shockingly, does not exist for human consumption; it is essential to the insects. Honeybees store honey in their hives (蜂箱) in order for the bees to have energy for their flight muscles and for heating the hives during the winter period. They collect pol
16、len (花粉) which supplies protein for young bees to grow.According to National Honey Board, the increased production and quality of agricultural crops as a result of honeybee pollination are valued at more than $14.6 billion per year. These insects are responsible for over 70 of the fruits and vegetab
17、les we eat today, including apples, grapes, coffee, beans，and broccoli.So if they are so valuable to agriculture, why do they keep dying off? A key suspect seems to be pesticides (农药)Honeybees who are exposed to pesticides result in the damage to their neurological (神经系统的) functions, specifically me
18、mory or behavior. And thats why the majority of worker bees disappear and leave behind a queen, plenty of food and a few nurse bees to care for the remaining immature bees and the queen. There are several other causes of the decline of bees，including the destruction of natural habitats, like woodlan
19、ds，forests, and other habitats for bees. Climate change is also a factor in the decline of the wild bee population.Actually, there are a variety of methods to help the bee population grow. One way is to start your own organic garden by planting beefriendly plants. Pesticides are used in both industr
20、ial practices and even in your home, so it is best to find organic seeds and weed killers.8Why do honeybees store honey in their hives?ATo strengthen bee muscles and heat hives in winter.BTo draw protein out of honey for young bees.CTo provide enough honey for humans to consume.D. To help attract ot
21、her insects and make hives stronger.9Apples and beans are mentioned in the third paragraph to show that .Abees can bring in more money for farmers every yearBbees mainly live on these agricultural cropsCbees supply human beings with basic food Dbees are of great importance to fruits and vegetables10
22、What is most likely to cause the worker bees to leave their hives behind?AThe fighting among bees. BThe lack of food.CThe abuse of pesticides. DThe destruction of the habitats.11What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?AOther tips for choosing seeds. BAnother way to save
23、bees.CMore methods to plant green organic fruits. DCauses of the decline in the wild bee population.D“Can I hug you？”community nurse Joyce Jebambula asks with a smile as she welcomes me back to her village.“Of course，” I say as I put my arms around her.Its an unbelievable moment.Just at the height o
24、f the outbreak more than a year ago，there was an “avoid body contact” rule here.Its now been removed.One of the most challenging parts of reporting this outbreak over the past 18 months is that I havent been able to touch anyone in the worstaffected countries.When Ebola (埃博拉病毒) survivors described i
25、n tears losing their families，I had to almost sit on my hands to avoid reaching out to comfort them.The outbreak was declared over in Sierra Leone on November 7.I returned for the celebrations.But despite reaching this longawaited milestone，all is not well.Ibrahim Koroma, 21，clings to his survivors
26、certificate（证书） outside the home.All 17 of his family are now dead.The certificate is one of his most prized possessions. “He does not pose any risk to the community.” it reads.Ibrahim tells me how his landlord has allowed him to stay in one of the rooms of his former family home until the end of th
27、e year.He says he doesnt know what hell do after that.He does some parttime work，relying heavily on help from neighbours.His two little sisters and little brother died in the very room where he now sleeps.He says he often lies awake thinking of them，feeling very bad.The Ebola outbreak in West Africa
28、 was the worst on record.In past outbreaks there had only been a few hundred deaths and a few hundred survivors.It was thought that Ebola could live for only three months.But research has now shown it can linger for at least nine months.Scientists are still trying to find how long it could be infect
29、ious.12What does the author think of hugging Joyce?AUnbelievable. BNegative. CIllegal. DOrdinary.13When interviewing Ebola survivors，the author .Akept comforting them with hands Bcouldnt touch them with handsCheld their hands to show sympathy Dcouldnt help comforting them with hands14Ibrahim Koroma
30、values his certificate because it .Ais a sign of his contributions Bhas been the only one for him so farC shows he is a healthy person Dis a great honor to have it in his village15We can learn from the passage that .AEbola can only survive a few days BIbrahims neighbours treat him badlyCthere were o
31、nce 17 people in Ibrahims family DEbola still influences Ibrahims life第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，共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。As we “happen to be” the best creature in the world, its our duty to look after other species (物种)Here are some points which might help to protect wildlife.Join organiz
32、ations like Greenpeace and World Wildlife Fund. They have devoted themselves to protecting the earth and its animals. Many volunteers join organizations like these and work for the environment._16_ _17_ Dont buy something made from ivory (象牙) and things like this. Baby seals (海豹) are hunted for thei
33、r skin, as it is used to make expensive coats. Dont buy them._18_ You can write a heartfelt and logical (合理的) letter to the government stating your ideas about this problem and how it can be solved.Recycle (回收利用) and reuse. It will reduce the need to have more raw materials to produce something._19_
34、 And wild animals home will not be destroyed.Governments should create more safe zones and national parks for wild animals._20_ Governments should apply strict laws to stop hunting.I hope this post was helpful. Share your views about this issue and let your voice be heard.AYou can find some organiza
35、tions like these and join them.BRefuse fur coats and medicines made from rare animals. CYou can build a bird house and feed local birds.DAs a result, fewer trees will be cut down.EThere they will be able to move freely without worrying about hunters.FLet your voice be heard.GStop hunting for pleasur
36、e.第二部分：英语知识运用（共二节；满分30分）第一节：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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。The story goes that two best friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey they had a（n）_21_, and one friendslapped（打耳光）the other one in the _22_.The one who got slapped was _
37、23_, but without saying anything, wrote in the _24_: “Today my best friend slapped me in the face.”They keep on walking _25_they found anoasis（绿洲），_26_they decided to take a bath, The one who had been slapped got stuck in themire（泥沼）and started _27_, but the friend saved him.After he _28_from the ne
38、ar drowning, he _29_on a stone: “Today my best friend _30_my life.”The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend_31_him, “After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now you write on a stone._32_?”The other friend replied: “When someone hurts us we should write_33_down in the sand where winds
39、 of_34_can erase it. But when someone does something_35_for us, we must carve it in stone where _36_ wind can ever erase it.”What does the story_37_us? Learn to write your hurts in the sand and to carve your_38_in stone.Send this sentence to the people youll never_39_. Its a_40_message to let them k
40、now that youll never forget them.21A. appointmentB. argumentC. restD. agreement22AfaceBhandCheadD. back23AdefeatedBsurprisedChurtD. refused24AstoneBdesertCgroundDsand25AwhileBbefore CwhenDuntil26AwhichBwhereCwhen Dthat27AcryingBdrowningCfallingDdying28AcameBreturnedCrecoveredDtook29AwroteBdrewCsaidD
41、stood30AprotectedBchangedCsupportedDsaved 31A. questionedBtoldCaskedDanswered 32AHowBWhy CWhen D. Where33AthemBthese CitDthose34AforgivenessBloveCpeaceDkindness35AhardBbadCfriendlyDgood36AnoBsomeCeveryDany37A remindBtell CproveDinform38AbenefitsBprofitsCadvantagesDmemories39Aremember BleaveCforgetDm
42、iss40AuselessBlongCtraditionalDshort第二节:（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Human cloning 41 (cause) much debate since the first human embryo(胚胎) was successfully cloned. Some people are in complete 42 (agree) with it, 43 (consider) it a wonderful scientific breakthrough. 44 this
43、 technology, mankind will be likely to produce valuable tissues and organs that can be used 45 (save) human lives. Moreover, it is without doubt a fantastic piece of news for those 46 have lost their beloved ones. However, more people stand on 47 opposite side. They think human cloning should 48 (ma
44、ke) illegal, because it is 49 (total) against nature. Furthermore, 50 the technology is misused or stolen by evil people, great damage will be done to society.第三部分：写作（共二节，满分35分）第二节 书面表达满分20分假如你是李华，你校外教Mike打算本周六晚在他的公寓（apartment）举行派对，并邀请你参加。但你因故无法参加。请给外教Mike写一封道歉信。 内容包括：1.对无法参加派对表示歉意；2.说明不能参加派对的原因；3.希
45、望下次还有机会参加。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 2020-2021学年度靖远四中期中考试 高二英语第一部分1-3BDC 4-7 ADCB 8-11 ADCB 12-15 ABCD 16-20 ABFDE第二部分 第一节21-25 BACDD 26-30 BBCAD 31-35 CBCAD 36-40 ABACD第二节 41. has caused 42. agreement 43. considering 44. with 45. to save 46. who/that 47. the 48. be made 49. totally 50. if/when第
46、三部分The winter holiday is coming, what makes me excited. I have been looked forward to relaxing which lookingme. Id like to go skating, climbing mountains and see several movies. I can play the basketball with myself climbmy classmates. I am sure Ill have such wonderful time during the winter holiday
47、! However, my aparents think different. They dont want me to go out. They are afraid I will lost my way. I hate being differently losetreated like a bird keeping in a cage. If I was my parents, I would give more freedom to my children. kept were第二节 书面表达满分20分Dear Mike,Im sorry that I cant attend the
48、party at your apartment this Saturday evening. Its really a pity that I will lose this opportunity to communicate with you. I do hope you can understand and excuse me for my absence.I cant attend the party because my cousin is coming to visit me on Saturday and we havent seen each other for a long time. Whats more, she is a stranger in our city. Therefore, I cant make any excuse to be absent.I do hope that you can understand my situation and accept my apology. If there is another opportunity, I would like to join you.Yours, Li Hua
