1、甘肃省金昌市第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题本试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AMake the Best of a Bad SituationSince Covid-19 spreads all over the world, many people have to stay indoors and work from home. For most of us, it greatly challenges ou
2、r lives and brings boredom. But for a few people, working at home brings more creativity. Here are three famous historical figures who let their creativity flow during past pandemics.Giovanni Boccaccio （1313-1375）When a plague （瘟疫）hit Florence in 1348, Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio lost his fath
3、er and stepmother. In order to survive, he left the city and hid in the countryside. Inspired by the experience. Boccaccio wrote The Decameron(十日谈), a collection of short novels framed as stories told by a group of friends, while he was quarantined （隔离）inside a house during the plague.William Shakes
4、peare （1564-1616）In the early 17th century, a plague hit London, UK. When the number of deaths grew, the government postponed many celebrations and closed all the theaters. This meant that the entertainment industry at the time was paralyzed （瘫痪）for much of 1606. As an actor and dramatist, Shakespea
5、re had to stop working in the playhouse. But he didnt waste a second of his time off. Instead, he used the time productively and wrote some of his most famous plays. Before the year was over, Shakespeare completed three plays King Lear, Macbeth and Antony and Cleopatra.Isaac Newton （1642-1727）In 166
6、5, when English mathematician Isaac Newton was in his early 20s, one of the last major outbreaks of the plague hit the UK, and many classes were canceled. Newton, as a student, went back home to continue his studies.He devoted himself to his studies. The young mathematician produced some of his best
7、 works during his year in quarantine, writing the papers that would later become early calculus (微积分学), and developing his theories on physics in his bedroom. While working, an apple dropped from the apple tree outside his window and hit him on the head, which may inspired his theory of gravity.1. W
8、hat did Boccaccio do during the plague?A. He left Italy and hid away.B. He stayed indoors and read books.C. He told his friends many interesting stories.D. He finished the great work: The Decameron. 2. How did the plague affect Shakespeare?A. He got more entertainment.B. He began to show interest in
9、 acting.C. He got more free time to write plays.D. He was inspired to evaluate history.3. What can we learn about Issac Newton in quarantine?A. He got an idea for the theory of gravity.B. He put the focus on physics study.C. He had to stop his study on math.D. He worked hard and completed his last w
10、ork.BChinese volleyball superstar Zhu Ting has inspired a new English word. “Stay awesome and ZHUperb!” wrote a blogger at a US-based volleyball website. The word combines “Zhu” and “superb (卓越的)”，to describe the 27-year-old player.Zhus excellent scoring performances put her among the Top 10 Global
11、Outstanding Athletes for this years Heracles Prize of the Big Ben Award. As the captain, Zhu “created the new golden age of womens volleyball in China”， the award said. Zhu is considered a national hero by many in China, with good reason. Before this years World Cup victory, she helped the national
12、volleyball team win the 2015 FIVB World Cup, the 2015 Asian Womens Volleyball Championship, and the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.Although shes a superstar now, it hasnt been easy for Zhu to get to where she is. Born to a farming family in Henan province, Zhu earned a chance to attend a local sports school
13、 at age 13. She became well known to the public by helping Chinas U20 team win the 2013 FIVB U20 World Championship. Shortly after, Zhu joined the national team and began playing under legendary coach Lang Ping.At first, the 1. 98-meter-tall Zhu found it difficult to move quickly and stay balanced.
14、But Lang Ping took advantage of her height and trained her to jump high and smash balls. Her work paid off. Zhu is now an outstanding player. Hard work and talent are equally important. Ill move forward step by step, she told Peoples Daily.4. Why was “ZHUperb” created?A. To create a new game. B. To
15、describe the volleyball superstar.C. To introduce a volleyball website. D. To celebrate her winning of World Cup.5. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us?A. Zhu Tings training. B. Zhu Tings personal qualities.C. Zhu Tings future plan. D. Zhu Tings achievements.6. When did Zhu Ting become famous to th
16、e public?A. In 2000. B. In 2015. C. In 2013. D. In 2016.7. What was the purpose of Lang Pings plan for training Zhu Ting?A. To build up her confidence. B. To instruct her to move forward step by step.C. To train her to be the captain of the team. D. To make use of her advantages.CA study of 100 mobi
17、le apps for kids found that 72 broke a law aimed at protecting childrens online privacy. Researchers developed a tool that can determine whether a mobile app follows the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The tool was 99% right. Researchers continue to improve the technology, which the
18、y plan to make available for download at no cost.When you download an app, it can get a lot of information on your cellphone. You have to keep in mind that all this information can be collected by these apps and sent to third parties. What do they do with it? They can pretty much do anything. We sho
19、uld be careful about this. Apps can get personal identifiable information, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, locations, audio and visual recordings, and unique identifiers or devices such as an international mobile equipment identity (IMEI), media access control (MAC) addresses, Andro
20、id IDs and Android advertising IDs. The advertising ID, for example, allows app developers to collect information on users interests, which they can then sell to advertisers. Whats worse, games and other apps that violate COPPA cause privacy risks that could make it possible for someone to determine
21、 a childs ID and location. A bad man could probably get the users email ID and geographic location and try to kidnap the child.COPPA requires that websites and online services directed to children get parental agreement before collecting, personal information from anyone younger than 13; however, as
22、 the research found, many popular apps do not follow the rule. Researchers found that many popular games designed specifically for young children showed users Android IDs, Android advertising IDs and device descriptions. Researchers suggest that parents should be careful when downloading or allowing
23、 children to download apps. They advise keeping downloads to a minimum. Dont download apps unless they need to.8. What is the matter with most mobile apps for kids?A. They collect childrens private information. B. They are too expensive for kids.C. They lead children to do wrong. D. They are too dif
24、ficult to operate.9. What can we learn about the testing tool?A. It will be put online for sale. B. Apps will find ways to deal with it.C. Parents will get it for free. D. Researchers will give it up after the study.10. What will apps do with kids privacy?A. They will publish it online. B. They will
25、 send it to others.C. They will keep it a secret. D. They will use it in social surveys.11. What is the researchers advice to parents about downloading apps?A. Downloading as many apps as required. B. Downloading as few apps as possible.C. Downloading no apps from the Internet. D. Downloading apps t
26、hat COPPA identifies.DFor the last few months, Michael Conley has felt very alone. Conley is a deaf man, and he reads lips to understand what people are saying to him. However, people have been wearing masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19, a new virus that spreads from person to person when inf
27、ected people breathe out virus particles (颗粒). People who are deaf and hard of hearing communicate in many different ways. Some might learn to read lips. Many people also use American Sign Language (ASL). It is a way to communicate using gestures and signs for people who are deaf and hard of hearing
28、.For both reading lips and ASL, being able to see someones face and facial expressions is critically important. Particularly for ASL, facial expressions play a role in grammar and wording.Helping Lip Readers See Mouths MoveConley told his co-worker, Chris LaZich, about his situation. LaZich asked he
29、r friend, Helton, for help. Ingrid Helton is a costume designer with the San Diego Opera. She makes masks with plastic windows for hearing people to wear, making it possible for lip readers to see mouths move.For a long time, lip readers have struggled to understand hospital workers who wear masks.
30、The problem has only gotten worse during COVID-19. Many interpreters for the deaf have not been able to enter hospitals because they could catch the virus.More Challenges For Deaf PeopleNow, more people are wearing masks outside of hospitals, too. This creates even more challenges for deaf people.Wh
31、en people began wearing masks, Conley felt cut off from the world. Since he could not read lips, he did not know when people were speaking to him or what they were saying.Conley was nervous to go to the pharmacy or the grocery store. Once, he felt so nervous to enter his favorite restaurant that he
32、waited outside for 45 minutes. He did not know what he would do if a masked worker asked him questions about his order. Luckily, the employee recognized him and pulled down her mask to talk to Conley. Conley was grateful for her action.Not everyone knows Conley, though, and would not know he is deaf
33、. He carries pieces of paper with him so he can ask people to write what they are saying. This way, other people dont have to remove their mask. However, it also means touching the same paper. Touching common surfaces can spread germs. Spreading germs risks contracting COVID-19. Because of that, Con
34、ley was refused service many times.“It makes you lose your confidence,” said Conley, who has been deaf his entire life. However, Heltons windowed masks helped him get his independence back.Conley and his co-worker, Chris LaZich, tried out the masks and he had no trouble reading LaZichs lips. 12. Whe
35、re can you probably read the passage?A.In a diary. B. In a guidebook. C. In a medical report. D. In a newspaper.13. How did Conley feel when people began to wear masks? A. He felt cut off from the world. B. He felt it difficult to recognize people.C. He felt the situation couldnt be changed. D. He f
36、elt lonely and angry.14. What is the special value of windowed masks for deaf people? A. To help them meet other deaf people. B. To keep them safe from COVID-19.C. To satisfy their social needs. D. To comfort them emotionally.15. Which of the following could be the best ending of the passage?A. Thro
37、ugh her masks window, LaZich smiled at him.B. The windowed masks helped slow the spread of the virus.C. Soon she started her company called Happy Laugh Masks.D. Helton said store owners liked the masks as well.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分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。温馨提示：请将答案按题号涂在答题卡相应位置。A
38、s parents, we must teach our children the importance and value of honesty from an early age. However, teaching our children to be honest isnt the same as teaching them to tie their shoes._81_ Otherwise, theyll prefer to lie in order to avoid being punished._82_ Lying in order to receive objects or a
39、ttention are two main ones. Another one is to avoid punishment parents should be careful with this one. Being too strict can result in childrens lying more often.When should we start teaching them the difference between lies and the truth? Children under the age of 3 dont have the ability to underst
40、and the importance of values. As soon as they turn 3, however, its important for parents to watch carefully. It isnt enough for parents to teach. We must also observe our childs behavior. _83_Rewarding children can be a great motivation for their learning. _84_ This will help create a trustful envir
41、onment within the family. At the same time, we shouldnt let our children hear us lying. Parents are the models that their children follow, and therefore a lot will depend on a parents behavior.As our children grow up, its important to teach them the value of honesty. _85_ Its important for them to r
42、ealize that telling lies prevents us from helping them in the most appropriate way.A. Even if were honest, our children may not be honest.B. Let them understand the value of telling the truth.C. They will start to link honesty with something positive.D. This will allow us to find out what makes the
43、child lie.E. We cant correct childrens behavior through punishment.F. Punishment and anger dont always work when trying to stop children from lying.G Specialists in child psychology have listed the reasons why children lie.第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选
44、出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。William Franklin came to my class half a year ago. But from his first day here, he 21 himself in his own world and he never spoke to others. As his teacher, I tried to start a talk with him but 22 . It seemed as if he just didnt want to break his 23 .After the Thanksgiving holiday, we
45、received the news of the 24 Christmas collection of money for the 25 in our school. Christmas is a season of 26 ,I told my students. Some poor students in our school might not have a 27 holiday. By giving a little money, you will help 28 some toys, food and clothing for these needy students. We will
46、 29 the collection tomorrow. The next morning, 30 ,I found out almost everyone had 31 this matter except Willard Franklin. He came up to my desk with his head down. 32 , he dropped two coins into the small box. I dont need milk for lunch, he said in a 33 voice.After school I couldnt help sharing wha
47、t had 34 in the morning with our headmaster. I may be wrong, but I 35 Willard might be ready to become part of our class. I am 36 to hear that, he nodded. And I just received a list of the poor families in our school who most need 37 . Here, take a look at it. As I sat down to 38 , I found Willard F
48、ranklin was at the top of the list. At that moment, I felt I really 39 Willard for the first time: a cold face with a warm heart. From this 40 , I also learnt that whether rich or poor, every child has a kind heart.21. A. tied B. seated C. shut D. taught22. A. misunderstood B. stopped C. failed D. l
49、eft23. A. silence B. pleasure C. sadness D. imagination24. A. weekly B. yearly C. monthly D. daily25. A. young B. poor C. sick D. honest26. A. saving B. enjoying C. receiving D. giving27. A. true B. long C. usual D. happy28. A. find B. buy C. make D. collect29. A. start B. finish C. prepare D. conti
50、nue30. A. so B. then C. however D. moreover31. A. discussed B. forgotten C. learnt D. remembered32. A. Quickly B. Suddenly C. Carefully D. Certainly33. A. low B. loud C. soft D. deep34. A. appeared B. happened C. arrived D. remained35. A. hope B. wish C. wonder D. believe36. A. lucky B. sorry C. sho
51、cked D. glad37. A. message B. report C. help D. research38. A. read B. rest C. work D. study39. A. liked B. knew C. met D. accepted40. A. result B. talk C. experience D. success第二节 （共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。Niu Lang and Zhi NvLong ago, there was a(n) 41 (honesty) and hardwor
52、king boy, who lost his parents 42 an early age. He had an old bull. All the 43 (villager) called him Niu Lang. At the same time, a pretty princess from Heaven secretly came to the earth to look for happiness. Soon she fell 44 love with Niu Lang. They got married and had children. 45 Niu Lang worked
53、in the fields, the princess wove(织布) at home. The local people 46 (admire) her excellent weaving skill so much that they all called her Zhi Nv.They lived 47 (peaceful) and happily for several years until the girls family find her in the village. Her Grandmother ordered her 48 (leave) at once. Niu La
54、ng rose up to the sky to search for his wife. Then the grandmother took out her hairpin and 49 (draw) a big river across the sky, 50 (know) as the Milky Way, to separate the family forever.Each lunar year on July 7th, all the magpies(喜鹊) in the world form a bridge so that Niu Lang and Zhi Nv may enj
55、oy a get-together temporarily.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分50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。Today Im happy to heard from m
56、y friend Tom, knowing hes coming to China. Ill write to him a letter about his journey.Of the two trips to the Great Wall and the Palace Museum, both are good choice. Personally, I prefer the tour to the Great Wall. As is known, it is symbol of Chinese civilization. As a Chinese saying going, “He wh
57、o does not reach the Great Wall is not a true man.” By visiting it, people are surely to have a good knowledge of the hardworking Chinese people. Beside, the scenery along the Great Wall is amazing. Thats because I think the trip to the Great Wall will be a good choice.Hopefully, my suggestion will
58、satisfy your need.第二节 书面表达（满分40分）假设你是新华中学的学生李华，你校计划于下周六上午主办题为“My Dream”的英语演讲比赛，你准备参加。请你根据以下要点写一篇演讲稿：要点：1.对梦想的看法；2.你的梦想；3.你打算如何实现你的梦想。注意：1. 词数100左右。2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Good morning, my dear friends! 金昌市第一中学2020-2021学年第二学期期中考试试卷答案高 二 英 语第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）15 DCABD 610 CDACB 1115 BDACA 818
59、5 EGDCB第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）2125 CCABB 2630 DDBAC 3135 BCABD 3640 DCABC第二节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）41honest 42at 43villagers 44in 45When/As46admired 47peacefully 48to leave 49drew 50known第三部分 写作（共两节，满分50分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Today Im happy to from my friend Tom, knowing hes
60、 coming to China. Ill write him a letter about his journey.Of the two trips to the Great Wall and the Palace Museum, both are good . Personally, I prefer the tour to the Great Wall. As is known, it is symbol of Chinese civilization. As a Chinese saying ， “He who does not reach the Great Wall is not
61、a true man.” By visiting it, people are to have a good knowledge of the hardworking Chinese people. ， the scenery along the Great Wall is amazing. Thats I think the trip to the Great Wall will be a choice.Hopefully, my suggestion will satisfy need.第二节 书面表达（满分40分）One possible version:Good morning, my
62、 dear friends! Im glad to stand here to give you a speech about dreams. It is true that different persons have different dreams. Without it, one may not know where he goes or even gets lost in life. So that really matters.My dream is to become a doctor, which can help reduce pain in patients or even save their lives. I believe the job is helpful and worth doing. Though the dream is really a big challenge for me, Ill work hard and go all out for it. Not only will I spend more time learning my lessons, but I will also expose myself to books on medicine. Im convinced that I will achieve.