重慶市鳳鳴山中學(xué)2020_2021學(xué)年高二英語(yǔ)上學(xué)期期中試題202101220156

1、重慶市鳳鳴山中學(xué)2020-2021學(xué)年高二英語(yǔ)上學(xué)期期中試題（試卷滿分 150分，考試時(shí)間120分鐘）第一部分：聽(tīng)力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié) (共 5 小題；每小題 1.5 分，滿分 7.5 分)聽(tīng)下面 5 段對(duì)話。每段對(duì)話后有一個(gè)小題，從題中所給的 A、B、C 三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽(tīng)完每段對(duì)話后，你都有 10 秒鐘的時(shí)間來(lái)回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對(duì)話僅讀一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.18.答案是B。1. What kind of car will the speakers buy?A. The one w

2、ith four doors. B. The one with two doors. C. The one in red. 2. Why does the man make the call?A. To confirm a booking. B. To make a booking. C. To change a booking.3. What will the man probably do today?A. Ask for sick leave. B. See a doctor after work. C. Invite his manager to his house.4. When d

3、oes the conversation take place?A. On Saturday. B. On Sunday. C. On Monday.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A teacher. B. An exam. C. Chemistry.第二節(jié) (共 15 小題；每小題 1.5 分，滿分 22.5 分) 聽(tīng)下面 5 段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白后有幾個(gè)小題，從題中所給的 A、B、C 三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽(tīng)每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時(shí)間閱讀各個(gè)小題，每小題 5 秒鐘；聽(tīng)完后，各小題將給出 5 秒鐘的作答時(shí)間。每段

4、對(duì)話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽(tīng)第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 題。6. How will the speakers go to the new Italian place?A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By car.7. What will Rob do tonight?A. Eat out. B. Meet friends. C. Fly to London.聽(tīng)第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 題。8. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. A weekend plan. B. A delicious picnic. C. Th

5、e beautiful scenery.9. What did the woman intend to do?A. Walk along the park. B. Stay at home. C. Attend a concert.10. What is the womans attitude toward climbing in the end?A. Worried. B. Excited. C. Tired.聽(tīng)第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 題。11. What color tie does the woman think matches the mans jacket?A. Gr

6、een. B. Black. C. Red.12. Why doesnt the woman like high heels?A. They arent beautiful. B. They are uncomfortable to wear. C. They dont match the dress.13. What does the man mean in the end?A. He knows a cafe nearby. B. He cant decide what to buy. C. He doesnt want to go on shopping.聽(tīng)第 9 段材料，回答第 14

7、至 16 題。14. How many people were there on the train?A. 17. B. 18. C. 20.15. Why did the bus lose control?A. It had a fault. B. It caught fire inside. C. The road was wet.16. What was the result of the car accident?A. The cars fuel tank exploded. B. The car crashed into water. C. Frane broke his arm.聽(tīng)

8、第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 題。17. When did the students get to school?A. At 4:30. B. At 5:00. C. At 5:30.18. How did the speaker feel when the coach arrived?A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Sad.19. What did the speaker get for her sister?A. A dress. B. A bag. C. A T-shirt.20. What did the speaker like best about t

9、his trip?A. The boat trip. B. The comfortable hotel. C. The shopping experience.第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié) （共15小題；每小題2.5分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。AHere are the most popular events in Los Angeles this year. Earth Day L.A. Phone number: (213) 972-8080Earth Day L.A. offers Downtown L.A.s cit

10、izens, workers and visitors ideas, a place to drop off e-waste and solutions on how to do little harm to our planet in daily life. The annual event features performances, composting(制堆肥), and plant giveaways as well as electric vehicle exhibits, which are all free to the public (and to a select numb

11、er of school groups).Jackalope Pasadena Spring 2020 FairPhone number : (323) 989-2278Where Local Culture Meets Craft（手工藝）! Come and shop over 200 handmade makers from fashion, home design, art and more all in one place at Jackalope Pasadena coming up April 25th & 26th. Enjoy a bite to eat from a loc

12、al food truck or take part in a free yoga class offered throughout the weekend. Explore Caltech Phone number: (626) 395-4652Youre invited to Explore Caltech as the Institute brings science and engineering out of the lab and into the community, sharing the excitement of discovery through family-frien

13、dly open-air laboratories, a series of 10-minute talks by Caltech researchers, and a keynote discussion.YallwestPhone number: (310) 395-3204There are over 100 authors and presenters including New York Times Best Sellers along with local and widely-acknowledged young adult and middle grade writers, p

14、lus famous TV, film, video game, and comic creators. A day of book signings, food trucks and rock n roll.21. What do we know about the event Earth Day L.A.?A. It charges less than the other events.B. It offers people the performing techniques.C. It contributes to participants going green.D. It leads

15、 participants to prefer an electric vehicle.22. Where can people buy handmade products?A. Yallwest. B. Earth Day L.A.C. Explore Caltech. D. Jackalope Pasadena Spring 2020 Fair.22. What will visitors call if theyre interested in science?A. (213) 972-8080. B. (323) 989-2278. C. (626) 395-4652. D. (310

16、) 395-3204.BFrozen 2 sees the return of Elsa and Anna. This time, the Queen of Arendelle and her sister are intended to save the kingdom. The film, adding different topics and making breakthroughs, has won greater popularity.One big change since the first movie is what the leading women are wearing.

17、 Elsa and Anna branch out by wearing tights, not just skirts. Its rare to see Disney princesses in anything other than traditionally woman-style clothes. Director Jennifer Lee said the move represented contemporary attitudes. “Everyone sort of represents when the film was made and what the films try

18、ing to show,” she said, “And thats right for these two women, who are carrying the weight of the kingdom. I love you can wear anything.”P(pán)resident of Walt Disney Animation Studios Clark Spencer thought it important to design what Elsa and Anna wear carefully. “This time, they dont have to flee their

19、kingdom in the wrong dress,” said Spencer. “Theyre going on a big adventure. Its going to be very physical. It makes the audience aware there is more than one way to be a princess.” Pants are just the beginning. Another noticeable topic is the role of the environment, which helps them on their adven

20、ture when it feels respected and hurts them when threatened. What the filmmakers really talked about is that the ecosystem is a big serious issue, according to Lee. “Climate change and nature out of balance might give Elsa the real purpose. Could that be why she has this power? Thats something most

21、of us talk about. But a core（核心的）theme of the movie is the idea of not trying to force the environment into your world,” she said. Every character is connected to this idea of respecting the strength and changes of the environment and taking care of the world around you.24.Why does the director chan

22、ge Elsas and Annas wear?A. To show the background of the movie. B. To reflect the trend of the times.C. To express the idea of dressing freedom. D. To increase the films popularity. 25. What is the movie intended to do by using the role of the environment?A. Shape a character who helps the leading r

23、oles.B. Indicate potential dangers of climate change.C. Explain the source of Elsas magical strength. D. Show the importance to respect natures power. 26. What might Clark Spencer think of the wears change?A. Its a wrong choice. B. It makes sense.C. Its a risky decision. D. It caters to the audience

24、.27. In which section of the website might the text appear?A. Entertainment. B. Life & Style.C. Environment. D. Fashion & Clothing.C When an editor called to ask if I could photograph a story about fireflies in Mexico, I didnt check my schedule before I said yes. Id seen these insects light up the f

25、orests in Tlaxcala once before, and I jumped at the chance to go back.While studying, I began exploring Mexico, crossing the country several times by bus. Now I work as a photojournalist in Mexico and along the border, documenting desperate situations that face everyday Mexicans. Though necessary an

26、d important, news stories dont reflect the Mexico that I fell for and that is home to so many people I love. A task focused on the countrys natural beauty was a welcomereprieve for me. I had three nights to film the magical scene in the forest. According to our guide, visitors are usually not allowe

27、d to photograph the fireflies because the presence of artificial light from electronics can affect their habits. As I started shooting, I adjusted my exposures constantly to account for the fading light. In order to get the composition that I wanted, I placed my tripod (三腳架) on a steep, rocky path a

28、nd had to steady it during the long exposures. Normally this wouldnt be a big deal, but the fireflies were very interested in the camera and, by extension, in me. I stood completely still while they were all over memy arms, my hair, my face. From what I observed, peak firefly presence lasts for only

29、 about 20 minutes each night, so I had time for just a few tries.On the last night everything came together. The weather cooperated. I had improve my method for focusing and composing photos in the dark with quick flashes from a powerful flashlight and Id grown accustomed to insects on my face.I was

30、 rewarded with the image you see here. Each dot of light is one of several bursts that a firefly makes as it travels within a 30-second exposure. You can track the insects paths: Some make small circles, like those in the bottom center of the frame, while others move steadily in one direction or ano

31、ther.28. How did the author feel about the editors request?A. Nervous. B. Delighted. C. Confused. D. Regretful.29. What can best replace the underlined word “reprieve” in Paragraph 2?A. trend B. return C. relief D. victory30. What did the author intend to do during the first two nights?A. Find the s

32、uitable spot and time to take photos. B. Research the habit of the fireflies.C. Communicate constantly with the guides.D. Learn about the local travel rules. 31. What is the purpose of the text?A. To tell findings about fireflies.B. To share the story behind a photo.C. To record a travelling experie

33、nce. D. To show the authors working conditions.DWeve all heard the same warning: looking at your phone or another screen before bed is very bad for you. It may make it harder for you to fall asleep and prevent you from getting a good nights rest. Most sleep doctors suggest turning off screens an hou

34、r before bedtime. The reality is that, for the majority of us, cellphones, tablets, or TVs are the last things we look at before we close our eyes. Our smartphones can sometimes feel like an extension of our bodies because were so physically connected to them. Screens in general have become such a p

35、rominent part of our lives that it can feel completely unrealistic to put them away earlier in the evening. But according to sleep doctors, its a smart idea to at least give it a try.At night, your brain starts to produce a hormone called melatonin（褪黑素）which keeps your circadian rhythm（生理節(jié)律）on track

36、 and helps you fall asleep, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Being exposed to bright light suppresses melatonin production, says Philip Richard Gehrman, a behavioral sleep specialist and associate professor of clinical psychology in psychiatry at the Univers

37、ity of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine” Blue light has the strongest impact,” he adds, “and the types of LED lights used in most electronic devices are strongest in the blue part of the spectrum.”Why is blue light particularly bad? Dr. Gehrman explains that the very specialized cells in the

38、 eyes that fed into our sleep system and circadian rhythms, called retinal ganglion（視網(wǎng)膜神經(jīng)節(jié)）cells, respond strongly to blue light in comparison to other types of light.“Beyond the light youre exposing yourself to, theres also the simple truth that its easy to get caught up in what youre reading or wa

39、tching, which leads to staying awake a lot later than you should,” says Shelby Harris, clinical psychologist in private practice in New York. Even if youve got the self-control to switch off Netflix after a reasonable number of episodes, depending on what you just watched or read, you may be too men

40、tally stimulated to fall asleep anyway.”32. What is special about blue light?A. It has the longest effect on our sleep. B. It is mostly used in electronic devices.C. It is the strongest one among all the lights. D. It causes the eye cells to react greatly.33. How does bright light “work” at night?A.

41、 It will affect the production of melatonin.B. It will make our brain produce a hormone.C. It will keep our circadian rhythms on track.D. It will help us fall asleep very quickly.34. What can we learn from Shelby Harris words?A. Self-control will help us escape the influence of television.B. What we

42、 are reading and watching can help us sleep longer.C. Light is the most important factor affecting our sleep quality.D. What we watch or read before bedtime will influence our sleep quality.35.Where is this text most likely from?A. A diary. B. A guidebook. C. A novel. D. A magazine. 第二節(jié) （共5小題；每小題2.5

43、分，滿分12.5分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Being part of a team can be one of the most rewarding things a person can do. 36 Theres no single person who can carry the rest of the team themselves. And theres nothing like watching a team come together for a big victory. A team sport includes an

44、y sport where individuals are organized into opposing teams which compete to win. Team members act together towards a shared objective. 37 One of them is to set goals and solve problems in a supportive atmosphere in order to accomplish their objectives. 38 Some types of sports have different objecti

45、ves or rules than “traditional” team sports. These types of team sports do not involve teammates facilitating （促使） the movement of a ball or a similar object according to a set of rules, in order to score points. For example, swimming, rowing, sailing, dragon boat racing, and track and field among o

46、thers can also be considered team sports. In other types of team sports, there may not be an opposing team or points to score, for example, in mountaineering （登山運(yùn)動(dòng)）. 39 Through the years, the popularity of team sports has continued to grow. 40 All over the world, the influence of team sports can be

47、seen as professional athletes live out their dreams while serving as role models, youth athletes develop life skills and follow in the footsteps of their role models, and fans bond over the love of their teams while supporting their economies with their support.A. This can be done in a number of way

48、s.B. Some sports can be hard on the body.C. The meaning of a “team sport” has been questioned in recent years.D. One of the benefits of team sports is to help build many useful life skills.E. In team sports, team members have to work together to win the game.F. The relative difficulty of the climb i

49、s the measure of the achievement.G. It is positively influencing not just athletes, but also fans and local economies.第三部分 語(yǔ)言知識(shí)運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié) （共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。An English man is being praised for his act of kindness. He 41 an expensive bike for 80 only

50、so he could return it to its 42 owner.26-year-old Burke was about to leave the 43 after finishing his routine physical exercises when he was 44 by three men asking if he wanted to buy a bike. Burke was immediately 45 of its origin since they were trying to sell the 1,350 bike for 80. Apart from that

51、, he 46 there was a bike lock still 47 to the rear wheel. After Burke got the bike, he 48 a photo of it on social media in the hope of 49 its owner. With a bike lock on it, it had 50 been taken from the nearby area. Within hours, Burke was 51 by the bikes owner on the phone. It had belonged to a man

52、 whose house had been burgled 52 that very same week. The mans 53 for its return was beyond words. He tried to 54 the money to Burke, but Burke refused, telling reporters that he “didnt feel right taking money from a man who has just had his house broken into .” Burke has since been reported by soci

53、al media for his “heroic” deed, although he stressed that he did not return the bike for media attention. However, Burke was delighted to receive the online welcome to his honesty, and a local bicycle club has even offered Burke a free bike as a 55 for his honesty.41. A. rented B. borrowed C. sold D

54、. purchased 42. A. original B. desperate C. generous D. careless 43. A. gym B. office C. factory D. station44. A. persuaded B. required C. approached D. begged45. A. aware B. skeptical C. confident D. nervous46. A. noticed B. understood C. predicted D. ignored 47. A. attached B. exposed C. compared

55、D. adjusted48. A. took B. posted C. obtained D. sought49. A. consulting B. educatingC. protecting D. tracking50. A. especially B. honestly C. luckily D. apparently51. A. reached B. visited C. praised D. reminded52. A. frequently B. earlier C. eventually D. later53. A. preference B. thankfulness C. love D. enthusiasm54. A. put in B. get out C. pay back D. set aside