2020年河南省鄭州市八校聯(lián)考高二(下)期中英語試卷

1、期中英語試卷題號IIIIIIIVVVI總分得分、閱讀理解（本大題共 15小題，共30.0分）ATime for an adventure ? Are you a hit bored with your nine - to - five routine ? Have a look at our exciting range of holidays and decide what type of adventure youd like .Activity holidaysOur activity holidays are for everyone , people who love danger

2、or who just like sports . We have a huge variety of water, snow or desert holidays . Well take you SCBA diving in the Red Sea or kayaking and white water rafting in Canada . If you prefer snow , you can try skiing or snowboarding in the Alps or even igloo - building . For those who like warmer weath

3、er, we also have sandboarding （the desert version of skateboarding） or camel safaris. Polar expeditionsTake a cringe to Antarctica or the northern Arctic ； explore a Land of white natural beauty and wonderful wildlife . Our experts will explain everything about the two poles as you watch the penguin

4、s in Antarctica or whales and polar in the Arctic , Theres no greater adventure than travelling to the ends of the earth . A once-in-a-lifetime experience .Cultural journeysOur cultural journeys will help you discover ancient civilizations : India , Thailand , Egypt and many more. Visit temple , pal

5、aces and ancient ruins just remember to bring your camera! Get to know local ways of life by exploring markets , trying exotic foods and meeting local people .Wildlife holidaysWe organize small - group tours to gel closer to nature in Africa , Asia or South America . Go on safari in Africa and watch

6、 lions and giraffes . Meet the famous turtles off the Galapagos Islands. Look for tigers in India , or take an elephant safari in Sri Lanka. We use local guides and stay in a range of accommodation , from tents to trees houses.1. Which would you prefer if you are a sports - lover ? A. Wildlife holid

7、ays .B. Cultural journeys .C. Polar expeditions .D. Activity holidays .2. What can a tourist do during a cultural holiday ? A. Appreciate ancient buildings .B. Watch lovely animals .C. Get closer to nature.D. Have extreme sports.3. What is the purpose of this text ? A. To introduce ways of relaxatio

8、n .B. To share traveling experience .C. To recommend different holidays .D. To give advice on traveling .BBarbara McCintock was one of the most important scientists of the twentieth century . She made important discoveries about genes （基因） and chromosomes （染色體）.Barbara McClintock was born in 1902 in

9、 Hartford ，Connecticut Her family moved toBrooklyn area of new York City in 1908 Barbara was an active child with interests in sports and music She also developed an interest in scienceShe studied science at Cornell University in Ithaca ， New York Barbara was among a small number of undergraduate st

10、udents to receive training in genetics in 1921 Years later， she noted that few college students wanted to study genetics Barbara McClintock decided to study botany ， the scientific study of plants ， at Cornell University She completed her undergraduate studies in 1923 McClintock decided to continue

11、her education at Cornell She completed a masters degree in 1925 Two years later， she finished all her requirements for a doctorate degree McCintock stayed at Cornell after she completed her education She taught students botany The 1930s were not a good time to be a young scientist in the United Stat

12、es The country was in the middle of the great economic Depression Millions of Americans were unemployed Male scientists were offered jobs But female geneticists were not much in demandAn old friend from Cornell ，Marcus Rhoades，invited McClintock to spend the summer of1941 working at the Cold Spring

13、Harbor Laboratory It is a research center on Long Island ， near New York City McClintock started in a temporary （臨時的）job with the geneticsdepartment. A short time later , she accepted a permanent （永久的） position with the laboratory This gave her the freedom to continue her research without having to

14、teach or repeatedly ask for financial aid By the 1970s， her discoveries had had an effect on everything from genetic engineering to cancer researchMcClintock won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1983 for herdiscovery of the ability of genes to change positions on chromosomes She was the

15、 first American woman to win an unshared Nobel Prize 4. When did McClintock receive a doctorate degree ？A. In 1921 B. In 1923C. In 1927D. In 1925 5. During the great economic Depression in the US ， A. young female scientists might have trouble finding a jobB. female geneticists were not wanted at al

16、lC. male geneticists were in great demandD. male scientists were out of job6. McClintock was awarded the Nobel Prize because of A. her research in botanyB. her discoveries about genes and chromosomesC. her contribution to genetic engineeringD. her unshared work in the laboratory7. The text is likely

17、 to appear in A. a philosophy textbookB. a history paperC. a brochureD. a biographyCWhen John was growing up ， other kids felt sorry for him His parents always had him weeding the garden，carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers But when Johnreached adulthood， he was better off than his chi

18、ldhood playmates He had more job satisfaction ， a better marriage and was healthier Most of all ， he was happier Far happier These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more p

19、roductive lives than those who had not. Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence （能力）and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society , said George Vaillant, the psychologist （心理學(xué)家） who made the discovery, And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about

20、them .Vaillants study followed these males in great detail . Interviews were repeated at ages 25 31 and 47. Under Vaillant , the researchers compared the mens mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores . Points were awarded for part-time jobs , housework, effort in school, and ability t

21、o deal with problems .The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp . Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people , five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times

22、 less likely to have been unemployed . The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out .Working-at any age-is important . Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility , independence, confidence and competence-the

23、underpinnings （基礎(chǔ)）of emotionalhealth. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this . Yet work isnt everything . As Tolstoy once said , One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to wo

24、rk and how to love , to work for the person one loves and to love ones work . 8. What do we know about John ? A. He enjoyed his career and marriage.B. He had few childhood playmates .C. He received little love from his family .D. He was envied by others in his childhood .9. Vaillants words in Paragr

25、aph 2 serve as .A. a description of personal values and social values B. an analysis of how work was related to competence C. an example for parents expectations of their children D. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men10. What does the underlined word sharp probably mean in Paragraph 4

26、? A. Quick to react.B. Having a thin edge .C. Clear and definite .D. Sudden and rapid.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph ? A. Competent adults know more about love than work .B. Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life .C. Love brings more joy to people than work does .

27、D. Independence is the key to ones success.DSince the 1970s, scientists have been searching for ways to link the brain with computers. Braincomputer interface （BCI） technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.Recently, two researchers, Jose Millan and Michele Tavella fro

28、m the Federal Polytechnic School in Lausanne, Switzerland , demonstrated （M示） a small robotic wheelchair directed by a persons thoughts.In the laboratory , Tavella operated the wheelchair just by thinking about moving his left or right hand . He could even talk as he watched the vehicle and guided i

29、t with his thoughts . Our brain has billions of nerve cells . These send signals through the spinal cord （脊髓） to第3頁，共15頁the muscles to give us the ability to move . But spinal cord injuries or other conditions can prevent these weak electrical signals from reaching the muscles. Tavella says. Our sys

30、tem allows disabled people to communicate with external world and also to control devices . The researchers designed a special cap for the use.r This head cover picks up the signals from the scalp (頭皮)and sends them to a computer. The computer interprets the signals andcommands the motorized wheelch

31、air . The wheelchair also has two cameras that identify objects in its path . They help the computer react to commands from the brain .Prof. Millan , the team leader, says scientists keep improving the computer software that interprets brain signals and turns them into simple commands. The practical

32、 possibilities that BCI technology offers to disabled people can be grouped in two categories : communication , and controlling devices . One example is this wheelchair .He says his team has set two goals One is testing with real patients , so as to prove that this is a technology they can benefit f

33、rom . And the other is to guarantee that they can use the technology over long periods of time .12. How did Tavella operate the wheelchair in the laboratory ? A. By using his mind .B. By talking to the machine .C. By moving his hand .D. By controlling his muscles .13. Which of the following shows th

34、e path of the signals described in Paragraph 5 ? A. scalp fcomputer - cap fwheelchairB. computer fcap fscalp fwheelchairC. scalp - cap f computer fwheelchairD. cap -computer fscalp fwheelchair14. The team will test with real patients toA. make profits from themB. learn about their physical condition

35、C. make them live longerD. prove the technology useful to them15. Which of the following would be the best title for the text ? A. Switzerland , the BCI Research CenterB. New Findings about How the Human Brain WorksC. BCI Could Mean More Freedom for the DisabledD. Robotic Vehicles Could Help to Cure

36、 Brain Injuries二、閱讀七選五(本大題共5小題，共10.0分)Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life . Every waking moment , the eyes are working to see the world around us . Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes

37、. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight :Schedule yearly exams. _(1)Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check . The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment , including eye

38、- glasses.Protect against UV rays. Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, its extremely important to wear sunglasses . (2)Give your eyes a break . Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products . (3)_Experts

39、 recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule : every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away .(4) As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health .Practice safe wear and care of contac

40、t lenses (隱形眼鏡). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk . (5) Otherwise , you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more seriou

41、s condition .A. Eat your greens.B . Eye care should begin early in life .C. They can properly protect your eyes .D . Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins .E. Parents usually dont care about their own eyesight .F. Always follow the doctors advice for appropriate wear .G . This frequent eye acti

42、vity increases the risk for eye tiredness .16.A. AEB. BC. CD. DEF. FG. G17.A. AB. BC. CD. DEEF. FG. G18.A. AB. BC. CD. DEEF. FG. G19.A. AB. BC. CD. DEEF. FG. G20.A. AB. BC. CD. DEEF. FG. G三、完形填空（本大題共20小題，共30.0分）Even though it was only October , my students were already whispering about Christmas pla

43、ns. With each passing day everyone became more (21)waiting for the final school bell. Upon its(22)everyone would run for their coats and go home , everyone except David . David was a small boy in ragged clothes . I had often (23)what kind of home life David had , and what kind of mother could send h

44、er son to school dressed so (24)for the cold winter months ,without a coat, boots, or gloves. But something made David (25) I can still remember he was always(26) a smile and willing to help . He always(27)after school to straighten chairs and mop the floor . We never talked much . He(28) just smile

45、 and ask what else he could do , then thank me for letting him stay and slowly(29)home , Weeks passed and the (30)over the coming Christmas grew into restlessness until the last day of(31)before the holiday break . I smiled in (32)as the last of them hurried out the door. Turning around I saw David

46、(33)standing by my desk. I have something for youhe said(34)from behind his back a small box . (35)itto me, he said anxiouslyOpen it . I took the box from him , thanked him and slowly unwrapped it. I lift the lid and to my(36)saw nothing . I looked at David s smiling face and back into the box and s

47、aid. The box is nice, David , but its(37)Oh , no, it isnt , said David , Its full of love , my mum told me before she died that love was something you couldnt see or touch unless you know its there.Tears filled my eyes (38) I looked at the proud dirty face that I had rarely given(39)!o_ . After that

48、 Christmas, David and I became good friends and I never forgot the meaning(40)_the little empty box set on my desk .21.A. anxiousB. courageousC. seriousD. cautious22.A. warningB. ringingC. callingD. yelling23.A. scoldedB. wonderedC. realizedD. learned24.A. modestlyB. naturallyC. inaccuratelyD. inapp

49、ropriately25.A. popularB. upsetC. specialD. funny26.A. expressingB. deliveringC. wearingD. sharing27.A. practisedB. wanderedC. studiedD. stayed28.A. wouldB. shouldC. mightD. could29.A. aim atB. turn toC. put offD. head for30.A. argumentB. excitementC. movementD. program31.A. schoolB. yearC. educatio

50、nD. program32.A. reliefB. returnC. vainD. control33.A. weaklyB. sadlyC. quietlyD. helplessly34.A. searchedB. foundC. raisedD. pulled35.A. HoldingB. HandingC. SendingD. Leaving36.A. delightB. expectationC. appreciationD. surprise37.A. cheapB. emptyC. uselessD. improper38.A. asB. untilC. becauseD. tho

51、ugh39.A. adviceB. supportC. attentionD. command40.四、A. from語法填空（本大題共B. behind1小題，共15.0分)C. overD. towards41 . Have you ever awakened and felt like you couldnt move ? If so, it (1) ( probable) scared you. You may have thought something terrible had happened to you . Actually , many people have this e

52、xperience on a regular basis It (2) ( call) sleep paralysis (癱 瘓).(3) it sounds scary, it is normal .Sleep paralysis happens when a person is falling asleep or waking up. As the person falls asleep, his or her body slows down. Usually the persons mind (4) ( relax) at the same time, but occasionally

53、the mind stays awake (5) ( long) than the body. As a result, the person can be conscious or aware, but have trouble moving or (6) ( speak) . Sleep paralysis can also occur as you wake up Fortunately, the condition rarely lasts for more than a few seconds. (7) ( move) and speech soon return to normal

54、.Some people report unusual experiences during sleep paralysis They may hear, see or feel things (8) dont exist. At one time , people (9) ( think ) that ghosts or monsters had entered the room and were holding them down, keeping them from moving . Science has helped us understand that such visions a

55、re actually part of sleep paralysis. Now we know that getting too little sleep , taking certain medications (藥物),and changing your sleep schedule can cause sleep paralysis This condition can be scary, but its just a trick that you mind is playing (10) your body .五、短文改錯(本大題共 1小題，共10.0分)42 .假定英語課上老師要求

56、同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文.文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處，每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪 除或修改.增加：把缺詞處加一個漏符號( A),并在其下面寫出該加的詞.刪除：把多余的詞用斜線()劃掉.修改：在錯的詞下面劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞.注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；2.只允許修改10處，多者(從第11處起)不計分.My first time overseas trip was from New York to Paris . I first had to catch a plane t o Heathrow Airport in Lond

57、on and then change to another flight . When I got off the pl ane at Heathrow, I saw someone handing out card to some of the passengers, but I di dnt know what they were for , or I didnt take one . Besides, I was too occupy in tryi ng to work out how to find where to catch the plane to Paris . When I tried to board sec ond plane, th