山西省應(yīng)縣第一中學(xué)2021學(xué)年高二英語上學(xué)期期中試題

1、山西省應(yīng)縣第一中學(xué)2019-2020學(xué)年高二英語上學(xué)期期中試題PAGE PAGE - 16 -山西省應(yīng)縣第一中學(xué)2019-2020學(xué)年高二英語上學(xué)期期中試題時間：120分鐘 滿分：150分 第一部分：聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分10分）第一節(jié)（共5小題；每題0.5分，滿分2.5分）請聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1. Why cant the girl go in the pool? A. She hasnt taken lessons yet.B. She cant

2、 swim by herself.C. She is afraid of the water.2. How does the woman probably feel? A. Afraid.B. Angry.C. Sick.3. Why didnt the woman go to Russia? A. She was scared.B. She didnt like flying at all.C. She has never thought of going there.4. What is Susans nationality now? A.SwissB. Spanish.C.English

3、.5. How much does the woman spend in all? A. 30 dollars.B. 55 dollars.C. 65 dollars.第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題0.5分，滿分7.5分）請聽下面5段對話或獨(dú)白，每段對話或獨(dú)白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽每段對話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，每小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答第6和第7兩個小題。6. What is the woman complaining about? A. The expensive hamburg

4、er.B.Waiting too long.C. The hot weather.7. Why is the restaurant so popular? A. The food is cheap. B. It isnt a fast-food restaurant. C. Its hamburger is fresh.聽第7段材料，回答第8和第9兩個小題。8. What kind of person is the man? A. He is a lazy person. B. He is a man of his word.C. He is a careless person.9. When

5、 will they meet again? A. Tomorrow morning .B. Tonight.C.Tomorrow night.聽第8段材料，回答第10至第12三個小題。10. Who do the speakers like? A. Barry.B. Paul.C. Both.11. Which of the following can best describe the mans character in the womans opinion? A. Sociable.B. Selfish.C. Shy.12. What does the man do at the end

6、 of the dialogue? A. Go out and make new friends.B. Prove he is honest and polite.C. Invite the woman to his birthday party.聽第9段材料，回答第13至第16四個小題。13. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a car.B. On the road.C. At a police station.14. What was the woman doing at the time of the acci

7、dent? A. Doing her hair.B. Looking out of the window. C. Making a phone call.15. Who does the woman want the man to call? A. Her father. B. The policeman. C. The insurance company.16.How does the woman probably feel finally? A. Excited. B. Relaxed. C. Terrified.聽第10段材料，回答第17至第20四個小題。17. Which floor

8、did the fire destroy? A. The ground floor. B. The second floor.C. The third floor.18. How long was the Geller House used as a hotel? A. For about one thousand years. B. For over 150 years. C. For about eighty years.19. What does the Geller House used as when the fire broke out? A. A hotel. B. A pala

9、ce where Washington lived. C. An old peoples home.20. What probably caused the fire? A. Old electric wires. B. The lightning. C. A burning cigarette.第二部分：閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。ABranksome HallClass Size: 12 to 22Grades: JK to Gr.12Gender: All girlsL

10、iving: Day, Boarding(提供住宿的) Founded in 1903, Branksome Hall is Torontos only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate(IB) World School. From the earliest grades, students learn to become leaders and to understand the value of serving the community. Discover Branksome Halls programs at www.br

11、anksome.on.ca.Stanstead CollegeClass Size: 13Grades: Gr.7 to Gr.12Gender: Open to both sexesLiving: BoardingStanstead College is a private boarding school for boys and girls in Grades 7 through 12. It is an English school that embraces(包含) French in and out of the classroom. It is also uniquely(獨(dú)一無二

12、地) placed to open doors to top universities and colleges in the United States, Canada and around the world.Oakwood AcademyClass Size: 1 to 4Grades: JK to Gr.12Gender: Open to both sexesLiving: DayOakwood Academy is a private school for students who require an individualized education plan and small

13、class size to meet their unique learning styles. Direct Instruction is used to teach academics in small groups and a meaningful curriculum(課程) allows students to truly learn.TEAM SchoolClass Size: 8 to 12Grades: Gr.1 to Gr.12Gender: Open to both sexesLiving: DayTEAM School provides an academic progr

14、am for students in Grades 1 through 12. Students from ages 6 to 14 benefit from small class sizes (8 students) and an individualized academic program to provide an educational upgrading.21. Which of the following is a single-gender school? A. TEAM School B. Branksome HallC. Stanstead College D. Oakw

15、ood Academy22. How is Stanstead College different from the others? A. It is for preschoolers. B. It involves two languages in class. C. It is characterized by small class sizes. D. It provides places for students to stay overnight.23. What do Oakwood Academy and TEAM School both value? A. Personaliz

16、ed ways of studying.B. A sense of serving the community. C. Preparing students for top universities. D. Designing meaningful lessons for students.BPeyton James was an amazing boy. He had beautiful red hair and a sense of humor. He loved animals, Legos and chocolate ice cream.But in second grade, the

17、 bullying(欺凌) began.“Why dont you brush your teeth? Why are your teeth so dirty?”Although his teeth were healthy, they were yellow. He was also picked on because of his hair and the fact that he was smaller than most of the other boys. He was seen as weak and became a target(攻擊的目標(biāo)). As Peyton got ol

18、der, he often wondered why people were so mean to him.In the summer of 2014, I got a new teaching job in a better school district, but this meant Peyton would have to change schools. I helped him see that the bullies from his previous school would be a thing of the past; he was nervous but excited.

19、As he started 8th grade at his new school, he met one boy with whom he had common interests and they became friends. However, the bullying continued at this school, too. Peyton was an easy target because he didnt like what other kids liked. He was soon being called a “l(fā)oser”. He was devastated. The

20、difference was that he stopped telling me about the bullying.On October 13, 2014, Peyton went into his room after we got home. I thought he just needed some time alone. After about 20 minutes, I went to check on him and that was when I found him.After his death, I realized that, as educators, weve t

21、aught kids about bullies and bullying behavior. What we havent done, though, is teach them how to be kind to one another. I knew I had to do something. That was when Kindness Matters was born. I started it as a Facebook page with the purpose of sharing stories of kindness and advice on how to be kin

22、d to one another. To date, our Face book family has grown to over 29,000.It is my deepest hope that we can change the culture of our society and leave all of the negativity(消極性) and name-calling behind.24. What do we know about Peyton when he was at school? A. He suffered from a serious illness.B. H

23、e got along well with his classmates. C. He dealt with bullying courageously.D. He was mistreated by other kids.25. What does the underlined word “devastated” in Paragraph 5 mean? A. Confident.B. Terribly sad.C. Unconcerned.D. Highly positive.26. What did the author want to do after Peyton was gone?

24、 A. To teach kids to be nice.B. To build a foundation for him.C. To help kids respond to bullying.D. To ask teachers to stop school bullying.27. How does the author sound when telling the story? A. Cheerful and respectful.B. Excited but worried.C. Sad but hopeful.D. Disappointed and angry.CIf you th

25、ink of a country or city where temperatures are above 36 throughout the year, its hard to name a sport that would suit the climate.If you do some research online, you will find that one sport that is enjoyed in many parts of the Middle East is camel racing. If you dig a little further, you will find

26、 something called falconry(鷹獵). its a tradition that dates back over 2,000 years when people used falcons(隼) to hunt for food. In the distant past, falcons would be caught in the autumn. Then they would be trained to catch food for their owners.In recent years, falconry has been as popular as it onc

27、e was. With the discovery of oil, deserts in the Middle East have been overtaken by major cities like Dubai. People who used to live and hunt in the desert have moved into those cities and chosen to forget some of their traditions. But in more recent years, there has been an increased interest in fa

28、lconry. When you look at these birds of prey(猛禽), you may not be surprised. Royal families in the United Arab Emirates have been driving this renewed interest. One unusual area of sport involving birds of prey has been falcon racing. When hunting for prey, these birds can reach speeds of up to 300 k

29、ilometres in just 20 seconds.Its an expensive sport. Each expensive falcon comes with an expensive trainer. the birds are raised in special areas and trained continuously for several weeks before a race. During training, a close relationship develops between each bird and its trainer. The trainer ha

30、s a special thick leather glove upon which the bird rests. Often, the birds are not fed before a race so they are hungrier and keen to catch their prey. Being hungry also makes the birds a little easier to control.Thousands of people gather to experience and enjoy the sport every year, where twentie

31、th-century excitement is mixed with the ancient traditions of the desert.28. What can we learn about falconry? A. It has a long history.B. It involves catching falcons. C. It is seldom seen in hot weather.D. It is more popular than camel racing.29. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. The tra

32、dition of falconry.B. The rise and fall of falconry. C. The change in the Middle East.D. The surprising facts about falcons.30. What should a falcon trainer do before a race? A. Fly the bird in public areas.B. Prepare a beautiful glove. C. Keep the bird hungry.D. Train the bird hard a week before.31

33、. How do people look at falconry?A. It is a waste of money.B. It is a friendly sport.C. It is full of uncertainty.D. It is attractive.DHeimaey is a small island off the southern coast of Iceland of just 4,200 people. But with its neighboring islands, it hosts the worlds largest puffin colony(海鸚群). E

34、ach spring, more than 1.5 million puffins go to the islands to breed. Around August, puffin chicks make their way to the ocean. Thats when the trouble begins.Instinct(直覺) tells puffin chicks to leave the nest at night and follow the light of the moon to the sea. But they are puzzled by Heimaeys brig

35、ht lights. Each year, a large number of them end up lostor worse. Often, lost birds are hit by cars or eaten by cats.Each breeding season, the children of Heimaey start their own middle-of-the-night adventure, which is called the Puffling Patrol. They get together to form search parties and take to

36、the streets of Heimaey. “When you see a bird, you try to corner it and guide it into the box,” Eldur Hansen, a 14-year-old boy said. He has caught several puffins this way.Then kids take birds home. The next morning, they take them to the beach for release(放走). Over the years, kids have even develop

37、ed a gentle method. “You do not throw them like a baseball,” Eldur says. “You hold them in both hands. Then you spread your arms out in front of you and let go, so the bird is given as much energy as possible.”Before releasing puffin chicks, they make a stop at the local animal center, where the bir

38、ds are weighed and tagged(附上標(biāo)簽), for tracking purposes. This helps scientists learn more about puffins.Erpur Hansen, Eldurs dad, is with the South East Iceland Nature Research Center. “Thanks to data collected with kids help, we scientists have learned that puffin chicks now weigh less than in previ

39、ous years. That means they have a lower chance of survival,” he says.Scientists worry puffins will die out completely. But the kids of Heimaey give energy to Erpur Hansen. “The message is that people can make a difference,” he says. “Each time these kids help a bird get back to the ocean, they show

40、us that.”32. What troubles puffin chicks according to the text? A. Their nests being destroyed.B. Following the light of the moon. C. Their parents being killed by humans.D. Being unable to find their way to the ocean.33. Which of the following can be used to describe kids from the Puffling Patrol?

41、A. Strict and shy.B. Careful and skillful.C. Sensitive and creative.D. Intelligent and talkative.34. What can we infer from Erpur Hansens words? A. The Puffling Patrol is of great help.B. Scientists need little help from children. C. Puffins do not need protection anymore. D. Puffins are becoming st

42、ronger than before.35. What can we learn from the childrens behaviour? A. Never stop trying. B. One is never too old to learn. C. An act of kindness can mean a lot. D. Everyone should realize their self-worth.第二節(jié)（共5小題；每題2.5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)。Now theres a supermarket o

43、n almost every street corner. And thats no surprise. _36_We no longer have to walk up and down the high street to get our weekly supplieswe can do it all in one place. Theres greater choice too with some supermarkets offering up to 40,000 different products. So it seems that everyones a winner._37_A

44、ctually, many of the things that make supermarkets so attractive come with hidden costs. For example, supermarkets are now so powerful that they can more or less decide what they want to pay their suppliers. They can have a destructive influence on farmers and other producers._38_ In smaller towns w

45、here supermarkets open, local stores are often driven out of business because they cannot compete on price. In 2006, the town of Inverness in Scotland was called “Tescotown” because more than 50% of every $1 spent on food was spent in one of its stores._39_ Supermarkets say they buy lots of their fr

46、esh produce from local suppliers. But even if they do, it will probably make a journey of hundreds of miles through packing plants and distribution centers before it gets to customers. Sometimes its much farther than that._40_ A recent report suggests that the food industry is responsible for a thir

47、d of all greenhouse emissions. In fact, surveys have shown that one supermarket emits more CO2 than 60 small shops.Theres no doubt that supermarkets have changed the way we shop, but are we paying too much in the end.A. Local shops can suffer too.B. But as alwaysits not quite that simple.C. After al

48、l, supermarkets offer a lot of advantages.D. And all of this is damaging the environment, too.E. Many supermarkets buy their apples from faraway places.F. Many people also worry about where the food comes from.G. Now many people try to stop supermarkets opening in their cities.第三部分： 語言知識運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分

49、）第一節(jié)（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給A、B、C和D四個選項(xiàng)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。The earth gives us life. The human beings that appreciate it, care for it and _41_ it deserve(值得) what our planet provides us with to live. _42_, the human beings that dont appreciate the earth, let harmful gases cause pollution and _

50、43_ millions of animals living here with us, do not deserve the planet and should be _44_ and pay the price.The earth lets us breathe. It gives us _45_, water, shelter and natural beauty. Its totally wrong to _46_ nature and take what we have for granted. Never take what you have for granted, becaus

51、e one day it could all be gone. If you have already _47_ for or managed a factory that lets off harmful gases, or if you have gone _48_ and killed something that shares harmony(和諧) with us, there is no way to make it up to our _49_. The minute a life is _50_, forgiveness is out of the question. I ca

52、nt hear what our planet is _51_. No one really knows that, but I know that if I were the earth and someone didnt _52_ the life that I gave them so trustingly, I would not give them.However, there are ways to help our planet not become _53_ so rapidly! The only thing that really matters and helps is

53、to just take care of the life around you. _54_ it and appreciate it and dont ever take what you have for granted! If everyone did just that and cared, creatures all over our world wouldnt be _55_. Trees would be growing from the healthiest of soil instead of being firewood or just _56_ to make room

54、and space for another factory with more destructive chemicals. The sky wouldnt be _57_ and smog(煙霧) filled, with no room for the sun or _58_air to be breathed in. The earth wouldnt be dying. Its not one persons _59_; its every persons. we should take action _60_ its too late.41.A. loveB. makeC. useD

55、. find42.A. OtherwiseB. MoreoverC. HoweverD. Therefore43.A. keepB. killC. trainD. treat44.A. refusedB. firedC. directedD. punished45.A. moneyB. foodC. timeD. medicine46.A. changeB. exploreC. understandD. destroy47.A. workedB. designedC. paidD. searched48.A. shoppingB. campingC. huntingD. sailing49.A

56、. countryB. goalC. standardD. planet50.A. savedB. lostC. wastedD. considered51.A. discussingB. sayingC. planningD. promising52.A. depend onB. learn aboutC. live onD. care about53.A. worseB. lighterC. lowerD. smaller54.A. Believe B. ShareC. RespectD. Feel55.A. limitedB. endangeredC. forgottenD. satis

57、fied56.A. put awayB. picked outC. cut downD. turned up57.A. dirtyB. fullC. clearD. bright58.A. warmB. wetC. thinD. clean59.A. dutyB. traditionC. rightD. strength60.A. recentlyB. suddenlyC. immediatelyD. frequently第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。篇章一：An exhausted runner raced int

58、o the Greek city of Athens. It was 490BC. The man had come from the town of Marathon 61. _(send) a message: The Greeks had won a battle against an attacking army. The runner reached Athens and shouted, “Greetings, we won!” before 62. _(fall) down, dead. This story may or may not be true. However, be

59、cause of it, people run 42,195-meter racesthe 63. _(distant) between Marathon and Athens. These events are called marathons. The first marathon 64. _(hold) in 1896 was a selection race(選拔賽) for the first modern marathon 65. _(run) in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Today about 800 marathons take place i

60、n cities every year.Running a marathon is very difficult. But some runners can enjoy the sights as they go. Marathons in Paris and London take runners past these famous cities most 66. _(impress) landmarks.At the Great Wall Marathon in Tianjin, China, racers can run along the Great Wall of China, 67