宁夏吴忠中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

宁夏吴忠中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题

宁夏吴忠中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题

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宁夏吴忠中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题
第I卷 客观题（满分90分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）
第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why is the woman in the store?
A. To get a number. B. To buy something. C. To collect her items.
2. What is the man warning the woman about?
A. The sea. B. The boat. C. The distance.
3. What is the woman probably doing now?
A. Taking a walk. B. Reading a book. C. Doing some shopping.
4. What are the speakers probably doing?
A. Watching TV. B. Reading newspapers. C. Collecting advertisements.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Communication skills.
B. Methods of language learning.
C. Films in different languages.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What type of music odes the man like now?
A. Rock. B. Jazz. C. Rap.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Who is the woman talking with?
A. Her son. B. A friend. C. A taxi driver.
9. What is the woman worried about?
A. She will be late for her flight.
B. She has no time to hold a party.
C. She couldn’t afford an expensive present.
10. How could the woman be described?
A. Rude. B. Indifferent. C. Anxious.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why does the Johnny want 10 candles?
A. He is 10 years old.
B. He wants to grow up quickly.
C. He prefers the number 10.
12. When does Johnny want to have his party?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
13. What will Johnny get for a present?
A. A toy train. B. A dog. C. A horse.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What exercise does the woman recommend the man to do at the gym at first?
A. Boxing. B. Cycling. C. Rowing.
15. What would the man like to have at his gym?
A. More rowing machines. B. A swimming pool. C. Some boxing equipment.
16. How many calories should the man consume a day according to the woman?
A. 1800. B. 2000. C. 2500.
17. How does the man feel about the section of weight-lifting?
A. Energetic. B. Embarrassed. C. Positive.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Where is the woman giving this talk?
A. In a school. B. In a factory. C. In a company.
19. What did Benz first study?
A. Bridges. B. Engines. C. Locks.
20. Who invented the device to stop the car?
A. Karl Benz’s father. B. Karl Benz. C. Karl Benz’s wife.
第二部分 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。
A
Have you ever thought about writing your own fantasy novel? One of the best things you can do is to take inspiration from others. Here are some of the best fantasy books for you.
Sabriel by Garth Nix
While attending boarding school, Sabriel receives a package which contains bells, her father’s swords, and a message instructing her to stop a dangerous act on destroying the Old Kingdom’S magical rules. This classic fantasy provides readers with more adventures to explore.
Also available from: Amazon; Walmart.
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
This book is about ideas of justice, good and bad. Jam lives in the town of Lucille, where the old statues have been torn down and the bad things no longer exist. But when a creature named Pet appears from one of her mother’s paintings, on the hunt for a monster, Jam will have to rethink all she’s been taught.
Also available from: Amazon; Barnes & Nobel.
Akate Witch by Nnedi Okorafor
Fans of Harry Potter will be swept away by this adventurous tale about four new friends who discover they have access to powerful magic. Born in New York City, Suny Nwazue felt out of place and isolated-until she was invited into a hidden world and handed a dangerous task.
Also available from: Amazon; Walmart
Seraphina by Rachel Hartman
This novel takes readers into a world where dragons and humans live side by side. Seraphina is half human and half dragon, with a dragon mother able to take human form and a human father who can’t stand dragons. Seraphina will probably become a teen fantasy classic.
Also available from: Bookshop; Target.
21. Which book describes a creature hunting for a monster?
A. Pet B. Sabriel C. Akata Witch D. Seraphina.
22. Which character was born in the city of New York?
A. Jam B. Sabriel C. Seraphina D. Sunny Nwazue
23. Where can you buy a copy of Seraphina?
A. From Amazon B. From Target C. From Walmart D. From Barnes & Noble
B
Somewhere in the warm, clear waters off the coast of Australia, a mature bottlenose dolphin is swimming with her daughter. It’s dinnertime. But, instead of chasing down a fish in open waters like she usually does, mom swims over to a basket sponge (海绵) growing on the ocean floor. In a quick move, she breaks off a piece of the sponge, then fits it closely over her mouth. It’s hard not to wonder what that watchful youngster might be thinking about all this. Are you going to eat that sponge? Are we playing?
With the sponge secured on her beak, the older dolphin starts sweeping her head back and forth across the ocean floor. She’s looking for fish like the sand perch (沙鲈), which hide themselves on the floor of the sea under the sand. As for the sponge stuck onto her mouth. It allows her to clear away the sand without injuring herself on broken pieces of coral, or maybe even suffering the sting (刺痛) of the scorpion fish. The extra work it takes to catch a fish like the sand perch is worth it because they tend to be fattier. And for a dolphin, fattier means more nutritious.
Sure enough, after a few minutes, a sand perch comes out. The fish dashes off for a few yards and then hesitates, waiting for a moment before burying itself in the sand again. In that brief pause, the elder dolphin shakes off the sponge, surfaces for a breath, and then comes down and catches the sand perch before it can rebury itself. She then passes it to her daughter. And with that, the younger dolphin hasn’t just gotten a good meal; more importantly, she’s learned a powerful hunting technique - one that years from now, she’ll past along to her own children.
24. Which word best describes the young dolphin’s feeling in the first paragraph?
A. Anxious B. Curious C. Scared D. Relaxed
25. Why does the mother dolphin need a piece of sponge?
A. To chase down father fish. B. To play with her children.
C. To protect herself form being hurt. D. To hide herself under the sand.
26. How does the older dolphin catch the sand perch?
A. She waits for the right time. B. She hides under the sand.
C. She sets a trap for it. D. She makes use of space.
27. What is the text mainly about?
A. Guidance of an experienced elder. B. Reliance of a young dolphin on her mom.
C. The process of catching fat fish. D. The powerful hunting technique.
C
Your next car might drive itself. After years of trials on city streets, driverless vehicles are now nearing the production phase. Last month, a driverless bus began carrying passengers through Lyon, France. Most in the automobile industry think self-driving vehicles will be on the road by 2020 or before.
Driverless cars will at first be huddled with human-driven cars. Btu the first places where they will become dominant (占支配地位的) are dense urban areas-precisely the spots most damaged by the automobile age. Many advanced cities are already reducing the role of human-driven cars. Driverless cars will quicken that process and will bring us great benefits.
Driverless cars will reduce accidents by around 90 percent. That’s big-the annual death toll on the world’s roads is about 1.2 million a year. Pollution and carbon emissions will drop, because urban driverless cars will be electric. The old, otherwise they would stay at home most of the time and the disabled and teenagers will suddenly gain mobility.
On the other hand, driverless cars will bring catastrophe (灾难). The best thing about the automobile age is that is employs tens of millions of people to make, market, insure and drive vehicles. Over the next 20 years, most men who now drive trucks, taxis and buses will see their jobs reduced. Carmakers are especially scared. A few cars in the future might be made by tech companies such as Apple, Baidu and Google. Imaging the impact on Germany, where the automotive sector is the largest industry.
Dramatic change is coming, and driverless cars could arrive by 2020. But governments have hardly begun thinking about it. Only 6 percent of the biggest US cities have factored them into their long-term planning.
A decade ago anyone hardly saw the smartphone coming. It has brought an epidemic of mass addiction. Let’s hope we do a better job of handling the driverless car.
28. The underlined words “be huddled with” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “________”.
A. show up with B. exist together with C. get rid of D. take the place of
29. Why can driverless cars reduce pollution and carbon emissions?
A. Driverless cars reduce the number of human-driven cars.
B. Driverless cars will be powered by electricity.
C. Driverless cars save fuel by driving themselves.
D. Driverless cars will reduce too many accidents.
30. What can we know about driverless cars?
A. They will not hit the road until 2020. B. They will only be used in urban areas.
C. They will not cause any road accident. D. They aren’t still seriously taken by governments.
31. What’s the author’s attitude toward driverless cars?
A. Doubtful B. Negative C. Objective D. Worried
D
The grocery store might not be your favorite place to visit when you’re at home, but is it ever fun when you’re in another country? Honestly speaking, they’re one of those strange little destinations that I like to sniff out everywhere I go, much as other travelers head toward clothing stores, libraries, coffee shops or galleries.
The greatest beauty of the grocery store — whether it’s a supermarket or a tiny shop — is that it gives you a glimpse into what local people buy to cook their own meals. This offers clues into their lifestyles and preferences, and into the agricultural and cooking practices of the country. I stare at the strange fruits and vegetables, the seafood, the cheese, the spices, the bread, and oh, the chocolate...always the chocolate!
Being the environmental nerd (呆子) I am, I like paying attention to packaging, which can reflect people’s attitudes towards environmental protection. Italy, for example, has a habit of requiring customers to bag their fruits and vegetables in plastic for weighing, while Sri Lanka leaves everything loose in bins. In Brazil, everything is prepackaged in a layer of plastic.
People in grocery stores tend to be friendlier. They smile, say hello, and sometimes ask questions, which can lead to great conversations. I had a further discussion with a teenaged cashier in Sri Lanka, over which bag of crunchy (松脆的) mix to buy. He insisted that the one labeled “spicy” would be too hot for me, but I told him I was willing to risk it. He laughed and we ended up talking about my favorite Sri Lankan foods for ten minutes.
It’s interesting then to come home and look at one’s own local grocery store through new eyes. What would a visitor think? What stands out, and what do the food displays say about us as a culture? You might be surprised by what you realize.
32. According to the author, what is the key benefit of visiting foreign grocery stores?
A. Learning to cook foreign dishes. B. Making friends with local people.
C. Buying cheaper food and souvenirs. D. Knowing local people and the country.
33. What does the author show by mentioning some countries in paragraph 3?
A. People’s special lifestyles. B. People’s shopping habits.
C. People’s environmental awareness. D. People’s packaging methods.
34. What can we infer form paragraph 4?
A. Sri Lankans know a lot about food. B. Grocery stores are good social places.
C. Grocery stores vary in different countries. D. Sri Lankans like to give strangers suggestions.
35. Which of the following shows the structure of text? (P: paragraph)
A. B. C. D.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中油两项为多余选项。
Developing Interpersonal Relationships
One of the biggest keys to happiness is having strong interpersonal relationships. I believe that relationships are key to leading a fulfilling and contented life. Like anything worth having in life, they take some work to develop and maintain.
In the spirit of clarity, it’s good idea to take a quick look at the definition of interpersonal relationships. 36 This can extend from family to friends, to work associates, to neighbors, or clubs and on and on. It can be a relationship in any context or situation.
For instance, I’ve had strong short-lived relationships with people I’ve worked with on a project as well as one for 50 years with my brother. My tow best friends and I live in different cities but, we get together several times a year and have a great time. I have a mentor I worked with over a decade ago I still stay in touch with because we get along so well. 37
We will briefly touch on developing interpersonal relationships. Best way to approach it is to be a good partner or friend as the situation desires. 38 Do you part and help others as needed. Be a contributor who is also willing to help out when needed. As a friend, you simply follow the age-old piece of advice “to have a friend, you must first be a friend.”
39 That want-to-help attitude will put you with like-minded individuals who you’ll probably hit it off with. The main thing to remember is great interpersonal relationships can get formed in any place or situation where you interact with other people. 40
A. That’s how interpersonal relationship affects you.
B. Interpersonal relationships serve to ease people’s anxiety.
C. For instance, ensure you are a good person to work with.
D. All of these are examples of strong interpersonal relationships.
E. Put some effort into it and you’d be amazed at how that pays off.
F. An interpersonal relationship is a strong association between people.
G. If you’re on a team, it should be something you’d like to help out with.
第三部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Kevin, we are getting a divorce,” said my mother. My heart plunged (急降). I was 9 years old and I thought that my life was going to 41 . My brother and I were going to move with my mother to southern California. My dad was to 42 in New Jersey because of work. My family was splitting apart.
Now that my mom is a single parent, I do my own 43 , make dinner and do extra chores around the house. 44 it was hard at first, I now recognize the positive 45 that this responsibility had on me. My mother gave me these 46 and duties so that I would learn to become self-disciplined (自律的) and trustworthy.
I strive to display these 47 in all aspects of my life, and have seen the benefits. When I was only 11 years old, my 4