2021乐昌二中高二上学期期中考试英语试题含答案

2020-2021学年第一学期高二英语期中考试题

                      考试时间：120分钟     试题总分：120分

注意事项：

  1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的班级，姓名、学号填写在答题卡上。

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第一部分 阅读（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 、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition（展览） of Shakespeare’s World

Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property(房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world for over 250 years.

    ◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.

    ◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.

    ◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.

◆Enjoy the traditional English garden, planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poet’s works.

     The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ Walk).

     The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition Hall and the garden are accessible(可进入的) to wheelchair users.

     The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace)

1. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children?

A.￡9.80.       B.￡12.00.        C.￡14.20.        D.￡16.40.

2. Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace?

A. Behind the exhibition hall.       

B. Opposite the Visitors’ Centre.

C. At Windsor Street.              

D. Near the Coffee House.

3. A wheelchair user may need help to enter ______.

A. the House                       B. the garden     

C. the Visitors’ Centre                D. the exhibition hall

B

When I was a kid, my siblings (兄弟姐妹) and I used to have ice cream for dessert. Every day, we would choose which ice cream flavor（味道）to have, whether to eat it in a cone or a bowl. Then we would happily wolf down our treat (款待) as fast as we could.

Once, though, when I was probably about 10 or 11, our grandpa came to visit us. Grandpa always had a unique view on things. In this particular situation, my sister and I were making bets as to who could finish our ice cream first. With a smile, Grandpa said, “Why would you want to finish first? If you eat slowly, it will last longer. You should have a competition to see who can finish last.” Even now, I always try to taste my ice cream, but of course this is about more than just dessert.

Too often, kids want to scramble (争夺) for more, whether it’s more ice cream, more toys, or more friends. This habit continues into our adult years, and we end up constantly scrambling for more. We never develop the skill of valuing what we have. If we learn to recognize this problem and change it, we can raise our kids a little differently, giving them the tool of tasting their widely known dessert, which could lead to a happier life for them.

What my grandpa taught me that day was really that if you take the chance to enjoy what’s in front of you, the pleasure will last longer and be more meaningful than if you rush through life always trying to get the next treat. It’s a lesson that, I think, has made my adult life happier, as well. These days, when I want something, I wait as long as I can before I allow myself to have it. Then, when I finally get it, I make sure to value it as long as possible, because I know that, no matter what it is, it will be gone all too soon.

4. The author’s grandfather advised her sister and her to_______.

A. stop eating ice cream   B. learn something from their way of eating

C. stop the competition between them D. eat ice cream as slowly as possible

5. Which of the following best describes the author’s grandfather?

A. Humorous. B. Wise. C. Strict. D. Careful.

6. What advice does the author give us in the passage?

A. Value what you have. B. Keep longing for more.

C. Have a balanced diet. D. Save for the future.

7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A. The author learns a lot from her grandfather’s advice.

B. The author doesn’t like ice cream as much as before.

C. The author just starts to understand her grandfather.

D. The author longs for the days when they ate ice cream.

C

Did you know that Albert Einstein could not speak until he was four years old, and could not read until he was seven? His parents and teachers worried about his mental (大脑的) ability.

Beethoven's music teacher said about him, “As a composer (作曲家) he is hopeless.” What if this young boy had believed it?

When Thomas Edison was a young boy, his teachers said he was so stupid that he could never learn anything. He once said, “I remember I used to never be able to get along at school. I was always at the foot of my class ... My father thought I was stupid, and I almost decided that I was a stupid person.”  What if young Thomas had believed what they said about him?

When the sculptor (雕刻家) Auguste Rodin was young, he had difficulty learning to read and write. Today, we may say he had a learning disability. His father said of him, “I have an idiot (白痴) for a son.” His uncle agreed. “He's uneducatable ，” he said. What if Rodin had doubted his ability?

Walt Disney was once fired by a newspaper editor because he was thought to have no “good ideas”. Enrico Caruso was told by one music teacher, “You can't sing. You have no voice at all.” And an editor told Louisa May Alcott that she was unable to write anything that would have popular attraction.

What if these people had listened and become discouraged? Where would our world be without the music of Beethoven, the art of Rodin or the ideas of Albert Einstein and Walt Disney? As Oscar Levant once said, “It's not what you are but what you don't become that hurts.”

You have great potential（潜力）. When you believe in all you can be, rather than all you cannot become, you will find your place on earth.

8．How many successful people are mentioned as examples in the passage?

A．Six.        B．Seven.       C．Eight.     D．Nine.

9．What can we learn from the passage ?

A．When he was young, Thomas Edison always got good grades at school.

B．Levant thought Louisa May Alcott couldn't write any popular works.

C．Only Auguste Rodin's uncle regarded him a boy of learning ability.

D．Both Enrico Caruso and Beethoven achieved their dreams in music.

10．What's the meaning of the underlined sentence “He's uneducatable”？

A．He is too stupid to be taught.           B．He is very clever.

C．He is different.                     D．He is a late success.　

11．What is the best title for the passage?

A．Working Hard for Success            B．Having Dreams

C．Believing in Yourself               D．Self -challenging

D

Have you ever wondered what wild animals do when no one is watching?

Low cost, dependable and small modern cameras offered a big help. Cameras placed in hard-to-reach places have shot everything from small desert cats to larger snow-lowing cats in the northern Rocky Mountains. Scientists have been able to document the “private” moments of wildlife with leading technology.

Grant Harris is a government biologist with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In his words, “there’s no doubt that these wild cameras are important tools to learn new information on wildlife.” Harris said some images help scientists see the influences of climate（气候）change.

Researchers with the Wyoming Migration Initiative, or WMI, are among those using wild cameras along with global positioning systems, or GPS. But WMI director Matthew Kauffman says as those devices（设备）are limited (有限的), so is the amount of information they can gather. However, cameras can be left in very wild areas for days, weeks or even months. They can provide information on how many animals are moving over a given period of time.

Putting those cameras in place requires careful planning. Wild video can show details about animal behavior. However, wild cameras have their problems too. Animals such as wolverines and bears sometimes attack(袭击) them. Scientists do not know if the attacks are the result of anger or interest. Also, the devices have become popular tools to help hunters look for animals. Some people argue that it is unfair to use the cameras that way.

Even with such problems, wild cameras are clearly an important scientific tool in researching wild animals.

12. What does the underlined word “document” in paragraph 2 mean?

A. Remind         B. Enrich.      C . Produce.         D. Record.

13. Which is a disadvantage of wild cameras?

A. They cannot be left in the wild over a long period.

B. They cannot be placed in hard-to-reach areas.

C. They provide limited information.

D. They might be stolen by people.

14. Why do some people argue against using wild cameras?

A. It is difficult to fix the cameras.

B. It helps hunters find animals easily.

C. It is hard to achieve careful planning.

D. It makes animals interested in the cameras.

15. What is the author’s attitude towards wild cameras?

A. Doubtful.      B. Supporting.       C. Uncertain.       D. Uninterested.

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。

How to stay focused in class

Being relaxed during class is a bad habit， and it is also bad to your grade． Focusing in class not only proves to teachers that you are a good student but also shows that you have the ability to control yourself， which will be very important．

___16___ No matter how much you want to sit with your friends during the class， try your best to avoid them． Talking with friends around you is not going to give you the focus in class． This will get you into trouble．

Look at teacher and make eye contact． Your teacher is not just standing up there talking．___17___ Show the teacher that he or she has your full attention by looking them in the eye． This person should have your full attention at all times during class．

Take notes． By taking notes， you'll be able to "get into" the lesson． Write down key points as your teacher speaks． And listen to the key phrases such as "This is  important" "This is the main idea" "This will be the test" etc．___18___

Join in class discussions． This is a wonderful way to become a more focused, successful student． If  a teacher asks a question,  offer to answer it．___19___This shows the teacher that you are listening carefully during the class．

Ask a question．___20___This really shows your teacher that you want to be better， and can recognize the things you are having difficulty with． Chances are that someone else in the class has the same question （and was too afraid to ask!）.They'll be relieved, and so will you．

A． Avoid sitting with friends．

B． This can help you listen more carefully．

C． If he or she ask for an opinion, share your own．

D． Talking with friends makes you lose interest in class．

E． He or she is trying to give you an acceptable education．

F． The more quickly you answer， the more attention you pay．

G． If you don't understand something， never be afraid to ask．

第二部分  语言运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

In her 17 years, Shreya Venkat has done more to help the planet and the people living on it than many adults. The non-profit organization she set up , NEST4US, has helped tens of thousands of   21   people in the United States.

Venkat’s love for   22   others started as soon as she could walk, as her parents,   23   volunteers themselves, brought her along on their various projects. By fifth grade, she’d   24   such enthusiasm（热情）for it that she could start her own   25   projects.

NEST4US was   26   when she happened to meet a man seeking for food. “There was a homeless man and he was   27   a sign that said ‘Hungry Need Food’,” she remembers. “So I gave him my lunch-it was just a banana, a granola bar, and a water-and his whole face just  28  . I found out he hadn’t eaten in a week! It was so   29  . It only took me 30 seconds, and it really helped him.” Then, she decided to just   30  .

She emails, calls, and talks, which is quite   31   her age, to business owners in-person to ask for donations(捐赠). From there, volunteers pick up the donated food and   32   it to local shelters(避难所). As much as she has helped others, they’ve helped her too, she says. Not only does she get a lot of   33   and personal satisfaction from her volunteer work but she says running NEST4US has taught her important life   34   like time management, public speaking, writing, and leadership. “What it’s really given me is this view of   35   other people first,” she says. 

21. A. disabled  B. homeless   C. dangerous  D. elder

22. A. helping   B. watching   C. teaching    D. finding

23. A. related  B. brave    C. active   D. sharp

24. A. asked   B. impressed  C. searched       D. developed

25. A. service  B. invention      C. environment   D. protection

26. A. lost   B. changed   C. born    D. brought

27. A. holding  B. sending   C. looking   D. reading

28. A. gave up   B. lit up    C. put up    D. made up

29. A. awkward     B. easy    C. special   D. challenging

30. A. talk   B. show   C. act    D. dream

31. A. equal   B. under   C. between    D. beyond

32. A. send   B. quit    C. sell    D. share

33. A. gifts   B. pay    C. joy    D. trouble

34. A. ideas   B. skills   C. ways    D. schedules

35. A. putting  B. wanting   C. giving   D. exploring

第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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

   One day, Jack’s parents told him that his grandpa would retire（退休）the next week after working for forty years and that they were going to have a party   36   him.

   Jack loved his Grandpa and wanted to do something special for him. He remembered the business card his grandpa had given   37   (he) two years before. He knew that his grandpa would no longer have the position on that card, so he decided   38   (build) a new one for his grandpa.

   When   39   big day came, Jack was ready. But he didn’t want to put his gift together with others’. When all the other people left, he   40   (take) his grandpa’s hand and gave him the gift.

   His grandpa smiled, “Well, it must be a beautiful gift. May I open it now?” “Sure!” Jack said   41   (excited).

   As Grandpa opened the gift,   42   (tear) came into his eyes. Jack gave him the   43  (great) gift he had ever got! It was a business card ,  44   read ‘‘FULL-TIME GRANDPA!”

   “Well, how much do I get paid?” his grandpa asked,   45   (smile). “As many hugs (拥抱) as you want!” With these words, Jack gave Grandpa a hug. “Well, I guess that means I’m the richest man in the world!” said Grandpa.

第三部分写作(满分40分)

第一节（满分15分）

假设你是校刊编辑李华，近期收到一封署名为Miss Anxiety的求助信。在信中该同学表示由于考试临近，压力剧增。请用英文给该同学回信，内容要点如下：1.表示安慰；2.提出建议；3.表达祝愿。

注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.信的开头与结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Miss Anxiety,

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

第二节 概要写作（满分25分)

阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要；

Parents everywhere praise their kids. Jenn Berman, author of The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy and Confident Kids, says, “We've gone to the opposite extreme of a few decades ago when parents tended to be more strict.” By giving kids a lot of praise, parents think they're building their children's confidence, when, in fact, it may be just the opposite. Too much praise can backfire and, when given in a way that's insincere, make kids afraid to try new things or take a risk for fear of not being able to stay on top where their parents' praise has put them.

Still, don't go too far in the other direction. Not giving enough praise can be just as damaging gas giving too much. Kids will feel like they're not good enough or that you don't care and, as a result, may see no point in trying hard for their accomplishments.

So what is the right amount of praise? Experts say that the quality of praise is more important than the quantity. If praise is sincere and focused on the effort not the outcome, you can give it as often as your child does something that deserves a verbal reward. “We should especially recognize our children's efforts to push themselves and work hard to achieve a goal,” says Donahue, author of Parenting Without Fear: Letting Go of Worry and Focusing on What Really Matters. “One thing to remember is that it’s the process not the end product that matters.”

Your son may not be the best basketball player on his team. But if he’s out there every day and playing hard, you should praise his effort regardless of whether his team wins or loses. Praising the effort and not the outcome can also mean recognizing your child when she has worked hard to clean the yard, cook dinner, or finish a book report. But whatever it is, praise should be given on a case-by-case basis and be proportionate(相称的)to the amount of effort your child has put into it.

高二（上）期中考英语试题答案

一、阅读理解：（每小题2.5分）1-3 BCA   4-7  D B A A   8-11  BDAC     12-15 DCBB   16-20  A E B C G

二、完形填空：（每小题1分） 21-25 BACDA  26-30 CABBC   31-35 DACBA

三、语法填空（每小题1.5分）

 36.for         37. him       38. to build     39. the       40. took

 41. excitedly    42. tear        43. greatest      44. which      45. smiling 

应用文写作（15分）

Dear Miss Anxiety,

I’m sorry to know that you are experiencing a tough time now. Actually, everyone will encounter such a period when they are under great pressure, so there is no need to worry too much.

In my opinion, sharing your feelings with your friends is a wise choice as you can remove your negative emotions. Another effective suggestion is that you should take more physical exercise, which can lift your spirit. Also, keep an optimistic attitude towards life about your future.

I hope my advice will be of benefit to you. May you get rid of your trouble soon.

Yours,

Li Hua

概要写作（25分）

Parents tend to go to extremes when it comes to praising their kids. (要点一) Yet, both too much and too little praise can be equally damaging. (要点二) When giving praise, parents should be sincere and concentrate on the process instead of the result. (要点三) Similarly, they ought to give praise for how much effort their kids have invested in the work they’re involved in. (要点四)