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1、长郡中学2020-2021学年度高二第一学期期中考试英语第一部分听力（共两节，满分io分）第一节（共5小题；每小题0.5分，满分2.5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.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】How much will the man pay for a ticket for children?A. Four dollars.B. Eight dollars.C. Twelve dollars.2 .【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】W

2、hat are the speakers going to do probably?A. Wait for a taxi.Go on a trip.C- Buy some food.3 .【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Why couldnt the woman receive the mans call?A, The line was busy.B. The man was busy and didnt call her.C. The woman was busy and the man didnt want to trouble her.4.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What

3、 is Rose worried about?A. She has no class to study in.Her parents cant help her with her literature.C. Her parents don*t agree with her decision.D, Build a sense of shared identity and act quickly.35. What can be learned from the text?A. Collective effort is inspiring.& The cyclist fully recovered

4、soon.C. The sense of shared identity makes no difference.P. Its impossible for strangers to cooperate.第二节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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。选项中有 两项为多余选项。4 supersimple secrets to living longer, healthier and happierJournalist Dan Buettner has spent over a decade studying the healthies

5、t, longestliving people around the world, from residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa to the Greek island of Ikaria-so-called “Blue Zones”.Now, hes letting the rest of us in on their secrets in his new book, The Blue Zones Solution： Eating and Living Like the Worlds Healthiest People. Here are

6、the most important longevityboosting habits of 100yearolds around the globe.1. Find your group“Who you hang out with beats just about everything else when it comes to your health, “ says Buettner. He found that the people who live longest surround themselves with people who support healthy behaviors

7、. 372. Eat smartThe worlds healthiest 100yearolds stick with diets that are 95 percent plantbased, says Buettner. 38 British researchers tracked 65, 000 people for 12 years and found that those who ate seven or more portions of vegetables and fruits every day lowered their risk of dying from cancer

8、and cardiovascular （心脑血管的）disease by 25 percent and 31 percent.3. Seek a purposeVery old Blue Zoners share another quality: They have an activity, passion or career that motivates them and gives their lives meaning. Sense of purpose can come from a variety of sources, but volunteering is a common on

9、e. 3 q4. Move it40 What is unexpected: They dont exercise, per se（本质上），“says Buettner. Instead, their lifestyles encourage physical activity.They garden, bake bread and walk to the store or to work.A. They eat a little meat, but mostly fish, “ he says.B. Theyre still working, riding bikes, and enjoy

10、ing life.C. For some people, a sense of purpose comes naturally.D Its no suiprise that physical activity also keeps Blue Zoners young.E, One explanation： Health habits can spread like an infectious disease.F, Adopt even a few, and youll stand a better chance of living a long and healthy lifeG Theres

11、 growing evidence that it not only keeps people healthier but helps people live longer. 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分25分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的 最佳选项。For a long time I saw happiness as a huge banner（旗帜）across the finish line of a long race. I felt that only when I 4X certain thi

12、ngs could I finally be happy in my life. Most of the time I felt like a tortoise believing that being slow and 42 would win the race. At other times I would43like a rabbit trying different side roads at a dangerous speed hoping to reach thatbanner a little faster. 44 J began to see that no matter ho

13、w long I raced towards it, the banner was never any 45 I finally decided to sit down and take a break. It was then that I saw my 46 sitting beside me.It had been with me as I 47 hard to support my family, as I played with my children and heard their laughter and even when I was 4g with my wife at my

14、 side looking after me. It had been with me as I raced towards that stupid banner. I just didnt have the 4Q to see it.There is an old Chinese proverb that says, Tension is who you think you should be.5。 is who you are. Perhaps we all should stop our race towards the SC life we think we should have a

15、nd 52 the life we have now. Happiness will never be found under some banner far away. It will be found in your own heart, soul and mind. It will be found when you S3 that others love you just as you do.Dont be a tortoise or a rabbit when it comes to your happiness. Be a playful puppy and carry your

16、stick of 54 with you everywhere you go. Take yourself out of the race and realizethat when it comes to love and happiness, you are 55 there.41. A. forgot8, missed?, overcameP. accomplishedA. safe8，steady6*. calmP. quiet42. A. actB. rmC. jumpP. walkA. GenerallyB. Gradually. FortunatelyP. Firstly43. A

17、. clearer Be lower。. closerP, smallerA. happiness13. goalC, successP. friendship44. A. studiedB. foughtC. exercisedP. workedA. lonelyB. tiredC. sickD. hungryA. courageB. chanced. wisdomP. strengthA. StressRelaxation. FailureP. Pain50. A. realB. perfect6?. commonP，ordinaryA. enjoyB. change6?, improve

18、!?, create5*3. A. realize, believed hopeP. admitA. sorrowresponsibility6*. fortuneP. joy54. A. neverg. stillC. alreadyP. ever第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。The Silk Road is the route 5（o introduced the Eastern world to the Westerncivilization（文明）.In early history, it was the m

19、ost important trade route, 57 （mark） the beginning of globalization（全球化）.The Silk Road is not a single road,as the name suggests. It refers to a huge interconnection of trade routes which spread over present-day China,South Asia and West Asia,connecting them to the Mediterranean region, North Africa

20、 and Europe. It58 (cover) an astonishing 4,000 miles from China to Rome. The Silk Road promoted59 (culture) exchange along with trading of various goods and services across the ancient civilizations.The term Silk Road”, was first used fbr this route in 1877,by Ferdinand von Richthofen, (oO German ge

21、ographer. The silk industry started in China. Because thedevelopment of the Western and Eastern civilization at that time,the demand for Chinese silk was huge. Thus,the Silk Road was created.At the end of 760 AD, the trade suffered (62- (great) under the Tang dynasty due toyears of war, only to 63 (

22、improve) later by the Song dynasty. The increasing number of sea routes in the 14th century, however, led to a long-lasting drop in the popularity of the Silk Road. 64, it remains one of the 65 (big) reasons for the first wave ofglobalization in human history.第四部分写作(共三节，满分35分)第一节(满分10分)假设你是李华，你的好友Pe

23、ter今天上午来你家找你陪他练习汉语口语。你因临时有 急事外出，让他扑空。请根据以上情景，给他写封信。内容如下： 1 .表示歉意；.解释具体原因，并希望他能谅解；2 .告诉他下次练习的时间、地点及话题。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；.信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；3 .请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。第二节(满分20分)6Z阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。It may help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech. At some point in every speech, e

24、very speaker says something that is not understood exactly as he has planned. Fortunately, such moments are usually not obvious to the listeners. Why? Because the listeners do not know what the speaker plans to say. They hear only what the speaker does say. If you lose your place for a moment, wrong

25、ly change the order of a couple of sentences, or forget to stop at a certain point, no one will be any the wiser. When such moments occur, dont worry about them. Just continue as if nothing happened.Even if you do make an obvious mistake during a speech, that doesnt really matter. If you have ever l

26、istened to Martin Luther Kings famous speech 一 I Have a Dream，you may notice that he stumbles （结巴）over his words twice during the speech. Most likely, however, you dont remember. Why? Because you were fixing your attention on his message rather than on his way of speech-making.People care a lot abou

27、t making a mistake in a speech because they regard speech-making as a kind of performance rather than as an act of communication. They feel the listeners are like judges in an ice-skating competition. But, in fact, the listeners are not looking for a perfect performer. They are looking for a well-th

28、ough-out speech that expresses the speakers ideas clearly and directly. Sometimes a mistake or two can actually increase a speakers attractiveness by making him more human.As you work on your speech dont worry about being perfect. Once you free you mind of this, you will find it much easier to give

29、your speech freely.第三节课文默写（满分5分）While this kind of humour may sound cruel, it usually only works if both the comedian andthe audienceor admire the person being made fun of.（根据句意填空）To some,happiness is.（根据句意填空）68. I am pleased to have this chance today to talk to you about the United Nations, or the

30、UN,.（根据句意填空）5【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the man mean?A. He feels a little better.B. He is very sick.C He is feeling great.第二节（共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或 独白读两遍。听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】When did Be

31、tty plan to meet Susan?A. At 2:00.& At 2:30.C. At 3:00.6. What did Betty finally buy?A. A skirt.B A sweater.C. A blouse.听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the possible relationship between the man and the woman?A. Teacher and student.B Doctor and patient.C. Boss and secretary.q. Why is the ma

32、n angry?A. Because the woman is often late.B. Because the woman didnt finish her work.C. Because he didn*t believe her.1(9. According to the woman, why is she late?A. Because she didnt set the alarm.13. Because she went to sleep again after hearing the alarm.C. Because her alarm clock didn*t work.听下

33、面一段长对话，回答以下小题【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What are the two speakers talking about?A. Christmas.B Easter.C. A birthday party.11. What will the two speakers do with the eggs?A Colour and hide them.Colour and eat them.C. Give them to their friends.12. Which is NOT mentioned in this conversation?A, The eggs stand

34、for new life.B. The colourful eggs mean colourful life.C. This Easter Day is on Sunday.听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】工4. What is Li Hua going to do?A. Buy a stamp.B Send a letter.C. See a friend.25. Where is Li Ming now?A. In Shanghai.In Beijing.6*. At home.16. Why does the woman advise Li Hua t

35、o send Li Ming an e-mail?A. Because it is easier and safer.B Because it is clearer and cheaper.C. Because it is faster and cheaper.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Who does the speaker now often go to work with?A. His friend. His boss.C. His brother.17. Why was the speaker often late for work by bus

36、?A. He got up very late.The bus moved slowly.C. His office was far from his home.工 Q. What is one of the disadvantages in taking the underground in London?A. The stations are farther.B. It costs more money.C. It wastes more time.2。What is the speakers purpose of going to work by bike?A To save time

37、and money.B. To keep fit.C. To keep himself safe.第二部分阅读（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题L5分，满分22.5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。APlanning to go to a gym? If you are one of those who have spent many days planning to join a gym or to attend it regularly, then why not choose some home exercises? Here are so

38、me home exercises without equipment.Jumping jacksThis one is the best home workout without weights, which is a great exercise that will work your hands and legs. Perform this exercise by standing with your feet placed together and arms at your sides. Now tuck in your abs （收腹）and jump by bending your

39、 knees. At the same time, move your feet apart as much as you can and raise your hands to bring into line with your shoulders. While you come back you must be in a starting position, feet together, hands at sides and knees bent. You must land on your heels and again jump.JoggingJogging is one of the

40、 best home exercises without weights. You dont need to have a lawn or jogging track at home to perform this exercise. There are many benefits of jogging. It will work your entire legs. Moreover, it is a classic cardiovascular （心、血管的）workout. Make sure you wear jogging footwear even if you are joggin

41、g at home to avoid any stress on your feet. Also, you can gradually increase the jogging time and speed.Rotating （旋转）exerciseStart by rotating your wrists, clockwise （顺时针方向地）and anticlockwise. Now, alternately rotate your feet in the same fashion. Now place both your hands on the shoulders and start

42、 rotating your shoulders clockwise and anticlockwise. Place an exercise mat and lie flat on your back. Now lift your left leg and rotate it clockwise; do not bend your knees. Now rest the left leg, lift your right leg and rotate itAnticlockwiseIt is necessary to set a perfect mood for exercise which

43、 will help you stick to the exercise routine and excitement. Make sure you wear proper exercise clothes to perform the workout with ease. Also, putting on your favorite music will make your exercise session more lively. If you get bored with exercises, just dance, after all its also one of the best

44、home exercises.21. While jogging at home, you.A. may exercise your body entirelyhad better choose a pair of proper shoesB. should find a space as the jogging track firstP. must stick to a fixed time and speed22. What is the right order of your body parts to move during rotating exercise?A. Hands-leg

45、s-back-legs.& Wrists-hands-feet-shoulders.C. Wrists-feet-shoulders-legs.D. Hands-shoulders-knees-legs.23. To carry out home exercises continuously, you need.A. a good mood and atmospherea good coachB. a professional teachera good timerBHe really did look like a tourist, with a camera around his neck

46、 and a bottle of sunscreen cream sticking out of his bag. The fat man sat on the terrace （平台），sipping lemonade and pretending to look at a tourism brochure. His sunglasses masked his eyes, but I knew he wasnt looking at the brochure: he hadnt turned a page for the last ten minutes. As I brought him

47、his dishes, he coughed up a thank you and looked at me briefly. I tried not to stare at the tiny scar across his left eyebrow.I walked back inside with my empty tray, shaking my head. He looked familiar, but I couldnt quite place him. Then it hit me. The car accident. The mysterious stranger who hel

48、ped me out of my crashed car, just before it exploded. I rushed back to his table. He was gone.I moved his saucer and found his tip, along with a card： I am deeply grateful to you. The night o your car accident, I was on my way to rob a jewelry store. Saving your life brought things back in a right way. I now live an honest life, thanks to you. God bless you! Mr. D.I shivered （震颤）.The night of my car accident, I was heading for an interview in an illegal dance club. Seeing human kindness through