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1、学学 2020-20212020-2021 学年高二英语上学期期中试题学年高二英语上学期期中试题（满分 150 分 考试时间 120 分钟）注意事项：1答题前在答题卡上填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2请将答案正确填写在答题卡上，答题卡密封线内不准答题。第 I 卷（选择题)第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分)第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节听下面 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.What does the wo

2、man want to buy?A.A hat.B.A coat.C.A box.2.What does the man suggest the woman do?A.Buy her boyfriend a tie.B.Talk to her boyfriend first.C.Go shopping with her boyfriend.3.How did the man go to the match?A.By car.B.On foot.C.By bike.4.What is the weather like now?A.Sunny.B.Rainy.C.Cloudy.5.Who is t

3、he woman?A.A student.B.A teacher.C.A doctor.第二节听下面 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，各个小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6.Why is the man going to the hospital?A.He is not feeling well.B.He works there.C.He wants to visit his fr

4、iend.7.What does the man offer to do for the woman?A.Carry her bag.B.Give her a lift.C.Show her a map.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8.How does the woman feel about the call?A.Surprised.B.Angry.C.Disappointed.9.Where will the speakers meet?A.In a restaurant.B.In a bar.C.At the mans house.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。

5、10.Why does the man want to buy a suit?A.To look good for his girlfriend.B.For a wedding.C.To get a job.11.How much does he plan to pay for it?A.More than 500.B.Less than 500.C.Less than 150.12.What information does the woman give to the man?A.Where to get a cheap suit.B.A job offer at Nordstorm.C.H

6、ow to apply for a credit card.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13.When did the woman usually watch cartoons when she was a kid?A.On Saturday mornings.B.On Saturday afternoons.C.On Saturday evenings.14.What could the woman do if she missed a cartoon on Saturday?A.She could always watch it again on Sunday.B.She

7、 could sometimes watch it the next day.C.She could watch it during the weekdays.15.What does the man think about cartoon movies for kids?A.He likes them a lot.B.He only likes those about toys and cars.C.He thinks they are all stupid.16.What do the speakers have in common?A.They both seldom watch car

8、toons on TV now.B.They both like cartoons made for adults.C.They both watched a lot of cartoons in their childhood.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.What happened to Mike?A.He was born without the ability to speak.B.He was hit by a car.C.He hurt his head at home.18.Who is Cody?A.Mikes brother.B.Mikes dog.C

9、.Mikes toy.19.What did Mike do when his father said“Cody”?A.He moved his arm.B.He opened his eyes.C.He said his first words.20.How did Mikes parents feel in the end?A.Sad.B.Upset.C.Happy.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）(共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AApple SeedsC

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13、,it shows up in your mailbox once a month and keeps you smiling all year round!In todays world,you need a reason to laugh.So letsfind it in Humor Times.News ChinaCirculation:1 Year,12 IssuesCover Price:$47.88Price For You:$19.99Product Description:News China Magazine is the English edition of China

14、Newsweek.The magazine covers the latest Chinese domestic(国内的）news in politics,business,society,environment,culture,sports and travels,etc.It is the first comprehensive news magazine for readers interested in China.21.What do we know about Apple Seeds?AYou can receive it every month if you buy it.BIt

15、 offers the biggest discount among all the magazines.CThe soft cover enables it to be read and kept long.DThe magazine is going to surprise you for many years.22.What kind of people may buy News China?APeople who have an interest in personal lifestyle of the Chinese.BPeople who have a strong sense o

16、f humor and love to laugh.CPeople who are interested in news around the world.DPeople who want to learn about Chinas politics,businessand culture.23.Which magazine may best help relax yourself after a dayof hard work?AApple SeedsBHumor TimesC Better Life D News ChinaB“Birds”and“airports”are two word

17、s that,paired together，dont normally paint the most harmonious picture.So it really raises some eyebrows when China announces plans to build an airport that is for birds.Described as theworlds first-ever bird airport,the proposed Lingang Bird Sanctuary(保护区）in the northern coastal city of Tianjin is,

18、of course,not an actual airport.Rather，its a wetland preserve specifically designed to accommodatehundreds-even thousands-of daily takeoffs and landings by birds traveling along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway.Over 50 species of migratory(迁徙的）water birds，some endangered,will stop and feed at the

19、protected sanctuary before continuing their long journey along the flyway.Located on a former landfill site，the 150-acre airport is also open to human travelers.(Half a million visitors are expected annually.)However，instead of duty-free shopping，the main attraction for non-egg-laying creatures at T

20、ianjins newest airport will be a green-roofed education and research center,a series of raised“observation platforms”and a network of scenic walking and cycling paths totaling over 4 miles.“The proposed Bird Airport will be a globally significant sanctuary for endangered migratory bird species,while

21、 providing new green lungs for the city of Tianjin.”Adrian McGregor ofan Australian landscape architecture firm explained of the design.Frequently blanketed in smog so thick that it has shut down real airports,Tianjin is a city-Chinas fourth most populous that would certainly benefit from a new pair

22、 of healthy green lungs.24.The underlined phrase“non-egg-laying creatures”in Paragraph 3 refers to?A.Designers.B.Visitors.C.Endangered water birds.D.Planes.25.What do we know about the airport according to the passage?A.It functions as an actual airport and a wetland preserve.B.It is located on a 15

23、0-acre landfill site.C.It provides migratory birds with food and shelter.D.People cannot watch birds up close here.26.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Tianjins air quality will improve thanks to the airport.B.Tianjin will win worldwide fame in the future.C.The airport will become a perman

24、ent home for birds.D.Tianjin will be able to accommodate more people.27.What is this passage mainly about?A.Airports shut down and open up.B.Airports turn into green lungs.C.China is to open the first Bird Airport.D.Birds are no longer enemies toairports.COne of the easiest ways to stop the spread o

25、f disease is to simply wash your hands.Twenty seconds of handwashing withsoap and water can reduce illnesses and save lives.But,many people,especially children,do not have good handwashinghabits.One problem is that children do not wash their hands often enough or long enough.Children may think that

26、it is a tiresome thing to do.To help handle this problem,two businesswomen from India created a product to turn handwashing into a fun activity.Amanat Anand and Shubham Issar created a tool called SoaPen,aimed at teaching kids good handwashing habits and encouraging kids to wash their hands with soa

27、p appropriately and regularly.Its such a simple habit to do,but the fact is that people arent doing it,and its resulting in actual deaths which is shocking.So,we decided to come up with a fun method,said Issar.As the name suggests,SoaPen is a pen made out of soap.The children draw on their hands wit

28、h the soap pen and thenwash the drawing off.If they dont spend enough time washing it off,the colors remain on the childrens hands.Issar said itmakes sure that children take enough time to wash their hands.This may be especially helpful in a classroom.Often a teacher does not have the time to make e

29、ach child wash his hands properly.Kids actually wash their hands for the proper amount of time because theyve drawing on their hands.To obliterate the drawing,they actually wash their hands instead of just going under water and,you know,a one-second wash and off.Good news is that the school children

30、 in Mumbai,India,will soon most likely wash their hands after handling a pen.Issarand Anand stated that SoaPen to be created everywhere willhelp promote good habits through handwashing in the city across the globe.28.Why does SoaPen come into existence?A.To cure kids of some kinds of diseases.B.To t

31、each kids the importance of soap.C.To help kids wash their hands correctly.D.To make money from children consumers.29.Which of the following does Issar agree with?A.Handwashing is anything but little.B.SoaPen is designed for classrooms.C.Some teachers ignore kids health in school.D.Kids dont know th

32、e right way of handwashing.30.What does obliterate underlined in paragraph 5 mean?A.Show.B.Reserve.C.Learn.D.Remove.31.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.SoaPen has become popular worldwide.B.The inventors think SoaPen has a bright future.C.SoaPen has been applied in Mumbai schools.D.Kids h

33、ealth should be paid more attention to.DGoogles new camera,called Clips,is a small,smart device.It comes with a case that has a clip(夹子)，but its not designed to be worn on your clothing.Most interestingly,it uses artificial intelligence to take photography out of your hands so it can capture moments

34、 on its own.This roughly 2-inch by 2-inch camera,with a three-hour battery life and Gorilla Glass for toughness,is intended for candid moments,like when a child does something cute that may happen too quickly for you to pull out your smartphone.Onboard the Clips device,it uses machine learning algor

35、ithms(计算程序)to help capture scenes.Those algorithms include face recognition.“Once it learns that theres a face you see frequently,itll try to get nice photos of those faces,”said Juston Payne,the devices product manager.And they also want it to recognize facial expressions,which involved“training it

36、 to know what happiness looks like”.The Google team also trained it to recognize what not to shoot like when a childs hand is over the lens,or if it is tossed in a dark purse.The only way to see the images is by connecting the camerawith your phone,as it has no screen for viewing or editing.Were peo

37、ple concerned it could seem strange?Yes,Payne admitted.But they said they addressed that by making it obvious what it is.A green light on the front signals that it is on.Besides,unlike a camera meant to monitor your home,it is not connected to the Internet.“This product is only possible because of t

38、he way that siliconhas advanced”Payne said,noting that it was only in the pastyear or so that they could squeeze the technology down into a device this size.Going forward,were likely to get more assistance from the artificial intelligence packed into our apps andgadgets.32.What is the most outstandi

39、ng feature of Clips?A.It is equipped with tough glass.B.It enables easy internet access.C.It allows of hands-free photography.D.It can be worn on your clothing.33.What does the underlined word“candid”,in Paragraph 2mean?A.briefB.touching.C.unforgettable.D.embarrassing.34.What makes Clips a reality a

40、ccording to Juston Payne?A.The popularity of the Internet.B.The advance in technology.C.The rise of the smartphone industry.D.The reduction in the price of lens.35.What is the best title for the text?A.A New Digital Camera from Google.B.New Devices in the Age of Apps.C.Artificial Intelligence in Eve

41、ryday Life.D.An Alternative Way to Photograph.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。Ways to Get Your Kids into NatureBeing in nature for kids has tremendous health benefits.There are many ways you can incorporate nature into your childrens lives，even if you live in

42、 the city.Inspire curiosity by being curious yourself.A parents excitement can be spread to the children，and when you show respect for nature，your children follow suit.36“I dont know！Lets find out together.”is a wonderful way to get the ball rolling.Be open to a mutual adventure and allow your curio

43、us inner child to come out while you explore nature with your children.37 If you have to carpool(拼车)in the morning，turn off the devices instead and encourage your children to look out of the window.The early morning fall skies are beautiful with color and migrating birds.After all，even views of natu

44、re from the car window are calming and beneficial.Stop thinking about nature time as leisure time.Time in nature is an essential investment in your childrens health and wellbeing.If you view nature time as essential to good health，you will be more likely to engage in it.38，nurturing creativity and w

45、onder is part of your responsibility as parents.Look at the stars.Visit your local observatory，and then drive out of the city some morning or evening for your own stargazing(天体观察)with a blanket and telescope.Observing the stars offers adeeper and wider understanding of the universe.39 Plant a small

46、garden.40 Bean and pea plants grow quickly and can be eaten when mature，so teach your children about food and the wonder of growth.ALimit electronic devices while drivingBEncourage questions you dont know the answers toCIf you want to raise your healthy，wellbalanced childrenDIf you have the space，he

47、lp your children plant a few vegetablesEIt will teach teamwork，pride in the community，and family togethernessFIf your child is interested，encourage him to get involved in the communityGAllow yourself to think about it，and talk to your children about that wonder第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1

48、 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A father and his teenage son were out together at a shoppingmall one day.The son wanted to buy a new pair of 41 at the sports store.As they were making their way through the crowded store,a young woman holding a number of bags 42 a

49、nd the things in her bags spilled(洒落)across the floor.The son stepped around the woman and continued with the flow only to 43 that his father wasnt next to him.Looking around he 44 his father bending down and helping the woman 45 the spilled items.Feeling a bit bad he hadnt thought to stop and help,

50、he simply stood and 46 from the distance.He was 47 when hisfather handed the woman her things and she simply took them away without 48 him and said“I can do it myself!”When his father returned,the son expressed his 49 at how impolite the woman had been.In the sports store the son was so upset about