2020-2021学年浙江省杭州市之江高级中学高二（下）期中英语试卷（附答案详解）.pdf

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1、2020-2021学年浙江省杭州市之江高级中学高二（下）期中英语试卷一、阅读 理 解（本大题共10小题，共 25.0分）AComputer programmer David Jones earned 35,000 a year designing new computergames,yet he cannot find a bank prepared to let him have a check card.Instead,he has been toldto wait another two years until he is 18.He works for a small firm in

2、Liverpool,where most young people of his age are findingjobs.Davids biggest headache is what to do with his money.Though he has high payment,hecannot drive a car,or get credit cards（信用卡）.David got his job four months ago,a year after leaving school with six O-levels（普通成绩）and working for a time in a

3、computer shop,I got the job because the people who run the firmknew I had already written some programs,he said.I suppose 35,000 sounds a lot but I hope it will come to more than that this year.1 Hespends some of his money on records and clothes,and gives his mother 20 a week as he liveswith his par

4、ents.But most of his spare time is spent working.HUnfortunately,computing was not part of our studies at school,he said.But I had beenstudying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time.I knew what I wanted to doand never considered staying on at school.Most people in this business ar

5、e fairlyyoung,anyway.I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement（退休）is apossibility.You never know when the market might disappear.,1.Why is David so different from other young people of his age?A.He earns an extremely high paymentB.He has got a jobC.He lives at home with his paren

6、tsD.He does not go out much2.He left school after taking six O-levels b e c a u s e.A.he was afraid of getting too old to start computingB.he did not enjoy schoolC.he wanted to work with computersD.he wanted to earn a lot of money3.Why does David think he might retire early?A.He thinks computer game

7、s might not always sell so wellB.He wants to stop working when he is a millionaireC.One has to be young to write computer programsD.He thinks his firm might close downBThe effect of drinking coffee on health has long been a subject of conflict and uncertainty.Sincethe 1980s,some have spoken out agai

8、nst coffee as harmful to health,while others havewelcomed coffee for its supposed benefits to health.According to a scientific report,mild coffee consumption,three to five cups per day,can betaken as a healthy dietary pattern,along with other healthful behaviors.The report also says thatcoffee consu

9、mption helps reduce the risk of heart disease and it protects against Parkinsonsdisease.According to Dr.Donald Hensrud of Mayo Clinic,high consumption of coffee has healthrisks.Dr.Hensrud mentions the dangers of high coffee consumption for people with a certainillness that slows the breakdown of caf

10、feine in the body.Some studies said that drinking two ormore cups of coffee daily can actually increase the risk of heart disease in these people.According to conclusions from a recent study led by Dr.Gregory Marcus,a doctor from theUniversity of California San Francisco,daily moderate consumption o

11、f caffeine,less than 4cups,is not associated with these issues.Until the scientific community reaches a general agreement on the effects of coffeeconsumption on human health,it will be up to the individual to decide whether the benefits ofdrinking coffee are greater than the risks.When informed of t

12、hese possible health benefits and harms of drinking coffee,Harwood,a highschool student stated,Even though there might be some negative effects of drinking coffee,forthe most part,coffee drinking sounds good for health.Not to mention I need coffee to stayawake/4.What is peoples attitude towards the

13、effect of coffee on health according to Paragraph 1?A.Disapproving.B.Tolerant.C.Doubtful.D.Mixed.第2 页，共 18页5.What does the underlined word moderate in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Personal.B.Slight.C.Reasonable.D.Heavy.6.What can we infer about Harwood?A.Hell keep on drinking coffee.B.He loves his hi

14、gh school life.C.He often falls asleep in class.D.He has some health problems.cWeve all been there：in a lift,in line at the bank or on an airplane,surrounded by people whoare,like us,deeply focused on their smartphones or,worse,struggling with the uncomfortablesilence.Whats the problem?It*s possible

15、 that we all have compromised conversational intelligence.Itsmore likely that none of us start a conversation because its awkward and challenging,or wethink its annoying and unnecessary.But the next time you find yourself amongstrangers,consider that small talk is worth the trouble.Experts say its a

16、n invaluable socialpractice that results in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy,but we can*t forget that deep relationshipswouldnt even exist if it werent for casual conversation.Small talk is the grease（润滑剂）forsocial communication,says Bernardo Carducci,director of the Shyness

17、 Research Institute atIndiana University Southeast/Almost every great love story and each big business deal beginswith small talk/he explains.The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect withothers,not just communicate with them/1In a 2014 study,Elizabeth Dunn,associate professor of p

18、sychology at UBC,invited people ontheir way into a coffee shop.One group was asked to seek out an interaction（互动）with itswaiter；the other,to speak only when necessary.The results showed that those who chatted withtheir server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop e

19、xperience.Its not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband,1 says Dunn.Butinteractions with peripheral（边缘的）members of our social network matter for our well-beingalso.1Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense ofbelonging,a bond

20、with others.Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging startswith small talk.Small talk is the basis of good manners,1 he says.7.What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A.Addiction to smartphones.B.Inappropriate behaviours in public places.C.Absence of communication between s

21、trangers.D.Impatience with slow service.8.What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?A.Showing good manners.B.Relating to other people.C.Focusing on a topic.D.Making business deals.9.What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?A.It improves family relationships.B.

22、It raises peoples confidence.C.It matters as much as a formal talk.D.It makes people feel good.10.What is the best title for the text?A.Conversation Counts B.Ways of Making Small TalkC.Benefits of Small Talk D.Uncomfortable Silence二、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题，共10.0分)Sometimes,you may hate poetry and fear to anal

23、yze a poem.(1)Select the poem carefully.In a poem analysis,you will generally be given a selection of two orthree poems.You must pick one to analyze.Be careful.(2)Sometimes the shorterpoems are very difficult poems.Often,longer poems are more like stories.Research the poet.There will be research alr

24、eady performed on the poet youve selected.(3)Often the poet*s personal life has a direct effect on his or her works.Research the poem.If you are analyzing a poem,it is probably quite well-known.Research andread about the poem.Other literary criticism(文学评论)can help you in your analysis.(4)You must co

25、me up with a new thought and a new analysis fbr the poem.Simplycopying someone else*s ideas will not be enough.(5)Your outline should consist of an introduction,a thesis statement(论点),threepieces of analysis,and a conclusion to bring it all together.Put these basic sentences into anoutline structure

26、,which will make the writing of the paper much easier.A.Create an outline.第4页，共18页B.Communicate with other readers first.C.Here are some tips that help you analyze a poem.D.However,remember not to copy,or ignore the original poem.E.Many students select short poetry as their preference for analysis.F

27、.Read about the poets life,history and style as you begin your analysis.G.Become familiar with the different poem structures before you finish the analysis.11.A.AB.Bc.cD.DE.EF.FG.G12.A.AB.Bc.cD.DE.EF.FG.G13.A.AB.Bc.cD.DE.EF.FG.G14.A.AB.Bc.cD.DE.EF.FG.G15.A.AB.Bc.cD.DE.EF.FG.G三、完形填空(本大题共2 0小题，共30.0分)

28、The song that has meant the most to me since I was the age of five,watching the movie SpaceJam,is called I Believe I Can Flyu by R.Kelly.Every time I listen to the song,it(1)me that as long as I believe,!can be or do(2)I want in life even with a disability.I didnt know much of what the song(3)a long

29、 time ago but as I grew older,!still lovedthe song and started to listen to the(4)more and more.Every time I listen to it,I thinkabout all the obstacles I have(5).When I was little,!had to(6)a wheelchair because I have a disability.The doctors toldmy mother I had a slim(7)of ever walking but I was(8

30、)to walk becauseI disliked that wheelchair.I knew that I had to believe in myself to(9)my goal to walksomeday.One day the doctor told my mother that he could make a(n)(10)that would helpme walk.(11)when I was seven and one-half,!had my first surgery.1(12)the cast because it was a half body cast,with

31、 a bar in the middle of my legs.I wasa very(13)kid so being in a bed for six weeks,not being able to move,I felt horrible.Iknew after all the(14)and the crying it would be worth(15)it in the longrun.(1 6),at the age of eight,!got my cast off.I felt free when I finally(17)all the therapy(治疗)and learn

32、ed how to(18).The song(19),I see me running through that open door.Thafs what I felt like.Likethe song says,There are miracles in life I must achieve,but first I know it starts inside ofme,oh.u I am one of the(20)in life.16.A.remembersB.remindsC.regardsD.reflects17.A.whoeverB.whomeverC.whicheverD.wh

33、atever18.A.meantB.expectedC.suggestedD.provided19.A.voicesB.meaningsC wordsD.rhythms20.A.sufferedB.experiencedC.encouragedD.overcome21.A.applyB.useC.seatD.offer22.A.chanceB.occasionC.conditionD.advantage23.A.encouragedB.amazedC.determinedD.organized24.A.accomplishB.finishC.completeD.acquire25.A.oper

34、ationB.performanceC.experimentD.arrangement26.A.WhileB.ButC.OrD.So27.A.enjoyedB.dislikedC.expectedD.valued28.A.generousB.kindC.activeD.passive29.A.painB.joyC.guiltD.embarrassment30.A.fixingB.wearingC.adjustingD.making31.A.FinallyB.InstantlyC.NormallyD.Regularly32.A.went onB.went downC.went outD.went

35、 through33.A.liveB.walkC.thinkD.communicate34.A.speaksB.singsC.saysD.answers35.A.successesB.suiprisesC.miraclesD.failures四、语法填空(本大题共1小题，共15 0分)36.“Save environment,save life is a most common and important saying nowadays.Just bymaking a few small changes,we can make a big contribution and save ouren

36、vironment.When the entire society starts making these changes,we(1)(create)a beautiful world.Start by(2)(turn)off the lights,TVs and other electrical items when we leave第6 页，共 18页a room.If possible,avoid using a dryer but hang your clothes on a clothesline.Not only willyou save power and reduce your

37、 contribution to(3)(globe)warming,but alsoyou will have clothes that last longer.Replace plastic bags(4)recycling paper bags.The white pollution is one of the(5)(big)environmental problems that are now troubling the whole world.Do your bit for nature by planting a tree.If all of us plant trees,we(6)

38、(make)the whole world green.Aside from(7)is mentioned above,there are many you can do as far asenvironmental(8)(protect)is concerned.Just pay attention to your own deedsthat are contributing(9)the environmental problems on this planet.Just do yourbit and it will make a big(10)(different).五、书面表达(本大题共

39、2小题，共40.0分)3 7.假定你是新华中学高二(2)班的班长李华，你们班的外教John不久前返回了美国，请你代表你们班给他写一封英文邮件。邮件的内容包括：1.询问他的近况；2.回顾在外教课上的收获；3.表达对他的感谢和祝福。注意：I.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear John,Yours,Li Hua38.阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。Mr Brown lived in a house less than two miles away from his office.He was therefore ableto drive home

40、 every day for lunch.Every time he drove in the middle of the day,he foundcars were parked in the road outside his house,and there was no room for his own car.Hehad to drive two blocks farther before he could find a place to park.Then he had to walkhome.This made him very angry.He had put up a board

41、 which read No Parking!”in the garden facing the road,but nobodyseemed to pay attention to it.People only obeyed a police notice,but not a privateone.There were no parked cars where there was a blue board with white letters on it：Police Notice-No Parking!Mrs Brown suggested that he should steal a po

42、lice notice.But he dared not,being afraidof going to prison.She then suggested that he make one just like a police notice.He said hewas not a policeman and couldnt use the word police”.He decided that he must find away out and started thinking hard.For several days,the smell of paint filled the hous

43、e.Onenight he showed his wife a new notice board.lt was painted in white letters on a blue board：Polite Notice-No Parking!Oh,Mrs Brown said/but you told me you werent going to use the word police.Thatsexactly like a police notice.1Is it?”he asked.Look again.She began to laugh,*You are really rather

44、clever.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.至少使用5 个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1 ：Why did Mrs Brown say her husband was really rather clever?.Paragraph 2：If the police discovered that the Browns were using a police n o t i c e,.第 8 页，共 18页答案和解析1.【答案】【小 题 1】A【小题2】B【小题3】A

45、【解析】（1）A.细节理解题。根据原文第一段Computer programmer David Jones earned 35,000 a year designing new computer games,yet he cannot find a bank prepared to let himhave a check card.（计算机程序员大卫琼斯获得 35000设计新的电脑游戏，但他找不到银行准备让他兑现支票。）可知大卫和其他同龄的年轻人的不同是他收入极高。A.Heearns an extremely high payment（他的收入非常高）正确。故选A.（2）B.细节理解题。从最后

46、一段 I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying onat school.（我知道我想做什么，从来没有考虑过继续留在学校。）可知他对学校的学习失去了兴趣，所以决定离开学校开始工作了。B.hedidnotenjoyschool（他不喜欢上学）正确。故选B.（3）A.推理判断题。根据最后一句 You never know when the market might disappear.（你永远不会知道市场什么时候消失.）可知大卫认为他可能提前退休是因为他认为电脑游戏可能并不总是那么畅销。A.He thinks computer g

47、ames might not always sell so well（他认为电脑游戏可能并不总是卖得那么好）正确。故选A.作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了戴维年纪轻轻就成为一名程序员的经历，他早早离开学校，因为写过一些程序而被公司录取，获得巨大成功。做这类阅读理解，要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。4.【答案】【小 题 1】D【小题2】C【小题3】A【解析】（1）D.观点态度题。根据第一段 Since the 1980s,some have spoken out against coffeeas harmful to heal

48、th,while others have welcomed coffee for its supposed benefits to health.（自20世纪80年代以来，一些人公开反对咖啡对健康有害，而另一些人则欢迎咖啡对健康的益处。）由此可见人们对咖啡的观点是混合的，A.Disapproving.不同意的；B.Tolerant.宽容的;C.Doubtful.怀 疑 的;D.Mixed.混淆的。故选D.（2）C.词义猜测题。根据上文中第二段 According to a scientific report.mild coffeeconsumption,three to five cups p

49、er day,can be taken as a healthy dietary pattern,along withother healthful behaviors.（根据一项科学报告，每天喝3 到 5 杯咖啡，可以被视为一种健康的饮食模式，以及其他健康的行为。）说每天3 5 杯咖啡，被认为是健康的饮食行为，所以moderate的意思应该是适量，合理地，结合选项，A.Personal.个人的；B.Slight.轻微的；C.Reasonable.合乎情理的；D.Heavy.严重的。故选C.（3）A.推理判断题。根据最后一段 Harwood 的原话 Even though there migh

50、t be somenegative effects of drinking coffee,for the most part,coffee drinking sounds good for health.Notto mention I need coffee to stay awake.（尽管喝咖啡可能会带来一些负面影响,但大多数情况下，喝咖啡对健康有好处。更不用说，我需要咖啡来保持清醒。）由此可以推测Harwood还会继续喝咖啡，A.Hell keep on drinking coffee.（他会继续喝咖啡）正确。故选 A.本文是一篇说明文。据科学报告，每天适量饮入咖啡对身体有益，过度饮入咖