2021年秋季高二年级期中英语试题
满分：150分 时间：120分钟
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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，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 do we know about John
A. He had an accident. B. He works in the hospital. C. He suffered from a headache.
2. Why is the man late
A. He lost his car key. B. He overslept. C. He had no alarm clocks.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Health. B. Education. C. Environment.
4. How old is the girl
A. 6 years old. B. 9 years old. C. 15 years old.
5. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Former classmates. C. Workmates.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5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，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。
听第六段材料，回答第6和第7题。
6. Who needs a new dress
A. Jenny. B. Ann. C. Lucy.
7. Where will the speakers go first
A. A clothes store. B. The City Library. C. A bookstore.
听第七段材料，回答第8至第10题。
8. What is the party for
A. A festival. B. A birthday. C. An anniversary.
9. Why does the girl talk to the man
A. To ask for permission. B. To make an invitation. C. To get some advice.
10. What will the headmaster do before the party
A. Sing an English song. B. Share his resolutions. C. Deliver a speech.
听第八段材料，回答第11至第13题。
11. What did the man think of the girl’s last paper
A. Excellent. B. Ordinary. C. Poorly done.
12. Who helped the girl with her research
A. Jean. B. Mr. Smith. C. Ms. White.
13. What will the girl do next
A. Rewrite the paper. B. Prepare for an oral presentation. C. Ask for sick leave.
听第九段材料，回答第14至第17四个小题。
14. What does the woman want to do
A. Get fit. B. Kill time. C. Relax herself.
15. When can non-members enjoy the special offer
A. This month. B. During holidays. C. On their birthdays.
16. How much does a swimming class cost non-members each time
A. $ 35. B. $ 25. C. $ 10.
17. What class will the woman choose
A. A weight lifting class. B. A swimming class. C. A yoga class.
听第十段材料，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. Why did the reader feel lonely
A. She had trouble with her studies.
B. Her best friend wasn’t around.
C. She was unable to look after herself.
19. What is the speaker trying to do
A. Introduce a class. B. Share experiences. C. Give suggestions.
20. Whom is this passage written for
A. Students. B. Parents. C. Teachers.
第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
For some of us who long to travel, it can be difficult to find someone to journey with. Friends and family members are tied down in jobs, struggling to save money, and don't always want to go to the same places. The solution, of course, is to go alone.
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, which has beautiful beaches as well as busy and lively city life. Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo (单独的）travelers go there. Melbourne is incredibly easy to get around because you can walk or bike anywhere!
Thailand
Thailand is great for solo travelers—perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mentality, which promotes equality among the sexes. Thailand is known for its friendly hospitality, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Overall known for being very cheap, especially in the north, it's a good choice if you want to get away on a budget.
Bhutan
Bhutan is one of the most cultural countries in the world. It is also home to the world's highest unclimbed peak, Gangkhar Puensum. The mountain is sacred (神圣的）and entry is only possible on a pre-booked tour, where you are accompanied around by your own personal guide. Plastic bags have been banned in Bhutan since1999 and in 2004, it became the first country in the world to outlaw（宣布非法）tobacco.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a great place if you're looking for adventure, with surfing, volcanoes and other recreational activities. You'll never get a chance to feel lonely because there's an abundance of exciting adventures to experience! Costa Rica has never seen political unrest, class struggles or revolutions commonly associated with other Latin American Countries. What's more, it doesn't have or need an army because it's such a peaceful country.
21. Which place is suitable for travelers short of money
A. Melbourne, Australia. B. Thailand. C. Bhutan. D. Costa Rica.
22. What can we learn about travelling in Bhutan
A. You can climb the mountain without booking ahead.
B. You can prepare some plastic bags for your rubbish.
C. You can experience the rich culture there.
D. Smoking is allowed at the foot of the mountain.
23. Where does this text probably come from
A. A historical document. B. A science magazine.
C. A book review D. A travel guide.
B
If you were asked to imagine a scientist, what image would come to your mind The idea that most of the kids have is a man wearing a white lab coat with messy hair, big glasses, and cups of colorful liquids giving off clouds of smoke. As for adults, most people consider scientists as strange people who spend a lot of time working in a lonely lab. However, the reality is quite different.
Recently I’ve had a chance to take part in a scientific experience far from my lab and into Costa Rica. It has a large amount of wildlife due to its geographical placement between North and South America. It is home to more than 500,000 species, which represents nearly 4% of the species worldwide!
First we worked to protect wildlife at a leatherback turtle (棱皮龟) protection center. We helped the volunteers to remove rubbish from the beach to create a safe environment for turtle eggs to come out. After that we stayed at Mount Arenal where we studied seismic (地壳的) activity relating to earthquakes. During our stay at Arenal, we rode over the mountainous areas and took a long walk through the rainforest. On the last day we got a professional introduction of rocket science and learned about new rocket technology that will be used on the international space station.
During my Costa Rica experience, I know that being a scientist doesn’t mean working in a lab all day and night. A scientist is the one who loves learning and getting a better understanding of the world from helping protect wildlife, learning about earthquakes or inventing rockets. I think that science is so much more than wearing a lab coat and mixing chemicals. Kids need to be aware of the excitement and adventures science can bring!
24. According to Paragraph 1, scientists are often believed ________.
A. to do experiments in messy labs B. to spend too much time in labs
C. to wear clothes in a different way D. to work in dangerous conditions
25. In Costa Rica, the author ________.
A. experienced an earthquake B. took part in rocket experiments
C. picked up rubbish on the beach D. helped the volunteers collect turtle eggs
26. What does the author learn about science from his experience
A. Science is full of boring experiments.
B. Science is related to chemical liquids.
C. Science is more than working in a lab.
D. Science is about wildlife and earthquakes.
27. What is the best title for the passage
A. What a Scientist Is Like B. Where a Scientist Works
C. How I Travelled in Costa Rica D. Why I Chose to Study Science
C
Do you think alien(外星人) beings exist somewhere in the universe It seems like Mars, our closest neighbor, has inspired the most science fiction as the place where aliens are most likely to come from. Recent Mars probes (探测) have shown us that there is no life on that planet—at least not now. But that does not mean that life does not exist elsewhere—after all, the universe is really big. A lot of scientific research is going on in the search for “extraterrestrial life”.
Think about it—why should the seven billion people on this little planet be the only living beings in the universe It would, in fact, seem logical that this is not the case. So scientific research in this matter is based around the idea of finding other planets that have environments that can support life —environments similar to the Earth. The search is on for the evidence of the existence, or earlier existence of life: from very wise beings to simple organisms (有机物).
So far, there have been a number of theories as to which planetary bodies may have an atmosphere that can support such life and therefore deserve closer attention. As for places within our own Milky Way Galaxy, it has been assumed over the decades that Mars and Venus, as well as some of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn, may have been hosts for life. Now, as technologies have improved and we can obtain measurements of the composition of the atmosphere on extra-solar planets, the chances of finding “alien” life forms are increasing.
There has been a theory that some of the planets in the habitable zone of the red dwarf star Gliese 581 may be able to support life. In 2007, scientists discovered exoplanet Gliese 581c—and felt that its atmosphere was most suitable for supporting life. But further research revealed that it would not. Now, attention has been turned to Gliese 581d, at the outer edge of the star’s habitable zone. The main standards for deciding whether a planetary body can be life-supporting are atmospheric conditions which allow the existence of water. Gliese 581 is about 20.4 light years away from the Earth, so even if life does exist there, the distance would mean that communication would be unlikely.
Having said this—who says alien life forms (if they exist) need water
28. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Life existing outside of the Earth.
B. The evidence of the existence of life.
C. Other faraway planets in the universe.
D. Creatures known from science fictions.
29. What makes it possible for people to find “alien beings”
A. Modern scientific theories. B. Atmospheric conditions.
C Environments similar to the Earth. D. Advanced technologies.
30. From the passage, we know that _________.
A. the atmosphere of Gliese 581c was most suitable for life
B. it is not certain whether alien life forms need water or not
C. the 7 billion people on the Earth are the only beings in the universe
D. the distance of 20.4 light years makes it impossible to find life on Gliese 581d
31. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. Do Aliens Exist B. Is Mars Suitable for Life
C. Are Alien Life Forms Various D. Can We Communicate with Aliens
D
There's new hope for corals in areas of the Great Barrier Reef damaged by warmer waters caused by climate change. Experts are using robots and clever methods to deliver millions of new baby corals. In recent years, coral reefs around the world have been damaged by rising ocean temperatures caused by global heating. This is often called “coral bleaching” because huge areas of corals can turn white as they die.
Scientists in Australia are working on a new way of restoring damaged reefs. Their system uses underwater robots and robotic boats to deliver millions of tough coral babies onto damaged reefs. Corals reproduce by releasing eggs and sperm into the water. Eggs and sperm combine to become baby corals, some of which would settle back on the coral reef and grow there, while others would be washed to other areas to start new coral colonies.
Professor Peter Harrison of Southern Cross University came up with an idea to help restore damaged coral reefs. His idea was to collect eggs and sperm from healthy corals that have survived in higher temperatures. The coral babies need about seven days to develop before they can be spread onto damaged reefs, Professor Harrison created floating “nurseries” preventing them from being washed away.
The problem of how to get all these coral babies onto the damaged reefs is where robotics expert Matthew Dunbabin comes in. Professor Dunbabin works at Queensland University of Technology. In 2015, he designed an underwater robot called “RangerBot”. RangerBot can track down and kill a certain kind of sea star that is damaging coral reefs.
Last year, Professor Matthew Dunbabin changed his RangerBot design “LarvalBot”, ，which can deliver coral babies directly onto the areas where they are most needed. This robotic boat can cover an area six times at size in just six hours, which means delivering more coral babies farther and faster. If all goes well, in about three years these corals will release their own eggs and sperm, and begin to reproduce naturally.
But Professor Harrison says that trying to restore coral reefs in this way is not enough to keep them safe. He says, “Urgent action on climate change is required” to make sure they survive.
32. According to the passage, what will happen to the coral reefs suffering from rising ocean temperature
A. Become pale. B. Become dark.
C. Become rising. D. Become hotter.
33. What's the idea put forward by Professor Peter Harrison
A. Using underwater robots and robotic boats.
B. Helping coral reef from being washed away.
C. Shortening the growth time of the coral babies.
D. Collecting eggs from healthy corals and create floating “nurseries”.
34. What's the advantage of LarvalBoat
A. Releasing more coral eggs.
B. Killing a certain kind of sea star.
C. Transporting coral babies more efficiently.
D. Covering an area six times at size in just sixteen hours.
35. What's the writer's purpose in writing the passage
A. To argue about the best way used.
B. To explain the way corals reproduce.
C. To promote an underwater robot called “RangerBot”.
D. To introduce new scientific ways to protect coral reefs.
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 improve your mental health in 2021
Looking on the bright side of life really is beneficial. Optimists have a less chance of having a heart attack or stroke（中风），a bigger chance of a healthy and long life. However, being an optimist doesn't mean you ignore the stress of daily life. (36) .How to do that？
Practice optimism
Faced with a challenge, optimists more often see it as temporary or even positive, allowing themselves to learn and grow. (37) .Imagining yourself with all of your problems solved in a future may work.
(38)
Studies have shown putting the well-being of others before our own without expecting anything in return is useful. Even if you have little time to offer, just the act of giving has been shown to improve our health, possibly by temporarily reducing our sense of pain.
Be grateful
Being thankful protects us against anxiety and depression and boosts（增加）optimism. (39) .Before going to bed, write down any positive experience you had that day, however small.
Improve your social connections
Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. (40) Instead, it's the quality of the relationship that matters. High-conflict（高冲突）marriages, for example, without much affection，turn out to be bad for our health, perhaps worse than getting divorced（离婚）though it's not right to make light of divorce.
A.Start volunteering
B.Find your purpose
C.And you don't have to have scores of friends to get this benefit
D.One of the best ways to make it a part of your life is to keep a daily journal
E.It simply means when unpleasant things happen, don't blame yourself unnecessarily
F.People who are more socially connected to family ,to friends, or to community, are happier
G.They also believe they have control over their fate（命运）and can create opportunities for good things to happen
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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
Mary was always dreaming of graduating from college in cap and gown, accepting her diploma and ready to start a career. Since Mary came from a low-income family, her dream seemed out of (41) .There would never be enough money to send Mary to college. (42)，no member of her family had ever gone to college. But Mary (43) that thought. In secondary school she studied hard, and spoke(44) of her dream to teachers and friends. When her (45) day at school came, her principal（校长）called her into his office.
"I have a（n）(46) for you," he said.
It contained a scholarship to a nearby college. The power of a thought had (47) its first bonus（奖金）.But, the scholarship could cover only part of her college (48).Mary took every part-time job she could find.
Mary's dream came true when she graduated from college. Then she took a course in insurance. When she (49) herself to a local insurance company for a job, she was (50).She applied again. The answer was no. She kept going back until the manager (51) her.
Twenty-five years later Mary Crowe's colleagues in that company (52) at a special dinner in her honor, recognizing her for her outstanding achievements as an insurance saleswoman.
"Each of us is constantly in a state of becoming," she said, giving her secret to (53). "Through (54) and faith you can become what you think. Not that your life will be without problems, but along the way problems will be (55).Ask and believe；dream and believe；work and believe."
41. A. sight B. question C. work D. control
42. A. However B. Instead C. Therefore D. Besides
43. A. held on to B. took pride in C. made up for D. came up with
44. A. selfishly B. freely C. unwillingly D. jokingly
45. A. first B. formal C. final D. unique
46. A. book B. envelope C. luxury D. test
47. A. joined B. wasted C. adjusted D. produced
48. A. expenses B. secrets C. incomes D. ambitions
49. A. limited B. related C. accustomed D. introduced
50. A. picked up B. put aside C. turned down D. taken in
51. A. believed B. praised C. accepted D. noticed
52. A. gathered B. declared C. fled D. parted
53. A. reputation B. independence C. responsibility D. success
54. A. analysis B. enthusiasm C. politeness D. conclusion
55. A. corrected B. forgotten C. overcome D. collected
第二节 （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。
Tayeb is studying literature at Beijing Language and Culture University. “ 56. _________ (celebrate) the Spring Festival in China makes me love China even more.” she said.
On Thursday, Tayeb’s university organized an activity 57._________ foreign students could try their hands at making dumplings, a traditional food 58._________ (eat) during the festival. Tayeb said she liked this aspect of the festival most.
Besides dumplings，Chinese New Year is also a time for temple fairs，red lanterns, paper cuts，
blessings of good fortune and ancestor worship.
Bayomy，59.______ Egyptian student at the same university，said she planned to visit a
temple fair in Chaoyang Park on Sunday. 60._________ impressed her most was the Spring Festival in 2017. She remembered 61._________(clear) how her classmate’s father left out plates of food for their families’ ancestors.
Like Chinese, many foreigners put couplets (对联), Chinese characters wishing 62.______ good fortune, on their front doors.
Marie, a British translator in Beijing，63 .________ (send) a couplet by her Chinese friend on Thursday. She stuck them on the door of her apartment，64._______ (take) a photo of herself standing in front of it, and shared it with her parents in Britain. “These couplets are an 65._______ (express) of hope and contain the Chinese spirit of ‘harmony’,” said Marie.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你叫李华, 你的美国朋友Jack来信, 说他寒假期间要来中国交流学习。他学了两年中文, 但是仍然担心用中文交流时会遇到困难。请你用英语给Jack写封回信, 提几点建议, 要点如下:
1. 大胆自信; 2. 放慢语速;
3. 借助图画或肢体语言等表达方式。
注意:1、词数80词左右；
2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节:读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jenny was the only child in her home. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn’t help weeping sorrowfully when she thought of the scolding from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat, but it was not possible for her, since she had nothing with her. She stood beside a stand for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she sighed and had to leave.
The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, “Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles ”
“Oh, yes...but I don’t have money on me…” she replied.
“That’s nothing. I’ll treat you today,” said the man. “Come in.”
The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, whose smell was so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently.
“What is it ” asked the man kindly.
“Nothing, actually I was just touched by your kindness!” said Jenny as she wiped her tears. “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a stranger!!”
Hearing the words, the seller smiled, “Girl, do you really think so I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you Have you expressed your gratitude to her ”
Jenny sat there, speechless and numb with shock; she remembered mother’s familiar face and weathered hands. “Why did I not think of that A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel indebted, but I have never thanked my mum for what she has done for me.”
On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.
注意: 1）所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2）续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好.
Paragraph 1:
Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________高二英语期中考试答案
第一部分 听力
1-5 ABCCB 6-10 CAABC 11-15 CABCA 16-20 CCBCA
21-23 BCD 24-27 BCCA 28-31 ADBA 32-35 ADCD
36-40 EGADC
41-45 ADABC 46-50 BDADC 51-55 CADBC
填词
56．Celebrating 57．where 58．eaten 59．an 60．What
61.clearly 62.for 63.was sent 64.took 65.expression
【参考范文】
Dear Jack,
How is everything going I’m glad to learn that you are coming to China this winter. You say you’re worried about your Chinese if you are in China. Now let me give you some advice.
First, you should be brave and confident to speak Chinese when you communicate with others. We Chinese are very friendly, so don’t be afraid to make any mistakes. Second, speak Chinese slowly and clearly when you talk to others. In this way you can make yourself understood easily. Finally, you can use pictures or drawings and body language. As you know, most of body language is in common in the world.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Paragraph 1: Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath. When she knocked at the door, she found the door was locked and her mother was not in. Tired and sad, she sat down in front of the house. "Where could my mother be " she wondered, "was she still angry with me " Again, the scene of the quarrel appeared in her mind. She remembered her rudeness to her mother. Realizing that all the scolding from her mother was due to the fact that her mother really cared a lot about her, she felt rather ashamed, and tears began to roll down her cheeks.
Paragraph 2: A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back. She raised her head and saw the familiar face of her mother. "Here you come! I've been looking for you," she said, tired and relieved. Jenny couldn't help throwing herself into her mother's arms. "Mum, I'm so sorry and thank you for all you have done for me." She expressed her sincere apology and great gratitude. Hearing this, her mother smiled patting her back gently.
【详解】本文是一篇读后续写。读后续写一般要求学生阅读一篇记叙文，然后发挥想象，运用自己所学的英语知识去续写一篇中心思想跟全文一致、合乎情理的记叙文。本文的中心思想是：詹妮是家里的独子，与妈妈争吵后离家出走，在街上闲逛后，她饿了想吃东西，但是没有钱，店主给了她一碗面，她非常感激，店主说她更应该感谢她的妈妈，最终詹妮回家向妈妈表示了歉意。考生在写作的过程中要注意：要根据所给开头句子写出合理的内容。本文要使用一般过去时。写作时注意准确地运用时态，使上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系，尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。特别注意在选择句式时要赋予变化。
【点睛】本篇作文要点齐全，结构完整，条理清晰，应用了较多的语法结构和词汇， Tired and sad, she sat down in front of the house..使用了形容词做伴随状语；Realizing that all the scolding from her mother was due to the fact that her mother really cared a lot about her， she felt rather ashamed， and tears began to roll down her checks．使用现在分词作状语，that引导同位语从句。文章熟练地使用了语句间的连接成分，使整个文章结构紧凑，很好地完成了写作任务。
