辽宁省沈阳市郊联体2020-2021学年高二上学期期中考试 英语 Word版含答案（无听力音频及听力录音原文）

2020－2021学年度上学期沈阳市郊联体期中考试高二试题
英语
注意事项：
本试卷由第I卷和第II卷两部分组成。第I卷和第II卷选择题部分，一律用2B铅笔按题号依次填涂在答题卡上：第1卷和第II卷非选择题部分，按要求答在答题卡相应位置上。
第I卷 选择题
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 will James do tomorrow?
A. Watch a TV program. B. Give a talk. C. Write a report.
2. What can we say about the woman?
A. She's generous. B. She's curious. C. She's helpful.
3. When does the train leave?
A. At 6:30. B. At 8:30. C. At 10:30.
4. How does the woman go to work?
A. By car B. On foot C. By Bike
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient.
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。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6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman regret?
A. Giving up her research. B. Dropping out of college. C. Changing her major.
7. What is the woman interested in studying now?
A. Ecology. B. Education. C. Chemistry.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What is the man?
A. A hotel manager. B. A tour guide. C. A taxi driver.
9. What is the man doing for the woman?
A. Looking for some local foods.
B. Showing her around the seaside.
C. Offering information about a hotel.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In an office. B. At home. C. At a restaurant.
11. What will the speakers do tomorrow evening?
A. Go to a concert. B. Visit a friend. C. Work extra hours.
12. Who is Alice going to call?
A. Mike. B. Joan. C. Catherine
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why does the woman meet the man?
A. To look at an apartment. B. To deliver some furniture. C. To have a meal together.
14. What does the woman like about the carpet?
A. Its color. B. Its design. C. Its quality.
15. What does the man say about the kitchen?
A. It's a good size. B. It's newly painted. C. It's adequately equipped.
16. What will the woman probably do next?
A. Go downtown. B. Talk with her friend. C. Make payment.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker probably talking to?
A. Movie fans. B. News reporters. C. College students.
18. When did the speaker take English classes?
A. Before he left his hometown.
B. After he came to America.
C. When he was 15 years old.
19. How does the speaker feel about his teacher?
A. He's proud. B. He's sympathetic. C. He's grateful.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A. How education shaped his life.
B. How his language skills improved.
C. How he managed his business well.
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。
A
Kings Camps
About Our Camps
Kings Camps is part of the Kings Active Foundation and is devoted to helping young people reach their potential. We provide sports camps and summer camps at over 40 places across the UK for children aced 4-17. We bring together the very best aspects of sports and holiday clubs to provide friendship, fun and exciting adventures for young people from the UK and around the world.
Why Choose Kings Camp
＊Innovative, inspiring camps: We have a strong belief that sport has an important role to play in a happy childhood and our not- for-profit status enables us to provide some places and invest in new and creative ways to inspire.
＊Learn important life skills: Kings Camps equip children with important life skills and an understanding that being active is vital to health and well-being.
＊International students are welcome: We welcome children from outside of the UK who will make friends here by communicating with kids from different backgrounds, but we do request that they at least understand English to guarantee their safety and that of others, and of course their enjoyment.
Comments
Ryan has enjoyed every aspect. When we've asked about his day, he's said it was amazing and fantastic". All the staff are extremely friendly, enthusiastic and have a true belief in what they are doing
-Tracy Lee
Fantastic & friendly staff! It's an action packed week of multiple sports. A sweetheart made new friends, overcame swimming fears & came away more confident too! I cannot recommend it enough!
-Kay Court
21. What does Kings Camps aim to do?
A. Combine sports and holiday clubs. B. Get kids to play outdoors.
C. Provide adventurous and challenging camps. D. Encourage kids to develop their potential.
22. What is necessary for international students?
A. Awareness of safety. B. Love for diversity
C. Basic English ability. D. Good communicating skills
23. Who probably made the comments?
A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Campers. D. Staff
B
When an editor called to ask if I could photograph a story about fireflies in Mexico. I didn't check my schedule before I said yes. I'd seen these insects light up the forests in Tlaxcala once before, and I jumped at the chance to go back.
While studying, I began exploring Mexico, crossing the country several times by bus. Now I work as a photojournalist in Mexico and along the border, documenting desperate situations that face everyday Mexicans. Though necessary and important, news stories don't reflect the Mexico that I fell for and that is home to so many people I love. A task focused on the country's natural beauty was a welcome reprieve for me.
I had three nights to film the magical scene in the forest. According to our guides, visitors are usually not allowed to photograph the fireflies because the presence of artificial light from electronics can affect their habits. As I started shooting, I adjusted my exposures constantly to account for the fading light. In order to get the composition that I wanted, I placed my tripod (三脚架)on a steep, rocky path and had to steady it during the long exposures. Normally this wouldn't be a big deal, but the fireflies were very interested in the camera and, by extension, in me. I stood completely still while they were all over me-my arms, my hair, my face. From what I observed, peak(高峰时期的)firefly presence lasts for only about 20 minutes each night, so I had time for just a few tries.
On the last night everything came together. The weather cooperated. I had improved my method for focusing and composing photos in the dark with quick flashes from a powerful flashlight- and I'd grown accustomed to insects on my face.
I was rewarded with the image you see here. Each dot of light is one of several bursts that a firefly makes as it travels within a 30- second exposure. You can track the insects' paths: Some make small circles, like those in the bottom center of the frame, while others move steadily in one direction or another.
24. How did the author feel about the editor's request?
A. Nervous B. Delighted C. Confused D. Regretful
25. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word "reprieve" in paragraph 2?
A. Relief B. Return C. Trend D. Victory
26. What did the author intend to do during the first two nights?
A. Learn about the local travel rules. B. Research the habit of the fireflies.
C. Communicate constantly with the guides. D. Find the suitable spot and time to take photos.
27. What is the author's purpose in writing the text?
A. To tell findings about fireflies. B. To share the story behind a photo.
C. To record a travelling experience. D. To show the author's working conditions.
C
For many of us, summertime means road trips to the beach or mountains, or at the very least some additional dust on the outside of our vehicle. The extra dirt leads us to do one of two things: wash our car in the driveway or head to the car wash. But which choice is better for the environment?
The main concerns with either choice are the amount of fresh water used and the types of chemicals used to get rid of the dirt. Both of these concerns can be closely monitored when washing the car at home, says Katy Gresh, spokeswoman for the Southwest Region of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. She advises car owners to keep a set amount of water in a container for the entire wash. "You don't want to leave the water running or use more than you need for the job, "she says. But even following this piece of advice comes with an environmental risk: Washing your car in the driveway gets the dirty water into drains(下水道).
"Drains are not made for treating waste." says John Schombert, executive director of 3 Rivers Wet Weather. Even when car owners use natural soaps to wash their car, Schombert says they are probably ineffective in breaking down grease(油脂)anyway.
The commercial car wash knows full well the rules regarding wastewater in drains. According to the International Carwash Association( ICA), professional car washes must use special water treatment systems. These processes not only keep the dirty water out of drains and regular water treatment systems, but also work to reduce water usage at commercial facilities.
As experts point out, cleaning our car at home can use 100 gallons of water. Compare that to self-service car washes, which allow you to use only about 17 or 18 gallons of water. And most full-service car washes average about 30 to 45 gallons of water per vehicle.
28. What does Katy suggest people do about washing cars?
A. Use soft toothbrushes. B. Save treated water.
C. Put aside some water. D. Avoid using chemicals.
29. What is Schombert's attitude to washing cars at home?
A. Disapproving. B. Favorable. C. Indifferent. D. Objective.
30. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?
A. Rules of handling wastewater. B. Advantages of professional car washes.
C. Processes of getting rid of dirty water. D. Drawbacks of water treatment systems.
31. Which mehod of car washing consumes the least water?
A. The full-service car washes. B. Car washing in the driveway.
C. The self-service car washes. D. Car washing using natural soaps.
D
Girl with a Pearl Earring has been part of the Mauritshuis' collection in the Hague since 1902 and is still on display at the museum. Rumours(谣言)have surrounded Johannes Vermeer's work ever since it was rediscovered in the late 19th century, and this painting still continues to generate interest, debate and imagination.
Although Vermeer was among the most successful artists working in Delft during the 17th century, he was almost completely forgotten after his death in 1675. Even during his lifetime, Vermeer's influence was mainly limited to Delft where he earned a reasonable living as a painter and art dealer. What's more, Vermeer's name is rarely mentioned in historical records and he left behind barely any other documents about his career or personal history.
Very little is known about Girl with a Pearl Earring. However, art historians have decided several important facts about the painting. Recent research suggests that the black, negative space behind Vermeer's model was originally painted dark green.
Much like other artists of his time, Vermeer enjoyed painting figures dressed in Middle Eastern clothes. As his model is dressed in a turban(女用头巾), many art historians argue that the Vermeer's painting shouldn't De considered as a portrait(肖像画)at all. Instead, most scholars agree that Girl with a Pearl Earring belongs to a kind of painting called Tronie that began in the Low Countries around Vermeer's time. This type of artwork often portrays(描绘) characters rather than actual people. It portrays a certain type of character; in this case a girl in fanciful cress, wearing an oriental turban and an improbably large pearl in her ear.
It is interesting to note that the painting was known as Girl with Turban or simply Young Girl for most of its existence and only received its current name less than a century ago. While it is impossible to identify Vermeer's model, due to a complete lack of evidence, he may have asked one of his seven daughters to sit for the painting.
32. What do we learn about Johannes Vermeer when he was alive?
A. He lived a very hard life B. He wasn't a gifted artist
C. He liked writing about himself D. He wasn't much known out of his city
33. What made some scholars regard Girl with a Pearl Earring as a work of Tronic?
A. The girl's special expression. B. The girl's unusual dressing
C. The model's unclear gesture. D. The model's background painting
34. What can we know about the painting from the last paragraph?
A. Its model remains mysterious B. Its name is still controversial
C. It was severely damaged a century ago. D. It was inspired by a daughter of the artist
35. What would be the best title for the text?
A. Life experiences of Johannes Vermeer
B. The model of Girl with a Pearl Earring
C. The story behind Girl with a Pearl Earring
D. Characteristics of Johannes Vermeer's painting
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。
The hula hoop(圈)can date back to around 1000 BC. Originally, the hula hoop was made of dried grapevines(葡萄藤). 36 Although first played in this simple game, the hula hoop has been enjoyed by adults and children for centuries. Various nations worldwide independently created and used it for entertainment purposes throughout history.
37 Sometimes these hoops were also used for military and battle practice. Between 800 and 1500 AD, Native Americans used hula hoops as moving targets in order to practice throwing spears and other weapons. Even the British army had a game named "kill the hoop". However, this practice is not common today.
The modern version of the hula hoop, which is spun around the waist, was first invented in the 1950s. A plastic hoop created by California's Wham-O toy company had sold nearly 100 million hula hoops by 1960. 38
Throughout the United States, the hula hoop craze was large and diverse. But by 1980 the use of hula hoops had begun rapidly fading. 39 In both of the countries, circuses and gymnasts took up hula hooping as part of their performances.
Eventually, the hula hoop was inducted(引入)into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 1999, showing its important place within the entertainment and children's toy industries. 40 Besides, methodical(有条理的)and structural advances have allowed for the introduction of hula hoops into various modern entertainment venues for adults as well.
A. It was lighter than the bamboo hoops.
B. This was not the case, however, in China or Russia.
C. It was just thrown and rolled down hills in children's games.
D. As a combined exercise, it is extremely beneficial to the body.
E. Not all hula hoop games were played for fun and entertainment.
F. This created what was known as the "hula hoop craze" during the 1950s.
G. Today, hula hooping is still common among children as it was during the ancient times.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节：完形填空(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。
Last night, my sister sent me a message: "The 1196 weather service will come to an end. So if you want to listen, today is the last 41 ."
For 20 years, a caller could dial 1196, 42 an area and then hear the weather forecast read by a computer-spliced(电脑合成的)version of my father's 43 . This was the 20th-century service that 44 into the 21st century. Soon, it would be 45 by the newly-developed weather app.
Dad's love for the job was 46 my imagination. He stuck to making most of the recordings after he had cancer. I remembered 47 him to the recording room in my spare time. He would sit there for a whole day, 48 thousands of words with headphones on. He pronounced each word carefully. The 49 headphones and the precise pronunciation all took him back to his previous job as a radio journalist. And he was 50 we of his voice. It sounded strong and held its fine timbre(音色) 51 he was in poor health.
The whole recording was really a large 52 with many sessions. In the end, Dad was too 53 to go to the recording room. 54 , the sound engineer came to my parents' house to 55 the last parts.
Finally, I plucked up(鼓起)the courage to dial the number to say another goodbye to my father.
41. A. challenge B. offer C. suggestion D. chance
42. A. select B. identify C. cover D. show
43. A. style B. mind C. voice D. taste
44. A. continued B. transformed C. put D. broke
45. A. adopted B. replaced C. accepted D. prohibited
46. A. against B. over C. beyond D. with
47. A. tracking B. guiding C. inviting D. accompanying
48. A. reading B. checking C. reviewing D. correcting
49. A. complex B. humble C. familiar D. appreciative
50. A. tired B. proud C. shy D. skeptical
51. A. in case B. as if C. even if D. so that
52. A. system B. routine C. target D. project
53. A. weak B. busy C. panic D. nervous
54. A. Besides B. Otherwise C. Meanwhile D. Therefore
55. A. adjust B. complete C. provide D. analyze
第二节：(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
A waitress at a New Jersey Mop was so lucky that she received a very generous tip last week. The (56) (generous) drove the hard-working mom of two kids to tears, who (57) (serve) meals to a group of 12 persons at a party.
"At the end of the party, they gave me (58) envelope. When I opened it up, it came (59) a surprise that there was a lot of money. I thought what they did was (60) (possible) a mistake. But they said, 'No, that's for you."' Alice recalled.
It is 1, 200-dollar trip, (61) (make) Alice shocked. Alice, a waitress in IHop, who has been working there in the past three years, says the generous tip will allow her (62) (buy) some gifts for her two daughters during the holiday season. "It means a lot, especially when you work day to day," Alice adds.
Those generous men were participating in an annual nationwide activity (63) customers always leave huge tips for deserving waiters and waitresses. "She's at a different level. The communication she has with her guest and the (64) (emotion) she shows to them are (65) (amaze)," says the manager.
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节：应用文写作(满分15分)
假定你是李华，在外教Peter的帮助下，英语取得了很大进步。你想请他到家里吃饭，以表示感谢。请写一封邮件邀请他。要点包括：
1.时间和地点；
2.建议交通方式；
3.询问对事物的喜好。
注意：
1.词数80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)
阅读下面短文，根据其内容及所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。续写短文的词数应为150左右。
I met DeDe during my second year in high school. She was in a class that helps students with a variety of mental and physical disabilities. I had never communicated with them until my, field hockey(曲棍球)coach who was also their teacher, asked me to help her to meet DeDe when her bus dropped her off for the basketball game.
On that January evening, I saw an electric wheelchair with DeDe in it. The first feature I noticed about DeDe was her smile, which was as vibrant(有活力的)as the sun on a summer day, "I came to pick you up for your first basketball game, " I said. "I'm really excited about that," she replied enthusiastically.
I had never worked with special needs students and didn't know what to expect, but DeDe could cam, on a full conversation, and I could understand 90% of her words. She blew me away with her intelligence and confidence. Soon we became close friends.
One day as I drove to DeDe's house, I thought about my life. I couldn't think of any great achievements, yet I had the ability to succeed. DeDe couldn't go through a normal day of high school, and she didn't have a regular social life. But she was always joyful and devoted herself to her interest. At that time, I was deeply in love with field hockey, but my mother didn't allow me to play it in the third year. I didn't know what to do.
Pulling up to her house, I saw DeDe 's grandmother. She called me inside to talk. "DeDe really thinks a lot of you and I feel so blessed that you have come into her life. It's not a complete day if DeDe doesn't mention you." I felt so touched. I had never known how much I meant to DeDe before.
Paragraph 1:
So I decided to talk to DeDe directly about my problems.


Paragraph 2
I thought DeDe was right.


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