四川省仁寿第一中学北校区2020-2021学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题（word版）（无听力音频，无听力文字材料）

仁寿一中北校区2019级高二上学期期中测试英语试题
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。
Why is the man watching the boxing game?
He is fond of bloody games.
He is watching it by accident.
He is a boxing game player.
How did the man feel last night?
A. Anxious. B. Annoyed. C. Hopeful.
3. What does the woman mean？
A. She has to change her plan due to a typhoon.
B. She is heading for Aruba on her honeymoon.
C. She will be flying to Aruba for a business trip.
4. What are the two speakers doing?
A. Waiting to be served.
B. Complaining about the food.
C. Discussing about the classes.
5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
A. Colleague gathering. B. Job quitting. C. Work schedule.
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。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。
How does the man usually go to school?
A.By bicycle. B. By car. C. By bus.
Why is the man against driving a car?
A. It costs a large sum of money.
It does harm to the environment.
It causes inconvenience to people.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
Where does the conversation probably take place?
In a hospital. B. In a drug store. C. In a restaurant.
What might cause the woman’s discomforts?
Being caught in a heavy rain.
Great changes in her diet.
A lack of enough sleep.
What does the man suggest?
Buying some medicines from a drug store.
Taking the medicine with few side effects.
Getting a professional’s suggestion when ill.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
Where can the man find the journals?
On Shelf A6. B. On Shelf H6. C. On Shelf H8.
What should the man bear in mind?
Books can be renewed for another 14 days.
Books can be kept for 14 days in total.
Books and journals can all be borrowed.
When can the man come to use the library?
At 9:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.
At 11:00 a.m. on Fridays.
At 2:00 p.m. on Sundays.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
What is the possible relationship between Stevenson and Maria?
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Couple.
What does the man think of Shirly’s cooking?
A. Disappointing. B. Unbearable. C. Satisfying.
What is the date today?
A. June 10th. B. June 15th. C. June 25th.
Why does the man want to take the Adult College Entrance Exam?
To be a good accountant.
To gain more experience.
To fulfill a college dream.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
Why was the man cut off from the shore?
He liked sleeping on the beach.
He was too tired to notice the tide.
He’d show he was a speedy swimmer.
Who saved the man from drowning?
A. Beach porters. B. Doctors. C. Beach lifeguards.
20. What makes Keith proud?
A. The beautiful flat beach.
B. The man’s speedy recovery.
C. The joint emergency services.
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。
A
Earlier this year, we asked our readers to vote for their favorite children’s museums. Shortly after announcing the winners, these museums had to close their doors to help protect their communities from the spread of COVID-19. But they also bring some of their programming online.
The Magic House | St. Louis, Missouri
The folks at The Magic House in St. Louis are sharing their expertise through their Magic at Home series. Each edition features a project that kids and their parents can do with household materials, like making a banjo or animal figures.
City Museum | St. Louis, Missouri
While the City Museum is closed to visitors, the museum staff, artists and historians have launched City Museum on Air. This series takes place each weekday with an eclectic lineup of programming — everything from free art classes, storytelling sessions and museum tours at upcoming exhibits.
Kohl Children’s Museum | Glenview, Illinois
This winning children’s museum calls itself “The place where awesome lives,” and would-be visitors can bring that awesome into the home through its library of online teaching resources, story time sessions and “Home Zone” projects. Kids can learn how to fold paper airplanes, learn about the physics of wheels or make their own recycled paper.
21. What results in the closing of children’s museums?
A. The spreading of a disease.
B. The decrease of would-be visitors.
C. The readers’ votes on museums.
D. The development of digital programming.
22. When is online programming of City Museum accessible?
A. At weekends. B. At any time. C. On weekdays. D. On holidays.
23. What do The Magic House and Kohl Children’s Museum have in common?
A. Stressing hands-on experience. B. Demonstrating how 4 wheel works.
C. Offering story-telling courses. D. Teaching how to copy animal figures.
B
It’s been four and a half months since 46-year-old man called George Floyd died after pleading he couldn’t breathe as a Minneapolis officer knelt(跪） on his neck. The four officers involved were fired and Derek Chauvin, who pressed his knee on the man’s neck, was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. In the days since Floyd’s death, thousands poured onto the country’s streets to protest（抗议） the killing and those who died before Floyd as a result of police brutality.
The demonstrations (示威游行) began in Minneapolis and spread like wildfire across the US— Los Angeles, Atlanta, Washington, DC, Miami, New York City and Chicago all saw crowds demonstrating. Many protests were peaceful, with people holding “Black Lives Matter” and “I can’t breathe” signs, shouting loudly and armed with face masks for protection against coronavirus. But some groups turned violent over the weekend, setting fires to buildings and police cars, breaking through windows of businesses, looting (抢劫) and fighting with police forces. Police responded forcefully, shooting tear gas and rubber bullets at the crowds and arresting hundreds throughout the countries. In New York City, a police vehicle was seen driving through a crowd of protesters. In Atlanta, two officers were fired after their violent arrest of two college students was caught on video. It’s still unclear what the coming days will look like.
To help control the violence, at least 40 cities lawfully established curfews (宵禁) and more than a dozen governors organized National Guard army. In the nation’s capital, a similar scene. Just before 8 p.m. Sunday night, armed officers and protesters remained in a standoff in downtown Washington as crowds threw water bottles at police and police responded with flash bangs and pepper spray. In New York, a group of protesters remained in Manhattan as night fell, facing off with police after several fires were set and some stores were looted. Officials in several cities have warned that those who are looting stores and creating scenes of chaos are not there to protest Floyd’s death.
What does the underlined word “brutality” mean in Paragraph 1?
A. thoughtful assistance B. proper defence
C. violent treatment or behavior D. unfair treatment
What can we learn from Paragraph 2?
The protests will end in a few days.
All protesters in the US were peacefully holding signs.
Police used forceful measures trying to control the situation.
There were wildfires in many cities across the US
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
The protesters looted stores to protest Floyd’s death.
The police brutally arrested the protesters during the demonstrations.
The protesters will be arrested while taking part in the demonstrations.
The police responded to the acts of violence with flash bangs and pepper spray.
Which can be the best title of this passage?
Protesters are under control
Police commit violent behavior
George Floyd’s death is sorrowful
Racial discrimination sparks violence
C
Race walking shares many fitness benefits with running, research shows, while most likely contributing to fewer injuries. It does, however, have its own problem.
Race walkers are conditioned athletes. The longest track and field event at the Summer Olympics is the 50-kilometer race walk, which is about five miles longer than the marathon. But the sport’s rules require that a race walker’s knees stay straight through most of the leg swing and one foot remain in contact (接触) with the ground at all times. It’s this strange form that makes race walking such an attractive activity, however, says Jaclyn Norberg, an assistant professor of exercise science at Salem State University in Salem, Mass.
Like running, race walking is physically demanding, she says, According to most calculations, race walkers moving at a pace of six miles per hour would burn about 800 calories(卡路里) per hour, which is approximately twice as many as they would burn walking, although fewer than running, which would probably burn about 1,000 or more calories per hour.
However, race walking does not pound the body as much as running does, Dr. Norberg says. According to her research, runners hit the ground with as much as four times their body weight per step, while race walkers, who do not leave the ground, create only about 1.4 times their body weight with each step.
As a result, she says, some of the injuries associated with running, such as runner’s knee, are uncommon among race walkers. But the sport’s strange form does place considerable stress on the ankles and hips, so people with a history of such injuries might want to be cautious in adopting the sport. In fact, anyone wishing to try race walking should probably first consult a coach or experienced racer to learn proper technique, she says. It takes some practice.
28. Why are race walkers conditioned athletes?
A. They must run long distances.
B. They are qualified for the marathon.
C. They have to follow special rules.
D. They are good at swinging their legs.
29. What advantage does race walking have over running?
A. It’s more popular at the Olympics.
B. It’s less challenging physically.
C. It’s more effective in body building.
D. It’s less likely to cause knee injuries.
30. What is Dr. Norberg’s suggestion for someone trying race walking?
A. Getting experts’ opinions. B. Having a medical checkup.
C. Hiring an experienced coach. D. Doing regular exercises.
31. Which word best describes the author’s attitude to race walking?
A. Skeptical. B. Objective.
C. Tolerant. D. Unconcerned.
D
The connection between people and plants has long been the subject of scientific research. Recent studies have found positive effects. A study conducted in Youngstown，Ohio，for example, discovered that greener areas of the city experienced less crime. In another，employees were shown to be 15% more productive when their workplaces were decorated with houseplants.
The engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT)have taken it a step further changing the actual composition of plants in order to get them to perform diverse，even unusual functions. These include plants that have sensors(传感器） printed onto their leaves to show when they’re short of water and a plant that can detect harmful chemicals in groundwater. ＂We’re thinking about how we can engineer plants to replace functions of the things that we use every day,＂explained Michael Strano, a professor of chemical engineering at MIT.
One of his latest projects has been to make plants grow(发光)in experiments using some common vegetables. Strano’s team found that they could create a faint light for three-and-a-half hours. The light，about one-thousandth of the amount needed to read by，is just a start. The technology, Strano said, could one day be used to light the rooms or even to turn tree into self-powered street lamps（灯）.
In the future，the team hopes to develop a version of the technology that can be sprayed onto plant leaves in a one-off treatment that would last the plant’s lifetime. The engineers are also trying to develop an on and off＂switch＂where the glow would fade when exposed to daylight.
Lighting accounts for about 7% of the total electricity consumed （消耗）in the US. Since lighting is often far removed from the power source(电源) — such as the distance from a power plant to street lamps on a remote highway— a lot of energy is lost during transmission(传输).
Glowing plants could reduce this distance and therefore help save energy.
32. What is the first paragraph mainly about?
A. A new study of different plants.
B. A big fall in crime rates.
C. Employees from various workplaces.
D. Benefits from green plants.
33. What is the function of the sensors printed on plant leaves by MIT engineer?
A. To detect plants’ lack of water
B. To change compositions of plants
C. To make the life of plants longer.
D. To test chemicals in plants.
34. What can we expect of the glowing plants in the future?
A. They will speed up energy production.
B. They may transmit electricity to the home.
C. They might help reduce energy consumption.
D. They could take the place of power plants.
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Can we grow more glowing plants?
B. How do we live with glowing plants?
C. Could glowing plants replace lamps?
D. How are glowing plants made pollution-free?
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，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。
Everyone knows that fish is good for health. 36 But it seems that many people don’t cook fish at home. Americans eat only about fifteen pounds of fish per person per year, but we eat twice as much fish in restaurants as at home. Buying, storing, and cooking fish isn’t difficult. 37 This text is about how to buy and cook fish in an easy way.
38 Fresh fish should smell sweet: you should feel that you’re standing at the ocean’s edge. Any fishy or strong smell means the fish isn’t fresh. 39 When you have bought a fish and arrive home, you’d better store the fish in the refrigerator if you don’t cook it immediately, but fresh fish should be stored in your fridge for only a day or two. Frozen fish isn’t as tasty as the fresh one.
There are many common methods used to cook fish. 40 First, lean it and season it with your choice of spices(调料). Put the whole fish on a plate and steam it in a steam pot for 8 to 10 minutes if it weighs about one pound. (A larger one will take more time.) Then, it’s ready to serve.
A. Do?not?buy?it.
B. The?easiest?is?to?steam?it.
C. This?is?how?you?can?do?it.
D. It?just?requires?a?little?knowledge.
E. The?fish?will?go?bad?within?hours.
F. When?buying?fish, you?should?first?smell?it.
G. The?fats?in?fish?are?thought?to?help?prevent?heart?disease.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Lainey finished third grade. She had good grades and could read 41 grade level, but she did not like to read. On a family car trip, her Aunt Dede pulled out a copy of Harry Potter, as a surprise for her 42 . But Lainey took one look at it, 43 her eyes, and said, “Boring!”
Aunt Dede, a teacher, had read the book to her students, and they loved it. 44 the youngest children in the class were 45 by the story. They 46 with great interest and then 47 joined in grand conversations about Harry`s adventures.
“How can you say it`s 48 ? Have you read it? ” asked Aunt Dede.
“No, it`s too long and it doesn`t have any 49 .” complained Lainey.
“Oh, that`s where you are 50 ;there are lots of pictures. Every page is full of pictures; you just have to read the words to 51 them. It`s like magic.”
“Nice try , Aunt Dede,” Lainey replied 52 from the back seat.
Another 53 was in order. “Well, if you don’t want to read it, give it 54 .Maybe your mom would 55 hearing the story.” The book sailed through the air to Aunt Dede and she began to read it aloud. By the end of the first chapter,　56　 were coming from the back seat:“Please read a little　57　.”
Lainey is an example of an 58　reader. As shown here, Lainey can become 　59　about reading when 　60　 with literature on topics that interest her, and when the people around her model involvement in the reading process.
41.A.within B.on C.to D. above
42.A.daughter B.niece C.student D.friend
43.A.opened B.dried C.rolled D.shaded
44.A.Even B.Still C.Just D.Yet
45.A.surprised B.annoyed C.puzzled D.attracted.
46.A.read B.told C.listened D.wrote
47.A.suspectedly B.anxiously C.calmly D.enthusiastically
48.A.amazing B.boring C.ridiculous D.humorous
49.A.pictures B.stories C.adventures D.conversations
50.A.crazy B.foolish C.wrong D.different
51.A.see B.match C.show D.recognize
52.A.sourly B.patiently C.eagerly D.shyly
53.A.idea B.try C.belief D.behavior
54.A.away B.out C.in D.back
55.A.enjoy B.admit C.mind D.finish
56.A.decisions B.requests C.comments D.promises
57.A.more?clearly?? B.longer?? C.louder?? D.more?carefully
58.A.unpleasant?? B.innocent?? C.unwilling??? D.independent?
59.A.astonished?? ? B.worried?? C.confused?? D.excited
60.A.presented?? ? B.concerned? C.disturbed??? D.replaced
第II卷
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：语法填空 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1词）或括号内所给单词的正确形式。
Visiting Xi'an was once my dream. It became a reality when I was admitted to a training course in China along with two other ladies. Finally, the day arrived _ 61 I landed at Xianyang International Airport in early August. As soon as I landed, I 62_ ( feel ) a change in the atmosphere. I saw people 63 (stand) in queues waiting for their turn at the immigration desk. Afterwards, we were transported to the office in the International Exhibition Center. China had invited 64 (participant) from twenty-three developing countries to share digital television broadcasting techniques 65 them.
In my 20 days in Xi'an, I got the opportunity to observe Chinese culture 66 (close) and thus 67 left an unforgettable mark on me. Now, Xi'an is like my second home. Since I came back to Pakistan, I have been missing Xi'an badly.
My 20-day stay in Xi'an was 68 great experience. It was a learning opportunity, and also a chance to 69 ( broad ) my understanding of diversity.
I learned that despite differences of colors, heights, races and religions, all human beings 70 ( tie ) by the bond of humanity, and that the future of nations is global with development and peace.
第二节： 短文改错 （满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
When I came into the lecture hall, many reporters seemed very exciting. They were discussing about their stories for the newspaper. Then Junior 3 reporters shared their experience of what to improve their English and wrote better articles. I listened carefully and took notes. Before that , our teacher talked about writing skills. She taught us useful way to build a good story structure and stress the theme of a story. I wrote them and planned to practice later. Many students are afraid to write articles by English, but I am not. Even though I have made mistakes and haven’t always written very well, I still keep writing. It will be wonderfully when my article gets publish!
第三节 书面表达 （满分25分）
假定你是李华，你的英国外教Mr. Green非常喜欢中国民间音乐。请你给他写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加你校组织的师生民乐演奏会，内容包括：
1. 提出邀请；
2. 演奏会的时间、地点、活动安排等；
3. 表示期待。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：民乐演奏会Folk Music Concert
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高二上学期半期考试英语答案

听力：1-5 BBAAB 6-10ABAAC 11-15 CABAC 16-20 ACBCC
阅读：21—23ACA 24—27CCDD 28—31CDAB 32—35DACC 36-40 GDFAB
完型：41-45.D B C A D 46-50.C D B A C 51-55.A A B D A 56-60 B C C D A
语法填空：
61.when 62. felt 63. standing 64. participants 65.with
66. closely 67.it 68. a 69. broaden 70.are tied
改错：
exciting--excited 72.about删去 73.what--how 74. wrote--write 75.Before--After
76.way-ways 77.them后加down 78.by--in 79.wonderfully-wonderful 80.publish-published
书面表达参考范文　
Dear Mr. Green,
There will be a Folk Music Concert in our school with the aim of enriching our school life. Knowing that you are interested in Chinese folk music, I'd like to invite you to attend it.
The concert is to be held at 7：00 pm this Sunday in the lecture hall of our school, which features a lot of traditional Chinese folk music works. Some teachers and students will play many beautiful music pieces using traditional instruments, such as erhu, pipa and guzheng. I'm sure they will give you a very impressive concert, from which you will learn more about Chinese folk music.
Looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua