四川省成都市高埂中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期中模拟英语试题 Word版含答案（无听力试题）

四川省高埂中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期中模拟英语试卷
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Best musicals and shows in London’s West End
Thriller-Live
See Thriller-Live, a musical in memory of Michael Jackson and the Jacksons. The show joined London’s West End after three UK tours and popularity across Europe. Celebrate the career of the King of Pop during non-stop hits at this top London theatre show.
Prices from ?32.72
The Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s famous musical, The Phantom of the Opera, tells the tale of a shadowy character who attempts to make Christina the leading lady of the Paris Opera. With a fantastic plot and breathtaking scene, this long- running show is one of the must-see musicals in London.
Prices: from ?30.75
The Book of Mormon
This comedy musical follows the plight of a pair of teenage Mormon missionaries sent to convert a village in a dangerous part of Uganda. The brainchild of South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, The Book of Mormon has won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Prices: from ?24.60
Matilda The Musical
Be wowed by the Royal Shakespeare Company’s multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical. Roald Dahl’s celebrated story bursts into life in this West End musical by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin. Children and adults alike will be delighted by the little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Prices: from ?24.00
21. What is The Phantom of the Opera special for?
A．It’s attractive story. B．It’s beautiful songs.
C．It’s excellent costumes. D．It’s experienced actors.
22. Both kids and adults are most likely to enjoy_ .
A．Thriller-Live B．Matilda The Musical
C．The Book of Mormon D．The Phantom of the Opera
23．What does the text mainly aim to do?
A．Evaluate musicals. B．Criticize musicals.
C．Analyze musicals. D．Advertise musicals.
B
Kanda really doesn't like to walk alone. The scientist from a research institute of intelligent robots finds the experience so boring that he'd rather drive－even though he lives close to his lab and knows that walking is healthy. “I enjoy walking with someone, like with my wife, with my daughter,” Kanda said. “But they are not always available.”
So Kanda, who specializes in human-like bots, developed a robotic walking partner that could make small talk based on its surroundings, which, he hopes, might motivate people to get out and exercise more. The bot rests on a person's shoulder like a boxy parrot. It weighs about a pound and a half and sits roughly 8.5 inches high, and is 3.5 inches wide and 10 inches long. A microphone, a speaker, and an internal camera allow it to communicate. It's even equipped with a smile.
Kanda and his team collected video from five different locations, including a garden and a shopping mall, and created a dataset of small talk topics related to each location. Then they programmed the robot to associate visual cues with specific topics. A special speech software provided the robot with a voice. Near a group of parked cars, for example, it might say，“In a big parking lot, sometimes I forget where I parked.”
They tested the robot on 15 volunteers, 10 males and 5 females, who were paid and averaged about 26 years old. “Have you ever blown a puff of dandelion (蒲公英) seeds into the air？” The robot asked a participant, who smiled and responded, “Yes, I often did that when I was a child.” Although several participants noted the robot's weight, Kanda was surprised that no one considered the experience strange or funny. “I guess people enjoy new technologies,” he said.
Just like a human partner, Kanda's bot isn't perfect. It's not able to go for walks in heavy rain and, while the robot can make expressions, it can't really hold a conversation, about which Kanda is most worried. Despite its limits, Kanda was comforted by the bot's presence. “I felt a kind of sense of being with someone,” he said, “particularly when it spoke.”
24. Why does Kanda have the idea of developing a robotic walking partner?
A．Because he wants someone to accompany him while walking.
B．Because he has never developed a robot like a parrot.
C．Because his family are unwilling to walk with him.
D．Because he is crazy about developing robots.
25. What characteristic does the robot have?
A．It can “speak” and “see”.
B．It can walk like a human being.
C．It can communicate with people freely.
D．It is much more humorous than a real person.
26. What is necessary for the robot to function?
A．A small size.
B．A boxy shape.
C．A human partner.
D．A speech software.
27. What is Kanda most likely to do about his robot next?
A．To make it more convenient to carry.
B．To improve its conversational skills.
C．To enable it to walk in heavy rain.
D．To better its sound system.
C
Do you have a younger brother? Does he always get in trouble? Well, there might be some science behind that.
According to a report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, second-born boys are more likely than first-borns to behave badly, which could be why you from time to time consider your younger brothers or sisters sprites.
Researchers, who explored data from tens of thousands of sibling (兄弟姐妹) pairs from Denmark and Florida, found second-born boys are 20 to 40% more likely to have behavioral problems. If you’re the second-born child, you may want to have a little chat with your parents. The reason why second-born siblings may be worse behaved than first-borns is that parents tend to pay less attention to them.
“Second-born children tend to have less attention from the mother than their older siblings because first-born children experience their mother’s maternity leaves(产假). Firstborns enjoy the rewards of not only their own time with mum following their birth, but the time mum takes off with younger siblings, too,” the authors explain.
It’s not just about the parents, however. Speaking to NRP, co-author Joseph Doyle said, “The first-born has role models, who are adults. And the second, later-born children have role models who are slightly unreasonable 2-year-olds, you know, their older siblings. The difference of parental investments and the sibling influences probably contribute to these differences we see in the labor market and what we find in behaviors against regulations, even against laws. It’s just very difficult to separate those two things because they happen at the same time.
The results, the authors argue, have an important effect on social policy.
28. What does the underlined word “sprites” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．losers. B．troublemakers.
C．close companions. D．parents’ pets.
29. According to the report, what influences the second-born children’s behavior?
A．Challenges of their elder siblings. B．Fewer chances of talking with others.
C．More family problems they are faced with. D．The amount of attention they receive from parents.
30. Joseph Doyle holds the opinion that the older siblings_____ .
A．have the same role models as their younger ones
B．are not to blame for their younger siblings’ failure
C．are partly responsible for their younger siblings’ problems
D．affect the parental investment and the labor market participation
31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A．Why the second-born tend to be misbehaved
B．How parents improve family relationships
C．Social policy guides family education
D．Parents prefer first-born kids
D
National Treasure has Chinese audiences fired up. But don't confuse it with the Hollywood action film of the same name, in which the hidden history of the United States going back around 250 years is discovered. In the Chinese show producers are lucky –China has a much longer history, and their plan to introduce relics is welcomed by the Palace Museum in the Forbidden City, and eight key province-level museums.
Yu Lei, director of the show, explained how items are chosen, "Our standard is not to choose the most precious items. We want the ones with most attractive stories. These cultural relics are like aged people. They have so much to tell us. If people are bored, there is something wrong with our methods," she said.
In each 100-minute period, three key exhibits from a museum are introduced by entertainment stars, called the "guardians of the national treasure", through short stage dramas, telling the history of the legends behind the items. Some lesser-known stories on how the items were unearthed are featured in the show. In the periods, people are also invited on stage to share their stories linked to such relics. Knowledge, entertainment, taste and an accessible approach have been put together in one show. When people see cultural relics in this lively way, they feel history.
The aim of the show is not to create a hit program but to attract more people to museums. More seasons of National Treasure are planned, and some treasures from the show are to be featured in a touring exhibition soon after the first season ends. A show like this fuels people's pride in their country.
32. We can learn that National Treasure is a(n) .
A．historical program aimed at creating a hot topic
B．Hollywood action film telling the whole American history
C．Chinese show introducing relics through short dramas
D．exhibition welcomed by nine province-level museums
33. What Yu Lei said shows that they .
A．like cultural relics whose stories can be told by aged people
B．choose some valuable items with most attractive stories behind
C．think something is wrong with their methods of choosing relics
D．don’t like the most precious items because they’re not attractive
34. Who may be invited to introduce the exhibits?
A．Film experts. B．Ordinary people.
C．Museum guides. D．Entertainment stars.
35. In which part of a newspaper can you most probably read the text?
A．Science B．Health
C．Economy D．Culture
第二节(共5小题；每小题2分, 满分l0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。
Known locally as sakura, the cherry blossoms in Japan are popular with both locals and tourists alike. For the Japanese, sakura hold much cultural and historical significance that goes deeper than their obvious beauty. 36
Sakura are usually only in full bloom (盛开) for about one week. 37 The flowers are so small and round that when they eventually start to fall, it’s almost like watching snow fall from the skies.
The specific time of the cherry blossom season varies from region to region each year. Luckily, the Japanese Meteorological Corporation (日本气象厅) has done all the work. Each year it posts forecasts of when the blooming will begin in each region. 38 They also depends heavily on temperature patterns.
39 There are a number of celebrations, so you’re likely to find a hanami party wherever you go. What makes up a hanami party, besides sakura viewing, is eating and drinking. Groups of people will set up camp in a park and have a picnic under the trees. Some bring home-cooked meals, some make food on the go and others buy pre-prepared food. 40
It’s easy to plan your trip around the sakura.
Most people bring beer or other drinks to mark the occasion.
Many people hold flower-watching parties known as hanami.
The predictions aren’t just looking at the weather months in advance.
The JMC will release updated forecasts with the newest information.
The pink flowers have inspired poets, artists and soldiers for centuries.
If you manage to catch the tail end of the blooming, you’ll see the beautiful event.
第三部分：语言知识运用?（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Whenever we hear about "the homeless", most of us think of the developing world. But the 41 is that homelessness is everywhere. For example, how many of us would expect to see people living on the streets of a 42 country like Germany?
Kurt Muller and his wife Rita have spent eleven years making 43 for the homeless of Berlin, Germany's capital. They first 44 one long hot summer when most Germans were 45 on holiday. Kurt Muller and his wife stayed at home, made sandwiches, 46 a table in the street and gave food to the homeless.
The Mullers soon realized that food and clothing weren't 47 . “What these people also need is warmth and 48 , ” says Rita. The Mullers didn’t 49 to give their phone number to the street people and told them to phone anytime. Rita 50 there was somebody at home to answer the phone and their home was always 51 to anyone who couldn’t face another night on the street.
The couple were soon 52 all their time and money, so Kurt visited food and clothing companies to 53 donations. Today, over thirty companies 54 donate food and other goods to the cause and volunteers help to 55 them to the homeless. The public also give clothes and money and a shoe producer 56 new shoes.
Kurt and Rita receive no 57 for their hard work. “We feel like parents,” says Rita, “and parents shouldn’t 58 money for helping their children. The love we get on the streets is our salary. Though Rita admits she often gets 59 . She says she will continue with her work because she likes the feeling of having made a 60 in the world.
41．A．result B．reason C．truth D．idea
42．A．traditional B．wealthy C．typical D．developing
43．A．meals B．houses C．preparations D．suggestions
44．A．called B．met C．began D．left
45．A．asleep B．away C．across D．alone
46．A．brought up B．gave away C．put aside D．set up
47．A．necessary B．enough C．helpful D．expensive
48．A．fame B．freedom C．caring D．courage
49．A．intend B．agree C．pretend D．hesitate
50．A．made sure B．found out C．made sense D．worked out
51．A．noisy B．crowded C．open D．near
52．A．spending B．wasting C．taking D．costing
53．A．pay for B．carry out C．look into D．ask for
54．A．completely B．calmly C．regularly D．roughly
55．A．deliver B．sell C．advertise D．lend
56．A．produces B．donates C．designs D．collects
57．A．permission B．support C．direction D．payment
58．A．expect B．raise C．save D．borrow
59．A．surprised B．tired C．excited D．amused
60．A．profit B．rule C．decision D．difference
第II卷（非选择题，共50分）
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处用一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
In December 2019，CNN Travel released a list of the world’s 21 most beautiful streets. Jinli Street from Chengdu is 61 only Chinese street 62 (select) and is placed No. 1.
According to CNN, “Qing Dynasty style wooden houses and shops together with red lanterns and traditional signage (路标) help make Chengdu’s biggest tourist attraction look 63 (pleasing) historic.” Actually, this is not the first time for Jinli Street to be 64 the list. In 2013, former Prime Minister of the Unite Kingdom David Cameron visited the place, 65 (enjoy) Chinese calligraphy and sugar painting and drinking green tea here.
Jinli Street 66 accommodated tourism, shopping and entertainment stretches for 550 meters. Since 67 (it) opening in October 2004, the street 68 (attract) waves of visitors to enjoy the Three Kingdoms Culture and local Sichuan characteristics. The year 2018 witnessed a total of over 18 million 69 (tour). In fact, Jinli Street is a must-go attraction in Chengdu whether or not it 70 (award) the “World’s Most Beautiful Street.”
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
Last Friday I took the subway home as usually. Since our physics teacher had just teach us in class that the escalator (自动扶梯) worked, I decided to see how fast the escalator went. To my surprise, it went a speed of about 40 m/min. The next day, I went to a department store with her cousin Emily. I timed the escalator here too. I found that it was much slower, going about 30 meter every minute. Why? I check on the Internet and found the reason. Stores slow down escalators on a purpose, allowing customers more time to looking at their products.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是李华，阆中将举办国际马拉松赛，届时很多中外选手参加比赛，现招募有英文优势及熟悉本地的志愿者为比赛提供服务，你有意参与。请你用英语给组委会写一封申请信。内容包括：
1.表示感兴趣； 2.个人情况及优势； 3.希望得到回复。
注意：1.词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3.马拉松Marathon
Dear Sir or Madam,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua













英语试题答案
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
1-5ACACB 6-10CBACC 11-15AABBA 16-20BCACB
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分40分）
A篇：21-23 ABD B篇：24-27AADB C篇：28-31BDCA D篇：32-35CBDD
七选五 36-40 FGDCB
第三部分：?（共两节，满分45分）
41—45CBACB 46—50DBCDA 51—55 CADCA 56—60BDABD
语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
61.the 62.selected 63. pleasingly 64. in/on 65. enjoying 66. which/that
67.its 68. has attacted 69.tourists 70. is awarded
短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
书面表达（满分 25 分）
Dear Sir Madam,
I’m glad to learn that you need some volunteers for the International Marathon. I’m quite interested in it.
I am a girl of 18. As a high school student, I have a deep interest in running and I have always been looking forward to the race to be held here. Besides, I have a good command of English and I am considered to be outgoing, reliable and helpful by my friends. What's more, I am familiar with the local conditions. I promise I will offer the best service to whoever takes part in the race.
Thanks for considering my application. I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua