河北石家庄市藁城区2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷 Word版含答案（无听力音频无文字材料）

藁城区高二年级第二学期期中考试·英语
第一节 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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小 题和阅读下一个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is the man in time for ?
A. The party. B. The lecture. C. The discussion.
2.When did the woman get home last night?
A. At 7. B. At 8:30. C.At 9.
3.Where are the speakers?
A. In Australia. B. In Canada. C. In England.
4.What does the woman say about the man ?
A. He wears less. B. He likes bears. C.He looks fat.
5.What will the woman do this weekend?
A. Read books. B. Do outdoor sports. C.Watch a movie.
第二节 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.When did the woman’s computer go wrong?
A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.
7.What’s wrong with the woman’s computer?
A. It won’t start. B.It can’t connect. C. It has no Internet access.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题
8.What does the man think of the woman’s description?
A.Brief. B.Untrue. C. Excellent.
9.What are the speakers talking about?
A.Wedding photographs. B.Wedding celebrations
C.Wedding decorations
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题
10.On which day will the opening ceremony be held?
A. May 19th B.May 20th C.May 23rd
11.How much is the daily entry fee a person?
A. 15 euros. B. 20euros. C.35euros.
12.What advantage does the Hermica Hotel have ?
A. Beautiful views. B. Convenient traffic.
C.Accommodation discount.
听第9段材料回答第13至16题
13.What is the woman?
A. A teacher. B.A reporter. C.An editor
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14.What gave Ben the idea of designing T-shirts?
A. A TV program. B. A birthday present. C. A school magazine.
15.How did Ben put designs on his T-shirt?
By ironing them on it.
By sewing them on it.
C.By drawing them on it.
16.What did Ben’s classmates respond to his designs?
A.They laughed at him. B.They followed him.
C.They helped him.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17.What kind of book has been published till now?
A.An e-book. B. An audiobook. C.A free online book.
18.Why did the author plan to publish the book?
A.To cheer children up at home.
B.To meet her children’s wishes.
C.To show her past life to the public.
19. What will she do with the money from the book sales?
Give it to charity. B. Hold a contest. C.Start a project.
20.What will be special for the regular book?
A.It can be read for free.
It doesn’t include magic.
C.Its pictures will be created by kids.
第二部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。Istanbul& Faces
Titled" Timeless City: Istanbul& Faces", the Turkey photography exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of Istanbul and Shanghai's Sistership. The 42-year-old photographer focuses on the distinctive(独特的）historical quarters and the atmosphere that spreads in Istanbul. His work also pays respects to its people as well, with well-defined portraits.
Date: Till Jan. 18, 10 a. m. -4 p. m. Venue: Shanghai Art Collection
Museum.
Knitted Works
The knitted(编织的）show is aimed at raising awareness of post natal depression. The works were created by more than 20 mothers from different cities. All the knitted dolls and other works will be sold with the profits(利益）going to charity when the
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exhibition ends. If you are interested in the knitted works, you can order a special piece.
Date: Till Jan. 1, 7 a. m. -9p. m. Venue: Bl Jinxiu Fun.
Old Shanghai Teahouse
The newly-opened zone at Shanghai Dungeon features nostalgic sets and experiences for visitors to have" scary fun". Visitors can wear traditional Chinese costumes and take photos with the performers.
Date: Daily, 11 a. m. -8 p. m. Venue: Mosaic Shanghai Mail.
Musical Titanic
The Tony Awards winning musical" Titanic" is in Shanghai with more than 100 characters cast. The impressive stage effects promise to take the audience to the bottom of the ocean.
Date: Till Jan 22, 2 p. m. -7:30 p. m. Venue: SAIC Shanghai Culture
Square.
21．Where should you go if you want to learn more about Turkey's history?
A．Shanghai Art Collection Museum.
B．Mosaic Shanghai Mail.
C．B1 Jinxiu Fun.
D．SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.
22．What can we know about knitted works?
A．People can have a talk with the creators.
B．All the works can be sold when the show begins.
C．The show offers people chances to learn how to make one.
D．They were made by people from different places.
23．What makes the Musical Titanic special?
A．Its opening time is the longest.
B．It raises money for a special purpose.
C．It offers a lifelike experience under water.
D．It allows interacting with performers.
B
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My First Marathon（马拉松）
A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant
not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.
I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher
required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I was ＂not athletic＂.
The idea that I was ＂not athletic＂ stuck with me for years. When I started
running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!
The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I
woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!
At mile 3, I passed a sign: ＂GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!＂
By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21, I was starving!
As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact,
I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.
Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗 标签), I can now call myself a ＂marathon winner＂.
What was the author’s thought when he was in a month before the marathon?
A. He was well trained B. He felt scared
He made up his mind to run D. He lost hope
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To acknowledge the support of his teacher.
To amuse the readers with a funny story.
To show he was not talented in sports.
To share a precious memory.
How was the author’s first marathon?
A. He made it. B. He quit halfway.
He got the first prize. D. He walked to the end.
What does the story mainly tell us?
A man owes his success to his family support.
A winner is one with a great effort of will.
Failure is the mother of success.
One is never too old to learn.
C
Half of the world's beaches could disappear by 2100, a study published in the journal Nature Climate Change suggests.
Michalis Vousdoukas, of the European Union's Joint Research Center in Ispra, Italy,
was the lead researchist. "Tourist areas which have sandy beaches as their main selling point will probably face strong consequences," he said. Aside from economic value, beaches play an important environmental role. "Sandy beaches are important habitats supporting a wide range of species. They also protect the coast from the effects of storms, so without sandy beaches other inland environments can be affected by the effects of waves and saltwater entering," Vousdoukas added.
The main causes are rising sea-level and erosion (侵蚀)from storms, the study says,
which warned of the near-disappearance of almost half of the world's sandy beaches
by the end of the century. Beaches in the United States will be “greatly affected”，as
will shorelines in Canada, Mexico, China and Chile. In the U. S. , beaches along the East Coast and the Gulf Coast will experience the most erosion.
Michalis Vousdoukas and other researchers used satellite images to track the way
beaches have changed over the past 30 years and patterned how global warming might affect them in the future. They found that West Africa will see some of the worst losses, where more than 60% of sandy coastline may be lost in countries such as The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. Australia will also take a hit:when the total length of sandy beach projected to be lost is analyzed, Australia would be hit the hardest, with more than 7,000 miles at risk.
What mainly caused the disappearance of half of the world's beaches?
A. Over population and more tourism. B. Severe erosion and coastline losses.
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C. Global warming and climate change. D. Sea-level rise and storm destruction.
29. Which country possibly loses more than half of sandy coastline according to the study?
A. Chile. B. The Gambia. C. Australia. D. The United States.
Why are beaches important to wildlife?
They can provide habitats for species.
They can block out waves and storms.
They can be popular tourist attractions.
They can stop erosion from happening.
What is the author's purpose in writing this text?
A. To introduce beaches. B. To make a comparison.
C. To protect environment. D. To explain a study.
D
When he was two years old, Ben stopped seeing out of his left eye. His mother took him to the doctor and soon discovered he had cancer in both eyes. After possible treatments failed, doctors removed both his eyes. For Ben, vision was gone forever.
But by the time he was seven years old, he had developed a technique for feeling
the world around him: he clicked with his mouth and listened for the returning echoes. This method enabled Ben to determine the locations of open doorways, people, parked cars, garbage cans, and so on. He was echolocating: bouncing his sound waves off objects in the environment and catching the reflections to build a mental model of his surroundings.
Echolocation may sound like an improbable feat for a human, but thousands of
blind people have perfected this skill, just like Ben did. The event has been written about since at least the 1940s, when the word ''echolocation" was first invented in a science article titled “Echolocation by Blind Men , Bats, and Radar.”
How could blindness give rise to the amazing ability to understand the
surroundings with one's ears? The answer lies in a gift on the brain; huge adaptability.
Mother Nature filled our brains with flexibility to adapt to circumstances. Just as sharp teeth and fast legs are useful for survival, so is the brain's ability to reset, which allows for learning, memory, and die ability to develop new skills.
In Ben's case, his brain's flexible wiring repurposed his visual cortex for processing
sound. As a result, Ben had more neurons available to deal with listening information, and this increased processing power allowed Ben to interpret soundwaves in shocking detail. Ben's super-hearing proves a more general rule: the more brain area a particular sense has, the better it performs.
How did Ben “see” after he had his eyes removed?
A. By using a walking stick. B. By asking others for help.
C. By inventing a new system.D. By echolocating surroundings.
What does the underlined word “feat” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Skill. B. Task. C. Sense. D. Invention.
What can we learn from Ben's case?
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A. He laughs best who laughs last. B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. God shuts one door but he opens another. D. Man becomes learned by asking
questions.
In which column of a magazine can we read this passage?
A. Culture Shock. B. Human Biology.
C. Scientific Technology. D. Environmental Protection.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中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。
Some ways to get in shape that don’t feel like exercise
We all know it’s significant to keep fit. For some people, exercising and staying
in shape often seems like a difficult thing. _____36__ Here are some of them to stay in shape, which are simple, fun and relaxing ---- no effort involved!
● Climb up and down the stairs.____37___ Instead, take the stairs. Especially
when you are climbing, stairs are a great cardiovascular( 心 血 管 的 )
exercise for those leg muscles that carry you wherever you go. Going down stairs uses different muscle groups, so it’s also important to take the stairs on your way back down.
● ____38___ One easy way to stay fit is to move more during the day. Instead
of spending your spare time sitting in front of your desk, take time away from work and go out. Whether it’s to do your shopping, to visit friends or to explore new places, you’ll up your steps for the day and get rid of some stress.
● Travel by bike. If you live in a city, travel by bike when the weather is warm
rather than travelling by car, or combine cycling with public transport. Whether in the city or the countryside, cycling is a fun and easy activity. ___39____
● Drink more water. Plenty of water is just as important as a healthy diet, says
Kelli Fierras, head trainer at EverybodyFights._____40___ The reason is
that many people tend to have coffee or other soft drinks. Astually, according to scientist, men should drink 3.7 liters a day, and woman should drink 2.7 liters a day.
Take a walk when possible.
Have a rest from your work
Avoid lifts if you want to stay in shape.
It seems to take a back seat most days.
Why not include it as part of your next holiday?
Therefore, most of us are ready to give up easily.
But there are many habits easy to be your daily routine.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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I understood Chinese cultures only seen on TV and in books but only made little headway(进步) learning Chinese. __41__ , it did not matter. The patience, generosity and ___42__ of strangers left me pleasantly surprised with Beijing.
I rarely(很少地) needed Chinese. On my birthday, for example, I
was ___43__ in the city. Everyone I knew was out of town, so I decided to ___44__ a day of it myself. I went shopping. After three happy hours, I went confidently up to the counter and for a minute, I __45_ everyone spoke English.
But after__46__ my items, the woman behind the counter spoke in Chinese, and
all I could do was stare __47__. I thought she was asking cash or card, so I pulled out some notes, but she __48__ her head. We stood there for a few
minutes __49__ another cashier said, “A couple of your purchases are part of the sale
and cannot be exchanged or __50__ once bought.”
Another day, I went to the police station as I had lost my wallet in a ___51__ land. During that 20-minute talk, I realized the eagerness(热心) and __52__ of people.
Speaking in a mix of Chinese and English, the young police officer did all he
could to put me __53__. He knew that as foreigners we were nervous at the police station, so he smiled and spoke. In the end, the procedure(过程) took a couple of hours and the wallet did not __54__ anymore. I had made a friend.
There are many ___55__ and unforgettable memories of getting by
without Chinese , but perhaps without the friends’ help, Beijing may not have been so easy to navigate.
41.A. Lastly B. C. Instead D. However
42.A. warmth B. efforts C. sacrifice D. promise
43. A. still B. alone C. only D. even
44.A. do B. need C. make D. plan
45. A. realized B. recognized C. assumed D. guaranteed
46.A. examining B. showing up C. assessing D. ringing up
47.A. helplessly B. poorly C. quickly D. patiently
48.A. waved B. shook C. nodded D. hung
49.A. after B. as C. until D. for
50.A. accepted B. canceled C. broken D. returned
51.A. different B. same C. foreign D. new
52.A. kindness B. wisdom C. excitement D. happiness
53.A. for sure B. in place C. in order D. at ease
54. A. return B. stay C. change D. matter
55.A. interesting B. pleasant C. amusing D. admiring
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。
A young Tibetan boy 56 (name) Ding zhen, has caught millions of
people’s hearts with his “clean eyesand pure smile.”
About a few 57 (month) ago, aphotographer went to take pictures in
Litang, a remote place in Sichuan province, and he accidentally 58 (shoot) a
vedio of Ding zhen. In the vedio, Dingzhen was seen walking in front of his home and
smiling 59 (shy) towards the camera.
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The photographer posted the vedio on Douyin, and it soon spread rapidly,
60 (gather) over two million likes and more than 100,000 comments. Some
netizens(网民) even created a new phrase for Dingzhen –Sweet Wild Boy, 61
means a boy with both sweet and wild looks.
After becoming an internet hit, Dingzhen served as the local tourism
ambassador and filmed “The World of Dingzhen” to speak 62 his hometown. The
film soon brought 63 into people’s vision.
Dingzhen’s outstanding 64 (popular) has great significance that goes
beyond an internet hit. Dingzhen’s instant fame not only has changed his own life, but
also brought 65 (many) opportunities to his hometown’s cultural and tourism
development than ever.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华。北京2022年冬奥组委会正在招募志愿者，其职责为接待各国运动员及宣传中国文化，组委会要求志愿者能够熟练运用英语，请你用英文写一封申请信。
内容包括：1.申请原因； 2.你的优势； 3.相关经历。
注意 1. 词数80左右;
2. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I have learned that volunteers for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games are needed，
第二节（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。
Jim slumped on the couch. Mother’s Day was coming up, and he didn’t have a present. “ How can I buy a present without any money?” he thought.
Jim picked up the newspaper that was lying on the couch. He noticed a large
advertisement on the front page. The local department store was sponsoring a contest. “ Tell us why your mom is special and win a shopping spree (疯狂购物) for her,” said the ad.
“ This is perfect!” thought Jim. He ran to his room with the newspaper. Taking a pencil and a blank piece of paper from his desk, he started to write.
“ My mom is the best mother in the world. She always makes a lunch for me to
take to school, and she never forgets my dessert. She reads as many books to me before bed as I want. She always remembers to check under the bed for monsters. And she gives the best hug, but never in front of my friends, who would laugh at me for hugging my mom.”
Jim liked what he had written. He copied it neatly and got an envelope and a
stamp from his dad. He ran to the mailbox with his entry (参赛作品). “ Mom will love having a shopping spree,” he thought.
Jim checked the mailbox every day for hie prize. Days passed by, and then weeks.
Soon it was the day before Mother’s Day. Jim still hadn’t heard anything about the contest.
“ What am I going to do now?” he wondered. He didn’t have a present, and he
didn’t have a shopping spree, and he still didn’t have any money. He had to think of
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something. Jim closed his eyes and curled his toes and thought so hard that his ears hurt.
注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右.
2. 请按如下格式作答.
Paragraph 1:
Suddenly he had an idea. _________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________
Paragraph2:
The next morning Jim handed his present to his mom. _________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________
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英语月考答案
听力：1-5. CCBAA 6-10. BCCAB 11-15. BCBAA 16-20. BCAAC
阅读：21-23.ADC 24-27 .CCAB 28-31. DBAC 32-35. DACB
36-40 .GCAED
完型: 41-45. DABCC 46-50. DABCD 51-55. CABDB
语法填空 56. named 57. months 58. shot 59. shyly 60. gathering
61. which 62. for 63. it 64. popularity 65. more
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I have learned that volunteers for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games are needed， I'm writing to apply for this position..
As a native of Beijing，I think it's a privilege and duty for me to offer the best voluntary service to our foreign guests and meanwhile promote Chinese culture.
I believe I am qualified for the job. With a good command of English.,I'm confident in giving players guidance and help as required. What's more，I have an extensive knowledge of winter sports，which will prove helpful in communicating with players. In addition，I have been involved in several international exchange programmes, and enjoy spreading our culture to foreigners.
I'd appreciate it if you could offer me the opportunity. Thank you for your time and consideration.
yours sincerely，
Li Hua
读后续写参考范文
Paragrap 1:
Suddenly he had an idea. He fumbled in his drawers and fortunately found a piece of delicate and fragrant paper. He sat down straight on his chair, and began to write a letter in his best handwriting as a Mother’s Day present. “ Dear mom, I’m writing this to tell you that you are the best mother in the world...” With a sincere heart, Jim finished the letter and sealed it in an envelope, his lips curving into a smile.
Paragraph 2:
The next morning Jim handed his present to his mom. Finishing reading the letter, his mom swept him into her arms with her eyes wet as if she wanted to squeeze the breath out of him. “ Thank you, my dear!” she sniffled, hugging Jim more tightly. Leaning against his mother’s shoulder, Jim slowly explained why he chose to write a letter as a gift. After hearing the reason, his mom gently combed her fingers through
his hair, saying, “ To me, your letter is better than a thousand shopping sprees.” Hugging each other, they felt delighted as if they were in possession of everything. Indeed, love should be made known to loved ones.