甘肃省民勤县第四中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题.doc

甘肃省民勤县第四中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题

甘肃省民勤县第四中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题

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甘肃省民勤县第四中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题
时间：100分钟　分数：120分
第一部分　阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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
Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours
Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms—disappear!
Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour
Duration:3 hours (4 miles)
Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.
Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.
Duration:3 hours
Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most ,interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线）make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.
Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour
Duration:3 hours (7 miles)
Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as your bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.
1.Which tour do you need to book in advance?
A.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
B.Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.
C.Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D. C.
D.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.
2.What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?
A.Meet famous people.    B.Go to a national park.
C.Visit well-known museums.    D.Enjoy interesting stories 
3.Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?
A.City maps.   B.Cameras. C.Meals   D.Safety lights.

B
Teenager Jamal Hinton got a text. It was an invitation to Thanksgiving from someone who said she was his grandma. He’d never seen the number before and responded “Grandma? Can I have a picture?”
When a picture of Wanda Dench, now 60, popped up, he wrote back “You not my grandma” with a laughing emoji. Hinton, then a high school senior, texted back a picture of himself.
“Can I still get a plate?” he went on to ask, not expecting a response. She shot back, “Of course you can. That’s what grandma’s do…Feed everyone.”
The two talked a few times and Hinton realized Dench was serious about the invitation. She lived in Mesa, Ariz., about a 25-minute drive from his house south of Phoenix. So instead of going to his own grandmother’s house, he showed up at Dench’s.
He was welcomed as family by her, her husband and other Dench relatives, including her actual grandson. What started with a handshake ended with a hug. Their story has since been shared thousands of times on the Internet.
That was last year. The two developed a good friendship, talking regularly as she gave him advice about his life and career. He got another invitation for this year, but this time it was intended and very genuine.
He showed up with his girlfriend and a pumpkin pie.
“She’s like a grandma to me; she gives me advice on keeping my head up in school,” Hinton said. “She asks me about my dreams.”
Dench said that last year when she first realized she had texted a stranger she was embarrassed, but also thought it was amusing. The number previously belonged to her grandson.
“My grandkids thought it was a hoot,” she said. “They tease me to this day about texting a stranger.”
She was really pleasantly surprised that Hinton continued with the relationship and they were more of extended family and, best of all, friends.
4. How did Hinton confirm that the first invitation was not intended for him?
A.By checking the unfamiliar number. B.By sending the laughing emoji.
C.By listening to the strange voice. D.By requesting a picture of the lady.
5. What words can be used to describe Wanda Dench?
A.Serious and genuine. B.Easy-going and caring.
C.Embarrassing and helpful. D.Selfless and friendly.
6.What does the underlined word “hoot” mean in the last but one paragraph?
A.A short shout. B.A funny thing.
C.A terrible mistake. D.An impossible story.
7.What is the best title of the passage?
A.Reunion for Thanksgiving after a mistaken text invitation
B.A Grandma’s invitation to Thanksgiving
C.A stranger’s appearance at the Thanksgiving dinner
D.An amazing get-together for Thanksgiving
C
A warm drink of milk before bed has long been the best choice for those wanting a good night’s sleep. But now a study has found it really does help people nod off—if it is milked from a cow at night.
Researchers have discovered that “night milk” contains more melatonin(褪黑激素), which has been proven to help people feel sleepy and reduce anxiety.
The study, by researchers from Seoul, South Korea, involved mice being fed with dried milk powder made from cows milked both during the day and at night.
Those given night milk, which contained 10 times the amount of melatonin, were less active and less anxious than those fed with the milk collected during daytime, according to the study published in The Journal of Medicinal Food.
Night milk quickened the start of sleep and caused the mice to sleep longer.
While the effect of cows milk harvested at different time has not been tested on humans up to now, taking melatonin drugs has been suggested to those who are struggling to fall asleep at night.
Previous studies have also indicated that milk can be excellent for helping sleep because of the calcium content, which helps people to relax.
Milk is also sugar-free and additive-free with nutritionists recommending skimmed milk as the best choice before bed as it is the least fattening. The more fat you take in before bedtime, the greater burden you will put on your body at night.
8.According to the text, the mice fed with daytime milk_______.
A. started sleep more easily     B. were more anxious
C. were less active               D. woke up later
9.Which of the following is true of melatonin according to the text?
A. It’s been tested on mice for ten years B. It can make people more energetic
C. It’s used in sleeping drugs D. It exists in milk in great amount
10.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Night Milk and Sleep       B. Fat Sugar and Health
C. An Experiment on Mice      D. Milk Drinking and Health
11.How does the author support the theme of the text?
A. By giving examples. B. By stating arguments.
C. By explaining statistical data. D. By providing research results.
D
During my elementary school years, I used to compare my mom with my best friend Tom’s mom.
Tom’s mom always gave her lots of money to buy the most fashionable clothes and favorite food. His mom allowed him to do anything he liked. I really admired Tom. My mom didn’t give me much pocket money and she always told me that I should behave myself. I was annoyed with her.
Whenever I didn’t get what I wanted, I would complain to my mom, Tom’s mom would give him that! I wish she were my mom. Every time, my mom would calmly say “Poor Tom”. I couldn’t understand her. “She shouldn’t be feeling sorry for Tom!” I thought. “She should be feeling sorry for me.”
One day, I couldn’t help saying to Mom, “Poor Tom? Lucky Tom! he gets everything he wants! Why do you feel sorry for him?” I burst into tears.
My mom sat down next to me and said softly. “Yes, I do feel sorry for him. I have been teaching you a lesson that he will never be taught.”
I looked up at her. “What are you talking about?”
Mom said with care, “One day he will really want something. Maybe he’ll find out that he can’t have it. His mother won’t always be around to give him money, and what’s more, money can’t buy everything.”
She continued, “I have taught you valuable lessons by not giving you everything you want. You’ll know how to look for bargains and save money, but he won’t. You’ll understand that you need to work hard to get the things that you want but he won’t. When Tom is a grown man, he’ll wake up one day and he will be wishing that he had a mom like the one you’ve got. Life lessons are more important than modern clothes and delicious food.”
It took some time, but I eventually understood my mom’s words. Now I am a happy and successful man.
12. During the author’s elementary school years, he __________.
A. wished that his mom were as good as Tom’s
B. went to school with Tom every day
C. usually compared his lesson with Tom’s
D. sometimes gave lots of money to Tom
13. Why did the author’s mom always say “Poor Tom”?
A. She felt sorry for Tom because Tom was poor.
B. She wanted to tell a lie to comfort the author.
C. She thought that Tom was spoiled by his mother.
D. She told the author this and wanted him to help Tom.
14. What do we learn about the author’s mother?
A. She was strict and taught the author to be independent.
B. She cared for other people’s children more than her own.
C. She thought that life lessons were as important as money.
D. She was so poor that she couldn’t give the author much money.
15. What can we infer from the passage?
A. The author was quite annoyed with his mother in the past.
B. The author’s mother felt sorry for Tom.
C. Tom’s mother took the author’s mother’s advice.
D. The author is thankful to his mother now.
第二节(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10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。
When it comes to happiness, people tend to think of how to relieve depression, anger and worry. 16 . Below are four exercises you can apply to developing it.
I dentify your personal strengths
17 . It doesn’t need to be a life-changing event but should have a clear beginning, middle and end. Reread it every day for a week, and each time ask yourself, “What personal strengths did I display when I was at my best? Did you show a lot of creativity? Good judgment? Were you kind to other people? Answering these questions puts you in touch with what you’re good at.
Find the good
Set aside 10 minutes before you go to bed each night to write down three things that went really well that day. Next to each event answer the question, “Why did this good thing happen?” 18 .
Make a visit with a grateful heart
Think of someone who has been especially kind to you but you have not properly thanked. Write a letter describing what he or she did and how it affected your life, and how you often remember the effort. 19 . Why is the experience so powerful? It puts you in better touch with other people, with your place in the world.
20
The next time someone you care about shares good news, give an active response. That is, instead of saying something passive like “Oh, that’s nice”, express genuine excitement. Lengthen the discussion by encouraging them to tell others or suggest a celebratory activity. By doing so, you both feel happier and relationships go better.
A. The exercise turns your attention to the good things in life
B. Write down a story about a time when you were at your best
C. Respond positively
D. Look for an opportunity to use your personal strength
E. However, the most effective strategy is to develop your happiness actively
F. Then arrange a meeting and read the letter aloud in person
G. What makes life worth living is the absence of the negative
第二部分　英语知识运用(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。
I felt lonely in the new city. I missed all I had to leave behind that gave me a(n) 21 of belonging—my friends and sports teams.
At the new school, I 22 to try out for the school football team. Luckily, I was accepted.
On the 23 day of practice, there seemed to be hundreds of boys, all of whom knew each other. When equipment was 24 , everyone got white trousers, white shirts and white helmets. By the time they got to me, they had 25 equipment, so I was handed a pair of yellow trousers, a yellow shirt and a helmet that looked like a(n) 26 from the 1950s.27 , I showed up for practice every day, stayed at the back of the line and worked hard.
One day, Coach John Davis pointed to me, asking the other coaches, “Can we give this kid a 28 ?” 29 what Coach Davis had said, the other coaches let me have a try in the court. Soon after, I 30 white trousers and a white shirt hanging in my locker(柜子), along with a helmet from the 31 period.
Coach Davis treated me with great 32 . Maybe it was because he had heard I was living in a poor neighborhood or because I dressed 33 . Maybe it was because I never seemed to bring 34 to school. It was not 35 for Coach Davis to send for me during lunch period to have a word with me. We 36 and laughed, but most of the time, he just gave me a sandwich.
When football season ended, I decided not to go to high school. Coach Davis 37 and eventually convinced me to 38 my mind. Had he not done that, I probably wouldn’t have 39 from high school, might never have gone to college, and 40 wouldn’t enjoy my life now.
21. A. action B. cause C. end D. sense
22. A. refused B. decided C. regretted D. threatened
23. A. first B. last C. important D. wonderful
24. A. given up B. given in C. given off D. given out
25. A. thought highly of B. got rid of C. run out of D.made sense of
26. A. relic B. shadow C. adventure D. environment
27. A. Therefore B. Besides C. However D. Instead
28. A. helmet B. chance C. team D. shirt
29. A. Because of B. In spite of C. Ahead of D. On behalf of
30. A. placed B. found C. hid D. collected
31. A. future B. limited C. recent D. ancient
32. A. kindness B. respect C. patience D. curiosity
33. A. appropriately B. fashionably C. strangely D. poorly
34. A. books B. drinks C. lunch D. equipment
35. A. hard B. unusual C. possible D. vital
36. A. talked B. worked C. practiced D. studied
37. A. admitted B. disapproved C. suspected D. predicted
38. A. speak B. keep C. change D. read
39. A. graduated B. escaped C. appeared D. withdrawn
40. A. firmly B. royally C. mildly D. certainly
第二部分　英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第二节(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个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
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