辽宁省沈阳市郊联体2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

辽宁省沈阳市郊联体2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题

辽宁省沈阳市郊联体2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题

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辽宁省沈阳市郊联体2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题（含解析）
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Ⅰ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 (潜能). We provide sports camps and summer camps at over 40 places across the UK for children aged 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 Camps
* Creative, inspiring camps: We have a strong belief that sport has an important role to play in a happy childhood and we’ll provide some places, new and creative ways to inspire. They are not for profit (利润).
* Learn important life skills: Kings Camps equip children with important life skills and understanding that being active is necessary 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 make sure of 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’ said it was “amazing and fantastic”. All the staff are extremely friendly, enthusiastic and have a true belief in what they are doing.
—Tnacy Lee
Fantastic friendly staff! It’ an action-packed week of multiple sports. My sweetheart made new friends, overcame swimming fears came away more confident tool I cannot recommend it enough!
—Kay Court
1. 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.
2. What’s necessary for international students?
A. Awareness of safety. B. Love for outdoor sports.
C. Basic English ability. D. Good communicating skills.
3. Who probably made the comments?
A. Parents. B. Teachers.
C. Campers. D. Staff.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了有关Kings Camp的相关信息，包括其宗旨，活动安排，以及曾参与者家长对其的评价等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章About Our Camps部分内容“Kings Camps is part of the Kings Active Foundation and is devoted to helping young people reach their potential.”可知，该夏令营致力于帮助年轻人发挥他们的潜力。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Why Choose Kings Camps部分内容“…but we do request that they at least understand English to make sure of their safety and that of others, and of course their enjoyment.”可知，为了确保自己和他人的安全，要求国际学生参与者至少懂英语。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章Comments部分内容“When we’ve asked about his day(当我们问他今天过得怎么样时)”可知，这应是父母与孩子交流时使用的话语，以及“My sweetheart made new friends”可知，评价者在评论中使用了“my sweetheart”这种对于家人或孩子的称呼，由此推知，评论者应是家长。故选A项。
【点睛】细节理解题
考查内容主要涉及时间、地点、人物、事件、原因、结果、数字等议论文中例证细节和定义类细节。这类题目的共同特点是：答案一般都能在文章中找到。当然，答案并不一定是文章中的原句，考生需要根据文章提供的信息自己组织语句回答问题，找到同义转述项，即为答案。解答该题型时一般采用寻读法。比如文章的第2小题：
2. What’s necessary for international students?
A. Awareness of safety. B. Love for outdoor sports.
C. Basic English ability. D. Good communicating skills.
根据关键词“necessary”，“international students”，利用寻读法定位到原文内容：…but we do request that they at least understand English to make sure of their safety and that of others, and of course their enjoyment，可知，答案应是“at least understand English”，即，至少懂英语，选项C“Basic English ability(基本的英语能力)”为原文内容的同义转述。故选C项为答案。
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.
4. How did the author feel about the editor’s request?
A. Nervous B. Delighted C. Confused D. Regretful
5 Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “reprieve” in paragraph 2?
A. Relief B. Return C. Trend D. Victory
6. 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.
7. 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.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. B
【解析】
本文是一篇记叙文。作者是一个专业摄影师，受一位编辑之托，前去拍摄一篇关于墨西哥萤火虫的报道，介绍了他拍摄的一张关于萤火虫照片背后的故事。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“ 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 jumped at the chance to go back.”(一位编辑打电话来问我是否可以拍摄一篇关于墨西哥萤火虫的报道。在我答应之前我没有查看我的日程安排。我迫不及待地抓住了这个机会。)可知，作者没有确认自己的行程就一口答应编辑的请求，由此推知，他很乐意、高兴、激动或者迫不及待地接受了这个请求。故选B项。
5题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第二段第二句“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. ”(现在，我在墨西哥边境做摄影记者，记录墨西哥人每天面临的绝望处境。)可知，作者作为摄影记者在墨西哥工作，记录着墨西哥人每天都面临的危险状况，而这样的新闻反映不出作者喜欢的墨西哥。现在有这样一个关注墨西哥自然美的工作机全，对作者来说是一个让他开心的缓解机会。故选A项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“ 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. From what I observed, peak firefly presence lasts for only about 20 minutes each night, so I had time for just a few tries.”（为了得到我想要的构图，我把我的三脚架放在一条陡峭、多岩石的小路上，在长时间曝光时必须使它保持稳定。据我观察，峰值萤火虫每晚只持续20分钟，所以我只有时间尝试几次。）根据第三段内容可知，前两个晚上作者主要做的是挑选合适的地点和时间拍摄照片。故选D项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章内容，尤其是最后一段第一句“I was rewarded with the image you see here”（我得到了你们在这里看到的图像。）结合短文叙述了作者是一个专业摄影师，受一位编辑之托，前去拍摄一篇关于墨西哥萤火虫的报道，介绍了他拍摄的一张关于萤火虫照片背的故事。可知，本篇文章的目的是向读者介绍作者拍摄的照片背后的故事，故选B项。
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.
8. 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.
9. What is Schombert’s attitude to washing cars at home?
A. Disapproving. B. Favorable. C. Indifferent. D. Objective.
10. 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.
11. 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.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. C
【解析】
这是一篇议论文。文章谈论了一些有关洗车用水的建议。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段第三句“She advises car owners to keep a set amount of water in a container for the entire wash.”（她建议车主在整个洗车过程中，在容器里放一定量的水。）可知，她建议储备一些水。故选C项
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段Schombert 所说的话“Drains are not made for treating waste. Even when car owners use natural soaps to wash their car, they are probably ineffective in breaking down grease(油脂)anyway.”（排水沟不是用来处理废物的。即使车主们用天然的肥皂洗车，它们也可能无法有效地分解油脂。）可推知，Schombert是反对在家洗车的。故选A项。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“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.”（ 这些过程不仅可以防止污水进入下水道和常规的水处理系统，而且还可以减少商业设施的用水量。）以及整段内容可知，本段主要讲了“专业洗车的优势”。故选B项。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“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.”（ 正如专家指出的那样，在家里清洗汽车可以消耗100加仑的水。相比之下，自助洗车服务只允许你使用17到18加仑的水。大多数全方位服务的洗车场平均每辆车要消耗30到45加仑的水。）可知，自助洗车服务用水最少。故选C项。
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.
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