河南省郑州市中牟县2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

河南省郑州市中牟县2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题河南省郑州市中牟县2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题年级：姓名：14河南省郑州市中牟县2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题亲爱的同学们，疫情期间弥足珍贵的春节过去两个月了。通过这一段的晨读夜练，你的英语水平一定有了很大的进步和提高了吧！快带上“信心、细心、专心”这三位好朋友，开始我们的新学期“开心考一考” 之旅吧！么么哒！本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。第I卷包括第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节,第II卷包括第三部分的第二节和第四部分。考试时间120分钟,满分150分（听力成绩不计入总分）。考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息, 然后在答题卡上作答,在试卷上作答无效。交卷时只交答题卡。第 I 卷第一部分 听力（共两节,满分30分）做题时, 先将答案划在试卷上。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。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. When did the man get a drivers license?A. At age 18. B. At age 20. C.At age 22.2. What does the man do every morning?A. He cleans the floor. B. He washes the dishes. C. He takes out the trash.3. Where are the speakers?A. On an airplane. B. On a ship. C. At home.4. What do the speakers mainly talk about?A. Having a class reunion. B. Visiting a family member. C. Planning a birthday party.5. Why do the speakers want to drink more water?A. They are both sick. B. They often get thirsty. C. They dont want to catch colds.第二节（共15小题；每题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。听下面一段对话, 回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。6. How many hours will the man work every day?A. Three. B. Five. C. Six.7. What does the woman advise the man to do in the end?A. Talk to his father. B. Borrow some money. C. Finish his homework at school.听下面一段对话, 回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。8. Where was the woman yesterday afternoon?A. In the library. B. In the lecture hall. C. In her dormitory.9. How many speeches were there in all?A. Four. B. Three. C. Two.10. What did the woman think of all the speeches?A. They were long and boring.B. They were easy to understand.C. They were interesting and useful.听下面一段对话, 回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。11. What can we know about Marks father?A. He often forgets about things.B. He likes to keep secrets.C. He doesnt like to talk.12. Where will Alice be going first after work tomorrow?A. To her parents. B. To her own house. C. To her daughters kindergarten.13. Who might Sam be?A. Marks co-worker. B. Alices husband. C. Daisys friend.听下面一段对话, 回答第 14 至第 16 三个小题。14. Why is the man reading a book about computer programming?A. Its out of his own interest.B. Its required by his teacher.C. Its recommended by his friend.15. Which major is the man studying at school?A. Math. B. Psychology. C. Computer.16. What kind of novel does the man want to read?A. Science fiction. B. Romance novels. C. Detective novels.听下面一段独白, 回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。17. Whats the purpose of the program?A. To plan a nice weekend.B. To celebrate the end of the school year.C. To welcome the newcomers of the club.18. What are all children required to do before going out of the building?A. Eat some chocolate.B. Stay with their parents.C. Write their names on the paper.19. Who will go out of the building through the double doors?A. The preschool children. B. The third grade children. C. The fourth grade children.20. What are the children going to do after the talk?A. Look for hidden gifts. B. Have a group discussion. C. Hide around the building.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 短文阅读 (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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThere is no doubt that to study abroad gives you an excellent opportunity to learn things which are very helpful in your career building.Today Canada has earned a good name in providing quality education and safe and healthy environment for its students. That is why more than 130,000 international students enroll(登记入学) every year in famous Canadian universities. It is an ideal education destination and gives students a unique experience of education and its diverse arts and culture. Canada spends a lot on education and is ranked the highest in G-8 countries.To study in Canada is very cost-effective. These universities are affordable compared to other universities in the world such as in the US, New Zealand and the UK where cost of education and living is very high. According to a survey in 2006, Canada offered the lowest tuition fees(学费) for foreign students compared to the UK and Australia.The low rate of crimes and the peaceful and safe environment of the country also attracts a lot of international students to Canadian universities. Canada has 92 universities and 175 community colleges and university degrees have three levels Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral.A Bachelors degree in Canada is for three or four years full-time study depending on the nature of the programme you are doing. On the other hand, a Masters degree consists of two years of study. For a Doctoral programme in Canadian universities, you require a minimum of three to four or sometimes five years of research and study.You can also find many diploma and certification(认证) programmes in Canadian universities where the time is generally one year. Some of the Canadian universities are well-regarded worldwide and the degree and diploma gained from these Canadian universities are recognized globally and promise a bright future. After the completion of studies, a person could also find great job offers in Canada itself. International students require a work permit to work on campus.21. What can we infer from the passage ?A. Canada has 267 community colleges in all.B. To study in Canada is cheaper than in Australia.C. Canada is the richest one among G-8 countries.D. 130,000 Chinese students come to Canada yearly.22. How long at least will it take to gain your Doctoral degrees if you go to university in Canada ?A. 8 years. B. 9 years. C. 10 years. D. 11 years.23. Which advantage wasnt mentioned according to the passage ? Quality education. Safe environment. Diverse culture. Bright job future. High scholarship. Low tuition fees.A. B. C. D. 24. Whats the authors attitude towards studying in Canada ?A. Ignore. B. Doubt. C. Support. D. Oppose. BThere was a 4-year gap between myself and my younger brother. There was enough distance in age to keep us close as we got older, and enough of an age gap to make sure we lived our own life in completely different ways. Having a younger brother while I was a girl was a lot of work, for there was usually a lot of fighting.However, as we grow, weve become closer, and Ive realized that just because Im the older sister, it doesnt mean Ive truly learned and stuck to the things I should have when I was growing up. Actually, Ive learned several things from my younger brother.My younger brother is one of the most talented and creative souls Ive known. He is constantly feeding his creativity with new art forms, new instruments and new songs. He always tries to understand and learn more about the world around him. He has reminded me through his actions and words that giving up on creativity is something a person should never do.My younger brother has always been a more introverted(内向的) type. Youre lucky to get more than three words out of him at a time. Because of this, he has certainly learned the whole “actions speak louder than words” thing. But Ive realized from my brother that I neednt speak to fill the silence. Sometimes, its necessary to spend some of your time in silence.My younger brother has also got through hard times, and I admire the fact that he is able to focus on learning from the hard times, unlike myself, who is likely to hold on to every little thing from my life. It has always been difficult for me to let things go and move on, but my younger brother has been an inspiration to me to try harder at letting go.25. What did the author think of growing up as an older sister?A. It kept her independent. B. It wasnt always an ease.C. It seemed to be enjoyable. D. It was a great advantage.26. What does the author learn from her younger brother?A. Keep feeding your creativity. B. Try to find anything new to do.C. Art is truly a beautiful thing. D. Few people can have a new life.27. What can be the best title for the text?A. Good Qualities of My Little BrotherB. Inspiration Drawn from My FamilyC. Things My Little Brother Taught MeD. Close Relationships between FriendsCGranada is Spains most visited city, drawing tourists from all over the world, most of whom are eager to see the famous world heritage sites. Also, some people can enjoy the wonderful music and dance festivals there. Located in Spains most southern region, you are guaranteed lovely hot weather during the summer. However, as it is set at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, there is skiing during the winter, making it a popular destination all year round.Centuries ago, Granada was once a city filled with hundreds of public baths. One of the few that remains undamaged dates back to(始于) the 11th century. However, Granadas most popular attraction is the Alhambra. The name Alhambra means “red castle” because of the color of the stone, which is particularly beautiful at sunset. As you walk through its narrow streets and beautiful gardens, you will be able to experience the charm of this particular region.Within the Alhambra is the Parador(旅馆) Granada, which is one of Spains most popular hotels. It was originally part of a palace and later turned into a convent(女修道院), its a place where you can calm your mind. Its tranquil courtyard and lovely views are some of the reasons why so many guests enjoy their stay.Located on the hill not far from the Alhambra is Albaicin. This used to be an Arab silk market, but today the small streets are filled with shops selling local handicrafts. From Albaicin, there is a steep walk up to a church, but its well worth the effort. With the mountains in the background, you will be able to get a beautiful view.Granada has its own airport with flights from London and Stansted, so flying out for a long weekend couldnt be easier. Why not discover for yourself why so many people around the world love coming to this charming city ? 28. Why do so many tourists travel to Granada ?A. To enjoy the famous festivals. B. To visit the world heritage sites.C. To learn about its old culture. D. To experience the exciting skiing.29. Whats the main reason why Alhambra got its name ?A. Because of the stones color. B. Because of its heavy pollution.C. Because of its government. D. Because of its special position.30. What does the underlined word “tranquil” in paragraph 3 mean ?A. Broad. B. splendid. C. amazing. D. Quiet.31. Whats the authors purpose of writing the text ?A. To entertain readers. B. To share experiences.C. To advertise Granada. D. To offer tour service.DIf youre DIY-minded, you can build your own solar power system. In some cases, you can even build your own solar panels(电池板), although the amount that you can effectively DIY home solar depends on how much you want to power. Making your own solar panel is a time-consuming process and requires some electrical skills. However, it can also be very rewarding-learning to build your own panel is a great way to understand how solar-electricity is produced.Before you can build your own solar panels, you first need to understand how solar cells produce electricity. If youve bought individual solar cells(they can be purchased online), the basic process for building your own solar panel goes like this: Prepare the backing(垫板) for your panel. Many DIY solar panel builders prefer to use a wooden board as the base for their solar cell. Youll need to drill holes in the board so that the wires for each cell can pass through. Wire your solar cells together. This requires some experience with electrical work. Use a soldering iron to attach wire to the solar cells and then link each of the cells together. Attach cells to your backing. If possible, attach each solar cell to the backing individually. This makes it easier to replace a single cell in the event that becomes damaged or is not operating properly.At this point you have a functional solar panel that can produce electricity when the sun shines. However, a solar panel by itself is not useful. If you are trying to produce electricity to power devices in your home, you need to pair your panel with an inverter(换流器) that will turn direct current(DC) power from the sun into the alternating current(AC) power used in most modern electronic devices.32. How does the author like building DIY solar panel in Para. 1?A. It is easy. B. It is necessary. C. It is common D. It is worthwhile33. Whats the first step of building your own solar panels?A. Master how to manage it. B. Prepare the backing for your panel.C. Purchase individual solar cells. D. Drill holes in the wooden board.34. Why are solar cells connected to the wooden board separately?A. To produce more power. B. To replace damaged cells easily.C. To fix cells to the backing. D. To pass through the board easily.35. What can be inferred from the text ?A. People without electrical skills behave worse in DIY solar panels.B. A wooden board is a must in building your own solar solar power.C. How to pair an inverter depends on how much you want to power.D. A functional solar panel can give power to your home devices directly.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。Living near the ocean is good for health, but not all people can afford it. However, those who can certainly gain a lot of health benefits. 36. As we know, because people living near a shore get enough time to swim in sea water, they naturally tend to be stronger. Physicians have been recommending visits to coasts that specialize in providing sea water cleansing treatment, which improves the immune system.Living near the ocean promotes physical activities. The seashore encourages outdoor activities like jogging on the sand, beach volleyball, scuba diving, surfing, etc. 37. Fresh air helps get sleep. Fresh ocean air enables us to consume oxygen, adding to good health. It also helps people feel more relaxed. 38. Little by little, this leads to better sleep after spending more time near the beaches.Living near the oce