宁夏银川九中2020-2021学年高二上学期期中考试-英语-Word版含答案.docx

银川九中2022——2021学年度第一学期期中考试试卷
高二班级英语试卷（本试卷满分150分）命题人：苏鑫
（注：班级、姓名、学号一律写在装订线以外规定的地方，卷面不得毁灭任何标记）

第一部分： 听力 （共两节， 满分30分）
第一节:（共5小题； 每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。
1. Who is Jane?
A. The man’s schoolmate. B. The man’s teacher. C. The man’s doctor.
2. What will the woman do tomorrow
A. Go camping. B Go to a bookstore. C. Go to visit Tim downtown.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At home. B. In a library. C. In a classroom.
4. What does the man think of Adam?
A. Humorous. B. Considerate. C. Friendly.
5. What’s the most probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Mother and son. B. Father and daughter. C. Husband and wife.
其次节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。
请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the woman probably feel now?
A. Hungry. B. Tired. C. Thirsty.
7. What does the man think of owning a car?
A. It’s unnecessary for him. B. It’s too costly for him. C. It’s important for him
请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does Mona Lisa look like in The Isleworth Mona Lisa?
A. Older and sadder. B. Older and happier. C. Younger and happier.
9. When was The Isleworth Mona Lisa first discovered?
A. Shortly before World War I. B. In the early 16th century.
C. In the late 18th century.
请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the woman’s plan for the summer?
A. To teach in a language school. B. To visit her cousin’s family.
C. To go sightseeing in Beijing.
11. What is the man interested in seeing in the Egyptian Museum?
A. Famous paintings. B. Ancient coins. C. Old furniture.
12. Where are the things from the final two dynasties of Ancient Egypt displayed?
A. On the first floor. B. On the second floor. C. On the third floor.
请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What kind of books did the woman use to like?
A. Adventure stories. B. Funny stories. C. Moving stories.
14. How often do people in the man’s club meet?
A. Twice a week. B. Once a week. C. Twice a month.
15. When do the book club’s meetings usually end?
A. At 8:00 pm. B. At 9:00 pm. C. At 9:30 pm.
16. What will the woman do on Saturday evenings over the next six weeks?
A. Do physical exercise. B. Watch a movie. C. Read at home.
请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the speaker and her husband want to move?
A. To get better jobs. B. To save more money. C. To move into a larger house.
18. What do we know about Mark’s company?
A. It doesn’t have family-friendly policies.
B. It doesn’t offer its staff good benefits.
C. It doesn’t offer its employees apartments.
19. How did the speaker and her husband feel about what they had found in Flemington?
A. Surprised. B. Satisfied. C. Regretful.
20. Where does the speaker probably work?
A. In a school. B. In a housing agency. C. In a child-care center.
其次部分：英语学问应用 （共两节， 满分40分）
第一节： 单项填空（共10小题； 每小题1分，满分10分）
21. ______ the child to bed, she began to correct the pupils' exercises.
A. Sending B. Being sent C. Sent D. Having sent
22. My brother is a shy boy, so it is a great ______ for him to sing in front of the judges and audience.
A. chance B. challenge C. characteristic D. change
23. State what it__________ and how it is constructed.
A. is consisted of B. consists of C. makes up of D. be made up of
24. The first theory suggested that cholera ______in the air without reason.
A multiply B multiplies C multiplied D multiplying
25. They haven’t seen each other for ten years, but they still keep in _____ contact with each other.
A. constant B. instant C. content D. consistent
26. _____ in thought, he didn’t notice his teacher coming into the classroom at all.
A. Losing B. Having lost C. Lost D. To lose
27. People all over the world are kept _____ of what is happening immediately by means of the Internet.
A. reminded B. convinced C. approved D. informed
28. Here ______ you want to see.
A. the manager comes B. comes the manager
C. comes a manager D. is coming a manager
29. Unless________ to speak, you should remain silent at the conference.
A. invited B. inviting C. being invited D. having invited
30. ______ do we go for picnics.
A. Certainly B. Sometimes C. Seldom D. Once

其次节：完型填空 (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。
A girl complained to her father about her hard life. She didn’t know what she could do and wanted to ___31___. She was tired of fighting and fighting. One problem had been settled, but ___32___ appeared.
Her father, a cook, took her into the ___33___. He poured water into three pots and boiled（煮沸） it. After the water came to a boil, he put some 34___ in the first pot, eggs in the second and coffee in the last. He waited for them for a few minutes ___35___ any words.
The girl closed her mouth and waited, impatient and ___36___ by what her father was doing. After about 20 minutes, her father ___37___ the stove, took out the carrots and put them in a bowl. He took the eggs and put them in another bowl. After that he ___38___ the coffee into a cup. Turning back to his ___39___ , he asked, “Sweetheart, what do you see?”
“Carrots, eggs and coffee,” she replied.
Her father asked her to ___40___ the carrots. She did and felt that the carrots were ___41___.
___42___ he asked her to take the eggs and break them. After peeling them, she felt the eggs were hard.
Last, her father asked her to smell the coffee.
She asked, “What does this ___43___, Father?”
He ___44___ that each of the things had felt the same unfortunate fate（命运）. They were all boiled in ___45___, but with a ___46___ result. The strong and hard carrots became soft and weak after being boiled. The fragile eggs became ___47___ after cooking. Coffee grounds were very unique. They could change the water.
“___48___ one are you?” asked her father. “When calamity（不幸的事） ___49___ on your door, what will your ___50___ be? Are you carrots, eggs of coffee?”
31
A. give in
B. give up
C. go on
D. carry on
32
A. the other
B. the rest
C. another
D. the second
33
A. kitchen
B. storeroom
C. backyard
D. bedroom
34
A. potatoes
B. carrots
C. tomatoes
D. apples
35
A. with
B. over
C. beyond
D. without
36
A. confused
B. excited
C. surprised
D. relaxed
37
A. turned on
B. turned down
C. turned off
D. turned out
38
A. put
B. poured
C. flew
D. picked
39
A. son
B. pot
C. kitchen
D. daughter
40
A. touch
B. eat
C. smell
D. taste
41
A. strong
B. heavy
C. light
D. soft
42
A. Now that
B. Since then
C. After that
D. Once again
43
A. mean
B. say
C. refer
D. think
44
A. questioned
B. explained
C. required
D. suggested
45
A. water
B. pot
C. stove
D. fire
46
A. similar
B same
C. different
D. wonderful
47
A. hard
B. calm
C. delicious
D. broken
48
A. What
B. Whichever
C. Whose
D. Which
49
A. looks
B. touches
C. knocks
D. waits
50
A. reaction
B. responsibility
C. answer
D. impression
第三部分： 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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
The clock struck eleven at night. The whole house was quiet. Everyone was in bed except me. Under the strong light, I looked sadly before me at a huge pile of that troublesome stuff they call “books”.
I was going to have my examination the next day. “When can I go to bed?” I asked myself. I didn’t answer. In fact I dared not.
The clock struck twelve. “Oh, dear!” I cried. “Ten more books to read before I can go to bed!” We pupils are the most wretched creatures in the world. Dad does not agree with me on this. He did not have to work so hard when he was a boy.
The clock struck one. I was quite desperate now. I forgot all I had learned. I was too tired to go on. I did the only thing I could. I prayed, “Oh God, please help me pass the exam tomorrow. I do promise to work hard afterwards, Amen.” My eyes were so heavy that I could hardly open them. A few minutes later, with my head on the desk, I fell asleep.
51. The underlined word “wretched” in Paragraph 3 probably means ____________.
A. happy B. disappointed C. unhappy D. hopeful
52. Reviewing his lessons that night didn’t help him because ____________.
A. it was too late at night B. he was very tired
C. his eyelids were so heavy that he couldn’t keep them open
D. he hadn’t studied hard before the examination
53. What do you suppose probably happened to the author the next day?
A. He went to a church to pray again. B. He passed the exam all by luck.

C. He failed in the exam. D. He was punished by his teacher.
54. The best title for the passage would be ____________.
A. The Night Before the Examination B. Working Far into the Night
C. A Slow Student D. Going Over My Lessons
B
Hi, I’m Michael J. Lindell, Inventor, Manufacturer, and President of My Pillow Corporation. Years ago, like you, I found myself extremely frustrated with my pillow going flat. Most pillows are designed to break down. I would wake up in the morning with a sore arm, my neck would hurt, my fingers would be numb, and I would toss and turn all night not knowing why. I tried many different pillows on the market and none of them worked. So, I started to research pillows and study sleep disorders. I was determined to create the world’s healthiest, most comfortable, and strongest pillow. My Pillow uses our unique, patented medical fill that stays cool, corresponds to your exact individual needs regardless of sleep position, and stays healthy for your full 10-year guarantee. It is non- allergic, and you can wash and dry it as easily as your favorite jeans.
My Pillow is not available in stores. I have spent the last seven years selling My Pillow face-to-face at fairs, expos and events. Hundreds of experts and medical doctors carry and recommend them for their patients. I have been featured on medical talk shows that air around the world. I have sold hundreds of thousands of pillows and have received great gratitude from satisfied customers regarding how My Pillow has changed their lives and provided a more comfortable, restful sleep.
And, My Pillow comes in different sizes and is fit for your size and sleeping pattern. So you can be assured that you will have the most comfortable pillow for you.

I truly believe it is the best pillow in the world and that if everyone had one and got better sleep, the world would be a much nicer place.
55. What makes My Pillow unique?
A. It is easily washed and dried. B. It suits your sleeping position.
C. It contains special cooling medicine D. It helps you stay healthy for 10 years.
56. Where can people probably buy My Pillow?
A. At fairs. B. In stores. C. In markets. D. On the Internet.
57. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?
A. To introduce a comfortable pillow.
B. To encourage people to buy My Pillow.
C. To give some advice on sleeping problems.
D. To tell us how to select a comfortable pillow.
C
Tips for developing an exercise plan for your brain
You know that eating a sensible diet and getting plenty of exercise help your body healthy and strong. But did you know that there are ways to make your brain healthier and smarter?
Studies show that when the brain is compelled to do something new, it creates new neural pathways（神经通路）. The more pathways you have, the faster you can think and the better memory you will have.
Ten steps toward a smarter brain
Limit your TV time
Watching an average TV show requires very little brain power and brings the same result as neglecting physical exercise. Your brain will become weak just as your muscles do. If you watch TV, choose something educational and informative.
Travel
Traveling to a new country forces you to see and do things in a new way, providing stimulation（刺激） to the brain.
Learn a new language
Acquiring a new language involves different learning methods. Learning a language sharpens your brain and helps prevent memory problems in later years.
Master a new subject
Each week, select an animal, a bird or a fish, and read everything you can about it. Stretch （最大限度利用）your brain as you become an expert on the subject.
Use your non-dominant hand
If you are right-handed, use your left hand for everyday activities, or use your right hand if you are left-handed. Doing familiar things in a new way will cause your brain to create new neural networks.
Read often
As you read, take the time to look up people or places that aren’t familiar. Reading expands your vocabulary if you search for words and definitions that you don’t know.
Do puzzles
According to the Mayo Clinic, doing sudoku and crossword puzzles keeps the brain sharp into your senior years.
Calculate while you shop
As you put things in your grocery cart, total everything in your head. See how much close you get to the actual total.
Play video games
Studies have found that certain video games force you to use critical decision-making skills and can even improve students’ math scores.
Tweet!（推特，类似中国的微信）
Read messages from people who represent a wide range of interests. And some say that learning to express yourself in just 140 characters is a great brain challenge!
So get in the habit of challenging your brain, and make yourself smarter!
58. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Get in the habit of learning something new.
B. Develop an exercise plan.
C. Make Your Brain Smarter.
D. Tips to make yourself healthier.
59. What does the underlined word “compelled” mean?
A. requested B. allowed C completed D. forced
60. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Educational and informative TV shows are helpful to limit your TV time.
B. Doing sudoku and crossword puzzles may make you confused.
C. Playing certain video games may help you sharpen your mind.
D. Writing short messages often can also make you healthier.
其次节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 依据短文内容，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。
Have you ever changed your mind, or even given up a dream because you were afraid of what someone else might think of you? If you’re often worried about what friends, family, or even strangers in the street might think, then you’re using up a huge amount of energy worrying. ___61___ But the steps below should help.
Step 1: Ask yourself what matters to you.
Maybe you can’t stand the gym, but your best friend works out every day. It’s natural for people around you to have different valu