江西省赣州市十五县（市）2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题

1、江西省赣州市十五县（市）2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题PAGE PAGE - 38 -江西省赣州市十五县（市）2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题第一部分 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)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. What does the woman do?A. She is the owner of a bakery. B. She is a student. C. She i

2、s a lawyer.2. What does the man want to do later?A. Cook dinner. B. Go to the park. C. Clean the living room.3. Why is the woman complaining?A. She is hungry. B. She is cold. C. She is poor.4. What is the man looking for?A. His food. B. His newspapers. C. His computer.5. How is the man probably feel

3、ing about the fire alarm?A Excited. B. Annoyed. C. Secure.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，各个小题将给出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至7题。6. What did the woman show the man?A. A sweater. B. A photo. C. A pair of shoes.7. Where d

4、oes the conversation most likely take place?A. In a clothing store. B. At an athletic club. C. In a shoe store.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. How to use Google Maps.B. How to take public transportation.C. How to get to San Francisco quickly.9. What is the man most conce

5、rned about?A. Calling Joan. B. Being on time. C. Having something to eat.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where does the woman travel for work with Southwest Airlines?A. To Charlotte. B. To Dallas. C. To Denver.11. What does the woman like best about Southwest Airline?A. Its price. B. Its direct flights. C. Its

6、 safety records.12. What will the man probably do next?A. Pack his bags. B. Book a flight online. C. Talk to the travel secretary.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why does the man want some furniture?A. To receive guests. B. To have a place to sleep. C. To make his apartment look new.14. What does the woman off

7、er to give the man?A. A sofa. B. A television. C. Two tables15. Where will the man probably get a shelf?A. From a garage sale. B. From a furniture store. C. From his parents house.16. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Brother and sister. B. Friends. C. Husband and wife.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题

8、。17. Where is the speaker?A. On a TV show. B. In a travel agency. C. Outside on a beach.18. According to the speaker, what do Hawaiian people like to do?A. Travel around the different islands. B. Sit outside. C. Grow vegetables.19. What is special about the “Big Island”?A. Its well-known for volcano

9、es there. B. Its cheaper to fly there. C. Its very quiet there.20. What does the speaker dislike about Hawaii?A. The traffic. B. The cost. C. The weather.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分)Discover Nature Schools ProgramsAll programs include outdoor time, so please help children prepare with proper

10、 clothing,sunscreen and insect repellant(驱虫剂)as needed.Each program is taught for a class with a minimum of 10 students and maximum of 125students.To schedule a program, please email deprogramsmdc. mo. gov.Acorn to Oak(K-2 grade, 1. 5-2 hours)From seed to shade tree, the oak(橡树)changes through the s

11、easons and the years. Through exploration, students will understand the lifecycle of a tree. On a hike, students will explore various life stages of oak tree, taking a closer look. Creation of a tree relief sculpture using recycled wood products helps students review and represent their new knowledg

12、e.Outdoor Sensations( K-2 grade, 1.5-2 hours)The natural world is filled with sights, sound and smells. Students will see live animals and learn how wild animals rely on their senses to find food and survive. Spending time outside students will participate in various hands-on activities, focusing on

13、 each of their senses( not taste) to better experience the natural world.Winged Wonders(3-5 grade, 3-4 hours)Birds add color and sound to our world and fill an important ecological role. Students will learn the basics of bird identification, understand the role birds play in food chains and go bird

14、watching using field guides and telescopes. Using hammer and nails, students will build a bird feeder, allowing them to attract birds at home.Exploring Your Watershed(6-8 grade, 3-4 hours)We all live in a watershed (流域) and depend on clean water. Examine how our actions shape the waterways around us

15、. Interact with the Brush Creek Model and go on a hike to see first-hand some of the challenging water quality issues in an urban setting. Students will assess water quality using live fish to determine the health of an ecosystem.21. According to the text, students who participate in Acorn to Oak ca

16、n_.A. understand various uses of an oak tree B. learn about characters of various treesC. take a closer look at various trees D. know different life stages of an oak tree22. Which of the following programs helps students experience natural world through their different senses?A. Acorn to Oak. B. Exp

17、loring Your Watershed.C. Winged Wonders. D. Outdoor Sensations.23. In the program Winged Wonders, students will_.A. learn how to build bird feeders B. know how to cook birds as foodC. have teachers as their field guides D. stay there at most two hoursBThe moment I was born, I seemed to be part of a

18、set, as if my twin brother David and I were a package deal. We faced constant comparisons in our physical appearance. People were always comparing our personalities and academic performances as well! These constant comparisons made me decide not to go to the same university as my twin brother.That i

19、s not to say we didnt have good academic experiences in the past or didnt get along. In eleventh grade, we were placed in the same math experimental class. I recall arriving early to the first class and being a bit disappointed when I saw David already seated at his desk. It is hard to avoid compari

20、sons when we were in the same class. However, we found that we actually worked well together, in our own way. We would argue about the best way to solve a problem and debate its answer. As the year went on, I noticed that our teacher kept moving us closer and closer together. Our argument was actual

21、ly productive.However, we were two very different candidates. I was very involved in extracurricular(课外的)activities, while David had better test scores than I did. Im fond of writing while David enjoys playing computer games. I am currently studying English and French at McGill University, while Dav

22、id is studying computer science at Union College.Besides escaping comparisons, there have been other benefits to going to different universities. The first one is that we are forced to talk to each other, as we no longer see each other every day. This is healthier for our relationship. The second, a

23、lso the more important one, is that after having so many similar experiences together we can have our own experiences separate from one another.Going to a different university has benefited me thus far. It allows for more personal growth, and Im not attached to the label of being a twin.24. Which of

24、 the following is the best title for the passage?A. Why Do People Like to Compare Me with My Twin Brother?B. Why Am I Choosing a Different University with My Twin Brother?C. What Are Some Main Benefits of Being Twin Brothers at School?D. How Can Twin Brothers Get Along Well with Each Other at School

25、?25. What can be inferred about the author?A. He was fed up with peoples comparisons. B. He was glad to hear peoples comparisons.C. He is more handsome than David. D. He was better at academic subjects than David.26. What does the author think of him and David studying in the same math experimental

26、class?A. Boring. B. Harmful. C. Awful. D. Beneficial.27. The author chose to go to a different university in order to_.A. avoid seeing David B. escape arguing with DavidC. pursue a different experience D. strengthen bonds with DavidCFor some parents, hitting a child who misbehaves is a common punish

27、ment. In fact, they may think that a physical type of punishment is good for children and will teach them to behave in the future.However, a leading group of child health specialists suggest that the opposite is true. These experts say that hitting is not only ineffective, but may even cause long-te

28、rm harm to the child. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently changed its policy on physical punishment for a child. Released in October, the academy warns that hitting a child may have long-term effects. These effects include “aggression, brain changes, substance abuse and suicidal behavior in

29、adulthood”. The report admits that not every child who is spanked will have these problems later in life. It makes this observation: “Although many children who were spanked become happy, healthy adults, current evidence suggests that hitting is not necessary and may result in long-term harm.”In rec

30、ent years, many American experts have been advising parents against the use of physical punishment. Many other countries have already banned corporeal punishment. Sweden was the first nation to do so in 1966. Earlier studies have shown that corporal punishment can also affect a childs ability to thi

31、nk and learn. In 2012, a Canadian study found that hitting children can cause long-term developmental damage and may even lower a childs intelligence test scores. The American Academy of Pediatrics also warns against using strong verbal abuse or shame to discipline a child. These types of punishment

32、 can also cause long-term problems for a child. Instead, they suggest other types of punishment that are appropriate for the age of the child.For younger children, punishment could be taking away a favorite toy. For older children, a parent can limit the time the child spends watching television or

33、playing with computers or electronic games.28. What can we know according to the experts?A. Spanking a child is not effective but harmful.B. Sweden was the first country to spank a child in 1996.C. The study from Canada found that spanking children can lower childrens grades.D. Many American experts

34、 found spanking a child can cause anti-social behavior.29. Which of the following best explains “discipline” underlined in paragraph 3?A. Protect. B. Control. C. Persuade. D. Punish.30. What does the author intend to say in the last paragraph?A. We should take away younger childrens favorite toys as

35、 punishment.B. As for older children, we need allow them to watch TV or play games.C. Different children should be given different ways to punish.D. It may be ineffective for younger or older children to have punishment.31. What is the text mainly about?A. A physical type of punishment.B. The effect

36、s of punishment.C. Different countries have different types of punishment.D. How to punish the mischievous children.D“Small enough to fit in your hands but too dangerous to hold” is a good description of the hedgehog. Though small, it is able to protect itself from attack or harm. Thousands of stiff

37、, sharp spines cover the animals back and sides. Even though spines provide the hedgehog with effective protection, the animals most striking characteristic is its practice of curling up into a tight ball, with its spines sticking out in all directions. The hedgehog curls up if disturbed or frighten

38、ed-only the strongest animals can open it. It also sleeps in this position, so it is rarely caught unprotected.Hedgehogs can live in a wide range of climates and lands in East Africa. They must have dry shelters on well-drained soil and a good supply of insects. Nairobi, the capital of Kenya in East

39、 Africa, meets these habitat conditions, where hedgehogs are reported to be abundant. A hedgehog uses a small home range with an approximate 120-yard radius (半径范围) from its nest. The hedgehog makes loud noises if its range is invaded by another animal.The hedgehog wakes up at dusk and begins its act

40、ivities alone. It uses regular pathways, walking along on its short legs searching for food. A hedgehog will eat about one-third of its body weight in one night. Its favorite foods are insects, earthworms and snails, making it a welcome guest in many gardens-it is even kept as a pet. It is also know

41、n to eat eggs, small mammals, birds, frogs, reptiles, and roots. Although not completely immune to poison, hedgehogs have enough resistance to allow them to eat poisonous snakes.32. While facing danger, the hedgehog_.A. stands straight up B. makes loud noisesC. goes back to its nest D. uses its spin

42、es for protection33. The second paragraph is mainly about hedgehogs_.A. appearance B. habitat C. diet D. hunting skills34. According to paragraph 3, the hedgehog is_.A. active at night B. afraid of snakesC. keeping away from gardens D. totally immune to poisons35. It can be inferred from the text th

43、at_.A. there is a lot of rain in NairobiB. hedgehogs are cooperative animalsC. hedgehogs always stay on guard against dangerD. there is an increasing trend towards keeping pet hedgehogs第二节(共5小题；每小题2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。Life isnt always a walk in the park. 36 These tips are smal

44、l things that happy people do to make life just a little bit better, and now you can too.1. They turn mistakes into lessons. 37 While its easy to be upset when a new job just isnt working out or a relationship falls apart, focusing on learning from what went wrong will help you turn a mistake into s

45、omething productive.2. They go offline.Addiction to social media sites is a bad habit, and looking at pictures of other peoples amazing vacations and delicious desserts isnt doing anything for you. Make a promise with yourself to remove them every day-you can read a book or call a friend. 38 3. They

46、 ignore the small stuff.Bad days happen. 39 You accidentally fall over a banana skin. There are plenty of cases where anger, disappointment, and anxiety are totally reasonable reactions, but they dont have to be your final reactions. Learning to let go of the little things you cant control will allo

47、w you to focus better on the positive aspects of life.4. They plan trips.Even if you cant afford an overseas trip, there are plenty of affordable ways to get out there and see the world. Experiencing a new culture or food or a change in scenery is a great way to bring a little extra happiness into y

48、our life.5. 40 Instead of waiting for opportunities to fall into your lap, take control. Putting yourself out there can feel like a challenge, but once you take a risk, you will certainly be rewarded.A. They ignore risks.B. They take chances.C. Mistakes are an inevitable part of life.D. So how do ha

49、ppy people get through a rough day?E. You spill coffee down your shirt before you are running out of the door.F. So who can you turn to for help when you plan trips?G. Just staying away from the Internet allows you to live your life instead of watching other people live theirs.第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

50、第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每题1.5分)Alonzo Johnson stopped. He decided to help a(n) 41 elderly man down an escalator (自动扶梯) in a Massachusetts shopping mall last week, 42 the 23-year-old could never have predicted that his simple, random act of kindness would win him the 43 of thousands of people on line.An old m

51、an 44 at the top of an escalator and a few people started gathering 45 to get on. It was clear he was feeling 46 as to whether to step on to the escalator or not. Johnson spotted the senior citizen hesitating and 47 the simplest kindness. He reached out a(n) 48 and asked with a smile on his face, “C

52、an I help you, sir?”The old man quietly started to 49 to the young man that he had gotten stuck on an escalator once and was a little 50 . The young man gently offered his assurance, they 51 each other eye to eye for just a moment and the old man 52 his arm. Everyone else remained 53 and waited.Paul

53、a Picard and a friend were standing nearby and 54 to take a touching photo of the pair linking arms as they 55 the escalator together. She posted the 56 on Facebook and it spread 57 with more than 420,000 likes and 25,000 comments in just a few hours.Johnson said he never 58 his action would reach s

54、o many people.“He looked very afraid and I thought maybe I could 59 .” Johnson said, “My Mom always tells us to be nice and do the 60 thing. Its really the way I was brought up and how I was raised.”41. A. busy B. frightened C. injured D. blind42. A. so B. if C. but D. because43. A. praise B. blame

55、C. happiness D. anger44. A. stopped B. worked C. read D. fell45. A. running B. pushing C. shouting D. waiting46. A. hopeful B. convenient C. unsure D. uncomfortable47. A. offered B. sold C. wanted D. took48. A. eye B. arm C. rope D. stick49. A. promise B. prove C. apologize D. explain50. A. excited

56、B. surprised C. scared D. disappointed51. A. argued with B. listened to C. looked at D. ran into52. A. accepted B. shook C. refused D. left53. A. anxious B. patient C. interested D. worried54. A. manage B. avoided C. asked D. failed55. A. talked about B. ran towards C. went down D. searched for56. A

57、. message B. comment C. example D. photo57. A. differently B. quickly C. strangely D. completely58. A. meant B. admitted C. understood D. expected59. A. help B. follow C. see D. smile60. A. easy B. famous C. right D. perfect第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5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。On Sunday, a bus in Ch

58、ongqing fell into the Yangtze River, 61 left 15 people dead. The accident 62 (cause) by a fight between an angry passenger and the bus driver.A woman passenger failed 63 (get) off at the right bus stop. She asked the driver to stop the bus and let her get off, but the driver refused. A quarrel then

59、occurred, with both sides using unkind 64 (word). Five minutes later, she struck the driver on the head with her smartphone, and the driver fought back with his right hand. Within two seconds, the driver took back his hand. However, he 65 (lose)control of the bus before he realized it. The bus hit a

60、 red car, and fell into the river. 66 is very basic common sense that the lives and safety of the whole bus depend upon the driver, but the woman attacked the driver because of her own fault. On 67 other hand, the driver didnt stay calm. As a driver 68 (responsibility) for the whole bus, he should h