安徽省蚌埠铁中2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题（含解析）

安徽省蚌埠铁中2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题（含解析）一、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）1.阅读理解Pacific Science Center GuideVisit Pacific Science Centers StoreDont forget to stop by Pacific Science Centers Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visit. The store is located upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laser Dome.HungryOur exhibits will feed your mind but what about your body? Our caf offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The caf is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes.Rental InformationLockers are available to store any belongings during your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.Support Pacific Science CenterSince 1962, Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today, Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3million people a year and brings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State. Its an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. Visit pacific science to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.（1）Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?A.In Building 1.B.In Building 3.C.At the Laser DomeD.At the Denny Way entrance.（2）What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?A.Train science teachers.B.Distribute science books.C.Inspire scientific research.D.Take science to the classroom.（3）What is the purpose of the last part of the text?A.To encourage donations.B.To advertise coming events.C.To introduce special exhibits.D.To tell about the Centers history.2.阅读理解Many of us dont pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body, then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like having not enough food, genes(基因)and aging(老化). Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you happen to work in front of the computer, it is best to take a break every once in a while. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight from UV rays.Eating healthy food will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises which can protect your eyesight, too. All above are natural ways of eye care that help us to keep healthy eyes. Being happy all the time can be helpful to a persons eyesight, too. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.（1）_ is the most important way to protect our eyes.A.Natural eye careB.Taking medicineC.Seeing the doctorD.Being happy all the time（2）All the following causes can lead to bad eyesight EXCEPT _ .A.agingB.heightC.readingD.computers（3）What should you do if you have to work in front of the computer?A.Eat healthy food.B.Clean the eyes by using cold water.C.Wear a pair of sunglasses.D.Have a rest after working for a while.（4）Which is the best title of the passage?A.Ways of Eye CareB.Ways of Eye ExercisesC.Ways of Being HappyD.Ways of Being Healthy3.阅读理解Darwin noted that some human emotional expressions might have started as part of a physiological function: for example, exposing the teeth to bite food. The function, however, took on meaning and became a form of communication which signals anger.The same may be true for the animals. Baby monkeys cry for attention. They also cry to signal to an adult that they want to be carried.Chimpanzees do make upset voice when they are being weaned (断奶) by their mothers or have lost their mothers or another individual, says Anne Pusey, a professor at the University of Minnesota. They whimper (呜咽) and cry and scream. When we hear these calls, the emotion involved seems obvious. However, they do not weep in the sense of producing tears. The Iowan researchers can cause the same crying sounds by producing large decreases and then increases in blood flow. The blood flow also goes down when baby rats get cold. Thus, they conclude baby rats cry in the same way that we sneeze. Of course the rat baby could be crying because hes cold and wants his mother to know.（1）According to the first paragraph, what kind of emotion does exposing the teeth express?A.Disappointment.B.Excitement.C.Anger.D.Happiness.（2）Which is one probable reason why young chimpanzees might be crying?A.They meet their brother.B.They have nothing to eat.C.They are being breast-fed.D.They are parted from their mother.（3）Under what circumstance will baby rats cry just like humans sneeze?A.Their blood flow is decreased.B.They feel cold and long for affection.C.Their blood flow is increased.D.Their mother brings them back home.（4）Where is the passage most likely taken from?A.An animal journal.B.A physiology book.C.A health magazine.D.A cultural newspaper.4.阅读理解It is common to see many different kinds of insects while spending time outside in the summer. Some of them do not trouble people and can even add beauty to the natural environment. Other insects can harm the environment or humans. The population of these insects seems to stay large and healthy.But scientists say this does not appear to be true for some flying insects that serve an important purpose. There is growing evidence that these insects are decreasing across the world.One researcher looking into the present insect population is Doug Tallamy, a professor at the University of Delaware. He remembers walking through Washington D. C., in the past when it was alive with insects, especially butterflies. Now, he said, The flying insects are actually gone. Wilson said this point seemed to be proved during a drive he made last year from Boston to Vermont. He was surprised that, during his trip, he counted only one insect that had hit the cars front window. Several other scientists have carried out similar tests by checking how many insects hit their cars while traveling.While researchers admit this method is not scientific, they say it can still help them understand the changing flying insect population. There have not been many studies done on the flying insect populations covering large areas. However, some international research suggests a downward turn. In 2020, a group of studies showed that there had been a 14-percent drop in ladybugs(瓢虫) in the United States and Canada from 1987 to 2020. In Germany, a 2020 study found an 82-percent drop in the number of flying insects compared to levels recorded in 1990.After the German study, other countries also started looking into the problem. David Wagner of the University of Connecticut says other evidence leads him to believe the findings of the 2020 study are clearly not a German thing.（1）The underlined word this in Paragraph 2 refers to the fact that _.A.The insects cause trouble to people.B.The insects harm the environment.C.The insects are numerous and healthy.D.The insects love staying indoors.（2）How does Wilson try to prove the flying insects are gone?A.By making some comparisons.B.By using his personal experience.C.By listing research results.D.By studying the causes.（3）What does David Wagner think of the 2020 German study?A.He considers the study isnt done in German ways.B.He thinks its less believable than other evidence.C.He considers the German study is a good start.D.He thinks other places also have the problem.（4）In which section of a magazine may this text appear?A.Nature.B.Education.C.Entertainment.D.Health.二、任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分）5.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填空白处的最佳选项。Proven Ways to Make a Good First Impression (印象)Want to be more memorable? These tips will help you have a lasting connection with anyone you meet.Smile!People who smile tend to manage and sell more effectively, and raise happier children. Your facial expression is typically the first thing someone notices about you when they make a judgement. _Think about your purposes_Do you want to make a new friend? Network? Strike a business deal? A clear set of purposes can help you figure out what kind of energy you want to give off during the interaction. Know what kind of information you want to share about yourself in each circumstance.Show great interestYou can make a good first impression if you are excited and greatly interested in the person or people you are trying to connect with. _. If doing so, you will have more in depth and more memorable conversations._It is often said that actions speak louder than words. Going out of your way to do something kind or thoughtful, especially for someone you dont know well, can ensure that you make a lasting impression._A. Pay attention to your wordsB. Make an effort to be thoughtfulC. Its important to appear both happy and active.D. What are your goals in making this impression?E. These are little things you can do to be nicer to anyone.F. Remembering someones name and working it into a conversation go a long way.G. Listen carefully, ask questions, and encourage others to talk about their experiences.三、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）6.阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I was once a dropout. I know how powerfully a 1 can influence the life of a person who does not 2 herself. I quit school at sixteen to work. Years later, I had a(n) 3 and couldnt work for months. I felt depressed. With an unemployable father and a mentally ill mother to support, I couldnt 4 to give up.Searching the ads, I found a notice that our local community college offered free work 5 . One requirement was a high-school diploma or GED certificate. Years ago, I got my GED certificate, but with 6 scores. I felt certain that I had little to 7 other than a willingness to 8 . After my physical injury healed, I went to meet Ruby Martin, the advisor who would 9 me.I sat 10 waiting while Mrs. Martin looked over my score sheet. I was 11 to hear her blame me for wasting her valuable time. She looked at me for a long moment 12 she spoke.Why did you apply for this 13 ? she asked. Why arent you applying to college?With my face burning with 14 , I could only whispered, Because I am 15 .Didnt anyone ever explain these 16 to you? she asked. I just shook my head. For the next hour, she explained how the GED scores are based on, and that my 17 were very high indeed. She convinced me that I was not only not stupid, but that I would 18 an excellent candidate for the training program.I regained my 19 . Later, I got a bachelors degree and became a teacher just like her. To teach is to touch a life. It was Ruby Martin who touched my life 20 .1. A. clerkB. teacherC. interpreterD. tailor2. A. hear fromB. reflect onC. believe inD. dry out3. A. accidentB. patientC. trunkD. giant4. A. contradictB. participateC. declareD. afford5. A. preparationB. certificateC. trainingD. qualification6. A. numbB. lowC. parallelD. steep7. A. distributeB. apologizeC. recommendD. offer8. A. operateB. grillC. clickD. try9. A. employB. assessC. drillD. comfort10. A. comfortablyB. curiouslyC. optionallyD. nervously11. A. desperateB. absurdC. preparedD. autonomous12. A. beforeB. untilC. sinceD. after13. A. occupationB. enterpriseC. programD. degree14. A. angerB. shameC. envyD. affection15. A. awfulB. awesomeC. shallowD. stupid16. A. rulesB. subjectsC. scoresD. textbooks17. A. salariesB. numbersC. expectationsD. bonuses18. A. makeB. draftC. governD. purchase19. A. dignityB. confidenceC. privilegeD. profit20. A. anyhowB. sometimesC. otherwiseD. Forever四、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）7.阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号里单词的正确形式。You may not have noticed it before, but many people often sit with a hunched (驼背的) back when they are in a difficult situation, such as trying hard _(solve) a math problem. But theres a reason for this: this body position helps to reduce pressure.However, according to Erik Peper, a health professor at San Francisco State University, poor posture (姿势) may make our brains work not as well as they _(normal) do.Peper and a team of researchers _(study) 125 students performance in a math test and their different postures. The team found that good posturefor example sitting up straightcould help people perform better _bad posture when they feel stressed.Another professor Richard Harvey further explained in Science Daily that sitting with bad posture might make us feel more _(comfort), but it actually increases our pressure levels.So the next time you have to take a test, try sitting upright and taking a deep _(breathe). If Pepers study is correct, this small change may have _great influence on you.There are many things _lead to poor posture. The good news _(be) that posture can be improved at any age by _(make) just a few simple corrections in the way one stands, sits and moves.五、短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）8.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词；删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉；修改：在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。While visit France, we decided to do some shopping. Not far from the hotel there was a shop with all kind of clothing hanging up. When we went into the shop, a woman came up and asked that she could help us, but we said that we would like look around on our own. He looked at us rather strange. Not having found anything we needed, we thanked the woman and were left. Suddenly my husband started to laugh, pointing to a sign with English, which reads DRYCLEANING SHOP. Unless you are a smoker, please dont smoke here.六、书面表达（满分25分）9.假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom听说在中国通过扫描二维码（scan QR code）就可以轻松实现移动支付（mobile payment），感到不可思议。请你写封邮件告知移动支付在中国的相关情况。内容包括：在中国最流行，提供了便利。快捷且强大的功能：如买早餐，买地铁票。改变我们的生活，引领世界。注意：词数100左右；可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。答案解析部分一、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）1.【答案】 （1）A（2）D（3）A【考点】细节理解题，时文广告类【解析】【分析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了太平洋科学中心并呼吁呼吁人们找到各种各样的方式来支持太平洋科学中心。 （1）考查细节理解。根据B Visit Pacific Science Centers Store部分中的“Dont forget to stop by Pacific Science Centers Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or remember your visit”提及souvenir 和 Pacific Science Center，其后面一句为设题点指出商店的位置在Building 3故选B。 （2）考查细节理解。根据Support Pacific Science Center部分中的“Today，Pacific Science Center serves more than 13 million a year and bring inquiry-based science education to classroom and community events all over Washington State”如今，太平洋科学中心一年服务1300万多个，并将探究式科学教育带到了华盛顿州各地的课堂和社区活动中所以选D。 （3） 考查写作意图。根据 Support Pacific Science Center 部分中的“Its an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. ”要是没有个人、合作方和其它组织的慷慨支持的话，不能实现这样的成就最后一句在呼吁呼吁人们找到各种各样的方式来支持太平洋科学中心，故选A。【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和写作意图两个题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。2.【答案】 （1）A（2）B（3）D（4）A【考点】主旨大意题，细节理解题，说明文，医疗保健【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，眼睛对于我们来说是很重要的，很多人也想保护好自己的眼睛，那么应该怎样做呢？作者从可能会导致我们的视力下降的原因下手，给我们讲述了保护眼睛的方法。 （1）考查细节理解。根据第一段中的That is why our eyes should be given a lot of careNatural eye care should be put in a number one place“可知，我们应该好好保护我们的眼睛，其中自然的保护眼睛是最重要的一种方式。故选A （2）考查细节理解。根据第二段中的”There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food，genes （基因） and aging （老化）Televisions，computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight“可知，导致我们的视力下降原因很多，如没有足够的食物、基因、年龄增长、电视、电脑和阅读等这里没有提到的是B选项height，”身高“，故选B。 （3）考查 细节理解。根据第二段中的”If you happen to work in front of the computer，it is best to take a break every once in a while.“可知，如果你必须在电脑面前工作的话，最后每隔一会儿就休息一下，故选D。 （4）考查主旨大意。根据最后一段中的”All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyesBeing happy all the time can be helpful to a persons eyesight，tooIn a world，eye care is very important，no matter how old a person is“可知这篇短文主要告诉我们眼睛对于我们来说是很重要的，给我们讲述了保护眼睛的方法，故选A。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和主旨大意两个题型的考查，是一篇健康类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。3.【答案】 （1）C（2）D（3）B（4）A【考点】主旨大意题，细节理解题，科普环保类，说明文【解