安徽省合肥九中2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题

合肥九中2020学年度上学期期中考试高二英语试卷试卷满分：150分 时间：120分钟第I卷第一部分 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，从试题所给的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 the man do this weekend?A. Go hiking. B. Take a test. C. Stay at home.2. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Classmates. C. Colleagues.3. Who will most probably help type the letter?A. Joan. B. Kate. C. Henry.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A job opportunity. B. Their interests. C. Their education background.5. Where are the speakers going?A. To a supermarket. B. To a park. C. To a cinema.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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6、7题。6. Which sport will the man do in Hawaii?A. Skiing. B. Climbing. C. Riding bikes.7. When will the man go on holiday? A. In January. B. In February. C. In December. 听第7段材料，回答8、9题。8. Where can the woman park her car?A. In a garage. B. In a parking lot. C. In a yard.9. How does the woman feel about the house?A. Satisfied. B. Worried. C. Uninterested.听第8段材料，回答10至12题。10. Why does the man feel sorry?A. He makes the woman worried. B. He is unable to pick the woman up. C. He is too busy with his work.11. What does the mans sister look like?A. Slim. B. Short. C. Fat.12. What does the mans sister usually wear?A. Black glasses. B. A white dress. C. White shoes.听第9段材料，回答13至16题。13. How long has the woman been on a diet?A. For three months. B. For four months. C. For five months.14. How does the woman look now?A. Beautiful. B. Tired. C. Hungry.15. What was the best advice from the womans trainer?A. Doing more exercise. B. Eating 3 times a day. C. Eating 5 times a day.16. What will the man most probably do next?A. Join the health club. B. Go to the gym. C. Go to the restaurant.听第10段材料，回答17至20题。17. What is the speaker doing?A. Showing people around a school. B. Introducing an exhibition. C. Organizing a meeting.18. What is the big hall mainly used for?A. Parent-teacher meetings. B. Music lessons. C. Sports.19. When can children use the library on their own?A. At any time of the day. B. During the class break. C. After school.20. Who should people call to fix the time for a visit?A. The speaker. B. The librarian. C. The speakers assistant.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，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。ABandhavgarh National park in India is best known for its amazing setting, as well as having the highest concentration of tigers in India. In addition to tigers, there are also bears, deer, wolves, birds, etc.Location: In Madhya Pradesh state, almost 200 kilometers northeast of Jabalpur. The nearest village is Tala, which is the access point of the park.Opening Hours and Safari(游猎)Times Safaris operate twice a day, starting at dawn until late morning, and mid afternoon until sunset. The best time to visit the park is early in the morning or after 4 p.m to spot the animals. The park is closed from July 1 to September 30 due to the monsoon season(季风季节).Bandhavgarh ZonesBandhavgarh is divided into three main zones: Tala(the parks best zone, with the most tigers), Magdhi(the second best zone to see tigers), and Khitauli(scenic and less visited, although tiger sightings do occur there; particularly good for birding).Entry Fees and Charges for Jeep SafarisBandhavgarh has become expensive to visit in recent years. Entry fees have increased since October 2020. When going on a safari, separate fees must be paid for park entry and jeep hire. Entry tickets are priced per vehicle(up to six people).For 2020-16, park entry tickets cost as follows:Tala Zone: 2,400 rupees for Indians, 4,800 rupees for foreigners.(Up to six people)Other Zones: 1,200 rupees for Indians, 2,400rupees for foreigners.(Up to six people)Jeep Hire Expect to pay about 2,200 rupees to hire a jeep, in addition to the entry cost. This can be done at the park entrance. All hotels can arrange jeep hire and tours, but at a higher rate. Its much less trouble though. Besides, unlike many national parks in India, its possible to take private vehicles into Bandhavgarh.21. What do we know about Bandhavgarh Zones?A. Tala is probably the most popular zone. B. Magdhi has attractive scenery.C. Magdhi is good for bird-watching. D. Khitauli is frequently visited .22. How much should five Americans pay for entry fees to visit Magdhi Zone?A. 1,200 rupees B. 4,800 rupees C. 2,400 rupees D. 6,000 rupees23. Which of the following statements is True about jeep hire in the park?A. Tourists can only hire a jeep from the park. B. Hiring jeeps from hotels costs less money.C. Jeep hire fees are included in the entry cost. D. Tourists dont have to hire jeeps.BSome time ago, I discovered a whole lot of antique(古董) shops near my home. So I left home one morning carrying the chair that had a broken leg. I didnt think there would be any difficulty in getting it mended. I went into the first shop expecting a friendly reception. I was quite wrong. The man wouldnt even look at my chair.The second shop, although slightly more polite, was just the same, and the third and the fourth so I thought that my approach must be wrong.I went into the fifth shop with a plan in my mind. I placed the chair on the floor and said to the shopkeeper, “Would you like to buy a chair?” He looked it over carefully and said, “Yes. How much do you want do it, sir?” “Twenty pounds,” I said. “OK” he said, “Ill give you twenty pounds.” “It has a slightly broken leg,” I said. “Yes, I saw that; its nothing.”Everything was going according to the plan and I was getting excited. “What will you do with it?” I asked. “Oh, it will be easy to sell once the repair is done.” “Ill buy it,” I said. “What do you mean? Youve just sold it to me.” he said. “Yes, I know but Ive changed my mind. Im sorry. Ill give you twenty-seven pounds for it.” “You must be crazy,” he said. Then, suddenly the penny dropped. “I know what you want. You want me to repair your chair.” “Youre right.” I said. “And what would you have done if I had walked in and said, Would you mend this chair for me?” “I wouldnt have agreed to do it,” he said. “We dont do repairs, not enough in it and too much trouble. But Ill mend this for you, shall we say for five pounds?” He was a very nice man and was greatly amused by the whole thing.24We can learn from the text that in the first shop the writer _.A. was rather impolite B. asked the shopkeeper to repair his chairC. asked the shopkeeper to buy his chair D. was warmly welcomed25Why did the writer said “Would you like to buy a chair?” in the fifth shop?A. He wanted to make some money by selling the chair.B. He had a plan in mind about how to get his chair mended.C. He was sure that he wont be able to have the chair repaired.D. He planned to get a new chair after selling the broken one.26The expression “the penny dropped” in the last paragraph means the shopkeeper _.A. changed his mind B. accepted the offerC. decided to help the writer D. saw the writers purpose27How much will the writer pay?A. 20 B. 7 C. 5 D. 27CThe quality of our seafood has been in the news a lot lately. A new study has found that people who eat seafood are also eating plastic 11,000 pieces of microplastic(微塑料) per year to be exact.Researchers at the University of Ghent in Belgium found that seafood eaters are consuming plastic at a concerning rate. “Per serving of mussels (贻贝), which contains about 300 grams of mussel meat, you get 300 pieces of plastic inside your body,” researchers wrote. Researchers dont yet know the implications of eating microplastic, but they worry that it could have negative consequences on our health. While we dont know what microplastic does yet to humans, we do know what it does to sea animals. In earlier studies, scientists have found that when fish eat microplastics, it prevents their growth and changes their feeding patterns. In fact, fish will stop eating natural sources of nutrients, and only go for plastic. When youre done using plastic, a small portion (部分) may be recycled. However, more than likely its in a landfill or making its way towards the ocean. Once rubbish hits the water, sea creatures may mistake it for food. This often leads to poisoning or death. If they get caught for humans food, the plastic may very well make its way back to you on your dinner plate. According to a study published in Science magazine, eight million tons of plastic go into our waterways every year. The problem is so serious that scientists say that by 2050 the weight of plastic in our oceans will outweigh fish. And just because its out of sight, it doesnt mean it should be out of mind. Theres no immediate way to prevent microplastic from ending up in your body. However, you can help reduce the amount of plastic reaching rivers, lakes and oceans in the first place. You can make a difference with your choices every day. Even small changes will add up. While your dinner may contain microplastic, you can help prevent the future generations from having that same problem.28. What does the underlined word “implications” probably mean?A. Real functions. B. Potential benefits. C. Logical reasons. D. Possible effects.29. What do we learn about microplastics in the oceans?A. Fish tend to be addicted to them. B. Fish are sick and tired of them.C. They make fish grow quickly. D. They dont affect fishs eating habits.30. Whats the main idea of Paragraph 5?A. You will pay for what you have done. B. Sea creatures eat different foods.C. You get what you pay for.D. Plastic cant be digested(消化) by sea animals.31. Whats the writers purpose of writing the last paragraph?A. To give us a final warning. B. To call on us for action.C. To offer us a brief summary. D. To send us a gentle reminder.DWhen John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood, he was better off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.These are the findings of a 40year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society，” said George Vaillant, the psychologist who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.”Vaillants study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the mens mentalhealth scores with their boyhoodactivity scores. Points were awarded for parttime jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out.Workingat any ageis important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competencethe foundations of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work towards common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isnt everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love ones work.”32What do we know about John? AHe enjoyed his career and marriage.BHe had few childhood playmates.CHe received little love from his family.DHe was envied by others in his childhood.33Vaillants words in Paragraph 2 serve as _Aa description of personal values and social valuesBan analysis of how work was related to competenceCan explanation why some boys grew into happy menDan example for parents expectations of their children34What does the underlined word “sharp” probably mean in Paragraph 4?AClear and definite. BHaving a thin edge(边缘).CQuick to react. DSudden and rapid.35What can be inferred from the last paragraph?ACompetent adults know more about love than work.BWork and love are both important to a wonderful adult life.CLove brings more joy to people than work does.DIndependence is the key to ones success.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。 How to Make PlansMost people get scared when talking about planning or writing plans. 36 And you need to plan for success as planning really works and inspires you to go straight ahead. However, how to create effective plans is still a problem. Dont worry, and just follow the steps below.Step 1 37 What plans have you had in the past? Probably, in some of your plans, you havent ended up where you thought you were going to end up. Get a good understanding of what you have done and what you havent done in the past. It is a primary foundation for your new plan. If having no plan, just take actions and make plans right now.Step 2 Think about the What - IfsWhen you are building your plans, you should consider where you are going and make clear the What -Ifs. Not everything just goes smoothly as you believe. 38 Step 3 Document the plansWhen starting to make plans, you should try to write them down. It is of key importance for the future. 39 In addition, make sure you have the plans fully written out with all the key elements concerned, including details.Step 4 Update the plansAccording to your written plans and actual situation, you should check out the plans you have completed and havent completed. 40 Make sure all the assumptions are there and work out the details. After hanging on for some days, planning will be getting simpler and easier.A. Make new plans right now B. Review historical plansC. Actually, people are more likely to succeed in a planned wayD. And you need to continue what you havent done and update itE. And what you should do next is to check your plans monthly or quarterlyF. Not all people can memorize every word they said and thought wellG. For your benefits, you need to make Plan A and Plan B in case of changes and contingencies(偶发事件).第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A black boy guarded the barrels (桶) in his fathers wine factory. Every morning he cleaned up every barrel with rag, and then _41_them in order row upon row. However, the strong wind blew the barrels here and there _42_.The boy was so angry that he _43_ a letter to the wind on every barrel with crayon, “Please dont blow down my barrels.”After _44_that, his father asked the boy with a smile, “Can the wind read your _45_?”The little boy said, “I dont know, but I have no way of how to _46_ the wind.”The next morning, when the little boy ran to look at the barrels, he found that the wind simply _47_ his letter and blew the barrels here and there. The little boy felt very _48_ and burst into tears. His father _49_ him on the head gently and said, “Son, dont be sad. We may have no way of what to do with the wind, but we may have ways for ourselves, so we can have our own _50_ to conquer the wind.”Then the little boy dried his tears and sat near the barrels to _51_ over and over. Finally he found out a way. He went to the well to pick barrels of _52_, put them into those empty barrels, and then went home to sleep uneasily.At daybreak, the little boy got up _53_, ran out and saw the barrels were placed in _54_ order. The little boy smiled happily and told his father, “If we dont want the barrels blown down by the wind, we have no way to the _55_, but we have ways to ourselves and the barrels. Its a very _56_ way, that is, to add the weight of the barrels. ”The little boys father smiled _57_.Yes, we cant change the wind, nor can we change many things in the _58_, but we can change ourselves and our own weight and the weight of our own mind, so that we can stand _59_ in the world, not to be blown down or stricken down by the wind or anyt