安徽省合肥市第九中学2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题

合肥九中2020学年下学期高二期中考试英语试卷 (满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟)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， 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 time is it now?A.6:00. B.7:00. C.8:002. How does the woman remember numbers?A. With stories. B. With places. C. With music.3. What will the woman probably do today?A. Play tennis. B. Go swimming. C. Take a dance class.4. What is going to happen to the boys tooth?A. He will pull it out.B. It will fall out on its own.C. His mother will pull it out.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. School lessons. B. Weekend plans. C. A new water sports center.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、7题。6. What is the trouble with Ann?A. She doesnt have enough time for working.B. She cannot find a good part-time job.C. She has no money now.7. What does Ann hope to do next term?A. Change jobs.B. Concentrate on her studies.C. Continue to work in the company.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How long has the woman been waiting?A. For ten minutes. B. For twenty minutes. C. For two hours.9. How will the woman probably get to work?A. By taxi. B. By train. C. On foot.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where is Steve?A. At home. B. At school. C. At a hospital.11. Who makes good chicken soup?A. Steves mother. B. The woman. C. The man.12. What will the man do next?A. Have something to eat. B. Get some magazines. C. Make a phone call.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Co-workers. B. Family members. C. Teacher and student.14 When will there be a holiday?A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Friday.15. How old was Joey when he saw pictures of his fathers surfing?A. Fourteen years old. B. Eight years old. C. Six years old.16. Why did Joey stay inside the hotel in Seattle?A. He didnt like the sun.B. It was raining all the time.C. His father couldnt go out with him.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When is the speaker giving the speech?A. Before the concert. B. During the concert. C. After the concert.18. What was the weather like tonight?A. Cold. B. Wet. C. Windy.19. What did the speaker especially thank the people at the back for?A. Their good humor.B. Their presence at the concert.C. Their patience until the last minute.20. Who might the speaker be?A. A performer in the concert. B. The audience of the concert.C. The organizer of the concert.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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASafety and Security ProceduresYour safety and the security of your personal property are of the primary concern to those of us who welcome you as our guest. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestions.YOUR VEHICLELock your vehicle and do not leave money or valuable items inside. We are not responsible for their loss.TRAVELINGBe good at noticing things around you when sightseeing or traveling. Stay in heavily traveled areas. Dont display large amounts of cash.GUEST ROOM SECURITYFor additional security, use the deadbolt (插锁) provided on your door and make sure the windows are locked. As an additional measure, please secure the secondary locks provided. Do not admit anyone to your room without first making identification. If there is any doubt about the persons identity, please contact the Front Desk.SAFETY BOXESDo not leave money or valuables in your room or vehicle. We provide free safety boxes for you. We are not responsible for items left in room valued over $200.KEYSSafeguard your key. Please do not leave it in the door. Do not give your key to others or leave it unattended. Please leave your key at the Front Desk when you check out.FIREPlease familiarize yourself with the nearest fire exits. Report fire or smoke to the hotel operator. In the unlikely event of a fire, please move quickly and calmly to the nearest safe exit and leave the building. Avoid the use of the elevator.REPORTINGPlease report any suspicious activity, or safety concerns to management.21. What should you do with a suspicious-looking stranger who knocks at your door?A. Pretend you are not in the room. B. Get in touch with the Front Desk.C. Send him to the police station. D. Let him in to make sure of his identity.22. Where are you advised to put your valuable things when you go out?A. In your cars. B. In the room.C. In the free safety box. D. At the Front Desk.23. Where might you see these suggestions?A. At a gym. B. At a bank. C. At a shop. D. At a hotel.BMy daughter, Fiona, and her family had a beautiful nine-year-old golden retriever(猎犬), Sunny. Fionas in-laws lived in New Zealand and every time the family went over to visit them, we had to take care of the dog. Fiona would also leave her car at our place, parked right where Sunny could see it. As long as the dog could check that the car was still there, which he did regularly, he was happy. Sunny knew from past experience that if the car was there, the family would come back. Each time they did it, I jokingly told them not to bother picking up Sunny because he was a joy to have around.Sunny was beautiful with the family, and when an unexpected baby came along - 17 years after her older sister - Sunny was lovely and gentle with her.In April 2020 we learned that the family was relocating to New Zealand. Realizing the bond that existed between them and Sunny, I knew they would want to take him. But with limited finances they found it too expensive to take their much-loved dog. So we adopted him.Their car, yet to be sold, was parked at our side gate and Sunny kept watching over it, checking on it each day before going for a walk. I think it was his security blanket. Then, a few months later, when the car was finally sold, poor Sunny had to adapt to losing yet another part of his family.With the car gone, Sunny discovered that cats visit the area and this has held his interest (though not as much as the car!). Weve had a few problems, but Sunny has now settled in very well and is far better trained than any of our previous dogs. Sunny is lovely company and has been a beautiful addition to our family.24. Why did Fiona park her car at her parents house every time she went to visit her relatives in New Zealand?A. Because Sunny took great interest in watching it.B. Because it was another part of Sunnys family.C. Because to Sunny it meant the family would come back.D. Because it was Sunnys hobby before going for a walk.25. What can we learn from the text?A. Fiona once joked about attending to Sunny.B. The family had two kids with a huge age difference.C. Cats could hold Sunnys attention as well as the car did.D. The family moved to New Zealand with their beloved dog.26. What does the underlined phrase “security blanket” mean?A. a toy to comfort crying kids B. something to reduce angerC. a blanket to make you feel safe D. a measure to provide protection27. Which of the following can best describe Sunnys character?A. loyal and adaptable B. expensive and loyalC. naughty and expensive D. naughty and adaptableCHumans make mistakes. Even surgeons (外科医生) with years of experience are not infallible. But what if these doctors could pool their knowledge and experience together and create a surgical standard of care, to be carried out by machines?Thats the idea behind surgical robots, which may soon perform most surgeries, from sewing up tiny wounds to performing heart procedures. Many of these operations are, in fact, already completed with the assistance of robots. But a recent test suggests that robots in the operating room may soon go a step further, performing on soft tissue completely on their own, from start to finish.The Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot（STAR）, successfully completed surgeries on pigs. “Were the first group to develop autonomous robotic surgery with soft-tissue surgery, and when compared to standard operation, its better,” says Peter Kim, professor of surgery. “The idea is not to replace surgeons；it will make the surgeons better and make the procedures safer.”A recent Mayo Clinic study found that major surgical errors-including operating on the wrong site or side of the body, or even leaving tools or objects inside the patient-occur every one out of 22, 000 procedures. Thats rare, but robots like STAR would aim to lower the number even further.In the da Vinci surgical system, surgeons place their arms inside instruments and use their hands to control the movement of robotic tools on the operating table from afar. The robots every major move is controlled by surgeons, and thus its results may vary based on the surgeons training or experience.STAR, on the other hand, is entirely autonomous. Its not only able to work on its own and perform surgeries with a more flexible “hand”, but its able to react to the unexpected incidents. Cutting into hard tissue like bones is one thing, but operating on moving soft tissue is far more complex. STAR reacts to a changing environment, similar to how self-driving cars are programmed to not only drive on the highway, but also react to another driver making a mistake and getting in your way.28. The underlined word “infallible” in Paragraph 1probably means _ .A. quite smart B. really creative C. always right D. rather responsible29. We can learn from the passage that STAR _ .A. can perform the operation on its own B. can make surgeries much fasterC. has been widely used in the operating roomD. will take the place of surgeons30. In the da Vinci surgical system, _ .A. surgery results depend on surgeons B. robots are trained from afarC. surgeons have trouble controlling robot D. robots always make mistakes31. In the last paragraph, the author mentions self-driving cars in order to show _ .A. how dangerous operating on people isB. how smart an autonomous robot can beC. how difficult self-driving on the highway isD. how bad getting in another drivers way might beDWhen Columbus “sailed the ocean blue in 1492” he wasnt looking for America. He was searching for a route from Spain to China; America just got in the way.The Spanish were after the riches of Asia: silk, dates, spices. Until later adventurers discovered how to sail to the Far East, trade with China depended on the Silk Road. The trade between China and Europe brought huge wealth, so the Spanish had a strong desire to find a new way to the East. Eventually a way appeared. However, as sea traffic developed from the 17th Century onwards, the overland route diminished.Now China is seeking to revive(复兴) the Silk Road and is preparing to invest 4 trillion pounds in new roads, rail links, oil pipelines and other basic facilities. It is hoped that goods can be shipped westwards by land far more quickly and economically than by sea.But the plan is also to attract more tourists. Actually, China does pretty well for tourists already; its the worlds fourth most visited country. Two citiesBeijing and Shanghaipossess the tourism business, with significant interest in destinations such as Xian and Chengdu. While Beijing is modern, cities such as Lanzhou and Dunhuang have one foot planted firmly in old China.Other places featured include Xian, the former capital of China, where you can come face to face with the Terracotta Army built to protect Chinas first emperor in the afterlife. From Lanzhou tour members take the train to Jiayuguan, Chinas western gateway and a key location on the Silk Road.There is also a fourday coach journey along the original Silk Route through the Xinjiang region to Kashgar. Along the way, at Kurla, you can visit the ruins of the Iron Fortress.32. What does the underlined word “diminished” in Paragraph 2 mean?ADisappeared. BDisturbed. CDiscovered. DDisplayed.33. What is the purpose of reviving the Silk Road?ATo rebuild the ruins of the Iron Fortress.BTo construct new roads and other basic structures.CTo make transportation westwards faster and cheaper.DTo draw more inland tourists attention to the western gateway.34. What can we learn about the Silk Road?AIt is nothing but a trade route.BIt promotes the tourism industry of China.CIt attracts foreign investment of 4 trillion.DIt may destroy some cities ancient style.35. What is the best title for the text?AThe Future of the Silk Road BThe Function of the Silk RoadCThe Origin of the Silk Road DThe Charming of the Silk Road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。Why should you read every day?When was the last time you read a book? If youre one of countless people who dont make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out. Reading has many benefits, and just a few benefits of reading are listed below.Mental StimulationStudies have shown that staying mentally stimulated can slow the progress of Alzheimers and Dementia. _36_. Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy.Wider KnowledgeEverything you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in handy. _37_.Stress ReductionNo matter how much stress you have at work, in your personal relationships, or countless other problems, it all just slips away when you lose yourself in a great story. A well written novel will help you get rid of pressure. _38_.Tranquility(安宁)_39_. Reading spiritual texts can lower blood pressure and bring about a sense of calm, while reading self-help books has been shown to help people suffering from mood disorders or mental illnesses._40_When you read a book, all of your attention is focused on the story the rest of the world just falls away. Try reading for 15 to 20 minutes before work, and youll be surprised at how much more focused you are once you get to the office.A. The more knowledge you have, the better-equipped you will be in the future .B. Focus and concentrationC. Thats because keeping your brain active prevents it from losing power.D. Reading books is also important for learning new languages and cultures.E. Stronger thinking skills.F. Reading a good book can also bring about great inner peace.G. And an interesting article will distract you and allow you to relax.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）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A, B, C, D 中，选出可以填在空白处的最佳选项，并在在答题卡上将该项涂黑。As I held my fathers hands one night, I couldnt help but notice their calluses(老茧）and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a 41 , including all his struggles.One summer, I remember, a drought hit Ontario, turning it into a 42 desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last 43 from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which 44 took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didnt 45 quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we 46 needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and 47 . Dropping the basket heavily, I declared,“If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves.” Dad 48 ,“Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then were 49 .” Such is Dad-whatever problem he 50 , he never gives up.51 , the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, 52 Dad remained optimistic. He 53 to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plate. Only then did I truly begin to 54 Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.Dad is also a living example of real 55 . From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to 56 our family. He always puts our happiness 57 his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games 58 his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and 59 putting others first.Dad, the life 60 I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.41.A. teacher B. gardenerC. farmerD. grocer42.A. stormyB. lively C. disappearingD. burning43.A. orderB. formC. gap D. position44.A. repeatedlyB. normallyC. finally D. really45.A. go B. beginC. occur D. change46.A. yetB. stillC. even D. nearly47.A. surprisedB. nervousC. angry D. frightened48.A. apologizedB. criedC. complained D. laughed49.A. lostB. doneC. gone D. touched50.A. meets withB. brings upC. works out D. thinks about51.A.