浙江省宁波市北仑中学2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题(1)

浙江省宁波市北仑中学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，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 have?A. Coffee with milk.B. Tea with sweet cream. C. Tea with sugar.2.What does the man think of going to Aspen?A. It costs too much.B. It sounds very interesting.C. He needs to think about it.3.Why didnt the woman answer her phone?A. She lost her phone.B. She didnt want to talk to the man.C. She was not allowed to use the phone then.4.What did the woman try to do?A. Create a new password.B. Get some information for the man.C. Go online using the mans new password.5.When is the assignment due?A. Later today. B. Tomorrow. C. The day after tomorrow.第二节（共15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。每段对话读或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. How does the girl feel in the beginning?A. Tired.B. Angry.C. Stressed.7.When will the man help the woman?A. Tomorrow after school.B.All night tonight.C.On Friday.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Mother and son. C. Husband and wife.9. When does this conversation probably take place?A. At night just before bedtime.B. In the early morning. C. In the afternoon.10. How will the man learn about the exciting part?A. By asking the woman to skip over the boring parts.B. By reading the book himself.C. By listening to the woman read the whole story.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What is the womans complaint?A. Its too hot in the room.B. The speeches are very boring.C. She only has crossword puzzles to keep her busy.12. What does the man probably do?A. A TV show host.B. A newspaper reporter. C. A worker at a charity.13. Why shouldnt the woman listen to her iPod?A. It would seem impolite.B. It would be too loud.C. It would make her fall asleep.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What will happen if the man eats the bread right now?A. Hell find that the bread is quite cold.B. The bread will taste disgusting.C. The bread will be too soft inside.15. Who will be coming to visit?A. The womans sister.B. The mans manager. C. The speakers friend.16. How does the man seem to feel about Kay?A. He thinks shes a great cook.B. He isnt really looking forward to seeing her.C. Hes very excited about her coming.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How old was the person in the first case?A.15.B. 20. C. 40.18. Where was the Diablo 3 player from?A. Taiwan.B. New York.C. The UK.19. What did the man from the UK die from?A. Thirst.B. Heart attack.C. Blood clot.20. What does the speaker want to tell the audience?A. Children should never play video games.B. Limit the time spent in front of the TV or computer.C. Go to the hospital after sitting for too long.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共12个小题；每小题2.5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四个选项中选出最佳选项。ALiving next to the Spellmans, our new neighbors, almost drove my mother crazy. If she wasnt shaming them for not attending church, or complaining to her sister Jackie about the way the Spellman girls dressed, then she was shoeing the Spellmans dogs out of our yard or filing noise complaints with the police, My mother had never been so busy. All she ever spoke of any more were the Spellmans and their wrongdoings.One Sunday afternoon after church service, my mother was driving old Ms Parker home to her house on the hill when we got a flat tire. As far as changing the tire, lets just say that we were at the mercy of the good Lord. Since old Ms. Parker lived so far up that hill, not a lot of traffic drove by us. It had been about fifteen minutes since the last car passed when we heard the rattling and puttering of an old pickup truck as it pulled over to assist us.The Spellman boys ran up on our car like a NASCAR pit crew. Before my mother could even protest, they had taken the tire off. “Her spare is flat,” said the middle one to the big one. “Give her ours” replied the big one, barely acknowledging the sacrifice. My mother was stunned. “I dont know what to say.” She stammered. The big one said, Well, the Lord said love your neighbor, and we are neighbors, right?The next day when the Spellmans dogs went through my mothers flower garden, she put out a bowl of water for them. When she saw the Spellman girls walking out with nothing but a halter on, she lectured them about being upright ladies and offered them sweaters. And when she heard the Spellmans music through our walls, she tried to dance a little bit. She even invited the Spellmans to be part of the good neighbors committee. Now the neighborhood was a better place.21. What was the authors mother mad at?A. The Spellmans improper behavior.B. The Spellmans attending church alone.C. The Spellmans constantly asking for help.D The Spellmans dogs making too much waste.22. How did the authors mother feel about being helped by the Spellman boys?A. DelightedB Concerned. C. FrightenedD. Surprised23. What can we learn from the experience of the authors mother?A. Every man has his weak side.B. Doubt is the key to knowledge.C. Dont judge a book by its cover.D. Actions speak louder than wordsBHumans have been keeping animals as pets for tens of thousands of years, but Dr. Jean-Loup Rault, an animal scientist at the University of Melbourne in Australia, believes new companions are coming: robot pets.“Technology is moving very fast,” Rault told ABC News, “The Tamagotchi in the early 1990s was really the first robotic pet, and now Sony and other big companies have improved them a lot.”This may not sit well with pet lovers. After all, who would choose a plastic toy over a lovely puppy? But Rault argues that the robotic kind has a lot going for it: “You dont have to feed it, you dont have to walk it, it wont make a mess in your house, and you can go on a holiday without feeling guilty.” The technology also benefits those who are allergic to pets, short on space, or fearful of real animals.Its not clear whether robot pets can replace real ones. But studies do suggest that we can bond with these smart machines. People give their cars names and kids give their toy animals life stories. Its the same with robots. When Sony stopped its repair service for its robot dog Aibo in March 2020, owners in Japan held funerals.As an animal welfare researcher, Rault is concerned about how robotic pets could affect our attitudes towards live animals. “If we become used to a robotic companion that doesnt need food, water or exercises, perhaps it will change how humans care about other living beings,” he said.So are dogs and cats a thing of the past, as Rault predicts? For those who grew up with living and breathing pets, the mechanical kind might not do. But for our next generation who are in constant touch with smart technology, a future in which lovely pets neednt have a heartbeat might not be a far-fetched dream.24. What does the underlined phrase “sit well with” means?A. be refused by B. be beneficial toC. make a difference to D. receive support from25. What are the advantages of robot pets?a. They are plastic and feel smooth.b. Owners neednt worry about them when going out.c. They can help cure allergies.d. They save space and costs.A. ab B. bc C. bd D. cd26. The passage mainly tells us _.A. the advantages of robot toysB. the popularity of robot petsC. living pets are dying out D. robot pets are comingCPalaces are known for their beauty and splendor, but they offer little protection against attacks. It is easy to defend a fortress (堡垒), but fortresses are not designed with the comfort of a king or queen in mind. When it comes to structures that are both majestic and well-defended, the classic European castle is the best example of design. Across the ages castles changed, developed, and eventually fell out of use, but they still command the fascination of our culture.Castles were originally built in England by Norman invaders. In 1066, as William the Conqueror advanced through England, he defended key positions to secure the land he had taken. The castles he built allowed the Norman lords to draw back to safety when threatened by English rebellion. Castles also served as bases of operation for offensive attacks. Troops were summoned to(召集), organized around, and deployed(部署) from castles. In this way castles served both offensive and defensive roles in military operations.Not limited to military purposes, castles also served as offices from which the lord would administer control over his kingdom. That is to say, the lord of the land would hold court in his castle. Those that were socially beneath the lord would come to report the affairs of the lands that they governed and pay tribute to the lord. They would address conflicts, handle business, feast, and enjoy festivities. In this way castles served as important social centers in medieval England. Castles also served as symbols of power. Built on important and noticeable sites overlooking the surrounding areas, castles constantly appeared in the background of many peasants lives and served as a daily reminder of the lords strength.Now, castles no longer serve their original purposes. However, the remaining castles receive millions of visitors each year from those who wish to experience the glory of a time long passed.27. The author introduces the topic of the text by _.A. making an assumptionB. giving an exampleC. making comparisonD. giving arguments28. Why did William the Conqueror build castles?A. He wanted to celebrate his victory.B. He wanted to remind people of his influence.C. He wanted to live peacefully with the English.D. He wanted to use them to his military advantage.29. Which of the following is a way the lord would adopt to show his power?A. Dealing with conflicts in his castle.B. Building his castle in an obvious place.C. Carrying out social activities in his castle.D. Commanding peasants to live near his castle.30. What attracts people to visit castles today?A. The splendid history.B. The special architecture.C. The tense atmosphere.D. The superior comfort.第二节（共5个小题；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。They Just Cant Help ItMy theory is that the female brain is mainly built for empathy the ability to understand other people and that the male brain is mainly built for building systems. _31_ For example, women are more likely to read magazines on fashion and parenting, while men will choose magazines that feature computers and sport.You may think that these preferences are influenced by the way people are taught to behave when they are growing up. However, this is not the case. A new study carried out at Cambridge University shows that newborn girls look longer at a face, and newborn boys look longer at a mobile. _32_ It has also been observed that girls are better at noticing signs of changes in other peoples feelings. Boys, however, seem to enjoy building toy towers and playing with toys which have clear functions. _33_ People whose jobs are in the construction industries are almost male. Math and engineering, which require high levels of systems-thinking, are also male-chosen disciplines. Why do men and women have the difference? Actually women have four times as many brain neurons (神经) that connect the right and left part of their brains. Because of it, women have a better ability to multitask than men. _34_ Men tend to focus on a limited number of problems at a time. They will separate themselves from problems and view tasks as independent from one another.Some people may worry that I am suggesting one gender (性别) is better than the other, but this is not the case. My theory says that males and females differ in the kinds of things that they find easy, but that both genders have their strengths and weaknesses. _35_ It is not true. The study simply looks at males and females as two groups, and asks what differences exist, and why they are there.A. Generally speaking, there are clear differences.B. Their preference for building systems may change over time.C. You can see the same kind of pattern in the adult workplace.D. They will consider many sources of information at the same time.E. It is important to stress that the female brain may be built more for empathy.F. That suggests certain differences between male and female brains are biological.G. Others may think the theory creates a belief of what a particular type of person is like.第三部分：语言运用（共三节，满分55分）第一节：完形填空（共20个小题；每小题1.5分；满分30分）阅读下面短文, 从短文后所给各题的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。One of my neighbors used to have a beautiful tree in her front yard. Her dad had planted it for her 36 it was nothing more than a little branch and several years later it started to 37 towards the sky at an amazing speed. Soon it blessed her with cooling shade in the 38 and glorious, golden leaves in the fall.When the two-day snowstorm struck our town, heavy snow 39 the trees branches that were still full of leaves. The weight split that lovely tree down the 40 . It was so sad seeing half of it 41 on the ground after the storm. When I talked to my neighbor later, she said that the damage had been too much and that the 42 tree would have to be cut down. 43 she had saved a few seedlings from it that she hoped to 44 in the future.Still, it was a shock to drive by her house the other day and see 45 but stump(树桩) in her front yard. I missed that tree. I missed its branches its leaves 46 in the afternoon sun. I missed seeing its limbs reach towards the heavens. I thought that the stump would be a sad 47 of its loss for a long time to come. My wonderful neighbor, 48 , had another plan. When I drove by her home today I saw a tiny bird feeder sitting on that stump and a colorful songbird having its 49. It was such an affirmation of 50 . It was such a joy to see. I could feel my heart 51.Life by its very nature is a 52 bag. It hands us both beauty and tragedy, love and loss, 53 and pain. What we do with it, however, is up to us. We can let it 54 us in two, or we can use even its hardest times to make our 55 stronger and our hearts more loving. We can spend it complaining or we can use it to help others.36.A.unlessB. whenC. untilD.because37.A.circulateB. windC. shoot D. stand38.A.spring B. summer C. fall D.winter39.A. fell on B. take apart C. get through D. broke down40.A. top B.middle C.bottom D. root41.A. dancingB. spreading C.trembling D. lying42.A. abnormal B.bare C. hopeless D. entire43.A. Consequently B. EventuallyC. ThankfullyD. Accidentally44.A.replace B. renew C. replantD. remove45.A. everythingB.something C. anything D. nothing46.A. falling B.shakingC. floating D.shining47.A.story B. expectation C. reminder D. view48.A. though B.therefore C. still D. otherwise49.A.rest B.baby C.dateD.dinner50.A.life B.time C. effort D.nature51.A.beat B. smileC.hurtD. sink52.A.mixedB. changeable C. separatedD. stable53.A. sorrowB.wealthC. pleasureD. wonder54.A. split B.pullC.benefitD. attach55.A.connectionsB. families C. bodies D. souls第二节：语法填空（10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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。In a recent survey, 19 percent of teenagers said they had posted a comment online that they later regretted. The problem is that once something 56 (put) on the Internet, it can be difficult to remove. Even if youre able to do so, someone else 57 (probable) has already taken a picture of your post. In addition, the content 58 (delete) from a webpage can often be recovered.Posting negative comments or images online is certainly best avoided, 59 thats not the only thing you should consider when it comes to your online behavior. Experts say its also important for young people 60 (earn) a positive Internet reputation. You can do this by sharing positive content about the things youre most interested 61 . This way, if someone 62 (run) a search on you, the results will show them the content you most want them to see.Managing an online reputation can be 63 (challenge). Remember that privacy settings(隐私设置) can be very helpful for this, so use 64 if theyre available. But most importantly, be careful about 65 you share - your future may depend on it.第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)假如你是李华，上周你在海外购物网站 Amazon上购买了一个书包，但是寄到后发现存在质量问题，请你给该网站负责人 Smith先生写一封信，内容包括:1. 反应质量问题2. 你的诉求注意:1.可以适当补充细节，以使行文连贯；2.词数80左右。3. 对提出投诉：make a complaint about sth_第二节 概要写作（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Wi