甘肃省白银市会宁县第一中学2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题（无答案）

甘肃省白银市会宁县第一中学2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题（无答案）（时间：90分钟;满分：120分）本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分。第卷第一部分：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）AA cowboy named Bud was looking after his herd in a mountain in Alberta when suddenly a BMW moved forward towards him. The driver, a young man in a suit, sunglasses and a tie, leaned (靠着) out of the window and asked the cowboy, “If I tell you exactly how many cows and calves (小牛) you have in your herd, will you give me a calf?”Bud looked at the man, then looked at his herd and calmly answered, “Sure, why not?”The man parked his car, took out his computer and surfed a NASA (美国航空及太空总署) page, where he called up a GPS (全球定位系统) satellite to get an exact fix on his location. Within seconds, the young man received an email on his cellphone. Finally, he printed out a full-color, 150-page report on his hitech HP printer, turned to the cowboy and said, “You have exactly 1,586 cows and calves.”“Thats right. Well, I guess you can take one of my calves,” said Bud. He watched the young man select one of the animals and looked on him with amusement as the young man put it into his car.Then Bud said, “Hey, if I can tell you exactly what your business is, will you give me back my calf?”The young man thought for a second and said, “Okay, why not?”“Youre a government official,” said Bud.“Wow! Thats correct,” said the man, “but how did you guess that?”“No guessing required,” answered the cowboy. “You showed up here even though nobody called you; you wanted to get paid for an answer I already knew, to a question I never asked. You used millions of dollars worth of equipment trying to show me how much smarter than me; and you dont know a thing about how working people make a living or about cows. This is a herd of sheep . now give me back my dog.”1. The young man asked Bud for a calf because _.A. he really liked raising a calf B. he just wanted to show offC. he preferred helping the poor D. he guessed the number of calves2. Which of the following is TRUE about Bud according to the text?A. Bud gave a good lesson to the young man.B. Bud gave his calf to the young man at last.C. Bud had to look after his herd because of his hard living.D. Bud admired the young man for his wealth very much.3. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph implies that _.A. Bud wanted to drive the young man awayB. Bud got a dog as a prize for his correct guessC. the young man learned how to tell dogs from sheepD. the young man thinking himself smart was foolish in factBI was eleven years old, waiting for my exam at Saraswati Vidyalaya, my school in Nagpur. “No. 12, please come forward.” Kirti, a very fat girl from my class, stepped ahead. I heard my classmates laughing and so I tried to stop them with my eyes. But my good intentions were mistaken. The next morning, my teacher, Mrs. Kamble, told me, “Ashwini, Ive received a complaint about you.” I was shocked. The girl I was protecting thought Id been laughing at her.I tried to explain but the teacher refused to hear me out. She punished me by making me stand by the door. I knew I was right. Such punishment to a class topper was simply unheard of. But, slowly, my pride disappeared. Instead of being angry, I understood the other students who have been punished at times. For the first time, I felt humbled (谦逊的).Three years later, I was in the math class. Mr. Prabhuraman, wrote an equation (方程式) one hed taught us the day before on the blackboard. “Anyone who doesnt know how to solve this,” he said, “please leave the class at once.” I knew I could solve only the first two steps. But my pride made me stay there. Unfortunately, the one who was asked to solve it was me. I just stood there, chalk in hand, trying not to look foolish. I prepared myself for a good talking-to (斥责), but Mr. Prabhuraman told me kindly, “Go back to your seat.”Today, two decades later, those incidents have made me think. One teacher punished me for something I didnt do; the other forgave me for something I did wrong. Both experiences had an effect on me. They remind me that no matter what you accomplish (完成), you must always be humble.4. When the very fat girl appeared, Ashwini _.A. took no notice of her B. laughed at herC. said hello to her D. tried to stop others making fun of her5. After receiving a complaint, Mrs. Kamble _.A. said nothing about it B. was disappointedC. felt very angry D. tried to find out the truth6. Why did Ashwini refuse to leave the class?A. He felt it would make him lose face. B. He could work out the question.C. His teacher believed in his ability. D. His teacher never asked him any questions.7. The text is a story about _.A. how to communicate with others B. how to get along with teachersC. the ways to protect others D. the danger of prideCWe do not know when man first began to use salt, but we do know that it has been used in many different ways throughout history. Historical evidence shows, for example, that people who lived over 3,000 years ago ate salted fish. Thousands of years ago in Egypt, salt was used to preserve (保存) the dead.Stealing salt was considered a major crime (罪行) during some periods of history. In the eighteenth century, for example, if a person was caught stealing salt, he could be put in prison and his ears could be cut off.In the Roman Empire, one of the most important roads was the one that carried salt from the salt mines to Rome. Guards were stationed along the route to protect against salt thieves, and they received their pay in salt, thus bringing the English word, salary. Any guard who fell asleep while on duty was thought to be “not worth his salt”, and as a result he would get a little less salt on his next payday. The expression, “not worth his salt”, is still used today in English.In the modern world salt has many uses beyond the dining table. It is used in making glass and airplane parts, in the growing of crops, and in the killing of weeds (杂草). It is also used to make water soft, to melt (融化) ice on roads and highways, to make soap, and to fix colors in cloth.Salt can be got in various ways besides being taken from mines underground. Salt water from the ocean, salt water lakes or small seas can be used to make salt. Yet, no matter where it comes from, salt will continue to play an important role in the lives of people everywhere.8. According to the text, salt can be used in the following EXCEPT _.A. keeping dead bodies B. punishing thievesC. protecting crops D. making industrial products9. In the Roman Empire many people were employed as guards to _.A. protect the city of Rome B. watch people carrying saltC. prevent thieves from stealing salt D. carry salt from the mines to Rome10. The expression “not worth his salt” used today refers to the one who _.A. fails to do his work well B. should not be paid in saltC. doesnt want to work at all D. should use less salt11. The main purpose of the text is to tell readers _.A. how salt was found and got B. salt is important in peoples lifeC. salt was difficult to get in the past D. what salt brings to the English languageDIslands of Adventure at Universal Orlando in FloridaIt is best known as the home of the “Harry Potter Theme Park”. The Wizarding World is the most popular part of the park. Other popular rides include the Adventures of Spider-Man, Popeye & Blutos Bilge-Rat Barges and the Jurassic Park River Adventure.It is open from Monday to Saturday. $15.95 for children, 3 to 13 years old; $29.95 for ages 14 and over.PI-O Indoor Theme Park in LongueuilThe PI-O Indoor Theme Park features (以为特色) 16 rides, a small sea train, a kid-sized bowling alley (保龄球场), a mirror maze (迷宫), theme rooms which include the Christmas room on the sea, and a private reception room.“I wanted to create a safe environment for kids aged 1 to 10,” explains owner Jocelyne Pinard. She noted how many competing amusement parks have sections that can be unsafe for young kids such as the ball rooms full of loose plastic balls. So this is how it is different from other amusement parks.Open seven days a week. The admission fees are $16.99 for individuals (个人) and $64 for families.Legoland Windsor Theme Park in LondonLegoland Windsor is the best choice for young families. The park is designed for children from 3 to 12. There are over 50 rides as well as live shows, workshops, and other attractions aimed at younger children, and especially those who are already fond of building-block (积木) toys.The park is open every single day. Adults: $35; Ages 3-15 and 60+: $26. Buy online and save $3 per person.Wonder La Theme Park in IndiaWonder La is a worldclass amusement park. Its modern, clean and green, and has all kinds of attractions. There are over 50 rides, 12 of which are water based and nine especially for small children. If you love getting wet, dont miss the Rain Disco an indoor dance floor with a rain system that provides showers of warm water to the music.Monday to Friday 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Holiday and Festival seasons 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Single adult / child $13.50; Family ticket (for any four people) $50.00; Children 3 and under Free.12. If Jim is free this Sunday, he can choose to visit the following parks EXCEPT _.A. Islands of Adventure B. PI-OC. Legoland Windsor D. Wonder La13. How is PI-O Indoor Theme Park mainly different from other parks?A. It is much safer. B. It features more rides.C. It is much cheaper. D. It offers more activities.14. If a couple want to visit Legoland Windsor Theme Park with their 5-year-old son, how much do they need to pay when booking online?A. $96. B. $87. C. $93. D. $70.15. Which of the following about Wonder La Theme Park is NOT true?A. It is located in India.B. It is free for Children 3 and under.C. There are nine rides especially for small children.D. The Rain Disco lets children enjoy cool rain while dancing.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。Scientists often see the first ten years of a childs life as the “window of opportunity.” 16 And studies show that the following activities can benefit their brain greatly.17Free playtime has always been an important part of “being a kid”, but it is also important to a childs development. “Free play” not only helps kids develop different skills, it also helps them develop into happy healthy adults in the future.Read with kidsReading has long been known to improve childrens intelligence. 18 For parents who dont have much time, just surrounding your kids with books goes a long way too.Put kids to bed early19 Preschool children should get at least eleven hours of sleep and kids up to age 12 should try to get at least ten hours of sleep.Learn a second languageEarly studies in this field have shown that bilingual (双语的) kids can perform better under pressure. Young children can learn new languages with nearly perfect fluency (流利) and pronunciation.Praise good effort not intelligence.Your kids may be smart but you should mainly praise the effort they put into tasks. Kids, who are praised on intelligence, often feel it is a fixed quality, and mistakes or failures badly hurt their self-confidence. Kids who are praised on effort often focus more on learning. 20A. Play some helpful games.B. Give them enough playtime.C. And they are not afraid to fail and try again.D. Kids still need time away from the TV to do homework.E. Kids who read often develop earlier writing and number skills as well.F. Everything at this time is very important to the development of a persons brain.G. Studies show that kids with regular bedtimes are better at languages, math and reading.第二部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第一节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从2140各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项The Green sisters were well-known in their town because almost every week one of their names was in the local newspaper. Casey was a 21 singer. Anna was a rising star on the basketball team. Lillian was one of the best students in her school. 22 , Tina was average (普通的) so she often felt out of place among her sisters.One evening at dinner before Christmas, Tinas mother decided to organize a(n) 23 . “Everyone is coming to 24 all your successes this year,” she said to her daughters. Tina smiled, but she felt 25 . She wished she had something worth praising.“Well need a 26 for the party,” Tinas mother said. “The girls love strawberries, so we should have a strawberry cake.”“I could 27 a strawberry cake,” said Tina. She had ever tried to bake cookies but 28 .“Thats a pretty 29 job. I dont know 30 you could do it well,” Tinas mother asked.“I can do it,” Tina said 31 , but she was a little bit worried.Tinas mother 32 to let her bake the cake.On the day of the party, Tina woke up early and got started on the cake. Soon the 33 began to arrive at the party. When it was time for dessert, Tinas mother 34 the cake on the table. Everyone immediately commented how 35 the cake looked.“Tina made it,” said Tinas mother. A few people looked 36 for they had heard nothing great about Tina. However, one bite was all it took for people to 37 that the cake tasted as good as it looked.“Tina, this cake is wonderful,” said Aunt Maureen. “You could 38 a baking contest with this cake.” Tina smiled. She wasnt used to getting so much 39 . It felt good. She found she 40 could do something really well.21. A. happy B. lucky C. fine D. young22. A. Anyway B. Therefore C. Besides D. However23. A. meeting B. trip C. exhibition D. party24. A. celebrate B. judge C. admire D. follow25. A. excited B. lonely C. tired D. sad26. A. song B. cake C. dress D. host27. A. bring B. make C. sell D. buy28. A. failed B. regretted C. continued D. admitted29. A. big B. bad C. new D. nice30. A. how B. why C. whether D. when31. A. firmly B. proudly C. honestly D. angrily32. A. refused B. agreed C. pretended D. wanted33. A. teachers B. reporters C. guests D. players34. A. set B. covered C. cut D. ate35. A. fun B. terrible C. large D. beautiful36. A. surprised B. disappointed C. relaxed D. satisfied37. A. doubt B. realize C. imagine D. explain38. A. start B. hold C. win D. lose39. A. promise B. attention C. advice D. pay40. A. ever B. also C. never D. hardly第卷第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。When a lion was asleep, a little mouse began running up and down beside him, _ 41 made some noise. This soon wakened the lion. _42 (lose) his temper, he caught the mouse in his paws and was about to kill it. The mouse, terrified, pleaded to the lion to spare _43 life.“Please let me go,” it cried, “ and one day I will repay your _44 (kind).” The idea of so small a c