山东省济宁市泗水县2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题（含答案）

1、山东省济宁市泗水县2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题第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 does the woman want to do?A. Rent a car. B. Get a license. C. Change a card

2、.2. Whom does the woman suggest the man speak to?A. Mr. Brown. B. Mr. Smith. C. Mrs. Smith.3. Whats the womans problem?A. She locked herself in the apartment.B. She forgot to change her lock.C. She couldnt find her keys.4. When was James plane supposed to arrive?A. At 2:10. B. At 2:45. C. At 1:50.5.

3、 What does the woman say about the meeting?A. It will begin as scheduled. B. It is brought forward. C. It has been canceled.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 did the woman buy ye

4、sterday?A. A blue skirt. B. A green shirt. C. A red bag.7. What did the woman think of the yellow skirt?A. It was very expensive. B. It wasnt big enough. C. It was too bright.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What are the speakers talking about?A. Their vacation plan. B. A trip to Wyoming. C. Different parks.9. Wha

5、t can tourists visit in Yellowstone?A. Laramie. B. The Devils Tower. C. Old Faithful.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Which place can Market Street lead to?A. A river. B. A shopping center. C. A fire station.11. What should the woman do after crossing Riverside Road?A. Turn left. B. Keep straight on. C. Go acro

6、ss a bridge.12. Where is the swimming pool?A. On North Street. B. On Market Street. C. On Museum Street.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where is the magazine?A. On the sofa. B. On the desk. C. On the kitchen table.14. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Finish the magazine quickly. B. Buy a copy of the

7、 magazine C. Read the magazine online.15. How much will the magazine probably cost next month?A.3. B.4. C.5.16. What do we know about the woman?A. She spends too much on films.B. She is crazy about the magazine.C. She is a big fan of Martin Scorsese.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What will the temperature be

8、 tomorrow?A. 16300. B. 18300. C. 16280.18. What will the weather be like on Sunday morning?A. Windy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy.19. When will it probably be pretty cold?A. Next Monday. B. Next Tuesday. C. Next Wednesday.20. How often is the weather forecast?A. Once a day. B. Twice a day. C. Three times a d

9、ay.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。ALooking for a new poetry book to read? Ive got you! Were going to explore some of my favorite poetry collections, which range from the traditional all the way to the totally experimental. And though the

10、y differ in terms of tone and subject matter, theyve all got we call good parts.Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean VuongIt is the first poetry collection from Ocean Vuong. Vuongs style is well-suited to the heavy subjects he pursues, particularly when he reflects on the loss of his father and his e

11、xperiences as a wartime refugee. Theres a certain wonderful quality to his writing.Lunch Poems by Frank OHaraIf you like a conversational style, Lunch Poems might be the poetry book for you. Personal, funny, and easy, the collection perfectly shows the casual voice of Frank OHara, an outstanding fig

12、ure of the New School Movement in last-50s New York. As the name suggests most of the poems were written during his lunch bread at work, bringing a realistic image by the writing.100 Selected Poems by E. E. CummingsIts a shame that more people dont take E. E. Cummings seriously. Yes, his poetry is s

13、ometimes experimental. Unconcerned with rules, Cummings tried to capture emotion in its own form.The Complete Poems by Elizabeth BishopIn my opinion, any kind of fantastic poetry books must include Elizabeth Bishop. Highly skilled and highly influential, Bishop was one of the most powerful voices of

14、 the 20th century. She mostly worked within traditional forms, but the forms led to surprising effects, mixing classic style with modern ones.21. Who experienced war?A. Frank OHara. B. Ocean Vuong C. E. E. Cummings. D. Elizabeth Bishop22. Which poetry collection reflect the real world?A. Lunch Poems

15、. B. 100 Selected PoemsB. The Complete Poems D. Night Sky with Exit Wounds23. What does the author think of Elizabeth Bishops poetry?A. It is funny B. It is personal C. It is excellent D. It is experimentalBThe Caballero family from Tempe, Arizona were outside on their regularly scheduled walk with

16、their dog named Olive when they were joined by a tiny baby gray fox. Now, apparently, the fox mistook Olive for her mother and started following them around the neighborhood.The fox was about 20 centimeters in length and had a gray coat. They later found out that she was just 6 weeks old at that poi

17、nt. The tiny fox followed them home, where the sprinklers were on at that moment, so she ran to have a drink, which is when Rosalyn noticed how thirsty she was as she couldnt stop drinking.Considering that the fox was far away from home and her mother, alone-something that is not typical of foxes, t

18、he family decided it would he best to get in touch with Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center for help.They found a box and captured the baby fox so that she wouldnt wander off into danger. They got the fox inside the box without touching her. The kids were quick to name her Foxy.The fox was soon b

19、rought to the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. She was first fed using syringes(注射器), but now has learned how to eat on her own from a bowl.She appears to be doing quite well. She was a little dehydrated(脱水)when we got her.but otherwise healthy. She was already eating solid food, so weve mana

20、ger to fatten her up a hit in the short time shes been at Southwest Wildlife. Shes likely to grow up into a strong, healthy girl, explained Jim Mitchell of the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center.Foxy is now in good hands, being taken care of. They are hoping to bond Foxy with some of the other f

21、oxed that came to the center recently to return to the wild once they are strong enough.24. Why did the little fox follow the family?A. The family had some foodB. The little fox knew the family wellC. The family had caught the little foxs motherD. The little fox thought the familys dog was her mothe

22、r.25. What is the typical behavior of foxes?A. Living together B. Drinking too much water.C. Never walking far away from home D. Never asking help from human beings.26. What can we know about the Caballero family?A. They live in the countryside. B. They are kind and ready to helpC. They are good at

23、catching foxes D. They work in the Wildlife Conservation Center.27. When will Foxy go to the wild?A. When she is healthy B. When her mother callsC. When she is big enough D. When she knows other foxesCPeople in Florida recently had to escape from flash floods after two feet of rain fell in 26 hours.

24、 Heavy rains caused a hillside to break down and bury a community in Washington State earlier this year. Rainstorms and floods attacked Colorado last year, and sudden floods swept Atlanta in 2009, and Nashville in 2010.In the National Climate Assessment, published last week, researchers in the Unite

25、d States reported that large increases in heavy rains have occurred in the Northeast, Midwest and Great Plains, where heavy downpours have caused caused flooding events and other relevant disasters.In the United States the increase in water vapor has been on the order of 3 percent or 4 percent since

26、 the 1970s when most of the human-caused global warming has occurred since then. That may not sound like a big jump, but the effect is enormous. Two leading scientists, Kevin E. Trenberth at the National Center for Atmospheric Research and David R. Easterling at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

27、Administration, ran some calculations and agreed that the global warming has on average put more than a trillion gallons(加仓)of extra water into the air over the 48 states, probably closer to two trillion. That extra water has to fall as rain or snow if the condition is suitable.It rains harder than

28、it used to, said Dr. Trenberth, who could not resist adding:“When it rains, it pours. So they suggested intensifying standards for the designs of clams, and hardening roads and culverts(涵洞)against the possibility of more flash floodsSociety responded by ignoring them. For someone sitting in Pensacol

29、a, Fla. wondering why the roads were washed out the other day might be a good part of the answer. They didnt want to face the truth.The warming of the planet has slowed in recent years, but scientists think that is likely temporary. They expect it to get much, much warmer as this century progresses,

30、 and that can only mean that the rains will fall harder still.28. Why did the author mention some floods in the first paragraph?A. To lead to the topic B. To attract young readersC. To show some evidence. D. To show the latest events.29. What is the main idea of paragraph3?A. The condition o fain or

31、 snow. B. The reason of the rains and floods.C. The only effect of global warming. D. The exact amount of water in the air.30. What does the underlined word intensifying mean in paragraph 4?A. Changing B. Adjusting. C. Strengthening D. Decreasing31. What can we infer about the climate in the future?

32、A. The climate will be better soon. B. The bad climate will disappear.C. The bad climate will be worse. D. The climate will keep the same.DDancing with your grandma for 15 minutes a week promotes positive feelings and improves her state of mind, a study claims. Doctors from Israel are urging younger

33、 family members to have a regular visit to their grandmas and have a dance with their grandmas.And they found a 15 minute boogie(布吉舞)once a week lifted the spirits of telder family members and helped strengthen the familial bond. In fact, it is called Dance Movement Therapy(DMT). DMT across the gene

34、rations, complete with eye contact, was found to promote Positive feelings and improve mood for the elderly.The grandparents reported a bright state of mind, happy memories and uplifted spirits. Dancing has also previously been linked to improved muscle strength, balance and endurance(耐). For the gr

35、andchildren in the study, the weekly boogie changed how they view ageing and allowed them to come to accept the eventual death of their elderly relative.The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, assessed how dance affected the well-being of 16 dance movement therapists(治疗师)and the

36、ir grandmothers. Dance movement therapy was paid attention due to the fact it is easily accessible and does not cost more to practice. The researchers were eager to examine a low-cost method to treat issues commonly faced by an ageing population-such as limited mobility and depression. Grandchildren

37、 were instructed to make eye contact and encourage playfulness and touch. They were also told to mirror their grandmothers movements and give them time and space to rest when needed.The sessions were recorded and them analysed while diaries and interviews captured the opinions and feelings of the pa

38、rticipants. As well as the benefits to the health of the senior, the experiment also changed the idea of the younger family members.32. What should the young people do when dancing with their grandmas?A. Follow the grandmas eyes B. Look at the grandmas eyesC. Move the bodies as long as possible. D.

39、Talk with their grandmas in gentle voice33. What can we infer from the third paragraph?A. The young should dance every week. B. The senior were happy about being old.C. The old need parctise the special dance D. They young once resisted the final leaving.34. What is the best advantage of DMT?A. Chea

40、p B. Relaxing C. Common D. Influential.35. What is the best title for the text?A. What does DMT Mean?B. Dancing: a Good Way to Stop Being Senior.C. Why Dont You Dancel5 Minutes Every Week?D. Dancing with Grandparents is Good for Health and Family Ties.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处

41、的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。You listen to music every day. Some music hits your hearts. Some music makes you full of joy. 36 . In order to analyse functions of music, lets see the benefits it brings.Music makes you express your emotion37. . This way your brain convey the thoughts without speaking a word. When

42、 we try to express some sad emotion, you well use soft and deep music.38. .Music is an extremely unique way to develop the capability of memorising. The best example to prove this sentence is that you can easily learn something in the form of songs. The reason behind learning a song quickly is that

43、your mind enjoys music. Whatever your minds enjoy, it keeps it.Music makes you creativeMusic is key to creativity, it helps you in improving you mind by making it more artistic. No matter what the great invention is, it requires art. Creativity and imagination that is fulfilled by music. 39. .Music

44、improves your fine reasoning skillsDuring a study of children, it was shown that if children are exposed to three or more years of musical training, these same kids performed better. 40. . They had better listening and speaking skills than those who had none. The children even tested better for voca

45、bulary and reasoning skills.A. This was the resultB. Because music is an art of beautyC. Music makes you live a better lifeD. Music makes learning more pleasantE. Some music makes you burst into tearsF. You should choose some kind of music with powerful beatsG. You usually play the music that reflec

46、ts your thoughts or your emotions第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Rehan was an American boy, who had a tough childhood. When lie was 8, his mother 41. his father. After his mother left, the family faced 42. difficulties because Rehan

47、s father tried to raise two sons all by himself.By the 7th grade, Rehans home life had suffered 43. under the pressure. There was no breakfast every day, he said. Sometimes there was no electricity at 44. . Despite his hard home life, Rehan 45. boxing for comfort.Rehan continued to 46. academically

48、while training to be a professional boxer. However, his 47. was broken when he suffered a shoulder injury in the 12th grade. His hope of being a professional 48. was gone. He hurriedly applied to a number of colleges but was 49. . At last, he had to work as a cleaner.His colleagues wanted to 50. why

49、 he was there and would suggest he go to school. They eventually spoke to Bates, the 51. of the company, about the 52. young man. Bates soon took Rehan under his 53. and brought him to Bowie State University to meet a professor. This professor was so 54. by the conversation with Rehan that lie agree

50、d to admit Rehan.I studied so 55. . I was winning so many honors-it was crazy. Rehan said. By the end of his second year, Rehan made a decision to go to law school. Then Rehan transferred to University of Maryland, where he became a graduate in 2018. Over the course of the following year, Rehan work

51、ed in downtown DC, while still studying. He was accepted to law schools at Harvard, this spring.41. A. chose B. left C. believed D. ignored42. A. financial B. political C. emotional D. spiritual43. A. normally B. fortunately C. greatly D. freely44. A. school B. hospital C. home D. church45. A. aband

52、oned B. avoided C. minded D. practised46. A. cheat B. improved C. stop D. operate47. A. dream B. profession C. judgement D. life48. A. worker B. student C. director D. player49. A. treated B. thrown C. separated D. rejected50. A. figure out B. talk about C. make up D. pick up51. A. cleaner B. profes

53、sor C. general D. kind52. A. black B. smart C. general D. kind53. A. attack B. control C. nose D. wing54. A. frightened B. impressed C. encouraged D. annoyed55. A. high B. deep C. hard D. long第II卷第二节：(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，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。A Chinese university has built the worlds l

54、ongest 3D-printed bridge. The creation has a 56. (long) of 26.3 meters and a width of 2.6 meters. Its design came from the historic Zhaozhou Bridge 57. (build)in A. D. 605.While the ancient Zhaozhou Bridge required a decade to build, the team spent only 450 hours 58. (finish) all of their new bridge

55、s concrete parts. Besides, the bridges cost came in at just two thirds of that of an ordinary bridge.The bridge consisted 59. 44 individual 3D-printed concrete units, each of htem approximately 3 by 3 by 5 feet. The sides, influenced by the Zhaozhou Bridge, 60.(make)with 68 individual concrete plates moved into place by robot arms.The leader of the team noted that the demand for labor in construction projects will be in short supply 61. (increasing) in the future. If China cannot find people to build bridges, intelligent construction will be 62. important channel to solve this pro