内蒙古2020_2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题[含答案]

1、内蒙古2020_2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题含答案（本试卷满分：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）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1.Who is the woman probably talking to?A. A policeman B. A reporter. C. A judge.2. What are the speakers talking about?A.Visiting the zoo. B.Making a toy. C.Buying a gift.3.Where are the spe

2、akers probably?A.At the restaurant. B.At the cinema. C.On the bus.4.What sport will be shown first on the TV program Sports World?A.Diving. B.Basketball. C.Windsurfing.5.What will the speakers have for dinner probably?A.Chicken. B.Fish. C.Pizza.第二节 （共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料，回

3、答第6、7题。6. What are the speakers doing? A. Buying some furniture. B.Marketing their products.C.Looking at an advertisement.7.How much is the dining room table? A.530. B.400. C.350. 请听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What can the woman find in the room?A.A hairdryer. B.Some toothpaste. C.Some toothbrushes.9.What ser

4、vice can the woman use anytime?A.The Internet. B.The laundry service.C.Room service for bar food.10.When will the woman have dinner this evening?A.At 6:00. B.At 7:00. C.At 8:00. 请听第8段材料，同答第11至13题 11.What will Jenny do on Saturday?A.Prepare for a fair. B. Go camping. C.Study science. 12.What is Georg

5、es plan for Satarday?A.To skate in a park. B.To watch a competition.C.To take part in a national event.13.Who will the man probably have lunch with on Satarday?A.His mother. B.His wife. C.His friend.请听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What did Dr.Ahmed think of the mans essay this time?A.Organized. B.Interesting

6、C.Lengthy.15.Why is the woman worried?A.She has poor taste in fashion.B.She has problems organizing people. C.She has to deal with too much information. 16.What does the man suggest the woman make a list of?A.People she will invite. B.Things she has done. C.Places she plans to visit. 17.How long wil

7、l the event last?A.For two days. B.For three days. C.For five days.请听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.How many gold medals has Mark won? A.7. B.13. C.31.19.When is Mark free from training?A.On Wednesdays. B.On Fridays. C.On Saturdays.20.What do we know about Mark? A.He goes track running every day.B.He changes h

8、is diet before a competition.C.He eats lots of red meat to keep the power.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） AIm an American, and I can tell you, a college degree in the U.S. puts you way ahead of people who dont have one. If you want to work in cities like Boston, New York or San Francisco

9、, your starting salary (薪水）will be much higher than people who dont have a degree, and you certainly need a good salary to afford an apartment in those cities. I think Ill get about $50,000 as a starting salary once I graduate, and Ill get a lot of fringe benefits (额外福利）too, like life insurance and

10、a retirement (退休) plan. -SteveIm from Argentina and everyone I talked to said “go to university”. Why did I listen to them? Ive got massive debts now, and no chance of getting a good job. For the last five years, Ive been in a dead-end job, with no safety, no prospects (前景), and low pay. Most of my

11、friends left school at 16 and they re doing really well now. They got promoted (提拔）while I worked very hard to get a degree, and it isnt worth the paper its written on. Of course I feel bitter. -GordonI did my degree at Cambridge University -it was a three-year course. I dont like the idea that you

12、study for a degree for what it gets you later in life. You should go to university because youre really interested in the subject you choose. I dont think my degree helped me to get a job. It may have given me an edge over non-graduates for getting interviews, I suppose. But I really enjoyed studyin

13、g French literature, and dont regret it at all. When I left, I applied for lots of jobs, and I think employers liked the fact that I was confident and had good people skills. Im now a computer programmer, nothing to do with literature. -HelenClick here to share your opinion about university.21.What

14、do we know about Steve? A. He works in New York.B. He has no interest in his job.C. He thinks his degree is a big advantage.D. He lacks confidence in his personal skills.22.What is Gordons attitude toward going to university?A. Appreciative. B. Unfavorable. C. Supportive. D. Uninterested.23.Which of

15、 the following is true about Helen?A. She has always aimed high.B. She is a literature enthusiast.C. She faced fierce competition in job hunting.D. She believes going to university is time-wasting.BTrying to find a safe place after too many earthquakes and aftershocks and the death of my dear husban

16、d, I sold my little farm in Canterbury, New Zealand, and moved north to Blenheim with my three elderly Labradors, three ancient cats and six doves. The place I bought appeared reasonably priced, quiet and safe for the animals. I moved in, but that was the moment of truth. It had been left filthy. Th

17、ere were large holes in walls where heaters and shelves had been removed, and illegal plumbing (管道) and wiring. The small house was filled with rubbish and the log burner full of ashes. The fence was partly burnt and the irrigation (灌溉) system was damaged. All the firewood had been removed.After a b

18、usy day moving in and cleaning, I touched a switch in the bathroom, thinking it was for the lights. Unluckily, it was for an illegally wired spa bath and it tripped the circuit (电路), leaving the house in total darkness. I had not yet located a torch or phone, and boxes were all over the place. All I

19、 could do was lie on the bed and shiver (颤抖）through that long, very cold winter night.At first light, I took my dogs for a walk along the nearby riverbank and met several other dog walkers who were chatting while their dogs played nearby. Allison, Fay and Colin introduced themselves, and I shared wi

20、th them my struggles.Later that day, Allison arrived at my door with a wheelbarrow full of firewood and kindling (引火物). She had pushed it from her home, just under a kilometre away. Then Colin turned up with some goldfish in a bucket. “Put them in your pond, he said, knowing I had left my fish in Ca

21、nterbury. Not long after, Fay came over with a community newsletter, and a bag of oranges from her garden. These caring people gave me cheer and encouragement when I needed it most. After an unpleasant beginning, they made me and my dogs feel welcome in Blenheim, and are now our firm friends.24.What

22、 does the underlined word “filthy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Fairly tidy. B. Relatively new.C. Extremely cold. D. Unpleasantly dirty.25.What do we know about the authors first night at her new house?A. She lost her cellphone.B. She had a restless sleep.C. She enjoyed a comfortable spa bath.D.

23、She disconnected all the illegal wires.26.How did Allison, Fay and Colin help the author?A. They walked her dogs.B. They warmed her heart.C. They invited her for dinner.D. They helped her with the cleaning.27.What would be the best title for the text?A. Kindling friendship B. Living in a new cityC.

24、In search of new friends D. From Canterbury to BlenheimCThe stock market is an important part of the world economy. The market itself is not a single place, like a store, but rather a system in which people buy and sell stocks. Obviously, people invest（投资）in stocks to make money. There are two basic

25、 ways to make money in the stock market.One way to make money involves sharing some of the companys profits(利润). Basically, when someone buys stocks in a company, that person becomes a shareholder- one of many part-owners. As a part-owner, the shareholder gets part of any money that is left over aft

26、er the company pays for costs and development. Usually, when a company is making a profit, it sends money to its shareholders up to four times a year. Sometimes the companies offer shareholders more stocks instead of cash. In either case, this payment is known as a dividend (红 利）. For people who own

27、 many shares of stock, dividends can add up to a great deal of money.People can also make money when stock prices go up. When stock prices go up, the value of that stock increases. Thus, shareholders make money when they sell the stock at a higher price. However, stock prices dont always go up. Some

28、times they stay the same; or worse, they go down. Of course, all shareholders hope stock prices go up, so they can make money on their investment. However, in the end, buying stocks is a lot like playing a betting game, and the investor who buys stocks is betting that the price will go up. The quest

29、ion, then, is who controls stock prices? Actually, stock prices fluctuate (波动）due to several factors (因素）. When a companys profits increase, its stock prices usually go up as well. Also, when business in general is good or bad in a particular industry, such as the IT industry, it can affect the stoc

30、k prices of individual companies within that industry. Furthermore, sometimes there are global money problems that cause serious trouble for investors all around the world. Often, when this happens, the prices of most stocks on the stock market fall sharply. That, in turn, causes more global money p

31、roblems, which can lower stock prices even more.28.What is the text mainly about? A. How companies make a profit.B. How stock prices go up and down.C. How investors predict stock prices.D. How people gain money in the stock market.29. What do shareholders get from the company?A. Yearly payments. B.

32、Part of its profits.C. A share of its products. D. Cash prizes four times a year.30. Why is buying stocks like playing a betting game? A. Stock prices change too quickly.B. Its difficult for investors to make money.C. Its difficult to predict stock prices.D. Shareholders buy their stocks at a high p

33、rice.31.What will happen if global money problems occur? A. Investments in stocks will rise.B. Companies will earn good profits.C. Business in specific industries will disappear.D. The stock market will suffer a huge price drop.DTo adjust your baby to the world, educating him is your main assignment

34、. How will you educate him? What role will he play in the world?According to Darwins theory of evolution (进化) of the species, we are a competitive species and one survives by adapting itself biologically to various environments through various ways. Competition was a resource useful for the progress

35、 of society and for the survival of human beings. Today, however, the challenges are different. The 21st century is a computer science age, but there are environmental imbalances, deaths of thousands of children every day by starvation and countless epidemics (流 行病). Therefore, it is important that

36、the philosophy of preparing our children for competition and power be replaced by one of preparing them for love and cooperation.The earth is a unique home to us all. The ecological balance has to be pursued (追 求) and this pursuit shows the internal balance of each living being. We must educate our

37、children so that they want to protect nature and thus to protect the opportunity to make themselves more powerful and able in society. Our children have to learn that we dont need to practice actions that benefit only our homeland while all other countries are destroyed. The destruction of other cou

38、ntries and lives leads to the impossibility of the future existence of the place we call home.It imbalances the ecosystem and shades the hope of a better future, We would not show hate to a flower, grabbing it and throwing it to the floor and stepping on it. It would be foolish! But we are insensiti

39、ve to the sight of a homeless person thrown to the ground and pretend its not our problem! Competition has led us to a state of total insensibility! Therefore, we must teach our children that the main necessity of men is love. Love is being good to ourselves , others and nature.32. According to Para

40、graph 2, competition is_.A. interesting B. beneficialC. unnecessary D. ineffective33.Why should we prepare children for cooperation in the 21st century?A. We are faced with new challenges.B. Many diseases are threatening people.C. They will live in a more competitive society.D. Environmental imbalan

41、ce has caused many deaths.34.What is the benefit of keeping an ecological balance?A. It will help keep our internal balance.B. Our kids will have more chance to succeed.C. It will help make our future existence possible.D. Our kids will have a better natural environment.35. What is the purpose of th

42、is text?A. To introduce ways of helping children overcome fears.B. To explain the role competition plays in education.C. To suggest an education of love and cooperation.D. To explain why competition and cooperation should coexist.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。Tips to

43、 stay safe and make smart choicesEven if youre a genius (天 才）at school, you still might be lost when it comes to getting from point A to point B. Dont get caught in a strange place without these basic safety tips. Know where youre going.Before you set out in an unfamiliar area, go to Google Maps to

44、plan your journey and print it out. 36 Make sure that the location services are turned on on your phone, just in case you get lost.Know where your stuff is.Never leave your backpack or shopping bags out of your sight. Carry your wallet in your front pocket or keep it close to your body. 37 A fun day

45、 out can turn into the worst headache ever if you realize youve left something behind. 38 If you have the choice between a busy street and a deserted one, always pick the busy one. You are more likely to be attacked on dark, empty sidewalks than on ones with a crowd.Travel in packs.Dont go anywhere

46、-especially an unfamiliar place - without a friend or two. 39 Dont let your music drown you out.Theres nothing wrong with listening to your iPod as you walk around town, but keep it at a low enough volume (音 量）so you can still hear passing cars. Losing concentration puts you at risk from accidents,

47、attacks and getting lost. 40 Dont do it. Keep your head up and pay attention to the people and things going on around you.A. Pick your streets smart.B. Always choose your own ways.C. Be sure youve got everything at all times.D. Take out your phone and call the police.E. This also goes for texting wh

48、ile walking.F. You can also use your phones GPS to map the route.G. If you must go out alone, be sure to tell someone where youre going. 第三部分 语言知识运用 （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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。A friendly conversation with a hotel stranger soon turned into an

49、 informative and inspiring conversation with a friendly gentleman.George, an Indian-American, was once living in the same 41 with my family. He was able to 42 words of wisdom that brought 43 into our lives. George asked me about my schooling, and was 44 to know I was an enthusiastic reader and 45 .

50、He encouraged me to write -write about anything, but just to do it! “That is the 46 with todays society,” he explained. “We dont like to read things, 47 theyre for pleasure. Reading for pleasure is good. But reading for facts can change and challenge and 48 ideas and, most importantly, people.”When

51、I think about why I write, I am always attracted to the 49 ideas that George talked about. I tell myself I write because I want to help others 50 new ideas, new perspectives (视角）, new and challenging experiences. But how do we really 51 that? How do we put 52 into action - or at least give words the

52、 53 to inspire actions from all different kinds of readers? “We think about our words,”George 54. “We think about how words inspire different ideas, and we choose them 55 to change which links are formed.”Georges passion (热爱）for people and words inspired me to be more aware, present, and honest abou

53、t my words. George 56 me to make friends with people from all different cultures, and to consider various people and perspectives when 57 ideas and opinions, for doing so “allows us to 58 the whole human experience.”Georges approach to writing and involving others in conversation inspired me to take

54、 an objective step back and 59 why I write and how I write. I challenge you to do the same. Are you deepening the worlds hunger, or are you 60 to feed its intellectual (智力的）needs and desires for human connection?41.A.apartment B. town C. hotel D. hospital42.A.keep B. share C. receive D. collect43.A.

55、light B. pride C. confusion D. convenience44.A.curious B. surprised C. ready D. delighted45.A. speaker B. writer C. editor D. publisher46.A.difficulty B. case C. problem D. challenge47.A.unless B. when C. if D. because48.A.discuss B. inspire C. test D. develop49.A.great B. crazy C. old D. traditional 50.A.from B. against C. through D. upon51.A.learn B. show C. expect D. achieve52.A.lessons B. words C. m