安徽省亳州市2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题（含答案）

1、安徽省亳州市2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题第一部分 听力 (共两节，20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分）听下面五段对话。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。听完每段对话后，你将有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. Where does the mans wife want to go?A. Italy.B. Brazil.C. Egypt.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. Time.B. A pencil.C. Luck.3. Wh

2、y could the woman finish the work on time?A. Joan helped her.B. The man helped her.C. She worked very hard. 4. When will the man pick up the woman?A. At 7: 20B. At 7: 40.C. At 8:00.5. Which dress does the woman want to wear today?A. The black one.B. The red one.C. The blue one.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分）听下面五

3、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，你都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 kind of food is the man learning to cook?A. Japanese food.B. Chinese food.C. Italian food.7. What does the woman decide to do?A. Take cooking classes.B. Learn from cookbooks.

4、C. Buy some fruit and vegetables.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Whats the woman looking for?A. An expensive hotel.B. A modern hotel.C. A cheap hotel.9. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bank.B. In a hotel.C. In a restaurant.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How does the woman feel？A. Angry.B. Puzzled.C.

5、 Worried.11. What kind of program does Ann want to watch?A. A fashion show.B. A football match.C. A basketball match.12. What does the woman suggest to the man?A. Making friends with Charlie.B. Taking care of the baby with his wife. C. Watching the football match at her home.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Whe

6、re did the woman go on the second day of her tour?A. The Putuo Temple.B. The Gulangyu Island.C. The Xiamen University14. On which day did the woman go to the Huandao Sightseeing Avenue?A. The third day.B. The fourth dayC. The fifth day.15. How did the woman come back from Xiamen?A. By train.B. By pl

7、ane.C. By bus.16. What does the woman like best of Xiamen ?A. The beach.B. The weather.C. The food.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When did the earthquake happen?A. On the morning of Tuesday.B. On the morning of Wednesday.C. On the afternoon of Wednesday.18. What happened to the boy?A. He was buried under rui

8、ns. B. He hid in a refrigerator for fun. C. He was locked in a refrigerator.19. What were people doing when they found the boy?A. They were opening the refrigerator.B. They were pulling Toms father out of ruins. C. They were digging holes to bury dead people.20. What did it mean when foreign doctors

9、 left the earthquake area?A. The earthquake happened in another place. B. There were more people dead in another place.C. There was no hope to find people alive here.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。AThe Adventures of Amilya Rose: The LieBy Chavonne D. Stew

10、art, Jasmine Mills, published in 2014Enter for a chance to win a copy of the book. It is the first book in a surprising series of childrens books. Thats fun and exciting and teaches kids valuable lessons.Chester and GusBy Cammie McGoven, published in 2017Chester has always wanted to become a service

11、 dog. When he fails his certification test, though, it seems that dream might never come trueuntil a family adopts him to be a companion for their ten-year-old son, Gus. But Gus acts so differently from anyone Chester has ever met. He never wants to pet Chester. Chesters not sure how to help Gus, bu

12、t hes determined to figure it out and show hes the right dog for the job.Invisible EmmieBy Terri Libenson, published in 2017The novel tells the story of two totally different little girls in a class quiet, shy and artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, and athletic Katie and how their lives unexpecte

13、dly connected one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. Emmie eventually learns to speak up for herself, realizing that being social isnt as impossible as she thought.Ocean Meets SkyBy Terry Fan, Eric Fan, published in 2018“Young readers will be attracted.” The Washington Post.F

14、inn lives by the sea and the sea lives by him. Every time he looks out of his window, its a constant reminder of the stories that his grandfather told him about the place where the ocean meets the sky. Finns grandfather has gone but Finn knows the perfect way to honor him. Hell build his own ship an

15、d sail out to find this magical place himself! And when he arrives, maybe hell find something he didnt know he was looking for.21. What can we know about The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie?A. Its the first childrens book in 2017.B. Its only for childrens fun.C. Its mainly about teachers lessons.

16、D. It may be gained for free. 22. Which book is related to the loss of loved ones?A. The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The LieB. Invisible EmmieC. Ocean Meets SkyD. Chester and Gus23. Who wrote the story about the relationship between classmates?A. Chavonne D. Stewart and Jasmine MillsB. Terri Libenon

17、C. Terry Fan and Eric FanD. Cammie McGovern BOn November 7, Lewis Pugh completed a one-kilometer swim in the freezing waters of King Edward Cove, off South Georgia in Antarctica. He was wearing only his swimming glasses, cap and speedos!Pugh is an advocate for our oceans and seas, working to protect

18、 these ecosystem with their large diversity of marine life. When asked why he doesnt wear a wetsuit, Lewis says, “I ask world leaders to do everything they can to protect our oceans. Sometimes the steps they need to take are difficult and unpopular. If Im asking them to be courageous, I must also be

19、. Swimming in a wetsuit would not send the right message.”It took Pugh about 19 minutes to complete the one-kilometer swim in Antarctica where the water averaged about 1.6 degrees Celsius . He says that his body can only tolerate about 20 minutes in the freezing waters before it starts shutting down

20、. As he swims, his body temperature steadily drops, which in turn causes his muscle control to drop, slowing him down. When he is done with his swim, his support team rushes him to a hot shower and it takes almost an hour for his body temperature to return to normal.Doctors and Pugh caution that one

21、 must receive months of training to swim in such cold waters. Even expert swimmers who are unused to freezing water can drown within minutes because of the physical shock experienced by the body. Pugh says he trained for six months before this swim.This is not the first time that Lewis has swum in d

22、angerous conditions. In 2007, he swam one kilometer in the North Pole to draw attention to the melting Arctic ice due to climate change. In 2015, he swam in the Bay of Whales in Antarcticas Ross Sea as part of his successful campaign to help set up a marine reserve there.24. Why did Lewis Pugh swim

23、without a wetsuit?A. To swim faster.B. To win public attention.C. To build up his body.D. To show his bravery.25. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. His body temperature.B. The water.C. His body.D. The water temperature.26. Whats Pughs advice about swimming in freezing wat

24、ers?A. One should be expert at swimming. B. One must be fully prepared.C. One should be ready to take on challenges. D. One must be used to long-distance swimming.27. What may be the best title for the text?A. Lewis Pugh: achieving the impossible B. How to survive a swim in cold watersC. How to prep

25、are for extreme swimming D. Lewis Pugh: swimming for a causeCNew Zealand is an island country in the southwest of Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landsthe North Island, or Te Ika-a-Maui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu, and numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is

26、 situated some 1,500 kilometers east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometers south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. The countrys varied topography（地形）and its sharp m

27、ountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to volcanic eruptions. New Zealands capital city is Wellington, while the city that has the largest population is Auckland.Polynesians settled in the islands that were to become New Zealand somewhere between 1250 and 1300 AD, and developed a unique

28、Maori culture. In 1642, Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer became the first European to sight New Zealand in 1840. Representatives of the British Crown（王室） and Maori Chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, making New Zealand a British colony. Today, the majority of New Zealands population of 4.5 million is

29、 of European descent(血统), and the indigenous(土著的) Maori are the largest minority, followed by Asians and Pacific Islanders. Reflecting this, New Zealands culture is mainly originated from Maori and early British settlers, with recent broadening arising from increased immigration. The official langua

30、ges are English, Maori and New Zealand Sign Language, with English predominant(主要的).New Zealand is a developed country with a market economy that mainly consists of the exports of dairy products, meat and wine, along with tourism. New Zealand is a high-income economy and ranks highly in internationa

31、l comparisons of national performance, such as health, education, economic freedom and quality of life.28. What does the underlined word “comprises” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. includes. B. conquers. C. explores. D. loses.29. What can be inferred from the text?A. New Zealand was the last land to be settl

32、ed by humans.B. The indigenous Maori takes up the largest population in New Zealand.C. New Zealands culture is mainly originated from Maori and early Dutch settlers.D. The formation of the Southern Alps has something to do with volcanic eruptions.30. Who made great contributions to Maori culture acc

33、ording to the text?A. Tonga. B. Dutch. C. British Crown. D. Polynesians.31. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. The geography of New Zealand.B. The economic situation of New Zealand.C. The basic information of New Zealand. D. The people of New Zealand.DThe Indian government may use 3D paintin

34、gs as virtual speed-breakers on major highways and roads, in an attempt to check speeding and careless driving，and eventually make its deadly roads a little safer. “We are trying out 3D paintings used as virtual speed breakers to avoid unnecessary requirements of speed breakers,” Indias transport mi

35、nister Nitin Gadkari tweeted.The visual illusions (幻象) are supposed to encourage drivers to slow down automatically. Earlier this month, India had ordered the removal of all speed breakers from highways, which are considered to be a danger to safety for high-speed vehicles.India has the highest numb

36、er of road accident deaths in the world. According to the World Health Organization, over 200,00 people are killed by road accidents due to poor application of road safety laws. This is considerably higher than its official figures of 141,526 for 2014.The use of visual illusions as speed breakers wa

37、s first pioneered in the American city of Philadelphia in 2008, as part of a campaign against speeding motorists. The technique has also been tried out in China to create floating 3D crossings.In India, cities such as Ahmedabad and Chennai have already experimented with 3D zebra crossings in the las

38、t one year. In Ahmedabad for instance, two artists, mother and daughter have painted 3D crosswalks in the first few months of this year. The artists say their motto is “to increase the attention of drivers”, and that the concept has been successfully tested in zones where accidents easily occur on a

39、 highway.However, critics argue that once drivers know that these speed breakers are visual illusions, they may ignore them. Others also point out that Indias decision does not consider the safety of a large number of walkers. In the end, the new policy may be just one step towards improving road sa

40、fety.32. According to the passage, 3D paintings as virtual speed breakers in India aims to .A. remind divers to slow down voluntarily for road safety.B. encourage essential requirements of speed breakers.C. check speeding and careless driving on all highways.D. replace all speed breakers from highwa

41、ys.33. What caused the high number of road accident deaths in India?A. Speeding motorists.B. Bad application of traffic laws. C. Free use of visual illusions.D. Floating 3D crossings.34. The author explains the experiment of 3D zebra crossings in India by .A. analyzing causes. B. giving examples. C.

42、 providing figures. D. making comparisons.35. Whats the authors attitude towards 3D zebra crossings?A. objective. B. subjective. C. supportive. D. critical.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。We know that choosing a college major can be very hard. But dont worry ! Your choi

43、ce of major will not lock you into a specific career for the rest of your life. 36 What is a major ? 37 Beyond general college requirements, youll also take a group of courses in a subject of your choosing such as chemistry, literature, or political science .How important is my major?The major you c

44、hoose will neither predict nor guarantee your future. Many graduates find jobs that have nothing to do with what they have studied in college. If you intend to earn a professional degree after college, you will probably need certain courses. But many future doctors major in non-science related field

45、s.When do I declare a major?This varies widely according to schools and programs._38_ Others require that you declare a major by the time you set foot in your first class. 39 Definitely. One of the most exciting aspects of college life is that it introduces you to new subjects and arouses new passio

46、ns. However, keep this in mind : Every major has necessary coursework . If you change your major late in the game, it may take more than the traditional four years to earn a degree.What are minors and double majors?If one field of study doesnt satisfy your intellectual appetite, consider a minor. A

47、minor is similar to a major, which is an area of academic concentration. 40 Double majors provide you with an understanding of two academic fields. It allows you to become familiar with two sets of values and views while it also requires you to fulfill two sets of requirements.A. Some schools may gi

48、ve you one year or more to decide.B. The only difference is that it doesnt require as many classes as major.C. It is your specialized area of study in college.D. Most students find one major is more than enough.E. Can I change my mind?F. Heres what you need to know about college majors before you ch

49、oose.G. Is my major time-consuming?第三部分 英语知识运用（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四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。Pam Bales,an experienced hiker,stepped onto snow-covered Jewell Trail. The hike up the lower part of Jewell was 41 . But less than an hour later，the weather was showing its te

50、eth. Bales began to 42 calling it a day. Then she noticed something: a single set of 43 in the snow ahead of her. Shed been 44 unclear tracks all day and hadnt given them much 45 ,because so many people climb Jewell Trail. But these,as a volunteer of the Valley Search and Rescue Team,she 46 ，had bee

51、n made by a pair of sneakers,which was surely not for this kind of trail. Strong wind screamed， and 47 was just hours away. 48 Bales continued to follow the tracks,shed add 49 to the journey. But the tracks ahead meant someone might be 50 . She could not let this go. She silently scolded the absent

52、hiker for 51 normal safety rules and struggled to walk carefully in the direction of the tracks.After about tracks to 30 yards, she rounded a corner and saw a man sitting motionless. He wore tennis sneakers and a light jacket. She checked him for any sign of 52 . There was none. Bales had been train

53、ed in search and rescue and knew that he was hypothermic （ 体温过低的 ） and would 53 soon if he didnt get out of there. The man said he had lost his way and was extremely 54 . Bales brought a pair of soft-shell pants， a winter hat， and a jacket from her pack. She helped the man 55 the warm， dry layers on

54、to his body and offered him some hot cocoa. 56 he stood. She offered continuous encouragement“ Keep going! Youre doing great. Just before 6 p. m.,they arrived at the trailhead very 57 . Her climb up to the spot where she 58 the man had taken about four hours. Two hours had passed since then.A week l

55、ater， the president of Bales rescue group received a letter in the mail. It read： “ On Sunday October 17,1 went up my trail,Jewell. Weather was to be bad. But without thinking too much I was dressed to go quickly. Next thing I knew this lady was talking to me,changing my clothes， making me warmer. S

56、he just kept 59 me. Finally, I learned her name was Pam. The entire time she treated me with compassion （同情心），confidence,and one hundred percent commitment.In the nine years since she saved John,Bales has become something of a hiking legend （传奇人物）. Its a( n) 60 she never sought or wanted,but one she

57、 certainly has earned.41. A. pleasantB. boringC. longD. unforgettable42. A. come aboutB. think aboutC. bring aboutD. know about43. A. clothesB. footprintsC. glovesD. tools44. A. recordingB. coveringC. followingD. leaving45. A. responseB. expectation C. hopeD. thought46. A. remembered B. suggestedC. admittedD. realized 47. A. successB. freedomC. darknessD. disaster48. A. If B. Though C. Because D. Unless49