河北省晋州市第二中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 含答案
晋州二中2020--2021学年高二年级第一学期期中考试英语试题本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共计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.What is the woman going to do tonight?A.Attend a party.B.Do her homework.C.Go to the hospital.2.When will the speakers go to the concert?A.On Friday.B.On Saturday.C.On Sunday.3.What are the speakers talking about?A.A dish washer.B.A washing machine.C.A printer.4.Which is the first event today?A.The tennis match.B.The running competition.C.The basketball tournament.5.Where is the ruler probably now?A.On the coffee table.B.On the desk.C.On the floor.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，回答第6、7题。
6.How will the woman probably go into town?A.By bus.B.By car.C.By taxi.7.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Sister and brother.B.Mother and son.C.Wife and husband.请听第7段材料,回答第8.9题。
8.Why is the woman going to Chicago?A.To make her cats give a show.B.To attended a sports event.C.To judge a show.9.What insurance is the woman interested in?A.Flight insurance.B.Animal insurance.C.Car insurance.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What is Long Live the King?A.An action film.B.A drama.C.A comedy.11.What film will the speakers see?A.Moscow.B.After Dark.C.Silly Money.12.What time will the speakers see the film?A.At4:30.B.At7:15.C.At10:30.请听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.Where are the speakers now?A.In Australia.B.In Britain.C.In Italy.14.What did the man use to do after graduation?A.A teacher.B.A cook.C.A waiter.15.How does the man feel about the woman's job?A.Surprised.B.Admired.C.Disappointed.16.Why does the man come here?A.To look for a job.B.To do some business.C.To visit his friend.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.Where will the students get on the bus?A.By the school gate.B.At the bus stop.C.On the playground.18.What will the students do first after they arrive at the farm?A.Brush the horses.B.Learn about animal food.C.Give the lambs their breakfast.19.What activity will the students take part in tomorrow?A.Fishing.B.Playing baseball.C.Climbing the wall.20.How long will it take the students to return to their school from the farm?A.About15minutes.B.About30minutes.C.About45minutes.第二部分：阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中出最佳选项。
AWrite a winning story!You could win£1,000in this year's Fiction(小说)Prize and have your story printed in Keep Writing.Ten other lucky people will win£100.Once again,we need people who can write good stories.The judges,who include Mary Littlejohn,the novelist,Michael Brown,the television reporter,and Susan Hitchins,one of Keep Writing's editors,are looking for interesting and original stories.Detective fiction was really popular last year,although the competition winner produced a love story.You can write about whatever you want but you should make the beginning interesting and the ending a surprise.Your story must be your own work,between2,000and2,500words and typed,double -spaced,on one side only of each piece of paper.Even if you're in danger of missing the closing date,we are unable to accept stories by email. You must include the application form with your story.Unfortunately your story cannot be returned,nor can we discuss our decisions.You should not have had any fiction printed in any magazine or book in this country,and the story must not have appeared in print or in recorded form,for example on radio or TV,anywhere in the world.Your fee of£5will go to the Writers' Association.Send your story with the application form and your story to:Keep Writing75Broad StreetBirminghamB124TGThe closing date is30October and we will inform the winner within one month of this date. Please note that if you win,you must agree to have your story printed in our magazine.1.What can we learn about this year's Fiction Prize?A.It chooses ten winners.B.It favors detective fiction.C.It will print the winner S story.D.It will give all the winners f100.2.What is a requirement of the story for this year's Fiction Prize?A.It should be sent by email.B.It must be within2,000words.C.It must be handed in before30October.D.It should be printed on one piece of paper.3.What type of writing is this text?A.A tour guide.B.A book review.C.An official report.D.An announcement.BI am an actor living in Los Angeles,and I have a day job.I work at an ice cream shop一a little place called Salt&Straw.Since we are encouraged to be so personal with our customers, I've had some pretty special conversations with customers.And there is one customer I think about all the time,and I will never forget him.He was so excited to try the ice cream.I gave him about five or six samples(样品).I also noticed that his nose was running.He didn’t seem to notice.To be perfectly honest,it was making me feel disgusted.But I still went on cheerfully with the conversation and giving him samples.Then when he pulled a tissue from his pocket,he said,“Sorry,my nose keeps running. I'm going through chemotherapy(化疗)now,and that'S one of the side effects.”I gently asked about the cancer.He told me that it was his second battle and that his body was responding better to treatment this time around,and then he aded that it was the last stage. 1told him that I was glad he shared his story with me.I took him1o the cash register(收银台)and as he pulled out his wallet,I told him that his ice cream was on me because I was so grateful to him for talking to me.He was surprised at first,and then gave me a big hug,thanking me for making his day.I know that I shouldn't be happy at this time in my life,but,for some reason,I've never been happier，I feel so free”he said before he left.I'll never forget those words he told me.If someone who has stage four cancer can be in the happiest time of his life,why can’t I,a healthy 24-year-old,make this happiest time of my life?Now,when someone asks me“How are you?''I respond with“Great,and getting better every day!"4.What does the underlined word“disgusted"in Paragraph2mean?A.Puzzled.B.Nervous.C.Sickened.D.Regretful.5.What did the author learn about the man through talking to him?A.He had just started his treatment.B.He was suffering from a serious disease.C.He had no interest in eating ice cream.D.He was rather concerned about his health.6.How did the man react after hearing the author's decision?A.He considered it quite normal.B.He got totally disappointed.C.He was very grateful.D.He was very proud.7.What did the author realize from this experience?A.He should live every day to the fullest.B.He should learn to share his feelings.C.He should struggle for a better life.D.He should stay positive every day.CAddy Barrett,an11-year-old girl from Maryland,the US,is a regular visitor to the zoo,and never gets tired of watching gorillas(大猩猩).“It wasn't until I read a book about gorillas that I really fell in love with how smart they are and how they relate to us,"Addy said.“I learned they were being killed for reasons that I felt were unnecessary.And I needed to do something. Addy is now working to save her favorite animals.She has sold T-shirts and home-made cookies for the cause,and she hosts a yearly Gorilla Gala.Addy asked Meredith Bastian,a zookeeper,what challenges wild gorillas face that some people may not notice.Bastian said that it is a combination of habitat loss,climate change and spread of disease.But there is also the problem of mining.Coltan is a mineral that is used to make cellphones and is mined mostly in Congo in Central Africa.These mines destroy gorillas' habitats and worsen their living conditions.“One of the strongest messages you can send to people is to recycle their cellphones,"Bastian told Addy.Habitat loss is one of the reasons Addy decided to start the Gorilla Heroes project.She has held fundraisers(筹款活动)and social media challenges in hopes of starting a conversation on the risks to gorillas.The animals,which are native to Central Africa,are endangered.There are fewer than900mountain gorillas and about100,000western lowland gorillas in the world. So far,Gorilla Heroes has raised more than$11,000for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and the Ellen Fund.Addy was recently named a winner of the2019Gloria Baron Prize for Young Heroes for her work.Addy hopes to get close to a gorilla in the wild.Typically a person needs to be at least15years old to travel to where the gorillas live,so for now Addy is sticking to raising money for gorillas.8.What can we learn about Addy?A.She seldom goes to the zoo.B.She works hard to save gorillas.C.She writes books about gorillas.D.She volunteers for a zoo project.9.What does Paragraph3mainly talk about?A.The importance of mountain gorillas.B.The measures for protecting wild gorillas.C.The favorable environment for mountain gorillas.D.The reasons for wild gorillas becoming endangered.10.How is Addy'S Gorilla Heroes project?A.It is quite dangerous.B.It is well recognized.C.It involves many professionals.D.It has made a great difference globally.11.What is the right description of Addy?A.She is far-sighted and talkative.B.She is easy-going and humorous.C.She has a closed mind and a strong will.D.She has bright ideas and a generous heart.DToday,I looked at my to-do list and realized that I had been failing to call my cousin for quite a while.It's written down on my to-do list throughout my room,but it wasn't until1 received a reminder from my sister that I realized how long it had trul y been.If you'd ever met my cousin,you know how I felt.He's a thoughtful person.He drove an hour to my town at five in the morning to help out at a high school event my club needed volunteers for.I owe(欠)him for that,and probably much more.And yet,I haven't spoken to him in months because every day I put calling my family at the very bottom of my to-do list.It always seems to me that they can wait another day,unlike my tests and papers. Somehow,I am always failing to prioritize(优先考虑)the things I know ma tter most一whether it be developing relationships,taking time to focus on my health,or any number of other unnoticed habits.This is something that has only become clearer at the end of the school year.Endings tend toinspire reflection(深思)，and ofentimes lead to something much worse一fear.Over and over,my friends and I ask the same question:Where does the time go?Recently,I’ve been asking myself what’s important.Clean out my to-do list,and find what I’d been missing.I was simple for me.All it took was one look at my to-do list to realize that I had become the kind of person who was somehow always too busy to call her family.Life is about balance.It could be about prioritizing your health,or any number of plans.But at the end of the day,your priorities reflect your life trajectory(轨迹)and your character.Choose them on purpose,and then let your habits reflect that.12.How did the author feel about not calling her cousin?A.Angry.B.Guilty.C.Surprised.D.Unconcerned.13.Why did the author fail to call her cousin?A.Her to-do list got lost.B.She forgot to write the task down.C.Her sister failed to remind her.D.She gave priority to other things.14.What caused fear to the author and her friends?A.Their poor health.B.The fact that time flies.C.Their terrible habit.D.The tests they have to take.15.What might the author agree with?A.We should avoid relying on to-do lists.B.We should focus more on our friends.C.We should be busy with our work.D.We should live a balanced life.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
河北省2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题(扫描版)
河北省2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题（扫描版）英语试题参考答案第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力 (共两节，满分30分)1-5 CAABB 6-10 CACBA 11-15 BABCA 16-20 CBBCC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)21-23. ADC 24-26. DBB 27-30. DCAB第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）31-35. EFADB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)36-40. BCAAD 41-45. CCDAB 46-50. BDADA 51-55. CBBAC第II卷第二节语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）56.deeply 57.beneficial 58.have shown 59.less 60.to feel 61.that 62.apology 63.in 64.accepting 65.upsets第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节应用文写作 (满分15分)Dear Editor,I’m Li Hua.I am writing to discuss the traffic problem near our school gate, which is very serious now.With so many parents coming to pick up their children,traffic jams are frequent near the school gate ,causing much inconvenience to us and passers--by.I strongly recommend some effective measures be taken. First, we should encourage students to ride a bicycle or walk to school by themselves. It is also a good idea to allow junior student to leave school 10 minutes earlier than others. Besides, cars should not be allowed to park near the school gate.I do hope my suggestions can be considered and the problem can disappear soon.Yours,Li Hua 第二节概要写作（满分25分）范文：When the emperor arrived, he surveyed and greeted the young people.Ling just tried to hide in the back. “My god, what great plants, trees and flowers you have grown!” said the emperor.Suddenly, the empe ror spotted Ling at the back of the room with his empty pot. He ordered his guards to bring him to the front. Ling was terrified. "The emperor knows I’m a failure! Maybe he will have me killed!”When Ling got to the front, Emperor asked his name.“My name is Ling,” he replied. All the kids were laughing at him. The emperor asked everyone to quiet down. He then announced to the crowd, "Behold your new emperor! His name is Ling!” Ling couldn’t believe it. He couldn’t even grow his seed! Then the emperor said, “One year ago today, I actually gave you all boiled seeds which wouldn't grow. All of you, except Ling, have brought me plants because you substituted another seed for the one I gave you. Ling was the only one with the courage and honesty to bring me a po t with my seed in it.”听力录音稿Text 1M: I like drinking tea, but Max only has coffee and milk whenever we visit him. W: You can bring some with you. I’m sure he won’t mind.Text 2W: People say you should do lots of reading the day before an exam, but I think the best way to do well in an exam is relax the day before.M: Well, everyone has different opinions. I like to exercise.Text 3W: I lost my phone yesterday. That’s why I didn’t get your message. I hope I won’t have to buy a new one.M: That’s too b ad! I had a party last night and wanted you to come.Text 4W: Do you want to come to the football match? I have a spare ticket. My friend was going to come but he’s ill.M: I already have a ticket. Could I bring my sister? She’d love to see the match. W: Sure.Text 5W: Get up quickly! It’s Sunday!M: Don’t open the curtains! Can’t I sleep in today? We don’t need to go to school. W: Not a chance! It’s mom’s birthday, remember? We have a lot to do before she wakes up.Text 6M: Excuse me? I’m looking for On the Origin of Species. Do you know anything about it?W: Of course. It’s Charles Darwin’s most famous work, and one of the most important contributions to science in human history. You’ll find it in the history section.I believe we still have one copy left.M: This is my first time here. I’m afraid I’ll have difficulty finding it. Could you point me the right direction?W: Certainly. Just walk straight to the back wall. It’s just on your right.M: Thanks for your help.Text 7W: Jack, your ankle!M: Well, I fell off my skateboard just now.W: Let me take you to the school gate. Mrs. Bee will call an ambulance.M: Oh, man! Coach Jackson is going to kill me. I won’t be able to play soccer! W: Don’t think about that now. Just take a deep breath.M: How ba d is it? It’s bad, isn’t it?W: Well, it’s not good. Hey, remember that time I fell off my bike into the mud? M: Yeah, that was pretty funny.W: Do you remember what you called me?M: The mud monster, ha-ha! Thanks, I feel better already.Text 8W: Hello. Are you David?M: Yes, I called you about 20 minutes ago. Sorry to keep you waiting.W: That’s OK. Where to?M: I’ve got a 3:15 flight to catch and I’m running late. Do you think we can make it? I need to be there an hour ahead of time. Otherwise, I’ll probably miss it. W: Hmm…let’s see. I could probably take…M: Don’t take the freeway. It’s backed up to Oak Street.W: I know. If I take the side roads all the way to Johnson’s Bridge, I can get past all the heavy traffic. I think I can get there in 30 minutes.M: Really? I’ve never made it there in less than 45 minutes.W: I’m a taxi driver. I do this for a living.M: OK, then. If you can make it, I’ll give you an extra $10 tip.W: You’ve got yourself a deal!Text 9W: My sister Helen is starting a volunteer organization to help poor primary school students!M: Really? How come?W: Well, she has always loved helping others. But her husband often had to travel for work, so she stayed at home to raise their three kids. Now that they’re all grown up, she has time to do other things.M: So, she wants to start a community group?W: Yeah, it’s a kids’ center, actually. She has been thinking about it forever. M: It’s great that she can make her dream come true. But Jessica, I think people should slow things down as they get older. Running a new business and finding volunteers might be a lot for her to take on.W: Yeah, but she already told her husband about it, and he loves the idea. So doI. We’re definitely going to help, and her kids are excited to volunteer whenthey come home from college every vacation.M: Well, that’s great. Good luck with everything.Text 10As an animal doctor, I meet many kinds of animals. You may think that an animal doctor mainly sees animals that are very sick or badly treated, but that is not always the case. People who bring their pets to see an animal doctor are usually animal lovers and care greatly for their pets. In fact, it is a pity we do not get to see more animals that are really in need of treatment. Of course, most animals that I often see are cats and dogs, with a few rabbits. I treat kangaroos and snakes at the local zoo sometimes. Perhaps my biggest and strangest challenge was treating a giraffe for neck problems. It is normally quite easy to fit something to an animal to stop it bending its neck. Obviously, for a giraffe this is a big problem. I tried various pieces of plastic and metal until I came up with a solution — a very longwater pipe. My work also takes me to farms where I look after cows, sheep and so on. I think my job is very important and I like my job.。
2020-2021学年高二上学期英语期中考试卷含答案
2020-2021学年⾼⼆上学期英语期中考试卷含答案I 语⾔知识及应⽤(共两节，总分值45分)第⼀节完形填空(共15⼩题；每题2分，总分值30分)阅读下⾯短⽂，掌握其⼤意，然后从1～15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊。
There was once a great war between two countries. The war had been going on for some time and the soldiers were starting to feel 16 the long battle.On a hot afternoon, a man was 17 past a small group of soldiers digging a huge pit (坑). The group leader was shouting orders and threatening 18 if the work was not completed within the hour. The man riding the horse 19 and asked，〝Sir, why are you only shouting orders? Why cannot you help them yourself?〞The group leader looked at him and replied, 〝What do you ? I’m the leader. The men do as I 20 them to.〞He then added,〝If you feel so strongly about helping them, you are 21 to do so yourself!〞The man got down and started walking up to the soldiers at work. He took up the 22 and worked with them till the job was 23! Before leaving, the man congratulated the soldiers on their work, and 24 thegroup leader. He said, 〝Next time your 25 prevents you from supporting your people, you should inform your 26 authorities, and I will provide a more permanent solution.〞The group leader was now completely surprised. Only now he looked 27 at the man and realized the man was the army general!The army general exhibited some of the key 28 that are important for a true leader. There are 29 people who are ready to really help get the work done. They 30 the status of the leader but not the state of the leader.16. A. astonished at B. tired of C. frightened of D. embarrassed at17. A. walking B. riding C. driving D. running18. A. illness B. battle C. punishment D. death19. A. stopped B. waited C. stayed D. doubted20. A. remind B. tell C. beg D. invite21. A. sure B. lucky C. ready D. welcome22. A. tools B. guns C. clothes D. bricks23. A. improved B. lost C. finished D. allowed24. A. interviewed B. answered C. testedD. approached25. A. people B. order C. leader D. status26. A. richer B. higher C. cleverer D. smaller27. A. frequently B. closely C. seriously D. firmly28. A. problems B. courses C. qualities D. speeds29. A. few B. some C. most D. many30. A. achieve B. call C. prepare D. collect第⼆节语法填空(共10⼩题；每题1.5分，总分值15分)阅读下⾯短⽂，按照句⼦结构的语法性和上下⽂连贯的要求，在空格处填⼊⼀个适当的词或使⽤括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16～25的相应位置上。
2020-2021学年高二年级上学期期中英语试题(含答案)
高二年级上学期期中英语试题第二部分：单项选择(1*25=25)1. The film ______ him ______ what he had seen in China.A. reminded; toB. remembered; ofC. recalled; withD. reminded; of2. I _____ sight of an empty seat at the back of the bus and went directly there.A. lost B caught C. looked D. took3. He asked us to him _____ carrying through their plan.A. assist; withB. help; toC. assist; inD. help; with4. His report was so exciting that it was interrupted by applause（掌声）.A. constantlyB. constantC. seldomD. never5. ______ in a friendly way, their quarrel came to an end.A. Being settledB. SettledC. SettlingD. Having settled6. A driver should______ the road when ______ .A. concentrate on; driveB. concentrate in; drivingC. concentrate to; droveD. concentrate on; driving7. We must work hard to a good knowledge of English.A. takeB. acquireC. catchD. hold8. Tom kept quiet about the accident ______ lose his job.A. so not as toB. so as not toC. so as to notD. not so as to9. Not until the early years of the 19th century ______ what heat was.A. man did knowB. did man knewC. didn't man knowD. did man know10. The stone bridge ______last year is very beautiful.A . built B. was built C . being built D .to be built11.The poor man , ______，ran out of the dark cave.A. tiring and frightenedB. tired and frightenedC. tired and frighteningD. tiring and frightening12.Don’t be discouraged._____ things as they are and you will enjoy every day of your life.A. TakingB. To takeC. TakeD. Taken13.These articles are written in simple language, _____ makes it easy to read.A. thatB. thisC. whichD. it14.After the war, a new school building was put up ______there used to be a theatre.A. thatB. whereC. whichD. when15. Tom’s mother kept telling him that he should work harder, but _____ didn’t help.A. heB. whichC. sheD. it16.Along with the letter was his promise____ he would visit me this coming Christmas.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. whether17. Victor apologized for_____ to inform me of the change in the plan.A. his being not ableB. him not to be ableC. his not being ableD. him to be not able18. The thief admitted over 10 motorbikes and now he has been arrestedA. to stealB. to have stolenC. stealingD. having stolen19.---The novel gone with wind is said _____ into several language.A. to translateB. being translatedC. having been translatedD. to have been translated20. _____ is no need .A. It ; complainingB. That; complainingC. There ; to complainD. This; to complain21. Only after you finish your work _____ TV.A. you are allowed to watchB. are you allowed watchingC. are you allowed to watchD. can you be able to watch22.We are kept ____ of what is happening in the world by reading newspapers and watching television.A. to informB. to be informedC. informingD. informed23. The thief broke into the house, ______ by the owner.A. only to be caughtB. only being caughtC. having been caughtD. caught24. We would like to pay you a visit this weekend ________.A. if you are convenientB. if it will be convenient to youC. if it is convenient to youD. whether you are convenient25. The water ______ cool when I joined into the pool for morning exercise.A. was feltB. is feltC. feelsD. felt第三部分：完形填空(1*20=20)Michel is a young girl who works for the police 26 a handwriting expert. She has helped 27 many criminals by using her special talents.When she was fourteen, Michel was already 28 interested in the differences in her friends' 29 that she would spend hours 30 them. After 31 college she went to France for a 32 two-year class in handwriting at the School of Police Science.Michel says that it is 33 for people to hide their handwriting. She can discover 34 of what she needs to know simply 35 looking at the writing with her own eyes, 36 she also has machines 37 help her make 38 different kinds of paper and ink. This knowledge is often 39 great help to the police.Michel believes that handwriting is a good 40 of what kind of person the 41 is. "I wouldn't go out with a fellow 42 I didn't like his handwriting. " She says. But she 43 she fell in love with her future husband, a young policeman 44 she studied his handwriting. It is later proved to be 45 , however.26 A. with B. by C. like D. as27 A. search B. follow C. catch D. judge28 A. so B. too C. quite D. extra29 A. books B. letter C. tongues D. handwriting30 A. writing B. studying C. settling D. uncovering31 A. attending B. finishing C. starting D. stepping into32 A. powerful B. natural C. special D. common33 A. main B. safe C. easy D. impossible34 A. most B. nothing C. little D. sight35 A. with B. by C. of D. about36 A. so B. for C. thus D. but37 A. they B. in which C. that D. those38 A. up B. out C. for D. into39 A. of B. to C. with D. for40 A. test B. sign C. means D. habit41 A. thief B. criminal C. writer D. policeman42 A. whether B. unless C. if D. after43 A. adds B. tells C. repeats D. cries44 A. before B. after C. so D. and45 A. necessary B. all right C. important D. quite easy第四部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）BSay goodbye to Pavarotti:The Farewell World Tour of the world’s most popular tenor(男高音歌手) Lucaiano Pavarotti will include China and the Beijing concert will be on at the Capital Gymnasium on December 8-10. It will give Chinese audiences a chance to join fans around the world in saying a final goodbye to one of the greatest tenors of all time.Korean artist:World-famous South Korean artist Lee Yong Deok is staging his solo exhibition at the National Art Museum of China in downtown Beijing. Lee, a professor at the college of Fine Arts, Seoul National University, has attracted international attentionOil paintings:A grand exhibition named “Along the Roaring River” is under way at the National Art Museum of China. The exhibition shows about 250 oil masterpieces(代表作) that have been created in the past 30 years by some of the best-known oil artists ofStory lines:Chen Lianfu’s sculpture works are on s how. A graduate of Luxun Fine Arts Institute, Chen depicts（描绘）the mild lines ofthe human body. With casual and easy gesture, each work tells a story of the artist and subject.60. Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 7:30pm on Dec 10, which one can you choose?A. Korean artist.B. Oil paintings.C. Say goodbye to Pavarotti.D. Story lines.61. In how many places can you enjoy sculpture works?A. 1.B. 2.C. 3.D. 4.62. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Lee Yong Deok became famous in the late 1990s.B. Chen Lianfu tells his own stories by means of his works.C. At Oil paintings, you will see the oil masterpieces created in the last century.D. China is the only country where Pavarotti holds his farewell performances. 63. A couple and their 8-year-old son will visit Korean artist and Oil paintings. How much money will they spend?A. 150 yuan.B. 100 yuan.C. 165 yuan.D. 120 yuan.CMy house is made out of wood, glass and stone. It is also made out of software.If you come to visit, you’ll probably be surprised when you come in. Someone will give you an electronic PIN（个人身份号码）to wear. This PIN tells the house who and where you are. The house uses this information to give you what you need. When it’s dark outside, the PIN turns on the lights nearest you, and then turns them off as you walk away from them. Music moves with you too. If the house knows your favorite music, it plays it. The music seems to be everywhere, but in fact other people in the house hear different music or no music. If you get a telephone call, only the nearest telephone rings.Of course, you are also able to tell the house if you want something. There is a home control console (控制台), a small machine that turns things on and off around you.The PIN and the console are new ideas, but they are in fact like many things we have today. If you want to go to a movie, you need a ticket. If I give you my car keys, you can use my car. The car works for you because you have the keys. My house works for you because you wear the PIN or hold the console.I believe that ten years from now, most new homes will have the sy stems that I’ve put in my house. The systems will probably be even bigger and better than the ones I’ve put in today.I like to try new ideas. I know that some of my ideas will work better than others. But I hope that one day I will stop thinking of these systems as new, and ask myself instead, “ How will I live without them?”64. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. How to develop a new system.B. The function of the PIN.C. A home for the future.D. Easy life in the future.65. What’s the purpose when the writer wrote the fourth paragraph?A. To let readers know why his ideas are new.B. To let readers know how special his house is.C. To explain the importance of the PIN and the console.D. To explain more easily what the functions of the PIN and the console are.66. The writer’s new house is different from ordinary ones mainly because________.A. it has been controlled by computersB. you can make a telephone call anywhereC. it has your favorite music following youD. the writer is able to change his new idea into practice67. What is the writer most likely to be according to the passage?A. An IT expert.B. A famous doctor.C. An idealistD. An experienced teacher.DCan a person make it rain? Many people believed that Charles Hatfield could. In the early 1900s, Mr. Hatfield traveled through the United States, Canada, and Mexico bringing rain to farms and cities that suffered from drought. For 30 years, people considered him the greatest rainmaker in North America. In order to make it rain, he used a secret mixture of chemicals that he placed high on wooden towers in special trays(盘). As the chemicals evaporated(蒸发), they attracted rain clouds to the area. Over his career, Mr. Hatfield even offered to help clear the fog from London and to water the Sahara Desert.One of Mr. Hatfield’s most amazing rainmaking accomplishments happened in southern California in 1916. Because he knew that the city of San Diego did not have enough water, Mr. Hatfield offered to give the city a hand with its water problem. He planned to create enough rain to fill the lake behind Morena Dam near the city. Since the time the dam was built, the lake had never been more than half full, but the lake could hold 57 billion liters of water if it were full. Filling the lake would help。
河北省高二英语上学期期中试题
河北省2020-2021高二英语上学期期中试题第一部分听力（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 will the man do next?A. Turn off the TV.B. Watch a movie.C. Study with the woman.2. What does the woman think of her flat?A. Big.B. Expensive.C. Convenient.3. Why won’t the man climb the mountain?A. He worries about the weather.B. He prefers other exercises.C. He doesn’t feel well.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. A film.B. A lecture.C. A concert.5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a workshop.B. In a stadium.C. On a motorbike.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，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。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
2020-2021学年晋州市第二中学高三英语模拟试题及参考答案
2020-2021学年晋州市第二中学高三英语模拟试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ATheBest Placeto Camp in Each StateWashington-SecondBeach, Olympic National ParkCampers put up their tents right on the sand of thisPacific Northwestbeach. Make a campfire, photograph sunset over the sea and try to absorb this charming spot with your entire being.Alaska-Bartlett Cove Campground, Glacier (冰川) Bay National ParkIn a state full of natural riches,Glacier Bayis a wonder, home to high peaks, whales, 700 miles of coastline, and light blue glaciers that flow directly into the sea. Set within temperate rainforest along Bartlett Cove, the park's only campground is impressively green and an easy jumping-off point for boat tours.Arizona-Havasupai Campground, Havasupai ReservationGetting to Havasupai is a challenge. Permits are snatched (剥夺) up almost instantly, and even if you get one it's a 10-mile hike from the border to reach this rural campground that hugs Havasu Creek. Make the journey, however, and you're rewarded with a series of great waterfalls and natural pools.Arkansas-BuffaloNationalRiverAmerica's first national river travels 135 miles through the Ozark Mountains, winding its way over rapids, forming peaceful pools and passing rocky cliffs topped by green forest. Plan a float trip and absorb the scenery ata leisurely pace, pausing for hikes to visitLostValley's caves or the 200-foot waterfalls.1.Which state may attract people preferring glaciers?A.Alaska.B.Washington.C.Arizona.D.Arkansas.2.What makesArizonaa popular camp choice among tourists?A.The blue glaciers and green rainforests.B.The winding national river and cliffs.C.The soaring peaks and long coastline.D.The beautiful waterfalls and pools.3.What can you do when camping inArkansas?A.Take a long trip on foot.B.Visit caves and waterfalls.C.Put up a well-equipped tent.D.Enjoy a view of sunset.BLight pollution is a significant but overlooked driver of the rapid decline of insect populations, according to the most comprehensive review of the scientific evidence to date.Artificial light at night can affect every aspect of insects' lives, the researchers said. "We strongly believe artificial light at night — in combination with habitat loss, chemical pollution.invasive (入侵的) species, and climate change — is driving insect declines, " the scientists concluded after assessing more than 150 studies.Insect population collapses have been reported around the world, and the first global scientific review published in February,said widespread declines threatened to cause a "catastrophic collapse of nature's ecosystems".There are thought to be millions of insect species, most still unknown to science, and about half are active at night. Those active in the day may also be disturbed by light at night when they are at rest.The most familiar impact of light pollution is moths (飞蛾) flapping around a bulb, mistaking it for the moon. Some insects use the polarisation of light to find the water they need to breed, as light waves line up after reflecting from a smooth surface. But artificial light can scupper (使泡汤) this. Insects areimportant prey (猎物) for many species, but light pollution can tip the balance in favour of the predator if it traps insects around lights. Such increases in predation risk were likely to cause the rapid extinction of affected species, the researchers said.The researchers said most human-caused threats to insects have analogues in nature, such as climate change and invasive species. But light pollution is particularly hard for insects to deal with.However, unlike other drivers of decline, light pollution is ly easy to prevent. Simply turning off lights that are not needed is the most obvious action, he said, while making lights motion-activated also cuts light pollution. Shading lights so only the area needed is lit up is important. It is the same with avoiding blue-white lights, which interfere with daily rhythms. LED lights also offer hope as they can be easily tuned to avoid harmful colours and flicker rates.4. What is discussed in the passage?A. Causes of declining insect populations.B. Consequences of insect population collapses.C. Light pollution: the key bringer of insect declines.D. Insect declines: the driver of the collapsed ecosystem.5. What is the 5th paragraph mainly about?A. How light travels in space.B. How light helps insects find food.C. How the food chain is interrelated.D. How light pollution affects insects.6. What does the underlined word"analogues"in Paragraph 6probably mean?A. Selective things.B. Similar things.C. Variations.D. Limitations.7. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A. To offer solutions.B. To give examples.C. To make comparisons.D. To present arguments.CMark Twain,the famous American writer,was once traveling in France.He went by trainto Dijon.He was very tired and wanted to sleep.He therefore asked the conductor to wake him up when the train came to Dijon.But first he explained he was a very heavy sleeper,“I may possibly protest(抗议)loudly when you try to wake me up,” he said to the conductor.“But don’t take any notice of what I say.Just put me off the train anyway.”Then Mark Twain went to ter,when he woke up it was night time and the train had reached Paris already.He realized at once that the conductor had forgotten to wake him up at Dijon.He was so angry that he ran to the conductor and began to shout at him.“I have never been so angry in my life,” Mark Twain said.The conductor looked at him calmly(平静地).“You are not half so angry as the American whom I put off the train atDijon,” he said.8. Mark Twain knew that he was a heavy sleeper,so ________.A. he protested loudly to the conductorB. he did not sleep before he arrived inDijonC. he told the conductor to wake him up no matter how loudly he might protestD. he slept lightly that time9. The conductor didn’t wake up Mark Twain atDijonbecause ________.A. he didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriouslyB. he forgot Mark Twain’s words when the train came toDijonC. he did not want to bear his protestD. he mistook another American traveler for Mark Twain10. The American whom the conductor put off the train ________.A. did not want to get off atDijonB. wanted to get off atParisC. wanted to get off atDijonD. did not want to get off atParis11. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The conductor didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriously.B. The conductor did take Mark Twain’s words seriously.C. The conductor was a heavy sleeper.D. Mark Twain must get off atParis.DThe idea of low material desire, low consumption and refusing to work, marry and have children, concluded as a “lying down” lifestyle, recentlystruck a chord withmany young Chinese who are eager to take pause to breathe in this fast-paced and highly-competitive society.Many millennials (千禧一代) and generation Zs complained to the Global Times that burdens, including work stress, family disputes (纷争) and financial strains, have pushed them “against the wall”. They said they hate the “involution (内卷),” joking that they would rather give up some of what they have than get trapped in an endless competition against peers.“Instead of always following the ‘virtues’ of struggle, endure and sacrifice to bear the stresses, they prefer a temporary lying down as catharsis (宣泄) and adjustment,” said a scholar. “It is no wonder that some young people, under the growing pressures from child-raising to paying the mortgage (按揭) today, would try to live in a simple way and leave the worries behind.”Interestingly, the majority of millennials and Gen Zs reached by the Global Times, who claim to be big fans of the lying down philosophy, acknowledged that they only accept a temporary lying down as a short rest. It is true that with the great improvement of living conditions, some Chinese youth have partially lost the spirit of hardship and are not willing to bear too much hard work. But in fact, lying down is not entirely comfortable. Young people who lie down always feel guilty about their constant loss of morale (士气) far beyond their reach.“Young people on campus have both aspirations and confusion about their future, but most of us have rejected setting ourselves up in chains to waste opportunities and challenges,” a postgraduate student told theGlobal Times. “It’s no use running away. I have to ‘stand up’ and face the reality sooner or later.”12. What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 1 mean?A. Warned.B. Criticized.C. Touched.D. Amused.13. What might have caused the “lying down” lifestyle among the young?A. Improvements in living conditions.B. Growing pressure from family and social life.C. Increasing material possessions from families.D. Temporary adjustment to failure in competitions.14. What’s the scholar’s attitude toward the “lying down” group?A. Understanding.B. Intolerant.C.Supportive.D. Unclear.15. What can be inferred about the young generation from the text?A. They never really drop their responsibilities.B. They really enjoy the “lying down” lifestyle.C. They find their dreams far beyond their reach.D. They would rather escape than take challenges.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
河北省石家庄市晋州第二中学2020年高二英语测试题含解析
河北省石家庄市晋州第二中学2020年高二英语测试题含解析一、选择题1. When he knew the disappointing result of the exam, he seemed quite ____.A. cast downB. of cautionC. in vainD. in good condition参考答案：A2. —I’m afraid the date for the interview doesn’t suit me.— _______, we can make it another day.A. If soB. If necessaryC. If notD. If possible参考答案：A3. Which material can be thrown into the sea ________ on the nature of the material? A．depended B．depending C．to depend D．depends参考答案：acc ording to…根据…；故B正确。
考点：考察非谓语动词用法4. The parents were in search of their missing son when the two countries were at war.A.不填；不填B. the; 不填C. the ; theD. 不填; the参考答案：A5. —Time is limited. I have to finish this tonight.—But it’s midnight now and you should have a sleep _____ much work you have to do.A. howeverB. no matterC. althoughD. whatever参考答案：A6. KFC has accused three Chinese companies of their comments about the origins of the chicken, including the ______ that KFC chicken comes from chickens with eight legs.A. commandB. claimC. commitmentD. credit参考答案：B7. —Mike, our team will play against the Rockets this weekend. I’m sure we will win.—__________!A. CongratulationsB. Cheer upC. Best wishesD. Good luck参考答案：D8. The thought of taking the exam again_____me, because I often felt____when I failed.A．depressing; depressed B．depressing; depressingC．depressed; depressed D．depressed; depressing参考答案：C考查谓语动词和形容词。
2020-2021学年晋州市第二中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及参考答案
2020-2021学年晋州市第二中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABook reading is certainly one of the most absorbing habits. For young adults who love to read, finding some good books to read is very essential. Writing a book review can help you to improve your language and writing skills.The Book ThiefListed onThe New York Times Children’s Best Seller List for over 100 weeks, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is the story of a young girl in the Nazi camps set during World War II. So, if you love history and wish to learn how the life was during Adolf Hitler’s time, read this historic book.The Diary of Young GirlEven Anne Frank can not have imagined that her personal diary written during World War II would become such a popular book. It’s a must read that describes the situation of a family in the evils of wars through the eyes of a teenager.Animal FarmAnimal Farm is one of the most popular books by George Orwell. It is just a reflection of the Stalin and World War II period that has been so creatively presented in this book. It is an interesting example of how literature can be used to present conditions common in the society.Adventures of Huckleberry FinnMark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the great American novels in history, and is certainly a great pick for young adults. Young Huck Finn and his mischief along with the color1 ful description of people around theMississippi Rivermake this novel a great book to read.1.Which book describes the author’s own experiences according to this passage?A.The Book ThiefB.The Diary of Young GirlC.Animal FarmD.Adventures of Huckleberry Finn2.What do the first three books have in common?A.All of them are about wars.B.All of them are about farms.C.All of them are intended for history lovers.D.All of them were written during World War II.3.The purpose of this passage is to _________.A.instruct youngsters how to improve skillsB.tell youngsters some wonderful reading habitsC.introduce several good books to youngstersD.give youngsters advice on writing a book reviewBA team of researchersfrom theUniversityofColorado Boulderhave created a revolutionary type of robotic muscles. They are strong and flexible at the same time, can feel the movements they perform and, whenever they suffer damage, they can self-heal. However, what is best about them is probably the fact that they are extremely cheap to manufacture.The robotic muscles have been called actuators, and have drawn inspiration from real-life muscles. By creating robots equipped with this kind of actuators, researchers would allowthem to perform movements just like human muscles.To make the robotic muscles work, they filled some flexible material with electrodes(电极)and with liquid and oil. Then, they applied some electricity, and the liquid and oil started moving around the electrodes and powered them. This way, the robotic muscles started contracting and relaxing just like real muscles, but a lot quicker.Researchers also took inspiration from the variety of human muscles, and created more types of actuators, each of them performing a different movement. They called these robotic muscles HASEL ( Hydraulically-Amplified Self-healing Electrostatic). However, they are superior to biological muscles as they are stronger, faster, and more flexible.Even the researchers were amazed they could develop such technology. Eric Acome, the author of one of the studies, explained what is unique about the robotic muscles.“The ability to create electrically powered soft actuators that lift a gallon of water at several times per second is something we haven't seen before.”These muscles are special because they are also self-healing. This property is given by the liquid placed inside of them, which also gives them a lot more advantages than those mechanisms (机械)using solids. In the end, the material which keeps the liquid, the oil and the electrodes is extremely cheap. It is a type of polymer (聚合物)similar to the one used for potato chips bags, and can be manufactures for only 10 cents.4. What can we learn about actuators?A. They can heal on their own.B. They are biological muscles.C. They can not move like human muscles.D. They are slower to react than real muscles.5. What do actuators use to directly power electrodes?A. Solids.B. Liquid and oil.C. A type of polymer.D. Potato chips bags.6. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. The origin of actuators.B. The opinions on actuators.C. The advantages of actuators.D. The significance of actuators.7. In which part of a newspaper will the textmost probably appear?A. Health.B. Culture.C. Education.D. Technology.CLike all cultural institutions, galleries and art fairs are adapting to a new reality.Art Basel Hong Kong, Asia's biggest contemporary-art fair, was cancelled because of covid-19, but anyone he who had planned to visit last week could enjoy an experimental alternative：the viewing room. At the click of a keyboard) you could enter an overall view but private visual salon, without having to brave the airless Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.There, on one webpage, was Jeff Koons riffing(翻唱)on Botticelli's "Primavera" in a tribute to the history of painting at David Zwirner Gallery. Ota Fine Arts offered one collector the chance to acquire an "infinity(无限)room“, one of the most Instagrammed artworks of recent years- the creation of the fantasies,nonagenarian (九十多岁) Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama. White Cube presented a large collection of international works by Andreas Gursky (German), Theaster Gates (American) and Beatriz Milhazes (Brazilian). But not every artist, gallery and form showed to equal advantage in this alternative fair. Not surprisingly, simple two-dimensional works in bright colours came across best No sculpture or conceptual art was includedBesides depth and texture, there are aspects of gallery hopping that a website is unlikely to copy. One isserendipity—the sense of wandering between artworks and encountering the unexpected. Another is sociability. Art is a communion between artist and viewer, but galleries and fairs are also places to swap opinions and share enthusiasms.Thereare ways to compensate (or these inevitable(不可避免的)disadvantages. As they shut their physicaldoors, some of the world's nest galleries and museums are offering advanced interactive visits, 360 degree videos and walk around tours of their collections, allwithout queues and high ticket prices. One of the best is laid on by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam；its tour allows visitors to view its Vermeers and Rembrandts, including the magnicent "Night Watch”, far more closely than would normally he possible. Another standout offering is from the Museu de Arte de SPaulo, which has an even broader collection. On its virtual platform, its pain tings, spanning 700 years, appear to be hanging in an open-plan space, seemingly hung on glass panels, or "crystal easels” as the. museum calls them, ideal for close-up inspection,8. From the paragraph 3, we may knowA. "Primavera" was originally painted by JeKoonsB.“innity room” was the most popular artworks of recent years on social mediaC. White Cube displayed a great many works by artists from different nationsD. Various paintings and statues showed on the webpage are well-received9. What does the underlined word "serendipity" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. surpriseB. treasureC. expectationD. compromise10. What is the purpose of writing the last paragraph?A.To introduce some popular art show in the world.B. To show that there are some alternative ways to promote the display during covid-19 epidemic.C. To prove that paintings hung on glass panels can be idealfor close-up inspection,D. To release some information about some extraordinary art shows.11. What is the best title?A. Art beyond the internet.B. Fascinating art.C. Art under covid-19.D. gallery hoppingDIn the summer of 2016, I gave a talk at a small conference in northernVirginia. I began by admitting that I’d never had a social-media account; I then outlined arguments for why other peopleshould consider removing social media from their lives. The event organizers uploaded the video of my talk to YouTube. Then it was shared repeatedly on Facebook and Instagram and, eventually, viewed more than five million times. I was both pleased and annoyed by the fact that my anti-social-media talk had found such a large audience on social media.I think of this event as typical of the love-hate relationships many of us have with Facebook, Instagram, and other social-media platforms. On the one hand, we’ve grown cautious about the so-called attention economy,which, in the name of corporate(公司的) profits, destroys social life gradually and offends privacy. But we also benefit from social media and hesitate to break away from it completely. Not long ago, Imet a partner at a large law firm in Washington, D.C., who told me that she keeps Instagram on her phone because she misses her kids when she travels; looking through pictures of them makes her feel better.In recent months, some of the biggest social-media companies, Facebook and Twitter, in particular, have promised various reforms. In March, Mark Zuckerberg announced a plan to move his platform toward private communication protected by end-to-end encryption(端对端加密); later that month, he put forward the establishment of a third-party group to set standards for acceptable content.All of these approaches assume that the reformation of social media will be a complex, lengthy, and gradual process. But not everyone sees it that way. Alongside these official responses, a loose collective of developers that calls itself the IndieWeb has been creating another alternative. They are developing their own social-media platforms, which they say will preserve what’s good about social media while getting rid of what’s bad. They hope to rebuild social media according to principles that are less corporate and more humane(人道的).12. Why did the author feel annoyed when his video was spread online?A. His video caused many arguments.B. His video was shared without his permission.C. His talk was opposed by a large amount of people.D. His video’s popularity on social media is against his talk.13. Why does the author mention the story of his partner in paragraph 2?A. To prove that social media has some benefits.B. To advise people to break away from social media.C. To tell the negative effects social media may produce.D. To describe people’s complicated relationships with social media.14. What is the purpose of the reform made by some social-media companies?A. To attract more users.B. To improve network environment.C. To make more profits.D. To provide more convenientservice.15. What does the IndieWeb intend to do?A. Develop new social-media platforms.B. Remove social media from people’s lives.C. Improve the existing social-media principles.D. Help social-media companies to make reformation.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年晋州市第二中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案
2020年晋州市第二中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThis is a list of places to spend the 2020 Olympics if you aren't going to Japan.AustraliaThe fact that the summer Olympics fall during Australia's winter season is worth keeping in mind for two reasons: it makes traveling there cheaper, and it's still not too cold. As far as the Olympics are concerned, there will be no shortage of opportunities to watch the Games in between your various explorations of the country and its limitless activities.ThailandThailand is a breathtaking place 10 spend some time during any summer, and provides a perfect setting for Olympie viewing: You can go scuba diving one morning before watching sports all afternoon, or simply duck out for world-famous street food in between events. But Thai sports fans may also be taking extra interest in the Olympics these days.United StatesThe U.S. is likely to be as interested in the Olympics as any other nation, given is collection of athletes who will be taking center stage. You can rest assured it won't be difficult to watch the Games no matter where you're visiting specifically. This leaves you with all sorts of fun options. You can visit a luxury ski resort town like Aspen, which turns into a gorgeous hiking destination in the summer.Great BritainNot unlike the U, s. Britain will make for a fun place to spend the 2020 Olympics because there's a great deal of national interest in a number of different sports, and the local athletes are expected to be competitive. Summer can also be a good time to be in Britain in general," with ly mild temperatures allowing for full exploration of the country. That means you can stay in the beautiful Lake District if you like, hiking or kayaking when you're not watching the Games.1.What is special about Australia as a destination in an Olympic summer?A.Its season.B.Its activities.C.Its sports.D.Its scenery,2.Which country can you go to if you are a street food lover?A.Australia.B.Thailand.C.United States.D.Great Britain.3.What do the U. S. and Britain have in common as fun places to spend the 2020 Olympics?A.They both have a pleasant temperature.B.They are both interested in the Games.CThey both own lots of sports centers. D.They are both English-speaking countries.BIt is not only praise or punishment that determines a child's level of confidence.There are some other important ways we shape our kids — particularly by giving instructions and commands in a negative or positive choice of words.For example, we can say to a child “Don't run into traffic！” or “Stay on the footpath close to me.” In using the latter, you will be helping your kids to think and act positively, and to feel competent in a wide range of situations, because they know what to do, and aren't scaring themselves with what not to do.Actually, it is all in the way the human mind works.What we think, we automatically rehearse.For example, if someone offered you a million dollars not to think of a blue monkey for two minutes, you wouldn't be able to do it.When a child is told “Don't fall off the tree，” he will think of two things：“don't” and “fall off the tree”. That is, he will automatically create the picture of falling off the tree in his mind.A child who is vividly imagining falling off the tree is much more likely to fall off.So it is far better to use “Hold on to the tree carefully.”Clear, positive instructions help kids to understand the right way to do things.Kids do not always know how to be safe, or how to react to the warning of the danger in negative words.So parents should make their commands positive.“Sam, hold on firmly to the side of the boat” is much more useful than “Don't you dare to fall out of the boat？” or “How do you think I'll feel if you drown？” The changes are small but the difference is obvious.Children learn how to guide and organize themselves from the way we guide them with our words, so it pays to be positive.4. Positive choice of words helps kids to ________.A. learn in different situationsB. do things carefullyC. build up their confidenceD. improve their imagination5. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A. A child will act on what is instructed.B. One can't help imagining what is heard.C. A child will fall off the tree when told not to.D. One won't think of a blue monkey when given money.6. Which of the following commands helps kids to be safe?A. How do you think I'll feel if you get hurt?B. Don't play by the lake.C. Don't you dare to walk through the red light?D. Fasten your seat belt.7. The main idea of the passage is that ________.A. positive instructions guide kidsB. praise makes kids confidentC right instructions keep kids safe D. clear commands make kids differentCUntil quarantine (隔离期) ends, we are left picturing what sport we might do: working out at the gym, playing on a competitive sports team, swimming, biking, or rock climbing. However, we don’t often think of martial arts as possible activities; instead, we rule it out because we think it’s dangerous, uncommon, and even, impossible. Martial arts aren’t considered a sport, right?Well, here’s some good news: you’re wrong! Martial arts aren’t much more common than people think, and you can start learning at any age. Practicing martial arts is a great way to keep in shape, both physically and mentally. They’re much less boring and much lessarduoussport than they’re usually described as in movies, so do not worry that they need a lot of effort.Martial arts generally require you to focus on the position and movement of every one of your legs and arms, sometimes even your breathing too. Think about it: when you leave the gym, your mental state has improved and you are much calmer. This is because you’ve only paid attention to one activity. It is a great way to clear your head. Andpracticing it can help you learn to stay more focused, which is the greatest advantage of martial arts training.Martial arts also improve your coordination (协调性), and greatly improve your posture (姿势). I have personally seen students go from slouching (没精打采) to walking tall with their shoulders back in just a couple of months.There are many styles and countless kinds of martial arts. Whichever one you like better, know that all of them are good choices.8. What can we know about martial arts from the first two paragraphs?A. They often have people hurt.B. They are difficult to practice.C. People have a wrong view on it.D. People practice them more often.9. What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Interesting.B. Difficult.C. Friendly.D. Exciting.10. What is the biggest benefit of practicing martial arts?A. Adjusting the breath.B. Enjoying one’s free time.C. Correcting the movement.D. Keeping one’s attention.11. What does the writer think of martial arts?A. They are notsports.B. They attracted many teenagers.C. They are beneficial and helpful.D. They were invented to protect others.DRecently, I experienced a wonderful lesson in how little things still meana lot. My brother, mother and I live in Hawaii. Our farm is at least a dozen miles from even the most basic of services. Therefore, I take weekly trips to the shop to gel supplies. About a month ago, I finished loading up the car and was about to leave when a piece of paper on the ground caught my eye. I picked it up and read it carefully.Immediately, I was grateful that I had done that___4___It was a receipt (收据) from the State Motor Vehicle Division, recording the owner's payment of her Vehicle's Registration fees. I put myself in his or her shoes and thought: no one would throw this away. I looked over the receipt for any personal data, perhaps a license plate (车牌) or telephone number, but failed. How could I find the owner in the busy, crowded parking lot? Had it been lying there for a few minutes or a week? So I checked the date, the fees paid and the name of the owner, who must live in our town. I decided that the best and easiest step to take was to put the receipt in an envelope and send it to the owner first the next morning.By the end of the week, I received a beautiful “thank you” letter from a woman including a handwritten message and a card. In the letter, the woman explained how the wind took her receipt from a pocket in her car's passenger door. She had searched everywhere for quite some time before giving up.It felt great to know I had helped someone avoid a loss by doing something that seemed little and unimportant.12. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 1 mean?A. He was lucky to learn the lesson.B. It was a good idea to do shopping that day.C. He was right to pick up the paper.D. It turned out the paper belonged to the writer.13. What information did the writer get from the paper?A The woman's license plate number.B. The woman's phone number.C. The woman's name.D. The woman's address.14. How did the woman lose the receipt?A. She forgot where she had put it.B. A strong wind blew it away.C. It fell onto the floor.D. She left it in the parking lot.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. A Lesson I Will Never ForgetB. Never Lose Heart or Give upC. Little Things Still Mean a LotD. Think Carefully Before You Act第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021年晋州市第二中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案
2021年晋州市第二中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWelcome to Oxford University MuseumsAshmolean MuseumEstablished in 1683, the Ashmolean Museum is the oldest museum in the UK and one of the oldest in the world. It houses the University’s extensive collections of art and antiquities, ranging back over four millennia.Location: Beaumont Street Tel: 01865278000Open: Tue. Sun. 10: 00-17: 00.Charge: Admission is free; special exhibitions are ticketed and a charge may applyNote: For group bookings Tel:01865278015Oxford University Museum of Natural HistoryThe University Museum of Natural History houses the University’s collections of zoological, entomological, paleontological and mineral specimens. With 4. 5 million specimens it is the largest collection of its type outside of the national collections.Location: Parks Road Tel: 01865 272950Open: 10: 00-17: 00 dailyCharge: Admission is freeNote: Groups must book in advanceMuseum of the History of ScienceThe Museum of the History of Science is housed in the world’s oldest surviving purpose-built museum building. It contains the world’s finest collection of historic scientific instruments.Location: Broad Street Tel: 01865277280Open: Tue.Sun.12: 00-17:00Charge: Admission is freeNote: Booking required for groups of 15 or morePitt Rivers MuseumThe Pitt Rivers Museum holds one of the world’s finest collections of anthropology and archaeology, withobjects from every continent and from throughout human history.Location: Parks Road enter via the Oxford University Museum of Natural HistoryTel:01865270927Open: Tue Sun. and Bank Holiday Mondays: 10: 00-16: 30Charge: Admission is freeNote: Groups must book in advance1.If a group of 20 students want to visit the oldest museum in the UK, they should call_______A.01865277280B.01865278015C.01865270927D.018652729502.Which of the museums can visitors go to any day of the week?A.Ashmolean Museum.B.Museum of the History of Science.C.Oxford University Museum of Natural History.D.Pitt Rivers Museum3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.Ashmolean Museum is on the Broad Street.B.Pitt Rivers Museum contains the world’s finest collection of historic scientific instruments.C.We don’t have to book in advance if our group want to visit the University Museum of Natural History.D.We can enter the Pitt Rivers Museum through the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.BMark Twain,the famous American writer,was once traveling in France.He went by trainto Dijon.He was very tired and wanted to sleep.He therefore asked the conductor to wake him up when the train came to Dijon.But first he explained he was a very heavy sleeper,“I may possibly protest(抗议)loudly when you try to wake me up,” he said to the conductor.“But don’t take any notice of what I say.Just put me off the train anyway.”Then Mark Twain went to ter,when he woke up it was night time and the train had reached Paris already.He realized at once that the conductor had forgotten to wake him up at Dijon.He was so angry that he ran to the conductor and began to shout at him.“I have never been so angry in my life,” Mark Twain said.The conductor looked at him calmly(平静地).“You are not half so angry as the American whom I put off the train atDijon,” he said.4. Mark Twain knew that he was a heavy sleeper,so ________.A. he protested loudly to the conductorB. he did not sleep before he arrived inDijonC. he told the conductor to wake him up no matter how loudly he might protestD. he slept lightly that time5. The conductor didn’t wake up Mark Twain atDijonbecause ________.A. he didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriouslyB. he forgot Mark Twain’s words when the train came toDijonC. he did not want to bear his protestD. he mistook another American traveler for Mark Twain6. The American whom the conductor put off the train ________.A. did not want to get off atDijonB. wanted to get off atParisC. wanted to get off atDijonD. did not want to get off atParis7. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The conductor didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriously.B. The conductor did take Mark Twain’s words seriously.C. The conductor was a heavy sleeper.D. Mark Twain must get off atParis.CYour house may have an effect on your figure.Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less selfconscious (难为情) when they’re in poorly lit places—and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the color1 s. Research suggests warm color1 s fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm color1 s like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold color1 s make us feel less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.Don’t forget the clock—or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories (卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last atleast 30 minutes. And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makesyou less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12inch plate instead of a 10inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake (摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.8. The text is especially helpful for those who care about ____________.A. their home comfortsB. their body shapeC. house buyingD.healthy diets9. A home environment in blue can help people ______________.A. digest food betterB. reduce food intakeC. burn more caloriesD. regain their appetites10. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A. Eat quickly.B. Play fast music.C. Use smaller spoons.D. Turn down the lights.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Is Your House Making You Fat?B. Waysof Serving DinnerC. Effects of SelfConsciousnessD. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?DAs COVID-19 spread through Japan last spring, a doctor despaired. What shocked him was not the pace of infection, or a lack of protective equipment, but the old systems used to record test results and so track the course of the epidemic. “Even with coronavirus, we're handwriting and faxing,” he complained on Twitter.Japan has excellent health care. Life expectancy at birth is 85 years, the highest in the world. But doctors have been slow to embrace(欣然接受) the efficiencies of information technology, despite Japan's reputation for medical technology. The OECD ranks it last among its members for its management and use of data in health care.A commission of experts convened(召集) by the Asia-Pacific Initiative, a think-tank in Tokyo, declared Japan's response to COVID-19 a “digital defeat”。
2020届晋州市第二中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及参考答案
2020届晋州市第二中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOne day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem inability to read.In the library,I found my way into the "Children's Room." I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle. Without opening the book—Amos, the Beagle with a Plan ,1 borrowed it from the library for the summer.Under the shade of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book. At the end of the story, my mind continued the final scene of reunion, on and on, until my own lost dog and I were, in my mind, running together.My mother's call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something: I had read a book, and I had loved reading that book.I never told my mother about my “miraculous” experience that summer, but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year. And years later ,she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD in literature, and authored his own books, articles, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.1. The author's mother told him to borrow a book in order to ________.A. let him spend a meaningful summerB. encourage him to do more walkingC. help cure him of his reading problemD. make him learn more about weapons2. The book caught the author's eye because .A. it reminded him of his own dogB. he found its title easy to understandC. it contained pretty pictures of animalsD. he liked children's stories very much3. Which one could be the best title of the passage?A. Mum's Strict Order.B. My Passion forReading.C. Reunion with My Beagle.D. The Charm of a Book.BElizabeth Spelke, a cognitive psychologist at Harvard, has spent her career testing the world’s most complex learning system-the mind of a baby. Babies might seem like no match for artificial intelligence (AI). They are terrible at labeling images, hopeless at mining text, and awful at video games. Then again, babies can do things beyond the reach of any AI. By just a few months old, they’ve begun to grasp the foundations of language, such as grammar. They’ve started to understand how to adapt to unfamiliar situations.Yet even experts like Spelke don’t understand precisely how babies or adults learn. Consider one of the most impressive examples of AI, Alpha Zero, a programme that plays board games with superhuman skill. After playing thousands of games against itself at a super speed, and learning from winning positions, Alpha Zero independently discovered several famous chess strategies and even invented new ones. It certainly seems like a machineeclipsinghuman cognitive abilities. But Alpha Zero needs to play millions more games than a person during practice to learn a game. Most importantly, it cannot take what it has learned from the game and apply it to another area.To some AI experts, that calls for a new approach. In a November research paper, Francois Chollet, a well-known AI engineer, argued that it’s misguided to measure machine intelligence just according to its skills at specific tasks. “Humans don’t start out with skills; they start out with a broad ability to acquire new skills,” he says. “What a strong human chess player is demonstrating is not only the ability to play chess, but the potential to fulfill any task of a similar difficulty.”4. Compared to an advanced AI programme, a baby might be better at ________.A playing games B. identifying locations C. labeling pictures D. making adjustments5. What does the underlined word “eclipsing” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Imitating.B. Beating.C. Limiting.D. Promoting.6. According to the text, Francois Chollet may agree that ________.A. AI is good at completing certain assignments.B. AI is likely to gain abilities with less training.C. AI lacks the ability of acquiring specific skills.D. AI performs better than humans in cognitive ability.7. Whichwould be the best title for this passage?A. What is exactly intelligence?B. Why is modern AI advanced?C. Where is human intelligence going?D. How do humans face the challenge of AI?COne weekend I went toBuffaloto talk at a writers' conference organized by a group of women writers. The women were serious about their writing skills, and the articles they had written were solid and useful. They asked me to take part in a radio talk show earlier in the week to publicize the conference-they would be with the host in the studio and I would be on a telephone linking from my apartment inNew York.The appointed evening arrived, and my phone rang, and the host came on and greeted me. He said he had three lovely ladies in the studio with him and he was eager to find out what we all thought of the present state of literature and what advice we had for all his listeners who were members of the literati and had literary ambitions themselves.This hearty introduction dropped like a stone among us, and none of the three lovely ladies said anything, which I thought was the proper response.The silence lengthened, and finally I said, “I think we should stop mentioning the words literature and literary and literati. We're here to talk about the skills of writing.” Iknew that the host had been given information about what kind of writers we were and what we wanted to discuss. But he had no other preparation. "Tell me what insights do you have about the literary experience inAmericatoday?” Silence also greeted this question.He didn’t know what to do with that, and he began to mention the names of authors like Ernest Hemingway and Saul Bellow and William Styron, whom we surely regarded as literary giants. We said those writers didn't happen to be our models, and we mentioned people like Lewis Thomas and Joan Didion and Gary Wills, whom he hadn't heard of. We explained that these were writers we admired. “But don't you want to write anything literary?” our host said We were speechless.It was one of the all-time upset radio talk shows.8. What do we know about the talk show?A. It was organized by women writers.B. It was publicized at the conference.C. The author went toBuffaloto take part in it.D. The author participated in it inNew York.9. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean?A. The introduction struck us heavily with a stone.B. The introduction received embarrassing response.C. The introduction increased the listeners' interest.D. The introduction carried the host's praise for us.10. What was the author's reaction when the host mentioned the three great literary- giants?A. Excited.B. Inspired.C. Uninterested.D. Satisfied.11. Who may be the author's model?A. Joan Didion.B. Ernest Hemingway.C. Saul Bellow.D. William Styron.DCanadaIs Our NeighbourCanada and the United States are neighbours.They are on the same land.They share the same long boundary(国界).These two nations are similar in many ways.Canada buys many goods from the United States.Cars and clothes are two examples.The United States also buys goods from Canada.Much of the paper used in the United States comes from Canada.Some of the oilweuse comes from Canada,too.Americans travel toCanadaon holiday.And Canadians often visit the United States.It is easy for the people of one country to go to the other country.Canadians read about the United States in newspapers and magazines.Many Americans watch Canadian baseball and hockey (曲棍球)matches on Sundays.However,there are important differences between theUnited Statesand Canada.The United States has more people.Because the population is smaller,there are more open places in Canada.There is much unused land.This is another important difference.12.Canadabuys from theUnited States.A.oil and paperB.nothingC.many thingsD.everything13.In the first paragraph “we” means ________.A.CanadiansB.AmericansC.ChineseD.students14.The people in theUnited Stateslike Canadian ________.A.baseballB.basketballC.newspapersD.oil15.Which of the following statements is WRONG?A.Canada has less people than theUSA.B.Canada has not used all the land.C.Canada is connected withAmerica.D.Canadians don’t like hockey.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。