河南省2020-2021学年高二上学期期中英语试卷精选汇编：七选五专题
七选五专题河南省南阳市2020-2021学年高二上期期中质量评估英语试题第二节（共5小题，每题2分，共1 0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。
A reason for learning a new language is to communicate with the people who speak it.36 People in every country prefer it when tourists try to speak the local language, even if allyou can say in it is‘‘hello" and“please". Learning a new language will also bring you other advantages.Cultural understandingSpeaking a new language helps you to know another people and culture, as the language and culture go hand in hand. 37 It shows new ways of looking at the world. In addition, when you speak another language, you can enjoy literature, films, and music in the original(原作的) language. It is extremely difficult for a translation to be a perfect replica(复制品) of the original.38Business and careers39 Schools and employers preferjob seekers who speak one or more foreign languages. Even though English is widely spoken in many places of the world, the fact is that the global economy depends on communication. When dealing with the French, for example, someone who speaks French will have an obvious advantage over someone who doesn't.Language improvementLearning another language can help you to understand your own. Many languages have contributed to the development of English. 40 Also, in learning how another language differs from your own, you will increase your understanding of your own language. For many people, language is innate (与生俱来的)-we know how to say something, but we don't necessarily know why we say it that way. Learning another Ianguage can change that.A. The best way is to read the original work.B. Learning another language opens one's mind.D. Your trip will be comfortable if you speak the local language.E. It is true that mastering another foreign language is very helpful.F. Speaking more than one language will increase your marketing ability.G. Learning those will teach you where English words and grammatical rules are from.七选五36-40 DBAFG河南省洛阳市2020-2021学年第一学期期中考试高二英语试卷第二节（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。
In less than two years, you will go to different universities and lead a new life. In your new life，making new friends is a must.36 .In order to make friends, you must first be a friend. Consider joining groups and associations that are of interest to you. 37 . Go out of your way to be friendly，and you’ll make new friends quickly.38 . If you need help, there are millions of books on the subject of good manners. Treat people with politeness , and you will see people start to gather around you because of your pleasant personality.Become good at something. You can do well in a sport，an instrument，writing，languages or whichever else you enjoy. You don’t have to be an expert，but at least good enough to help others with your skill. 39 . It’s not about doing this for attracting attention，but having a skill at something is another way to make new friends quickly.Share contact information with people you meet who seem interesting.40 . It could be as simple as drinking coffee together. Showing interest in people by actually inviting them to do things will help you create friends quickly.A.Always practice good manners.B.Everybody knows friends come and go.C.Then, how can you make new friends quickly？D.Then invite them to do interesting things with you.E.This makes you interesting and gets people to be attracted to you.F.You are likely to find others who share things in common with you.G.You have friends for every time and season of your life from youth to old age.第二节（共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分）36 -40 CFAED河南省重点高中2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题第二节（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
Handmade Card from Me to YouWhen I was 9 years old, I received my first handmade card from a classmate, who had just moved to New Jersey. I helped him in his hard time adjusting to（适应）his new school. So he made me a card. It was a folded piece of paper from his notebook, with a picture of us he'd drawn on the front. There were only a few sentences inside. 36Special handwritten cards take time and effort to make and feel very personal. Like photographs, cards can be stored and looked back on. You can make your own unique card with supplies you have at home. What's most important is the message you write inside. 37 But getting a handwritten card or letter can make someone who needs it feel appreciated.The first step is to think of a person for whom you'd like to make a card. 38 There are many types: Thank -you cards, congratulation cards, holiday cards, and I' m-sorry cards which are just a few.39 A big tip for writing a card is to keep the person you're making it for in mind while you work. You can ask yourself some questions while writing: What are your favorite memories of that person? What do you appreciate most about him or her? Your words can be as sweet or as funny as you want. If they're personal, the message will be special.Last, sign your name at the bottom. 40 The recipient like me will keep the card to reread sometime far in the future.A. Don't forget to include the date.B. Or you can buy a card from a store.C. Now it's time to gather your thoughts.D. This is the easiest but least rewarding part.E. But those words meant a lot to me at the time.F. It can be hard to put your feelings into words.G. Next, think about what kind of card you'd like to make.36—40 EFGCA河南省三门峡市外国语高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题第二节（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。
河南省洛阳市2020-2021学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
河南省洛阳市2020-2021学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Here are some fantastic works that you can spare time to enjoy.I Stand Here IroningThe story is set in the working class home of the narrator(叙述者)，who comments that when her child Nicholas was born，they were poor. Her thoughts are about what she would have done differently while raising Nicholas if she had been more experienced. The mother is standing in the room, ironing and recalling the whole trip of her and her daughter's life. Her feeling that she is responsible for her daughters suffering is the main idea of this short story.OdysseyOdyssey , a great poem, had been recited or sung for years and years before it was written down. It tells the story of old Greek war hero Odysseys' dangerous journey home from the battlefield. He beats a cyclops through wisdom, chats with dead people, and faces the angry sea god before finally arriving home.The Chronicles of NarniaThis book has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. Set in the kingdom of Narnia, a world of magic, beasts, and talking animals, the book narrates the adventures of various children. The main characters are all children from the real world, who are magically transported to Namia, where they've called upon by the lion Aslan to protect Narnia from evil (邪恶).Of mice and MenThis book follows two farm hands looking for work : the bright George and disabled but big- hearted Lennie, who doesn't know his own strength. The two men don't know the fact that even the simplest American dreams are often out of reach until the tale comes to an end. "Though short, this novel can really make us feel sad and bring about our sympathy，" said editor, Dawn Raffel.1．What's the story I Stand Here Ironing about?A．A mother's struggle for life.B．A mother's plan for the future.C．A mother's devotion to her family.D．A mother's guilty feelings for her daughter.2．What can we know about The Chronicles of Narnia?A．It's a book series. B．It's a description of adults' adventure. C．It's full of great fantasies. D．It's based on real events.3．Which can you choose if you're interested in stories from ancient times?A．I Stand Here Ironing.B．Odyssey.C．The Chronicles of Narnia. D．Of mice and Men.I'd been asked to go to an editors office with the old program ."We have a story we think you'd be perfect for". Here was the Topic: We want you to write about how middle-aged men have no friends. Seeing that, I couldn't help thinking，"Excuse me? I have plenty of friends. " Then the editor told me there were all sorts of evidence out there to show how men, as they age, let their close friendships go, and that the fact can cause all sorts of problems and have a terrible effect on their health.As I walked back to my desk in the newsroom - a distance of maybe 100 yards - I quickly reviewed my friend list. First of all, there was my friend Mark, Wait, how often do we actually hang out? Maybe four or five times a year? And then there was another best friend from high school, Rory and... I actually could not remember the last time I'd seen him.There were all those other good friends who seemed as if they've still in my life because we follow one another via social media, but as I ran down the list of those I'd consider real, true, lifelong friends, I realized that it had been years since I saw many of them, even decades for a few.By the time I got back to my desk, I realized that I was indeed perfect for this story, not because I was unusual in any way, but because my story was very, very typical. And as I looked into what that means, I realized that in the long term, I was heading down a path that was very, very dangerous. And I knew I need a change.4．How did the author react when he saw the topic?A．He showed an interest in it. B．He knew the editor was joking.C．He felt surprised and doubtful. D．He thought it was perfect for him, 5．What did the author realize after walking hack to the newsroom?A．He wasn't popular with others. B．He had let his best friends go.C．He had close friends in his life. D．He hadn't made any true friends.6．To make a change, what will the author probably do?A．Find a new job. B．Lead a different lifestyle.C．Make more new friends. D．Get back in touch with old friends. 7．Which of the following statements would the author agree with?A．It is hard to make lifelong time friendsB．Many men of his age have no friends.C．He is very different from other middle-aged men.D．Many people today consider friendships unimportant.Of all social organizations, family is the most natural one. To have a good partner, build a good nest and raise the young and the old, can give us a sound feeling of reassurance(安心) about life. Those without a family are carefree, but this freedom can sometimes be too hard to bear, for it can easily trap us in a feeling of rootlessness and emptiness.Man is a greedy animal caught by conflicting(冲突的)desires. He tends to think that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, so he often finds himself unsatisfied with what he has and longing for what he has not. Thus he is caught in the confusion of whether to enter or escape the " besieged city'，(围城).Most people, however，are willing to give up some freedom for reassurance. Those modern people who once abandoned their families for fashion are now returning to them in great numbers. The reason is simple: man is after all a social animal, and family, as a living cell of society, can allow man to achieve the fullest satisfaction of his social nature.A home is not simply a place. Rather it is more like a living thing, formed when two lives are united because of love. The longer they live together, the more this home becomes a living thing in which life experiences and fates (命运)are interwoven (交织)，with the hard work and pleasure of raising children in most cases. Precisely for this reason, divorce can still cause a severe pain of being torn apart even after their love has disappeared. If we always remember that our home is a living thing being able to feel pain and fear death, then we will perhaps be able to guard against some of the avoidable tragedies of family break-ups.So let us treasure this home as we do a kind family member who spares no pains to protect us and our memories with her or his silent blessing.8．How are the people without a family likely to feel?A．They feel pleased about the fullest freedom.B．They feel secure about life.C．They feel unbearable of looking after children.D．They feel lacking in a sense of belonging.9．Which sentence may be close in meaning to the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2? A．Gifts blind the eyes. B．Much will have more.C．Make hay while the sun shines. D．Great minds think alike.10．Why can divorce still cause a severe pain for the two lives?A．Because they hate the hard work of raising children.B．Because they no longer love each other .C．Because they, are unsatisfied with what they experienced.D．Because they shared small but precious memories.11．What's the best title for the passage?A．On Home B．To Besieged City C．On Marriage D．To Constant LoveHave you heard of the term “tweenager”? It’s a slang word (個语) used in the UK to describe children between about ten and twelve years old.Nowadays, more and more companies are beginning to create products and services for tweenagers. The Disney company sells music and film to tweenagers and their parents. You can get everything from branded lunchboxes and mobile phone covers, to monthly fan magazines and clothing. It’s all about sales, which suggests that tweenagers must have more money, freedom and influe nce upon their parents than they’re ever had before.Most kids in the UK today get more pocket money than kids did a decade ago. Parents have more money to give their kids than previously, since parents are having fewer children. In addition, the divorce rate in the UK is continually rising and parents spend less time with their children than they used to, so many parents try to compensate by buying presents for their children. It’s a bad habit for both parents and kids to get into, but parents are under co nstant pressure from commercial marketing and the requests of their children.UK kids today are very media-and-computer literate (受过教育的). A lot of kids have a TV, if not a computer, in their bedrooms. They have access to much more information about life and the world. They may have experienced a lot in life as well, since 24% of UK kids live in single parent families, so people now say that “kids are getting older younger”. With suchmaturity (成熟) at such a young age, it’s no wonder tweenagers are able to i nfluence their parents and have more freedom than previous generations.UK tweenagers never used to be worried about spending money on clothes. That’s changed. Now, they are much more fashion aware and concerned about their image. Many tweenagers outgrow the bright colours and fashions of their tweenage years and go for something darker and more rebellious (反抗的).Surely none of the above is a good thing. The UK government is certainly concerned, and for that reason has strict laws preventing companies from definitely marketing their products and services at children.12．Why are more products and services created for tweenagers?A．Because children education is becoming more important.B．Because they are more affordable to tweenagers.C．Because it is better to study music from an early age.D．Because more companies are creating products and services.13．What does the underlined word “compensate” in Paragraph 3 mean?A．Keep company. B．Reward. C．Make up. D．Motivate. 14．How do UK tweenagers today differ from previous generations?A．They have less effect on their parents.B．They are more worried about their careers.C．They have fewer life experiences.D．They know more about the world.15．What is the purpose of the passage?A．To teach a new word “tweenager”.B．To introduce a new phenomenon (现象).C．To urge parents to care about their kids.D．To blame today’s young people.二、七选五Couch potatoes live an inactive lifestyle. 16．According to a recent study, spending more than two hours watching TV every day is likely to increase the risk of heart disease. To study whether time spent in watching TV is connected to arteriosclerosis (动脉硬化)-a sign of heart disease, Dutch researchers asked 373men and women participants to fill out questionnaires. 17． .They found that the participants who suffered from arteriosclerosis spent an average of about 20 more minutes per day watching TV compared with those who enjoyed a healthier lifestyle.Sitting for a long time may produce unfortunate results. The participants who caught arteriosclerosis could not clear up the negative effects of sitting by exercising.18．, that doesn't reduce the bad effects of a sedentary (坐的)lifestyle，" said Isabel Ferreira，a professor at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, the Daily Mail reports.19．However, viewers can simply be active and limit their time spent sitting in front of the TV or computer every day.20．Researchers observed that every single hour of TV viewing may shorten life by as much as 22 minutes, the participants who watched six hours of TV a day were expected to live five years less than a person who didn't watch TV. The American Academy of pediatrics(美国儿科学会)also suggests children and teenagers should not spend more than two hours a day sitting in front of a TV or computer.A．There is a similar study in AustraliaB．They sit longer hours than do exerciseC．The funny thing is even if they do physical activityD．Watching TV can sometimes be beneficial to viewersE.After a four-year follow-up, the researchers got unsurprising resultsF.They spend most of their time simply sitting on the couch, watching televisionG.Ferreira believes that TV watching brings much more bad effects than we can expect三、完形填空I had concerned myself about Sean's mother coming to see me. I was a new21 ，and I gave an honest account of the students' work. In Sean's case, the grades were awfully low. He couldn't read his own handwriting. 22 he was an intelligent student. He discussed adult subjects with nearly adult comprehension. His performance by no means 23 his abilities.So when Sean's mother entered the room，my hands were sweating. I was completely 24 for her kisses on both my cheeks. "I came to thank you," she said, 25 me beyond speech. 26 me，Sean had become a different person. He talked of how he loved me, he 27 to make friends, and for the first time in his twelve years, he had recentlyspent an afternoon at a(n) 28 house. She wanted to tell me how 29 she was for the self-respect I had helped develop in her son. She 30 me again and left.I sat, shocked, for about half an hour, 31 what had just happened. How did I make such a 32 difference to that boy without even knowing it? What I finally 33 to remember was one day, several months before, when some students were giving reports in the front of the class, Sarah spoke quietly, and to 34 her to raise her voice, I had said, "Speak up, Sean's the 35 on this. He is the only one you have to 36 ，and he can't hear you in the back of the room."That was it. From that day on, Sean had sat up straighter, paid more attention, smiled more, and became happy. And it was all because he 37 to be the last kid in the last row. The boy who most needed 38 was the one who took the last seat that day.It taught me the most valuable lesson over the years of my teaching 39 , and I'm thankful that it came early and 40 .A small kindness can indeed make a difference. 21．A．librarian B．educator C．conductor D．translator 22．A．So B．Then C．But D．Thus 23．A．reflected B．discouraged C．buried D．expanded 24．A．eager B．ashamed C．unwilling D．unprepared 25．A．surprising B．trembling C．ignoring D．panicking 26．A．According to B．Aside from C．Because of D．In addition to 27．A．began B．determined C．inspired D．refused 28．A．neighbor's B．friend's C．relative's D．e-pal's 29．A．regretful B．grateful C．faithful D．cheerful 30．A．hugged B．struck C．shook D．kissed 31．A．expecting B．suspecting C．inspecting D．wondering 32．A．life-long B．life-saving C．life-changing D．life-giving 33．A．prayed B．came C．tended D．bent 34．A．request B．confirm C．encourage D．require 35．A．expert B．companion C．physicist D．poet 36．A．instruct B．bother C．accuse D．persuade 37．A．occurred B．happened C．assumed D．deserved 38．A．praise B．patience C．reward D．guidance 39．A．access B．qualification C．degree D．career40．A．accurately B．frankly C．positively D．morally四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
河南省2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题
高二英语上学期期中试题第一部分听力(略)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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ATeen Art ShowDo you want to see your artwork displayed alongside other teens’ artwork? Don’t miss your opportunity! Showcase(在玻璃橱窗陈列) your paintings, sculptures, photographs and other artworks at the Environmental Educational Center. The show will provide an opportunity for artists to network, provide feedback and become a resource for others.Location: Environmental Educational CenterActivity fee: $25Night FishingEscape the night and join us as we fish at Desert Breeze Park. No experience needed. We will provide the fishing poles, transportation, the bait(鱼饵), to help you catch a fish and best of all, teens of 14 years and under do not require a license to fish. Location: Desert Breeze ParkActivity fee: $ 22Overnight Snow TripJoin the City of Chandler in an exciting new trip! We will travel up to Camp Tontozona and enjoy great food and a campfire in the early evening. Snow play will be the highlight as we explore the snow-filled meadows (草地) of Woods Canyon Lake and sled down small hills in the area. You will be responsible for your own ski/ snowboard equipment.Location: Camp TontozonaActivity fee: $ 30Paint-ballingCome out and play paintball with all your friends! Join the City of Chandler as we go to Temp Indoor Paintball. This is a great way to join in the fun of paint-balling for a low cost. All equipment is included. Please wear old clothes because clothes can get dirty easily!Location: Tempe PaintballActivity fee: $ 2821. What can people do in Desert Breeze Park?A. Play with snow.B. Go fishing.C. Play paintball.D. Meet with famous artists.22. What is special about Paint-balling?A. It might make your clothes dirty.B. It costs the least.C. People can play with friends.D. People will enjoy a campfire.23. In which activity should people take their own ski equipment?A. Overnight Snow Trip.B. Teen Art Show.C. Paint-balling.D. Night Fishing.BLately a popular eight-floor bookstore in Hefei, Anhui province, has risen to fame because it becomes the world’s first shared bookstore, in a move meant to encourage more reading among Chinese citizens.It comes to people’s atte ntion as more than 200,000 visitors flooded the store on its first day as a shared bookstore on July 16 this year, a record high since it was reopened to the public in 2013. Some 4,000 books were brought home on the first day, reported.Customers are allowed to borrow up to two books valued under 150 yuan per visit after registering with an app and paying the 99 yuan deposit fee (押金).All books on sale in the bookstore are available for sharing. Returned books that are damaged are sold at a discount. The bookstore also provides a bonus for bookworms. People who finish reading 12 books in three months receive eight percent of their deposit back, and members can be rewarded one yuan for every book read.“We want to bring down the cost of reading so people could read more books,”Xu Xinwei, who helps run the bookstore, told Thepaper. cn.Some parents buy a lot of books for their children, but they usually end up collecting dust as their children grow up. Similarly, some popular novels for young peopl e also fall out of fashion, according to Xu. “Books are more effectively circulated when they’re shared.”24. The bookstore becomes a shared one .A. to make more room for new booksB. to inspire more people to readC. to make more moneyD. to recommend new books25. What does the underlined phrase “risen to fame” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Broken up.B. Settled down.C. Become well-known.D. Taken over.26. What can we infer from the passage?A. The bookstore was once the best in Anhui province.B. The cost of reading can be reduced by sharing the books.C. More than 4, 000 books were taken home on July 16 in 2013.D. The books that are sold here can’t be borrowed.27. What does the bookstore do to attract more readers?A. The bookstore encourages parents to buy more books for their children.B. The readers are allowed to borrow the books unconditionally.C. The readers who are members can receive one yuan for every book read.D. The bookstore is considering offering a bonus for anyone who likes reading.CInternet dating has become one of the biggest and most successful business ventures on the Internet. Basically, Internet dating is a way to meet people for either friendship or dating without actually having to meet them in person first.The first thing to do if you decide to try Internet dating is to build your profile (简介) which can include your hobbies, hopes for the future, and so on. A photograph is optional, but many sites claim that a photograph increases the number of people who look at your profile. Many Internet dating sites will charge a one-timeregistration fee to use their services.Internet dating makes it possible to meet people from all over the world. You can even narrow the search down to your area by zip code. Another advantage is that you can communicate by email before you meet in person. Thousands of people have met, fallen in love, and married through Internet dating. It is an excellent way for shy people to meet. It is also a way for people with busy lives to connect with others, and an easy way to meet people who share your interests.Just as in conventional dating and love, there are some pitfalls to be aware of in Internet dating. The person you have been talking to on the net may not be who they say they are. Be very aware that there are some people who misrepresent their appearance or private details, such as marital status, income, and so on, for their own reasons. It would not be the first time that someone has been taken in, and talk shows are full of cheating partners who have been caught dating over the Internet in their spare time. Nevertheless, taking a few simple precautions should help ensure that your Internet dating experience is fun.28. Which of the following is a must to make an Internet dating possible?A. A photo.B. Registration fee.C. A profile.D. Business experience.29. One advantage of Internet dating is that _______.A. you'll find absolutely reliable information of othersB. you're sure to find a partner with the same interestsC. you can avoid a face-to-face meeting in the beginningD. you'll gain fame and money overnight30. The underlined word "pitfalls" in Paragraph 4 most probably means ________.A. rulesB. trendsC. skillsD. problems31. What is probably talked about following the last paragraph?A. Safety measures.B. Hidden advantages.C. Conventional dating.D. Romantic love.DWhether you prefer “burning the midnight oil” or going to bed early so you can get up at the break of dawn depends on your genes, according to experts.I jump out of bed each morning, eager to start an active day. But I can hear my neighbor’s alarm clock ringing non-stop every morning and I doubt he gets to work on time. A lot of noise comes from his fla t in the evening. He’s happy to stay up watching TV till after midnight, while I go to bed early and try to sleep.Well, it might not be his fault after all. I’m called“ a lark (百灵鸟)” and my neighbor “an owl (猫头鹰)”. We all have inside “clocks” in the brain to control all kinds of bodily functions and it is reset every day by light. These inside clocks run to a different schedule in “larks” and “owls”. If you have a fast clock, you like to do things early, and if you have a slow clock, you like to do things late.Because we live in a 24/7 world, scientists believe it’s important to understand a person’s “chronotype’’?—the time of the day when they function the best. It could help us lead a healthier life. A US professor has studied sleeping patterns and thinks work times should be changed and made more individual to fit in with our chronotypes. And he has advice for those who can’t choose their working hours:“If that’s not possible, we should be more careful about light exposure,” says the professor. “You shou ld try to go to work not in a covered vehicle but on a bike. The minute the sun sets we should use things that have no blue light, like computer screens and other electronic devices.”32. How is the passage mainly developed?A. By presenting and solving problems.B. By explaining the cause-effect relationship.C. By analyzing differences and providing advice.D. By giving examples and drawing a conclusion.33. What does the underlined phrase “burning the midnight oil” in Paragraph1probably mean?A. drilling for oil in the midnightB. getting up lateC. staying up lateD. using too much oil in the midnight34. We can learn from the passage that the author’s neighbor__________.A. almost always gets to work on timeB. is passive during the day but energetic at nightC. has to work deep into the night every dayD. is easily woken up by his alarm clock in the morning35. Things with blue light are not recommended after sunset because blue light .A. may make you sleepyB. will make you nervousC. will reduce your work efficiencyD. may cause sleep problems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。
河南省南阳市2020-2021学年高二上期期中质量评估英语试题含答案
河南省南阳市2020-2021学年高二上期期中质量评估英语试题含答案河南省南阳市2020-2021学年高二上期期中质量评估英语试卷第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共1 00分）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）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lO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。
例：How much is the shirt?A.￡19.15.B.￡9.18.C.￡9.15.答案是C。
l. What is the woman waiting to do?A. Go to a local concert.B.Watch a TV program.C.F1nish her homework.2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The weather of this summer.B.A plan for the coming summer.C. The environmental protection.3. What is the woman doing now?A. Painting a picture.B.Drinking hot water.C.Repairing her brush.4. How far is the nearest hotel?A. Eight kilometers away.B.Five kilometers away.C.Three kilometers away.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Manager and chef.B.Guide and traveler.C.Waiter and customer.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。
河南省郑州市八校2020-2021学年高二上学期期中联考英语试题Word版含解析
河南省郑州市⼋校2020-2021学年⾼⼆上学期期中联考英语试题Word版含解析2020-2021学年上期⾼⼆年级期中联考试题英语学科第⼆部分：阅读理解（共20⼩题；每⼩题2分，满分40分）第⼀节：阅读下⾯短⽂，从短⽂后各题所给的四个选项（A,B,C,D）中，选出可以填⼊空⽩处的最佳选项。
（共15⼩题；每⼩题2分，满分30分）ADo you know a child who has used first aid to save a life or help an injured person?St．John Ambulance is seeking young people who have acted quickly, calmly and effectively at a real emergency for its annual Young First Aider of the Year awards．The awards are open to all those under 18, and the closing date for nomination (提名) is April 30, 2016.The winners will be invited to attend a special ceremony in June, 2016.“St．John Ambulance believes it is essential for young people to learn first aid so that they can help anyone who is injured,”said Sandra Stocker, director of St．John Ambulance Awards Committee．“The Young First Ai der of the Year is a wonderful way to celebrate their bravery and quick-thinking．”Nomination for the Young First Aider of the Year is now open．Please complete and return the nomination forms as soon as possible and certainly no later than April 30, 2016.The committee will decide which of the nominees will receive the Young First Aider of the Year awards by considering the actions of the nominees along with their ages and other factors．You should send any evidence you have with the nomination form, showing the nominees’ actions．Examples of evidence could include:◆ Newspaper clippings (剪报) of the incident．◆ Police incident record numbers．Once a nomination form is received, the nominee or nominator may be approached for further details of the incident．For further information please get in touch with Sandra Stocker by email or on 020-******** or 020-732440813.Find out who our winners will be for 2016.1. What does the passage intend to tell the readers?A. Young people should learn first aid to help the injured．B. Learning first aid can help young people win an award．C. The injured are encouraged to act quickly and calmly．D. St．John Ambulance makes profit by training first aiders．2. If you suggest someone for the awards, you should ______．A. attend the awards ceremonyB. make a speech introducing yourselfC. provide the details of the incidentD. have a good knowledge about first aid3. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Demand for First AidersB. Importance of First AidC. St．John Ambulance AwardsD. Young First Aider of the Year【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D【解析】这是⼀篇应⽤⽂。
河南省宏力学校2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题（含答案）
河南省宏力学校2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题考生注意: 本试卷由四个部分组成。
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
第一部分听力略第二部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
ANoticeboardA Computer problems? Experienced IT engineer will sort out problems with home computers. Phone “the Computer Doctor” now for a free estimate--09651 325693.B Drummer WANTED for recently formed band. Must have ability and experience. We play mostly indie rock. Many songs already written. Some performances in local pubs in Nov /Dec. Send details and sound samples to: newband @ hotmail. com.C Babysitter wanted for 2-year-old twins-occasional(偶尔的) weekday evening for up to six hours. Would be suitable for a student with some experience. £ 4. 50 an hour. Phone Jan on719 873 466.D Lost!!! Small grey cat missing in the Lees Hall area. She’s frightened of dogs and teenage boys. If you see her, please, please phone: 09651 324472. We really miss her!E Room to let. Two students looking for one more to share house. Own room with single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair. Near university campus and shopping centre. £ 250 per month + bills (including Wi-Fi).Non-smokers only. Phone Luka on 719 533 857.21. What number should you call if you want to get help in installing (安装) some new software?A.719 873 466B.09651 324472C.719 533 857D.09651 32569322. In which notice can you find somewhere to live?A. NoticeB. B. NoticeC. C. Notice E.D. Notice D23. Which of the followings is true?A. The band is looking for a drummer to play classical music.B. The lost cat is scared of some other animals and people.C. The babysitter will be required to work on weekends only.D. The room to let is unfurnished.BI have well travelled in Spain and visited a good number of Spanish cities. However, no city will ever quite match Cádiz, where I spent six months studying as a student.Before that, I knew very little about Cádiz but I decided to take a risk and explore it. Well, the risk certainly paid off.Cádiz, Europe’s oldest city, hangs off Spain’s southern coast on a peninsula(半岛), surrounded almost entirely by water. As you leave the shady streets of the historical old city and explore more of it, you are met with vast areas of the blue Atlantic Ocean and white sandy beaches, which in my opinion are some of the best in Spain!One of the great things about Cádiz is the wonderful, rich culture of food and drink. There are little tapas(小吃)bars lining every street and most will serve tapas for around 1. 50～2 euros, meaning you can try a whole variety of Andalusian dishes.Cádiz has also come to be known as “The Singing City”. It comes from the annual carnival(狂欢节), one of the biggest in Europe. A very large number of people go to Cádiz to see it. During those ten days, Cádiz’s narrow streets are filled with the sound of singing as musical groups fight for a place in the contest, which takes place on the last Saturday of carnival. The songs perfectly show the sense of humor of the Gaditanos, who, besides being so warm and welcoming, are said to have the best sense of humor in Spain!That is my experience of Cádiz, a wonderful, typically Andalusian city which is often overlooked but well worth a visit. I am currently living in Huelva, just a short drive from Cádiz, so please pay attention to my next sharing!24. What does the word “that” underlined in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Competing in a match.B. Teaching a student.C. Studying in Cádiz.D. Becoming an explorer.25. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A. The geographic position and scenery of Cádiz.B. The unknown origin and long history of Cádiz.C. The beautiful life of people living in Cádiz.D. The author’s complex attitude towards Cádiz.26. Why is Cádiz called “The Singing City”?A. A number of local people enjoy humorous songs.B. Many grand carnivals attract well-known singers.C. Singing is everywhere during a big annual carnival.D. A lot of singing competitions take place each year.27. From which is the text most probably taken?A. A geography textbook.B. A travel brochure.C. A biography.D. A post on the Internet.CDriven by her passion for providing quality healthcare, a Latvian(拉托维亚的) woman has won over the hearts of the elderly residing in the nursing home she oversees.It is incredibly rare to find a Caucasian woman working as the director of a nursing home in Shanghai. But the fact that Anastasija Puzankova can even converse in Liantang, a Chinese dialect spoken only by residents in a small town in southwestern Shanghai, makes her one of a kind.“I had always wondered how the elderly were getting along with others, or if they were well cared for. I realized that I could better serve them and understand their concerns if I spoke their dialect.” says the 35-year-old, who also speaks Russian, English, Latvian, French and Spanish.Puzankova chose to study Sinology(汉学) out of her curiosity about China at the University of Latvia in 2003. The next year, she traveled to Shanghai as part of an exchange program and then she spent the next 10 years studying law at Fudan University, graduating with a master's degree in 2014.Despite her qualifications, in 2018, Puzankova joined Haiyang Group, a Shanghai-based company that operates the nursing home, as an executive assistant. During that period, she performed so well in her nursing and management training that she was appointed the director of the home after just one year.A caregiver, surnamed Cai, says the atmosphere at the home has changed since Puzankova took charge. “She makes life in the nursing home uplifting and purposeful.” says Cai.“She throws monthly birthday parties for the elderly, creates a festive mood in the home for every traditional festival and frequently organizes handicrafts classes and activities to stimulate the minds of the residents.”When family visits and group activities were delayed during the novel coronavirus (冠状病毒) outbreak, Puzankova came up with a similar idea at the home, purchasingvegetable seeds and growing them in the field near the nursing home so that the residents can observe the plants growing from their windows.“Just watching the plants grow can lift their spirits. We can also serve these organic vegetables to them.” she explains.Puzankova says, “I simply like communicating with people, understanding their personalities and offering help when they are in need. Making an elderly person happy isn't hard. It just takes a little time, love and thought.”28. Why did Anastasija Puzankova learn the Chinese dialect Liantang?A. To satisfy her superior.B. To communicate with the elderly better.C. To research its history and popularity.D. To prove her language learning capacity.29. During the novel coronavirus outbreak, Puzankova ____________.A. planted some vegetables for the elderly to watch indoors.B. forbade family visits forever.C. created a festive mood in the home.D. organized some outdoor activities for the elderly.30. What can we learn from Puzankova’s story?A. Love breaks down barriers.B. Time tests.C. Hard work pays off.D. Education is the key to success.31. The best title of the passage could be “ _________”.A. A language expert with a loving heartB. A nursing home with a woman directorC. A foreign face with a local soulD. An executive assistant with a master’s degreeDWe’ve all been there: those times you need to argue your point of view to someone who you know disagrees with you. You immediately go to your keyboard and start to type out that 280character tweet, the Facebook reply, or a paragraphslong email. Surely the reason, logic, and strong power of your written words will convince whoever it is who disagrees with you to see your point of view. But new research suggests a different idea.34. What does the underlined word “idiotic” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. To persuade your boss, you need to walk to his office and leave a message.B. Arguing over social media is more convenient than speaking in person.C. It’s difficult to fully explain your points due to social media’s limitation.D. Communicating with others over social media is encouraged.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。
2021-2022学年河南省高二(上)期中英语试卷-附答案详解
2021-2022学年河南省高二（上）期中英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AThe perfect gift for your favorite young readers! The NYRB Children's Book Club will be the perfect gift for your favorite young readers!We've grouped some of our books by age and interest and will send one book every other month for a year to the lucky child.All are "forever books".To order a Children's Book Club subscription（订购），please call 800-354-0050 or visit /cbc. First Chapter BooksAge：5-9Fun tales of family,friendship,fantasy and frustration will even attract the youngest children.Books：Hickory,The School For Cats,Wee Gillis Jenny's Moonlight Adventure,The Sorely Trying Day,He Was There From The Day We Moved InFee：﹩77.95 with free US shippingWhimsical Early ReadersAge：3-7Fun with words,yucky（难以下咽的）gourmet food,and a hare-and-tortoise-like race are a few of the subjects of these silly books.Books：Three Ladies Beside The Sea,Junket Is Nice,The Marzipan Pig,Mud Pies And Other Recipes,The Two CarsFee：﹩77.95 with free US shippingEarly Chapter BooksAge：5-9Page-turners featuring tall tales of the sea,and a little boy who keeps interrupting（打扰）his father's story.Books：Wolf Story,Jim At The Corner,Jenny Goes To Sea,Jenny And The CatClub,Beyond The Pawpaw Trees,The MousewifeFee：﹩82.95 with free US shippingHeroesAge：8-14Real and fantastical adventures inaction-packed stories that take place in small-townAmerica,Ireland,war-torn Holland,India,and mystical Cythera.Books：Winter In Wartime,The Island Of Horses,The Village By The Sea,The LostIsland,The Adventures of Anatole,Lizard MusicFee：﹩60.95 with free US shipping1.Who are the books fit for？______A. College students.B. Little children.C. Office workers.D. Young parents.2.Which age of children is the group Heroes fit for？______A. 2-5.B. 3-7.C. 5-9.D. 8-14.3.Which group of books will costs the most？______A. First Chapter Books.B. Whimsical Early Readers.C. Early Chapter Books.D. Heroes.BThere are many challenges such as kayaking （划独木舟）the Colorado RiverRapids,climbing to the summit（顶峰）of Qomolangma,mountain biking Colorado's 100 mile Leadville Trail and skydiving solo.Adventurers take on these challenges all thetime.One thing that makes an American named Erik Weihenmayer stand out is that he has done them all with-out the sense of sight.He is the first blind person to have climbed the tallest peak in every continent.When he was 4 or 5 years old,he was diagnosed with an extremely rare disease called retinoschisis （视网膜劈裂症）and when he finally went blind,he felt it was an unbelievable relief as if the worst thing had happened,so there's nothing else to lose.He began rock climbing with the help of a recreational group taking blind kids rockclimbing and fell in love with it immediately.He felt it was just for him.It was sort of the full package of adventure,all the things he wouldn't have as a blind person.He has learned to do the things,which sighted people learn to do with their eyes,with his hands.He stated,"When people say they climb for the view,I think they're misunderstanding whywe do the things we do.Honestly,the summit is not the destination.The movement is for me the most exciting part."As a blind climber,it's really hard,but he has to accept that suffering.Blindness is just a thing that happened to him.He thinks he likes all challenges and that people have got to use them as a drive to push them in new directions.It's the idea of turning bad things into good things,and it's something all could use.4.What is special about Erik Weihenmayer？______A. He skydived with other adventures.B. He swam across the Colorado River Rapids.C. He completed many adventures as a blind man.D. He kayaked Colorado's 100-mile Leadville Trail.5.How did Erik Weihenmayer feel when he eventually lost his sight？______A. Relaxed.B. Shocked.C. Annoyed.D. Disappointed.6.What does Erik Weihenmayer value most in climbing Qomolangma？______A. The recognition of others.B. The process of climbing.C. The destination of climbing.D. The feeling of standing on the summit.7.What is the purpose of the text？______A. To talk about some adventures.B. To attract other blind persons.C. To gain other blind climbers' support.D. To introduce an adventurer without sight.CA new study out of Canada suggests teenagers should spend less time looking at screensand more time getting involved in activities.The findings published in the journalPreventive Medicine were based on a survey of 28，000 7th graders in British Columbia.They answered questions about how much time they spent watching TV，streamingvideos,playing video games and how much time they spent on after-school activities like sports and music programs.Then they ranked how good they felt about each day when they woke up.From their answers,researchers concluded that teens who spent more time on activities were mentally healthier and less anxious and depressed than those who spentmore time on screens.And the study suggested that extra screen time was especiallyharmful to girls.For them,researchers say the negative effects were stronger.So how much screen time is too much？The Canadian Pediatric Society says all teens should have less than two hours of screen time per day and that guideline was factored into the study.But it's important to point out that the information about it was gathered between 2014 and 2018，years before the COVID hit.And this year,with fewer opportunities to see friends and participate in after school events,teenagers have shown higher levels ofdepression and anxiety according to other research.The lead author of the Canadian study says even though it's harder to do,it's still important to find ways for teens to safely get involved with programs and hobbies away fromscreens.8.How was the study organized？______A. By doing a survey.B. By referring to other research.C. By conducting medical examination.D. By using the results of other studies.9.What can we infer from paragraph 2？______A. Teens spending more time on activities are more anxious.B. Teens spending less time on screens are mentally healthier.C. Girls spending more time on screens are less anxious than boys.D. Boys spending more time on activities are more anxious than girls.10.What does the underlined word "factored" in paragraph 3 probably mean？______A. Confessed.B. Continued.C. Confused.D. Considered.11.In which part of a newspaper can we find the text？______A. Sport.B. Culture.C. Health.D. Music.DAn alarming scientific review has found human activity is driving insects toextinction.When the bottom of the food chain is endangered,so is everything up thechain,including people.Insect reductions threaten birds,fish,reptiles and amphibians（两栖动物）that eat insects,as well as many plants that require them for pollination （授粉）.Insects are also important to soil health,nutrient recycling and ecosystem functioning.Habitat loss from intensive agriculture and urbanization is the main cause of thereductions,according to the review "Worldwide reduction of insects；A review of its drivers".Agricultural pesticide （杀虫剂）and fertilizer use,pathogens,invasive species and climate change are also major reasons.A World Wildlife Fund study concluded that we've wiped out 60 percent ofmammals,fish,birds and reptiles since 1970.Another study found people have destroyed83 percent of wild mammals and half of all plants since the dawn of civilization.Asfrightening as that,the rate of insect extinction is eight times that of mammals,birds and reptiles.If these trends continue,most insects could be gone within a century,which will severely affect all life.Some solutions con be carried out quickly and relatively easily,such as banning the worst pesticides,carrying out many available and emerging solutions to pollution and global warming,and examining better ways to grow,produce and distribute food.Sánchez-Bayo argues that changes in agricultural methods are extremely important,noting organic farms and farms that used limited pesticide amounts in the past had more insects.Research also shows organic farms maintain healthier soils,use less energy,send out fewer greenhouse gas emissions and produce higher yields than conventional farms,especially duringdroughts.Many people are frightened at the thought of bites and stings by insects.But whatever you think of them,there's no doubt that they're essential to all life.If insects die out,we won't survive.From banning destructive pesticides to reforming agricultural methods to planting insect- and pollinator-friendly gardens in urban areas,there's much we can and must do to help the creatures survive and develop.12.What may inset extinction result in？______A. Improving soil health.B. Reducing human activities.C. Increasing the varieties of plants and animals.D. Threatening all up the food chain depending on them.13.Which of the following creatures disappear most quickly according to paragraph 3？______A. Plants.B. Wild mammals.C. Insects.D. Birds and reptiles.14.According to Sánchez-Bayo,what is a vital method to prevent the insect reduction？______A. Allowing people to keep insects.B. Improving the way of farming.C. Banning destructive pesticides.D. Planting insect-friendly gardens.15.What would be the best title for the text？______A. Like Them Or Not,We Need InsectsB. Find Out Better Ways To Grow FoodC. Insects Are Developing Very QuicklyD. Agricultural Methods Need Changing二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Are you struggling with a mid-afternoon energy slump（衰退）？We have all experienced times when we feel we are dragging both physically and emotionally. (1) .Eat every 3 to 4 hoursPeople feel like they have more energy when they cat something every three hours or so during the day. (2) .If you are very active,you might find yourself hungry moreoften.Someone who is taking part in more physical activities need to eat more frequently such as every 3 to 4 hours.(3)Caffeine can help improve short-term mental performance and provide an energyincrease,but it can decrease energy afterward.There is nothing wrong with staring the day with some caffeine,but if you find you rely on multiple cups of coffee during the day to maintain your energy level,you may want to take a look at how you are spacing out your food intake.Stress lessToo much stress can empty you of energy.It can also contribute to poor sleepquality.Aiming for at least seven to nine hours of sleep each night can help to decrease stress levels.Finding a hobby you enjoy and listening to music can also help to reduce stress levels.There are many other ways to reduce stress. (4) .Care about self-care(5) .Before turning towards the afternoon cookie,identify whether you need a physicalboost,or an emotional lift.Choosing an activity that resets the negative energy can help balance those energy needs.A.Avoid caffeine for energyB.Choose nutrient-rich snacksC.Getting enough sleep is critical to energy levelsD.The key is to find which strategy works best for youE.How often you should cat varies from person to personF.Here are four simple ways to improve your energy levelsG.Energy comes from two sources：physical energy and emotional energy16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Giorgio has just moved to London from Italy.In February,he was(21) by the wonderful sound of a piano coming from next door.One day.on a whim（一时兴起）Giorgio wrote a note to his(22) asking him to play Celine Dion's classic My Hear Will Go On.The next day,he was both touched and delighted when the familiar melody（旋律）ran through the next(23).Immediately,he started playing River Flows In You,then stopped to(24)nervously for a response.Giorgio was not(25).A few seconds later,the music came from the other side of the wall and(26) his melody.When Giorgio heard the notes coming,you can really(27)how moved he was.As a result,the video of their playing(28)to TikTok gained 1.7 million views.They(29) doing their piano co-playing every weekend around 2 pm,until Giorgio finally got the chance to meet his(30) partner face-to-face."Well,today I have met my neighbor,and actually it was much(31)than I had expected,"Giorgio wrote on TikTok. "His name is Emil.He is 78 years old,(32) from Poland.He lost his wife in December due to the COVID，and all she(33) is the piano," Giorgio went on to(34) that the reason why Emil plays every weekend at 2 pm is that his wife always loved it.Emil was quick to(35) Giorgio for giving him company,friendship,and the(36) to keep playing.Though Emil's time in this(37) was short,as it was just(38)accommodation for him until his house was sold,the bond the two(39)strangers created throughout their weekendmeet-ups became a(40) to last a lifetime.21. A. annoyed B. attracted C. controlled D. engaged22. A. guest B. brother C. neighbor D. community23. A. sky B. barrier C. kingdom D. door24. A. wait B. wander C. swing D. shake25. A. interested B. disappointed C. abandoned D. satisfied26. A. picked up B. turned over C. danced to D. closed down27. A. assess B. admit C. imagine D. appreciate28. A. advertised B. attended C. printed D. published29. A. risked B. continued C. spotted D. suggested30. A. artificial B. noisy C. demanding D. mysterious31. A. younger B. stricter C. better D. calmer32. A. toughly B. eventually C. similarly D. originally33. A. left B. cared C. hid D. remembered34. A. ask B. agree C. explain D. observe35. A. blame B. thank C. respect D. defeat36. A. encouragement B. model C. direction D. cause37. A. world B. scene C. apartment D. hometown38. A. unique B. short C. secret D. false39. A. complete B. common C. genuine D. distant40. A. pain B. battle C. wonder D. memory四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.The US space agency NASA says new data from observations of the asteroid（小行星）Bennu still suggests that the object could one day hit Earth.But,the scientists (1) （study）the asteroid predict in a new study that there is very little chance that Bennu (2) （hit）Earth in the coming century.Bennu and other asteroids are considered near Earth objects.Scientists identify suchobjects (3) those having the possibility of coming within 50 million kilometers of Earth's orbit.Bennu (4) （discover）in 1999.It is believed (5) （form）more than 4.5 billion years ago.It moves into near-Earth space because of gravitational interactions with other (6) （planet）.Bennu makes its closest pass to Earth every six years.The latest data on Bennu was collected by NASA's Osiris- Rex spacecraft, (7) spent more than two years observing the st October,Osiris-Rex also (8) （success）collected samples（样本）from Bennu.The spacecraft is now on a trip back to Earth,with NASA expecting its (9) （arrive）in September 2023.The main goal of the Osiris-Rex mission was to collect the samples.Scientists say they hope (10) material can help them better understand how the planet formed and how life began on Earth.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
河南省实验中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期中英语试题
河南省实验中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择The Summer VolunTeen ProgramThis program at Brevard Zoo is a 10-week seasonal position that runs from May 31 through early August. Once selected into the program, V olunTeens receive 2 days of training on the first weekend of May, 2021. Upon the completion of training, V olunTeens will be given their official assignment (10 days minimum, either 2 weeks of full-day camp or a single day from Monday to Friday each week, Saturday/Sunday available upon request). Schedules vary, but most assignments run from 9:00 am to 3:00pm. VolunTeens may sign up for additional days as they choose.Important requirementsThe program is for teens between the ages of 13 to 17 who are interested in working with the public. Applicants must be 13 years old by April 1, 2021. And they are supposed to know well about various animals and their living habits. Once accepted, V olunTeens must pay membership fee of $25.00. This covers the costs of a teen manual(手册), a T-shirt and various supplies. VolunTeens are also required to participate in a conservation event.V olunTeen positions are temporary; however, interested teens are encouraged to apply for the full Zoo Teen Program in the fall. V olunTeen participants are allowed to miss two of their assigned volunteer days on account of summer vacations. On the third miss, VolunTeens may be dismissed from the program. Besides, the program does not provide make-up days and it does not allow switching volunteer days with another VolunTeen.BenefitsMany students are able to use their volunteer experience to meet the community service requirement for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Depending on their school, students may receive credits for their volunteer hours. V olunteers also have the opportunity to work with Education Department staff members and the public, gaining valuable skills for a variety of careers. Making new friends, earning potential employment references, gaining lots of experience and a sense of accomplishment are just a few more reasons to apply!1．On which of the following days will V olunTeens be trained?A．May 1&2. B．May 15 & 16. C．August 7 &8. D．August 14&15.2．What is required of applicants for the program?A．They need to pay an annual membership fee of $25.00.B．They have to work at the zoo for at least ten weeks.C．They should have a good knowledge of animals.D．They must reach the age of 13 by May31, 2021.3．What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A．To encourage teenagers to be a volunteer.B．To explain how to apply for a scholarship.C．To stress the benefits of visiting a local zoo.D．To offer some useful advice to communities.In the 1880s, long before she became her era's greatest female explorer,eight-year-old Harriet Chalmers traveled through the Sierra Nevada on horseback with her father. When she was 24, Chalmers married Franklin Pierce Adams, and they set off for Latin America, where they covered 40,000 miles on a horse, by boat and on foot. When they returned nearly three years later, she gave a lecture at National Geographic and started a 30-year career as a contributor.Adams made it her mission to visit every country that was or had been a Spanish colony, and revisited the places where Christopher Columbus had stayed from Europe to the Americans. She traveled around Asia and attended Haile Selassie’s Coronation(加冕礼) as the emperor of Ethiopia. During World War I, she was the first female journalist allowed to photograph the French trenches(战壕), where she stayed for months.She wrote 21 articles detailing her experiences for National Geographic, more than any other woman published in the magazine's first half century. In those pieces, she criticized the injustices that she had observed. “Where were the blessings the Europeans claimed they brought to millions of Latin Americans? I could hardly find them,” she wrote after a v isit to Peru. “What have they not suffered under the control of the Europeans?”Adams had no professional training as a geographer and had never been to college, but her color photo slides and adventurous travel style won her invitations to speak around the world, often from the organizations that had never invited a woman in before. She was the third American woman asked to join the Royal Geographical Society in England. However, the New York-based Explorers Club gave her and other outstanding female adventurers the coldshoulder.“Men have always been so afraid that some mere woman might get into their discussion that they don't even permit women in their clubhouses,” Adams once said, “let alone allow them to attend any meetings for discussions that might be significantly helpful.”Several female explorers decided to form their own club. In 1925, the Society of Woman Geographers started with Adams as president, she served until moving to France in 1933, where she died four years later at 61.4．What did Adams do during the first three years of her marriage?A．She traveled through the Sierra Nevada.B．She explored Latin America with her husband.C．She contributed regularly to National Geographic.D．She learned horse riding under her husband's guidance.5．What was Adams involved in during world war I?A．Taking photographs on the front line.B．Traveling around European countries.C．Fighting together with French soldiers.D．Doing research on Christopher Columbus.6．What was expressed in Adams’ words in Para3？A．Relief. B．Curiosity. C．Tolerance. D．Disapproval. 7．How did Explorers Club treat Adams?A．It paid no attention to her.B．It rejected her help coldly.C．It invited her to join in their discussion.D．It asked her to join the Royal Geographical Society.Back in Brisbane, Australia, for the Christmas break, I found myself in a public transport dead zone. Bikeless, 7 kilometers from where I was meeting friends and unwilling to get a taxi, I decided to borrow an electric scooter. The trip took far longer than it would have by bike, mainly because of a major spill halfway there. A rock, hit at speed, is a terrible thing: weeks later, I still had the red knees of a primary schooler.E-scooters have appeared in Brisbane like a rash. In the UK, they are legal only on private land, but the Department for Transport is discussing how to regulate them on public roads andpathways, with the potential for legalisation later this year.Other cities that have e-scooter rental programs have had teething problems. In Paris, mayor Anne Hidalgo described the situation last year as messy. She has announced that the city is reducing its number of e-scooters to 15,000 and plans to create laws banning them from pavements (人行道). France has put into force laws limiting e-scooter speeds to 25 kilometres per hour.Similar to dockless (无桩的) hire bicycles, e-scooters are parked on pavements and people leave them up trees or throw them into rivers. Rough handling shortens their lifetime, which is bad for both profitability and the environment. Analysis suggests that the averagee-scooter’s lifetime is just three months.I think e-scooters are an essential part of the effort to make city transport greener. They are seen as a solution to the “last mile” problem — a potential way to reduce transport jam by rapidly getting someone to their final destination. Cars can take up 28 times the space of a person riding a bicycle.As far as the environmental effect goes, recent research suggests that e-scooters are not as green as walking or cycling, but they are still better than cars. And despite numerous reports of serious accidents, scooting is about as safe as cycling.Stephen Gossling at Lund University in Sweden has suggested we build car-free “micromobility” streets, where cyclists, pedestrian s (行人) and e-scooters could share the road. He thinks this will reduce accident risks and invite more vulnerable (易受伤害的) traffic participants, such as children, to become active transport users.If more e-scooters mean fewer cars on roads, an improvement in local air quality is also a likely outcome. When 20 kilometers of roads in central London closed for World Car-Free Day last September, a temporary air quality monitor in Regent Street reportedly registered a 60% drop in nitrogen dioxide.8．What does the underlined part “a major spill” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A．A serious fall. B．A sudden illness.C．A legal defense. D．A terrible breakdown.9．What do we know about e-scooters in Paris?A．They are illegal on pavements. B．They are already out of fashion. C．They are facing more restrictions. D．They are more common on private land. 10．What is the author’s opinion of e-scooters?A．They are not as safe as cycling.B．They stand up to rough handling.C．They are as green as cycling or walking.D．They play a big role in the “last mile” problem.11．What is Stephen Gossling’s suggestion?A．To set up more care-free days.B．To invite more cyclists to use e-scooters.C．To get vulnerable pedestrians off the road.D．To separate cars from e-scooters on the road.As educators across the globe look to improve students outcomes, a new trend is beginning to take root. Equipped with the knowledge that indoor plants improve general health and well-being, living green walls, like those created by GSky Plant Systems,Inc., are bringing life to educational spaces.This fall, to help enrich student learning, GSky completed the installation(安装) of a Versa Wall for the new Biomedical Sciences and Engineering(BSE) facility at Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland. “The living wall is meant to almost appear as an extension of the east courtyard exterior(外面的) environment flowing into the building,”said Christopher Case, Project Engineer for Gilbane Building Company.As the educational model continues its shift toward a science, technology, engineering, art and math(STEAM) curriculum, Educators are looking for more hands-on learning opportunities. Green walls provide teachers with a new way to put STEAM principles into the curriculum.Known as project-based learning, this method allows instructors to develop educational opportunities for students to interact with a green wall. Michael McCullough, Michael Martin and Mollika Sajady, in their article, “Implementing(实施) Green Walls in school，”explain the benefits of project-based learning：“The project-based learning allows students to construct meaning and knowledge based on direct experience，interacting with their environment.” In turn, students are encouraged to use critical thinking to develop ways to maintain a green wall, once again, bring them back to the natural world, in spite of being indoors.The benefits of green walls don't end at better test scores and increased learning opportunities. Because stress levels often run high in schools, green walls naturally help reducethat stress and anxiety. Plus, the addition of greenery in schools decreases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, leading to a reduction in headaches, dizziness, and tiredness,---all of which contribute to students’ ability to focus.To increase productivity while beautifying a space, Georgetown University also chose a GSky Versa Wall for a student center in one of their residence halls, New South. The 828- square- foot vertical garden is filled with 5000 plants, allowing students to breathe easy.So, n o matter the location or learning style, GSky’s green walls are proving to be a critical element in creating a positive educational experience for students, big and small.12．What did Christopher say about the living wall?A．It extends as far as the east countryyard.B．It appears as if it's constantly moving.C．It beautifies the country yard exterior environment.D．It brings the outdoor environment into the building.13．What does “Implementing Green Walls in School” show about green walls?A．They are benefi cial to the students’ studies.B．They still need further improving.C．They might replace some STEAM courses.D．They work well in improving general health.14．Why is Georgetown University mentioned in Paragraph 6?A．To complain about the wrong location of GSky's green walls.B．To display possible learning opportunities at universities.C．To show GSky's green walls’ functions.D．To explain a new trend among universities.15．What is the test mainly about?A．New environmentally friendly measures.B．The unexpected fast development of GSky.C．Living green walls in educational institutions.D．The connection between knowledge and plants.二、七选五Remote computer-aided design (CAD) working involves designers usingcloud-based CAD software to perform the same work they would do at your company's office.16．. And there are plenty of benefits to this approach.Greater productivityMultiple studies have shown that remote workers are in fact more productive than office staff. There are fewer distractions(分心) at home, no aimless gossip, lengthy meetings or annoying background noise. 17．.Sense of responsibilityOne 2018 study found that an incredible 97 % of employees would like a flexible job. 18．No one likes commuting(往返上班), and remote work allows people to improve their work-life balance. It lets them spend time with family, perhaps fit in a visit to the gym when it's less busy during the day, and it gives them a greater sense of responsibility. All means that staff who can work remotely are happier and more likely to stay at your business.Money savingFrom your company's financial perspective(视角), a benefit of remote CAD working is money saving. 19．. What's more, if your employees provide their own computers and you use an affordable-cost cloud-based CAD platform, your expenses are even lower.20．Imagine your company found an ideal designer for your next project, but he / she lives on the other side of the country--- in most cases you would not be able to hire him/her. But with remote CAD working, that person could become a permanent(永久性的) member of your team without having to relocate.A．Talent pool expandingB．It's fairly obvious whyC．Improvements on remote CAD workingD．The job is not different from what they will do at the officeE.Most managers may fear that remote CAD working is an excuse for staffF.Instead, the individual employee can focus all their energy on work, and work aloneG.If you need less office space, you can save hundreds of thousands of dollars each year三、完形填空Katie Whetsell was interested in musicals and Disney movies from an early age. However, her happy 21 took a turn when her mother, Karen was diagnosed with cancer. When the family was 22 that Karen's disease was incurable, they made a 23 .Disney World had been a longtime dream vacation for Karen. So in November 1997, they24 and headed to Disney World for a trip none of them would ever 25 ---especially as it was the only family 26 they went on in Katie's childhood.Katie says she will never forget the moment that 27 her life on that trip: After a long day at the parks, the Whetsells decided to 28 one of Disney World's many nightly light shows. While watching, a performer 29 Karen and rested her hand on Karen's shoulder. They exchanged smiles and, to this day, Katie 30 how peaceful her mom looked. The whole family was 31 and moved to tears.This was the day Katie decided she wanted to 32 Disney as a performer. “Who wouldn't want to work with a company that makes people feel 33 ?” Katie says enthusiastically.Katie began to pursue her 34 after she received her degree in musical theater from Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. Her hard work and passion eventually 35 when she was employed to work on Disney Cruise line in 2009, and later as a(an) 36 in “Disney on Classic” in Tokyo.With her working at the park, Katie has a strong message for everyone, 37 children, who may be experiencing a hard time. “Eve ry moment is meant for you, even the 38 ones,” she says. “It's just like in your favorite Disney movie: There is always some kind of39 or hardship or pressure. Remember to 40 those moments, too, because they are taking you to whatever your version(版本) of a happy ending is.”21．A．career B．memory C．adventure D．childhood 22．A．educated B．informed C．expected D．recommended 23．A．comment B．presentation C．purchase D．decision 24．A．woke up B．looked up C．packed up D．cleaned up 25．A．benefit B．forget C．finish D．applaud 26．A．stage B．business C．trip D．hunt 27．A．shortened B．damaged C．protected D．changed 28．A．sponsor B．appreciate C．introduce D．organize 29．A．approached B．mentioned C．frightened D．exhausted 30．A．ignores B．previews C．remembers D．doubts 31．A．touched B．embarrassed C．confused D．amused 32．A．care for B．search for C．work for D．stand for33．A．hope B．freedom C．pressure D．fear 34．A．artwork B．research C．diploma D．dream 35．A．mixed up B．paid off C．showed up D．put forward 36．A．journalist B．instructor C．interviewer D．performer 37．A．originally B．deliberately C．especially D．efficiently 38．A．painful B．powerful C．faithful D．regretful 39．A．creativity B．conflict C．adjustment D．interest 40．A．celebrate B．interrupt C．announce D．investigate四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词适当的形式。
河南省重点高中2020-2021学年高二上学期期中英语试题 Word版含解析
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1. What will the speakers probably do on Sunday?A. Work extra time.B. Go mountain climbing.C. Have a picnic.2. What's the weather like now?A. Fine.B. Cloudy.C. Rainy.3. How soon will Mike probably arrive to pick up the woman?A. In 30 minutes.B. In 20 minutes.C. In 10 minutes.4. What is the woman speaker?A. A doctor.B. A patient.C. A visitor.5. Who is the man choosing T-shirts for?A. His friends.B. His team.C. The coaches.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。
河南省洛阳市2020┄2021学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
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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。
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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。
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1. What's the man going to do tonight？A. See a play.B. Travel by air.C. Meet his parents.2. Who may be in the library？A. David.B. Tom.C. Sam.3. Why does the woman ask the man to turn down the music？A. She's reading.B. She's sleeping.C. She's working.4. How much did the man owe to the woman in all？A. $ 10.B. $20.C. $30.5. What'll the weather be like this afternoon？A. Rainy.B. Clear.C. Snowy.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面几段对话或独白。
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罝。
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6. How old is the man now？A.30.B. 34.C. 44.7. Whom did the man first learn to play the piano with？A. His mother.B. His piano teacher.C. His grandma.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
河南省部分名校2020-2021学年上学期高二英语期中试题精选汇编：阅读理解专题(部分含解析)
The program is for teens between the ages of 13 to 17 who are interested in working with the public. Applicants must be 13 years old by April 1, 2021. And they are supposed to know well about various animals and their living habits. Once accepted, VolunTeens must pay membership fee of $25.00. This covers the costs of a teen manual(手册), a T-shirt and various supplies. VolunTeens are also required to participate in a conservation event.
D.They must reach the age of 13 by May31, 2021.
A.They need to pay an annual membership fee of $25.00.
B.They have to work at the zoo for at least ten weeks.
C.They should have a good knowledge of animals.
1.On which of the following days will VolunTeens be trained?
A.May 1&2.B.May 15 & 16.C.August 7 &8.D.August 14&15.