浙江省杭州求是高级中学2020┄2021学年高二上学期期中考试 英语试卷
本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共100分，时间90分钟第Ⅰ卷（共四部分，共75分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分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l0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。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）1. Who has the most classes on Wednesday？A. PeterB. JohnsonC. Henry2. When will the man probably meet the woman？A. At 6:00.B. At 6:15C. At 6:303. Where did the girl’s sister give lectures last year？A. In Australia.B. In ChinaC. In Canada4. Who is the man probably？A. A shop assistant.B. A shoe maker.C. The woman’s friend.5. What are they talking about？A. The girl’s two friends.B. Some places of interestC. The girl’s travelling plan.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
6. What happened to the man？A. He lost the game.B. He was injured.C. He became seriously sick.7. Where does the woman tell the man to go？A. To the hospital.B. To his homeC. To her office.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。
8. What can we learn from the conversation？A. The man prefers Chinese poets.B. The Flight of Youth tells about beauty.C. The woman likes Shu Ting best.9. Which foreign poet isn’t mentioned？A. Shelley.B. Pushkin.C. Byron10. What does the woman do probably？A. A librarian.B. A poet.C. A professor.听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。
11. How long has the boy’s uncle lived in London？A. For 6 years.B. For 8 years.C. For 10 years.12. What did the boy do in Oxford Street？A. He saw a musical.B. He bought a pair of jeans.C. He joined a dancing party.13. What do we know about York？A. It lies in the northeast of England.B. It’s famous for its old walls.C. There are many Chinese restaurants.听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题。
14. What is the relationship between the two speakers？A. Teacher and student.B. Father and daughter.C. Good friends.15. Where are the two speakers？A. In a colorful studio.B. In a picture gallery.C. In Linda’s room.16. Why does the woman paint？A. She just enjoys herself.B. She wants to be a painter.C. She thinks it’s easy.17. What does the man advise the woman to learn？A. Sketching.B. Landscape painting.C. Oil painting.听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。
18. When did the first Christmas card go on sale？A. In 1837.B. In 1840.C. In 1843.19. Where did John Callcott Horsley work？A. In the Victoria Albert Museum.B. In the Royal Academy.C. In a local church.20. What does the picture on the right side of the card describe？A. The hungry receiving food.B. Poor people being clothed.C. A family party.第二部分：单项填空（共10小题, 每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21. --- So you gave her your phone ？--- _____. She said she’d return it to me when she could afford her own.A. Not exactlyB. My pleasureC. No wonderD. All right22. I wanted to catch _____ ea rly train, but couldn’t get _____ ride to the station.A. an; theB. /; theC. an; /D. the; a23. I saw Tom _____ into the classroom without _____.A. slide; foundB. sliding; findC. sliding; being foundD. to slide; being found24. I would rather she_____ here tomorrow because I’m too busy.A. will comeB. would comeC. had comeD. came25. The teacher rather than the students _____ referring to Reading Skills that _____newly published in America.A. is; wasB. is; wereC. are; wasD. are; were26. Having been attacked by terrorists, _____.A. doctors came to their rescueB. the tall building collapsedC. an emergency measure was takenD. warnings were given to tourists27. Was it in the village ____we used to live _____ the accident happened？A. that; whereB. which; thatC. where; thatD. which; where28. ______ I toured Zhangjiajie, I was deeply impressed with its beautiful scenery.A. For the first timeB. At firstC. It was the first timeD. The first time29. Most Year 3 students in high schools are working hard day and night for the 2015 collegeentrance examinations, hoping to gain __________ to their dream universities.A. applicationB. admissionC. connectionD. agreement30. He was in the mountain for a year. He felt as if he was ________ from the outside world.A. cut outB. cut inC. cut offD. cut up第三部分：完形填空（共15小题, 每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面的短文，从短文所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案, 并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
A man accused （指控）of failing to return more than 700 children’s books to five different libraries was allowed to get out of prison yesterday after a book publisher agreed to pay his bail（保释金）of $1,000. The publisher said, “ There’s a story here. This is a man who 31 books. He just can’t 32 them. He hasn’t stolen a（n） 33 book. So what’s the crime ？ We think that Mr Barush has a story to tell. We plan to 34 his story.”When asked why he didn’t return the books, Mr Barush said, “ Well, how could I？ They became 35 to me. I was afraid to return them because I knew that kids or dogs would get hold of these books and chew them up, 36 them around, tear the 37 , spill soda on them, and drown them in the toilet.”He continued, “ Books are people, too! They talk to you, they take care of you, and they enrich you with 38 and humor and love. A book is a member of my family. How could I kick it 39 ？ I repaired torn pages. I 40 the dust on them with a 41 cloth, I turned pages so they could 42 and get some fresh air.”“ Every week I 43 them on their shelves so they could meet new friends. My books were HAPPY books. You could tell just by looking at them. Now they’re all back in the library, on the floors, at the 44 of all those runny-nosed kids. I can hear them calling me! I need to 45 them. Excuse me. I have to go now.”31. A. loves B. hates C. sells D. repairs32. A. take care of B. get along of C. let go of D. look up to33. A. interesting B. expensive C. single D. thick34. A. retell B. include C. discuss D. publish35. A. home B. teacher C. family D. enemy36. A. throw B. turn C. show D. invite37. A. words B. pages C. headlines D. shapes38. A. chance B. respect C. wisdom D. direction39. A. out B. up C. above D. below40. A. ignored B. covered C. replaced D. cleaned41. A. soft B. colorful C. dirty D. strong42. A. dance B. swim C. breathe D. sing43. A. discovered B. reorganized C. remembered D. introduced44. A. mercy B. charge C. center D. request45. A. borrow B. rescue C. answer D. recognize第四部分：阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项, 并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
2020-2021学年杭州市求是高级中学高三英语期中试题及参考答案
2020-2021学年杭州市求是高级中学高三英语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AOn Friday morning when 53-year-old Thong Pham broke into the house through the unlocked back door, he took a steak knife from the kitchen.It was dark, and the family didn't know what Marley was barking (吠) at. Taylor, Amber and their girls Finley, 6,and Sadie, 4, soon woke up and came downstairs, too. “Well, it was dark so we couldn't see anything, only could hear Marley,” Amber recalled, saying her husband then went for the lights. “And once he turned the hall light on, we realized that the guy was holed up in the corner trying to hide.”“So I think he got to the front door and realized he couldn't get out, and by that point in time, Marley's got him cornered,”Taylorsaid. Pham slashed (砍) both Marley and Taylor, and blood went everywhere. Taylor shared a video summary to his Facebook page, where he said Marley was stabbed (刺) up to six times, mostly around the head and neck area. “And as I pulled back, blood shot out of my arm,”Taylorcontinued. “She got him pretty good and I got him pretty good in the face.”“But it was really hard because I was trying to make sure that my husband wasn't going to die,” Amber explained, adding that she was trying to protect their two girls. “When he realized that the two girls were in the house, that's when he kind of backed up and started running. "Taylorexpressed gratitude to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. And the family is thankful for their dog Marley.“She's our hero,” Amber said. “If it hadn't been for her, that guy could have gone in the...he could have gone to their rooms or something.”Tayloradded, “Yeah, I mean, the story plays out very differently if Marley's not there.”1. Why did the family come downstairs before daybreak?A. To stop a break-in.B. To lock the back door.C. To check on Marley.D. To turn the hall light on.2. What happened during the fight?A. Pham dug a hole in the corner.B. Marley was injured but bit back.C. Taylor had a backup from neighbors.D. Amber fought back to protect her girls.3. What doesTaylormainly express on his Facebook?A. Forgiveness.B. Concern.C. Anger.D. Appreciation.BAfter years of releasing e-readers that compete directly with Amazon’s Kindle, Rakuten Kobo’s latest device offers something totally different: theability to draw and write directly on the screen.With a large 10.3-inch E-ink display, the Kobo Elipsa looks more like an electronic clipboard than the standard paperpack-sized e-reader. Although the ability to write on the screen is no big deal — especially given its high price tag of $ 600 — the overall package is impressively functional.In terms of reading, the Elipsa packs just about everything you’d expect in a Kobo. You can purchase and download books from the store, read web articles you’ve saved online via Pocket, and connect to your local library to borrow e-books and magazines. It’s known that Kindle basically requires you to buy books from Amazon. Unlike Kindles, Kobos are pretty open with the formats they support; you can connect the Elipsa to a computer and transfer over any PDF books you have bought or downloaded from stores like Booktopia or Google Books.You can fill your virtual notepads with notes using brush and pen types, and export them as PDFs or images to a PC. There’s also an “advanced” notebook that can turn your writing into typed and editable text for exporting to Microsoft Word format. You can also write directly onto documents themselves, with all your word circling and underlining saved as you go to review later. This is especially handy when it comes to PDFs, as changes you make are synced（同步）automatically when you have Wi-Fi, so you can move between your Elipsa, PC and phone and keep your notes.With all that said, we can see it really appealing to e-reader fans who also tend to do a lot of work on paper. If you ever print things out to mark them up, fill notepads with writing or drawing that you later have to transcribe or scan, or just wish you could write all over your library books, this could be the device for you.4. Which of the following best describes the Elipsa?A. Automatic.B. Traditional.C. Useful.D. Standard.5. How is a Kobo different from a Kindle in reading?A. A Kindle has a larger screen.B. A Kindle can support more formats.C. A Kobo supports books from various sources.D. A Kobo should be connected to local libraries.6. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about Kobos?A Their function in syncing. B. Their function in typing.C. Their function in writing.D. Their function in reading.7. In which section of a newspaper can the text probably be found?A. Education.B. Technology.C. Lifestyle.D. Business.CBill Gates on how to fight future pandemicsWHEN HISTORIANS write the book on the covid-19 pandemic, what we've lived through so far will probably take up only the first third or so.The bulk of the story will be what happens next.I believe that humanity will beat this pandemic, but only when most of the population is vaccinated(接种疫苗）.Until then, life will not return to normal.As the pandemic slows in developed nations,itwill accelerate in developing ones.Their experience,however,will be worse.In poorer countries,where fewer jobs can be done remotely,distancing measures won't work as well.The virus will spread quickly,and health systems won't be able to care for the infected.Wealthy nations can help.But people in rich and poor places alike will be safe only once we have an effective medical solution for this virus,which means a vaccine.My hope is that,by the second half of 2021,facilities around the world will be manufacturing a vaccine.If that's the case,it will be a history-making achievement: the fastest humankind has ever gone from recognizing a new disease to immunizing（免疫）against it.Apart from this progress in vaccines,two other big medical breakthroughs will emerge from the pandemic.One will be in the field of diagnostics.The next time a novel virus crops up,people will probably be able to test for it at home.Researchers could have such a test ready within a few months of identifying a new disease.The third breakthrough will be in antiviral drugs.We haven't been as effective at developing drugs to fight viruses as we have those to fight bacteria.But that will Researchers will develop large diverse libraries of antivirals,which they'll be able to scan trough and quickly find effective treatments for novel viruses.All three technologies will prepare us for the next pandemic by allowing us to intervene(干预）early when the number of cases is still very low.Our progress won't be in science alone.It will also be in our ability to make sure everyone benefits from that science.In the years after 2021,I think we'll learn from the years after 1945. With the end of the Second World War, leaders built international institutions like the UN to prevent more conflicts.After covid-19, leaders will prepare institutions to prevent the next pandemic.These will be a mix of national,regional and global organizations.I expect they will participate in regular"germ games”in the same way as armed forces take part in War games.These will keep us ready for the next time a novel virus jumps from bats or birds to humans.I hope wealthy nations include poorer ones in these preparations,especially by devoting more foreign aid to building up their primary health-care systems.This pandemic has shown us that viruses don't obey border laws and that we are all connected biologically by a network of microscopic germs,whether we like it or not.The best analogy(类比）for today might be November 10th 1942.Britainhad just won its first land victory of the war,and Winston Churchill declared in a speech: “This is not the end.It is not even the beginning of the end.But it is,perhaps,the end of the beginning.”8. What are the three technologies that will prepare us for the next pandemic?①manufacturing a vaccine fast②diagnosing a virus at home③developing antiviral drugs④allowing us to intervene earlyA. ①②③B. ①②④C. ①③④D. ②③④9. As far as poorer countries areconcerned,which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?A. pandemic disease is more likely to begin in poorer countriesB. Working from home can work well in poorer countries.C. Health systems are sufficient to care for the infected in poorer countries.D. Virus will cross borders if poorer countries fail to contain it.10. Why is the Second World War mentioned in Para.8?A. The fight against the COVID-19 is similar to the Second World War.B. People are suffering just as they were in the Second World War.C. We should cooperate globally just as we did after the Second World War.D. Countries are fighting each other like in the Second World War.11. What is the tone of this passage?A. pessimisticB. optimisticC. neutralD. indifferentDHave you ever been on social media and seen your favorite celebrity talking about a product? These promotions might not be totally random, and are actually seen as a vital part of the marketing process. The question is: How do social media influencers ‘influence’ what you buy?Human desire for status and making friends, combined with our need to belong to a group, makes us receptive to being ‘socially influenced’. Companies often use that desire to have a similar lifestyle to a celebrity we admire to sell or launch a product. So, what do these promotions actually do?Firstly, they can be used to build brand awareness. A social media influencer should have a strong understanding of the platform they operate on, and therefore can create appealing content that not only sticks to the brand image, but sparks their followers’ interests in a product they might never have seen before.Secondly, influencers can improve a company or product’s relationship with their customer base. According to InMoment’s 2018 US Retail CX Trends Report on customer loyalty, 77% of buyers have been brand loyal for more than ten years. This is also true of 60% of millennials. A popular celebrity can target key customers and talk or blog about a product, which can create an instant and lasting bond with them.Lastly, influencers can improve customer buying habits with seemingly ‘unbiased opinions’. We are more likely to respond to ‘peer recommendation’ than traditional ads, meaning the fact we see an influencer as a ‘friend’ can make us less likely to be doubtful about what we are seeing.So, the next time you see a celebrity talking about a product, you might want to consider that this could be a carefully worked-out marketing strategy designed to target your core needs. If you find yourself examining a product you’ve seen on social media, you may well have been influenced.12. Why do companies invite celebrities to launch products?A. Because celebrities can improve the companies’ public images.B. Because consumers like to share similarity with celebrities.C. Because celebrities want to make more money.D. Because consumers can make friends with celebrities.13. According to the passage, which strategy is often used by influencers?A. Setting up operation platforms.B. Sending gifts to customers.C. Improving relationship with the company.D. Taking advantage of their popularity.14. To customers, the recommendations of influencers seem to be ________.A. offensiveB. subjectiveC. objectiveD. misleading15. The passage is mainly about ________.A. how social media make adsB. how social media influence our lifestyleC. how social influencers affect our buyingD. how celebrities earn fame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。
2020-2021学年杭州市求是高级中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析
2020-2021学年杭州市求是高级中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（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AShopping centers，stadiums and universities may soon have a new tool to help fight crime.ACaliforniacompany called Knightscope says its robots can predict and prevent crime. Knightscope says the goal is to reduce crime by half in areas the robots guard.William Santana Li is the chief executive officer of Knightscope. He says，"These robot security guards will change the world. Our planet has more than seven billion people on it. It's going to quickly get to nine billion people. The security equipmentthat we have globally is just not going to develop that fast. The company's Autonomous Data Machines can become the eyes and ears of law enforcement（执法）.""You want them to be machines plus humans. Let. the machines do the heavy and sometimes dangerous work and let the humans do the strategic decision-making work，so it's always working all together."The machines do not carry weapons but they have day and night video cameras which are able to turn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons.Some people may become concerned about their privacy, especially in connection with the video recordings. Some people may worry that such recordings will appear on the Internet. Eugene Volokh, a law professor at the UCLA School of Law, says the machines have to be used in the right way and it will be interesting to see how state laws deal with this kind of video.William Santana Li says there is a long waiting list for the robots in theUS. Workers in the company are working overtime to meet the demands of the market. At least 25 other countries are also interested in these robot security guards.1. What can this new tool do for humans?A. Make strategic decisions.B. Keep watching day and night.C. Carry heavy weapons.D. Stop crime autonomously.2. Why are some people worried about the new robots?A. Their privacy may be let out.B. The robots are very expensive.C. Robots will replace humans.D. They will be out of work soon.3. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A. Robots Are Becoming More PopularB. Robots Contribute aLotto the WorldC. Robots Are in Great Demand NowD. Security Robots Could Help Cut CrimeBAccording to Oxford Dictionaries, morality means: “Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.” Though morality is a rather subjective subject, there are some principles that are universal across all cultures found by an Oxford University study: “help your family, help your group, return favors, be brave, obey superiors, divide resources fairly, and respect others’ property”. The fact that these morals are found across 60 cultures from around the world demonstrates that morality, though subjective, is the cornerstone of keeping our societies together. Here are some reasons to be moral: without morality, a social life is almost impossible to maintain; having a good reputation and having a clear conscience is psychologically healthy; and most philosophies regard unselfish and principled behavior as important.There is no doubt that without morals, a society cannot function effectively. A confused situation would appear, According to the Society of Morality, “We are social animals, and the actions we take-the things we do and the things we don’t do-have consequences on our environments and on the others around us. As a result, we need to be able to govern our behavior in the near term so as not to injure ourselves or our community in the long term. This system of controlling our actions and our thoughts in order to operate in a community is what we often refer to as morality”. Therefore, we need a set of morals in order to operate within a social circle and a social environment. Acting immoral usually results in being excluded from social activities or being avoided by a society based on laws and cultural standards. Besides acting moral having a sociological need, it also has a psychological basis. Most people are concerned to some extent about their reputation. According to PsyPost, “A lot of economic models of human behavior assume that people are only rational (理性的) when they narrowly pursue their own self-interest, but history shows us that people are also tremendously concerned with being and appearing moral”. So, the fear of one’s reputation being damaged is often a strong motivator to be moral. And if someonehas beenimmoral,most people go out of their way to make sure no one finds out, or to correct the behavior in order to not be caught. This goes in line with conscience as well. People generally feel in a better psychological state if they feel that their conscience is clean. A dirty conscience can result in a lack of sleep, anxiety, internal stress, and even illness.On the side of philosophy, the study of ethics (伦理) comes into play. Most philosophers agree that one should rationally choose a set of standards of behavior in order to function. Though there is moral relativism, there are universal anthropological (人类学的) morals, as mentioned in the introduction. By the nature of our societies and cultures, we choose what we believe is right and wrong. But surprising, this rational behavior comes to a general agreement on morals. So, there is a fine line between moral relativism and moral absolutism. But the main thing to take away from this discussion is that philosophers generally believe that each individual has the right to rationally come up with a set of ethics to live by, and that it is healthy to do so.4. The author discusses morality (paragraph 1) in order to ________.A. explain the relationship between morality and cultureB. describe the moral rules found all around the worldC. contrast the distinction between right and wrongD. introduce the definition, principles and reasons of morality5. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. acting moral allows us to fit into group betterB. morality brings the system of controlling behaviorC. contrast the distinction between right and wrongD. introduce the definition, principles and reasons of morality6. Which of the following is the psychological basis for acting moral?A pursuit of self-interest. B. a clean conscience.C. The concern about reputation.D. a dirty conscience.7. What does the author advise us to do according to the last paragraph?A. To reach a general agreement on morals based on ethics.B. to carve one’s own sense of ethics to operate in this world.C. To choose between moral relativism and moral absolutism.D. To exclude philosophers’ beliefs and solution as well.CI’ve never been the kind of person to say, “it’s the thought that counts” when it comes to gifts. That was until a couple of weeks ago, when my kids gave me a present thatblew me away.For years now, I’ve been wanting to sell our home, the place where my husband and I raised our kids. But to me, this house is much more than just a building.In the front room, there’s a wall that has hundreds of pencil lines, marking the progress of my children’s growth. Every growth stage is marked in grey, with each child’s name and the date they were measured. Of all the objects and all the memories, it’s this one thing in a home that’s the hardest to leave behind. Friends I know have returned home after work only to discover their wall of heights has been freshly painted over. A new paint job wouldn’t normally be greeted by tears, but erasing that evidence of motherhood hurts more than it should. Our kids grow in so many ways, but the wall is physical evidence of their progress, right there for everyone to see. Over the years, I’ve talked about how much I would hate leaving that wall behind when I moved, even though the last marks were made 10 years ago when my kids stopped growing.So one day, while I was at work, my childrendecided to do something about it.They hired Jacquie Manning, a professional photographer whose work is about capturing (捕捉) the beautiful things in life, from clear lakes and skies to diamonds and ballgowns (舞会礼服).She came to our house while I was at work, and over several hours, took photos of the hundreds of drawings and lines, little grey fingerprints (手印), and old marks. Somehow, she managed to photograph all those years of memories perfectly. Afterwards, she put all the photos together into one image, transforming them into a beautiful history of my family.Three weeks later, my children’s wonderful gift made its way to me—a life-size photo of the pencil lines and fingerprints that represents entire lifetimes of love and growth.8. The underlined phrase in Para. I “blew me away” probably means “________”.A. attracted meB. surprised meC. accepted meD. refused me9. What does the house really mean to the author?A. A house.B. Buildings.C. An object.D. Memories.10. What surprised the friends I know after work?A. Finding the wall repainted.B. Erasing the fingerprints.C. Greeting them by tears.D. Leaving the wall unfinished.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Gift Made with LoveB. Buildings Made by ChildrenC. A Very Wonderful PaintingD. A Family HistoryDLast summer, Maria and her mother moved from their house in the countryside to a flat building in Chicago. Maria really liked some things about the city, but she missed her house and yard in the countryside.One day, Maria was in her flat building when she noticed her neighbor, Mrs. Garcia, carrying a gardening tool and a bag of soil. Maria wondered how Mrs. Garcia was able to garden in the city.“My mom used to grow the most delicious vegetables, and I know she misses her garden now that we don’t have a yard,” said Maria.Mrs. Garcia laughed. “I’ll show you,” she said.Maria thought that Mrs. Garcia would take her to the park, but she took her to the roof. When the door opened, Maria was surprised to see rows of flowers and vegetables on the roof.“What a wonderful garden!” said Maria.Mrs. Garcia told Maria that for a long time the roof was just an empty space. Then some of the people in the building asked the owners to turn it into a community garden. The building owners liked the idea because the plants not only helped to keep the air clean, but they also helped to keep the building cooler during warmer weather.“I plant flowers in my own place,” Mrs. Garcia said, “but you would be surprised by how different the plants are up here. Some people grow vegetables just like your mom. You can do some of the same things in the city as in the countryside. You just have to be creative!”12. Where did Mrs. Garcia take Maria to one day?A. The park.B. The roof.C. The garden in front of her house.D. The countryside.13. Which of the following is NOT the good side of the community garden?A. It made the building stronger.B. It helped keep the air clean.C. It helped keep the building cooler.D. It used the empty space well.14. After Maria visited the garden, she would most probably ask her mom to ________.A. go back to the countrysideB. pick flowers from the gardenC show her around the park D. grow vegetables on the roof15. What is the best title for this passage?A. A Creative LadyB. An Empty RoofC. A Rooftop GardenD. A Special Building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。
2020-2021学年杭州市求是高级中学高三英语期中试卷及参考答案
2020-2021学年杭州市求是高级中学高三英语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AMarch means spring inSt. Louis. The city hosts plenty of events — both indoor and outdoor — that make March a perfect crowd-free month to visit. You may even want to plan your trip around it.See the Butterflies at Morpho Mardi GrasPHONE +1314-577-0888In the Butterfly House inFaustPark, thousands of bright blue butterflies are on display. These butterflies — types found mostly in South America, Mexico, and Central America — include over 29 different species and 147 subspecies(亚种）, making the venue a wonderful place for kids, as they can learn about the critical role butterflies play in nature.Enjoy March Madness with Arch MadnessPHONE +1314-622-5400March is the best time of the year for basketball fans. The action inSt. Louisbegins with March Madness, the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Games take place during the first week in March at theScottradeCenter.Catch a Fabulous Fox Theatre Broadway ShowPHONE +1314-534-1111Each month, the Fabulous Fox Theatre hosts a variety of touring Broadway shows. And while tickets are slightly cheaper than that inNew York City, the quality of the performances doesn’t lack one bit. Check the schedule and buy tickets ahead of time, as the shows generally fill the venue.Celebrate World Eagle Day at the World Bird SanctuaryPHONE +1636-225-4390World Eagle Day is celebrated with live eagle presentations, educational activities and games. Learn aboutAmerica’s national symbol, as well as other foreign species. Get your photo taken with your favorite bird or adopt an eagle.1. Which of the following is attractive to kids?A. Seeing the Butterflies at Morpho Mardi Gras.B. Enjoying March Madness with Arch Madness.C. Catching a Fabulous Fox Theatre Broadway Show.D. Celebrating World Eagle Day at the World Bird Sanctuary.2. If you are a basketball fan, you can call________.A. +1314-577-0888B. +1314-622-5400C. +1314-534-1111D. +1636-225-43903. Why does the author recommend the Fabulous Fox Theatre?A. It is one of the branches of Broadway.B. It isnot far away fromNew York City.C. It doesn't charge the audience for tickets.D. It provides wonderful shows with cheaper tickets.BWhen I was a boy, there was but one permanent ambition among my comrades in our village on the west bank of Mississippi River. That was, to be a steamboat man. We had temporary ambitions of other sorts, but they were only temporary.My father was a justice of the peace, and I supposed he possessed the power of life and death over all men and could hang anybody that offended him. This was distinction enough for me as a general thing；butthe desire to be a steamboat man kept intruding, nevertheless. One of our boys in town, who went away and was not heard of for-a long time, turned up as apprentice engineer on a steamboat. This thing shook the bottom out of all my Sunday—school teachings. That boy was notoriously worldly, and I was just the opposite. There was nothing generous about this fellow in his greatness. He would always manage to have a rusty nail to scrub while his boat stopped at our town, and he would sit on the inside guard and scrub it, where we could all see him. And wherever his boat was laid up he would come home and show off in the town in his blackest and greasiest clothes, so that nobody could help remembering that he was a steamboat man; and he used all sorts of steamboat technical terms in his talk, as if he were so used to them that he forgot common people could not understand them.This creature's career could produce but one result, and it was speedily followed. Boy after boy managed to get on the river. Despite many choices, pilot was the grandest position of all. The pilot, even in those days of trivial wages, had a princely salary—from 150—250 dollars a month, and no board payment.But our parents would not let us and our worry was the next year would find us hunting for jobs with low pay again. So by and by I ran away. I said I never would come home again till I was a pilot and could come in glory.4. Why does the writer mention his father's job in Paragraph 2?A. To show that his father was in power.B. To show that his father is cruel.C. To emphasize the job he prefers.D. To emphasize his love for his father.5. Which of the following can best conclude the writer's attitude toward the boy?A. He thought the boy was material but pitiful.B. He thought the boy was annoying but still envied him.C. He thought the boy was shallow but knowledgeable.D. He thought the boy was disrespectful but still liked him.6. Which of the following statements is Not True?A. The boy talked in a way to make others feel jealous.B. The boy's experience made other boys follow suit.C. The pilot's salary was ly high but without meals covered.D. The writer was ambitious to make his childhood dream come true.7. What rhetorical method does the underlined sentence have?A. Simile.B. Personification.C. Parallelism.D. Irony.CIn sportthe sexes are separate. Women and men do not run or swim in the same races. Women are less strong than men.That at least is what people say.Women are called the weaker sex, or, if men want to please them, the fair sex. But boys and girls are taught together at schools and universities. There are women who are famous Prime Ministers, scientists and writers. And women live longer than men. A European woman can expect to live until the age of 74, a man only until he is 68. Are women’s bodies really weaker?The fastest men can run a mile in under 4 minutes. The best women need 4.5 minutes. Women’s time is always slower than men’s, but some facts are a surprise. Some of the fastest women swimmers today are teenage girls. One of them swam 400 meters in 4 minutes 21.2 seconds when she was only 16. The first ‘Tartan’ in film was an Olympic swimmer, Johnny Weissmuller. His fastest 400 meters was 4 minutes 49.1 seconds, which is 37.9 seconds slower than a girl 50 years later! This does not mean that women are catching men up. Conditions are very different now and sport is much more serious. It is so serious that some women athletes are given hormone injections. At the Olympics a doctor has to check whether the women athletes are really women or not. It seems sad that sport has such problems. Life can be very complicated when there are two separate sexes!8. Women are called the weaker sex because _________.A. women do as much as menB. people think women are weaker than menC. sport is easier for men than for womenD. in sport the two sexes are always together9. Which of the following is true?A. Boys and girls study separately everywhere.B Women do not run or swim in races with men.C. Famous Prime Ministers are women.D. Men can expect to live longer than women in Europe.10. The underlined part “That at least is what people say” means people _________.A. say other things, tooB. don’t say this muchC. say this but may not think soD. only think this11. In this passage the author implies that _________.A. womenare weaker than men, but fasterB. women are slower than men, but strongerC. men are not always stronger and faster than womenD. men are faster and stronger than womenDA smiling panda and a walking Chinese lantern will be the mascots of the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics (残奥会）in Beijing .The mascots were known to the public on Sept.17, 2019 at a ceremony inBeijing. Beijing Mayor Chen Jining described them as adorable, unique , and exquisite (精致的）。
2021学年浙江高二上学期人教版高中英语期中考试含解析一.docx
2021学年浙江高二上学期人教版高中英语期中考试【含解析】（一）姓名：班级：学号：一、完型填空（共1题）1、When I was in the seventh grade, I was a volunteer at a local hospital in my town. Most of the 36 I spent there was with Mr. Gillespie. He never had any visitors and nobody seemed to care about his 37.I spent many days there holding his hand and talking to him, 38 anything that needed to be done. He became a close friend ofmine, 39 he responded with only an occasional squeeze （捏）of my 40. Mr. Gillespie was in a coma（昏迷）.I left for a week to vacation with my parents, and when I came back, Mr. Gillespie was 41. I didn' t have the 42 to ask any of the nurses where he was, for fear that they might 43 me he had died.Several 44 later, when I was a senior in high school, I was at the gas station when I noticed a familiar face. When I 45 who it was, my eyes filled with tears. He was 46! I got up the nerve to ask him if his name was Mr. Gillespie. With an uncertain look 47 his face, he replied yes. I 48 how I knewhim and that I had spent many days talking with him in the hospital. His eyes welled up with tears, and he gave me the warmest hug I had ever 49 .He began to tell me that 50 he lay there comatose（昏迷的），he could hear me talking to him and could 51 me holding his hand the whole time. Mr. Gillespie 52 believed that it was my voice and 53 that had kepthim alive.Although I haven, t seen him since, he fills my heart with 54 every day. I know that I made a（n）55 between his life and his death.3 6A.time B. energy C. effort D. money3 7 . A.interestsB.requests C. conditions D. opinions3 8A.talking aboutB. looking afterpointing out D. helping with“I would say, no matter what people tell you, anything can happen. " That' s themessage Internet singer Austin Mahone says at We Day, an event for young people in Canada.When he was 14, Austin and a friend began uploading pop songs to musical websites."I was just doing it because we had nothing to do, living in a small town.""I' d check different websites for the hottest songs, and I' d record my own40. A. hand B. headC. noseD. arm41. A. killed B. lostC. goneD. changed 42. A. energy B. chanceC. courageD. time43. A. cheat B. tell C. remind D.warn 44. A. days B. weeks C. monthsD. years 45. A. recognized B. wondered C. heard D. asked46. A. well B. alive 47. A. at B. onC. happyD. aloneC. behindD. in48. A. apologized B. remembered C. explained D. admitted49. A. dreamed B. seenC. wantedD. received50. A. because B. ifC. unlessD. although51. A. notice B. feelC. imagineD. watch52. A. hardly B. quickly C. firmly D. nearly 53. A. humor B. dutyC. touchD. success54. A. sorrow B. excitement C. regretD. joy 55. A. effortB. wishC. differenceD.decision39. A. so that B. even though C. soon after二、阅读理解（共3题）D. as ifvideos, " he explains. "That' s how people began to find me online. " His videos got millions of hits and he signed with a record company. The result was the release of Austin' s first album, Junior Year. While it seems like a sudden rise for the teenager, Austin admits the early days were not always fun. He says a lot of people thought badly of him for posting his videos online. Yet this didn' t put him off. "I kept working hard. " And the hits on his videos kept coming.Austin' s achievement and spirit make him a perfect fit for the message of We Day. After all, Free the Children, the creator of the event, was founded to u enable youth to make changes. " Even Austin' s unusual rise by way of the Internet fits with the way Free The children works and raises money.Because of Austin, his four million followers will learn about Free the Children. While Austin' s presence certainly helps We Day, it' s good for him, too. Austin gets to show himself as someone who volunteers his time and talent for a worthy cause and show that he cares about making the world a better place.21.Why did Austin put pop songs on musical websites?A.He was bored with his life there.B.To attract people' s attention.C.To help advertise the songs.D.His friend asked him to do so.22.What does the underlined word "this" in Paragraph 3 refer to ?A.Austin' s sudden rise.B.People' s dissatisfaction.C.The release of Junior Year.D.Signing with a record company.23.What Austin did at We Day .A.was a win-win situationB.set an example for all the singersC.first made him become known to the publicD.led many young people to be volunteers2、R ick Garcia is going to play outside with his friends. He is taking out his reliever inhaler （缓解物吸入器）and taking two puffs （吸）. Five minutes later, he' s on the field with his friends, running after a soccer ball. Rick has asthma （哮喘），but heknows how to control it.Asthma is a lung disease. A person with asthma may cough or suffer from shortness of breath. Asthma can begin at any age. Childhood asthma, often beginning when a child is younger than 10 years old, is one of the most common childhood diseases. Doctors report that the number of young people with asthma is increasing. It is the number one cause of absence from school. If parents have asthma, their children are more likely to develop the disease. Children in homes where an adult smokes are more at risk.It is important to find out the triggers for asthma. As we know, dust, pollen, or animals often make people suffer from asthma. Once a child learns the triggers, he can help prevent future attacks. About half of all children outgrow asthma and then asthma attacks stop when they are teenagers. However, many people live with the disease into adulthood.Children often take control drugs once or twice a day to help prevent asthma attacks, if a child begins to have an asthma attack, a quick-relief drug is also necessary. This is often an inhaler. School-aged children usually carry their inhalers with them. This medication works quickly and children begin to breathe more easily in a few minutes. If a child has a serious asthma attack, he may need full-time care at a hospital or a doctor' s office.24.The story of Rick Garcia is used to.A.show the importance of exerciseB.introduce the topic of the textC.show the popularity of soccerD.tell us how to control asthma25.The underlined word " triggers ” in Paragraph 3 probabl y means .A.risksB. levelsC. possibilitiesD. causes26.The last paragraph mainly deals with .A.the treatment of asthmaB.the influence of asthmaC.the prevention of asthmaD.some research on asthma3、Today, many people use plants from other places to design their yards. Well, do they have any influence on animals living nearby? As we know, plants supply food for things like insects and plant-eating animals. In turn, birds and meat-eating animals feed on these insects and plant-eating animals. It is easy to see how important plants are.Although foreign plants may look beautiful, they can cause problems when there are too many of them. I live in Virginia, USA, and sometimes see a plant一commonly known as Kudzu 一that seems to cover everything in the area, even climbing over whole trees and houses. Kudzu is an unbelievable plant since it grows very fast. It was first brought to the United States from south-east Asia around the 1870' s as a crop that farmers could grow. However, Kudzu quickly came to be considered harmful throughout the southern United States.Since Kudzu grows fast in many different environments, it can completely cover areas of land quickly. The plant is also not eaten by any insects or birds in the United States so it can grow unchecked. Kudzu can cover trees, bushes, and even houses. It costs the United States 500 million dollars a year to just keep Kudzu from growing too fast. The plant is a perfect example of what scientists call an invasive （侵略性的）species, which grows more quickly than other native plants.All foreign plants have the possibility to spread quickly. Not only are they costly, but planting them in gardens actually takes away food from insects. If everyone filled their garden with plants native to where they live, many lovely butterflies and other native creatures would be attracted to their backyards! So, take a look out of your window 一how does your garden grow?27.We can learn from the text that Kudzu in Virginia.A.is very popularB.is difficult to growC.can cause big troubleD.can make air cleaner28.Which of the following is TRUE of Kudzu?A.It served as food at first in America.B.It came to America in the early 19th century.C.It grows fast in Asia, but slowly in America.D.It is often eaten by insects or birds in America.29.How does the author sound when telling of these foreign plants?A.Sad.B. Worried.C. Proud.D. Excited.30.What does the author mainly discuss in the text?A.Everyone should learn to love nature.B.It is a hard job to grow plants in yards.C.Gardening has become a serious hobby.D.It is important to say no to foreign plants.三、书面表达（共2题）1、假如你是Sandy Smith,你的笔友Li Hua给你写了一封信，内容如下：Dear Sandy,I' m writing this letter to ask for help. I will visit England soon, but I know little about the culture of England. Please give me a hand.I' m looking forward to hearing from your reply soon.Yours,Li Hua请给Li Hua回一封信，要点如下：1.交通和气候注意事项（适应靠左行走或驾驶的交通规则，出门带伞）；2.公共场合的注意事项（保持安静等）；3.和英国人交往的注意事项（尊重隐私等）。
浙江省杭州地区七校2020┄2021学年高二上学期期中联考 英语试题
2020-2021学年第一学期期中杭州地区七校联考高二年级英语学科试题命题审校人：萧山第十高级中学胡来夫塘栖中学张帆考生须知：1．本卷满分100分，考试时间90分钟；2．答题前，在答题卷密封区内填写班级、学号和姓名；座位号写在指定位置；3．所有答案必须写在答题卡上，写在试卷上无效；4．考试结束后，只需上交答题卡。
第I卷选择题部分（共65分）第一部分听力理解第一节（共5小题，每小题1分）1.How old is James？A. He is 21.B. He is 22.C. He is 20.2. What does the man’s father really want to do？A. To look after his grandchildren.B. To travel around the world.C. To enjoy his retirement at home.3. What does the man think about the woman？A. He thinks the woman is silly.B. He thinks the woman is ugly.C. He thinks the woman is young and clever.4. How many books has the man ordered？A. 4,000.B. 3,000.C.2,000.5. What do you know about the woman？A. She had to work overtime.B. She failed to see Henry.C. She had a traffic accident.第二节（共15小题，每小题1分）听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What does the man think of Barry？A. He thinks Barry is easy-going and honest.B. He thinks Barry is too ambitious（野心的） and dishonest.C. He thinks Barry is like his brother.7. What does the woman like？A. Chatting with new people.B. Travelling.C. Going out and making new friends.8. What does the man invite the woman to do？A. To attend his birthday party.B. To chat with him.C. To make new friends.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
浙江省杭州地区(含周边)重点中学2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试英语(原卷版)
A. She likes oranges.B. She loves meat.C. She is on a diet.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
C. She has different interests from her friends.
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A. She is too young.B. She has no time.C. She doesn’t loveto do that.
2021学年第一学期期中杭州地区(含周边)重点中学
高二年级英语学科试题
第Ⅰ卷选择题部分
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。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。
A. have some working experienceB. speak several languages
C. present good teaching plansD. know how to use computers
23. Before going to Japan, you need ________.
▪Applicants will teach their first language only.
▪Excellent teacher training programs.
2020-2021学年杭州市求是高级中学高三英语期中试卷及答案解析
2020-2021学年杭州市求是高级中学高三英语期中试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（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 reviewBAfter almost an entire year of not going shopping and vacationing, you find the numbers reflected by your bank account meet your heart’ s desire.Now the most important question comes, what to do with the earnings? Should you fulfill dreams of the present, invest in preserving the future or perhaps keep saving it for a rainy day?Our elders always try to teach us the value of money and its moral weakness. One may be on a winning streak (连续成功) now, but it will not always be so. One will have days when there will be no sunshine but only rain, and their luck will hide behind those thick grey clouds. Save for those rainy days, they say. Do not spend too much, live within a budget,refrain fromcredit no matter how small and save for the future.Since the very first time we earn our own money from a summer job or earning our first salary, the lessons start. In fact, the pocket money that we receive when we are children begins the process of learning how to best manage one’ s money.People often think like this — one day when I have enough money, I will travel the world. Then, once we do earn enough money, tomorrow’ s plans start shadowing our present ones. However, is it wise to keep living for that future? Will we still enjoy or even be able to backpack in our 50s? How will we ever enjoy our present if we are constantly living for the future?Good questions, aren’ t they? I say travel but don’ t let yourself run dry, treat yourself to some luxuries but also keep enough for your necessities, and enjoy your present but with a plan for the foreseeable future. Life is for the living, so live it sensibly.4. Why do elders teach us to save money?A. Because there are more rainy days in life.B. Because no one can win streak.C. Because good days may end.D. Because money can’t buy everything.5. What does the underlined phrase “refrain from” mean in Paragraph 3?A. select fromB. hold backC. rely onD. prefer to6. Which of the following opinions would the author agree?A. To enjoy yourself in the right time.B. To wait to travel until we have enough money.C. To go backpacking in our 50s.D. To live for the future.7. What should we do with the earnings according to the author?A. We should save all for rainy days.B. We should fulfill our dreams.C. We should entertain ourselves.D. We should live the present wisely.CI had just delivered a memorable speech, and I was about to learn how the judges decided my performance. The audience leaned forward and a period of silence fell across the room. I felt the drum rolled in my heart.The third-place winner was announced. The name was not mine. Then the second-place winner, still not me. At last, the moment of truth came. I was about to either enjoy the warmth of victory or regret the months’ preparation. My heart felt closer to the latter.Losing is a part of life, and I have dealt with it on more than one occasion. However, it was an indescribable feeling to drive a 200-mile round trip, get up very early on a freezing Saturday morning, and yet still finish fourth out of four competitors in my group. After Lincoln lost the 1858 Illinois Senate race, he said, “I felt like the 12-year-old boy who kicked his toe. I was too big to cry and it hurt too bad to laugh.” Oh yeah, I could relate.I had spent many hours in front of a computer and in libraries doing research for the Lincoln Bicentennial Speech Contest. After not placing in the first year of the contest, I really wanted to compete again. Lincoln had many failures, but he never allowed them to defeat his spirit or ambition, so I was not going to give up on a second contest! I reworked my speech for the following year, but again I did not place.I couldn’t accept the fact that I failed twice in something that I had worked so hard on, until I thought about my hero. Never mind the lost prize money and praise—through learning stories about Lincoln, I discovered that Ican fail successfully.8. How did the author feel after finishing his speech?A. Delighted.B. Annoyed.C. Thrilled.D. Nervous.9. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. He was regretful about his not being fully prepared.B. He felt upset for getting up early on a chilly morning.C. He once kicked and hurt his toe when he was 12 years old.D. He turned out to be the last one of his group in the contest.10. Why did the author decide to enter the second contest?A. He was eager to prove himself to be the best contestant.B. He was inspired by the never-give-up spirit of Lincoln.C. He was willing to enjoy the warmth and joy of victory.D. He was determined to win the prize money and praise.11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. A memorable hero in my lifeB. Never mind others’ judgmentsC. Losing is an indescribable feelingD. Stand up from where we tripped overDWhen visitors enter Planet Word, a new museum in Washington, D. C , they will see Speaking Willow, a tall art piece representing a tree. As they pass under the artwork, they can hear recordings of speech in hundreds of languages coming from the tree. Most words sound foreign to the listeners. The different voices also speak at the same time. The resultingclamoris similar to that made in a crowded theater before a show begins.Rafael Lozano-Hemmer completed the piece last year. On his website, the artist says that Speaking Willow “reminds us that language is what defines our specific communities and connects our many cultures.” Lozano-Hemmer made the piece specially for the museum.It is the first of many immersive (身临其境的) experiences for visitors at Planet Word, a museum all about words and language. The exhibits playfully explore the lager and complex subject of language.In one room, a video plays, showing babies saying their first words. Another room, called “Where Do Words Come From”, teaches the history of some common English words. The space includes a 22-foot-tali “Wall of Words”, where visitors speak into devices and learn about the roots of the English language.Another room invites listeners to speak and learn about different languages. Native speakers of 28 languagesand two sign languages teach people sayings in those languages. They also explain how language shapes their understanding of the world and how words cannot be separated from culture.Other rooms explore the different ways language is used — from humor and song writing to public speaking and advertising. Visitors can sing karaoke while learning about song writing, record a famous speech, play a joke-telling game, and teach a computer how to make cartoons. Almost every exhibit is interactive and most ask visitors to speak aloud.One exhibit room is all about books. It is designed to look like an old, rich library. Books line the shelves. When a book is placed on the table, a recorded reading begins and pictures appear.12. What does the underlined word “clamor” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Scene.B. Noise.C. Language.D. Appearance.13. The SpeakingWillowwas created ______.A specially B. accidentallyC. on requestD. out of curiosity14. What can we learn from the video in the room?A. Words and cultures.B. Different languages.C. The history of words.D. The first words newborns say.15. In which paragraph can you find the methods of using languages?A. 3.B. 4.C. 6.D. 7.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学年浙江高二上学期人教版高中英语期中考试【含解析】.docx
2021学年浙江高二上学期人教版高中英语期中考试【含解析】姓名：班级：学号：一、选择题（共10题）1、According to the latest survey, most students focus more on how to find good job when they leave college.A.a; theB. a; aC. a;不填D.不填；不填2、Neither Mary nor her parents the result of the election, which greatly surprises me.A.is knowing B . knows C. have known D. has known3、In our mind, Professor Wang is a learned and kind man, so we showed our to him when we met him.A.attentionB. respectC. struggleD. request4、Susan didn' t the school rules last night. Therefore, she got severely punished this morning.A.observeB. confirmC. breakD. deliver5、The news Ning Zetao won the gold medal in the swimming competition excited Chinese People.A.whichB. thatC. whatD. if6、To my excitement, I met my favour it singer Jay Chou while I was travellingin Singapore.A. on purposeB. by chanceC. as usualD. in turn7、After doing market research, all the researchers think it to spend a large sum of money on the project.8、 Our evidence shows that time outdoors is good for kids' eyes.A. spendB. to be spentC. spendingD. spent 9、the opportunity provided by Professor Lee, Charlie finally went to China tostudy. A. Instead of B. In case of C. Thanks to D. as well as10、 一Sorry I' m late. I got stuck in traffic.一. You' re here now. Come in and sit down.A. You are welcomeB. That , s rightC. I have no ideaD. Never mind 二、 完型填空（共1题）1、 I Was Forced to Find My GiftsI was a pretty typical 17-year-old with a strong interest in painting when something happened. One Sunday, I went to an old swimming hole and dove in.I 31 something under the water head-on and broke a couple of vertebrae （椎 骨）of my neck. For five months I stayed at the hospital, feeling like a 32 to my family. My self-image was instantly 33 . I was described with terms like“disabled" or u crippled. " I was angry and34 after I failed so many times at some 35 task ----------------- dropping something on the floor and trying to get it back up again. Near the end of my stay in the hospital, my doctor almost forcibly tied a 36 to my hand. He had seen my paintings I' d done before and 37 me to paint. Fortunately, I found that I38 had this artistic ability left. It was like a big weight had been 39 . At least I could do something worthwhile again, and it became a 40 part of my recovery.After I left the hospital, I stayed at home, feeling desperately 41 . It seemed like I was cut off from 42 . No one can get along 43 loveand acceptance. So that fall, I started at the University of Texas, majoring in graphic design. One day a man happened to see one of my paintings. He had a great 44 for it and asked if I ever did art shows. So I was given a(n) 45 . Much to my surprise, I found that people liked my paintings and would pay for them. That was about 11 years B. worth C. wealthy D. mean A. worthwhileago. Today, 1, 500 46 have carried my work.It was the art that provided the 47 for me to get up every morning and do something,48 sitting in front of the television. Society hassuch 49 expectations of the disabled person, so it' s very easy to get sucked into a dependency routine ----------- you know, the "give me" kind of attitude. And that, swhat I take the most 50 in ------------- the fact that what I' m doing today is well received all over.31. A. saw B. hit C. touched D. picked32. A. burden B. failure C. joke D. patient33. A. improvedB.createdC. changedD. judged34. A. helpless B. careless C. nervous D. tired35. A. difficult B. special C. simple D. important36. A. bandage B. towel C. rope D. paintbrush37. A. allowed B. taught C. ordered D. encouraged38. A. already B. still C. even D. always39. A. gained B. carriedC.liftedD. measured40. A. vital B. strange C. boring D. different41. A. lonelyB. weakC.frightened D. guilty42. A. success B. classmates C. society D. treatment43. A. in B. for C. behind D. without44. A. sympathy B. fondnessC.talentD. responsibility45. A. exhibition B. challenge C. permission D. message46. A. hospitalsB.galleries；schools D. families47. A.imaginationB. chanceC. motivationD. curiosity48. A. instead of B. apart from C. due to D. but for49. A. high B. low C. enough D. unrealistic50. A. power B. pride C. comfort D. advantage三、阅读理解（共4题）1、Why do some people live to be older than others? You know the standard explanations: keeping a moderate diet, engaging in regular exercise, etc. But what effect does your personality have on your longevity（长寿）?Do some kinds of personalities lead to longer lives? A new study in the Journal of the American Geri a tries Society looked at this question by examining the personality characteristics of 246 children of people who had lived to be at least 100.The study shows that those living the longest are more outgoing, more active and less neurotic（系申经质的）than other people. Long-living women are also more likely to be sympathetic and cooperative than women with a normal life span. These findings are in agreement with what you would expect from the evolutionary theory: those who like to make friends and help others can gather enough resources to make it through tough times.Interestingly, however, other characteristics that you might consider advantageous had no impact on whether study participants were likely to live longer. Those who were more self-disciplined, for instance, were no more likely to live to be very old. Also, being open to new ideas had no relationship to long life, which might explain all those bad-tempered old people who are fixed in their ways.Whether you can successfully change your personality as an adult is the subject of a longstanding psychological debate. But the new paper suggests that if you want long life, you should strive to be as outgoing as possible.Unfortunately, another recent study shows that your mother,s personality may also help determine your longevity. That study looked at nearly 28,000 Norwegian mothers and found that those moms who were more anxious, depressed and angry were more likely to feed their kids unhealthy diets. Patterns of childhood eating can be hard to break when we' re adults, which may mean that kids of depressed moms end up dying younger.Personality isn' t destiny（命运），and everyone knows that individuals can learn to change. But both studies show that long life isn' t just a matter of your physical health but of your mental health.51.The aim of the study in the Journal of the American Ger i a tries Society is.A.to see whether people' s personality affects their life spanB.to find out if one' s lifestyle has any effect on their healthC.to investigate the role of exercise in living a long lifeD.to examine all the factors contributing to longevity52.What does the author imply about outgoing and sympathetic people?A.They have a good understanding of evolution.B.They are better at negotiating an agreement.C.They generally appear more resourceful.D.They are more likely to get over hardship.53.What finding of the study might prove somewhat out of our expectation?A.Easy-going people can also live a relatively long life.B.Personality characteristics that prove advantageous actually vary with times.C.Such personality characteristics as self-discipline have no effect on longevity.D.Readiness to accept new ideas helps one enjoy longevity.54.What does the recent study of Norwegian mothers show?A.Children' s personality characteristics are invariably determined by their mothers.B.People with unhealthy eating habits are likely to die sooner.C.Mothers, influence on children may last longer than fathers,.D.Mothers' negative personality characteristics may affect their children' s life spans.55.What can we learn from the findings of the two new studies?A.Anxiety and depression more often than not cut short one' s life span.B.Longevity results from a combination of mental and physical health.C.Personality plays a decisive role in how healthy one is.D.Health is in large part related to one' s lifestyle.2、As Artificial Intelligence （Al） becomes increasingly sophisticated, there are growing concerns that robots could become a threat. This danger can be avoided, according to computer science professor Stuart Russell, if we figure out how to turn human values into a programmable code.Russell argues that as robots take on more complicated tasks, it' s necessary totranslate our morals into Al language.For example, if a robot does chores around the house, you wouldn' t want it to put the pet cat in the oven to make dinner for the hungry children. "You would want that robot preloaded with a good set of values, ” said Russell.Some robots are already programmed with basic human values. For example, mobile robots have been programmed to keep a comfortable distance from humans. Obviously there are cultural differences, but if you were talking to another person and they came up close in your personal space, you wouldn' t think that, s the kind of thing a properly brought-up person would do.It will be possible to create more sophisticated moral machines, if only we can find a way to set out human values as clear rules.Robots could also learn values from drawing patterns from large sets of data on human behavior. They are dangerous only if programmers are careless.The biggest concern with robots going against human values is that human beings fail to so sufficient testing and they' ve produced a system that will break some kind of taboo （禁忌）・One simple check would be to program a robot to check the correct course of action with a human when presented with an unusual situation.If the robot is unsure whether an animal is suitable for the microwave, it has the opportunity to stop, send out beeps （嘟嘟声）,and ask for directions from a human. If we humans aren, t quite sure about a decision, we go and ask somebody else.The most difficult step in programming values will be deciding exactly what we believe in moral, and how to create a set of ethical rules. But if we come up with an answer, robots could be good for humanity.56.What does the author say about the threat of robots?A.It may constitute a challenge to computer progranmers.B.It accompanies all machinery involving high technology.C.It can be avoided if human values are translated into their language.D.It has become an inevitable peril as technology gets more sophisticated.57.What would we think of a person who invades our personal space according to the author?A.They are aggressive.B. They are outgoing.C. They are ignorant.D. They are ill-bred.58.How do robots learn human values?A.By interacting with humans in everyday life situations.B.By following the daily routines of civilized human beings.C.By picking up patterns from massive data on human behavior.D.By imitating the behavior of property brought-up human beings.59.What will a well-programmed robot do when facing an unusual situation?A.keep a distance from possible dangers.B.Stop to seek advice from a human being.C.Trigger its built-in alarm system at once.D.Do sufficient testing before taking action.60.What is most difficult to do when we turn human values into a programmable code?A. Determine what is moral and ethical.B. Design some large-scale experiments.C. Set rules for man-machine interaction.D. Develop a more sophisticated program.3、After many years on the endangered list of animals, Japan' s Amami Black rabbit can finally breathe a sigh of relief 一That, s because this year, the rare animal is no longer in danger of dying out!The effort to save the dark-furred rabbit, often called "a living fossil" , began in 1921, when the Japanese government promoted it to the status of u natural monument" . This meant that it could not be hunted down for food. However, when that did not work, it got yet another promotion to u special natural monument" , which meant that the rabbit could not be trapped or hunted.While that helped, it was not enough 一By 2004 with only 2, 000-5, 000 specimen （样本）left in the wild, the Amami rabbit was officially declared endangered! The reasonfor the serious population decrease was due to loss of habitat caused by forest clearing for home and agriculture use and the introduction of a new species not native to the island 一the Mongoose. Brought in to get rid of the snake population, the Mongoose instead seemed to prefer the black rabbit. In 2005, the government carried out a strict mongoose capture （捕获）order and slowly but surely, the rabbit started to come back.This rabbit live in a rather unusual lifestyle. Its ideal habitat is a forest that features both trees and large grasses 一the former to find acorns （橡树子）to feed on and the latter, to hide its babies. That's because to protect them from being eaten by their enemies, the Amami rabbit buries them deep into the ground among the grasses and covers them up with dirt during the day. Then, in the middle of the night, still keeping a vigilanteye out for their enemies, it digs them out from their hiding place and feeds them. No wonder the animal is sometimes called u midnight rabbit".Though many measures have been taken to stop this furry animal from being wiped out from the world, there are many more that are still in danger. We surely hope that officials in other parts of the world try their best to save the endangered species.61.The status of u natural monument,, means .A. you can' t kill themB. you can' t capture themC. you can' t catch them for foodD. you can' t trap or hunt them62.Why was the rabbit still in danger after it was promoted to u special natural monument" ?A.Because it was always eaten by snakes.B.Because people still wanted to capture it for food.C.Because the rabbit lives ina rather unusual lifestyle.D.Because of loss of habitat and a new species.63.In Amami rabbit, s ideal habitat, large grasses are used .A. to feed onB. to protect its babiesC. to hide themselvesD. to give birth to babies64.The underlined word "vigilant" in the fourth paragraph can be replaced byA. watchfulB. uninterestedC. fearfulD. shiny65.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Many officials don' t pay attention to the black Amami rabbit.B.The black Amami rabbit was no longer endangered.C.Saving the black Amami rabbit still has a long way to go.D.The measures taken to protect the black Amami rabbit were useless.4、The Board Meeting had come to an end. Bob started to stand up and knocked into the table, spilling his coffee over his notes. "How embarrassing! I am getting so clumsy in my old age."Everyone had a good laugh, and soon we were all telling stories of our most embarrassing moments. It came around to Frank who sat quietly listening to the others. Someone said,"Come on, Frank. Tell us your most embarrassing moment."Frank laughed and began to tell us of his childhood. "I grew up in San Pedro. My Dad was a fisherman, and he loved the sea. He had his own boat, but it was hard making a living on the sea. He worked hard and would stay out until he caught enough to feed the family. Not just enough for our family, but also for his Mom and Dad and the other kids that were still at home."He looked at us and said, "I wish you could have met my Dad. He was a big man, and he was strong from pulling the nets and fighting the seas for his catch. When you got close to him, he smelled like the ocean. He would wear his old canvas, foul-weather coat and his bibbed overalls. His rain hat would be pulled down over his brow. No matter how much my mother washed them, they would still smell of the sea and of fish."Frank? s voice dropped a bit. "When the weather was bad he would drive me to school. He had this old truck that he used in his fishing business. That truck was older than he was. It would wheeze and rattle down the road. You could hear it coming for blocks. As he would drive toward the school, I would shrink （畏缩）down into the seat hoping to disappear. Half the time, he would slam to a stop and the old truck would belch （喷出）a cloud of smoke. He would pull right up in front, and it seemed like everybody would be standing around and watching. Then he would lean over and give me a big kiss on the cheek and tell me to be a good boy. It was so embarrassing for me. Here, I was twelve years old, and my Dad would lean over and kiss me goodbye!"He paused and then went on, "I remember the day I decided I was too old for a goodbye kiss. When we got to the school and came to a stop, he had his usual big smile. He started to lean toward me, but I put my hand up and said, "No, Dad. ” It was the f irst time I had ever talked to him that way, and he had this surprised look on his face. I said, "Dad, I' m too old for a goodbye kiss. I' m too old for any kind of kiss. " My Dad looked at me for the longest time, and his eyes started to tear up. Then he turned and looked out the windshield. " You' re right, " he said. " You are a big boy. ... a man. I won' t kiss you anymore."Frank got a funny look on his face, and the tears began to well up in his eyes, as he spoke. "It wasn' t long after that when my Dad went to sea and never came back. It was a day when most of the fleet （船队）stayed in, but not Dad. He had a big family to feed. They found his boat adrift with its nets half in and half out. He must have gotten into a strong wind and was trying to save the nets and the floats. ”I looked at Frank and saw that tears were running down his cheeks. Frank spoke again. “Guys, you don' t know what I would give to have my Dad give me just one more kiss on the cheek ・・・to feel his rough old face… to smell the ocean on him… to feel his arm around my neck. I wish I had been a man then. If I had been a man, I would never have told my Dad I wa s too old for a goodbye kiss. ”66. When his father drove him to the school, Frank would shrink down into the seat hoping to s eyes, when his father said “You are a big boy, a man. " , he probably A. disappointed B. hurt C. excited D. proud68. According to the story we can conclude that Frank ? s father .A. was quite confident in his skills in fishingB. loved his children but hardly expressed itC. seldom gave up faced with challengesD. was full of devotion to his family69. By saying the sentence "I wish I had been a man then ・・・",Frank meant.A. he was fed up with his father kissing him goodbyeB. he deeply regretted what he had done to his fatherC. he was then too young to refuse a goodbye kissD. he hoped that his father would forgive him70. Which of the following may be the best title for this passage? disappear becauseA. he was ashamed of his father' sold truck B. he thought he was old enough togo to school alone C. he didn' t want his schoolmates to see his fatherD. he hated the way his schoolmates stared at his father67. In Frank' felt .A. The Smell of the OceanB. We All Need LoveC. A Goodbye KissD. Father, s Embarrassment四、书面表达（共2题）1、你校正在进行“英语论坛周”活动，请以“To Be a Popular Student v为题，就以下三方面提出要成为一名受欢迎学生应具备的素质，用英语写一篇100~120词的短文参加该主题的讨论。
浙江省9 1高中联盟2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc
浙江省9+1高中联盟2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题选择题部分第一部分听力（共20小題；每小題1分，满分20分）第一节请听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项项中选择出最佳选项，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. Where does the boy suggest the girl go to study?A. At a cafe.B. at a library.C. at his house.2. When does the woman go to the beach?A. Every summer.B. when her parents are free.C. when the man has a vacation.3. Where did the woman lose her wallet?A. In her car.B. in her office.C. in Jack’s car.4. how does the woman describe chocolate?A. tasty.B. unhealthy.C. pleasing.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Christmas gifts.B. sports games.C. a new video.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
毎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。
听毎段对话成独白前，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。
每段对话读或独白两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7 题。
6. Why is Tim upset?A. He hates doing the dishes.B. he made a mess in the kitchen.C. he dislikes his roommates being lazy.7. How do the speakers do chores?A. They make a schedule.B. they do everything together.C. they make Matt do everything.第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
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。