湖南师大附中高二第一学期期中考试英语试题及答案
湖南师大附中高二第一学期期中考试英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A．￡19.15 B．￡9.18 C．￡9.15答案是C。
1. What will the weather be like tomorrow afternoon?A. Rainy.B. Cloudy.C. Sunny.2. What is the woman’s score in Reading?A. 20.B. 26.C. 28.3. Where did the man’s family go last year?A. To the seaside.B. To a forest.C. To the mountain.4. What are the two speakers mainly discussing?A. Who designed the cup.B. How the cup was made.C. How the man got the cup.5. What does the man think of the apartment?A. It is small.B. It is expensive.C. It is reasonable.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How is the man feeling these days?A. Wonderful.B. Unhappy.C. Crazy.7. What did the woman do yesterday?A. She went swimming.B. She played basketball.C. She played football.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is happening to the floor?A. It is newly repaired.B. It is newly built.C. It is newly painted.9. Why isn’t there a notice?A. The workmen probably forgot to put one up.B. John took it away just now.C. The headmaster thought it wasn’t necessary.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What did the woman think of her son surfing the Net at first?A. It can save time.B. It is fun.C. It is a waste of time.11. What is the man doing actually?A. Doing shopping.B. Searching for information.C. Having an examination.12. What is the paper about?A. Art.B. Science.C. History.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a park.B. On a farm.C. In a zoo.14. How many animals are mentioned in the conversation?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.15. Why can’t pigs move here and there according to the grandma?A. Because they eat corn.B. Because they are too lazy.C. Because they are not heroes.16. What will the two speakers do next?A. Have lunch.B. See other animals.C. Feed dogs.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How many members does the graduate students’ online group have?A. Less than 100.B. More than 100.C. Exactly 100.18. How do graduate students share information about job hunting?A. Through interviews.B. Through text messages.C. Through instant messages.19. What is the advantage of sharing information?A. To help the students save money.B. To make the students focus on preparing for interviews.C. To make the students focus on graduation.20. What does the university do to help the graduates to find jobs?A. Print business cards for graduates.B. Give information about employers to graduates.C. Post graduates’ information around the campus.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail(地铁)Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and farecard machines only provide up to $ 5 in change.Get one of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9：30 a．m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.Hours of ServiceOpen: 5 a．m. Mon.—Fri.7 a．m. Sat.—Sun.Close: midnight Sun.—Thur. 3 a．m. Fri.－Sat.Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in the station.MetrobusWhen paying with exact charge, the fare is $ 1.35.When paying with a SmarTrip®card, the fare is $1.25. Fares for the Senior /disabled customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail andMetrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip®card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, please visit or call 202－637－7000 and 202－637－8000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202－962－1100.Travel tips·Avoid riding during weekday rush periods—before 9：30 a．m. and between 4 and 6 p．m.·If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202－962－1195.21. What should you know about farecard machines?A. They start selling tickets at 9∶30 a.m.B. They are connected to change machines.C. They offer special service to the elderly.D. They make change for no more than $5.22. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?A. At midnight.B. At 3 a.m.C. At 5 a.m.D. At 7 p.m.23. What is good about a SmarTrip®card?A. It is convenient for old people.B. It saves money for its users.C. It can be bought at any time.D. It is sold on the Internet.BEd Viesturs grew up in Rockford, Illinois, where the tallest thing on the horizon was the water tower. But on Thursday, Viesturs became the only American to climb to the top of the world’s 14 highest mountains.His last hike was up Mount Annapurna, in Asia’s snow－capped Himalayas. At 26，545 feet, its peak is the 10th highest in the world. It is the mountain that inspired him to start climbing.“It tends to be the trickiest, the most dangerous，” said Viesturs. “There’s no simple way to climb it. There are threatening avalanches(雪崩) and ice falls that protect the mountain.”In high school, Viesturs read French climber Maurice Herzog’s tale of climbing the icy Annapurna. Herzog’s story was of frostbite(冻伤) and difficulty and near－death experiences. Viesturs was hooked right away.Viesturs got his start on Washington’s Mount Rainier in 1977, guiding hikes in the summer. Fifteen years ago, he set out to walk up to the world’s highest peaks. Finally, he’s done.The pioneering climber talks about mountains as if they were living creatures that should be treated with respect. “You have to use all of your senses, all of your abilities to see if the mountain will let you climb it, ”said Viesturs.“ If we have the patience and the respect, and if we’re here at the right time, under the right circumstances, they allow us to go up, and allow us to come down.”What’s next for a man who can’t stop climbing? “I’m going to hug my wife and kids and kind of kick back and enjoy the summer，” says Viesturs. But for a man who’s climbed the world’s 14 tallest mountains, he will probably soon set off on yet another adventure.24. What record has Ed Viesturs set?A. He has succeeded in climbing to the world’s 14th highest mountain.B. He has been to the top of the world’s 14 highest mountains.C. He has become the first to climb to the height of 26，545 feet.D. He has become the first man to climb to the top of 14 highest mountains in the world.25. The underlined word “hooked” in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by “________”．A. frightenedB. discouragedC. interestedD. upset26. The author used Viesturs’ words in Paragraph 6 to support a view that ________．A. mountain climbing is a dangerous sportB. mountains should be regarded as living creaturesC. mountain climbing needs more skills than physical energyD. those who like mountain climbing won’t stop climbing27. What’s the next probable plan of Viesturs?A. Stopping climbing and staying with his family.B. Climbing to the top of the world’s 14 tallest mountains again.C. Climbing another one of the highest mountains.D. Writing down the experiences about his adventure.CThe human brain contains 10 thousand million cells, and each of these may have a thousand connections. Such large numbers used to discourage us and cause us to dismiss the possibility of making a machine with human －like ability, but now that we have grown used to moving forward at such a pace we can be less sure. Quite soon, maybe in only 10 or 20 years perhaps, we will be able to create a machine as complex as the human brain, and if we can we will. It may then take us a long time to make it intelligent by loading in the right software or by changing the architecture but that too will happen.As the intelligence of robots increases to rival that of humans and as their cost declines through economies of scale, we may use them to expand our frontiers(前沿), first on earth through their ability to remain unharmed in the environments which are harmful to us. Thus, deserts may bloom and the ocean beds may be mined. Further ahead, by a combination of the great wealth this new age will bring and the technology it will provide, the construction of a vast, man－created world in space, home to thousands or millions of people, will be within our power.28. In what way can we make a machine intelligent?A. By collecting its 10 thousand million cells.B. By working hard for 10 or 20 years.C. By properly programming it or changing its structure.D. By moving forward at a pace as fast as possible.29. The underlined word “rival” means “________”．A. confirmB. anchorC. betrayD. match30. What does the writer think about machines with human－like ability?A. He believes they will be useful to human beings.B. He believes that they will control us in the future.C. He is not quite sure in what way they may influence us.D. He doesn’t consider the construction of such machines possible.31. What can be the best title of the article?A. What is the future world like?B. Will future machines replace humans?C. Future intelligent machines for humansD. Future intelligent machines out of controlDSome radio signals were heard in 1967. They were coming from a point in the sky where there was unknown star. They were coming very regularly, too — about once a second, as if they were controlled by clock.The scientists who heard the signals did not tell anybody else. They were rather afraid to tell in case they frightened people. The signals were coming from a very small body—no bigger, perhaps than the earth. Was that why no light could be seen from it? Or were the signals coming from a planet that belonged to some other star?There was no end to the questions, but the scientists kept the news secret. “Perhaps there are intellige nt beings out there.” they thought, “who are trying to send messages to other planets, or to us? So the news was not given to the newspaper. Instead, the scientists studied the signals and searched for others like them. Well, all that happened in 1967 and 1968. Since then scientists have learnt more about those strange, regular, radio signals. And they have told the story, of course.The signals do not come from a planet; they come from a new kind of star called a “pulsar”(脉冲星). Pulsars are strong radio stars. They are the smallest but the heaviest stars we know at present. And we can be sure of this: no intelligent beings are living on them. Until now over a hundred other pulsars have been found, and most of them are very like the first one.Recently, Chinese researchers have discovered six pulsars, which are super heavy remains of massive stars, using its Five－hundred－meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope, known as FAST, thus opening a “new era of Chinese original space discovery”. Li Di, the telescope’s deputy chief engineer, said FAST is set to be fully operational by the end of 2019. Meanwhile, scientists there will continue to test FAST and cooperate with foreign scientists on space exploration.32. The radio signals discussed in this passage________．A. were regularB. were controlled by a clockC. were heard in 1967 onlyD. were secret messages33. The scientists did not tell people about the signals because ________．A. the signals stood for secret messagesB. people might be frightenedC. the signals stood for unimportant messagesD. people would ask them too many questions34. A pulsar ________．A. is a well－known satelliteB. is a small and light starC. has intelligent beings that were known at that timeD. is a small heavy star sending out strong radio signals35. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The radio signals were sent by a sky body which was known at that time.B. Scientists have searched for pulsars for many years but found none.C. Chinese researchers have discovered six pulsars using FAST.D. Now is the new era of Chinese space discovery with perfect FAST.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。
2020-2021学年湖南师大附中高二(上)期中英语试卷
2020-2021学年湖南师大附中高二（上）期中英语试卷第二部分阅读（共两节，总分50分）第一节（共4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。
1. Black PantherType: AdventureRunning Time: 134 min.Director: Ryan CooglerActors: Chadwick Boseman,Michael B. JordanWith his father having died in the Civil War, Challa is the new ruler of the advanced kingdom of Wakanda. As the king,whenever a challenger for the crown announces his intentions, he must give up his powers and take them on in a physical challenge.The FavouriteType: DramaRunning Time: 120 min.Director: Yorgos LanthimosActors: Emma Stone,Rachel WeiszIn the early 18th century, with Britain and France at war,a fragile Queen Anne occupies the throne as her close friend Lady Sarah Churchill governs the country in her stead,while tending to Anne' s ill health and changeable temper.Green BookType: DramaRunning Time: 130 min.Director: Peter FarrellyActors: Viggo Mortensen,Mahershala AliTony Lip,an uneducated Italian American who's known for using his fists to get his way,is hired to drive world-class, famous pianist Don Shirley on a concert tour from Midwest to the Deep South. They must rely on"The Negro Motorist Green Book"to guide them to the few settlements that were then safe for blacks.A Star Is BornType: MusicalRunning Time: 135 min.Director: Bradley CooperActors: Bradley Cooper,Lady GagaWhen country music star Jackson Maine stops at a bar for a drink after a concert, he's both entertained and attracted by young nightclub singer Ally. He discovers that she writes songs as well as she is a talented singer, but hasn't had a chance to perform because of her look.（1）Which two films both looked into life of artists？________A. Black Panther and The Favourite.B. A Star Is Born and Green Book.C. The Favourite and Green Book.D. A Star Is Born and The Favourite.．（2）The film about the rights of black people belongs to________A. adventureB. musicalC. dramaD. comedy．（3）Who works as a director and actor？________A. Ryan Coogler.B. Yorgos Lanthimos.C.Peter Farrelly.D. Bradley Cooper.．2. More than £5, 500 has been raised after aplea（请愿）last Monday by a vet Dr. Scott Miller. Scott said,"I would like to say a massive thank-you to Express readers from myself, from Australia and from the koalas. It's amazing that people from across the world can see how significant the catastrophe has been. I do appreciate that people are being very supportive and reaching into their pockets."An area,a third of the size of Britain is estimated to have been destroyed since the fire began in September.On Friday a state of emergency was declared in the capital Canberra, with residents told to prepare to leave the area as fires on the suburb threatened to spread. And so far,a billion animals are feared to have died, including 25, 000 koalas.Last week Scott told how he had visited his homeland,helping to save wildlife on Kangaroo Island off the coast of Adelaide. While there he rescued a mother and a baby koala who were stuck in a tree. The pair were rushed to a field hospital on the island to be treated.The mum had severe burns to her paws and was badly dehydrated（脱水的）, while her baby son had an eye injury and was underweight.According to Scott,who has appeared on ITV' s This Morning and BBC 's Blue Peter,the mother is showing "great signs of improvement" and her wounds are starting to heal. The baby has undergone surgery on his eye and is"recovering from the anesthetic（麻药）and doing well". But the mother remains dehydrated so isn't producing enough milk to feed the baby. At the moment they're being housed severally but there is the hope that when the baby is a little stronger he will be able to be returned to his mother.Even after they recover, the pair will probably spend their lives in an enclosure while the bush takes years to recover. Even more sadly, patients are still coming in thick and fast. Each of these animals is requiring to be housed and fed, and regular medical treatment to their injuries.（1）What can be inferred from the first two paragraphs？________A. Dr. Scott donated more than £5，500.B. Residents were asked to return to Canberra.C. A large area of Britain has been destroyed.D. Numerous animals may have lost their lives.．（2）What did Dr. Scott do in his homeland？________A. He worked hard in a field hospital on the island.B. He tried to rescue the wildlife on Kangaroo Island.C. He hosted the ITV' s This Morning and BBC' s Blue Peter.D. He carefully looked after the mother and the baby koalas.．（3）What does the underlined word in Paragraph 4 mean？________A. Separately.B. Seriously.C.Successfully.D. Sympathetically.．（4）What's the best title of the passage？________A. An unexpected fireB. Generous donationC.Koalas' recoveryD. Koala rescue．3. Every time we get on a plane, we're asked to either turn off our phones or change them to flight mode-it's for "security reasons". But according to The Conversation website,having to turn our phones off on a plane is "a service issue, not a safety one".When we speak on our phones in the air, they can cause interference to the aircraft's radios and pilots can hear this interference in their headphones. "It's the same noise you'll be familiar with, if you put your mobile too close to a speaker," the Mirror noted. "It is not safety-critical, but is annoying for sure. " Though speaking on a phone during a flight isn't dangerous, from the viewpoint of service, it isn't stil l a good idea. When we make or receive a call on the ground, we connect to a cell tower that deals with all calls within an 80-kilometer radius（半径）． As we move from place to place we are"handed on" to different cell towers. As US scientist Sven Bilen explains, for this system to work, there are "built-in" expectations: There shouldn't be too many "handoffs" and people shouldn't be traveling faster than car speeds." Of course,phone users should be close to the ground."he added. If we were to make phone calls while we flew,however,none of these expectations would be met. And even worse, our cellphones would stop working.But now things are beginning to change. If we still can't speak during a flight,we can use other phone functions. For example,Airbus A330 of Emirates Airlines has inflight WiFi to make passengers send and receive short messages in the air. In the future, as Bilen points out, it may be possible for air travelers to make and receive calls freely. The breakthrough could be"pico cells", which are small cell towers on the plane itself. There would no longer be connections made between phones and the ground and therefore there would be no danger of disturbance of phone service.One day, perhaps, we will be chatting in the air as much as we chat on the ground.（1）Why is making a phone call NOT allowed on a plane？________A. Because it will pose a threat to their safety.B. Because it can guarantee a better service.C. Because it fails to be connected to the cell tower.D. Because it may cause annoying noise to pilots.．（2）How many "built-in" expectations are mentioned to help make a call？________A. One.B. Two.C.Three.D. Four.．（3）What can we infer from the passage？________A. People need to travel slower than airplane speeds while phoning.B. Pico cells may contribute to free phone calls on a plane.C. Undisturbed phone service has been provided by airlines.D. Passengers can receive calls on Airbus A330 through inflight WiFi.．（4）Where is the text most likely from？________A. A newspaper.B. An official document.C. A guidebook.D. A science fiction story.．4. Plant breeding（育种）is the science of changing the characteristics of plants in order to produce desired ones. Genes in a plant are what determine what type of characteristics it will have. Plant breeders try to create a specific outcome of plants and potentially new plant varieties by changing the genes of the plants through breeding, which is making new plants from parents of different varieties or species.People all over the world are arguing about its benefits and disadvantages. Some people use the technology to produce desired characteristics of plants and animals. Other people are concerned that the genetically engineered plants may harm the environment and worried that they may be dangerous for people to eat.There are many reasons for changing plants in this way. International development agencies believe that breeding new crops is important for ensuring food security by developing new varieties that are higher yielding（高产的）, disease-resistant,drought-tolerant or regionally adapted to different environments and growing conditions. For example,some genetically engineered plants can live through frost or draught. As a result,farmers can make more profit because fewer plants will die.Some genetically engineered plants are more nutritious. They have less fat,taste better or stay fresher than non-genetically engineered plants. This will allow people to buy better-quality fruit and vegetables. Some can resist natural pests and viruses spread by insects. This reduces the amount of chemical needed to kill pests, which is helpful to the environment. However, genetically engineered plants can cause unexpected problems. Genetically engineered plants that resist pests may pass on that characteristic to a wild relative. This may cause the wild plant to spread fast, because pests are not naturally killing it. They canalso harm animals. A type of corn has been developed which kills a species of insect that destroys it. The pollen（花粉） from this corn, however, can also kill monarch butterflies-the most beautiful of all butterflies, which do not harm the corn.Genetic engineering is a very new science and we have a lot to learn about the good it can do and the damage it can cause. The main concern is that not enough tests are being done to ensure it is safe.（1）According to the passage, what is the purpose of plant breeding？________A. To beautify the environment.B. To change the genes of plants.C. To produce preferable plant varieties.D. To assess the value of the practice.．（2）Why could plant breeding ensure food security？________A. Because higher production is guaranteed.B. Because farmers can make more money.C. Because drought and frost hardly happen.D. Because food is of better quality.．（3）How can some genetically engineered plants benefit the environment？________A. Some beautiful butterflies are killed.B. Less harmful chemicals are used.C. The food they produce taste better or stay fresher.D. They can adapt to different environments.．（4）What's the author's attitude toward plant breeding？________A. Doubtful.B. Disapproving.C. Objective.D.Supportive.．第二节（共1小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届湖南师大附中高二上学期期中考试 英语含答案【含mp3听力】
绝密★启封前2020届湖南师大附中高二上期中试题英语全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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第I卷(共90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）2020届湖南师大附中高二上学期期中考试 英语听力.mp3注意：双击以上图标可以打开听力，也可点击右键，选择“保存到文件”即可单独下载该听力。
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。
1、How does Lester look now?A、He has no hair.B、He has a beard.C、He has long hair.2、What’s wrong with the man?A、He caught a cold.B、He drank too little water.C、He took the wrong medicine.3、When did Matt start playing the piano?A、At age seven.B、At age eleven.C、At age eighteen.4、What will the man do this afternoon?A、Pick up the kids.B、Have a meeting.C、Go to the grocerystore.5、What are the speakers mainly talking about?A、The man’s sister.B、Their friend Julie.C、The woman’s dress.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
湖南省师范大学附属中学高二英语期中试卷(含解析)
湖南省师范大学附属中学高二英语期中试卷（含解析）听力部分（共20分）1. A) The woman recommends a restaurant.B) The woman doesn't like the restaurant.C) The man is familiar with the restaurant.答案：A解析：女士在推荐一家餐馆。
2. A) The man disagrees with the woman.B) The man wants to go to the concert.C) The concert tickets have been sold out.答案：B解析：男士想去音乐会。
3. A) The man didn't realize he was wrong.B) The man didn't do his homework.C) The man made a mistake in his homework.答案：C解析：男士作业中有错。
4. A) The woman will give the man a ride.B) The woman is going to the same place as the man.C) The man will pick up the woman.答案：B解析：女士也要去同一个地方。
5. A) The man will take a bus to the museum.B) The man can't remember how to get to the museum.C) The man thinks the museum is closed.答案：A解析：男士会坐公交车去博物馆。
6. A) The man enjoyed the movie a lot.B) The man didn't enjoy the movie.C) The man hasn't seen the movie yet.答案：A解析：男士很喜欢电影。
湖南师大附中高二第一学期期中考试英语试题及答案
湖南师大附中高二第一学期期中考试英语试题及答案湖南师大附中高二第一学期期中考试英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A．￡19.15 B．￡9.18 C．￡9.15答案是C。
1. What will the weather be like tomorrow afternoon?A. Rainy.B. Cloudy.C. Sunny.2. What is the woman’s score in Reading?A. 20.B. 26.C. 28.3. Where did the man’s family go last year?A. To the seaside.B. To a forest.C. To the mountain.4. What are the two speakers mainly discussing?A. Who designed the cup.B. How the cup was made.C. How the man got the cup.5. What does the man think of the apartment?A. It is small.B. It is expensive.C. It is reasonable.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2023-2024学年湖南师范大学附属中学、湖南省长沙市第一中学高二上学期期中联考英语试题
2023-2024学年湖南师范大学附属中学、湖南省长沙市第一中学高二上学期期中联考英语试题Travel has become increasingly inconvenient and sometimes impossible over the last couple of years. However, museums around the world are digitizing their collections, enabling people to tour the museums from afar.The British Museum, LondonThe British Museum contains objects from around the world, including the Rosetta Stone, with three versions of a text that helped researchers learn to r ead ancient Egyptian. The Great Court’s ceiling, in the middle of the museum, is composed of 3212 pieces of glass, none of which are alike. The virtual tour of the museum offers a 360-degree view of the room, allowing visitors to look at every piece.MASP, S ão PauloThe first modern museum in Brazil, the Museu de Arte de São Paulo includes art from the 14th to the 20th centuries. The paintings, which are placed on glass panels, appear to be floating in mid-air. This setup, included in the virtual tour shows, makes the art appear almost magical.National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, KoreaThis Korean museum includes four branches in different cities and features works of art from Korea and around the world. The art includes a variety of media such as print, sculpture and photography. There are also online exhibitions such as “Artists in Their Times” which traces trends in Korean art since the late 1970s.The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles CountyThis museum, with locations in two different places, features art going back to The Neolithic Period. Its virtual tour, accessible through Google Arts & Culture, offers views of more recent works, including some by van Gogh and Renoir. Another platform, Xplorlt, also features views of some of the museum’s outdoor spaces.1. What can we learn about The British Museum?A．It is best known for the Rosetta Stone. B．It tells the changes of ancient Egyptian.C．It is made up of several pieces of glass. D．It houses exhibits from differentcountries.2. Which museum may suit visitors interested in van Gogh’s works?A．The British Museum. B．MASP, São Paulo.C．National Museum of Modern andD．The J. Paul Getty Museum.Contemporary Art.3. What do the listed museums have in common?A．They have several branches. B．They display their paintings in mid-air.C．They can be visited in your own home. D．They are accessible on Google Arts &Culture.My father really dislikes my stepfather, Mike, and is always calling him names, saying what a “good-for-nothing” guy he is. Mike knows about his name-calling because sometimes when my father comes to pick me up, he’ll say inconsiderate things right in front of my stepfather like, “Is what’s-his-name going to pick you up after the game, or am I supposed to bring you home?”Even though it’s rude, my stepfather doesn’t hold it against my father. “I’ll pick up Shawn at 3:30,” he’ll answer. Nor does Mike make a big deal out of my father’s inconsiderate attitude towards him. He lets the comments go.I ask my stepfather if the way my f ather treats him bothers or upsets him. “Oh, not really,” he says. “You don’t always have to be right, as long as you do what’s right.” My father’s taunts (嘲笑) don’t bother Mike because he likes himself. My dad’s opinion doesn’t change the way Mike feels a bout himself.I really admire Mike. He’s so good to my mother. And what a good father he is to me! I appreciate all the things he does for me, like teaching me to throw a fastball and helping me with my homework without becoming impatient like my father do es. Mike even volunteered at my school’s carnival (狂欢节) this year. No other stepfathers were there.Though I would never tell my real father that I think my stepfather is one of the nicest guys I know, he is. I’m happy to make Mike my stepfather. Sometimes, I even call Mike “Dad” because he acts like a dad to me. In my eyes, my stepfather is a really great guy.4. Why is the writer’s father rude to Mike?A．Mike is hated by him. B．Mike is a good-for-nothing.C．Mike treats his ex-wife badly. D．Mike likes to call him names.5. What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 2?A．Mike never deals with the problems that he faces.B．Mike never runs a business with the writer’s father.C．Mike doesn’t express his anger on the writer’s father.D．Mike ignores what the writer’s father says and does.6. What can be known from Paragraph 4?A．The writer is a poor boy and has several stepfathers.B．The writer’s real father doesn’t like sports as much as Mike.C．Mike is as good to the writer’s mother as the writer’s real father.D．Mike is more patient with the writer than the writer’s real father.7. Which can best describe the writer’s attitude to his real father?A．Rude but patient. B．Admiring and respectful.C．Caring but disapproving. D．Disgusted and unconcerned.Recently, four professors of neuroscience were awarded the Brain Prize for their lifechanging contributions to the research on migraines(偏头痛), a disease previously not understood well.Professor Michael Moskowitz from Harvard Medical School, Peter Goadsby from King’s College London, Lars Edvinsson from Lund University in Sweden, and Jes Olesen from Rigshospitalet, Denmark, were celebrated as the recipients of the Brain Prize, the world’s most distinguished award highlighting achievements in brain research. The Crown Prince of Denmark presented the four professors with a grand prize of roughly 1.5 million dollars on October 25 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Migraines remain one of the most serious and common neurological illnesses millions around the world suffer. Studies show that women are three times more likely to experience frequent and intense migraines than men, and symptoms can last up to 24 hours. Typically, these intense head-throbbing pains are also accompanied by vomiting(呕吐), dizziness and sensitivity to sound, light, and touch.After over forty years of research, the four professors pinpointed the major cause — chemicals released within the brain. Previously, the main causes of migraines were thought to be stress, pressure or anxiety. In 1979, Professor Michael Moskowitz discovered that headaches occur when thin nerves are found in our head and face to interact with a highly-sensitive membrane(膜) surrounding our brain, releasing chemicals called neuropeptides. These chemicals can then cause the blood vessels in our head to expand and also send pain signals to the brain. Later, research by Professor Goadsby and Edvinsson revealed that the specific neuropeptide which plays the central role in causing the intense headache is calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). Then, Professor Olesen’s work further confirmed that CGRP is indeed responsible for the pain, rather than a chemical produced in the brain as a result of the migraines.The work by these scientists paves the way for developing more effective medicine. While past treatments can only temporarily stop the pain, scientists say that the newly developed drugs not only prevent migraines but also don’t cause the harmful side effects patients had to endure.8. Who received the grand prize in the country where he works?A．Jes Olesen. B．Peter Goadsby. C．Lars Edvinsson. D．MichaelMoskowitz.9. What do we know about migraines?A．Migraines are a rare and strange illness.B．All the symptoms of intense migraines last 24 hours.C．Females’ chance of getting migraines is higher than males’.D．Vomiting, dizziness and sensitivity lead to migraines.10. What is the major cause of migraines?A．Stress, pressure or anxiety. B．A highly-sensitive membrane.C．Chemical called neuropeptides. D．Interactions between thin nerves.11. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A．Medicine. B．Biology. C．Literature. D．Psychology.People have been predicting (预测) the death of cable TV (有线电视) for a long time, but this really might be it. Just a decade (十年) ago, nearly all Americans — more than 85 percent of U.S. households — paid for packages of TV channels from cable or satellite ( 卫星) companies. That started to drop slowly at first and then far more quickly in the past few years. Now, the share of American homes that pay for traditional TV service is approaching 50 percent, according to expert Craig Moffett and S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Kagan research group.For comparison, cellphones were around for decades before the percentage of Americans wh o didn’t have a landline ( 座机) at home reached 50 percent, around 2017. Maybe it seems predictable that cable TV would go the way of the landline. I promise you that it was not necessarily obvious, even once Netflix started to take off. Old habits die hard. Old industries that make a lot of people rich die even harder. And don’t forget that some new technology habits catch on fast but don’t stick.What may be a final drop in America’s cable TV industry is a big deal. It shows that technology can change deep-rooted ways of doing things slowly, and then suddenly.Ian Olgeirson, a research director at Kagan who has been following America’s TV market for about 20 years, told me that he was surprised by how quickly the monthly cable bill went from being standard to outdated for many Americans. Olgeirson and other TV experts I’ve been speaking to didn’t single out a turning point in cable TV’s big drop. They said the downward trend ( 趋势) was more like a series of progressive changes building up.It’s clear that t he cable TV system that for decades brought joy and headaches to tens of millions of Americans is wearing thin. The wild card is whether Americans keep turning away from cable and satellite TV relatively slowly, or whether it will fail suddenly.I have always loved TV. I felt like a real grown-up when I first started to pay a huge bill for television, partly to watch my favorite football team. I had reduced my cable TV package, but then a few months ago I was told that my bill was going to increase by about $10 a month. That was it. I’ma no-cable household now, too.12. What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us about cable TV?A．Its falling popularity. B．Its increasing payments.C．Its various TV channels. D．Its high service standard.13. Why does the author mention cellphones and landlines in paragraph 2?A．To prove technology can change the world. B．To show it is not easy for cable TV to go away.C．To illustrate there is no market left for cable TV. D．To explain technology can bring fortune to people.14. Which of the following is beyond Olgeirson’s expectations?A．America’s TV market was down suddenly.B．The death of cable TV will come in about 20 years.C．Americans turned away from cable TV so quickly.D．There are still many Americans showing interest in cable TV.15. What would be the best title for the text?A．Cable TV won’t be replaced by satelliteTVB．Cable TV brought joy to Americans C．Cable TV has existed for decades D．Cable TV is the new landlineJessica Nabongo longs to set foot in every nation. She started traveling at age four, along with her parents on family trips from Detroit, Michigan and completed her mission when she landed in the Seychelles, having visited 195 countries. 16 Along the way, she became a writer, photographer, and passionate advocate for inclusive and ethical tourism.Here she talks to us about her experience and tips for traveling better.What inspires your adventures?17 I have a strong desire to see the differences and similarities in how people live everywhere in the world, even at home in the United States.Did you ever experience any obstacles (阻碍)?I don’t believe in failure. 18 Embarrassment isn’t a natural human personality, in my eyes — it comes from socializati on. If I fell over in the middle of Grand Central Station, I’d laugh at myself. I firmly believe that every failure in your life is just an opportunity to learn.19My mother has always said “humble (使谦逊) yourself”. I appreciate it because when you trave l, depending on your passport, depending on your social class, depending on so many different things, you can go to places with a lot of ego (自我), or you can humble yourself and know that everyone is equal.What are some things people can do to travel more sustainably (可持续地)?Single-use plastic is one of the biggest things harming Earth right now, so a lot of my focus is on that. 20 If you’re in a restaurant and you don’t have a big appetite, ask for a half portion. It’s aboutbeing a deliberate (慎重的) traveler, just taking that extra minute to think how I can have a lower impact on this place that I’m in and on the planet in general.I was waiting to pick up a friend at the airport. That day I had one of those _______that change people’s lives. It happened just two feet away from me. I noticed a man, carrying two bags, coming toward me. He stopped next to me to _______his family.First of all he _______his bag and came closer to his younger son (about six years old). They gave each other a _______hug. Then the father looked in his son’s eyes with words: “I missed you so much; it’s so good to see you, son!” The boy _______and said: “Me too, Dad.”T hen the man talked to his older son (nine or ten years old), “Oh, you are quite the young man; I love you very much!” Then they had the most caring _______too._______the father said “Hi, baby girl.” to his baby daughter, who was squirming (扭动) excitedly in her mother’s arm and watching him all the time. The man _______took his little daughter, quickly kissed her face all over and then held her close to his _______. The little girl laid her head on his shoulder in pure _______.After several moments the man looked at his wife and said “I’ve saved the best _______!” and shared with her the most passionate kiss. They reminded me of newlyweds (新婚夫妇).Suddenly, I heard myself asking “Wow, how long have you been married?” “Been _______for fourteen years, and marr ied twelve years.” “Well then, how long have you been away?” He replied with joyous smile on his face: “Two whole _______!”I was _______, as I imagined that he had been gone for several weeks at least. I could only say, “I hope that my marriage is still t hat heartfelt after twelve years”. The man looked straight into my eyes and told me something that changed my life: “Don’t _______, friend, decide!”...21.A．experiences B．opportunities C．memories D．adventures22.A．stimulate B．impress C．greet D．defend23.A．relied on B．laid down C．picked up D．put across 24.A．delicate B．distant C．mild D．loving25.A．smiled B．knelt C．bent D．jumped 26.A．movement B．hug C．laugh D．conversation 27.A．Suddenly B．Immediately C．Afterwards D．Finally 28.A．skillfully B．tirelessly C．gracefully D．gently29.A．hand B．arm C．back D．chest30.A．satisfaction B．thrill C．security D．confusion 31.A．for last B．for good measure C．at least D．in full length 32.A．away B．together C．back D．apart33.A．years B．weeks C．days D．hours34.A．amused B．disappointed C．surprised D．embarrassed 35.A．stop B．promise C．hesitate D．hope阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
【100所名校】2018-2019学年湖南省湖南师范大学附属中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题Word版含解析
一、阅读理解LIPITORHOW TO TAKE LIPITOR Do ： —Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor. —If you miss a dose(一剂)，take it as soon as you remember. But if it has been more than 12 hours since your missed dose, wait. Take the next dose at your regular time. Don't ： —Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor. —Do not start new medicines before talking to your doctor. HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR Do ： —Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor. —If you miss a dose(一剂)，take it as soon as you remember. But if it has been more than 12 hours since your missed dose, wait. Take the next dose at your regular time. Don't ： —Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor. —Do not start new medicines before talking to your doctor.此卷只装订不密封班级姓名准考证号考场号座位号1．Taking Lipitor is helpful for ________．A．breast－feeding women B．women who are pregnantC．adults having heart disease D．teenagers with liver problems2．Which of the following is a natural side effect of taking Lipitor?A．Face swelling. B．Upset stomach.C．Kidney failure. D．Muscle weakness.3．What is the main purpose of the passage?A．To teach patients ways for quick recovery.B．To present a report on a scientific research.C．To show the importance of a good lifestyle.D．To give information about a kind of medicine.Neither rain nor snow nor gloom of night can separate Tennessee postal carrier Mike Crenshaw from his 4－and－a－half－year－old friend Carter Lawson or keep them from their appointed rounds.They really hit it off over the past nine months, when Carter started bringing his neighbourhood postman, known affectionately as “Mailman Mike”， some water and a snack. The mailman brought the preschooler candy in return. The two have teamed up every day for a few minutes of delivering mail and chatting with fellow residents.While some kids dream of being Spiderman or Batman, Carter has a different hero in mind: Mailman. “Anyone could just be like …Go away, kid‟， but Mike has really gone out of his way to talk with Carter，” said Cassie Lawson, Carter's mom. She even got her son a matching, a mini－sized postal service uniform so that he could look the part while walking the route with his buddy.“Every letter carrier has stops he l ooks forward to and this is the one I look forward to every day，” said Mike. “He's the end of my day, and the best part of my day, not just because it's the end, but because he's such a cute little guy.”Mike once invited Carter to the post office to see the inner workings of the mail industry. During his visit, Carter learned how mail was delivered and witnessed the thrilling process of sorting mail and more, which has fueled his dream of someday becoming a mailman, too.The man and the little boy's connection isn't a surprise to Fredric Rolando, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers. In his opinion, kids respond to mailmen because letter carriers are a friendly part of the neighbourhood who bring something to their house every day and are someone they come to recognize and trust.4．What would Mike and Carter do every day?A．Enjoy the beautiful scenery of night.B．Send letters and talk with neighbours.C．Have an enjoyable picnic together.D．Visit the place where Mike worked.5．Why did Mike look forward to the end of a day?A．He wanted to finish his work early.B．He looked forward to going home.C．He enjoyed staying with the kid.D．He could work with his role model.6．From the last paragraph, we can infer that ________．A．mailmen play an important role in people's lifeB．children are taught to be careful of strangersC．mailmen are good at getting along with kidsD．kids should often come out to make new friends7．What would be the best title for the text?A．Hero Mailman Mike B．The Best ColleagueC．Little Boy's Big Dream D．An Unusual FriendshipPaperless office was first coined in 1975.Four decades later, we're still chasing(追逐) the paperless office dream. Take the financial(金融的) industry for example—it is one of the slower industries to hug digital transformation. Many financial institutions today still send out trade confirmations by mail. I can tell you from first－hand experience that going paperless is by no means impossible. The Centric Digital office is a paperless work environment where all the office operations go digital, which has amazed our business partners.Actually, companies need to stress the benefits of a digital culture for communications. Going paperless can save time and money. You could say goodbye to costly repairs, office supply orders, wasted employee time and so on. Besides, forbidding paper in the office forces information to be 100% digital, where you can make endless amounts of backups(备份), which easily increase transparency(透明). Not to mention, top talents want to work for digital companies.You might think the secret to a paperless company is purely technology. Well, not really. Thanks to products like iPads, smartphones and cloud services, the ability to go paperless is highly accessible. Yet, even with all this technology, companies continue to rely on paper. It's not because they don't have access to the technology, but because they're lacking the policies, organizational structure and a strong desire to change. In order to go paperless, companies need to change the way they think and operate. The decision needs to be made and carried out and everyone needs to work together to make it.Yes, the paperless office has been a very long time in the making—but it no longer has to be. With numerous amounts of software, services, apps, and technology available today, the only thing we need to do is make the decision to go paperless and see it through.8．The practice of going paperless in the financial industry is________.A．encouraging B．disappointingC．satisfying D．disgusting9．A paperless company can ________.A．raise staff salaryB．attract talented staffC．promote product salesD．increase time consumption10．What actually prevents people from going paperless?A．The equipment available.B．Operational research.C．The company policies.D．Technological limitations.11．The writer believes going paperless ________.A．still needs a long time preparationB．offers people a lot more chancesC．should be made to happen right nowD．brings convenience and trouble as wellMore than four decades ago, British scientist Robert Edwards first witnessed the miracle of human life growing inside a test tube at his Cambridge lab. Since that ground－breaking moment, more than four million babies have been born through IVF(体外受精) and in 2010 his great contribution to science was finally recognized as he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine.The prize for Dr. Edwards, who was given a Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award in 2008, includes a ￡900，000 cheque. The Nobel Assembly described IVF as “a milestone in modern medicine”.With the help of fellow scientist Patrick Steptoe, the Manchester－born physiologist developed IVF — leading to the birth of the world's first test tube baby. Dr. Steptoe died 10 years later but their work has transformed fertility(生育) treatment and given hope to millions of couples.It was a scientific breakthrough that changed the lives of millions of couples. They said, “His achievements have made it possible to treat infertility, a disease which makes humans unable to have a baby. This condition has been afflicting a large percentage of mankind, including more than 10% of all couples worldwide.”Professor Edwards, who has 5 daughters and 11 grandchildren, began his research at Cambridge University in 1963, after receiving his PhD in 1955.He once said, “The most important thing in life is having a child. Nothing is more special than a child.” With the help of fellow scientist Pa trick Steptoe, Prof. Edwards founded the Bourn Hall clinic in Cambridgeshire, which now treats more than 900 women a year. Each year, more than 30, 000 women in Britain now undergo IVF and 11，000 babies are born as a result of the treatment.But his work attracted widespread criticism from some scientists and the Catholic Church who said it was “unethical and immoral”.Martin Johnson, professor of reproductive(生殖的) sciences at the University of Cambridge, said the award was “long overdue”. He said, “We coul dn't understand why the Nobel has come so late but he is delighted —this is the cherry on the cake for him.”Professor Edwards was too ill to give interviews but a statement released by his family said he was “thrilled and delighted”.12．What is Robert Edwards' contribution to science?A．Challenging a disease which stops couples having a baby.B．Seeing the wonder of the first tube baby growing.C．Enabling millions of couples to live a better life.D．Helping couples with infertility to have test tube babies.13．What does the underlined word “afflicting” in Paragraph 4 most probably refer to?A．Troubling. B．Developing.C．Improving. D．Frightening.14．It can be inferred from Paragraph 6 and Paragraph 7 that ________.A．some people envied Professor Edwards for his being awardedB．different opinions were voiced on Professor Edwards' workC．Professor Edwards deserved the prize for his breakthroughD．the prize was late because the finding was first considered immoral15．What might be the best title for the passage?A．Life Stories of Robert EdwardsB．Preparations for Having a BabyC．Nobel Prize for IVF Expert EdwardsD．Treatment of Infertility in a Lab二、七选五With so many universities in the world, it is not hard to find your way to a university. But to get a quality education and valuable credentials(证书), you need to think about to attend and make the right choice.16．Study programDifferent universities offer different majors. The career you are interested in should guide you in finding the major. You can choose to go to a university that specializes in a specific area or you can find one that offers the course you are interested in. 17．Professional trainersUniversity professors and lectures own different abilities and the best you can do is ensure that the trainers at the university are qualified. If you are trained by an expert in the area, you are more likely to stand out in your area. 18．Only in this way can you get professionally trained.19．The tuition fees vary from one university to another and you need to make sure that you can afford the fees in the university you wish to attend. If you are a student with good grades, you may be likely to get a scholarship, so fees won't be a problem for you.Study durationThis may be determined by the course you want to take and the levels of the university. 20．And the duration may vary from university to university. When choosing a university, you should make sure it is suitable for you.A．University ranking in the worldB．Financial aspects of the universitiesC．Do careful research before you make up your mind.D．What really matters when you are selecting a university?E．A Bachelor's degree may take much longer than a Master's degree.F．Find out as much information about the teacher resources as you can.G．Therefore, think about what you really want to get from the study at university.三、完形填空In our discussion with people on how education can help them succeed in life, a woman remembered the first meeting of an introductory ___21___course about 20 years ago.The professor _____22___the lecture hall, placed upon his desk a large jar filled with dried beans(豆), and invited the students to ___23___ how many beans the jar contained. After ___24___ shouts of wildly wrong guesses the professor smiled a thin, dry smile, announced the ___25___ answer, and went on saying, “You have just ___26___an important lesson about science. That is: Never ___27__ your own senses.”Twenty years later，the___28___could guess what the professor had in mind. He __29____himself, perhaps, as inviting his students to start an exciting ____30__into an unknown world invisible to the ___31___， which can be discovered only through scientific ___32___. But the seventeen－year－old girl could not accept or even ___33___ the invitation. She was just __34___ to understand the world.And she ____35__ that her first－hand experience could be the _36____. The professor, however, said that it was ____37__. He was taking away her only ___38___ for knowing and was providing her with no substitute(替代). “I remember feeling small and ___39___，” the woman says, “and I did the only thing I could do. I __40____ the course that afternoon, and I haven't gone near science since.”21．A．art B．history C．science D．math22．A．searched for B．looked at C．got through D．marched into23．A．count B．guess C．report D．watch24．A．warning B．giving C．turning away D．listening to25．A．ready B．possible C．correct D．difficult26．A．learned B．prepared C．taught D．taken27．A．lose B．trust C．sharpen D．show28．A．lecturer B．scientist C．speaker D．woman29．A．described B．respected C．saw D．served30．A．voyage B．movement C．change D．rush31．A．professor B．eye C．knowledge D．light32．A．model B．senses C．spirit D．methods33．A．hear B．make C．present D．refuse34．A．suggesting B．beginning C．pretending D．waiting35．A．believed B．doubted C．proved D．explained36．A．growth B．strength C．faith D．truth37．A．firm B．interesting C．wrong D．acceptable38．A．task B．tool C．success D．connection39．A．cruel B．proud C．frightened D．brave40．A．dropped B．started C．passed D．missed第II卷（非选择题）四、用所给词的正确形式填空阅读下列句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
【20套试卷合集】湖南师大附中2019-2020学年英语高二上期中模拟试卷含答案
2019-2020学年高二上英语期中模拟试卷含答案1. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Read aloud to herself.B. Go to the library.C. Talk with her neighbor.2. How does the man go to work?A. By car.B. By bus .C. On foot.3. What’s the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Neighbors.B. Couple.C. Classmates.4. Where did the woman see the 5,000-year-old bread?A. In Egypt.B. In China.C. In England.5. How much does the man have to pay?A. $10.B. $20.C. $30.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How is the woman feeling now?A. Nervous.B. Disappointed.C. Happy.7. What is the woman learning?A. How to play the piano.B. How to paint and draw.C. How to cook.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When did the accident take place?A. At 830.B. At 840.C. At 845.9. What caused the accident?A. A black dog.B. A black car.C. A white car.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
湖南省湖南师范大学附属中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
C．Kidney failure.D．Muscle weakness.
3．What is the main purpose of the passage?
A．To teach patients ways for quick recovery.
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They really hit it off over the past nine months, when Carter started bringing his neighbourhood postman, known affectionately as “Mailman Mike”， some water and a snack. The mailman brought the preschooler candy in return. The two have teamed up every day for a few minutes of delivering mail and chatting with fellow residents.
湖南省湖南师大附中2020-2021学年高二上学期期中英语试题
湖南省湖南师大附中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Black PantherType:AdventureRunning Time: 134 min.Director:Ryan CooglerActors:Chadwick Boseman,Michael B．JordanWith his father having died in the Civil War, Challa is the new ruler of the advanced kingdom of Wakanda. As the king,whenever a challenger for the crown announces his intentions, he must give up his powers and take them on in a physical challenge.The FavouriteType:DramaRunning Time: 120 min.Director: Yorgos LanthimosActors:Emma Stone,Rachel WeiszIn the early 18th century, with Britain and France at war,a fragile Queen Anne occupies the throne as her close friend Lady Sarah Churchill governs the country in her stead,while tending to Anne' s ill health and changeable temper.Green BookType:DramaRunning Time: 130 min.Director: Peter FarrellyActors: Viggo Mortensen,Mahershala AliTony Lip,an uneducated Italian American who's known for using his fists to get his way,is hired to drive world-class, famous pianist Don Shirley on a concert tour from Midwest to the Deep South. They must rely on"The Negro Motorist Green Book"to guide them to the few settlements that were then safe for blacks.A Star Is BornType:MusicalRunning Time: 135 min.Director: Bradley CooperActors:Bradley Cooper,Lady GagaWhen country music star Jackson Maine stops at a bar for a drink after a concert, he's both entertained and attracted by young nightclub singer Ally. He discovers that she writes songs as well as she is a talented singer, but hasn't had a chance to perform because of her look. 1．Which two films both looked into life of artists?A．Black Panther and The Favourite.B．A Star Is Born and Green Book.C．The Favourite and Green Book.D．A Star Is Born and The Favourite.2．The film about the rights of black people belongs to______.A．adventureB．musicalC．dramaD．comedy3．Who works as a director and actor?A．Ryan Coogler.B．Yorgos Lanthimos.C．Peter Farrelly.D．Bradley Cooper.More than £5,500 has been raised after a plea last Monday by a vet Dr. Scott Miller. Scott said, “I would like to say a massive thank-you to express readers from myself, from Australia and from the koalas. It's amazing that people from across the world can see how significant the catastrophe has been. I do appreciate that people are being very supportive and reaching into their pockets.” An area, a third of the size of Britain is estimated to have been destroyed since the fire began in September.On Friday a state of emergency was declared in the capital Canberra, with residents told to prepare to leave the area as fires on the suburb threatened to spread. And so far, a billion animals are feared to have died, including 25,000 koalas.Last week Scott told how he had visited his homeland, helping to save wildlife onKangaroo Island off the coast of Adelaide. While there he rescued a mother and a baby koala who were stuck in a tree. The pair were rushed to a field hospital on the island to be treated.The mum had severe burns to her paws and was badly dehydrated, while her baby son had an eye injury and was underweight.According to Scott, who has appeared on ITV's This Morning and BBC's Blue Peter, the mother is showing "great signs of improvement" and her wounds are starting to heal. The baby has undergone surgery on his eye and is "recovering from the anesthetic and doing well". But the mother remains dehydrated so isn't producing enough milk to feed the baby. At the moment they're being housed severally but there is the hope that when the baby is a little stronger he will be able to be returned to his mother.Even after they recover, the pair will probably spend their lives in an enclosure while the bush takes years to recover. Even more sadly, patients are still coming in thick and fast. Each of these animals is requiring to be housed and fed, and regular medical treatment to their injuries. 4．What can be inferred from the first two paragraphs?A．Dr. Scott donated more than £5,500. B．Residents were asked to return to Canberra.C．A large area of Britain has been destroyed. D．Numerous animals may have lost their lives.5．What did Dr. Scott do in his homeland?A．He worked hard in a field hospital on the island.B．He tried to rescue the wildlife on Kangaroo Island.C．He hosted the ITV's This Morning and BBC's Blue Peter.D．He carefully looked after the mother and the baby koalas.6．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 4 mean?A．Separately. B．Seriously. C．Successfully. D．Sympathetically. 7．What's the best title of the passage?A．An unexpected fire B．Generous donation C．Koalas' recovery D．Koala rescueEvery time we get on a plane, we’re asked to either turn off our phones or change them to flight mode —it’s for “security reasons”. But according to The Conversation website, having to turn our phones off on a plane is “a service issue, not a safety one”.When we speak on our phones in the air, they can cause interference to the aircraft’s radiosand pilots can hear this interference in their headphones. “It’s the same noise you’ll be fa miliar with, if you put your mobile too close to a speaker,” the Mirror noted. “It is not safety-critical, but is annoying for sure.” Though speaking on a phone during a flight isn’t dangerous, from the viewpoint of service, it isn’t still a good idea. Whe n we make or receive a call on the ground, we connect to a cell tower that deals with all calls within an 80-kilometer radius (半径). As we move from place to place we are “handed on” to different cell towers. As US scientist Sven Bilen explains, for this sy stem to work, there are “built-in” expectations: There shouldn’t be too many “handoffs” and people shouldn’t be traveling faster than car speeds. “Of course, phone users should be close to the ground.” he added. If we were to make phone calls while we flew, however, none of these expectations would be met. And even worse, our cellphones would stop working.But now things are beginning to change. If we still can’t speak during a flight, we can use other phone functions. For example, Airbus A330 of Emirates Airlines has inflight WiFi to make passengers send and receive short messages in the air. In the future, as Bilen points out, it may be possible for air travelers to make and receive calls freely. The breakthrough could be “pico cells”, which are small cell towers on the plane itself. There would no longer be connections made between phones and the ground and therefore there would be no danger of disturbance of phone service.One day, perhaps, we will be chatting in the air as much as we chat on the ground. 8．Why is making a phone call NOT allowed on a plane?A．Because it will pose a threat to their safety.B．Because it can guarantee a better service.C．Because it fails to be connected to the cell tower.D．Because it may cause annoying noise to pilots.9．How many “built-in” expectations are mentioned to help make a call?A．One.B．Two.C．Three.D．Four.10．What can we infer from the passage?A．People need to travel slower than airplane speeds while phoning.B．Pico cells may contribute to free phone calls on a plane.C．Undisturbed phone service has been provided by airlines.D．Passengers can receive calls on Airbus A330 through inflight WiFi.11．Where is the text most likely from?A．A newspaper.B．An official document.C．A guidebook.D．A science fiction story.Plant breeding is the science of changing the characteristics of plants in order to produce desired ones. Genes in a plant are what determine what type of characteristics it will have. Plant breeders try to create a specific outcome of plants and potentially new plant varieties by changing the genes of the plants through breeding, which is making new plants from parents of different varieties or species.People all over the world are arguing about its benefits and disadvantages. Some people use the technology to produce desired characteristics of plants and animals. Other people are concerned that the genetically engineered plants may harm the environment and worried that they may be dangerous for people to eat.There are many reasons for changing plants in this way. International development agencies believe that breeding new crops is important for ensuring food security by developing new varieties that are higher yielding, disease-resistant, drought-tolerant or regionally adapted to different environments and growing conditions. For example, some genetically engineered plants can live through frost or draught. As a result,farmers can make more profit because fewer plants will die.Some genetically engineered plants are more nutritious. They have less fat,taste better or stay fresher than non-genetically engineered plants. This will allow people to buy better-quality fruit and vegetables. Some can resist natural pests and viruses spread by insects. This reduces the amount of chemical needed to kill pests, which is helpful to the environment.However, genetically engineered plants can cause unexpected problems. Genetically engineered plants that resist pests may pass on that characteristic to a wild relative. This may cause the wild plant to spread fast, because pests are not naturally killing it. They can also harm animals. A type of corn has been developed which kills a species of insect that destroys it. The pollen from this corn, however, can also kill monarch butterflies-the most beautiful of allbutterflies, which do not harm the corn.Genetic engineering is a very new science and we have a lot to learn about the good it can do and the damage it can cause. The main concern is that not enough tests are being done to ensure it is safe.12．According to the passage, what is the purpose of plant breeding?A．To beautify the environment. B．To change the genes of plants.C．To produce preferable plant varieties. D．To assess the value of the practice. 13．Why could plant breeding ensure food security?A．Because higher production is guaranteed. B．Because farmers can make more money. C．Because drought and frost hardly happen. D．Because food is of better quality. 14．How can some genetically engineered plants benefit the environment?A．Some beautiful butterflies are killed. B．Less harmful chemicals are used. C．The food they produce taste better or stay fresher. D．They can adapt to different environments.15．What’s the author’s attitude toward plant breeding?A．Doubtful. B．Disapproving. C．Objective. D．Supportive.二、七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。
湖南省湖南师大附中2020-2021学年高二上学期期中英语试题(解析版)
本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了兽医Scott Miller在澳大利亚森林大火中积极救助考拉的事迹，介绍了他救助一对考拉母子的经过以及它们的恢复情况。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“And so far, a billion animals are feared to have died, including 25,000 koalas.(到目前为止ቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱ大约有十亿只动物死亡，其中包括两万五千只考拉。)”可推知，大量动物可能因为火灾失去了生命。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“In the future, as Bilen points out, it may be possible for air travelers to make and receive calls freely. The breakthrough could be “pico cells”, which are small cell towers on the plane itself.”可知，Bilen指出，在未来，航空旅客可以免费拨打和接听电话。突破可能是“微型电池”，这是飞机上的小型电池塔。由此推知，pico cells有助于飞机上无障碍通话的实现。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“As US scientist Sven Bilen explains, for this system to work, there are “built-in” expectations: There shouldn’t be too many “handoffs” and people shouldn’t be traveling faster than car speeds. “Of course, phone users should be close to the ground.” he added.”可知，正如美国科学家Sven Bilen解释的那样，要让这个系统工作，有“内在的”期望：不应该有太多的“交接”，并且人们的旅行速度不应该超过汽车的速度。“当然，手机用户应该靠近地面。”他补充道。由此可知，一共有三个“内在的”期望被提到来帮助打电话，分别是不应该有太多“交接”、人们的旅行速度不应该超过汽车的速度、电话用户应该靠近地面。故选C。