河南省周口市中英文学校2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 含答案

周口中英文学校2020-2021学年下期高二期中考试

英语试题

第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)

第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，

并在答题卡上将其涂黑。

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Summer is that time of this year 2020 when everyone looks to escape from the boring activities of life. So bring your kids to join us to have fun in the summer camp. Outdoor Word Game：

All you need to do is setting up many huge letters that can be easily moved. These letters will help kids spell out certain words. Teenagers would also love something like this as it gives them the opportunity to spend their time in learning new words. Spray Painting：

To bring out the creativity in a person, an activity centered on spray painting is the perfect way to get those creative juices flowing. All you need to do is providing plain white T-shirt and some cans of colored spray paint. It will be quite surprising to see some of the original ideas that will flow from individuals.

Outdoor Twister：

A person will be in charge of monitoring the game and will call out colors which can be placed outdoors. Participants have the task of placing either their hands or legs on the same color. A fun and exciting game focuses on hand - eye coordination (协调). The Maze （迷宫）：

One of the most fun games is the hallway maze game where a maze is constructed from either toilet paper or strings of paper. The chosen participant is then asked to make his way through the maze within a limited time without touching paper. This is one of the best and entertaining summer camp ideas for kids and adults also. 21. What should you prepare for Spray Painting? A. Some juice cans. B. Some huge letters. C. Some white T-shirts and paint. D. Some toilet paper. 22. What is the rule of the maze game? A. Participants must be teens or kids only. B. Participants must do the game outdoors.

C. Participants must use either their hands or legs. D. Participants must avoid touching the construction. 23. Who is the text probably intended for?

A. Kids. B. Parents. C. Teachers. D. Teenagers.

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B

I stood behind the curtain, my hands shaking. As I listened to the crowd laugh at the host's jokes, I thought about why I believed I could do that. Two months earlier, I had signed up for improv（即兴表演）classes at a local theater, along with four other graduate students.

When I first heard about the improv classes, I was torn. I feared getting on stage and performing in front of strangers. However, I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D., so it seemed like a perfect opportunity to improve my communication ability and gain confidence thinking on my feet.

During our first class, we learned the key concept of improv: “yes, and”. If someone says that rhinos are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We don't question the logic; we say “yes” and continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong. To do this effectively, we have to avoid second-guessing ourselves. Sometimes scenes go in unexpected directions. The best improv happens when performers stay open to different possibilities. Over time, I started to enjoy our classes. I also became better at listening and communicating clearly in the moment.

That training came in handy 6 months ago, when I was giving a seminar about my science research. An audience member surprised me with a question that didn't grow out of the information I had presented. Instead of getting perplexed, I used that approach, and it helped me find an appropriate answer.

Last year, I used that approach when dealing with confusing data. Instead of getting discouraged, I kept exploring the data and ended up identifying a new type of cell — one that wasn't behaving as expected. If I hadn't stayed open to the possibility that the results were real, I would have missed out on the most exciting finding of my Ph.D. program so far.

24 The author expected that the improv classes could help him ________.

A. gain better skills in communicating B. rid his fear of appearing on the stage C. recover from a mental illness D. learn how to think independently 25. What is the key to improv?

A. Pretending to be clever. B. Understanding different scenes. C. Accepting unexpected possibilities. D. Asking others some questions. 26. What does the underlined word “perplexed” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Amused. B. Confused. C. Surprised. D. Disappointed. 27. What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph? A. He failed in exploring the new cell.

B. He got stuck after finding unexpected data. C. Science research made him more confident.

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D. The improve skill helped him a lot in his Ph.D. studies.

C

I lay in the hospital bed with my sixyearold daughter, Elizabeth, holding her in my arms. “Mommy, will you stay with me the whole time？” she asked, looking up. “You know I can't be in the operating room，” I said carefully, not wanting to frighten her. “But Daddy and I will be waiting right outside.” Elizabeth nodded, but her eyes looked troubled.

Elizabeth had broken her right leg in July. Seven months later, it still hadn't healed (康复). In fact, it had gotten worse. She was here in the hospital for surgery (手术)．

I wanted to tell her that everything would be okay and promise that this would be the last time she'd have to go through this. But what if something went wrong again? How could I comfort my daughter when I needed comfort myself?

There was a knock at the door. A nurse? I thought. Time to say goodbye already? But the woman who came in wasn't a nurse. “Hi，” the woman said. “I'm a volunteer here, and I've got something for Elizabeth.” She handed a brightblue box to my daughter.

Elizabeth sat up and took the box. She opened it and started pulling out goodies one by one — candies, stickers, a lovely toy in the shape of a star. She hugged the star, perking_up for the first time since she entered the hospital. “Thank you，” she said. “I love them.” There was a big smile on her face. It had been so long since I saw that big smile.

The gift was a great comfort not only to my daughter, but also to me. 28．Why did the author's daughter feel upset?

A．She would have surgery on her arm. B．The author had no time to play with her. C．The author couldn't stay in the operating room. D．She had to stay in the hospital for a long time.

29．The author didn't make any promise because ________.

A．she wasn't sure of the result herself B．there was no time for her to do so C．she believed everything would be okay D．she thought there was no need for her to do so

30. Why did the woman come in?

A. To offer a gift B. To say goodbye

C. To comfort the author D. To get all the things ready

31．The underlined part “perking up” means “________”． A．having a rest B．becoming cheerful C．doing her best D．thinking carefully

D

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For more than a century it was thought that a beautiful face was appealing

because it was a collection of average features. Using his computer system,Dr David Perrett of the University of St Andrews has challenged the theory. In a key

experiment,photographs of women were ranked tor their attractiveness by a number of volunteers Two composite pictures were then created; one,tile average of all the pictures,the other made lrom those rated most attractive. Although the faces looked very similar at first sight,most people said they preferred the composite of most attractive faces.

“The conclusion I reached,\" said Dr Perrett was that the most attractive face was

not average. If you look at famous film stars and supermodels,most of them have ideal (理想的) features 一 larger than normal eyes,higher arched eyebrows,slightly

smaller noses,and higher cheekbones. Even popular cartoon characters such as Betty Boop,Yasmin from Aladdin and Bambi have big eyes,small tumed-up noses,big

mouths and small chins. And if these features are exaggerated,the attractiveness rating

goes up even more. Julia Roberts is a good example of this.\"

But what do scientists make of men，s faces? Do men with large eyes,high

cheekbones and a small chin have the same appeal? Researchers were a bit shocked at the top-ranking male face. They expected it to have the classic square jaw and strong cheekbones,but instead,women seem to prefer men with gentle faces.

Dr Perrett puts forward a reason to explain why so many women now go for baby-faced stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Jude Law. Women like a man with (女性化的) face because he is more likely to make a kinder and more trustworthy husband and father.

But do these ideals of beauty manage to cross cultural boundaries? Are the same

features considered to be attractive all over the world? A worldwide study carried out by Professor Cunningham of the University of Louisville,Kentucky concluded that there were only very subtle differences between different cultures. In other

words,although there might be a little truth in the old saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder,by and large,we all seem to be attracted to the same things. 32. Dr Perrett reached his conclusion mainly by __________.

A. telling true stories B. setting down general rules

C. making comparisons D. following the order of importance

33. According to Dr Perrett's theory,Julia Roberts is considered very __________. A. trustworthy B.intelligent C. successful D. appealing 34. Which of the following features of men is most attractive to women? A. Large eyes. B. Big mouths. C. Baby faces D. High cheekbones.

35. According to the author,people from different cultures _________.

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A. seem to have the similar standard of beauty

B. have completely different views about beauty C. have managed to cross cultural boundaries D. seem little attention to their differences

第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，共10分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两

项为多余选项

How to Set Goals

Whether you have small dreams or high expectations,setting goals allows you to plan how you want to move through life.Some achievements can take a lifetime to attain,while others can be completed in a day. 36 Determine your life goals.Ask yourself some important questions about what you want for your life.What do you want to achieve: today,in a year,in your lifetime?The answers to this question can be as general as \"I want to be happy,\"or \"I want to help people.\" 37

Set specific goals.Be specific and realistic about what it is that you want to

achieve.Research shows that setting a specific goal makes you more likely to achieve it. 38 For example,\"Be healthier\"is too big and vague to be a helpful goal.\"I want to eat more vegetables,and I want to run a marathon.\"is better.

Write out your goals.Be detailed,be clear,and include your steps. 39 Keep your list in a place where you can get informed frequently.This will help keep you motivated.

40 You may find yourself set in your ways concerning broad life goals,but take the time to re-evaluate your smaller goals.Are you accomplishing them according to your timeline?Are they still necessary to keep you on track towards your larger life goals?Allow yourself the flexibility to make some small changes to your goals. A.Adjust your goals.

B.Track and measure your progress. C.Having deadlines will keep you motivated.

D.Consider what you hope to achieve in 10,15,or 20 years. E.Here are some important ideas that you may find helpful.

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F.Writing them down tends to make them feel a little more real. G.Remember that you may need to break large goals into smaller goals.

第三部分 语言运用（共两小节，满分45分）

第一节 完型填空（共20题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。

I was almost about to give up my dream. It was an extremely 41 time in my life. A few years ago, I felt as though my 42 was falling apart. Everything seemed to be going wrong for me. I was 43 , trying to finish my college degree while keeping a night job as a 44 . The real bad situation was that I had received my 45 on the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test), a test that 46 if one is admitted into a medical school, and I had done too poorly to 47 the right to enter the college. I felt that all those years with little sleep and hard work were a total 48 . Wondering about the loss of my hopes, I was very

49 . I thought I should 50 another career since this didn't work. And I didn't want to stay a nurse as a part-time job all the time and 51 be reminded of a failed dream 52 I saw all the new, young doctors all the time.

As I cried to my mother, she told me to pray for guidance. That was all I could do, and so I 53 that. A few days later, a close friend of mine was 54 me over the phone as I cried. He told me that President Abraham Lincoln had many failures in his early life but that finally he was a(n) 55 . His image appeared in my mind which said, “Failed. Failed. Failed. And then ... Persistence(坚持)”

It was clear to me that this was a message — not to 56 . From that day on, things started getting 57 and the problems started fixing themselves. Most 58 , today I am working hard and 59 for the MCAT to continue my dream.

This story told me 60 help shape my life as I believe it was sent to as guidance. 41. A. hard

42. A. friendship 43. A. excited 44. A. doctor 45. A. mark 46. A. checks 47. A. ask 48. A. mistake

B. meaningless B. career B. worried B. housekeeper B. payment B. decides B. get

B. experience C. boring C. family

C. overworked C. teacher C. message C. describes C. refuse C. loss D. free D. world D. lucky D. nurse D. letter

D. introduces D. protect D. waste

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49. A. angry 50. A. end 51. A. finally 52. A. if 53. A. did

54. A. teaching 55. A. example 56. A. go away 57. A. worse

58. A. importantly 59. A. calling 60. A. friends

B. calm B. support B. always B. since

B. understood B. comforting B. success B. turn up B. better B. difficultly B. leaving B. parents

C. sad C. create C. gradually C. as

C. removed C. punishing C. loser C. show off C. clearer C. likely C. preparing C. books

D. happy D. find

D. indirectly D. once D. doubted D. hurting D. businessman D. give up D. crazier D. effectively D. hoping D. classmates

第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

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。

The Spring Festival is the most important festival for the Chinese people, a time 61 all family members get together just like Christmas in the west. Nowadays more and more 62 (country) around the world are holding celebrations for Chinese Spring Festival and it has become increasingly popular. What’s more, not only are these attended and enjoyed by Chinese citizens 63 (live)abroad, by many other nationalities, too.

Shopping centers have been organizing events and activities 65 (celebrate) Chinese Spring Festival for years, while concerts and other performances prove to be 66 big success. Tickets for the 2017 Grand Chinese New Year Concert in St Petersburg sold out, 67 90% of the audience local Russians. People are also discovering the fun of interacting with the celebrations, rather than 68 (simple)watching as part of an audience. Over 1,000 Ghanaian junior high school students got up on stage to perform Chinese songs and dances. Students in New York City, meanwhile, have been able to enjoy an official day’s holiday for Chinese Spring Festival since it 69 (begin)in 2016.

It seems that Chinese Spring Festival is becoming a 70 (globe) celebration of joy and love.

第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分) 第一节 短文改错 (满分10分)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误

仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\\）划掉。

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修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。

注意：

1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

On the cold morning, my brother suddenly became unconscious. He then rushed to hospital and it turned out that she had a severe brain disease. When he finally came back home, we did that most families would do. We tried to help him as many as we could. One afternoon, he was home alone for a few hours. When we returned, all the furnitures in his bedroom had been rearranged. My mom asked in surprise, “Who does that?” My brother replied delighted, “Me.” At that moment, we were all greatly amazed at that he had recovered a lot and had the strength to moving things.

第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）

假如你是李华，你接受了外教 Henry的邀请，去参加4月23日为庆祝世界读书日而举行的英语演讲比赛，现你因祖母要过百岁寿辰无法参加。请你给 Henry写一封信，表达歉意并推荐你的好友王平参加。 内容包括：1.表示道歉；2.说明理由；3推荐王平。 注意：1.词数不少于100；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：World Book Day世界读书日

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高二英语期中

阅读理解：

21-23 CDB 24-27 A C BD 28-31 CAAB 32-35 CDCA

36-40 EDGFA

完形填空：

41-45 ADCDA 46-50 BBDCD 51-55 BCABB

56-60 DBACA

语法填空：

61. when 62. countries 63. living . but 65. to celebrate 66. a 67. with 68. simply 69. began 70. global 改错 (每题1分)

1. the→a 2. He后加was 3. he→she 4. that→what 5. many→much 6. furnitures→furniture 7. does→did 8. delighted→delightedly 9. amazed后去掉at 10. moving→move 书面表达： Dear Henry,

I’m Li Hua. I’m writing to make an apology for not being able to attend the speech contest held on April 23rd in celebration of World Book Day.

My whole family will go to the countryside to visit my grandmother that day, because it will be her 100th birthday. All

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my relatives will come back from distant places. A great party will be organized that day, which is such a grand event that I can’t miss. Would it be possible for me to recommend Wang Ping to take my place? Wang Ping is a brilliant student, who is good at English.

I sincerely hope you can understand my situation and accept my apology.Looking forward to your reply.

Yours, Li Hua

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