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1、高二英语期中考试第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。1. How long will the man have to wait for the post office to open?A. 10 minutes.B. 15 minutes. C. 20 minutes.
2、2. What is the man going to do during the summer vacation?A. Go camping. B. Visit his parents. C. Visit his friends in London.3. What is the woman doing?A. Arguing.B. Apologizing. C. Complaining.4. Why did the woman call?A. To ask to borrow some CDs.B. To ask whether Bill can come to the party.C. To
3、 pass on some information about the party.5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Boss and secretary. B. Teacher and student. C. Customer and waitress.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
4、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. What is Linda famous for?A.Collecting stones. B. Traveling. C. Painting.7. What is the mans opinion of Lindas stones?A. Impressive. B. Priceless. C. Imaginative.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where does this dialogue take place?A. In the police station. B. At the womans hou
5、se. C. In the street.9.What did the woman do when the thief ran away?A. She ran after him. B. She called the police. C. She shouted loudly. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. When did the two speakers last meet?A. Eight months ago. B. Two years ago. C. Three years ago.11. What did the woman do when she was in Chi
6、na?A. She was a computer programmer. B. She was an editor. C.She was a journalist.12. Where does the woman come from?A. Britain B. China. C.Canada.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why would the man prefer to rent an apartment near the elementary school?A. He teaches there.B. He once lived there. C. His son stud
7、ies there.14. Which price would the man prefer?A. $480.B. $550. C. $600.15. Which kind of apartment would the man prefer?A. One with furniture in it.B. One without a kitchen. C. An empty one. 16. What can you learn from the conversation?A. The woman lost the keys to the two apartments.B. The man mig
8、ht take a look at the two apartments.C. The man isnt interested in either of the two apartments.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who designed the White House?A. George Washington.B. James Hoban. C. John Adams. 18. Who were the first people to live in the White House?A. John Adams and his wife.B. George Washing
9、ton and his wife.C. The third president of the US and his wife.19. How many rooms does the White House have?A. 123.B. 132. C. 232.20. Whats the speaker describing?A. The history of the White House. B. The structure of the White House.C. Some presidents who have lived in the White House.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满
10、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。AChina Danxia is an impressive and unique landscape of great natural beauty, containing several component parts which have the most interest sites as well as cultural and local attractions to keep visitors busy.Ready to explore this char
11、acteristic landform in China? Here are the destinations for you.Danxia Mountain(Guangdong Province)Danxia Mountain is a noted scenic area in Shaoguan, the northern part of Guangdong Province. It is described as a “world-famous UNESCO park of China”. There are a number of temples located on the mount
12、ain range and visitors can enjoy many scenic walks in the area. There is also a river that winds through the mountain area and boat trips along the river are offered to visitors.Golden Lake (Fujian Province)Golden Lake is located in the northwest of Fujian Province. Golden Lake is surrounded by moun
13、tains and forests. Stone bamboo shoots stand tall with springs flowing through them. There are more than 1,000 historic sites, such as the Baishuiji waterfall, lovers peak, and the 5-kilometer-long calm lake. It is also regarded as “Lake of Gold” by tourists at home and abroad.Longhu Mountain (Jiang
14、xi Province)Longhu Mountain is located in Jiangxi Province. It is famous for being one of the birthplaces of Taoism, as many Taoist temples were originally built upon the mountainside. It is particularly important to the Zhengyi Dao as the Shangqing Temple and the Mansion of the Taoist Master are lo
15、cated here. It is known as one of the Four Sacred Mountains of Taoism.Langshan Mountain (Hunan Province)Langshan Mountain, one of Chinas National Geological Parks, is famous for its unique landform, covering an area of 108 square which is filled with rich tourism resources. There are more than 500 s
16、cenic spots in Langshan Mountain, among which the most famous are Tianyi, Chili Peak, Fuyi River, and the Xicun Ancient Dwelling.21. What can we learn about Danxia Mountain?A. It has a calm lake. B. It includes Tianyi Lane.C.It offers boat trips. D. It is famous for its temples.22. If you are intere
17、sted in Chinese ancient philosophy, you may go to_.A. Longhu MountainB. Golden LakeC. Danxia MountainD. Langshan Mountain23. What do the four attractions have in common?A. They are all located in Northwest China.B. They all have temples and forests.C. They all have typical Danxia landforms.D. They a
18、re all world-famous parks.BChinese delivery driver, Gao Zhixiao, was featured on the cover of Time magazine in March because of his sense of commitment. Alongside five others, he was picked by the magazine as one of heroes during the novel coronavirus outbreak.Ever since COVID-19 broke out, many res
19、taurants have shut down or switched to takeout-only services. Millions of people have been staying at home to avoid getting infected. “People choose to order food online or buy fruit and vegetables to cook at home,” Gao told Time. As a result, delivery orders dramatically increased, placing a huge b
20、urden on delivery companies.Born into a poor family in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Gao started to make a living in Beijing at age 16.After the novel coronavirus broke out, Gao hesitated for a second to continue working, but then picked up orders because he thought customers might be in need.D
21、ue to the danger of person-to-person transmission, Gao must take care to avoid spreading viruses on his route around Beijing, including taking a regular health test and spending 20 minutes disinfecting his motorcycle and clothes each morning. Besides delivering goods, Gao once willingly cooked for a
22、n elderly customer who was living alone at her home.It is the commitment of ordinary people like Gao that has made the biggest contributions in the fight against COVID-19.24.What can we know from Paragraph 1?A. Gao manages a delivery company.B. Gao comes from a rich family.C. Gao was the only one to
23、 deliver food during the novel coronavirus outbreak.D.Gao was chosen on the cover of Time magazine due to his selfless commitment.25.Why did delivery orders dramatically increase according to the passage?A.People were too lazy to go out for meals.B.There was a discount if people chose delivery order
24、s.C.People were afraid of being infected with the novel coronavirus by going out.D.People were asked to order food online by the government.26.Which of the following words can best describe Gao Zhixiao?A.Brave and humorous.B.Selfless and warm-hearted. C.Hard-working and honest.D.Positive and selfles
25、s.27.Whats the best title of this passage?A.A Delivery Hero B.The Horrible PandemicC.A Brave Heart Beats Anything D.Never Say NeverCThe biggest challenge faced by travelers, especially those who like to have a backpacking trip is how to ensure a steady supply of clean clothes. Now, thanks to a great
26、 invention called Scrubba Wash Pack, that worry may be a thing of the past.The portable washing machine was invented by Ash Newland in 2010, while he was planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Struck by the limited packing space, he got inspiration from traditional washboards to create a bag that could
27、be used to clean clothes. Then he quitted his career as a lawyer and focused on perfecting the bags design. By 2012, the bag was ready for the public. It weighed only 180 grams and required very little storage space, making it perfect for anyone wishing to travel light. Not surprisingly, the bag whi
28、ch was worth 55 dollars was an instant hit with travelers, university students and even passengers. However, Newland was not satisfied. He still saw a disadvantage with his invention dirty clothes had to be carried around in a separate bag! The recently introduced Scrubba Wash Pack solves that probl
29、em. In order to make the pack active, dirty clothes are placed inside the bag along with two or three liters of water. The bag is then shut tightly to ensure all air is squeezed out and the colors are massaged for a few minutes. After a quick wash, they are clean and ready to be dried. According to
30、Newland, the pack can clean anything from jeans to smelly socks! Whats even more amazing is that with a capacity to hold 13 liters of water, it can be used to wash more clothes at a time. The best part is that the 99-dollar pack that will be available for sale later this year，only weighs 300 grams a
31、nd is completely foldable, making it easy to store when its not in use. With the Scrubba Wash Pack, wandering through foreign cities searching for a washing shop, or paying for washing machines may soon be a thing of the past.28. What led Ash Newland to create the Scrubba Wash Pack?A. His personal e
32、xperience. B. A traditional washboard.C. His interest in invention. D. His job requirement.29. Why wasnt Ash Newland satisfied with his former invention?A. Clothes couldnt be washed well. B. The invention was not so convenient.C. The bag couldnt contain enough water. D. The cost of the invention was
33、 very high.30. It can be inferred that the improved Scrubba Wash Pack _.A. turns to be much environmentally friendly B. will replace the traditional washing machinesC. will be widely used by more travelers in the future D. can encourage more people to travel a long distance31. Whats the passage main
34、ly about?A. Introducing a great new invention. B. Explaining the development of backpack.C. Listing some common problems for travelers. D. Comparing two kinds of washing machines.DDrinking coffee as soon as one wakes up from a nights sleep greatly affects metabolism(新陈代谢)and blood sugar responses. S
35、cientists published this in the British Journal of Nutrition.In the study, the UK researchers let 29 healthy men and women take part in three different overnight experiments. In the first two scenes, participants were given a sugary drink upon waking first from a normal nights sleep, and then again
36、after a greatly disturbed nights sleep. In the third, their sleep was similar, but they were given a strong black coffee 30 minutes before having the sugary drink.Blood samples from participants were taken following the sugary drinking each experiment. Results showed that one night of disturbed slee
37、p did not worsen the participants blood sugar responses at breakfast when compared to a normal night of sleep. However, strong black coffee consumed before breakfast increased the blood sugar response by around 50 percent.By drinking such kind of drink after breakfast,UK researchers found that our b
38、odies, ability to break down our food healthily is completely improved. Examining the effects of broken sleep and morning coffee through a range of different metabolic markers, researchers found that, while one night of poor sleep had a limited effect on metabolism, drinking coffee before breakfast
39、could have a negative effect on blood sugar control.“We know that nearly half of us will wake in the morning and, before doing anything else, drink coffee-the more tired we feel, the stronger the coffee is. This study is important and has far-reaching health influences, and it indeed shakes some cof
40、fee drinkers. Up to now we have had limited knowledge about what this is doing to our bodies, in particular for our metabolic and blood sugar control, so we have a long way to go. said Professor James Bette, co-director of the Centre for Nutrition at the University of Bath.32. How did the UK researc
41、hers get the result of the experiment?A. By comparative experiments.B.By theoretical analysis.C. By doing questionnaires.D. By consulting journals.33. What can we learn from the experiment?A. A poor night sleep surely affects blood sugar responses.B. Drinking coffee after breakfast does much harm to
42、 health.C. Having strong drinks has a good effect on ones metabolism.D Drinking coffee at different time has different effects on health.34. What does James Bette think of the study?A. It makes no sense.B.It remains to be continued.C. It is limited and blind.D. It is particular and precise.35. What
43、is the text mainly about?A. How much coffee one should drink a day.B. What weakens ones blood sugar responses.C. Harms of drinking coffee before breakfast.D.The effective procedure for blood sugar control.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。Tips for Procrastinators (拖
44、延者)You manage to finish and hand the project in on time, but you feel exhausted. Then, your teacher says, “Get ready. We will start the test in 5 minutes.” _36_Many of us are guilty of delaying doing what we should do. At the same time, we might risk missing a deadline and not getting a good mark. I
45、t is also very stressful. Here are some tips for procrastinators on how to get your work done ahead of time.Create a to-do list. Creating a list will help organize your work and ideas while keeping you on track. _37_ Keep it up to date by checking off completed tasks as you go along. This will keep
46、you focused and orderly._38_ Chances are, you wont be able to get a lot of work done when youre tired. Finding a time of day when you are full of energy will get you to be more productive.Choose reliable study partners. Working with study partners will encourage you to complete the task at hand and
47、ensure that you remain focused. _39_Divide the work into smaller parts. Procrastination is often a reaction to feeling overwhelmed (无法对付的). Dividing work into smaller parts will make it easy to handle. _40_ You will find your ability and be more likely to finish what you need to do.Hopefully these tips will help you do away with the stressful, last-minute efforts of a procrastinator.A.You forgot that theres also an examination today.B. Remind yourself to turn off all the devices.C. Work when you