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1、创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日会宁县第一中学会宁县第一中学 2021-20212021-2021 学年高二英语上学期期中试题无答案学年高二英语上学期期中试题无答案 创创 作作历恰面历恰面人人：时间是：90 分钟;满分是：120 分本套试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两局部。第一卷第一局部：阅读理解一共两节，满分是 40 分第一节一共 15 小题,每一小题 2 分,满分是 30 分AA cowboy named Bud was looking after his herd in a mountain in Alberta when suddenlya BMW

2、moved forward towards him.The driver,a young man in a suit,sunglasses anda tie,leaned(靠着)out of the window and asked the cowboy,“If I tell you exactlyhow many cows and calves(小牛)you have in your herd,will you give me a calf?Bud looked at the man,then looked at his herd and calmly answered,“Sure,why

3、not?The man parked his car,took out his computer and surfed a NASA(HY航空及太空总署)page,where he called up a GPS(全球定位系统)satellite to get an exact fix onhis location.Within seconds,the young man received an email on his cellphone.Finally,he printed out a full-color,150-page report on his hitech HP printer,

4、turned to the cowboy and said,“You have exactly 1,586 cows and calves.“Thats right.Well,I guess you can take one of my calves,said Bud.He watched 日日 期期：二二 零零 二二二二 年年 1 1 月月 1 1 日日创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日the young man select one of the animals and looked on him with am

5、usement as the youngman put it into his car.Then Bud said,“Hey,if I can tell you exactly what your business is,will you giveme back my calf?The young man thought for a second and said,“Okay,why not?“Youre a government official,said Bud.“Wow!Thats correct,said the man,“but how did you guess that?“No

6、guessing required,answered the cowboy.“You showed up here even thoughnobody called you;you wanted to get paid for an answer I already knew,to a questionI never asked.You used millions of dollars worth of equipment trying to show mehow much smarter than me;and you dont know a thing about how working

7、people makea living or about cows.This is a herd of sheep.now give me back my dog.1.The young man asked Bud for a calf because _.A.he really liked raising a calf B.he just wanted to show offC.he preferred helping the poor D.he guessed the number of calves2.Which of the following is TRUE about Bud ac

8、cording to the text?A.Bud gave a good lesson to the young man.B.Bud gave his calf to the young man at last.C.Bud had to look after his herd because of his hard living.D.Bud admired the young man for his wealth very much.3.The underlined sentence in the last paragraph implies that _.A.Bud wanted to d

9、rive the young man away创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日B.Bud got a dog as a prize for his correct guessC.the young man learned how to tell dogs from sheepD.the young man thinking himself smart was foolish in factBI was eleven years old,waiting for my exam at Saraswati Vidyala

10、ya,my school inNagpur.“No.12,please come forward.Kirti,a very fat girl from my class,stepped ahead.I heard my classmates laughing and so I tried to stop them with myeyes.But my good intentions were mistaken.The next morning,my teacher,Mrs.Kamble,told me,“Ashwini,Ive received a complaint about you.I

11、was shocked.The girlI was protecting thought Id been laughing at her.I tried to explain but the teacher refused to hear me out.She punished me by makingme stand by the door.I knew I was right.Such punishment to a class topper was simplyunheard of.But,slowly,my pride disappeared.Instead of being angr

12、y,I understoodthe other students who have been punished at times.For the first time,I felt humbled(谦逊的).Three years later,I was in the math class.Mr.Prabhuraman,wrote an equation(方程式)one hed taught us the day before on the blackboard.“Anyone whodoesnt know how to solve this,he said,“please leave the

13、 class at once.Iknew I could solve only the first two steps.But my pride made me stay there.Unfortunately,the one who was asked to solve it was me.I just stood there,chalkin hand,trying not to look foolish.I prepared myself for a good talking-to(斥责),but Mr.Prabhuraman told me kindly,“Go back to your

14、 seat.创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日Today,two decades later,those incidentshave made me think.One teacher punishedme for something I didnt do;the other forgave me for something I did wrong.Bothexperiences had an effect on me.They remind me that no matter what you accomplish

15、(完成),you must always be humble.4.When the very fat girl appeared,Ashwini _.A.took no notice of her B.laughed at herC.said hello to her D.tried to stop others making fun of her5.After receiving a complaint,Mrs.Kamble _.A.said nothing about it B.was disappointedC.felt very angry D.tried to find out th

16、e truth6.Why did Ashwini refuse to leave the class?A.He felt it would make him lose face.B.He could work out the question.C.His teacher believed in his ability.D.His teacher never askedhim anyquestions.7.The text is a story about _.A.how to communicate with others B.how to get along with teachersC.t

17、he ways to protect others D.the danger of prideCWe do not know when man first began to use salt,but we do know that it has beenused in many different ways throughout history.Historical evidence shows,forexample,that people who lived over 3,000 years ago ate salted fish.Thousands ofyears ago in Egypt

18、,salt was used to preserve(保存)the dead.创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日Stealing salt was considered a major crime(罪行)during some periods of history.In the eighteenth century,for example,if a person was caught stealing salt,hecould be put in prison and his ears could be cut of

19、f.In the Roman Empire,one of the most important roads was the one that carried saltfrom the salt mines to Rome.Guards were stationed along the route to protect againstsalt thieves,and they received their pay in salt,thus bringing the English word,salary.Any guard who fell asleep while onduty was tho

20、ught to be“not worth hissalt,and as a result he would get a little less salt on his next payday.Theexpression,“not worth his salt,is still used today in English.In the modern world salt has many uses beyond the dining table.It is used in makingglass and airplane parts,in the growing of crops,and in

21、the killing of weeds(杂草).It is also used to make water soft,to melt(融化)ice on roads and highways,to make soap,and to fix colors in cloth.Salt can be got in various ways besides being taken from mines underground.Saltwater from the ocean,salt water lakes orsmall seas can beused to make salt.Yet,no ma

22、tter where it comes from,salt will continue to play an important role in thelives of people everywhere.8.According to the text,salt can be used in the following EXCEPT _.A.keeping dead bodies B.punishing thievesC.protecting crops D.making industrial products9.In the Roman Empire many people were emp

23、loyed as guards to _.A.protect the city of Rome B.watch people carrying salt创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日C.prevent thieves from stealing salt D.carry salt from the mines to Rome10.The expression“not worth his salt used today refers to the one who _.A.fails to do his work w

24、ell B.should not be paid in saltC.doesnt want to work at all D.should use less salt11.The main purpose of the text is to tell readers _.A.how salt was found and got B.salt is important in peoples lifeC.salt was difficult to get in the past D.what salt brings to the EnglishlanguageDIslands of Adventu

25、re at Universal Orlando in FloridaIt is best known as the home of the“Harry Potter Theme Park.The Wizarding Worldis the most popular part of the park.Other popular rides include the Adventuresof Spider-Man,Popeye&Blutos Bilge-Rat Barges and the Jurassic Park RiverAdventure.It is open from Monday to

26、Saturday.$15.95 for children,3 to 13 years old;$29.95for ages 14 and over.PI-O Indoor Theme Park in LongueuilThe PI-O Indoor Theme Park features(以为特色)16 rides,a small sea train,akid-sized bowling alley(保龄球场),a mirror maze(迷宫),theme rooms which includethe Christmas room on the sea,and a private recep

27、tion room.“I wanted to create a safe environment for kids aged 1 to 10,explains ownerJocelyne Pinard.She noted how many competing amusement parks have sections that创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日can be unsafe for young kids such as the ball rooms full of loose plasticballs.S

28、o this is how it is different from other amusement parks.Open seven days a week.The admission fees are$16.99 for individuals(个人)and$64 for families.Legoland Windsor Theme Park in LondonLegoland Windsor is the best choice for young families.The park is designed forchildren from 3 to 12.There are over

29、 50 rides as well as live shows,workshops,and other attractions aimed at younger children,and especially those who are alreadyfond of building-block(积木)toys.The park is open every single day.Adults:$35;Ages 3-15 and 60+:$26.Buy onlineand save$3 per person.Wonder La Theme Park in IndiaWonder La is a

30、worldclass amusement park.Its modern,clean and green,and hasall kinds of attractions.There are over 50 rides,12 of which are water based andnine especially for small children.If you love getting wet,dont miss the RainDisco an indoor dance floor with a rain system that provides showers of warm watert

31、o the music.Monday to Friday 11 a.m.until 6 p.m.Saturday,Sunday,Holiday and Festival seasons11 a.m.until 7 p.m.Single adult/child$13.50;Family ticket(for any fourpeople)$50.00;Children 3 and under Free.12.If Jim is free this Sunday,he can choose to visit the following parks EXCEPT_.创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二

32、二 年 1 月 1 日创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日A.Islands of AdventureC.Legoland Windsor B.PI-O D.Wonder La13.How is PI-O Indoor Theme Park mainly different from other parks?A.It is much safer.B.It features more rides.C.It is much cheaper.D.It offers more activities.14.If a couple want to visit Legoland Wind

33、sor Theme Park with their 5-year-old son,how much do they need to pay when booking online?A.$96.B.$87.C.$93.D.$70.15.Which of the following about Wonder La Theme Park is NOT true?A.It is located in India.B.It is free for Children 3 and under.C.There are nine rides especially for small children.D.The

34、 Rain Disco lets children enjoy cool rain while dancing.第二节一共 5 小题；每一小题 2 分，满分是 10 分根据短文内容，从短文后的选项里面选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。选项里面有两项为多余选项。Scientists often see the first ten years of a childs life as the“window ofopportunity.16 And studies show that the following activities can benefittheir brain greatly.17Fre

35、e playtime has always been an important part of“being a kid,but it is alsoimportant to a childs development.“Free play not only helps kids develop创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日different skills,it also helps them develop into happy healthy adults in the future.Read with kids

36、Reading has long been known to improve childrens intelligence.18 For parentswho dont have much time,just surrounding your kids with books goes a long waytoo.Put kids to bed early 19 Preschool children should get at least eleven hours of sleep and kids up toage 12 should try to get at least ten hours

37、 of sleep.Learn a second languageEarly studies in this field have shown that bilingual(双语的)kids can performbetter under pressure.Young children can learn new languages with nearly perfectfluency(流利)and pronunciation.Praise good effort not intelligence.Your kids may be smart but you should mainly pra

38、ise the effort they put into tasks.Kids,who are praised on intelligence,often feel it is a fixed quality,and mistakesor failures badlyhurt their self-confidence.Kidswho are praisedon effort oftenfocus more on learning.20A.Play some helpful games.B.Give them enough playtime.C.And they are not afraid

39、to fail and try again.D.Kids still need time away from the TV to do homework.E.Kids who read often develop earlier writing and number skills as well.创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日F.Everything at this time is very important to the development of a persons brain.G.Studies sho

40、w that kids with regular bedtimes are better at languages,math andreading.第二局部英语知识运用 一共两节，满分是 45 分第一节完型填空一共 20 小题；每一小题 15 分，满分是 30 分阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从2140 各题所给的四个选项A、B、C 和 D中，选出最正确选项The Green sisters were well-known in their town because almost every week one oftheir names was in the local newspaper.C

41、asey was a 21 singer.Anna was a risingstar on the basketball team.Lillian was one of the best students in her school.22 ,Tina was average(普通的)so she often felt out of place among her sisters.One evening at dinner before Christmas,Tinas mother decided to organize a(n)23 .“Everyone is coming to 24 all

42、 your successes this year,she said to herdaughters.Tina smiled,but she felt 25 .She wished she had something worthpraising.“Well need a 26 for the party,Tinas mother said.“The girls lovestrawberries,so we should have a strawberry cake.“I could 27 a strawberry cake,said Tina.She had ever tried to bak

43、e cookiesbut 28 .“Thats a pretty 29 job.I dont know 30 you could do it well,Tinasmother asked.“I can do it,Tina said 31 ,but she was a little bit worried.创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日Tinas mother 32 to let her bake the cake.On the day of the party,Tina woke up early and go

44、t started on the cake.Soon the33 began to arrive at the party.When it was time for dessert,Tinasmother 34the cake on the table.Everyone immediately commented how 35 the cake looked.“Tina made it,said Tinas mother.A few peoplelooked 36 for they had heardnothing great about Tina.However,one bite was a

45、ll it took for people to 37 thatthe cake tasted as good as it looked.“Tina,this cake is wonderful,said Aunt Maureen.“You could 38 a bakingcontest with this cake.Tina smiled.She wasnt used to getting so much 39 .It felt good.She found she 40 could do something really well.21.A.happyB.lucky C.fine D.y

46、oung22.A.Anyway B.Therefore C.Besides23.A.meeting D.HoweverB.trip C.exhibition D.party D.24.A.celebrateB.judge C.admirefollow25.A.excitedB.lonely C.tired D.sad26.A.song B.cake C.dress D.host27.A.bring B.make C.sell D.buy28.A.failed B.regretted C.continuedadmitted29.A.big B.bad30.A.how C.new D.nice D

47、.B.why C.whether D.when创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日31.A.firmly B.proudly C.honestly D.angrily32.A.refusedB.agreed C.pretended D.wanted D.33.A.teachers B.reporters C.guestsplayers34.A.setB.covered C.cut D.ate D.35.A.funB.terrible C.largebeautiful36.A.surprisedB.disappointe

48、d C.relaxed D.satisfied37.A.doubt B.realize C.imagine D.explain D.lose38.A.start B.hold C.win39.A.promise B.attention C.advice D.pay40.A.ever B.also C.never D.hardly第二卷第二局部英语知识运用一共两节，满分是45 分第二节一共 10 小题，每一小题 1.5 分，满分是 15 分阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容不多于3 个单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。When a lion was asleep,a little mouse be

49、gan running up and down beside him,_41 made some noise.This soon wakened the lion._42(lose)his temper,he caughtthe mouse in his paws and was about to kill it.The mouse,terrified,pleaded tothe lion to spare _43 life.创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日创 作人：历恰面日 期：二 零 二二 年 1 月 1 日“Please let me go,it cried,“a

50、nd one day I will repay your _44(kind).The idea of so small a creature ever being able to do anything for him amused thelion so much _45 he laughed aloud.He thought,“How could this little mouse help me?_46,he lifted his paws andlet it go.But the mouse chance came after all.A few days later,when the