高二英语上学期第十四次双周考试题

中牟县第一高级中学2021-2021学年(xuénián)高二英语上学期第十
四次双周考试题
第一局部(júbù) 听力〔略〕
第二局部(júbù) 阅读理解〔一共两节，满分是40分〕
第〜节(一共15小题(xiǎo tí);每一小题2分，满分是30分〕
阅读以下短文，从每一小题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项里面，选出最正确选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A
Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Tour is a unique international resource to explore Shakespeare’s works. Open all year round, it gives you an opportunity to learn more about the most famous writer, Shakespeare, and helps you seek to further the experience and international understanding of him.
21. Visitors can go to the exhibition .
A. at 2: 00 p.m. on Friday
B. at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday
C. at 5: 30 p.m. on Saturday
D. at 8: 30
a.m. on Monday
22. If a group of 20 children visit the Exhibition & Tour, .
A. they will pay £160 fo r tickets in all
B. they will get a tour guide of their own
C. they must be accompanied by an adult
D. they need to call for a reservation in advance
23. Which of the following applies to visitors?
A. They can bring any bags when entering.
B. They can only take public transport there.
C. They can take a taxi on Southwark Bridge.
D. They can park on the south of Southwark Bridge.
24. What can we know about Swan Restaurant?
A. It only serves food before the theatre.
B. It doesn’t serve afternoon tea on Sunday.
C. It serves three meals, drinks and afternoon tea.
D. It’s closed after 2:30 p.m. and before 6:00 p.m. on workdays.
B
The family had just moved to Rhode Island, and the young woman was feeling sad. After all, it was Mother’s Day and 800 miles separated her from her parents in Ohio.
She had called her mother that morning to wish her a happy Mother’s Day. As they talked, the young woman could almost smell the purple lilacs (丁香(dīngxiāng)) hanging outside her parents’ back door.
Later, when she mentioned to her husband how she missed those lilacs, he jumped up from his chair. “I know where we can find you all the lilacs you want, he said. “Get the kids and come on.〞
So off they went, driving on the country roads of northern Rhode Island. Eventually, he stopped the car.
“Come with me,〞he said. “Over that hill is an old cave, and there are lilacs all around it. Go and pick a few.〞
The woman wandered among the lilacs. Carefully, she picked some out. She was in no hurry, enjoying each blossom as a rare and delicate treasure. Finally, though, they returned to their car for the trip home. When they were almost home, she suddenly shouted to her husband, “Stop the car. Stop right here!〞In a second, the woman was out of the car and hurrying up a nearby grassy slope with the lilacs still in her arms. At the top of the hill was a nursing home and, because it was such a beautiful spring day, the patients were outdoors.
The young woman found an elderly patient sitting in her wheelchair, alone. She handed her some lilacs. The old woman lifted her head and smiled. Then the young woman left. As the car pulled away, the woman in the wheelchair waved and held the lilacs tightly.
The mother told her kids that she didn’t know the old woman but she needed those flowers more than she did.
The next day the husband bought half a dozen young lilac bushes and planted them around their yard, and several times since then he has added more.
Now, every May, their yard is smelling of lilacs. Every Mother’s Day they remember the smile on tha t lonely old woman’s face.
25. Why did the young woman feel unhappy on Mother’s Day?
A. She smelled the lilacs in her hometown.
B. She wasn’t satisfied with her present life.
C. She missed her mother and her hometown.
D. She didn’t get any gifts from her husband.
26. Why did the young woman give some lilacs to the old woman?
A. The old woman looked like her mother.
B. The old woman reminded her of her mother.
C. She wanted to set a good example for her kids.
D. She could sense the loneliness of the old woman.
27. What can we conclude from the passage?
A. The young woman was kind-hearted and full of love and sympathy.
B. The husband thought that they ought to visit his wife’s parents often.
C. young woman often went to the countryside to gather some flowers.
D. Her husband loved flowers himself and often bought some for the family.
C
After years of trying, our neighbor, convinced my parents that ice fishing would be a fun winter break from our Minnesota dairy farm. Before that, their idea of entertainment involved driving to the countryside to see how the neighbors’crops were growing.
My parents eventually built a fish house and set it up on Wood Lake, 30 minutes away in Wisconsin. Our favorite fishing spot was across the lake. Every time we arrived, somebody had usually made a clear path across the ice. The fish houses were together at the best fishing spots, forming a neighborhood of sorts.
Our house was large enough, so all four of us could fish at the same time.
You’d think ice fishing would be cold, but we had a small stove inside, and we put snow around the bottom of the house to keep the wind from blowing underneath.
Besides the thrill of watching your bobber (浮标(fúbiāo)) dip below the water, lunch was always the highlight of the day. Mom would fry pork or hamburgers on a grill. The smell of cooking meat was the envy of every other fish house in the neighborhood. Our days passed with a mix of quiet time and family chatter. We talked about the farm or school. And of course, we shared fishing advice. My brother and I also took breaks and explored the snow and ice. We were careful not to make much noise on the ice close to the houses, as we all were sure that it would scare the fish away.
Part of the fun of ice fishing was learning to understand and trust the sounds of the frozen lake. People who have never tried ice fishing may not think it sounds very exciting, but it was for us. Fishing trips were an adventure. We didn’t always catch fish, but we always brought h ome great memories of a day with family and friends
28. Why did the author’s parents turn to ice fishing?
A. They had never had a fun winter break before.
B. They got tired of driving around the countryside.
C. Their neighbors managed to persuade them to do so.
D. They were invited to visit their neighbor’s fish house.
29. Which word can best describe the fish house of the author’s family?
A. Untidy.
B. Warm.
C. Freezing.
D. Crowded.
30. What can we know about the people around the family’s fish house?
A. They always envied each other.
B. They never talked to each other.
C. They shared lunch with each other.
D. They shared the hobby of ice fishing.
31. What did the author think could be the best part of ice fishing?
A. Surprise and adventure.
B. Exploring the snow and ice.
C. The excitement of catching fish.
D. Quality time with family and friends.
D
Next time you raise an eyebrow at the views of your partners, friends, siblings (兄弟姐妹) or colleagues, remember they could be helping to make you smarter.
New research shows that intelligence is not fixed but can be improved throughout adulthood by family members, bright mates and intellectually challenging (考验(kǎoyàn)智慧(zhìhuì)的) careers. The study challenges the commonly held belief that intelligence is fixed by the age of about 18.
Current scientific consensus (一共识(ɡònɡ shí)) suggests that intelligence is controlled by genes, with environmental factors such as schooling and
nutrition playing a part up to this age. After this point, IQ scores become steady.
But James Flynn, professor of political studies and psychology at the University of Otago in New Zealand, argues that people can upgrade their own intelligence throughout their lives. He believes intellectual stimulation (刺激(cìjī)) from others is imp ortant as “the brain seems to be rather like a muscle — the more you use it, the stronger it gets〞. However, the opposite is also true - so people sharing a home or workplace with those who are intellectually disabled risk seeing their IQ levels fall as a result.
Professor Flynn analyzed US intelligence tests from the last 65 years and created new IQ “age tables〞. He found a bright 10-year-old with brothers and sisters of average intelligence will suffer a 5-10-point IQ disadvantage compared to a similar child with equally bright brothers and sisters. However, children with a low IQ could gain 6-8 points by having brighter brothers and sisters and special education treatment to help pull them up.
Professor Flynn concluded that although genetics and early life experiences determine about 80% of intelligence, the remaining 20% is linked to lifestyle. This means people can raise their IQ, or allow it to fall, by 10 points or more. He suggests the best way to improve IQ levels is to socialize with brighter friends, and find an intellectually challenging job.
32. What did people use to believe according to the passage?
A. People’s IQ levels fall as they age.
B. It is wise to share family members’ views.
C. People cannot improve their intelligence during adulthood.
D. Doing something challenging is good for one’s intelligence.
33. The underlined word “upgrade〞in Paragraph 4 probably means “〞.
A. control
B. train
C. keep
D. improve
34. Which can help improve one’s intelligence according to Professor Flynn?
A. Making many friends.
B. Staying with smarter people.
C. Doing exercise every day.
D. Learning from brothers or sisters.
35. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. To inform.
B. To advertise.
C. To entertain.
D. To persuade.
第二节(一共5小题(xiǎo tí);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，并在答题卡上将(shàngjiàng)该项涂黑。

选项里面有两项为多余选项。

A hobby is an investment of time. It also can be an investment of money and commitment. Many people choose to develop more than one type of hobby.
1. When it comes to choosing the hobby, consider the following factors.
Hobbies are usually an activity of some sort that brings out a certain skill that you have. When you have a talent like painting or woodworking, it can be easy to determine which hobby suits your skill. 2. Skill can be developed and challenged as you go along. It is not a necessary requirement. A hobby is fitting because you love it, not because you’re a professional at it. Some people particularly enjoy taking part in hobbies that they can do in a group with others. It can be a lot more fun to become a member of a hobby group than to sit alone in your basement. 3. It’s important to share interests and network with other hobby enthusiasts that do what you do.
Hobbies are generally an activity that you undertake because of the joy it brings you. Of course many people have discovered the joy that also comes with a hobby that earns you a living. 4. Just make sure you make the choice that fits your lifestyle and personal preference.
5. But most of the skilled hobbies like art, building or writing have a series of lessons or tutorials that you can take to further your skills. In some cases it’s a really good idea to take lessons, especially if you are clueless as to where or how to begin. Step by step books for most hobbies can often be found in bookstores as well.
A. However, hobbies don’t have to be skill related.
B. Most hobbies can easily be done within your own home, at your leisure.
C. Look one up or start your own.
D. Read hobby books to learn more about your chosen hobby!
E. Make a list of things that you enjoy or don’t know about.
F. It can be a necessary part of selecting the hobby that is right for you.
G. Whether it’s full time, part time or not at all, you must decide whether your hobby applies to you.
第三(dì sān)局部语言知识运用〔一共(yīgòng)两节，满分是45分〕
第一节完形填空(一共20小题(xiǎo tí);每一小题1.5分，满分(mǎn fēn)是30分〕
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项里面，选出可以填入空白处的
最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Our school has a weekly “P arents View〞 program. Around four years ago, I 41 a call from the headmaster to come to the “Parents View〞 talk the next morning. After the call I became very nervous and 42 . Many negative thoughts were crowding in. One of them was to call the headmaster with 43 and tell him that I could not come. Finally, I 44 some courage. I thought, 45 I missed this opportunity, surely the school would never 46 me again to any of their programs. So, I 47 to go and speak.
When my turn came and I started speaking, my heartbeat increased and my mouth went 48 . I wasn’t even able to read the written speech 49 . Worse still, I was not 50 of where I was standing and what I was reading.
After my speech, I met with the headmaster and 51 what happened to me. He told me that this happened to everyone. Even great 52 faced the same things when they started. He 53 that I should come again.
I prepared a topic of talk for the next occasion. This time I was somehow
comfortable but not very confident. Afterwards, I met with the headmaster again and told him about the 54 I felt I had made. He was 55 enough to invite me again, but this time to give a 56 to the teachers.
I prepared and practiced day and night. With the blessing of God, this went very well and was 57 by the headmaster as well as the teachers because they knew where I started from. They encouraged me and praised my 58 .
After delivering this presentation successfully, I became 59 . I learned that everything is possible if we have 60 to take the first step.
41. A. received B. made C. returned D. found
42. A. terrible B. anxious C. disappointed D. sad
43. A. caution B. excitement C. regret
D. surprise
44. A. offered B. gathered C. lost
D. kept
45. A. since B. while C. because
D. if
46. A. invite B. take C. beg
D. send
47. A. refused B. expected C. decided
D. hesitated
48. A. hot B. dry C. open
D. full
49. A. properly B. loudly C. seriously D. actively
50. A. careful B. afraid C. proud
D. aware
51. A. realized B. asked C. explained D. concluded
52. A. speakers B. teachers C. parents
D. headmasters
53. A. admitted B. urged C. commanded D. declared
54. A. difference B. change C. promise
D. progress
55. A. kind B. generous C. stubborn
D. eager
56. A. message B. lesson C. presentation D. comment
57. A. recognized B. appreciated C. respected
D. allowed
58. A. choices B. memories C. programs
D. efforts
59. A. popular B. unique C.
confident D. famous
60. A. optimism B. luck C. time D. courage
第二节(一共(yīgòng)10小题;每一小题1.5分，满分是15分)
阅读(yuèdú)下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式，并将答
案(dá àn)填写上在答题卡相应的位置上。

My grandpa often took me to the market when I was little. One day, after our shopping finished, we were about to go home. Then it 61 (begin〕 to pour with rain. We could do nothing but look at the grey sky 62 we had no umbrella. As the rain was not stopping, my grandpa went to buy an umbrella, 63 cost him 10 dollars.
My grandpa carried me and held the umbrella 64 the other hand. Neither of US talked and I could only hear the noise of the rain. A few minutes later,
I looked down, finding my grandpa’s trousers wet through and his shoes 65 (ruin). After seeing this, I looked at myself and found that I was dry and warm. It was very cold outside, but it didn’t matter because my grandpa’s arm was so warm and safe.
After that day, I changed my life. When it was raining, we two would go out with the umbrella and he would tell me about his past and 66 he thought about life. I will never forget those days.
When I was seven, my grandpa left me for ever. After his funeral (葬礼(zànɡ
lǐ)), it was raining 67 ( heavy). Nobody spoke. I looked at the familiar raindrops through the car window and saw an old man with a little girl in the rain. They were smiling and seemed to be very happy. Suddenly, I felt some 68 (drop) fall on my face. I looked up and they were my granny’s tears.
Grandpa, did you know that I couldn’t live in 69 (rain) days if I wasn’t under yo ur umbrella?
I wish my grandpa would come back to me and hold me in his arms again. I’d like 70 (spend) all my life in the rain as long as my grandpa could be with me under the umbrella even just one more time.
第四局部(júbù)写作〔一共(yīgòng)两节，满分是35分〕
第一节短文改错(ɡǎi cuò)(一共10小题;每小題1分，满分是10分〕
假定英语课上教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。

文中
一共有10处语言错误(cuòwù)，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删
除或者修改。

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。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

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。

The other day my parents and I went back to our hometown, that I spent my childhood. Walking slowly in the quietly small town reminded me for the good old days. I went from street to street in the search of my childhood memories.
Suddenly, I found me at the gate of the primary school in which I studied for six years. As I went in, I was surprised find that the old classroom building was gone. But it was filling with my childhood memories. I felt very sad that tears ran down my cheek. It was just like the feeling I had when a good friend leave me forever.
第二节书面表达(biǎodá)(满分是25分〕
假设你是陈辉，Tom邀请你和几个(jǐ ɡè)朋友周六去他家吃饭，你已经承受了邀请，但是你突然得了重感冒不能去了。

请你根据以下要点提示给Tom写一封信，表示歉意。

1．感谢(gǎnxiè)Tom的邀请；
2．由于发烧咳嗽(ké sòu)，医生建议休息几天；
3．希望Tom代你向赴约的其他朋友问好。

注意：1.词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连接。

温馨提醒: 1.先打草稿，再工整抄写在答题卷上
2.答题卷上至少写11行，每少一行扣2分。

—3 个过渡词汇。

班级：_______________ 姓名：_____________________
高二英语(yīnɡ yǔ)上学期第十四次双周考英语试题答案
一、选择题：
21-25 ABCDC 26-30 DACBD 31-35 DCDBA 36-40 FACGB
41-45 ABCBD 46-50 ACBAD 51-55 CABDA 56-60 CBDCD
二、语言知识(zhī shi)运用第二节〔61-70)：
61. began 62.because 63. which 64. with / in 65. ruined
66. what 67. heavily 68. drops 69. rainy / raining 70. to spend
三、短文(duǎn wén)改错：
The other day my parents and I went back to our hometown, that I spent my
childhood. Walking slowly in the (where)
quietly small town reminded me for the good old days. I went from street to
street in the search of my childhood (quiet ) (of )
删除(shānchú)the
memories. Suddenly, I found me at the gate of the primary school in which I
studied for six years. As I went in, I was (myself)
surprised ∧ find that the old classroom building was gone. But it was filling
with my childhood memories. I felt (加to) (filled)
very sad that tears ran down my cheek. It was just like the feeling I had when
a good friend leave me forever. (so) (cheeks) (left)
(注：第78题，假设(jiǎshè)把that改为so，或者在that前添加so，亦可〕
四．书面表达
Dear Tom，
Thank you for inviting me to have dinner in your house this Saturday.
However, I regret to tell you that I may not be able to keep my promise because I have caught a bad cold. I've been having a high fever and coughing badly. My doctor suggested that I should take a rest for several days. I must make an apology to you.
It's a pity that I will miss such a good chance of enjoying the perfect dishes with so many friends. Please give my best regards to other friends who come to the dinner.
Yours sincerely，
Chen Hui
内容总结
（1）中牟县第一高级中学2021-2021学年高二英语上学期第十
四次双周考试题
第一局部听力〔略〕
第二局部阅读理解〔一共两节，满分是40分〕
第〜节(一共15小题。