广东省珠海市第二中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

广东省珠海市第二中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试
英语试题
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、单项选择
1．If they win the final tonight, the team are going to tour around the city ________ by their enthusiastic supporters.
A．being cheered B．be cheered
C．to be cheered D．were cheered
2．You must be_______ that what you are doing is quite illegal.
A．aware B．confident C．awful D．magnificent 3．The Chinese in many places of the world ________ the old tradition.
A．keep on B．keep up C．keep up with D．keep in
4．________ herself with routine office tasks, she had no time to attend to her children. A．Occupying B．Occupied C．Being occupied D．To be occupied 5．Listening to music at home is one thing, going to hear it ________ live is quite another. A．perform B．performing
C．to perform D．being performed
6．The most exciting moment came, with relatives and friends present screaming and cheering, _________ Nicky expressed his love for his bride.
A．where B．when
C．which D．who
7．________ in a heavy traffic jam in a taxi while you are hurrying to the airport is quite an unpleasant experience.
A．Having caught B．Being caught
C．Caught D．Having being caught
8．The reason_________he gave for being late was that they were held up in a traffic jam. A．why B．what C．which D．for which 9．The artist _________the judge gave a prize is the teacher _____ I have been taught painting for two years.
A．from whom;by whom B．to whom;who
C．from whom;who D．to whom;by whom
10．The factory________the students visited last week is the one________I have worked for 3 years.
A．that; which B．when ; in which C．/;where D．which ;that
二、阅读理解
How to Use a Modern Public Library
Has it been a while since your last visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. It’s been years since they were dusty little rooms with books. They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge, meet interesting people, or find out how to start a business.
Check out a book. While libraries still loan out books, you’ll find it easier to get a copy of whatever you’re looking for, thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries. Via such networks, libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles. Once the book you’ve requested is delivered to the nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up.
Check out other items. The library is now a multimedia zone, loaded with information in many formats (载体形式). You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popular magazines. Some libraries even loan out toys and games. If a popular magazine you want isn’t offered and the library keeps a list of such requests, they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.
Join targeted reading groups. Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions aimed at various age groups. Perhaps you’d like to learn a language or improve your English. The library may sponsor a language group you could join. If you have difficulties reading, ask about special reading opportunities. Your library might be able to accommodate you. And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book.
Start a business using the help of your local library. If you want to have a business of your own, your local library can become a launch space for it. In library books and computers, you can find information on starting a business. Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce (商会) and government agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing and database services you need.
11．Public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers by______. A．sharing their books on the Internet
B．giving access to online reading at a library branch
C．sending a needed book to a library branch nearby
D．making the checkout procedures diverse
12．According to Paragraph 3, what items may be checked out from a public library?
A．A magazine and an e-book.B．A game and an oil painting.
C．A music CD and a kid’s toy.D．A DVD and a video player.
13．What is the purpose of the passage?
A．To point out the importance of public libraries.
B．To encourage people to work in public libraries.
C．To call for the modernization of public library systems.
D．To introduce the improved services of public libraries.
If you have spent any time reading blogs or papers on teaching strategies in the past few years, you have probably noticed a strong backlash against rote memory(机械记忆), in favor of constructivist (建构主义的)activities and“project-based learning”.
The actual memorizing of facts, many agree, is an outdated educational practice, since anyone could search information on the Internet nowadays. They think that schools should focus constructivist activities on getting skills and knowledge.
However, learning by rote memory is more important than you think. There are many cases in which having knowledge immediately at the tip of your tongue can have great social and professional value. For example, last night at a networking event, when I casually asked a Nigerian businessman how much of his business was conducted in English against in his native Yoruba, he immediately became more engaged in our conversation. It was a simple fact that speaking Yoruba in Nigeria seemed to increase my social trust, and therefore our relationship.
The same goes for professional settings. If I am a medicine salesman talking to a doctor about a specific digestion drug, and he asks if it has any effect on the process of peristalsis(肠蠕动), it will look quite unprofessional if I have to pull out my medical dictionary to look up the word. Those facts need to be remembered in my brain so I can access them immediately!
Most situations need more personalized learning. Of course, most constructivist
educators will argue that real-life simulations, on-the-job training, and project-based learning are more effective at learning new concepts than rote memory. The problem is that no single cost-effective constructivist activity will guarantee that you will be exposed to all the concepts you need or that you will fully remember the facts that you are exposed to. If you actually want to acquire a full range of knowledge about a given topic, the most guaranteed and efficient way to do so is to study by rote memory and practice time and again. 14．Which can best replace the underlined word “backlash” in paragraph 1? A．determination B．opposition
C．response D．inspiration
15．What is well accepted by many people?
A．Insight learning B．Rote memory
C．Constructivism D．Emotional education
16．Why does the author mention communication with a Nigerian businessman?
A．To stress the importance of speaking Yoruba
B．To show how to improve communication skills
C．To show the power of social and professional value
D．To support his view about learning by rote memory
17．What can be the best title for the text?
A．Rote Memory Is More Important than You Think
B．School Activities Are the Main Way to Gain Knowledge
C．Project-Based Learning Is a More Effective Learning Way
D．Constructivist Activities Are Equal to Project-Based Learning
A new device works like a solar panel, except that it doesn't harvest energy from the sun. It absorbs energy from the cold night sky.
A prototype(原型)of the device produced enough electricity at night to power a small light bulb. A bigger version might one day light rooms or charge phones. It also could power electronics in remote or low-resource areas that lack electricity.
The device makes use of the temperature difference between Earth and outer space.It then uses that difference to create electricity. As long as one side of it is cooler than the other, the generator can produce electricity.The cooler side faces the sky and is attached to an aluminum plate. That plate is sealed beneath a transparent(透明的)cover and surrounded with
insulation(隔热材料)to keep out heat.The bottom of the generator is attached to an exposed aluminum plate. That plate is warmed by the local air. At night, the top plate can get a couple of degrees Celsius cooler than the bottom of the generator.
Researchers tested a 20-centimeter prototype one clear December night in Stanford,California. The generator produced up to about 25 milliwatts of power per square meter of device. That was enough power to light a small light-emitting diode, or LED bulb. Further improvements might increase its production to at least 500 milliwatts per square meter. To do that, the system might need more insulation around the cool top plate.
The device also could help power remote weather stations or other environmental devices,says Aaswath Raman. He is a materials scientist who worked on the device at the University of California, Los Angeles. This may be useful in polar regions that don't see sunlight for months at a time,Raman says. “If you have some low-power load and you need to power it through three months of darkness, this might be a way.”
18．What can we know about the new device?
A．It gains energy from the sun.B．It 's been widely used in life.
C．It is cooler than a solar panel.D．It'll be popular in special areas. 19．What does the author mainly talk about in Paragraph 3?
A．Application fields of the device.B．The developing process of the device. C．The working principle of the device.D．Significant effects of the device. 20．How can the device produce more electricity?
A．By putting more insulation around the top plate.
B．By using it in extremely cold and clear nights.
C．By making its bottom cooler than the top plate.
D．By powering remote environmental devices.
21．What could be a suitable title for the text?
A．A Device Using the Cold Night Sky to Produce Electricity
B．A Device Bringing New Hope for Those in the Cold Night
C．The Difference Between a Solar Panel and a New Device
D．The Temperature Difference Between Earth and Outer Space
三、七选五
When you start a new job, you’ll probably be introduced to a lot of new people on your first day. And it’s important to make a good impression. The following are some practical tips to help you.
Show up early
This might seem easy, but many people don’t do it. 22 .To make sure you can arrive early, give yourself extra time to get ready in the morning and to travel to your destination.
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It can be difficult to find the right balance between having an influence on your new role, and disturbing the balance of the delicate office ecosystem. You don’t want to walk in and get into trouble, but you also don’t want to fade into the background, either.
Take plenty of notes
It’s a great idea to bring a small notebook and pen with you on your first day for taking down notes. Don’t be shy about recording information that you know will be useful to you later, like names and passwords. You’re likely to face data-overload on your first day.
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Watch your body language
You’ve probably read that body language is important for job interviews, but it can also be a valuable tool in creating a lasting impression when you start a new job. On your first day, be careful of conveying powerful body language. 25 .And do your best to avoid negative body language, such as yawning, frowning, or standing with your hands in your pockets.
Step away from social media
While on your first day at the office you must have all sorts of feelings—nerves, anxiety, joy, even boredom—resist the desire to share it on social media. When it comes to updating your friends and followers about the status of your newfound employment, always be cautious and assume your bosses are watching. 26 .
A．Almost certainly, they will in fact
B．Be positive and show interest
C．Be enthusiastic, but not overbearing(自大的)
D．Smile often and look people in the eye
E. Body language is what we should avoid
F. Arriving 5 to 10 minutes early gives you time to settle in
G. So taking notes is a great way to keep on top of things
四、完形填空
My daughter is only two years old and, like most girls, already has a nurturing spirit
suits, favorite toys, and even a favorite blanket.
This blanket is a pink one that was purchased for her before she was born. It seems to be the one she 28 the closest. I always see her dragging that blanket around. She sits and eats with it, and even jumps right out of the bath to run to it. She won't turn it 29 ! It gets washed many times in the course of a week yet it is almost always 30 .
Normally I just laugh at the thing but recently my daughter has had a cold. Any parent will tell you that germs can get into the things the child 31 and cause them to stay sick instead of getting better. So, unwillingly, we 32 the blanket out of my daughter's daily life. Of course, she wasn't 33 . It was something that she loved, 34 was hers, and had established familiarity with. However, since the blanket is gone, she has a better 35 of getting over her cold faster and not getting sick again. She doesn't know it but the blanket is part of what was keeping her trapped in a state of sickness. We, as 36 , know a lot of things that are keeping us from our true purpose, or even, true happiness. But we won't let them 37 We have friends, habits, and guilty pleasures that keep us trapped in a state of sickness, disappointment, suffering or 38 . We'd rather keep them 39 because they are familiar. But sometimes change is beautiful. 40 our security blankets is a tall order but a 41 step for us to grow.
27．A．reserve B．collect C．love D．study 28．A．watches B．holds C．follows D．touches 29．A．loose B．soft C．easy D．low 30．A．broken B．dirty C．warm D．old 31．A．makes fun of B．holds in C．has power over D．has contact with 32．A．kicked B．led C．forced D．sent 33．A．excited B．pleased C．confused D．ashamed 34．A．guessed B．proved C．knew D．hoped
35．A．idea B．sense C．habit D．chance 36．A．researchers B．doctors C．adults D．friends 37．A．go B．hide C．happen D．develop 38．A．pity B．pain C．curiosity D．burden 39．A．completed B．safe C．close D．open 40．A．Observing B．Keeping C．Repairing D．Dropping 41．A．possible B．perfect C．unique D．necessary
五、用单词的适当形式完成短文
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

With smiling eyes, a quick wit and a good sense of humor, Jia Ling has long been a well-known female comedian (喜剧演员) for her 42 (extreme) funny performances. But recently, she has gained another title.
Jia starred in and directed the film Hi, Mom, 43 a time-travel story is told. The film 44 (consider) as the leading dark horse among the movies released (上映) during the seven-day Spring
Festival holiday is in memory 45 her late mother Li Huanying，who encouraged Jia to pursue her artistic dreams. By Feb 23, 2021，it 46 (earn) more than 4 billion yuan, enabling Jia to become the top box office grossing female film director in China. Now she is on the path to becoming 47 international name in the filmmaking industry.
So what is the secret behind Jia’s success? One factor may be her passion for comedy. Jia 48 (admit) to Beijing’s Central Academy of Drama in 2001. In the last 20 years, she has performed crosstalk (相声) in various 49 (compete) and shows. She has also played comedic roles in many comedies on the big screen. Besides, the approach to 50 (make) the film also makes Jia Ling work stand out. We’ll wait and see whether Jia will become one of China’s 51 (popular) directors.
六、根据首字母填写单词
52．It really a_______ us when we hear Japan will release radioactive water into the Pacific.(根据首字母单词拼写)
七、根据汉语意思填写单词
53．He threw a stone at the sparrows but missed, _______ (受惊吓，吓跑) all the sparrows away. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
八、根据首字母填写单词
54．With millions of graduates and unemployed recent graduates hitting the job market, 2021 is b_______ to be yet another year of exceedingly difficult job hunting for young Chinese. (根据首字母单词拼写)
55．Nearly everyone has a d_______ for success, but not everyone is eager to get rich. (根据首字母拼写单词)
56．The past 71 years has w_______ the great changes of our country. (根据首字母单词拼写)
57．He is an active p_______ in the civil rights movement. (根据首字母单词拼写)
九、根据中英文提示填写单词
58．The major of maths or computer science usually gives you the o_______ (职业) to be an employee in a bank.(根据中英文提示填空)
十、根据汉语意思填写单词
59．It is now generally _______(承认，公认) that he was innocent. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
十一、根据首字母填写单词
60．It o_______to me that I had met him somewhere. (根据首字母单词拼写)
61．We have already made a_______for our vacation. (根据首字母单词拼写)
十二、建议信
62．国家目前正在加快推进新冠疫苗的接种，号召大家积极主动接种疫苗，但有一部分人对疫苗的安全性表示担忧，而且认为别人接种了疫苗，那自己就没必要再去接种了。

假如你是李华，一位人民医院的医生，你收到一封署名为Miss Worried的来信。

信中Miss Worried诉说了她对新冠疫苗的担忧，请你用英文给Miss Worried写一封回信，内容包括：
1.表示理解并给予安慰；
2.提出建议并说明理由。

注意：1.词数：100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。

参考词汇：审核与监督audit and supervise疫苗vaccine疫苗接种vaccination
打疫苗：get vaccinated新冠肺炎：COVID-19
Dear Miss Worried,
I’m Li Hua, a doctor in the People’s Hospital.
___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ____
Hope my suggestions will be of some benefit to you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
十三、读后续写
63．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

续写的词数应为150左右。

There was once a wonderful old man who loved everything: animals, spiders, insects and allsorts of living things.
One day while walking through the woods, the old man found a cocoon(茧) . He decided to take the cocoon home to watch its beautiful transformation from a little cocoon to a beautiful butterfly.
A few days later, the cocoon started to move. It moved frantically! He sat and watched it struggle and struggle for several hours. But it seemed not to make any progress. Then the old man felt sorry for the little butterfly inside, and rushed to its aid. With a pair of scissors and gently, he cut a little opening in the cocoon so the butterfly could come out. And then the butterfly came out of its cocoon. It had a swollen body and small, fragile wings, but it never was able to fly.
He was quite puzzled. Had he accidentally killed the little butterfly? No, it was still
moving a little bit. Maybe it was sick. Then he decided that the best thing he could do for the butterfly was to place it gently back into its cocoon. He did so, and placed a drop of honey on it to seal the cocoon, leaving the butterfly to nestle (筑巢) in its natural state.
The next day he noticed that the cocoon was moving again. It struggled and struggled. Finally the butterfly broke free from its cocoon and stretched its wings out. Its beautiful wings were filled with wonderful colors! It took off! It was flying!
The wonderful butterfly flew and flew till it was almost out of the old man’ s sight. What a joy, he exclaimed! But then he started to think: what did I do wrong by trying to help that beautiful little butterfly out at first?
Finally the answer came out.
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Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our life.
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