黑龙江省嫩江市第一中学校2020╺2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题﹙含解析﹚

1、黑龙江省嫩江市第一中学校2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题（含解析）满分 120分 时间100分钟第一卷：选择题（满分70分）第一部分：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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIf you are planning to take a trip across the United States， and are eager for a hotel， here are four economic ones for you to choose fromMote

2、l 6 DowntownNeighboring the Golden Gate Bridge， its one of the most popular motels in San Francisco with enough free parking spacesCheck in： 3： 00 p m with passports and credit cardCheck out： before 12： 00 noonPrice for 1 night per room： 140 for two adults， free of charge for two childrenPets not pe

3、rmitted inTel： 77345984The Opera InnLocated in the art district， its close to the Opera House， with chances to take part in various cultural activitiesCheck in： 4： 00 pm with passports and credit cardCheck out： before 11： 00 amPrice for 1 night per room： 179 for two adults， free of charge for one ch

4、ild No extra bedPets not permitted inTel： 77345244Amsterdam HotelLocated in downtown San Francisco， its a clean and tidy cheap hostel， with only eight minutes walk to the ChinatownCheck in： 3：00 p m， with passports and credit cardCheck out： before 10： 00 amPrice for 1 night per room： 106 for two adu

5、lts， free of charge for two childrenPets not permitted inTel： 72346654Van Ness InnNeighboring the blue sea， it has a quiet beautiful environment Its a best choice for those who are tired of the noisy downtownCheck in： 1： 00 p m with passports and credit cardCheck out： before 11： 00 amPrice for 1 nig

6、ht per room：118 for two adults，5 for one childPets not permitted inTel： 723466641. Which do you choose if you want to enjoy free parking？A. Motel 6 DowntownB. The Opera InnC. Amsterdam HotelD. Van Ness Inn2. How much should a couple with a child pay to stay in Van Ness Inn for two nights？A. 482B. 47

7、2C. 236D. 2463. What is this passage intended to do？A. To introduce hotels rulesB. To attract more customersC. To compare the pricesD. To promote the local tourism【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四家经济型旅馆的相关信息。【1题详解】细节理解题。根据Motel 6 Downtown部分 中的Neighboring the Golden Gate Bridge， its one of the

8、most popular motels in San Francisco with enough free parking spaces（该旅馆毗邻金门大桥，是旧金山最受欢迎的汽车旅馆之一，有足够的免费停车位）可知，想要免费停车服务的游客可以去Motel 6 Downtown，故A项正确。【2题详解】细节理解题。根据Van Ness Inn部分中的“Price for 1 night per room：118 for two adults，5 for one child”（每个房间一晚的价格：两个成人118美元，一个孩子5美元）可知，一对夫妇带一个孩子住两晚的价格是（118+5）2246美元，

9、故D项正确。【3题详解】推理判断题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段“If you are planning to take a trip across the United States， and are eager for a hotel， here are four economic ones for you to choose from”（如果你正计划去美国旅行，并且想入住一家旅馆，这里有四家经济型旅馆供你选择）可知，本文主要介绍的是四家经济型旅馆的相关信息，文章的目的自然是吸引更多的顾客前来入住，故B项正确。BMy school appeared on the news last week

10、 because we had made an important change in our local area. Our class had planted a large garden in what was once only a vacant lot. It was a lot of work but it was all worth it. I got blisters(水泡) from digging, and we all got insect bites, too.I learned a lot about gardening and collaboration(合作),

11、and then I learned about the media. Our teacher telephoned the TV station and informed them of what we had accomplished. She spoke with the producer. The producer checked with the directors, but they said there were plenty of stories similar to ours. They wanted to know what was special about our pa

12、rticular garden, since many schools plant them.The teacher explained that, after going on the Internet to learn about the prairie(大草原), we had made a prairie garden. We had gone to a prairie and gotten seeds from the plants, and then we planted them. We did not water the garden, but we did weed it.

13、We decided to let nature water it with rain, since that was how prairies grew in the past. We sent a picture of the garden to the news station. In the picture, the grass was so high that it stood taller than the fourth grade students.As a result, the producer sent a reporter to our school. He interv

14、iewed the headmaster and asked him many questions about the garden. After that, they interviewed us, and we explained to them what we had learned through this project.That night, we watched the news, and there we were. The news reporter told our story. It was only two minutes long, but it was us. We

15、 were famous. All that work, all those blisters, it was worth it. We knew that when we saw the garden every day, but now we knew that the whole city thought so, too.4. What seemed to be the TV directors initial reaction to the garden?A. They were excited.B. They were surprised.C. They were worried.D

16、. They were uninterested.5. What is special about the garden?A. Weeds were allowed to spread naturally.B. The grass grew faster than common grass.C. The seeds came from the plants of a prairie.D. Underground water was used for the plants.6. What does the underlined word “that” refer to in the last p

17、aragraph?A We got blisters on our hands.B. Our hard work was worthwhile.C. The garden would be famous.D. The project would be finished.7. How did the author feel about the project?A. Annoyed.B. Curious.C. Proud.D. Regretful.【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. C【解析】【分析】本文是记叙文。作者讲述了他所在的班级在学校做了一个草原花园。同学们从中学到了很多的知识，还

18、受到了电视台的采访报道。【4题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段中The producer checked with the directors, but they said there were plenty of stories similar to ours.(制片人和导演核实了一下，但他们说有很多和我们相似的故事)可推知，一开始的时候，电视导演对作者班级做的花园并不感兴趣。故选D。【5题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段中They wanted to know what was special about our particular garden, since many schools plan

19、t them.(他们想知道我们的花园有什么特别之处，因为许多学校都在种)及第三段中The teacher explained that, after going on the Internet to learn about the prairie(大草原), we had made a prairie garden. We had gone to a prairie and gotten seeds from the plants, and then we planted them.(老师解释说，我们在网上了解了草原之后，做了一个草原花园。我们去了一个大草原，从植物中获取种子，然后我们种植它们

20、)可知，新闻台工作者想知道作者班级做的花园有什么特别之处时，老师解释说这个花园的植物种子来自于草原上的植物。由此可推知，这个花园的特别之处在于花园里的植物种子真正来自于草原上的植物。故选C。【6题详解】词义猜测题。根据最后一段中划线词所在句及前一句话All that work, all those blisters, it was worth it. We knew that when we saw the garden every day, but now we knew that the whole city thought so, too.(所有这些工作，所有这些水泡，都是值得的。当我们

21、每天看到花园时，我们知道这一点，但现在我们知道，整个城市的人也这样认为)可推知，划线词that指代前一句的内容，即“我们的努力是值得的”。故选B。【7题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段中The news reporter told our story. It was only two minutes long, but it was us. We were famous. All that work, all those blisters, it was worth it.(新闻记者讲述了我们的故事。虽然只有两分钟，但那是我们。我们出名了。所有这些工作，所有这些水泡，都是值得的)可推知，作者对他

22、们所做的这个项目感到很自豪。故选C。【点睛】依据逻辑推理猜测词义：运用逻辑推理猜测词义是使用最广考查最多也最易失分的猜词方式。要求考生具备整合分散、复杂信息的能力，充分利用上下文中相关的词汇并结合具体的语境，从形式和内容上把握语言之间的内在联系，理顺语言之间的逻辑关系，进而达到猜词的目的。在第3小题中，可以根据该划线词所在的上下文语境来推测其意义。根据最后一段中划线词所在句及前一句话All that work, all those blisters, it was worth it. We knew that when we saw the garden every day, but now

23、we knew that the whole city thought so, too.（所有这些工作，所有这些水泡，都是值得的。当我们每天看到花园时，我们知道这一点，但现在我们知道，整个城市的人也这样认为）可推知，划线词that指代前一句的内容，即“我们的努力是值得的”。故选B。COrganic food is very popular. It is also expensive. Some organic food costs twice as much as non-organic food, but new parents and pet owners are willing to p

24、ay up to 200% more for organic food. However, there are people who think it is a waste of money.There is one main difference between organic and non-organic food. Organic farms do not use agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides. In many countries organic foods have special labels. These guarantee

25、 that the products are natural.Some people think organic means locally grown. Originally this was true. Over time organic farming became more difficult. The demand for organic food grew larger than the supply. Small companies had to sell out to large companies. There werent enough organic ingredient

26、s such as grain and cattle. This made it difficult for many organic companies to stay in business. Today, many large companies have an organic line of products.Is organic food more nutritious? This is part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers believe it is. They think agricultural chemicals cau

27、se health problems such as cancer. Many health professionals disagree. Few studies prove that organic foods prevent health problems. Health specialists worry more about bacteria, such as E.coli and salmonella. These can get into contact with organic and non- organic food. Doctors recommend washing p

28、roduce very carefully. Handling meat carefully is important too.Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better. Is tastier food worth the extra money? This is a matter of opinion. Whether it is healthier or not may require more research. However, organic consumers argue it is better to be

29、 safe than sorry.8. What is probably the major concern of organic food consumers?A. Price.B. Safety.C. Freshness.D. Variety.9. What is the doctors suggestion?A. Grow your own food.B. Reduce the use of pesticides.C. Make sure the food is clean.D. Buy large companies products.10. Which of the followin

30、g do most people agree on organic food?A. It tastes better.B. It is easier to grow.C. It contains more fat.D. It is more nutritious.11. Where does this text probably come from?A. A recipe book.B. A chemistry paper.C. A medical report.D. A health magazine.【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. D【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要

31、说明了如今有机食品很受欢迎，将有机食品和非有机食品进行了对比，并且就有机食品的种植、营养价值和味道等情况进行了说明。【8题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段中Organic farms do not use agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides. In many countries organic foods have special labels. These guarantee that the products are natural.可知有机农场不使用农药等农药。在许多国家，有机食品都有特殊的标签。这些保证了产品是天然的。以及最后一段中Howe

32、ver, organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than sorry.可知然而，有机食品消费者认为，安全总比后悔好。由此可推知，有机食品消费者最关心的可能是安全。故选B。【9题详解】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully. Handling meat carefully is important too.可知医生建议仔细清洗农产品。小心处理肉类也很重要。由此可知，医生的建议是确保食物干净。故选C。【10题详解】细节理解题。根据最后一段中Most peo

33、ple agree that naturally grown food tastes better.可知大多数人同意自然生长的食物味道更好。由此可知，大多数人同意有机食品味道更好。故选A。【11题详解】推理判断题。根据文章主要说明了如今有机食品很受欢迎，将有机食品和非有机食品进行了对比，并且就有机食品的种植、营养价值和味道等情况进行了说明。这属于饮食健康类文章，可推知，这篇文章可能来自健康杂志。故选D。DFor top students from low-income families, applying to colleges is particularly difficult. One a

34、pproach makes this whole process easier? Provide an adviser for them.Thats the idea behind CollegePoint, a program to help gifted students go to schools that match their intelligence. When a high school student takes a standardized testthe PSAT, SAT or ACTand they score in the 90th percentile, and t

35、heir families make less than $ 80, 000 a year, they get an email from the program offering them a free adviser. The advisers listen, guide and answer students questions.Connor Rechtzigel, an adviser in Minnesota, sees the importance of his role, for research shows that low-income students are far mo

36、re likely to undermatch because they dont think they have what it takes to get in and because many dont even know what schools are out there. He helped high school senior Justice Benjamin, the first in his family to apply to college, thinking about what his ideal learning experience was. Finally, Ju

37、stice narrowed in on smaller schools where he could study environmental science and made his final choice: Skidmore College in New York.Figuring out how to pay for college is a major part of what CollegePoint advisers do. Nakhle, an adviser in North Carolina, is working with Hensley, an Ohio high sc

38、hool senior who cant get extra financial help from her family. They spent a lot of time comparing and analyzing her financial-aid award letters, which made her decision much clearer. Finally, the Ohio State University offered an option where she would pay nothing. Staying in-state wasnt her first ch

39、oice, but it was the best option for her.12. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. How CollegePoint works.B. The history of CollegePoint.C. Ways to apply for a free adviser.D. The challenge of choosing colleges.13. What prevents low-income students from attending proper colleges?A. Thinking h

40、ighly of their abilities.B. Knowing little about colleges.C. Lack of enough learning experience.D. Failure to pass the entrance exam.14. Why did Hensley finally choose the Ohio State University?A. She didnt want to stay far from home.B. Her favorite major was provided there.C. She would show her tal

41、ents to the full.D. The university met her financial needs.15. What is the best title for the passage?A. Steps for Students to Choose Suitable CollegesB. CollegePointHow to Be a Financial AdviserC. Advisers Helping College Students to Score HighD. CollegePointHelping Students Select Ideal Colleges【答

42、案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. D【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个名为CollegePoint的项目，主要是为了帮助来自低收入家庭的优等生去申请适合他们的大学。文中介绍了CollegePoint是如何工作的，以及项目中顾问的工作职责和列举了顾问为学生服务的事例。【12题详解】主旨大意题。根据第二段Thats the idea behind CollegePoint, a program to help gifted students go to schools that match their intelligence. When a high school

43、student takes a standardized testthe PSAT, SAT or ACTand they score in the 90th percentile, and their families make less than $ 80, 000 a year, they get an email from the program offering them a free adviser. The advisers listen, guide and answer students questions.可知这就是CollegePoint背后的想法，一个帮助有天赋的学生去

44、匹配他们智力的学校的项目。当一名高中生参加一项标准化考试，即PSAT、SAT或ACT时，如果他们的分数在90%以上，而他们的家庭年收入不到8万美元，他们就会收到该项目发来的电子邮件，为他们提供免费顾问。指导老师倾听、指导和回答学生的问题。由此可知，第二段的主要内容是CollegePoint是如何工作的。故选A。【13题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段中Connor Rechtzigel, an adviser in Minnesota, sees the importance of his role, for research shows that low-income students are

45、far more likely to undermatch because they dont think they have what it takes to get in and because many dont even know what schools are out there.可知明尼苏达州的一名顾问Connor Rechtzigel看到了自己所扮演的角色的重要性，因为研究表明，低收入家庭的学生更有可能落后，因为他们认为自己不具备入学所需的条件，而且许多人甚至不知道那里有哪些学校。由此可知，对大学了解不多，阻碍了低收入家庭的学生上正规的大学。故选B。【14题详解】细节理解题。根

46、据最后一段中Nakhle, an adviser in North Carolina, is working with Hensley, an Ohio high school senior who cant get extra financial help from her family. They spent a lot of time comparing and analyzing her financial-aid award letters, which made her decision much clearer. Finally, the Ohio State Universit

47、y offered an option where she would pay nothing.可知Nakhle是北卡罗来纳州的一名顾问，她正在与Hensley合作。Hensley是俄亥俄州的一名高三学生，她无法从家人那里获得额外的经济帮助。他们花了很多时间比较和分析她的助学金奖励信，这使她的决定更清楚了。最后，俄亥俄州立大学为她提供了一个免费的选择。由此可知，Hensley最终选择了俄亥俄州立大学，是因为这所大学满足了她的经济需求。故选D。【15题详解】主旨大意题。根据第一段For top students from low-income families, applying to coll

48、eges is particularly difficult. One approach makes this whole process easier? Provide an adviser for them.可知对于来自低收入家庭的优等生来说，申请大学尤其困难。有一种方法能使整个过程更简单吗？有，那就是为他们提供顾问。结合文章主要介绍了一个名为CollegePoint的项目，主要是为了帮助来自低收入家庭的优等生去申请适合他们的大学。文中介绍了CollegePoint是如何工作的，以及项目中顾问的工作职责和列举了顾问为学生服务的事例。由此可知，D选项“CollegePoint帮助学生选择理想

49、的大学”最符合文章标题。故选D。第二节：七选五。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。On a remote island in Norway, around 1,000 kilometers from the North Pole, sits the Svalbard Global Seed Vault (保险库)._16_But deep inside, there are hundreds of thousands of seed samples (样本). According to the most recent count, this va

50、ult holds 890,000 samples of seeds from all around the world!_17_There are over 1,000 seed banks like that around the world. They were created to store crop seeds in case they disappear from nature. And the one in Svalbard, Norway, is just one of them. It is there in case any of these seed banks get

51、 destroyed.Inside the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the seeds sit sealed in boxes. The temperature stays at -18C. Scientists monitor the moisture levels and temperature inside the bank. _18_But in February 2018, the Norwegian government announced that the Svalbard Global Seed Vault would be getting so

52、me updates._19_Why?In general, these updates will make the vault more secure. In 2017, outdoor temperatures in the region were warmer than usual. The warm temperatures melted the permafrost (永久冻土层) in the region._20_ It didnt affect any of the seeds, but it got scientists to think about future risks

53、. For example, rising temperatures due to climate change could make more permafrost melt.A. This caused flooding at the entrance to the vault.B. The conditions to keep seeds are therefore quite strict.C. On the outside, it looks like a mysterious door leading into a mountain.D. This way, they make s

54、ure the conditions for preserving the seeds are right.E. Thanks to seed banks, scientists have a source of genetically diverse seeds.F. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a type of seed bank where seeds are stored.G. For example, it would get a building to store emergency power units and refrigerator

55、s there.【答案】16. C 17. F 18. D 19. G 20. A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述斯瓦尔巴群岛全球种子库的特点，工作原理及风险等。【16题详解】根据下文But deep inside, there are hundreds of thousands of seed samples但在深处，有成千上万的种子样本。由此可知和上文构成一个转折或者对比关系。C选项On the outside, it looks like a mysterious door leading into a mountain. 从外面看，它就像一个神秘的通往一座山的门。并且与上

56、文存在指代关系，正确选项中的it指代上文的the Svalbard Global Seed Vault，并且与下文的inside形成对应。故选C。【17题详解】考查段落主题句。本段内容There are over 1,000 seed banks like that around the world. They were created to store crop seeds in case they disappear from nature. And the one in Svalbard, Norway, is just one of them. It is there in case

57、any of these seed banks get destroyed.全世界有1000多个这样的种子银行。它们是用来储存农作物种子以防它们从自然界消失的。而位于挪威斯瓦尔巴特群岛的种子库只是其中之一。它就在那里，以防这些种子库被破坏。下文内容都围绕着the Svalbard Global Seed Vault而展开的。F 选项The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a type of seed bank where seeds are stored. 斯瓦尔巴特群岛全球种子库是一种储存种子的种子银行，揭示了段落主题，故选F。【18题详解】根据上文Inside

58、the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the seeds sit sealed in boxes. The temperature stays at -18C. Scientists monitor the moisture levels and temperature inside the bank. This way, they make sure the conditions for preserving the seeds are right. 在斯瓦尔巴全球种子库中，这些种子被密封在盒子里。温度保持在-18。科学家监测银行内部的水分水平和温度。空中对上文进行了总结， D选项中This way指代Scientists monitor the moisture