甘肃省玉门一中2020―2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题（含解析）

1、甘肃省玉门一中2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题（含解析）第I卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）从所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑ACampOdayin provides fun, safe and supportive camp experiences and community building opportunities for young people and their families this yearWinter Camp February 15-February 17It is

2、 hosted in Amery, a two-hour drive from the Twin Cities and free round trip transportation is provided from Minncapolis and Madison. This camp is for children who have attended Residential Camp or Day Camp before. Campers can experience snowshoeing skiing and snowboarding. Registrations are processe

3、d during December & January.Residential Camp July l3-July 18Campers will have a chance to communicate with other young people sharing the same grade. Hosted in Lutherdale, it will include swimming, horseback riding and talent show. The approval by the Camp Odayin Director is necessary.Registration w

4、ill open in early March and is due May1st.Family Camp October 26-November 1Hosted in CampLake, the camp is a two-night commitment for families with children suffering from heart diseases, who will benefit from connecting with other families who have similar health, emotional and social concerns. Act

5、ivities will include drawing, fancy dress balls and movies.Families who have a child in 12th grade or younger (no minimum age) can attend. Camper registration is available online in late August.1. Which camp is intended for previous campers only?A. Moms Retreat.B. Winter Camp.C. Residential Camp.D.

6、Family Camp2. Where can you go if you choose to register on August 28?A. To AmeryB. To Stillwater.C. To CampLake.D. To Lutherdale.3. What is special about Residential Camp?A. It offers a variety of activities.B. It provides access to shopping .C. It allows sick children to participate.D. It requires

7、 the camp leaders approval.【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D【解析】【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了CampOdayin营地提供的一些夏令营的基本信息。【1题详解】细节理解题。根据Winter Camp中“This camp is for children who have attended Residential Camp or Day Camp before.( 这个夏令营是为以前参加过住宿营或日间营的孩子准备的。)可知，Winter Camp是为以前参加过夏令营的人准备的。故选B。【2题详解】细节理解题。根据 Camper registration is

8、available online in late August.中“Hosted in CampLake ”和“ Camper registration is available online in late August.( 露营者可在8月底在网上注册。)可知，如果你选择8月28日注册，你可以去CampLake。故选C。【3题详解】细节理解题。由Residential Camp 中的“ The approval by the Camp Odayin Director is necessary.( Odayin营地主任的批准是必要的。)”可知，Residential Camp 特别之处在于这需

9、要营地领导的批准。故选D。BThe pupils of Grangetown High have been busy getting to know their newest and tallest classmate a 7-meter-tall giraffe outside their school.The giraffe is a huge sculpture (雕像). The schools headmaster noticed it in an artists garden as he drove past one day, and thought it would be per

10、fect for his school. “I knew everyone would love it,” he said, “because our basketball team is known as the Grangetown Giraffes, and they wear giraffes on their shirts. So I asked them to write to the artist, asking how much it would cost to buy the giraffe. He was very kind and got it ready to deli

11、ver (递送) in six weeks all for nothing! It was expected to arrive one Sunday morning, so that the pupils would see it when they got to school on Monday at that time they had no idea that we were getting it.”The artist Tom Bennett was a university professor of chemistry before he retired in 2012 and o

12、nly took up metalwork a couple of years ago. “Ive always drawn pictures,” he said. I can even remember doing it on my first day at school I drew a horse. I wanted it to be the best horse picture ever, but I dont think I succeeded.” Toms first metalwork was a bicycle on which he and his wife could go

13、 cycling together, “It was the most uncomfortable bike ever created,” he said, “so I gave up making bicycles and went into sculpture instead.”Meanwhile the pupils at Grangetown High are very happy with their new classmate. “Were going to hold a competition to give it a proper name,” said one girl. “

14、Everyone likes the expression on its face, so perhaps that will give us some ideas.”4. What can we learn about the giraffe according to the text?A. It was specially made for a basketball team.B. It was given to Grangetown High for free.C. It was as tall as a basketball player.D. It was sent to Grang

15、etown High on Monday.5. How did the pupils probably feel when they got to school on Monday?A. surprisedB. sadC. shyD. confident6. Which of the following is TRUE about Tom Bennett?A. He visited Grangetown High as a professor.B. He did well in drawing, especially horses.C. He learned a lot about sculp

16、ture at university.D. He showed interest in art at an early age.7. Whats the main idea of the text?A. It was difficult to name a giraffe.B. A metal giraffe arrived at Grangetown High.C. Tom Bennett is famous as a sculptor.D. The Grangetown Giraffes is a strong team.【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. B【解析】【分析】本文是

17、一篇记叙文。一尊长颈鹿雕像的到来成为了Grangetown High这所学校一道亮丽的风景线。【4题详解】细节理解题。由第二段中的“He was very kind and got it ready to deliver (递送) in six weeks all for nothing!”可知，这件长颈鹿雕塑作品是免费赠与Grangetown High的。故选B。【5题详解】推理判断题。由第一段内容和第二段中的“It was expected to arrive one Sunday morning, so that the pupils would see it when they got

18、 to school on Monday”可知，周一学生们到校后，看到长颈鹿雕像时应该会非常惊奇。故选A。【6题详解】推理判断题。由第三段Tom说的“Ive always drawn pictures,”以及“I can even remember doing it on my first day at school”可知，他从小就对艺术感兴趣。故选D。【7题详解】主旨大意题。根据文章主要内容为讲述Grangetown High的校长为孩子们“购置”了一尊长颈鹿雕像的故事。故选B。CFootball is my favorite sport. I loved to watch it, but

19、I had never played in a football game before I went to college. I lacked selfconfidence and I doubted if I could do well in a team, which was why I hardly did sports together with others. I just loved practicing playing football in the backyard of my house.About one month after I went to college, on

20、e day some of my classmates said theyd play a football game with some players of another class. I really looked forward to it but never thought Id join them to play. That day finally came and I went to watch with my classmates. However, just about ten minutes after the game started, one member of ou

21、r football team got injured and could no longer play. The other members looked worried. Then one of them came to me and asked, “Can you play?” At first, I shook my head, but then I nodded. “Great! Come and play,” he said. I followed him, having no idea at all what to do. To my joy, he asked me to pl

22、ay in defense (防守). Defense was my favorite because I found it more fun and less complicated (复杂的). Then the game began again. There werent a lot of big kids on the offensive line (攻击线) of the other team and I suddenly gained some selfconfidence. About five minutes later, the ball was kicked toward

23、the guard. I thought it was a good opportunity for me. I quickly ran past the guard and got the ball. When the guard came to the offensive line, I kicked the ball. I scored and all my classmates cheered. You may not believe it, but I scored twice that time. The final score was 62 and we won. My team

24、mates thought that I did very well and none of them believed I hadnt played in a game before.That game really changed me. I am a really confident person now and often play football games with my teammates.8. Why didnt the author play sports with others before?A. He wasnt interested in sports.B. He w

25、asnt popular with others.C. He couldnt afford time for sports.D. He wasnt confident about his ability.9. Seeing the author shaking his head at first, his classmates most probably felt _.A. excitedB. boringC. anxiousD. angry10. We infer that after playing the game, the author most probably _.A. got n

26、ervous about watching football gamesB. decided to become a fulltime football playerC. was considered the best football player at schoolD. fell in love with joining others in playing football11. What would be the best title for the text?A. My first football game.B. My most unforgettable experience.C.

27、 My way of finding selfconfidence.D. My way of scoring at football games.【答案】8. D 9. C 10. D 11. A【解析】【分析】本文是记叙文。作者喜欢足球，但由于缺乏自信不敢上场比赛，一次偶然的机会让作者大显身手，从此作者变成了自信的人，积极参与踢球。【8题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段中“I lacked selfconfidence and I doubted if I could do well in a team, which was why I hardly did sports together wi

28、th others.”可知作者因为缺乏自信，害怕自己做不好，所以不敢上场参赛。故选D。【9题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段“The other members looked worried.”并结合常识可知，球场上有球员受伤，若没有人替补，其他球员自然着急万分。所以当作者摇头时，同学们肯定是很焦急。故选C。【10题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段“That game really changed me. I am a really confident person now and often play football games with my teammates.(那个游戏真的改变了我。 我现

29、在是一个非常自信的人，经常和我的队友踢足球。)”可判断出：自此作者有了自信，与他人一起积极参与球赛活动。故选D。【11题详解】主旨大意题。通读全文可知，作者开始由于缺乏自信，不敢参加比赛。一次偶然的机会，他大显身手，从此，有了参赛的自信，经常与他人奔跑在赛场上。本文以赛场为主线，介绍了作者第一次参赛前后的巨大变化，故“My first football game”作为题目较为合适。故选A。DAfter watching Stanfords graduation celebration online, Farrow took to social media to announce the mil

30、estone to her followers. “I graduated from college today. First-generation, low-income, and first from my tribe to graduate from Stanford,” she posted. The message quickly attracted thousands of likes and comments. Farrow said she was shocked by the sudden fame. “I didnt know how to react,” she said

31、. “So, I kind of kept it a secret for as long as I could.” But that proved to be easier said than done.Farrows home is on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in the countryside of Oregon. The reservation is small and home to about 3,500 members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla. Growing up ther

32、e wasnt always easy. Few residents attend college, and many are low-income and face health challenges.At Stanford, Farrow majored in psychology with a concentration in health and development. She had initially planned to pursue a medical career and become a doctor but has decided to apply to graduat

33、e school this fall to pursue a masters degree in public health. She hopes to spend her career working to improve health outcomes for local people.Farrow said her experience in the reservation has provided a solid foundation for her future. I will remember the four years I spent at Stanford and Im re

34、ally excited to see what is next, she said.12. Why was Farrows graduation unusual?A. Farrow kept it from others.B. It was broadcast on social media.C. It received considerable attention.D. Farrow failed to attend its celebration.13. What can we know about Farrows hometown?A. Its a backward area.B. I

35、ts a vast reservation.C. It lacks access to education.D. It takes health very seriously.14. WhatsFarrowsplan for her next step?A. To become a doctor.B. To further her studies.C. To start working in her hometown.D. To earn a graduate school scholarship.15. What is the best title for the text?A. No Pa

36、ins, No GainsB. The Road to a Key UniversityC. Stanford Graduate Shocked the WebD. Breaking Limitation, Attaining Success【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D【解析】【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了来自落后地区的Farrow从斯坦福大学毕业，这一消息受到了很大关注。文章介绍了Farrow家乡的一些情况以及他未来的打算。【12题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段中“After watching Stanfords graduation celebration on

37、line, Farrow took to social media to announce the milestone to her followers. “I graduated from college today. First-generation, low-income, and first from my tribe to graduate from Stanford,” she posted. The message quickly attracted thousands of likes and comments.(在网上观看了斯坦福大学的毕业庆典后，Farrow在社交媒体上向她

38、的粉丝宣布了这个里程碑。 “我今天大学毕业了。第一代低收入者，也是我部落里第一个从斯坦福大学毕业的人。”这条消息很快吸引了数千个赞和评论)”可知，Farrow的毕业不寻常是因为它受到了相当大的关注。故选C。【13题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段中“Growing up there wasnt always easy. Few residents attend college, and many are low-income and face health challenges.(这里的居民很少上大学，很多人都是低收入者，面临着健康方面的挑战)”可知，Farrow家乡是一个落后的地区。故选A。【1

39、4题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段中“She had initially planned to pursue a medical career and become a doctor but has decided to apply to graduate school this fall to pursue a masters degree in public health. She hopes to spend her career working to improve health outcomes for local people.(她最初打算从事医学职业，成为一名医生，但已经决定今年秋

40、天申请研究生院攻读公共卫生硕士学位。她希望在自己的职业生涯中致力于改善当地人民的健康状况)”可知，Farrow的下一步计划是进一步深造。故选B。【15题详解】主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Farrow said her experience in the reservation has provided a solid foundation for her future. I will remember the four years I spent at Stanford and Im really excited to see what is next, she said.( Farrow说，她

41、在保留地的经历为她的未来奠定了坚实的基础。 她说：“我会记得我在斯坦福大学度过的四年，我真的很兴奋地想知道接下来会发生什么。”)”结合文章讲述了来自落后地区的Farrow从斯坦福大学毕业，这一消息受到了很大关注。文章介绍了Farrow家乡的一些情况以及他未来的打算。可知，D选项“打破限制，获得成功”最符合文章标题。故选D。第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)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。Changing your life can come in small, easy steps. You can transform yourself

42、 and live a better life by making positive changes along the way._16_Choose to change bad habitsSome bad habits seem to stick around without us even realizing it. Make the choice today that you wont be ruled by them.You can overcome them, find better alternatives, and get through your struggle to be

43、come a better you! Do it for yourself more than anything.Choose to growIts easy to get stuck in a fixed way of life. _17_In choosing to grow, you build character, develop your strengths, become aware of what needs improvement, and turn into the well-rounded person you need to be to succeed.Choose to

44、 seek a balanced life_18_ Are you all work, no play? Or the opposite? Neither extreme will lead you to a pleasant life for very long.If youre spending too much time working or locked away alone, find the time for social interaction and having fun. If you havent committed to a schedule in a while, ma

45、ke the decision to start following one._19_This is vital to human existence. We need the loving bonds created by family members and friends. Personal relationships are key to emotional growth and social stability.Choose to live your passionWhatever your dream is, you can have it. The person you wish

46、 to be and the things you wish to achieve are within you._20_It may mean clearing out your schedule or doing something youve never done. However, the reward from success and personal accomplishment will be worth it.A. Choose to spend time with those you loveB. Choose to organize your schedule flexib

47、lyC. However, with re-evaluation and growth comes a beautiful freedom.D. Make the choice to pursue those passions at whatever cost.E. Its good to change, and youve only got so many years to refresh yourself.F. Here are some choices that will lead to your transformation.G. Where do you need balance?【

48、答案】16. F 17. C 18. G 19. A 20. D【解析】【分析】本文是说明文。介绍了5种积极改变自己的方式，使生活更美好。【16题详解】上文“Changing your life can come in small, easy steps. You can transform yourself and live a better life by making positive changes along the way.”说明改变生活是逐步的。通过积极的改变来过上更好的生活。下文是具体的5种方法，F项“这里有一些将导致你转变的选择”，起到了承上启下的作用，some choice

49、s指的是下文的5种方法，故选F。【17题详解】本段主要内容是“Choose to grow”，上句“Its easy to get stuck in a fixed way of life.”说明人们很容易陷入一种固定的生活方式，下文应该介绍如何应对这种情况，C项“然而，随着重新评估和成长而来的是一种美丽的自由。”指出了具体做法，However与上文转折，“re-evaluation and growth”与本段内容一致，故选C。【18题详解】本段建议选择一种平衡的生活，下文“Are you all work, no play? Or the opposite? Neither extreme

50、 will lead you to a pleasant life for very long.”介绍了生活中工作和娱乐的选择，G项“Where do you need balance? ”引出下文，其中balance与本段内容相符，故选G。19题详解】下文“We need the loving bonds created by family members and friends. Personal relationships are key to emotional growth and social stability.”（我们需要由家庭成员和朋友创造的爱的纽带。人际关系是情感成长和社会

51、稳定的关键。）说明了爱的重要性，A项“Choose to spend time with those you love”与其他标题结构一致，those you love与下文loving bonds一致，点明了本段主题。故选A。【20题详解】本段标题是“Choose to live your passion”，建议选择有激情的生活，D项“Make the choice to pursue those passions at whatever cost.”(做出选择，不惜任何代价去追求那些激情)符合本段内容，其中those passions与标题中passion一致，whatever cost与

52、下文“the reward from success and personal accomplishment will be worth it.”呼应，故选D。第二部分 英语语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A girl complained to her father about her life and how things were so hard for her.Without a _21_, the fathe

53、r took his daughter to the kitchen. He filled three pots with _22_ and placed each on a high _23_. In one he placed carrots, in the second eggs, and in the last coffee beans. The daughter sucked her teeth and waited _24_, wondering what he was doing. In about twenty minutes the father turned off the

54、 heat. He _25_ the carrots and eggs out and placed them in two plates. Then he poured the coffee into a cup.He asked _26_, “Darling, what do you see?”“Carrots, eggs, and coffee.” she replied.He asked her to _27_ the carrots. She did and said they were _28_. Then he asked her to take an egg and _29_

55、it. After pulling off the shell, she _30_ the hard-boiled egg. Finally, he asked her to drink the coffee. She _31_, as she tasted its rich aroma (芳香).“What does it _32_, Father?” She asked.He explained that each of them had _33_ the same adversity (困境), boiling water, but each reacted _34_. The carr

56、ot went in strong and hard but it turned soft and _35_. The egg had been fragile, but after sitting through the boiling water its _36_ became hardened. The coffee beans were _37_, however, after they were in the boiling water, they had _38_ the water.“Which are you?” Father asked his daughter. She w

57、as then wordless as if _39_ in thought.When adversity knocks on your door, how do you _40_? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?21. A. commentB. joyC. resultD. word22. A. milkB. waterC. sandD. oil23. A. placeB. roofC. fireD. stove24. A. angrilyB. impatientlyC. quietlyD. nervously25. A. fishedB. handedC. pickedD. pulled26. A. coldlyB. eagerlyC. gentlyD. slowly27. A. feelB. eatC. getD. wash28. A. redB. hotC. softD. fresh29. A. draw