2021届江西省南昌新建一中高二上学期英语期中试题

1、2021届江西省南昌新建一中高二上学期英语期中试题 总分值：150分 时间：120分钟卷面分：5分（5分：字体端正、卷面整洁、无涂改；43分：字迹清楚，卷面整洁； 2分：字迹较清楚、有少量涂改、卷面较整洁；1分：字迹潦草、卷面脏乱。0分：大多主观题没写或全部没写。）第二部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AMost of Londons national museums are completely free of charge. So without cost to worry a

2、bout, these are the must-see museums for art lovers on their first trip to London.National Portrait (肖像) GalleryPHONE +44 20 7306 0055Where else but the National Portrait Gallery can you find oil paintings of the Bronte sisters and William Shakespeare alongside black and white photographs of the Spi

3、ce Girls and a mixed media portrait of J.K.Rowling? Featuring a collection of famous British people from the Tudor period to the present day, the National Portrait Gallery is a must for those who like British culture.Science MuseumPHONE +44 33 3241 4000Ideal for left-brainers, Londons Science Museum

4、 celebrates scientific, technological, and mathematical achievements-but that makes it sound so serious. With interactive exhibits, flight simulators(模拟器), an IMAX theater, and even a milkshake bar, a trip to the Science Museum is far from the boring science lessons from back in the day.Churchill Wa

5、r RoomsPHONE +44 20 7416 5000The Imperial War Museum is a collection of five museums and sites. One of the collections most fascination inclusions is the Churchill War Rooms. Walking through the underground labyrinth of war rooms is literally walking in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill and his

6、 war cabinet during WWII. Natural History MuseumPHONE +44 20 7942 5000Once the home to African elephant specimens and surprising casts of a Triceratops and Diplodocus, the museums main hall now floats the real skeleton(骨架)of a blue whale high above visitors heads. Though no longer in the entry hall,

7、 you can still find dinosaurs here, such as the first fossil ever found from a T. rex.21. Which is the best choice for J.K. Rowlings fans?A. National Portrait Gallery. B. Science Museum.C. Churchill War Rooms. D. Natural History Museum.22. What can people do in Science Museum? A. View the arts of th

8、e Tudor period. B. Enjoy a film in an IMAX theater. C. Learn about the war history of Britain. D. Watch the skeleton of a blue whale.23. Which number should be called if youre interested in dinosaurs?A. 44 20 7306 0055 B. 44 33 3241 4000 C. 44 20 7416 5000 D. 44 20 7942 5000BMany years ago, my mothe

9、r read from the book Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey to me. I remember as if it were yesterday, hearing her voice at my side on a cold winter night. My mothers voice changed my world.Long before I could read on my own, she shared with me the strength and beauty of McCloskeys languagea story

10、of a little girl and her mother out in nature, co-existing with a mother bear and her own baby. The power of the story, of language and of my mother, all came together. And it happened many times after that, over and over. The read-aloud made me a reader.Years later, I was reading aloud a picture bo

11、ok to a small child in a classroom. His life, so far, had not been easy. His childhood was troubled by poverty and loneliness. At that moment, in the joy of the read-aloud, he had an idea that started something big.What he said was this: “Mrs. Allyn, lets make sure everyone knows how good this feels

12、. Lets have a holiday for the read-aloud.” Therefore, my organization, LitWorld, created a grass-roots movement World Read Aloud Day in 2010 to honor this young boys wish for everyone to be able to have a read-aloud every day.Since the day he shared that good idea with us, World Read Aloud Day has b

13、ecome a worldwide event reaching over one million people in more than 65 countries around the world. This year we are over 600 cities strong, a number that is growing every day.When I say that reading aloud will change the world, I know it sounds simple. But one of the many great things about giving

14、 kids access to the power of stories and sharing them together is that it is simple; it is also cheap and easily done, and the impact is huge.24. How did the authors parent change her life?A. By reading aloud to her.B. By listening to her readingC. By buying many books for her.D. By encouraging her

15、to read aloud.25. What does the underlined part “an idea” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. To start a holiday.B. To reduce poverty.C. To found LitWorld.D. To overcome loneliness.26. What can we know about World Read Aloud Day from Paragraph 5?A. Its origin. B. Its future.C. Its purpose.D. Its development.

16、27. What can we infer from the last pargraph?A. Sticking to reading isnt easy.B. Reading gives a high rate of returnC. Reading aloud isnt actually simpleD. Kids should try to change the world.CHumor is the condition of being or seeing funny things. Laughter is the physical expression of it. Laughs t

17、ake many forms: a chuckle, a giggle and a belly laugh. Humor is a magic medicine that is good for mind and spirit, and laughter is good for the body.“Research suggests humor and laughter activate our bodies to turn down the stress hormones(荷尔蒙) and turn up the happiness hormones as well as the natur

18、al pain killers. The positive emotions associated with humor and laughter help decrease the risk of stress-related diseases,” says Dr. David Fessell, a professor at the University of Michigar. During a crisis(危机), a lot of people feel frustrated, as well as pushed and pulled in different directions.

19、 They need relief, and laughter becomes a kind of rescue for them.A historical example is “The Wipers Times”, a newspaper put together by British soldiers fighting in Flanders during World War II. The paper reported on the doings of the soldiers as they battled terror on the one hand and boredom on

20、the other. The paper served as a relief for the men to let out their frustrations by including humor. Most British army units also staged musical programs for laughs as well as providing opportunities for the troops to listen to songs that reminded them of their beloved ones back home. Big-name ente

21、rtainers beginning with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby volunteered their services. Humor and laughter in times of crisis are essential to morale and reducing stress.Humor and laughter help us build and strengthen social bonds. Leaders can use them to bring people together. We can use humor to transform st

22、ressful events positively and encourage ourselves. When we laugh, we remind ourselves that we are riot defeated or alone. Use humor to help yourself and others laugh. If you see a funny picture or joke, share it. When you share, you create a communal spirit and that helps us get through crisis. In s

23、hort, laughing together improves cohesion(凝聚力), something we can all use in tough times.28. What part do humor and laughter play according to Dr. David Fessell?A. Making us learn things faster.B. Increasing our hormone levels.C. Helping us fight against all diseases.D. Making us feel less pain and p

24、ressure.29. How are many people like during a crisis?A. They accept the hard truths.B. They face the crisis bravely.C. They are depressed and confused.D. They are optimistic and confident.30. What do you know about “The Wipers Times”?A. It contained humorous words.B. It contained news of big stars.C

25、. It mainly reported the progress of the war.D. It was a government-run newspaper.31. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Any difficulty can be laughed at.B. Humor and laughter can make people united.C. There are many ways to strengthen social ties.D. A positive mindset is the key to suc

26、cess.DToday, I saw a video of a teenager giving shoes to a classmate. The day before, he had accidentally heard the student on the phone with her mother complaining that she needed new shoes while she was poking at(拨弄) the holes in the bottom of her shoes. Her mother apparently said that she did not

27、 have the money to replace the Vans that the girl was wearing, but that she would take her to Walmart and get her a new pair of shoes. The teenager then decided to buy the girl a new pair of Vans. The next day, before the entire class, making sure that a friend was recording the good deed, he presen

28、ted the new shoes to his classmate.The girl got new shoes and the guy feels like he did something good. But lets look at some consequences that he may not have originally intended. The girl could possibly have been horribly embarrassed. Before her entire class, it was made evident that her family co

29、uldnt afford to get her any new shoes. In a time that could be very difficult for her and her family, it could only be made worse by being set apart from her classmates that she is too poor. He could have given the shoes to the girl after class without calling her out before the rest of the class. H

30、e could have not recorded it and put it on the Internet, exposing the girl to more people.Doing a good deed is supposed to be helpful to someone else. As a side effect, it might make you feel good. But if youre doing it so that you can gain popularity on social media, use it as evidence that youre a

31、 good person, or to show off, youre doing it for the wrong reasons. Helnine someone for sets-giontication(自吹自擂) is not helping anyone. In fact, it may hurt some people. So keep that in mind the next time youre planning to do something nice for someone. Ask yourself why youre really doing it.32. The

32、teenager presented new shoes to the girl _.A. because shes the best friend of hisB. as hes always ready to help others in needC. with an intention of showing off his good deedD. after hearing her mother refuse to buy her new ones33. Whats wrong with the teenagers deeds according to the author?A. He

33、interrupted the girls study in class.B. He secretly listened to othersconversation.C. He bought cheap shoes from the supermarket.D. He failed to protect the girls dignity when helping her.34. How should you do a nice thing according to the last paragraph?A. Do it for good reasons.B. Know how it bene

34、fits you.C. First of all be a good person.D. Keep evidence of your good deed.35. Which could be the best title of this passage?A. Helping Others May Make You Feel GoodB. Keep Your Good Deeds off the InternetC. God Helps Those Who Help ThemselvesD. Remember the Good Deeds by Others; Forget the Bad第二节

35、 （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。Its hard to do much to treat a cold or the flu once youre infected. As with many illnesses, taking steps towards prevention may be the best cure for the cold or flu. 36 You may also be able to avoid a serious illness by acting quickly at th

36、e first sign of symptomsWash your hands. One of the easiest and most effective measures to prevent colds and the flu is by, washing your hands thoroughly and frequently. This reduces the proliferation(扩散) of bacteria and the cold or flu virus from common spaces or surfaces. 37 Wash your hands carefu

37、lly for 20 seconds, making sure to get under your nails, between your fingers, and the front and back of your hands.Cover your nose and mouth. Put your hand or tissue over both your nose and mouth whenever you cough or sneeze. Covering sneezes and coughs lowers the risk of spreading your germs and t

38、he viruses. 38 39 The cold and flu are very contagious(接触传染的) and generally spread where crowds of people gather round. Wash your hands after touching surfaces in crowded places. If you feel ill, stay home for at least a day to reduce your risk of spreading your cold or flu to others, or making your

39、 case worse by catching something else.Get enough rest. Making sure that you allow your body to rest can ease your symptoms and help you more quickly recover from a cold or the flu. 40 Getting enough rest also lowers the risk of you infecting family members, friends, or colleagues. Get at least 8 ho

40、urs of sleep per night and take a short break, which can help your immune system fight any developing cold or flu virus.A. Avoid the crowd.B. Dont share items with sick people.C. Make sure you wet hands before applying soap to your hands.D. Stay home from work or school, especially if you have a fev

41、er.E. Throw away the used tissue immediately and then wash your hands.F. A cold is a viral infection that causes discomfort in the nose and throat.G. You can help prevent common viruses with careful attention to your habits.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，

42、选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Liao Yifeng is a police officer who works in a remote village in Wuhan, Hubei Province. He is a 41 to 39 left-behind children, whose parents are working far away from home and 42 spend time with them.Wan Tianle, an 8-year-old boy, was the first to call Liao Dad. Wans parents 43 when h

43、e was only 6 months old. He was raised by his uncle after his parentsdeath, whose family was 44 . Upon learning the boy couldnt even 45 the 100 yuan monthly school living fees, Liao felt 46 and began going to his home every 47 , bringing 100 yuan. During last years Mid-Autumn Festival, Liao 48 the b

44、oy to his home. After dinner, the boy put his arm around Liaos neck and 49 shyly, “Uncle Liao, can I call you daddy?” Liao was deeply 50 with tears in his eyes. He made up his mind to be a good father.Liao has built a special room named “family love room”, which is 51 with childrens books, tables an

45、d desks for doing homework. A 52 in the “family love room” plays an important role 53 it offers an opportunity for Liao to help children whose parents are working far away to 54 them online. It made them very happy to talk with their parents. One of the children said this was the 55 chance to see th

46、eir parents and they all valued this time.Liao saw a child GPS watch on TV and immediately got the idea to let children wear the watches so he could ensure their safety. “I 56 where each kid is when they go out. This high-tech invention may help to 57 some tragedies.” Liao spent some money 58 39 wat

47、ches for the left-behind children.Liao said, “My only 59 is to keep each child safe. Those children who get watches are very delighted and often phone me. And Im glad to receive their 60 .” “Police Dad” can now keep watch wherever a child is.41. A.teacher B. doctor C. father D.leader42. A. rarely B.

48、 never C. often D. regularly43. A. divorced B. disappeared C. struggled D. died44. A. traditional B. complex C. poor D. wealthy45. A. afford B. earn C. collect D. reduce46. A. grateful B. curious C. nervous D. sympathetic47. A. week B. month C. year D. day48. A. forced B. demanded C. invited D. orde

49、red49. A. apologized B. asked C. suggested D. begged50. A. moved B. inspired C. disappointed D. annoyed51. A. seen B. covered C. supplied D.furnished52. A. telephone B. television C. radio D. computer53. A. though B. because C. unless D. while54. A. look after B. deal with C. chat with D. argue with

50、55. A. public B. precious C. limited D. only56. A. wonder B. determine C. plan D. find57. A. show B. avoid C. predict D. survive58. A. booking B. designing C. repairing D. buying59. A. success B. babit C. wish D. challenge60. A. calls B. respect C. money D. support第二节 单句填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为6170的相应位置上。61. The audience was/were _ (热情的）on the opening night of the play.62. I keep my r