2021届江西雷州市第二中学高二上学期英语期中试题

1、2021届江西雷州市第二中学高二上学期英语期中试题（考试时间120分钟，满分130分）第卷第二部分 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 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，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。 It happened to a very young pastor(牧师). His church was very old and what's worse, a storm knocked a hole in the wall of the church.One day the pastor 16 an auct

2、ion(拍卖) and bid a beautiful tablecloth for six dollars. He carried the cloth back to the church and put it up on the wall. It completely hid the 17 !Just before noon of Christmas Eve, the pastor noticed a woman standing in the cold at the bus stop. "The 18 won't be here for 40 minutes!

3、" he called. And he invited her into the church to get 19 . She told him that she had come from the city to be interviewed for a job as a governess(家庭教师) to the children of one wealthy family in town but she had been turned down.The woman saw the tablecloth and rose suddenly. The pastor smiled

4、and started to tell her about the storm's 20 , but she didn't seem to 21 . "It is mine!" she said. "My husband had the cloth made 22 for me!"She explained that she and her husband decided to go separately in the World War ll. They planned that he would 23 her. But she nev

5、er saw him again. Later she heard that he had died. The pastor tried to 24 her, advising her to take the cloth with her. She 25 . Then she went away.On Christmas Eve, after the service in church, one middle-aged manthe local clock-and-watch repairmanlooked rather 26 . "It is strange," he s

6、aid in his soft accent. "Many years ago, my wife and I owned such a cloth."The pastor suddenly became very 27 . He told him about the woman who had been in church 28 in the day. Together the two got in touch with the _29 who had interviewed her. And this man and his wifewho had been separa

7、ted through so many 30_ were finally reunited. 16. A.had B.attended C.held D.took17. A.wall B.church C.hole D.table18. A.boss B.company C.train D.bus19. A.warm B.ready C.cool D.calm20. A.damage B.story C.fact D.truth21. A.work B.believe C.listen D.understand22. A.carefully B.attentively C.finally D.

8、especially23. A.join B.write C.bring D.leave 24. A.amuse B.comfort C.please D.help25. A.cried B.accepted C.refused D.continued 26. A.puzzled B.delighted C.determined D.disappointed27. A.sad B.shocked C.hopeful D.excited28. A.later B.earlier C.warmer D.colder29. A.woman B.manager C.husband D.family 3

9、0. A.weeks B.countries C.Christmases D.centuries第三部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5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。AHarry Houdini was an expert on magic and escape tricks, Houdini's real name was Ehrich Weiss. Born in Hungary in 1874, he came to America as a baby. In America, peopl

10、e called him Harry. When he was a teenager, Harry worked as an assistant tie cutter. In his free time, he learned magic tricks. He read a book by Robert Houdin, a great magician. This book had a great effect on him. Harry admired Houdin so much that he changed his name to Houdini. Then, at 17, he qu

11、it his job and became a full-time magician. He performed in circuses and small shows. He wasn't very successful until he met Martin Beck, a famous producer. Beck told Houdini to focus on doing escape tricks. Soon Houdini was a huge success. And his most famous trick was the Water-Torture Cell.To

12、 advertise his act, Houdini performed escapes from many public places. For example, in 1906 he went to a jail. He was handcuffed and his legs were put in irons. He was then locked up in a small room. Minutes later he escaped.Houdini was a wonderful magician. In his best-known act, he swallowed two p

13、ackages of needles and some thread(线). After drinking some water, he opened his mouth. Evenly threaded needles came out. No wonder he was called the Great Houdini!31. Who helped Houdini to become a successful magician? _A. Ehrich Weiss B. Robert Houdini C. His friends D. Martin Beck 32. Houdini beca

14、me successful because _. A. he was very lucky. B. Beck gave him much money.C. he worked hard and gained help from others. D. he performed escapes from many public places.33. Which of the following is true according to the passage? _ A. Harry Houdini was born and grew up in Hungary. B. His most famou

15、s trick was the Water-Torture Cell. C. He failed to escape from a small room in 1906. D. In his best-known act, he truly swallowed some needles and thread.BMeeting people from another culture can be difficult.From the beginning, people may send the wrong signal(信号). Or they may pay no attention to s

16、ignals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.Different cultures stress the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with people at work, it is necessar

17、y to spend a lot of time in “small talk”， usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job.In many European countries, like the UK or France, people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafe rather than at the office.Talk and silence may also be different in

18、 some cultures.I once made a speech in Thailand.I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion, instead there was an uncomfortable silence. The people present just stared at me and smiled. After getting to know their ways better, I realized that they thought I was talking too

19、 much. In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values, however, Germans prefer to get

20、down to business more quickly. We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these values are quite against each other. However, if we can unders

21、tand them better, a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.34Whats the probable meaning of the underlined word “stress”？ _ ATo draw special attention to.BTo ignore.CTo laugh at.DTo get close to.35The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show

22、that _ .Athe English prefer to make long speechesBpeople from Thailand are quiet and shy by natureCeven talk and silence can be culturally differentDtoo many words are of no use36According to the text, how can people from different cultures understand each other better？ _ABy accepting different habi

23、ts.BBy recognizing different values.CBy sharing different ways of life.DBy speaking each others languages.37What would be the best title for the text？ _ AHow to Build Up a Relationship BMulticultural EnvironmentCHow to Understand Each Other DCross­Cultural DifferencesCImagine the situation. You

24、 are driving along a desert or on a mountain. You have no idea where you are. You passed the last house two hours ago. Then your car breaks down. It is night and it is cold. You have no mobile phone. What will you do? Well, next time take a GPS with you. This invention may be able to help you. It is

25、 a device which uses satellites to find the users position. It can find your position within 20 metres. A GPS cannot start your car, but at least you will know where you are.GPS（全球定位系统）, which means Global Positioning System, is a small radio receiver. It looks like a mobile phone. You can hold it i

26、n your hand, or put in your pocket. It is sometimes put into a watch or a telephone. GPS devices can be also found in cars, planes, or boats. Some of these devices have electronic maps, so you know exactly where you are. For example, in a city they can tell you the name of the street.There are three

27、 parts to the Global Positioning System. The first part is the receiver. You can hold it in your hand, or have it fixed into your car, plane and etc. The second part is a group of satellites orbiting the Earth. The receiver contacts at least four of the satellites and calculates its position. The th

28、ird part of the system is a network of ground stations, which are covered all over the world. They control the satellites and make sure they are working well.Some people think that in the future the GPS will be as common as the mobile. They are becoming cheaper and more and more accurate（精确的）. There

29、 are also new uses for the GPS. Perhaps they will become as small as a watch, so everyone will have one and never be lost again.38. According to the passage, with the help of the GPS, people _. A. cant be lost in a new cityB. cant find their way in different countriesC. can learn about the culture o

30、f an unknown placeD. can spend the least time getting to another place39. Which of the following is True according to the passage? A. There are three parts to the GPS.B. A GPS cant be put into a watch.C. A GPS can help you start your car.D. The GPS are becoming more and more expensive.40. The passag

31、e is mainly about _. A. the history of the GPS B. the introduction of the GPSC. the shape of the GPS D. the three parts of the GPS41. What can we infer from the passage? A. All GPS devices have electronic maps.B. People in many countries will use the GPS for free.C. The receiver of the GPS contacts

32、at least five of the satellites.D. The GPS will become more and more common in everyday life.第二节：(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。Vacations are important. We need to take time out from work to relax, and just beourselves. 42 We should all be allowed to leave our jobs be

33、hind us at least for a few weeks each year and just have fun. This might be something as simple as reading a good book in front of a warm fireplace through to travelling to the most interesting places on our planet. Whatever we fancy doing is worth taking time out for.Workplace stress is on the rise

34、. 43 These include disease, depression and even death. We all seem to be running from one place to the next, never finding out where we want to go in the first place. I intend to break that trend in the coming days. 44 I will sleep late, write, watch movies, drink the occasional glass of wine, and e

35、at to my hearts content ignoring calorie counting. My plan is to just enjoy the fleeting moments of being alive. 45 Spend your next vacation the way you want. Do what will restore your mental health. Youre very valuable to the people who are close to you, and to those who depend on it. Like it or no

36、t, we are all interdependent (相互依赖的) in this great life of ours.You are valuable. Just remember that the next time you look at the mirror and take a deep breath. Remind yourself that there will never be anyone like you ever on this earth again. 46 All you have to do is just ask yourself what you wan

37、t to do.A. With it come many health problems.B. When you finally get home you'll be greatly refreshed.C. I challenge each one of you to do the same.D. Draw up a detailed plan so you can see more.E. Life is not all about work, or at least it shouldn't be.F. And only you know how to vacation y

38、our way.第II卷第四部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分35 分）第一节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)There once was a forest filled with happy animals. One day a raccoon (浣熊) found some socks left behind by picnickers, and 47 (decide) to wear them. They fitted so well, and felt so 48 (comfort) that he kept them on. He spent his days 49

39、 (walk) through the forest in his new socks.Other animals became envious of the raccoon's new look and followed his trend. First it was squirrels in 50 (shirt), then rabbits 51 hats on, and finally birds wearing underpants!Doctor Bear, the forest physician, disapproved and tried to warn the clot

40、hes-wearers. But no one listened. Instead, they urged him to follow the 52_ (late) trend too.Soon, the problems started. The squirrel caught his shirt on a branch and crashed to the ground. The rabbit tried entering his hole while wearing his hat and got stuck. Even the raccoon, thanks to his 53 (br

41、ight) coloured socks, slipped into the river and almost died.When the 54 (injure) animals came to see Doctor Bear, he told them, “Your clothes are killing you. You dont need 55 .”Those 56 listened to the doctor's advice finally understood they didnt need clothes. Theyd only started wearing cloth

42、es to make others envy them.第2节 用括号内单词的正确形式填空。(共10小题；每题1分，满分10分)57. After having been instructed to drive out of town,I began to _(获得）confidence.58. Industrial waste is _(毒害）the atmosphere of the country.59. He always _(缺乏）confidence.60. The new teacher made a good _(印象）on the students.61. She alway

43、s has an _(乐观的）attitude,so she is always smiling.62. I am _(delight) to hear that my brother has succeeded in winning the scholarship.63. Doctors in that hospital are developing a new _(treat) for cancer.64. My eyes were so _ (swell) that I could hardly see.  65. He _(firm) holds the belief tha

44、t knowledge and talents come only from practice.66. If he _(blood) too much ,his life will be in danger.第三节 完成句子(共5小题；每题2分，满分10分)67. 因为缺乏锻炼，他生病了。 He _ for lack of exercise.68. 健康取决于好的食物、新鲜的空气和充足的睡眠。 Health _ good food ,fresh air and enough sleep.69. 五分钟后，我看不见那座桥了。 After five minutes later, I_ that b

45、ridge.70. 你应该把书房的书放在适当的位置。 You should put the books in your study _.71. 毫无疑问约翰在学校学到的急救技能使得她得救了。 _ it was Johns first aid skills he learned at school that saved her.第五部分 书面表达（满分25分）第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华,你校将于下周五下午2点到4点在学校礼堂(school hall)举行一场关于急救的知识讲座，请你用英语给外教James写一封邮件，邀请他出席该活动，内容包括：1.活动的时间、地点和主题；2.告知该活动的重

46、要性； 3.希望他能发言。注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear James,_第二节（满分10分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段（第二段续写已经给出），使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的字数应为80字左右。Recently I graduated from high school, and as a gift I received a huge bunch of flowers, 40 to be exact! I had so many that I didn't know what to do with them. The next weekend my niece and nephew, Sue and Mike, aged 6 and 7, came and suddenly I had an idea. I might let them give out these flowers to people they met on the stre