2021遂宁安居区高二上学期期中考试英语试题含答案

安居区2020年下期期中高二年级文化素质监测

英语试卷

本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分, 满分150分,考试时间120分钟.

注意：所有答案必须答在答题卡上，在本试卷上作答无效。

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）

1.Where does this conversation probably take place?

A. In a bookstore.      B. In a classroom.      C. In a library.

2.At what time will the film begin?

A. 7:20.       B. 7:15.      C. 7:00.

3.What are the two speakers mainly talking about?

A. Their friend Jane.       B. A weekend trip.       C. A radio programme.

4.What will the woman probably do?

A. Catch a train.          B. See the man off.       C. Go shopping.

5.Why did the woman apologize?

A. She made a late delivery.  B. She went to the wrong place.

C. She couldn’t take the cake back.

第二节: （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6.Whose CD is broken?

A. Kathy’s.        B. Mum’s.        C. Jack’s.

7.What does the boy promise to do for the girl?

A. Buy her a new CD.       B. Do some cleaning.      C. Give her 10 dollars.

听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8.What did the man think of the meal?

A. Just so-so.              B. Quite satisfactory.       C. A bit disappointing.

9.What was the 15% on the bill paid for?

A. The food.               B. The drinks.           C. The service.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10.Why is the man at the shop?

A. To order a camera for his wife.  B. To have a camera repaired. C. To get a camera changed.

11.What colour does the man want?

 A. Pink.            B. Black.                    C. Orange.

12.What will the man do afterwards?

A. Make a phone call.    B. Wait until further notice.  C. Come again the next day.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13.What would Joe probably do during the Thanksgiving holiday?

A. Go to a play.         B. Stay at home.        C. Visit Kingston.

14.What is Ariel going to do in Toronto?

A. Attend a party.       B. Meet her aunt.         C. See a car show.

15.Why is Ariel in a hurry to leave?

A. To call up Betty.      B. To buy some DVDs.     C. To pick up Daniel.

16.What might be the relationship between the speakers?

A. Classmates.          B. Fellow workers.        C. Guide and tourist.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17.Why do some people say they never have dreams according to Dr Garfield?

A. They forget about their dreams.    B. They don’t want to tell the truth.

C. They have no bad experiences.

18.Why did Davis stop having dreams?

A. He got a serious heart attack.   B. He was too sad about his brother’s death.

C. He was frightened by a terrible dream.

19.What is Dr Garfield’s opinion about dreaming?

A. It is very useful.    B. It makes things worse.    C. It prevents the mind from working.

20.Why do some people turn off their dreams completely?

A. To sleep better.     B. To recover from illnesses.  C. To stay away from their problems.

第二部分  阅读理解（共两节，满分40）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

 A

Fansida Dine

Our menu consists of classic European dishes made from the freshest ingredients with great care paid to every little detail. That is why our dishes can be considered as food art that impresses both vision and taste. Located at Fansida Building, it is near Aljunied MRT. Come and join us here at Fansida Dine for a true blue European fine dining experience like no other.

Pillars Restaurant

Pillars is equipped with a good team with vast experiences in catering. Creativity is what our team of chefs are equipped with to create surprises for customers. Our traditional dishes have also received good and positive comments from our group of customers. With a strong and organized team, we deliver timely and quality services to customers at all times. You say it; we do it.

Char-Grill Bar

Char-Grill Bar has won “Asia’s No. 1 Brand Western Cuisine (西餐) Bar”. With its large central kitchen as a support, Char-Grill Bar’s long term goal is to sincerely invite those who wish to own their business in western cuisine to join the chain and set up a shop to progress and grow together.

Ireland’s Potato

Originating from Taiwan, Ireland’s Potato was inspired by the Irish’s passion for potatoes. As there’s an Irish saying, “There are two things in the world that cannot be joked about: 1 is Marriage, 2 is Potato.” Ireland’s Potato firmly support this belief to serve customers.

21. Why can the dishes in Fansida Dine be considered as food art?

A. They have special food design.   B. They are made at Fansida Building.

C. They have many different traditional tastes.

D. They are made from freshest ingredients with great care.

22. Which one is your best choice if you are hungry at 1:00 am?

A. Fansida Dine.    B. Pillars Restaurant.

C. Char-Grill Bar.    D. Ireland’s Potato.

23. Who will pay special attention to Char-Grill Bar?

A. Tom who lives near Aljunied MRT.   B. Sara who wants to become a teacher.

C. Jake who wants to have a western cuisine bar. D. Lucy who likes eating potatoes very much.

B

There is no doubt that, the sharing economy, represented by companies like Airbnb or Uber, is the latest fashion craze. But many supporters have overlooked the reality that this new business model is largely based on escaping regulations and breaking the law.

Airbnb is an Internet-based service that allows people to rent out spare rooms to strangers for short stays. Uber is an Internet taxi service that allows thousands of people to answer ride requests with their own cars. There are hundreds of other such services.

The good thing about the sharing economy is that it promotes the use of underused resources. Millions of people have houses or apartments with empty rooms, and Airbnb allows them to profit from these rooms while allowing guests a place to stay at prices that are often far less than those charged by hotels. Uber offers prices that are competitive with standard taxi prices and their drivers are often much quicker and more trustworthy.

But the downside of the sharing economy has gotten much less attention. Most cities and states both tax and regulate hotels, and the tourists who stay in hotels are usually an important source of tax income. But many of Airbnb’s customers are not paying the taxes required under the law.

Airbnb can also raise issues of safety for its customers and trouble for hosts’ neighbors. Hotels are regularly inspected to ensure that they are not fire traps and that they don’t form other risks for visitors. Airbnb hosts face no such inspections.

Since Airbnb is allowing people to escape taxes and regulations, the company is simply promoting thefts. Others in the economy will lose by bearing an additional tax burden or being forced to live next to an apartment unit with a never-ending series of noisy visitors.

The same story may apply to Uber. Uber is currently in disputes over whether its cars meet the safety and insurance requirements imposed on standard taxis. Also, if Uber and related services flood the market, they could harm all taxi drivers’ ability to earn a minimum wage.

This downside of the sharing needs to be taken seriously, but that doesn’t mean the current tax and regulatory structure is perfect.

24．What is the positive thing about the sharing economy?

A. It is a global trend.   B. It is beyond regulations.

C. It draws on spare resources.  D. It brings in modest profits.

25．What is the problem with Airbnb customers according to the passage?

A. They are not regularly inspected.  B. They can be noisy to hosts’ neighbours.

C. They are allowed not to pay taxes.  D. They are likely to commit thefts.

26．What is the argument over Uber according to the passage?

A. Whether it guarantees customers’ safety.  B. Whether it provides reliable services.

C. Whether it lowers customers’ expenses. D. Whether it can compete with standard taxis.

27．What will be talked about in the following paragraphs?

A. Existing regulations and laws.  B. Further development of Airbnb and Uber.

C. Necessary improvements of current laws.  D. More downsides of Airbnb and Uber.

C

Have you ever been given something you don’t like or doesn’t fit, but you don’t want to hurt the feelings of the person who thinks about you? You’re not alone. Everyone has received an unwanted gift at least once in his or her life. That doesn’t mean the item is bad or useless. It simply means that it doesn’t work for you.

If you find yourself with something nice but that doesn’t fit into your lifestyle, consider regifting it. Before you do that, make sure you understand the manners of this practice that is more and more common as people find it difficult to make ends meet to a great extent.

There are specific things you should do to an item. Failure to do any of them may create an awkward situation. You never have to lie about what you are doing, but you don’t want to be in the position of having to explain anything. For example, remove the original wrapping paper and rewrap it in your own; make sure the box is in good condition so the item doesn’t appear used; check the item and make sure there are no cards or names on the packaging; inspect the item and make sure it is in excellent condition.

When you get ready for regifting, consider having a white elephant gift exchange for your next celebration. This removes all the embarrassment of being caught regifting because that’s the whole purpose of the event. In order to prevent hurting feelings, provide everyone with a guest list and ask them not to bring anything given by the people on that list.

28. Why does the author begin the passage with a question?

A. To share a hot phenomenon.  B. To introduce the following part.

C. To ask for readers’ answers. D. To point out a common opinion.

29. What most contributes to the growing regifting?

 A. People’s lack of money.    B. People’s dislike of the gifts.   

 C. People’s reduced desire for gifts.    D. People’s understanding of its manners.

30. What’s mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?

 A. What to do before regifting. B. How to make use of unwanted gifts.

 C. What kind of gifts to be regifted. D. Why regifting can cause embarrassment.

31. What does the underlined phrase in the last paragraph mean?

 A. Suitable but valueless.             B. Expensive and useful.   

C. Packaged and invaluable. D. Nice but unsuitable.

D

Roller coasters are fast and exciting. But passing a painful kidney (肾) stone is not. The process is painful and can take a long time. But American researchers have found that a roller coaster ride just might help those suffering from a kidney stone. They say such rides help patients pass the stones with a 70 percent success rate.

David Wartinger led the study. He found that where the person sits on the roller coaster can make a big difference. He said, “In the pilot study, sitting in the last car of the roller coaster showed about a 64 percent pass rate. Sitting in the first few cars only had a 16 percent success rate.”

It also mattered where the stones were located in the kidney. The researchers found that stones located in the upper part of the kidney model were passed 100 percent.

When it comes to passing kidney stones, not all roller coasters are equal. The researchers used 174 kidney stones of different shapes, sizes and weights to see if each model worked on the same ride and on two other roller coasters. They found that Big Thunder Mountain was the only one that worked. The other two roller coasters both failed the test. Wartinger said the other rides were too fast and too violent. The movement forced the stones against the side of the kidney. He said that the ideal roller coaster is rough and quick with some twists and turns.

Wartinger thinks roller coaster rides could also be used as a preventative measure. He said that a yearly ride on a roller coaster could even prevent stones from developing. “You need to notice the warnings before going on a roller coaster,” he said “If you have a kidney stone, but are otherwise healthy and meet the requirements of the ride, patients should try it.”

He adds that it’s definitely a lower cost alternative to other treatments. And riding a roller coaster is definitely more fun!

32. According to the text, passing kidney stones is       .

A. fast     B. exciting    C. interesting   D. painful

33. Which of the following benefits people with a kidney stone most?

A. Sitting in the first car of a roller coaster.

B. Sitting in the middle cars of a roller coaster.

C. Sitting in big roller coasters with doctors’ care.

D. Sitting in rough and fast roller coasters with twists and turns.

34. What’s Wartinger’s attitude to riding roller coasters for people having a kidney stone?

A. Worried.    B. Negative.    C. Supportive.   D. Skeptical.

35. What would be the best title for the text?

A. Some treatments of kidney stones  B. Advantages of riding roller coasters

C. Roller coasters can help pass kidney stones

D. Kidney stones can be cured by riding roller coasters

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。

Technology sometimes goes wrong. And the more you use technology, the more you know it can go wrong. A connection drops. A printer will not print. An app crashes or a cell phone battery drains too fast.   36   First reactions may be to scream, throw the device against the wall, or cry. Instead, you may be able to solve the problem by yourself. By following these steps, you could solve some of the most common tech problems on your own. Search the web

Learn about your tech problem on a search website, such as Google.   37   Find expert articles about solving the problem. If your issue is with recent tech, such as a software update, be sure to look for the most recent articles. Tech tips from years ago may not work now.

Check connection speed

Maybe you find that streaming, downloading and updating are moving slowly.   38   You may think something is wrong with your device when, really, your network is just slow.

Updates

Check for updates to make sure you have the most recent version of apps and software. You might be experiencing a problem from a bug that has been fixed in an update. But if you have not yet updated to the latest version you may miss the solution.

  39 

When your computer, phone or tablet is having issues, simply turn it off. Sometimes, software or app updates make your device turned off and restarted to work properly.

Ask the developer

  40   If they do not have the answer, they still will be glad to know the problem exists. They cannot fix what they do not know is a problem.

1. Restart     
2. Close apps      

  C. See what others have experienced.

D. Tech troubles can discourage users quickly.

E. Contact the developer of the app or software.

F. First, be sure to check your Internet connection speed.

G. Read instructions to see if you can find information about your issues.

第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节 完形填空（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。

It was a cold evening and my daughter and I were walking up Broadway. I didn’t notice a man sitting inside a cardboard box. But Nora did. She wasn’t even four, but she   41   at my coat and said, “That man’s cold. Daddy,   42   we take him home?”

I don’t remember my reply. But I do remember a sudden   43   feeling inside me. I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her   44  , whether it was   45   in flight or children playing. But now she was noticing   46   and beggary.

A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who picked up a food package from a nearby school on a Sunday morning and   47   it to an elderly person. It was quick and easy. I   48   us up. Nora was   49   about it. She could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how   50   our job was. When Sunday came, she was ready, but I had to   51   myself to leave the house. On the way to the school, I fought an urge (冲动) to turn   52  . The Sunday paper and coffee were waiting at home. Why do this?   53  , we phoned the elderly person we’d been appointed (约定). She   54   us right over.

Nora ran inside. I unwillingly followed.   55   inside, I saw that the department belonged to someone poor. Our hostess showed us some photos. Nora played and when it came time to say goodbye, we three hugged. I walked home in   56  .

Experts call such a visit “a volunteer opportunity”. They are opportunities. I’ve come to see. Where else but as volunteers do you have opportunity to do something   57   that’s good for others as well as for yourself? Nora and I regularly serve to needy people and   58   clothes for the homeless. Yet, as I’ve   59    her grow over these past four years, I still wonder — which of us has   60   more?

41. A. pulled         B. stared        C. waved       D. aimed

42. A. would         B. can         C. need         D. must

43. A. general        B. true           C. heavy            D. curious

44. A. area            B. part          C. mind            D. world

45. A. insects        B. dogs         C. animals          D. birds

46. A. coldness      B. illness        C. suffering        D. respect

47. A. delivered      B. returned       C. devoted           D. posted

48. A. signed         B. hurried      C. held           D. lined

49. A. casual         B. sorry       C. worried        D. excited

50. A. creative       B. valuable        C. hard          D. simple

51. A. warn        B. stop           C. allow           D. push

52. A. back          B. away         C. up                  D. out

53. A. Again         B. Thus     C. Still             D. Also

54. A. called         B. promised        C. invited          D. helped

55. A. As          B. Once       C. Because         D. Though

56. A. peace          B. tears       C. shock           D. doubt

57. A. fair          B. famous     C. unexpected        D. enjoyable

58. A. collect          B. mend        C. order          D. wear

59. A. let            B. made       C. watched        D. noticed

60. A. tried         B. benefited     C. earned                D. missed

第二节语法填空（共 10  小题；每小题 1.5  分，满分 15  分）

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。

Everybody wants success. Some people aim for it; others just talk   61   it. We all know what it looks like when someone else   62   (have) it. Sometimes it just seems like something too far out of reach. The truth of success is   63   (close) than you think. It’s just on the   64   side you have to want it enough, and be willing enough to get it.

Fear is your biggest obstacle (障碍) when you try to get success, fear of   65   (fail), and fear of the judgment of others. It will trouble you every time. It will cause you to make decisions   66   may seem “right” at the time,   67   they’re preventing you from actually   68   (get) over that wall.

Success has no excuse. The minute you find a reason not   69   (take) another step towards success is the moment you stop being   70   (success). In the symphony of success, excuses are just noise.

第四部分  写作（共两节；满分35分）

第一节 短文改错（共10小题; 每小题1分，满分10分）

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改的词。

Last week, I went to Guangzhou with my friends. We were so exciting about the trip. It took us three hours go to Guangzhou railway station. At first, we were confused about what to get out of the railway station. Then they saw a big sign, that showed us where to take the subway. When we got to the subway station, a largely picture was shown in the front of us, and we figured out our way quickly. When we were on the subway, we never think it ran so quickly. We just spent ten minute reaching our destination, but we found our hotel soon.

第二节　书面表达(满分25分)

假如你是李华，得知某英文报社要评选"The Most Qualified Student"(最美中学生），请你用英语给编辑Jack写一封推荐信。要点如下：

1.介绍被推荐人（林扬）的基本信息；

2.说明推荐理由。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

安居区2020年下期期中高二年级文化素质监测

英语参考答案

第一部分　听力

听力：1-5CABCA     6-10CBBCC     11-15 ABBAC      16-20BABAC

第二部分　阅读理解

21-25 DBCCB   26-30 ACBAA   31-35 DDDCC   36-40 DCFAE

第三部分　语言知识运用

第一节完形填空

41-45 ABCDD  46-50 CAADB  51-55 DACCB  56-60 BDACB

第二节 语法填空

61. about / of    62. has   63. closer   64. other    65. failure

66. that / which   67. but   68. getting   69. to take   70. successful

第四部分　写作

第一节　短文改错

第二句：exciting → excited      第三句：hours后加to    第四句：what → how

 第五句：they →we;    that→ which;  第六句： largely→ large;      删除front前的the 

第七句：think →thought      第八句： minute →minutes;     but → and；

One possible version:

Dear Jack,

I'm a senior high school student and I happened to hear that you are hosting an activity to select The Most Qualified Student. It is a great honour for me to introduce to you one of my best friends, Lin Yang.

First of all, he, who is among the most diligent students in our school, not only studies hard, but also behaves well. Secondly, he stands out for his diverse hobbies, including painting and playing the violin. Last but | not least, he is warm-hearted and willing to help others in need.

Therefore, I here recommend him to you with all my heart and I look forward to hearing from you at the earliest possible moment.

                                                            Yours  sincerely,

                                                                Li Hua