河北省唐山二中0910学年高二上学期期中考试(英语) doc

第一学期高二期中考试英语试卷（满分：120分，时间：100分钟）本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共70分）注意事项：1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2.选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号框涂黑。

不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。

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。

AHow was 2019 for you? Was it pleasant and full of joy? Or was it unpleasant and full of sadness? Either way, some good things happened this year that can warm your heart. Let's take a look.A Thailand supermarket came up with a great way to cut down the plastic packaging. It wraps the things in banana leaves instead of plastic.South Korea is having the daytime disco parties for people over 65.The goal is to help fight loneliness and dementia in the elderly people.There are only two northern white rhinos left in the world. They live in Africa. This year, scientists successfully fertilized seven of their eggs. This might help to save the dying ones!Students at a primary school in Maine, the US, are learning the sign language. They are doing this in order to help a deaf6-year-old girl feel welcomed at their school. They hope that she'll be happy every day.1. The text is about ____________________________.A. dangerous animals around the worldB. different cultures in different countriesC. exciting things that can warm our heartsD. something special that happened in 2018.2.What is the purpose of the daytime disc parties in South Korea?A. to cut down the plastic packagingB. to help a deaf 6-year-old girlC. to save the dying ones.D. to help the elderly people.3. According to the text, which of the following is TRUE?A. A Chinese supermarket uses the leaves to wrap the things.B. South Korea set up a disco club to help dementia people.C. Scientists in Africa try to help save the white rhinos in danger.D. Primary school students are learning the sign language to help a boy.4. The text above might from the _______ column(栏目）in a magazine.A. Language CornerB. Magic WorldC. Food SquareD. School TimeBThe two main islands, Jersey and Guernsey, are remarkable in that they present a combination of enjoyment peace and quiet. Neither island is very big (only ten miles long) and so all parts of these coasts are easily reached from the main centers — St. Helier and St. Peter Port. In both these towns and particularly in Jersey's St. Helier are concentrated (集中) the amusements of really big resorts (休养地). The nearness of France gives a continental atmosphere; the weather is far better than that in England. The other three islands, Jethou, Herm and Sark are small and quiet.Isles of ScillyThe islands are really small and quiet; and the weather is warm but windy. The islands are excellent for those who enjoy exploring (探险) small inlets (水湾), creeks (小溪) and bays on foot, or even better in a boat.Isle of WightThe island is 24 miles across and therefore quite large. The scenery is good and varied. The resorts are neither overlarge nor showy. The crowds seem content with entertaining but quieter holidays. The island has the best sunshine record in Britain.Isle of ManAn island with unique atmosphere —in some indefinable (难以描述的) way it is different from England, Scotland or Wales. Thirty miles long, with good roads and good public transport，the mountains，hills and glens (幽谷) are easily reached. Douglas is a major British resort and other resorts are lively.5．Which is the largest of the islands mentioned?A. Herm.B. The Isle of Man.C. The Isle of Wight.D. Jersey.6．If you want to be fairly sure you would have a lot of sun on holiday, which island would you choose?A. The Channel Islands.B. The Isle of Man.C. The Isle of Wight.D. The Scilly Isle.7．If you are having a holiday on Jersey, where would you go for amusement?A. Douglas.B. Sandown.C. St. Helier.D. St. Peter Port.8．In which way are the Channel Islands different from all the other island holiday places?A. The coasts are easily reached from the main centers.B. There are more islands there.C. There is something French about them.D. The weather is better.CYosemite is a national park in California. It is very beautiful and big. The park includes more than 760,000 acres in the California Mountains. Most of the park is wilderness.The part of Yosemite that everyone likes is Yosemite Valley. It is a tiny valley that is 7 mileslong and less than 1 mile wide. It has tall rock walls and streams that splash down in waterfalls. More than two million visitors come to the valley each year.One ranger (守护人) says the number of visitors is more than the land can handle. The valley has 4,500 camping spots. It has a hotel that can hold 4, 000 families. This is still not enough to handle all of the visitors. The valley has grown so big that it has a lot of traffic and crime.A worker says the park is trying to keep the beauty of the park and let everyone visit. Some areas have been fenced off from people and planted with seeds to try to keep them beautiful.A former worker thinks Yosemite should get more money to take better care of the park. He would also like to teach people what the park service is trying to do.Some people are trying to save Yosemite Valley. A plan has been made to get rid of some buildings. There will be fewer cars allowed inside the park. More buses will help get people around.9．According to the passage, which of the following should be rid of?A. Some of the trees.B. Some of the water.C. Some of the families.D. Some of the buildings.10．Which of the following is TRUE?A. Yosemite is a national park located in the California desert.B. Some people think the amount of visitors is more than the land can handle.C. The valley has 4, 500 parking spots and some hotels.D. Most of Yosemite park is full of traffic and crime.11．There are parts of the park that are closed ________.A. so some visitors can stay there aloneB. in order to supply an area for campingC. so visitors can go fishing and barbecuingD. and workers will plant seeds12．The passage mainly tells us ________.A. Yosemite is a beautiful national parkB. Yosemite is faced with a new problemC. Yosemite is wildernessD. Yosemite attracts a great many visitors each yearDAt the beginning of the century there was a big farm called Hollywood Ranch. It was near Los Angeles in California. A few years later Hollywood was one of the famous places in the world. From the 1910s to the 1950s Hollywood was the film center of the world. Every family knew the names of its film stars — Charlie Chaplin, Grela Garbo，Bergman and hundreds more.The reason why people went to Hollywood to make films was the sun. At first people made films in New York on the east coast of the United States. But then they heard about Los Angeles where there are 350 days of sun every year. As they made all the films by sunlight, the west coast was a much better place to work. Also near Hollywood you can find mountains and sea and desert. They did not have to travel far to make any kind of film.When TV became popular, Hollywood started making films for television. Then in the 1970s they discovered people still went to the cinema to see big expensive films. After twenty years they are still making films in Hollywood and people watch them all over the world.13．Hollywood used to be a ________.A. cinemaB. big farmC. parkD. market14．Who was not mentioned as a film star in passage?A. Charlie Chaplin.B. Marilyn Mm.C. Ingrid Bergman.D. Grela Garbo.15．People went to Hollywood to make films because ________.A. it was a beautiful placeB. you can find many film starsC. there was a lot of sunlight thereD. it was a famous place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。

河北高二高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、阅读理解1.The plan had been made to create a beautiful nature park with a large man-made lake on the outer parts of the city of Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province. However, thanks to a terrible trick played by nature, what the officials have ended up with, is a natural sandy mess!The government wanted to create a beautiful place where people of this busy industrial city could come to relax. But things did not quite turn out that way---shortly after digging up thousands of tons of sand, the underground water dried up. As a result, the dry sand has changed into a Sahara-like desert. While official reports show that the sand is piled up to 10 meters high, some people say that it is ten times more or about a 100-feet high in certain areas.If that is not bad enough, the sand hills that now spread across an area the size of four football fields, have influenced the environment. What’s worse is that on windy days, the dry sand moves into the city center, making it almost impossible to drive and forcing people to wear face masks and protective eyewear to prevent the sand from getting into their eyes, nose, and mouth.In an act of trying to keep the sand and provide the illusion(幻想) of green fields, the officials have even tried covering it with a green plastic netting. However, that has not done much to improve the terrible situation!As you can imagine, many of Zhengzhou’s residents are upset by the disaster. They think that desert wasteland that looks nothing like the green landscape they were promised, has resulted in polluting their pleasant city environment. Some think it is even stopping businessmen from coming to the city.【1】The author may agree that it is_________ to build a large man-made lake.A．possibleB．impossibleC．greatD．interesting【2】The dry sand has changed into a Sahara-like desert because________.A．the weather in Zhengzhou is too dryB．there are enough trees in ZhengzhouC．they haven’t finished digging the lakeD．there is no underground water【3】What kind of pollution have the sand hills caused?A．Light pollution.B．Water pollution.C．Air pollution.D．Sound pollution.【4】What do Zhengzhou’s residents think of the man-made lake?A．Scary.B．Small.C．Helpful.D．Great.2.Here comes a story that many years ago a man arrived at a village in India to catch monkeys so he could sell them to zoos. The monkeys, however, were very clever and every sort of trap he set failed. A young boy watched the man's pathetic efforts and laughed.The man said, “If you can catch me a monkey, I'll give you $ 2.” That was a huge amount of money then.The boy went to his home and took a clay pot with a narrow neck. He placed a few nuts around the pot and put lots of nuts inside. He then tied the po t to a tree and told the man, “We should have a rest in a few hours. Let's wait in the village. The monkey will call us when he is ready.”Certainly enough, a band of monkeys soon discovered the nuts and the pot. One slipped his hand in the pot andgrabbed a handful of nuts, but he couldn't pull his hand out of the narrow opening of the pot because his fist(拳头) was clenched. The monkey feared and started making loud noises. Some of the other monkeys tried unsuccessfully to pull the pot off his hand.The boy and the man heard the noises and the boy got a big strong bag. As they approached the monkeys they all ran away except the one with its hand in the pot. The boy grabbed the monkey and the pot. The man was amazed and asked the boy the secret of his monkey trap, “Why was it so easy for the monkey to get his hand in but so hard to get it out?”The boy laughed and said, “The monkey could have easily got his hand back out and escaped, but he would have had to let go of the nuts in the pot and he just wasn't wil ling to let go. They never are.”What lessons can be learned from this story? Do people sometimes trap themselves by holding onto things that they should let go? Do you?【1】What does the underlined word “clenched” in the 4th paragraph probably mean?A．quickly pushed B．lightly pulledC．tightly fastened D．closely held【2】Why couldn’t the monkey pull his hand out of the pot? The reason lies in that .A．the pot’s neck was too narrow B．the monkey wouldn’t let go of the nutsC．the monkey’s fist was too big D．the nuts in the pot were too delicious【3】Which of the statement is NOT true according to the story?A．The boy just played a trick on the man.B．The monkeys were too clever to be trapped.C．The boy was helpful.D．The boy could ask for $2 from the man.【4】What might be the best title of this passage?A．the monkey and the boy B．the boy and the potC．the monkey and the pot D．the man and the pot3.Facebook is an Internet-based social network site that lets people get in touch with family and friends and reach out to people with common interests around the world, all through computer. It is very popular, with more than 900 million users. If Facebook were a country, it would have about three times the population of the United States.Documents filed with US. financial regulators say Facebook has hundreds of millions of active users who send billions of messages each day and upload 250 million photographs on their personal pages. Facebook users have registered 100 billion “friends.”On Facebook, “Friending” someone means you add the person to your list of people you can communicate with directly, which often allows the person to see more information about you than you share with the general public. Facebook was started by Mark Zuckerberg and other students at Harvard University in 2004, and has grown atan amazingly fast pace.Facebook makes money when advertisers pay to get access to hundreds of millions of Facebook users. Advertisers can often direct their messages to the people most interested in their products because Facebook computers keep track of information that users place on their pages. For example, a person interested in diving, planning a wedding, looking for work, or suffering from diabetes(糖尿病) may see advertisements related tothose topics.Facebook has become so much a part of the culture of the United States and other nations that it has been the subject of a Hollywood movie. It is a key marketing tool for many businesses, and its users’ content has been used as evidence in some divorce or criminal cases.【1】From the first paragraph, we can learn that ________.A．about 900 million Americans are using FacebookB．Facebook is widely used in the worldC．Facebook is a country in the InternetD．Facebook is a place where people can meet face to face【2】If you are a friend of someone on Facebook, you__________ .A．will have 100 billion friendsB．can download 250 million photographsC．will share more private informationD．have to send message every day【3】Advertisers use Facebook because they can know__________.A．who are interested in their productsB．how to keep track of informationC．what products are popular with the youngD．where their products are sold well【4】What might be the most suitable title for the passage?A．Who starts Facebook?B．How to use Facebook?C．When is Facebook on?D．What is Facebook?4.Machu Picchu is an unusual site in Peru and one of the most mysterious wonders of the world. Built at almost 10,000 feet on the top of an Andean mountain, the Incas built hundreds of structures made of stone. A large number of Machu Picchu’s surrounding st ructures date back to the early 13th century, but it was considered a chief sacred site far before then. The Inca people changed the large site into a very small but wonderful city, completely self-sufficient and hidden from below. Agricultural terraces (梯田) surrounded the entire city, fed by natural spring water, supporting the entire population.Inca TrailThe trail is one of the most famous in the world and regarded as one of the best. It covers only 26 miles, combining cloud forest, green mountain scenery, forest, and plenty of tunnels, paving stones, and ruins. The four-day hike begins slowly but quickly changes into a difficult journey suitable for those in excellent shape. The trail winds through the Andes, leading alongside and through ruins. Though independent hiking was once permitted, now it must be done with a guide.Funerary RockIt is believed that the Funerary Rock at Machu Picchu was used as a place to prepare Inca nobles for preservation, or mummifying (做成木乃伊), a common habit among the tribe. Nobles would be laid out to be mummified by the hot sun and freezing cold nights after their organs were removed. The rock is also famous as a spot from which a view of the city is afforded.Temple of the SunWithin the city’s castle, deep within Machu Pi cchu, is the Temple of the Sun, accessed only by the Emperor and Inca priests. It means the Inca’s advanced knowledge of religion, weather, and nature, showing the great extent Incas went to adapt to and learn about nature. Still unbroken, the temple was built to honor the god Inti, who is exactly the sun. The temple was effectively protected. It was also a very important scientific center, built in half-moon shape with openings facing north and east. The windows’ shadows in the center of the temple helped see the start of winter solstice (至日), showing farming season.【1】What do we know about the Inca Trail?A．The scene is very beautiful along the trail.B．One person alone is permitted to hike on the trail.C．Only healthy people can do the four-day hike trail.D．The trail covers a distance of 80 miles in all.【2】Temple of the Sun suggests that .A．Incas had a good knowledge of mathB．Incas are rich in farming experiencesC．Inca had a desire to go to the moonD．Incas adapted and learned about nature【3】What can be the best title for the passage?A．Inca Trail B．Funerary RockC．Machu Picchu D．Temple of the Sun二、其他Writing an article for your school newspaper can be exciting and rewarding, especially when you proudly see your name in print.Decide on a topic.【1】If you plan to write a news article for a monthly newspaper, you will need to take into consideration whether the topic will be relevant before printing. To get ideas for stories, listen to your fellow students and find out what has them talking. Follow developments within your school and community to get information on what would interest your readers.Do your research. There is an old saying in law that a good lawyer never asks a question that they don’t know the answer to.【2】 To sum up, the more, the better.Attract the readers with a lead. As the beginning of a newspaper story, a lead has to be direct, but it does not mean you don’t need to entertain the reader as well.【3】Your lead must be short, but it must also state as many of the essential parts of you story as possible. Consider the 5 Ws and H. These are the meat and potatoes of your news articles. You article must answer all of these questions: Who, What, When, Where, Why and How. Once you have answered these things, you can feel confident.【4】Write, edit, rewrite and repeat as necessary. So, much about having a successful final product is about being willing to spend time and effort in editing and reviewing process.【5】After that, make changes as a result. Having taken some useful suggestions, you are to make your article readable not only for their content, but also for their quality.A．Think about what is happening on campus.B．You have effectively informed your readers.C．Get them interested with an interesting beginning.D．Do not be afraid to accept positive comments.E. News articles are suitable for the date of publication.F. Take note of anything particularly unusual.G. Try to find out as much as you can on the subject.三、完形填空A few days ago my family and I were out for an evening walk. As we headed home, dark _____ started rolling in and we knew we probably wouldn’t make it bac k without getting wet. _____ enough, the rain started falling just as we______ our neighborhood. We all ____ down the street and into the house but when we got there I noticed that one of my sons was _______ I went back out in the rain and found him _____ in an irregular pattern in front of the house. His face was one of ______as he seemed to be going in circles. This is my child that usually hates getting _____.I shouted to him, “What are you doing?!!”“I hate getting wet!” he _____ back.“Then why are you running around in the _____ ? Hurry inside!”“I’m trying to but I have to _____ the rain drops!”He was getting more wet than any of the rest of us _____ he was trying to avoid the raindrops. As I went and put him _____ my arm and walked him inside, I realized that there is a good_______in this story.How often do you_______life “avoiding the raindrops”? How often do you get so worried about the little_____that might happen, the failures that you miss out on the great _____ that you could be having? We can spend all of our time running around in circles trying not to fail or we can accept that failure is going to come and ______forward anyway. Any happy and successful person will tell you that the road to success is _____withfailures.But every time you fail, you learn. Every time you learn, you improve. The more you improve, the more ______ you will be.【1】A．buses B．clouds C．mosquitoes D．smoke【2】A．Sure B．Anxious C．Strange D．Funny【3】A．surrounded B．noticed C．crossed D．entered【4】A．paced B．escaped C．hurried D．advanced【5】A．missing B．outstanding C．disturbing D．charming【6】A．jumping B．trembling C．running D．sliding【7】A．happiness B．pleasure C．excitement D．suffering【8】A．cold B．wet C．hungry D．thirsty【9】A．screamed B．waved C．turned D．looked【10】A．distance B．darkness C．rain D．wind【11】A．collect B．experience C．fight D．avoid【12】A．because B．though C．unless D．if【13】A．with B．under C．by D．beside【14】A．ending B．plot C．lesson D．theme【15】A．care about B．rely on C．sort out D．go through 【16】A．failures B．accidents C．emergencies D．disasters 【17】A．pains B．dangers C．diseases D．adventures 【18】A．float B．wander C．move D．flow【19】A．equipped B．paved C．buried D．covered【20】A．successful B．generous C．considerate D．intelligent四、其他Once upon a time, a powerful king commanded his men 【1】 (build) a public arena where crime was punished or innocence(无罪) was decided. When a person【2】(accuse) of a crime, his future would be judged in the public arena.Usually the king sat high up on his chair. He gave【3】 sign and a door under him opened. The accused person stepped out into the arena. Opposite the king【4】 (be) two doors. The person on trial(审判) had to walk【5】 (direct) to these doors and open one of them. He could open whichever door he pleased. If the accused man opened one door, out came a hungry tiger, the【6】 (fierce)(凶猛的) in the land. The tiger immediately jumped on him and tore him into pieces as _【7】 (punish) for his guilt. The case of the suspect was thus decided.【8】 , if the accused opened the other door, there came a woman. To this lady he was immediately married, in honor of his innocence.This was the king’s me thod of【9】 (carry) out justice. Its fairness appeared perfect. The accused person could not know which door washiding the lady. He opened either as he pleased, without knowing【10】 he was to be killed or married五、短文改错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。

高二英语上学期期中试卷(含答案)高二英语考试时间100分钟满分120 分第一节：完形填空Some years ago when I was in my first year in college, I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time．The moment was exciting．Salome’s 1 filled the room and brought the theater to life．I was so 2 that I decided to write an article about her．I 3 Salome Bey, telling her I was from Essence magazine, and that I wanted to meet her to talk about her career．She 4 and told me to come to her studio next Tuesday．When I 5 , I was scared out of my mind．I 6 I was lying．I was not a writer at all and hadn’t even written a grocery list．I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday．I sat there 7 , taking notes and asking questions that all began with, “Can you tell me…” I soon realized that 8 Salome Bey was one thing, but writing a story for a national magazine was just impossible．The 9 was almost unbearable．I struggled for days 10 draft after draft．Finally I put my manuscript (手稿) into a large envelope and dropped it into a mail box．It didn’t take long．My manuscript 11 ．How stupid of me! I thought．How could I 12 in a world of professional writers? Knowing I couldn’t 13 the rejection letter, I threw the unopened envelope into a drawer．Five years later, I was moving to California．While cleaning myapartment, I 14 the unopened envelope．This time I opened it and read the editor’s letter in 15 .Dear Ms Profit,Your story on Salome Bey is fantastic．Yet we need some 16 materials．Please add those and return the article immediately．We would like to 17 your story soon．Shocked, it took me a long time to 18 ．Fear of rejection cost me dearly．I lost at least five hundred dollars and a chance of having my article appear in a major magazine．More importantly, I lost years of enjoyable writing．Today, I have become a full – time writer．19 my experience, I learned a very important lesson: You can’t 20 to doubt yourself．01．A．joy B．speech C．voice D．smile02．A．moved B．active C．satisfied D．proud03．A．visited B．emailed C．interviewed D．phoned 04．A．refused B．agreed C．hesitated D．paused05．A．hung up B．showed up C．turned up D．put up 06．A．replied B．discovered C．knew D．explained 07．A．nervously B．patiently C．seriously D．quietly 08．A．blaming B．inviting C．fooling D．urging 09．A．hardship B．pressure C．comment D．failure10．A．by B．with C．on D．in11．A．returned B．disappeared C．spread D．improved12．A．compare B．struggle C．compete D．survive13．A．face B．deliver C．ignore D．receive14．A．took out B．picked up C．found out D．came across 15．A．horror B．anxiety C．disbelief D．trouble 16．A．subjective B．private C．relevant D．reliable 17．A．broadcast B．create C．assess D．publish18．A．recover B．prepare C．escape D．concentrate 19．A．Looking up to B．Looking down uponC．Looking back on D．Looking into20．A．afford B．attempt C．expect D．pretend第二节:阅读理解AA sick little gift is being kept alive thanks to her best friend--a dog who carries her oxygen tank on his back. Alida’s faithful dog companion Mr. Gibbs has been specially trained to shepherd the three-year-old, who breathes through a tube most of the time. He follows her closely as she plays in her family’s ten-acre land in Louisville, uses the slide or even rides her bike.Alida was diagnosed（诊断）with neuroendocrine hyperplasia of infancy （NEHI）when she was just eight months old. Her rare condition has just eight hundred documented sufferers throughout the world, and causes diseased pieces of the lungs to filter（过滤）oxygen through extra layers（膜）of cells making it hard or almost impossible to breathe.For Alida and her parents, it meant that even a walk in the park was very difficult because oxygen equipment was too heavy for the youngster to be able to carry herself. As parents they wanted to do something to help their daughter survive despite having a tube following her all the time. The couple found out about “service dogs” from a TV program and realized an animal trained to help the blind could be trained to help Alida. They finally found help in the shape of golden doodle—a retriever（寻回犬）crossed with a poodle-dog Mr. Gibbs. Now--thanks to trainer Ashleigh Kinsley—Alida and Mr. Gibbs love nothing more than playing and running around together with the dog acting as Alida’s life saver.21. What is Mr. Gibbs?A. A trained dog.B. A policeman.C. A doctor.D. A firefighter.22. When did the doctor know Alicia caught the disease?A. At her birth.B. At the age of eight.C. Before she was one year old.D. When she was three years old.23. The underlined part “the couple” in pa ragraph 3 refers to ________.A. Alida’s classmatesB. Alida’s parentsC. Alida’s doctorsD. Alida’s pets24. How did Alicia keep alive?A. By training her dog.B. By staying with her parents.C. By playing with her fellows.D. By breathing through a tube.BThe Peales were a famous family of American artists. Charles Willson Peale is best remembered for his portraits of leading figures of the American Revolution . He painted portraits of Franklin and Jefferson and over a dozen of George Washington. His life-size portrait of his sons Raphaelle and Titian was so realistic that George Washington reportedly once tipped his hat to the figures in the picture.Charles Willson Peale gave up painting in his middle age and devoted his life to the Peale museum, which he founded in Philadelphia. The world’s first popular museum of art and natural science mainly covered paintings by Peale and his family as well as displays of animals in their natural settings. Peale found the animals himself and found a method to make the exhibits more lifelike. The museum’s most popular display was the skeleton (骷髅) of a huge, extinct elephant, which Peale unearthed on a New York farm in 1801.Three of Peale’s seventeen children were also famous artists. Paphaelle Peale often painted still lives of flowers, fruit, and cheese. His brother Rembrandt studied under his father and painted portraits of many noted people, including one of George Washington. Another brother, Rubens Peale, painted mostly landscapes and portraits.James Peale, the brother of Charles Willson Peale, specialized in miniatures (小画像). His daughter Sarah Miriam Peale was probably thefirst professional female portrait painter in America.25. The author mentions in Paragraph 1 that Washington tipped his hat to the figures in the painting to show that ________.A. Charles Willson Peale’s painting was very lifelikeB. Washington respected Charles Willson Peale’s workC. Washington was friendly with Raphaelle and Titian PealeD. the painting of the two brothers was very large26. The underlined word “unearthed” is closest in meaning to“ ______”.A. showedB. dug upC. inventedD. looked ov er27. Which of the following is NOT the child of Charles Willson Peale?A. Titian Peale.B. Rubens Peale.C. Raphaelle Peale.D. Sarah Miriam Peale.28. The author’s attitude toward the Peales is in general _______.A. puzzledB. excitedC. admiringD. disappointedCHotel Icaria BarcelonaHotel LocationHotel Icaria Barcelona is 330 yards from Barcelona’s Nova Icaria Beach. It is located in the Olympic Port area, a 10-minute walk from Ciutadella Park and Barcelona Zoo. Ciutadella Metro Station is half a mile away, and is just 2 stops from Barcelona Cathedral and the historic Gothic Quarter.Hotel FacilitiesGeneral Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms / Facilities for Disabled Guests, Family Rooms, Luggage Storage, Smoking Area.Activities Sauna, Fitness Centre, Wellness Centre, Table Tennis, Hiking, Cycling, Steam Bath, Outdoor Swimming Pool.Services Meeting Facilities, Business Centre, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, VIP Room Facilities, Ironing Service, Fax / Photocopying, Ticket Service. Internet Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.Hotel PoliciesThese are general hotel policies for Hotel Icaria Barcelona. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room description.Check in 14:00 - 00:00 hours Check out Until 12:00 hours Cancellation / Prepayment Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please ENTER THE DATES OF YOUR STAY and check the conditions of your required room.Children and extra beds One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a baby cot (婴儿床).All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.One older child or adult is charged € 34 per night an d person in an extra bed.Groups When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Terms yearold girl has walked about a mile through the cold, dark wood, wearing a short-sleeve shirt, shorts and no shoes in the freezing wind. Bleeding and frightened, she was walking alone while she saw a light in the distance, it led her to Larry Wilkins’ home. She was knocked on the door. Wilkins, 71, answered to find a thin, black-haired girl weeping and trembling. Eventual, with the assistance of the old man, she called the police for help. However, the brave girl helped the investigators locate the crashing plane in the right direction.第五节: 书面表达（满分25分）假如你叫李华，打算参加由英国Newcastle中学推出的为期半年的交换生项目( Student Exchange Program)。

高二上学期期中考试英语试卷（时间：120分钟满分：150分）第一部分听力（共20个小题，每题1. 5分，满分30分）第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项并标在试卷的相应位置上。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the woman do?A. An air conductorB. A train conductorC. A bus conductor2. What does the man mean?A. The child should be punished.B. The child should learn what is right.C. The woman should take responsibility for the child.3. How do Arab men greet each other?A. By kissing on cheeksB. By shaking handsC. By having a hug4. At what time will the speakers get to the station?A. 10:10B. 10:15C. 10:505. What are the speakers talking about?A. A novelB. A writerC. An old man第二节听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有2-4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项并标在试卷的相应位置上。

听完后，你都有5秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6-7题。

6. What’s the woman’s trouble?A. Her hands are green.B. She lacks professional skills.C. She is inexperienced as a dentist.7. What can the robot do?A. It can cure patients by itself.B. It could work as a dental assistant.C. It can act as a model for young dentists to practice.听下面一段对话，回答第8-10题。

河北省唐山市开滦二中2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题须知事项：1. 答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2. 请将答案正确填写在答题卡上Ⅰ卷〔总分为95分〕第一局部：听力〔共二节，总分为30分〕第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话有一个小题。

从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最优选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. When will the couple arrive in New York?A. At 4:55.B. At 5:05.C. At 5:15.2. Which coat will the man buy?A. The blue coat.B. The red coat.C. Both of them.3. How many times has the man been to China?A. Once.B. Twice.C. Three times.4. How did the woman get to town this morning?A. By bike.B. By car.C. By bus.5. Where is the man’s mobile phone?A. On the table.B. On top of the fridge.C. In his mom’s handbag.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最优选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每一小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What kind of roses does the man want to buy?A. Red roses.B. Yellow roses.C. Blue roses.7. How much will the man pay for the roses?A. $10.B. $20.C. $30. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

河北省英语高二上册期中同步自测试题班级：________________ 学号：________________ 姓名：______________一、听力题（每题3分）Question 1:You will hear a conversation between a teacher and a student about an upcoming exam.Question: What is the main topic of their conversation?A. Project deadlines.B. Upcoming exam schedule.C. Course requirements.D. Study tips for exams.Answer: BQuestion 2:You will hear a news report about a local event happening in Xinxiang City.Question: What is the purpose of the event?A. To promote tourism.B. To raise awareness about environmental protection.C. To celebrate a cultural festival.D. To fundraise for a charity.Answer: CQuestion 3:Listen to a short dialogue between two friends discussing their weekend plans.Question: Where are they planning to go on Saturday?A. To the library.B. To the cinema.C. To the park for a picnic.D. To the shopping mall.Answer: CQuestion 4:You will hear a short lecture excerpt about the history of English literature. Question: What period of English literature is the speaker focusing on?A. The Renaissance.B. The Victorian Age.C. The Elizabethan Era.D. The Modern Period.Answer: BQuestion 5:Listen to a conversation between a receptionist and a guest at a hotel. Question: What service does the guest request?A. Room service.B. Wake-up call.C. Laundry service.D. Directions to the nearest restaurant.Answer: A二、单选题（每题3分）1.Which of the following is the correct form of the verb “to speak” in the presentcontinuous tense for a singular third-person subject?A. SpeakB. SpeaksC. SpeakingD. Is speakingAnswer: D2.The book_______I borrowed from the library last week is very interesting.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. whereAnswer: C3.He has been living in London for five years, so he is now quite_______with the city.A. familiarB. similarC. differentD. comfortableAnswer: A4.If it_______tomorrow, we’ll go hiking in the mountains.A. won’t rainB. doesn’t rainC. isn’t rainingD. hasn’t rainedAnswer: B5.She insisted that she_______to the party, but she eventually changed her mind.A. wentB. would goC. goD. had goneAnswer: C三、多选题（每题4分）Question 1:Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?A. The book that I have been reading is very interesting.B. The book I have been reading is very interestingly.C. The book that I am reading are very interesting.D. The books I am reading is very interesting.Answer: AQuestion 2:The teacher advised us_____more time practicing English.A. spendB. to spendC. spendingD. spentAnswer: BQuestion 3:_____ surprised me most was that he could speak five languages.A. ThatB. WhatC. ItD. WhichAnswer: BQuestion 4:He insisted that h e_____the book, but I didn’t believe him.A. had readB. has readC. readD. readsAnswer: AQuestion 5:If I_____you, I would apologize to her immediately.A. amB. wasC. wereD. beAnswer: C四、阅读理解（每题4分）Title: The Benefits of Reading for TeenagersReading has always been considered a valuable activity, and for teenagers, it holds even greater significance. Not only does it expand their vocabularies and improve theirwriting skills, but it also opens doors to new worlds, cultures, and perspectives.In today’s fast-paced digital age, where screens seem to dominate every wakingmoment, encouraging teenagers to pick up a book can seem like a daunting task.However, the benefits far outweigh the initial reluctance. Reading promotes empathy, as it allows readers to step into the shoes of characters, experiencing their joys andsorrows. It nurtures creativity, inspiring young minds to think outside the box andimagine possibilities beyond their immediate surroundings.Moreover, reading is a great stress reliever. Immersing oneself in a good book canprovide a much-needed escape from the pressures of daily life, helping teenagers to relax and recharge. This, in turn, can lead to improved mental health and overallwell-being.Questions:1.What are the primary benefits of reading for teenagers mentioned in the passage?(4 marks)•Answer: Expanding vocabularies, improving writing skills, opening doors to new worlds and perspectives, promoting empathy, nurturing creativity, and providing stress relief.2.How does reading promote empathy among teenagers? (4 marks)•Answer: By allowing readers to step into the shoes of characters and experience their emotions, reading promotes empathy among teenagers.3.What is the significance of reading in today’s digital age? (4 marks)•Answer: In today’s digital age, reading remains significant as it offers a respite from screens, nurtures imagination, and provides benefits such as vocabulary expansion, writing improvement, and stress relief.4.Why is reading considered a great stress reliever for teenagers? (4 marks)•Answer: Reading is considered a great stress reliever for teenagers because it provides an escape from the pressures of daily life, allowing them to relax andrecharge their minds.5.What impact can reading have on teenagers’ mental health and well-being? (4marks)•Answer: Reading can positively impact teenagers’ mental health and well-being by reducing stress levels, promoting relaxation, and nurturing creativity and empathy, all of which contribute to overall emotional and psychological well-being.五、作文（30分）Title: Navigating the Dual Edges of Online Learning Amidst the PandemicAs a student navigating the uncharted waters of senior three amidst the ongoingpandemic, I recently engaged in a thought-provoking debate centered on the pros and cons of online learning. The discourse illuminated both the shimmering facets andshadowy corners of this new educational landscape.On the brighter side, online learning has undeniably offered unparalleled flexibility and accessibility. It has broken geographical barriers, enabling students from remotecorners to access quality education seamlessly. Moreover, the digital platform fosters independence, as self-study becomes a necessity, honing time management andresearch skills. Additionally, the vast array of online resources at our fingertipsenhances learning experiences, catering to diverse learning styles and interests.However, the debate also unearthed several concerns. The lack of face-to-faceinteraction can lead to feelings of isolation and a decline in social skills. Moreover, the distractions of the digital world often hinder concentration, making it challenging tomaintain focus during virtual classes. Furthermore, not all students have equal access to reliable internet or suitable devices, widening the educational divide.In my personal view, online learning, though imperfect, presents a valuable opportunity for adaptation and growth. It necessitates the cultivation of resilience and adaptability, skills that are invaluable in today’s rapidly evolving world. By embracing the positives and mitigating the negatives through strategies such as creating dedicated study spaces, fostering virtual communities, and advocating for equitable access, we can harness the full potential of online learning.Ultimately, the pandemic has forced us to reassess our educational paradigms, and online learning, with its dual edges, stands as a testament to our ability to innovate and overcome challenges. As Li Hua, I am optimistic that by striking a balance between its advantages and disadvantages, we can pave the way for a more inclusive and dynamic educational future.。

河北高二高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、其他第一节语音知识（共５小题；每小题１分，满分５分）从Ａ、Ｂ、Ｃ、Ｄ四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1. envy A. tend B. legal C. declare D. dozen2. resist A. insist B. visual C. prison D. thus3. chief A. machine B. achieve C. chemistry D. Christmas4. patent A. many B. vast C. storage D. arrow5. rely A. candy B. supply C. lorry D. worthy二、单项选择1.We have every reason to believe that ______ 2010 World Expo in Shanghai will be ______success.A．the; a B．the; /C．/; a D．a; a2.—Where is that report?—I brought it to you _______ you were in Mr. Black’s office yesterday.A．if B．because C．when D．before3.She will have to ______ herself to the new condition.A．change B．fit C．suit D．adjust4.A 3G mobile phone, ______to be most useful and fashionable, is popular with some teenagers.A．consider B．considering C．considered D．to be considered5.______ all my homework unfinished, I am not allowed to go online to play games.A. AsB. ForC. WithoutD. With11. The lift ______ and we were trapped inside it.A. broke downB. broke upC. broke outD. broke in6.— David, keep ______ in mind that you have to be home by 10 o'clock.— OK, Mom, I will.A．it B．me C．this D．one7.—I’ve told Nancy many times about the meeting, but she still forget it!—I understand. Actually, anyone ______ be very forgetful at times.A．must B．should C．ought to D．can8.They will fly to Washington, ______they plan to stay for two or three days.A．which B．where C．there D．when9.— May I remind you that a Mr. Smith is waiting outside, sir?—Oh, that’s right. I ______ about it.A．forget B．forgot C．had forgotten D．have forgotten 10.—Tom, you are smoking again?—______? It’s none of your business.A．So what B．How come C．Why not D．What for11.—Have you found the problem with the computer ?—Sorry. It ______ .A．is checked B．is being checked C．has checked D．was being checked 12.— How was your job interview?—Oh, I couldn’t feel ______. I hardly found proper answers to most of the questions they asked.A．better B．easier C．worse D．happier13.Only when class began ______that he had left his book at home．A．will he realize B．he did realize C．did he realize D．had he realized14.It ______ last night ______ Tom saw an interesting film in Dongfeng Cinema.A．is; that B．was; that C．was; which D．was; who三、完形填空第三节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（Ａ、Ｂ、Ｃ、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。

河北高二高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、其他1..第一节语音知识(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1. calm A. half B. altogether C. false D. talk2. recover A. recent B. prevent C. fever D. convenient3. lack A. dance B. exact C. cigarette D. courage4. chest A. chemistry B. machine C. cheese D. Christmas5. ink A. singer B. change C. exchange D. danger2..第二节根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

—What can I do for you, sir?—I bought this mobile last Saturday here in your shop. 61—What’s the matter with it?— 62—How long does it last?—I t can last only one day! Then, I’ll have to recharge it. Sometimes it just turns off by itself.—It doesn’t seem to matter much. 63—I’d like you to return the money.— 64 . We can repair the mobile for you.—No, I hope you can change it for a new one of the same model at least.—All right. 65A．I’m sorry, but we can’t.B．But it doesn’t work well.C．Is there anything wrong?D．So what do you want us to do?E. The battery doesn’t last long.F. We can change it for another one.G. All right, don’t worry.二、单项选择1..Will you spare me a few minutes now?。

河北高二高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、其他1.第一节语音知识(共5小题, 每小题1分;满分5分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1. companion A. curious B. century C. ocean D. special2. forward A. labor B. sailor C. forbid D. transport3. gather A. announce B. altitude C. achieve D. aboard4. trust A. pollution B. revolution C. hunter D. butcher5. whole A. whom B. wheat C. wheel D. whale2.第二节根据对话内容，从对话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。

(请将61-65题答案填涂到答题卡上71-75题相对应处)M: Would you like to come over to Paris with me over the spring break?W: I’d love to. 61M: At a friend’s. I always stay with this friend. 62W: OK. Are you sure he won’t mind?M: Of course not. 63W: Does he live in downtown Paris?M: No. 64 But we will have a car, so we can go into the city.W: Will we drive to Paris?M: Yeah. 65 We can leave about noon and get there by supper time.A． It takes about six hours.B． It sounds like fun.C． He lives in the country.D． And there is a room for you.E. I am looking forward to it.F. But where can we stay?G. He is so kind-hearted and easy-going.3.第三节短语翻译根据所给汉语翻译下列短语（共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5 分）86. 一路；一直 ____________ 87. 从……那时起 _____________88. 对……感到厌倦 ____________ 89. 对……产生作用 _____________90. 联手；合伙 _____________ 91. 公开地；公然 _____________92. 提出；建议；推荐 _____________ 93. 释放；放出 _____________94. 阐明；使……非常清楚____________ 95. 调查；观察 _____________4.第四节完成句子根据所给汉语完成句子（共5小题，每题两空，每空限填一词；每空0.5分，满分5 分）96. 没有必要怀疑他—他对别人诚实而善良, 这是众所周知的。