1、第 1页/共 9页人大附中 2020-2021 学年度第一学期高二年级英语期中练习2020 年 11 月 5 日制卷人：谭松柏审卷人：刘景军成绩：说明：本试卷共三部分，45 道小题。共 8 页，满分 100 分。考试时间 90 分钟。请在密封线内填写个人信息。第一部分：知识运用（共两节，第一部分：知识运用（共两节，25 分）分）第一节第一节 完形填空（共完形填空（共 10 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1 分，共分，共 10 分）分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答
2、题纸上将该项涂黑。该项涂黑。Exhausted,I returned home from work.I found the front door was1open and I felt a little scared.DidI carelessly forget to lock it after I left?I looked around tensely to see what could be2.Nothing?Whywould someone come into my home only to3with nothing?After searching every inch,I reali
3、zed thateverything was where I had left it.No overturned cushions,broken lamps,or drawers emptied out on the carpet.Feeling much4,I looked out my oversized window of my dining room at Ms.Sullivans house.Jimmy,thelittle boy next door was visiting her.Jimmy cared a lot about Ms.Sullivan and was very c
4、oncerned about herhealth after she became ill.She used to guard Jimmy when he was just a baby.Forgetting about the5with my front door,I decided to walk over to Ms.Sullivans house to see howshe was6.With a warm hello,she invited me into her home.I noticed twelve beautiful roses delicatelypresented on
5、 the table next to her bed.They looked exactly like the7on my dining room table in frontof my oversized window.With a pleasant smile,she told me Jimmy brought them to her as a“get-well gift”.Suddenly Jimmy8out of his seat in an instant and said that he had to go home for a while to do somehomework b
6、ut he promised to be back to9up on Ms.Sullivan.Talking for a while,Ms.Sullivan began to get very tired so I gave her my phone number in case she10needed help,and left her home.I thought about how sweet it was for little Jimmy to be so concerned for Ms.Sullivan.I got home,laughing at how nervous I wa
7、s that morning about what had happened over nothing.Iwalked past the dining room and noticed my roses sitting in the vase were missing.Without a second thought,Iglanced out the window at Ms.Sullivans house.With a smile on my face,I turned off the light in the room andwent to sleep.The next morning m
8、y doorbell rang.I opened the door and Jimmy was there1.A.slightlyB.slowlyC.easilyD.silently2.A.burningB.losingC.lackingD.missing3.A.getB.dealC.stealD.leave4.A.angryB.easedC.surprisedD.curious5.A.accidentB.experienceC.incidentD.condition6.A.workingB.doingC.sleepingD.acting7.A.lampsB.vasesC.rosesD.gif
9、ts8.A.stoodB.ranC.steppedD.jumped9.A.lookB.checkC.pickD.call10.A.everB.stillC.onlyD.just第二节第二节 语法填空语法填空（共共 10 小题小题；每小题每小题 1.5 分分，共共 15 分分）阅读下列短文阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个适当的单词个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。ASocial networking dominates my life in
10、so many ways.Sometimes I set deadlines for myself:I will startdoing my homework at 8 pm,and aim to finish in two hours.At 7:50 pm,Im still scrolling through my friendssilly posts and photos.11I know it,its 9:30 pm and I still havent moved an inch from the sofa.I download第 2页/共 9页song after song,vide
11、o after video,but Im not really paying attention.The stimulation is in chasing after the nextsong rather than 12(true)enjoying it.My friends try to drag me away from my phone,but as soon as Im aloneagain,Im desperate 13(get)back to the online world and the intense activity that it provides.BGetting
12、rich14(regard)as a symbol of success by many people,who spend a lot of time dreamingup ways of achieving their goals.But Jason Harley,who once was a millionaire,turned his back on his millionsand gave all his money away.Although he lives in a small dormitory room with only second-hand furniture,he i
13、ssatisfied and 15(appreciate)this change.He used to feel guilty being a rich man when millions of people diedof hunger each year.After donating all his money and16(drop)out of the old kind of lifestyle,he felt asense of achievement.CCan a sixth extinction be avoided?17(expert)say that it is not yet
14、too late,if we take action now.Thiswould mean we have to significantly change the way we live.For example,we need to take steps to saveendangered species,including setting up special areas18plants and animals can be protected.We needto change how we work and travel by using19(clean),more natural sou
15、rces of energy.We also need toimprove our farming methods to reduce water,air and land pollution.In short,we need to stop destroying theplanet that we live20and start to protect it.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，共分，共 30 分）分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，
16、选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。ADear colleague,Greetings from the Office of Admission at Harley University!We hope that you and your students are doingwell in these challenging times.In light of the coronavirus(COVID-19)pandemic,Harley has suspended allcampus visitations.However,we writ
17、e to you today to affirm our commitment to working with you and yourstudents as they navigate the college search and application process.To that end,we are pleased to announce that beginning on Tuesday,March 31,2020,our office will beoffering online information sessions for prospective students.Much
18、 like our on-campus information sessions,these will consist of a one-hour discussion hosted by a Harley admission dean and a current student.They willprovide an inside look at the Harley community both academically and socially,as well as an overview of theadmission and financial aid processes.Atten
19、dees will be able to see the presenters and submit questionsthroughout the sessions.While designed for prospective students,counselors are welcome to join.Our online information sessions will be offered on the days/times below.Tuesdays at 3:00 pm EDTThursdays at 9:00 am EDT and 6:00 pm EDTStudents/C
20、ounselors can register here.We are hopeful the times we offered will allow anyone,regardless of time zone,to be able to join us for asession.While we are disappointed that campus visits are not currently possible,we are confident that these onlinesessions will provide the same accessibility,informat
21、ion,and enthusiasm as we introduce your students to theHarley community.In the same spirit,we remain committed to answering any questions you,your students,or their families mayhave about these sessions,or any other changes to our programming.You can contact us at admissionharley.edu.We wish you all
22、 a safe and healthy spring.Sincerely,Jason Harley第 3页/共 9页Director of Undergraduate Admission21.What is the purpose of this letter?A.To answer questions from teachers and students.B.To arrange for school visits and online interviews.C.To say hello to colleagues during the Covid-19 pandemic.D.To info
23、rm alternative methods of getting application information.22.The online information sessions are most probably for_.A.students in Grade 11-12.B.parents of senior high school students.C.current students in Harley University.D.teaching staff in Harley University.23.What can be learnt from the letter?A
24、.Harley University does not enroll new students this year.B.Prospective students should attend the sessions with counselors.C.The online sessions will function almost the same with on-campus visits.D.Students can contact admissionharley.edc to arrange on-campus visits.BWhen the author opens his memo
25、ir with a scene of his mother pushing him from a moving vehicle,you knowyoure in for a fascinating read.Born a Crime by Trevor Noah,who is now a daily show host,is an autobiographyabout Trevors life in Africa.Trevor,the son of a Xhosa(科萨人)mother and a Swiss-German father,was born a crime as it was i
26、llegal fordifferent races to marry and have children in Africa.Growing up biracial in the post-apartheid era(后种族隔离时代),his mother is an influential partner at every step along his journey.She worked diligently to stay out ofpoverty and keep Noah in good schools.Trevors mom stressed independence and f
27、ree thought as well as all thevalues of Judaism(犹太教).Even before they knew apartheid would end,she wanted him to live freely.She tookhim to places that black South Africans considered“white things,”like ice rinks and the suburbs,because even ifhe never left the ghetto(贫民区),he would know that the ghe
28、tto was not the world.It was her mothers aim tokeep him from internalizing his oppression,and to convince him that he was greater than social labels.His momwould take him to the library and museums,and local college campuses.For his mother,being a black womandidnt mean he couldnt achieve greatness.S
29、he gave him permission to dream beyond his circumstances.In Trevors whole early life,being mixed-race,he often wasnt allowed to go outside during apartheidbecause the police could have taken him away;he couldnt be seen with his parents and his mother had to pretendto be his maid when they were in pu
30、blic.So,Trevor had to have his mothers friends pose as his mother.Trevorstruggled to fit in at school as he didnt know which group to play with.Later in high school,Trevor had to start alunch delivery business to move up and be accepted by his fellow classmates.After high school,he started gettingin
31、to comedy in 2002 and has been on TV ever since.Trevor had a rough,but loving relationship with his motheras he was always getting in trouble.Trevor didnt see his dad much and could only meet in secret.In the end,Born a Crime is not just an unnerving account of growing up in South Africa under apart
32、heid,but a love letter tothe authors remarkable mother.Noah writes:“I understood even from an early age that we werent just motherand son.We were a team.”Born a Crime tells a really personal and yet universal story in many respects.It is undoubtedly a life-changingstory which is powerful,honest,funn
33、y and dark at the same time,still it never turns to despair,self-pity orhopelessness.Its a story of survival against the odds and the human ability to transcend the limits of their origin.At the end of the book,he explains this miracle that happened to his mother,where she survives a bullet to thehe
34、ad.These stories uncover new feelings towards loved-ones,and may influence you to sincerely reconsiderconnections to your family and their priorities.第 4页/共 9页24.It can be learnt that Born a Crime is_.A.a book on slaveryB.a story about criminalsC.an autobiography of a show hostD.a report about how t
35、o reduce crime25.What problem did Trevor have in his early life?A.He didnt get along with his mother.B.He felt hard to fit in at school.C.He was wanted by the police.D.He got too much attention.26.According to the passage,Trevors mother _.A.pushed him to reach academic excellenceB.encouraged him go
36、beyond the present limitsC.inspired him to speak for the minority as a TV hostD.helped him determine which race he should side with27.What might be the theme of Born A Crime?A.Law and justice.B.Hope and grit.C.Getting to the top.D.Secrets of success.CMathilde Loisel,a beautiful woman,is miserable wi
37、th her life.Although from a family of clerks,she alwaysfelt she had“fallen from a higher station”and longs to be part of the upper class.With no prospect of meetingthese dreams she marries a middle-class Parisian clerk.This leaves her unhappy,suffering from what she thinks asa life of poverty.Althou
38、gh her husbands income is sufficient for their needs,Mathilde still dreams of beingwealthy.Mathilde focuses on her lack of possessions such as gowns and jewelry instead of enjoying the life shehas.She even becomes jealous of her school friend,Madame Forestier,who has married a wealthy man.One evenin
39、g,the triumphant Monsieur Loisel comes home and hands her an invitation to a ball at theMinistry of Public Instruction where he works.Mathilde surprises him by refusing to go and throws the invitationonto the floor.She gets upset and tells her husband that without a new gown and jewelry she cannot p
40、ossiblyattend the ball.Monsieur Loisel reluctantly agrees to pay for a gown costing four hundred francs,knowing he willnot be able to afford the hunting gun he had been saving up to buy.Mathilde buys the dress but complains that shestill has no jewelry.For once though,Mathilde is pleased when her hu
41、sband comes up with the solution to ask herfriend to lend some jewelry.Madame Forestier offers Mathilde to choose what she wants and Mathilde selects a beautiful diamondnecklace from a black satin box.When Madame Forestier sees how happy the necklace makes her friend feel sheagrees to lend it to her
42、 for the ball.At the ball,Mathilde is the most elegant and graceful woman there,smiling and happy.All the men ask hername and want to be introduced to her.She dances with all of the attaches from the cabinet and is even noticed bythe minister.Dancing with happiness and passion,intoxicated with pleas
43、ure,Mathilde exists for a time in theworld she longs to be part of.At 4 am,she is ready to leave.As Monsieur Loisel places the wrap over his wifes shoulders,the contrast ofthe poverty of her wrap with the elegant ball gown is too much to bear and to save any embarrassment she hurriesto leave before
44、anyone notices her.When they reach the street,they cannot find a cab and start to walk home.They walked towards the Seine in despair,shivering with cold.At last on the quay side they find“one of thoseancient night cabs which,as though they were ashamed to show their shabbiness during the day,are nev
45、er seenround Paris until after dark”.The Loisels arrive home at the Rue des Martyrs,and Mathildes happiness turns to horror as she sees that thenecklace is missing when she looks in the mirror to admire herself one more time.She and Monsieur Loisel searchfrantically,but they cannot find the necklace
46、.Monsieur Loisel even retraces their steps back along the whole route第 5页/共 9页and then spends the next day enquiring and trying to find the necklace.Finally,in defeat,he suggests Mathildewrites a letter to Madame Forestier,explaining she will return the necklace after repair,lying that the clasp had
47、broken.This story allows them time to continue the search.When the Loisels are unable to find the necklace,they use its jewelry box to search for the jeweler where itwas purchased.The jeweler offers the couple a similar necklace for thirty-six-thousand francs with theunderstanding that he will buy i
48、t back if they find the necklace before the end of February.However,they do notfind the necklace,and they take on huge debt that forever changes their lives.Monsieur Loisel,frightened by thetrouble yet to come,by the“black misery”that is about to fall upon him,by the prospect of all the physicalsacr
49、ifices and the“moral tortures”he is about to suffer,goes to pay the jeweler thirty-six-thousand francs andcollects the diamond necklace.When Mathilde takes the newly purchased necklace to Madame Forestier,she fears her friend will discoverthat the necklace is a replacement and consider her a thief.A
50、lthough Madame Forestier criticizes Mathilde forbringing the necklace back late,she never opens the case to look at it.The next years are horrible for Mathilde,who works like a servant,her own servant having been dismissed.The Loisels move to cheaper housing.Mathilde dresses in work clothing and bec
