山东省泰安市2020-2021年高二上半期期末考试英语专题训练

1. 详细信息
Kids Nature and Survival Camp
Set free your kids’ imagination and spirit of adventure at this camp, as they learn about the natural environment and the important skills of survival.
Activity overview
* 44-day Camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains
* Basic Survival Skills: Shelter, Water, Fire, Food
* Expert Instructors-with a minimum of 10 years of experience
* Set your own custom(定制的) camp date
Details
* The camp will run for 5 hours each day: 9 am-2 pm.
* This class is 100% hands-on and very active. Everything your kids learn, they will do—no indoor classrooms or long lectures.
* Each day will center around one of the 4 main necessities of survival: SHELTER(day 1). WATER(day 2), FIRE(day 3), and FOOD(day 4).
Dates offered
* We offer 1 public camp date each summer for ages 8-12. For 2021, that date is August 5-8(9 am-2 pm each day). To book that date for a child between the ages of 8-12, please click the REGISTER NOW link below.
* We also arrange custom/private camp dates for both kids and teens all year round.
Extra information
* 4-Day Camp: $395
* Add shuttle(班车) ride to/from downtown Santa Cruz for $160($40 per day)
* At this time we do not have shuttle service from the Silicon Valley side of the hill, but we do work to help organize carpools(拼车) from the Los Gatos/Saratoga/Campbell area each year for interested parents.
【1】What will kids learn if they join the camp?
A.How to make long lectures. B.How to survive in the wild.
C.How to organize a camp. D.How to improve their imagination.
【2】What’s special about the class of camp?
A.It is free for all children. B.Children could learn it online.
C.It is based on practicing in person to learn. D.Kids could hook a public camp date each spring.
【3】Which of the following provides shuttle service?
A.Los Gatos. B.Santa Cruz. C.Saratoga. D.Campbell.
2. 详细信息
This is the moment a cleaner at a British university burst into tears after students raised $ 2,063 to send him to Jamaica on vacation to see family.
Herman Gordon, who has worked at Bristol University for more than a decade, is described as “one of the most loved” members of its cleaning staff. He is so well liked that a group of students raised money to give him a holiday. A video shows a student hands an envelope of cash to the surprised Gordan with tears rolling down his cheeks. He wipes away tears with a cleaning cloth and hugs the student who gave it to him. Gordan said: “I want to thank every one of you and God bless every one of you.”
The group of students started the fundraising because they liked Gordon so much. A post said: “The Jamaican cleaner in the biomedical library is the jolliest man I have ever met; he makes me smile even when I’m in the deepest depths of sorrow, if you want a reason to smile, go talk to him for a minute or two.”
Anyone who has been to the biomedical library knows who Herman the cleaner is. Simply put, Herman is the epitome(典范)of happiness, “All year round, this man works hours on end to provide us with a clean working space in which to study. But most importantly, his everlasting positive attitude has managed to turn many students’ dark days into positive ones filled with joy,” said a student. Whether you’re just feeling generally down or stressed out due to exams, Herman is always there to encourage you.
This legend proves that happiness is not about what you own, what job you have or how much money you’ve got, but about appreciating what you currently have in life even if it’s small.
【1】What was Herman Gordon’ reaction when receiving the fundraising?
A.grateful. B.stressed. C.delighted. D.astonished.
【2】What does the underlined word “jolliest” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A.most miserable. B.most cheerful. C.most generous. D.most glorious.
【3】In which aspect do students benefit most from Herman?
A.Building confidence. B.Developing exam skills.
C.Learning self-control. D.Gaining biomedical knowledge.
【4】What is the text mainly about?
A.A biomedical library cleaner. . B.A group of warm-hearted students.
C.Money-raising to send a cleaner on vacation. D.The most loved cleaning staff.
3. 详细信息
Capone came into Animal Friends rescue in Pittsburgh in November 2017 as a transfer from a partner rescue organization. He was an immediate hit with everyone who met him. “Capone is a sweet, silly, outgoing, and loving dog who has so much passion for life,” Monique Serbu, the shelter coordinator(协调员)tells Treehugger. “He’s very intelligent learned quickly and is always eager to please. There were many staff and volunteers who developed a special bond with him.”
But when adopters came into the shelter looking for a pet, no one left with Capone. “Unfortunately Capone seemed to have many features and criteria not in his favor… the color of his fur, his age, he preferred to be the only pet in the household and no children,” Serbu says.
“Capone also had some very specific behavioral and medical challenges and our dedicated team of staff and volunteers worked with him each day to ensure he was receiving the best possible care while preparing to find a family he could call his own.”
But then a family came in and saw something special in Capone. They visited the shelter several Saturdays in a row to get to know him and decided to foster him for a few weeks, hoping that it would work out and they would eventually adopt him. “I honestly have no words that exactly express how beautifully Capone has made his new house a home and of the love between him and his adopters. His pestilence has truly paid off,” says JT Mangan, the adoption counselor(顾问)who made the match.
His adopters have requested privacy as they settled in with their newest family member, but they told the rescue;
“Since we’ve welcomed Capone into our home, his transformation has been truly amazing. His anxiety has decreased quickly. He is a good and loving boy who enjoys snuggling(依偎)and family life. We attribute his success to the care and training he received from the devoted staff and volunteers at Animal Friends.” After 1,134 days, Capone has finally found his forever home.
【1】What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?
A.The characteristics which the coordinator has.
B.The reason why Capone was liked immediately.
C.The reason why Capone entered the shelter.
D.The special bond with Capone many staff developed.
【2】Why was Capone overlooked by potential adopters?
A.He had some very foolish behavior. B.He looked ugly and he was not young.
C.He didn’t get the best possible care. D.He had some specialties bad for him.
【3】What does the underlined phrase “in a row” in paragraph 4 refer to?
A.in the end B.in a way. C.one after another. D.in order.
【4】Which sentence can best describe the story?
A.Good things come to those who wait.
B.It gives no hope for animals in rescues.
C.Each dog can finally find his new family.
D.All efforts can truly pay off.
4. 详细信息
Imagine you made plans with a new friend to talk on the phone. You called but there was no answer-and you didn’t get a call back. What happened? Perhaps they got held up by a work obligation. Perhaps they didn’t want to meet but didn’t bother to cancel. Or perhaps they had a busy week and simply forgot to write down your appointment time.
In social situations like this, our minds can produce various explanations, ranging from ones that are more understanding to ones that put blame to the other party. Psychologists refer to this as our attributional style. Past research has found that individuals with a “hostile” attributional style tend to be less satisfied with their relationships.
According to a new study, they’re also less happy overall. The researchers can’t say for sure whether seeing people as hostile directly lowers our happiness, or whether unhappy people are just more likely to make hostile attribution in the first place. However, this study does suggest the possibility that giving people the benefit of the doubt is a practice to improve our relationships and well-being.
Dorota Jasielska, lead researcher of the study, suggests that we start by developing positive and trusting social relationships. When we find ourselves surrounded by warmth and support, it can help us see the social world in a kinder light. Another important strategy is to have open and direct communication. Instead of letting your anxieties get worse, it may be better to simply talk to people about their confusing behavior.
So the next time a friend cancels plans or forgets to text back, consider giving him the benefit of the doubt and waiting to hear his side of things before jumping to conclusions. Assuming others have good intentions will make the world seem like a friendlier place.
【1】How does the author introduce the topic of the text?
A.By giving an example. B.By asking a question.
C.By giving a definition. D.By telling a story.
【2】What is the attributional style?
A.To show an understanding of one’s mistake. B.To imagine a particular social situation.
C.To find out the cause of social phenomena. D.To make assumptions on uncertain things.
【3】What can make us happier according to the study?
A.Finding common interests with others. B.Making positive excuses for others.
C.Improving social communication. D.Being friendly to others.
【4】What do the last two paragraphs mainly talk about?
A.Importance of reaching out and making friends. B.Strategies for having effective communication.
C.Advice on handling confusing social behavior. D.Methods for improving our social relationships.
5. 详细信息
Many students study with little thought about what comes after their study session. 【1】. Now we will explore some no-cost ways that can help you improve your learning.
【2】. Perhaps they look at their phone or computer. They might even play a video game or watch television. But research suggests that resting after you study may help you remember what you studies.
A study published in the journal PLOS One examined how well older people who were in good health could remember certain words. In two different experiments, researchers found that older adults who rested for 10 minutes after learning new words had better memory of those words. “A period of wakeful rest immediately after new learning increases free recall of verbal material,” the researchers wrote. 【3】.”
In addition to wakeful rest, sleep is also important for learning. A report on the website of Harvard Medical School explains that a person lacking sleep cannot focus attention and therefore cannot learn efficiently. 【4】. That is essential for learning new information.
Robert Stickgold is a doctor and sleep expert at Harvard Medical School. “【5】,” he said. “When we first form memories, they’re in a very raw and fragile form. Sleep is important for forming memories.”Stickgold suggested that adults between the ages of 18 and 64 get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per day. Teenagers may need slightly more, and people over the age of 65 may need a little less.
A.New memories can be hard to keep
B.The results were strong even after seven days
C.But what you do after studying could have an effect on how well you learn
D.Now you have two suggestions for how to learn new information
E.Many students often go straight to another activity after finishing study
F.By reducing your activity after study, your brain gets a chance to rest
G.It also says sleep itself has a role in strengthening memory
6. 完形填空 详细信息
Martin Folsom was well-known in his school this summer. However, he had a __ start in life. Living on and off the streets for much of his youth, Martin experienced years of ___. Yet, he didn’t stop his footsteps. This summer, Martin___ high school in Florida with a high score, which made him __ stand out of his class and enabled him to make a(n) __ at the graduation ceremony.
Martin and his mother had nowhere to live after his father deserted them. As a result, they had to __ a lot. More than two years, they lived in a number of __ across five different states. But throughout these ___years, Martin remained determined and never __ his goals. He never missed school and was the highest-ranking student in 2020.
Martin also experienced life in and out of the classroom. He was the president of several programs and __ the class monitor in the last four years. “He’s such a special guy and __ leader,” Principal Cathy Bares told the reporter. “He has a big heart for his classmates,___ them that they’re a promising generation.”__ Martin’s efforts and excellence, he has been admitted to Valdosta State University in Georgia with a full scholarship.
Martin’s___ to students is to make goals early and work hard towards them. He said, “You never know whether you’ll make it, or what you can end up achieving. But you need to ___big. And once you succeed, you will feel really fantastic.”
【1】A.slow B.fresh C.sound D.tough
【2】A.hopelessness B.homelessness C.fearlessness D.pricelessness
【3】A.finished B.admired C.attended D.remembered
【4】A.frequently B.barely C.impressively D.hardly
【5】A.apology B.agreement C.announcement D.speech
【6】A.move B.work C.exercise D.rest
【7】A.apartments B.shelters C.offices D.schools
【8】A.available B.comfortable C.miserable D.incredible
【9】A.thought about B.complained about C.took the place of D.gave up
【10】A.served as B.cooperated with C.turned to D.believed in
【11】A.smart B.traditional C.responsible D.stubborn
【12】A.assuming B.encouraging C.expecting D.requesting
【13】A.As a result of B.Except for C.In return for D.In terms of
【14】A.attitude B.gratitude C.devotion D.advice
【15】A.talk B.smile C.dream D.grow
7. 详细信息
阅读下而材料、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。
An Internet cafe serves as a bunk of computers with high-speed Internet access. The customer 【1】(charge)by the minute or the hour, or might buy a monthly pass. The Internet cafe might also serve food and drinks, 【2】 this isn’t always the ease.
Those who don’t have computers at home are 【3】 (clear)possible customers for an Internet cafe. An Internet cafe is also handy for 【4】 (travel)who can stop in to check emails look up directions, or send off messages to loved ones at home. Other people may just feel like 【5】 (get)out of the house to sit and relax in front of a computer in a 【6】 (comfort)place. And for people that don’t have computers, this is a nice choice.
The idea of a café with full Internet access was created in early 1994 by Ivan Pope. He wanted to develop an Internet event in London. Then he explained his idea 【7】 a cafe with Internet access. Before long, a bar called Compucafe, 【8】 offered Internel access, was built in Finland in the spring of 1994. Gradually, the Internet cafe 【9】 (appear)in many cities and nations around the world. Although the Internet café is still common in some countries like India, wireless technology and the affordability of laptop computers have made WI-FI cafes 【10】 (much)popular.
8. 书面表达 详细信息
“中华泰山成人礼”倡导全市高中生登泰山活动已经启动,你们班决定近期组织参加。假设你是班长李华,请你用英语拟定一份活动方案,内容包括:
1. 集合时间,地点;
2. 行程安排;
3. 注意事项。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 文中不要出现真实校名、班级。
9. 书面表达 详细信息
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Daniel was 15 years old then. He grew up in a very poor neighborhood. No one in his family had gone to college before. Actually, few people around him had received higher education. They all struggled to live A good life. Therefore, Daniel knew nothing about colleges or scholarships and he never thought he would go to college one day. Although he was a smart boy, he didn’t study hard al school and often got into trouble with other teenagers in his neighborhood.
One day, while Daniel was walking on the playground, a boy of his age started making fun of him. Then that boy pushed him hard and Daniel fell onto the ground. Daniel became so angry that he stood up and beat that boy. So a fight began.
It happened that Daniel’s English teacher Mr. Smith was walking nearby. He immediately ran to the boys to stop the fight. Daniel was a bit worried because he knew his teacher was very strict with students. He was afraid his teacher would punish lim. However, to his surprise, his teacher didn’t do that.
“Daniel, let’s have a talk,” said his teacher.
Daniel, not knowing what his teacher wanted to do, was very worried. But he nodded. So they went to a bench nearby and sat down. After they sat down, Mr. Smith began, “Daniel, I know you’re a smart boy, but you’re wasting your life now. Why don’t you study hard to go to college so that you can change your life and have a bright future?”
Hearing that, Daniel didn’t know what to say. He had never thought about it. Daniel was in silence. Mr. Smith continued, “I know you may have never thought about going to college. But everything is possible. When I was at your age, I was a troublemaker just like you and never thought I’d be able to go to college, either. It was all because of the support and encouragement of Mr. Brown, my math teacher in high school.”
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1
Then, Mr. Smith began to tell Daniel his story.
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Paragraph 2
Daniel was greatly touched by Mr. Smith’s story.
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