山西朔州应县第一中学校高二下学期期中考试英语试题含答案.docx

1、山西朔州应县第一中学校高二下学期期中考试英语试题含答案高 二 年 级 期 中 考 试 英 语 试 题 2020 时间：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AFour workshops in AmericaThese workshops are places where creative kids can design, develop, code, and construct whatever springs from their imaginatio

2、n. Heres the shortlist of best workshops for kids.The Crucible, Oakland, CaliforniaThe Crucible has regular, highly supervised(监督) classes, camps, and after-school programs for kids aged 8 to 17. Theyre doing something interesting. Students here will learn the details of construction, welding(焊接), p

3、ottery glass blowing!Sector67, Madison, WisconsinFor the future scientist in your family, Sector67 goes deep with programs for kids aged 6 to 12 in programming, chemistry and electronics. A kitchen chemistry class offers lessons in how to make your own soda(汽水), another has kids building their own f

4、lashlights, and yet another has them decorating mini Christmas trees with voice-activated LED lighting.FamiLAB, Longwood, FloridaIt focuses more on state-of-the-art digital programs including coding fundamentals, 3D printing, and battling robots. It is just a bit outside the House of Mouse. Circuitr

5、y and welding means its mostly for kids aged 12 and up who are comfortable with getting singed (燎) here and there. And if youre eyeing that national Maker Faire prize, this would be the place to get ready for it.Vocademy, Riverside, CaliforniaWhen playtime is over, its time to find a job. At Vocadem

6、y, high school students get practical training in trade skills related to construction, electronics, welding, and programming classes. Middle school students learn to make robots.21. What can you do at Sector67?A. Build flashlights. B. Practice 3D printing.C. Learn to blow glass. D. Improve reading

7、ability.22. Which of the following is the best choice if you want to attend Maker Faire?A. Sector67. B. Vocademy. C. FamiLAB. D. The Crucible.23. What do the four workshops have in common?A. They offer hands-on training.B. They aim to encourage teamwork.C. They center on technological inventions.D.

8、They are intended for high school students.BProbably one thing that Armenians wouldnt forget when they sit at the table is bread. Armenians knew how to make wine and bake bread from the ancient times. Perhaps the pride of Armenian cuisine is the traditional and national bread Lavash.Lavash is a trad

9、itional Armenian thin bread. The preparation of this demands special skills and great effort. In most cases, making tools is the duty of men but preparing bread is the job of women.Generally, tondir, the most important tool, is located underground. For making Lavash, Armenians use flour, water, and

10、salt. Firstly they make dough(面团) from flour, water and form them into balls. Then the balls are rolled into thin layers and stretched over a cushion. After preparing them with a special skill slap against the walls of the tondir. Waiting for a minute or thirty seconds, pull the already baked list f

11、rom the wall.According to tradition, the preparation was a ritual(仪式) of every family. Making dough was the duty of the elder women of the family and the preparation of it started with the rising of the Sun. Firstly they made the fire, then started making it. The process was accompanied by nice conv

12、ersations, songs, and jokes.Want to know what is the tastiest Armenian sandwich? Of course, it is made from Lavash, salty tasty cheese, greens and meats.In July 2014 Lavash was added to UNESCOs Intangible Cultural Heritage List as an expression of Armenian culture. Besides the cuisine, Lavash has a

13、ritual role in weddings. When the couple comes to the grooms house, his mother puts a list of Lavash on the shoulders of newly married couples as a sign of prosperity(繁荣).Though the pride of the Armenian cuisine has a rich history and ancient origin, it still remains the top symbol of national dishe

14、s.24. What can we learn about Lavash?A. It is baked by men. B. It is in the shape of a ball.C. It should be stored underground. D. It requires complex preparation.25. How is Paragraph 3 mainly developed?A. By making comparisons B. By describing a process.C. By explaining causes. D. By giving an exam

15、ple.26. How do Armenians feel when they are making Lavash?A. Lucky. B. Confident. C. Pleased. D. Calm.27. What is the best title of the text?A. The origin of LavashB. The making of LavashC. Lavash-the king of the Armenian breadD. Lavash-first experience with the Armenian cuisineCDavid Attenboroughs

16、Dynasties takes viewers to Antarctica to follow the emperor penguin. Why are there penguins in Antarctica and not the Arctic? The simple answer is that there are too many predators(食肉动物) in the Arctic. Animals who call the Arctic their home include the polar bear, arctic fox, grey wolf, etc. There are not many animals that could kill penguins in the Antarc