1、学年广东省深圳实验学校高中部高二下学期第一阶段考试英语试题广东省深圳实验学校高中部2020-2021学年高二下学期第一阶段考试英语试题第一部分单项选择（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1. Tom doesnt want to move to London because he thinks if he _ there, he wouldnt be able to see his parents very often.A. lives B. were to live C. had lived D. would live2. Th
2、e proposal father made this morning did sound feasible _ every member of the family _ one-third of his or her income in case of emergencyA. that; set aside B. which; set aside C. which; sets aside D. that; sets aside3. The nationwide smog serves as a constant reminder, indicating that its high time
3、we _ on ourselves.A. will reflect B. has reflect C. reflect D. reflected4. If only I _ her advice that I book an air ticket in advance. I _ a slight change in schedule could have such a strong influence on my travel plan.A. followed; dont expect B. have followed; didnt expectC. followed; hadnt expec
4、ted D. had followed; didnt expect5. Had I known about this computer program, a huge amount of time and energy _ .A. would have been saved B. had been saved C. will be saved D. was saved6. George is going to talk about the geography of his country, but Id rather he _ more on its culture.A. focused B.
5、 would have focused C. would focus D. had focused7. _ several times, but unfortunately, the boy still couldnt smooth away the problem on his own. A. Having explained it B. The teacher having explained it C. The teacher had explained it D. Although the teacher had explained it8. Facial recognition te
6、chnology is working well at tourist attractions around China, _ the time people spend standing in lines at entries or security check.A. to reduce B. reduced C. having reduced D. reducing9. The bell _ the end of the class ring, _ our heated discussion.A. indicated; interrupting B. indicating; interru
7、ptingC. indicating; interrupted D. indicated; interrupted10. It was from only a few supplies that she had bought in the village _ the hostess cooked such a nice dinner.A. where B. when C. that D. which第二部分阅读理解（共两节, 满分50 分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分, 满分37.5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。 AWhen it comes to
8、 video games, female players normally have certain preferences andexpectations. Realizing the great potential in the female gaming market, gaming companies have started offering them unique experiences.Blade & SoulPlatforms: Windows, PS4 and iOSBlade & Soul offers a high degree of freedom in charact
9、er customization, where players can choose a specific race and profession to conquer their enemies. Paying attention to the concept of individual gamers individuality, this game offers various ways for gamers to customize their appearance and weapons to create a more realistic experience within cybe
10、rspace.Cooking MamaPlatforms: Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, PS4, windows and iOSCooking Mama has been a pioneer in the virtual cooking genre among female gamers for a few years now. Its latest version, Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appetit, continues to offer gamers a fun cooking experience. Additionally, the cooki
11、ng mama, a lovable character worldwide, teaches players practical skills beyond the kitchen such as gardening and camping.OnimushaPlatforms: Play Station, Wii and iOSOnimusha is an action-adventure game series that tells the tales of Japanese historical figures with combat and puzzle solving. In ord
12、er to attract female gamers, creator Keiji Inafune designed the main characters around Takeshi Kaneshiro, a handsome Japanese actor who has a big female fan base worldwide.World of warcraftPlatforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox 360 and iOSWorld of Warcraft has been publishing fantasy novels to attract a more
13、 diverse set of gamers. The game keeps players glued to their keyboards by offering a compelling main storyline as well as attractive subplots. It also offers great music, which is helpful in getting rid of stress. Its no wonder so many females are willing to challenge the stereotype that World of W
14、arcraft is just for guys.11. What do you know about Blade & Soul?A. It is based on a realistic experience. B. It features in fights with various enemies.C. It focuses on the uniqueness of the character. D. It has the greatest potential in the female gaming market.12. If you are to learn some practic
15、al skills, which game will you choose?A. Blade soul B. Cooking Mama C. Onimusha D. World of Warcraft13. What do the four games have in common?A. They are intended for male players. B. They keep players addicted to the games.C. They are supported by multiple platforms. D. They all have storylines and
16、 subplots.BWhen I was 16 years old, I skipped school for the first time. It was easily done: Both my parents left for work before my school bus arrived, so when it showed up at my house on that cold winter morning, I simply did not get on. The perfect crime! And what did I do with myself on that glo
17、rious stolen day, with no adult in charge and no limits on my activities? Did I get high? Hit the mall for a shoplifting extravaganza (狂欢)? Nope. I built a warm fire in the wood stove, prepared a bowl of popcorn, grabbed a blanket, and read. I was thrilled and transported by a book it was Hemingways
18、 The Sun Also Rises and I just needed to be alone with it for a little while. I ached to know what would happen to Jake Barnes and Lady Brett Ashley and Robert Cohn. I couldnt bear the thought of sitting in a classroom taking another biology exam when I could be traveling through Spain in the 1920s
19、with a bunch of expatriates (异乡客). I spent that day lost in words. Time fell away, as the room around me turned to mist, and my role as a daughter, sister, teenager, and student in the world no longer had any meaning. I had accidentally come across the key to perfect happiness: I had become complete
20、ly absorbed by something I loved. Looking back on it now, I can see that some subtle things were happening to my mind and to my life while I was in that state of absorption. Hemingways language was quietly braiding itself into my imagination. I was downloading information about how to create simple
21、and elegant sentences, a good and solid plot. In other words, I was learning how to write. Without realizing it, I was hot on the trail of my own fate. Writing now absorbs me the way reading once did and happiness is their generous side effect. 14. Why did the author skip school on that day?A. Becau
22、se her parents left home early. B. Because it was a cold winter morning.C. Because she was fascinated by a novel. D. Because she hated to take the biology exam.15. What did the author think is the source of true joy?A. Reading by the fire. B. Travelling in Spain.C. Breaking the regulations. D. Being
23、 occupied by ones passion.16. Which can best replace the underlined phrase “braiding itself into” in the last paragraph?A. Entering. B. Destroying. C. Mending. D. Blocking.17. What can we infer from the passage?A. I was tired of my real-life roles. B. Hemingways style influenced me a lot.C. I learnt
24、 how to write on the internet. D. Becoming a writer was my childhood dream.CMy husband and I wanted desperately the instant transformation from typical consumers to eco-conscious people. We switched our light bulbs to CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs to conserve energy. We went about the house
25、turning off lights and unplugging appliances that werent in use. But the rate of global warming exceeded our snails pace conversion to greenhood. So I pressed onwardI decided to put veganism (素食主义) at the top of our agenda. Vegans refuse any animal flesh or commercial goods made from any animal bypr
26、oducts such as milk or fats. All the family applauded this option except for my husband. Some kind of animal needed to sacrifice its dear life for his meal or it wasnt dinner. I cooked up a storm, struggling to prepare nutritious meals dominated by not-so-obvious vegan dishes like bean burritos and
27、high-fiber vegetable stir-fry. It took a few days before he realized that he hadnt been eating any meat.“I feel like eating beef.” he announced. So that night, I took full advantage of a zucchini (一种南瓜), cut it into chunky (粗大的) pieces and cooked them. Then I covered them with spices. My beef-starve
28、d husband had some and a curious look crossed his face.“Wheres the beef?”“Living peacefully somewhere on an open plain where it belongs.”“I knew it,” he murmured. “Youve surely made great contributions to the boom in cattle.” His taste buds were developed completely around the flavor of every kind o
29、f animal: cattle, pigs, deer, lamb, chickens and ducks. Converting him was like feeding grass to a lion.Im all for preserving our planet, but what good would it do to save the earth for tomorrows generation if todays died of starvation? The next day, we went out for burgers. I was very careful to pl
30、ace the paper bag into our recycling bin.18. Which of the following best explains “exceeded” underlined in Paragraph 1?A. Defeated. B. Absorbed C. Bound. D. Distributed19. What do we know about the authors husband from Paragraph 2?A. He supported the meat-free diet B. He was a preserver of animalsC.
31、 He was regarded as a meat lover D. He played a dominant role in cooking20. What do we know about the author?A. She had a good sense of humor B. She successfully transformed her husbandC. She advocated raising more cattle D. She had a perfect recipe for cooking meals.21. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Hunger or Anger? B. Discrimination or Appreciation?C. Vegetables or Troubles? D. Greens or Lions?DBack in the early 2000s, lots of people couldnt have imagined life without alarm clocks, CD players, calendars, cameras, or lots of other devices. But along came the
