山西授阳市汾阳中学2020_2021学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题202104060274.doc

1、山西省汾阳市汾阳中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题考试时间 120分钟 总分 150分 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）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。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. Which place are the speakers trying to find? A. A gas station. B. A hotel. C. A restaurant.2. What is the r

2、elationship between the speakers? A. Co-workers. B. Husband and wife. C. Doctor and patient.3. What did the man do last night? A. He watched TV at home. B. He attended a concert. C. He worked overtime.4. What time does the man have to get home? A. At 6: 30 p.m. B. At 9: 00 p.m. C. At 9: 30 p.m.5. Wh

3、at does the man suggest the woman do? A. Use fish instead of meat. B. Try his new rice dish. C. Make a new dessert.第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)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三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题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和第7两个小题。6. What time does the

4、art class start? A. At 9: 00 a.m. B. At11:00 a.m. C. At 2:00 p.m.7. What does the woman spend most of her time on ?A. Art. B. Chemistry. C. English.听第7段材料，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What is special about the cat cafe? A. The staff dress as cats. B. There are cats to play with. C. It is only for people with pets

5、.9. What pet does the woman have?A. A cat. B. A dog. C. A bird. 听第8段材料，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. Who missed out on seeing the grandfathers reaction to the gift? A. The woman. B. The man. C. David. 11. What was the grandfathers first response to the package?A. He was doubtful. B. He was moved. C. He was angr

6、y.12. When did the grandfather laugh?A. When he saw the truck. B. When he opened the gift. C. When he looked at his wife.听第9段材料，回答第13至第16四个小题。13.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In the office. B. In the classroom. C. In a coffee shop.14. What is on the mans schedule in half an hour

7、?A. A meeting. B. A short break. C. A report.15. What does the man think about his present job?A. It is boring . B. It is confusing. C. It is difficult. 16. What did the man do right after college? A. He sold clothes. B. He worked in a library. C. He taught at a school. 听下面第10段材料，回答第17至第20四个小题。17.Wh

8、o will be planning the event this year? A. The town. B. The police. C. The business club. 18. Why will the host hold the event ?A. To get practical experience. B. To create a safe environment. C. To sell childrens toy. 19. What can be found on the events website?A. Best route to the market. B. Rules

9、 for selling things. C. Tips for buying things. 20. What is the main topic of the talk? A. Plans for a festival. B. Profits for charity. C. Safety instructions.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A,B,C,D)中，选出最佳选项（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30）AMake the world your classroom!Travel fuels curiosity, offers fr

10、esh perspectives, and gives students the opportunity to discover life beyond their backyards. Our educational tours keep students aged 11-15 interested and actively learning with specially-designed, hands-on activities in exciting destinations.Explore Italy Duration: 9 or 11 days Destination: Venice

11、, Florence, Rome Italy has always been an icon of rich culture and traditions. This interactive tour includes Italys top hits. Discover the countrys ancient past in sites such as the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, stare up at Michelangelos masterpiece on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel(小教堂), walk

12、across Florences famous medieval bridge, and take a ride down Venices winding canals.Total cost: $3, 519Hello London Duration: 7 days Destination, London Royal traditions? Check. Picturesque landmarks? Check. World-class museums? Check. Mysterious ring of heavy rocks thats puzzled historians for age

13、s? Check. London has it all. Discover the complex history of this international city at sites such as the Tower of London, which also houses the famous Crown Jewels. Take a day trip to Wiltshire to get a glimpse of Stonehenge, and try to guess how the giant monument first appeared. Total cost: $3, 0

14、85New York City: The Big Apple Duration: 5-7 days Destination: New York Bursting with an energy all its own, New York City provides a unique look into American life and culture. Explore the very best of the Big Apple, from the bustle of Times Square to the skyline view from the Empire State Building

15、. Get to know one of the most exciting cities even better!Total cost: $2,746Click here for more information about: Language &culture in Spain, Rome and Pompeii, Washington D. C.: The Capital Tour. 21. What can you do on the tour in Italy?A. Visit ancient museums. B. Appreciate artistic works.C. Expe

16、rience royal traditions. D. Enjoy bike riding. 22. Which tour will you choose if you have 7 days off with a budget up to $3,000?A. Explore Italy. B. Hello London. C. New York City: The Big Apple. D. Rome and Pompeii. 23. This passage is most probably from _.A. a travel magazine B. a geography textbo

17、ok C. an education report D. an agencys website BKyle Cassidy and three other members of the Annenberg Running Group were stretching on the grounds of the University of Pennsylvania, waiting for a few slow members to start. The Penn colleagues and other community members meet three days a week for a

18、 roughly 30-minute jog and an occasional lecture. Its not your normal exercise chatterduring some runs, one of them delivers a talk; the topics range from the brain to Bitcoin(比特币).But on this day last January, it would not be their normal run. The first sign was the man who ran past them very fast.

19、 “Probably running a 7:15 pace (per mile),” Cassidy thought admiringly.Cassidy discovered why the man was so fast at running when another man ran by, yelling, “Help! He took my phone!”Hearing that, the group did what running clubs do: They ran, chasing the suspect down the streets until he quickly h

20、id in a construction site. The runners split up. Cassidy ran around to the far side of the site to cut the thief off while the others wandered the neighborhood hoping he had abandoned the stolen phone in a backyard.No luck. Then they asked the residents whether theyd seen the guy. When they knocked

21、on the door of one house, they were in for a surprise. They didnt know the thief had already come out of the construction site and was hiding behind a bush by that very house. As the owner opened the door, the suspect suddenly rushed out from behind the bush and right into the arms of the campus pol

22、ice, who had joined the chase shortly behind the runners.The members of this running group are not passionate(狂热的) runners. But they do understand the benefit of a little exercise. “Running is typically a useless sport where you turn fat cells into heat,” Cassidy said. “But occasionally it can be us

23、eful, and here was one of those opportunities.”24. What does the running group do at times while exercising?A. Play with their smartphones.B. Talk nonsense. C. Help search for lost things. D. Share ideas.25. How did Cassidy feel right after the thief ran past him?A Confused B. FrightenedC. Impressed

24、D. Motivated26. What does the underlined phrase “split up” refer to?A. gave up.B. got separated.C.stayed up. D. ran away.27. What message can we get from the story?A. Exercising can be socially beneficial. B. Its very important to keep fit.C. Whatever you do, you should do your best. D. Teamwork is

25、more important than individual skills. C Yoga is an ancient physical and spiritual practice originating in India. The word yoga comes from Sanskrit(梵文) and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and mind. Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow

26、 in popularity. Recognizing its universal appeal, the United Nations declared 21 June as the International Day of Yoga in 2014 to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. Yoga is an invaluable gift from an ancient tradition. Its not just about exercise but a way to discover

27、 the sense of oneness with yourself, nature and the world. There is no written record of who invented yoga. Yoga practitioners(从业者) passed down the principles to their students. The earliest written record of yoga is generally believed to have been written by Patanjali, an Indian master who lived so

28、mewhere between 2 000 and 2 500 years ago. Various yoga types give you multiple choices. Hatha yoga is the most widely practiced type and is excellent for beginners. It is gentle with slow and smooth movements. Kundalini yoga combines a singing session besides body and mental control. Bikram yoga is

29、 practiced in a heated room. It is to loosen muscles and to sweat to clean the body and remove symptoms of disease and pain. Ashtanga yoga is taught as a difficult workout where you move quickly from one gesture to another to build strength and patience. In recent years, the World Health Organizatio

30、n has urged countries to help their citizens reduce physical inactivity, which is among the top ten leading causes of death worldwide, and a key risk factor for non-communicable diseases, such as cancer and diabetes. Yoga is a proper exercise. It is known for its ability to ease stress and anxiety.

31、It may also help reduce several risk factors for heart diseases and promote a better sleep.28.Why did the United Nations set the International Day of Yoga?A.To promote the research into Sanskrit.B.To help people know more about India.C. To give a declaration on cultural diversity.D. To popularize Yo

32、ga practice worldwide.29.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The history of yoga. B. The principles of yoga.C.The benefits of yoga. D.An Indian yoga master.30.What will you choose if youre looking for a challenging exercise?A.Hatha yoga. B.Ashtanga yoga. C.Bikram yoga. D.Kundalini yoga. 31.What can

33、we infer from the last paragraph?A.Physical inactivity causes deadly diseases. B.Yoga can help prevent communicable diseases.C. Yoga can be a cure for many kinds of diseases. D. Little or no exercise puts peoples health at risk.DWe all know cameras. But have you heard of Googles new camera? It is a

34、small, smart device, called Clips. It comes with a case that has a clip (夹子), but its not designed to be worn on your clothing. Most interestingly, it uses artificial intelligence to take photography out of your hands so it can capture moments on its own.This roughly 2-inch by 2-inch camera, with a

35、three-hour battery life and Gorilla Glass for toughness, is intended for candid moments, like when a child does something cute that may happen too quickly for you to pull out your smart phone.Onboard the Clips device, it uses machine learning algorithms (计算程序) to help capture scenes. Those algorithm

36、s include face recognition. “Once it learns that theres a face you see frequently, itll try to get nice photos of those faces,” said Juston Payne, the devices product manager. And they also want it to recognize facial expressions, which involved “training it to know what happiness looks like”. The G

37、oogle team also trained it to recognize what not to shootlike when a childs hand is over the lens, or if it is tossed in a dark purse.The only way to see the images is by connecting the camera with your phone, as it has no screen for viewing or editing.Did people think it was strange? Yes, Payne adm

38、itted. But they said they addressed that by making it obvious what it is. A green light on the front signals that the device is on. Besides, unlike a camera meant to monitor your home, it is not connected to the Internet.“This product is only possible because of the way that technology has advanced,

39、” Payne said. It was only in the past year or so that they could squeeze the technology down into a device this size. Going forward, were likely to get more assistance from the artificial intelligence packed into our apps and gadgets.32. What does the underlined word “candid” in Paragraph 2 probably

40、 mean?A. Touching B. Brief. C. Unforgettable D. Embarrassing.33. What is the most outstanding feature of Clips?A. It is equipped with tough glassB. It enables easy Internet access.C. It can be worn on your clothingD. It allows of hands-free photography.34. What makes Clips a reality according to Jus

41、ton Payne?A. The popularity of the InternetB. The rise of the smart phone industry.C. The advance in technologyD. The reduction in the price of lens.35. What is the best title for the text?A. A New Digital Camera from GoogleB. New Gadgets in the Age of AppsC. Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life

42、D. An Alternative Way to Photograph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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The climate we live in affects many areas of our lives. 36 A warmer world would be a sicker world. Climate researchers predict that the world climate will become warmer. High temperatures in summer is

43、 becoming more frequent and very cold winters more rare. With winters becoming warmer, there are likely to be up to 20, 000 fewer cold-related deaths. However, there is a danger that bacteria would no longer die off seasonally during the cold period. 37 More heat waves may increase the number of hot

44、-weather related deaths by up to 2, 800. They could cause an extra 5,000 deaths a year from skin cancer and may cause an increase of up to 2, 000 cases of eye diseases. 38 Higher average global temperatures mean that diseases, or their carriers, may be able to move to areas that were too cold for th

45、em to survive at an earlier time. Its possible that a warm type of malaria(疟疾) will appear in some parts of the world and be a seasonal danger for up to four months each year. 39 They will cause damage to our homes, food, and water supplies and then affect our health. 40 Those living in poor and dev

46、eloping countries are going to be less able to adapt to changes. Health effects are not likely to be limited to the human population, and wildlife would also be seriously affected.A. It means that diseases may spread more widely.B. Therefore, climate changes for the same period.C. Its no secret that

47、 human activity is changing the climate.D. Climate change is likely to have different effects on the world population.E. Globally, there are likely to be more floods, more droughts, and more storms.F. Warmer summers may cause up to 10,000 extra cases of food poisoning (中毒) each year.G. The food we e

48、at, the water we drink, and our homes are all dependent upon our climate and weather. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（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和D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I had no idea she would be there. My apologies for her 41 had been prepared.When my teacher announced we would be havi

49、ng a (n) 42 mother-daughter tea, I felt 43 I would not be serving my mother at this special event. So I will never forget 44 the beautifully decorated gym and there she was, sitting calmly, and 45 ! As I looked at her, I imagined all the arrangements this 46 woman must have had to make to be able to

50、 be with me for that one hour.Who was 47 Granny? She was ill in bed, and Mom had to do everything for her. How did she get here? We didnt own a car, and she couldnt 48 a taxi. It was a long walk to get the bus, plus at least five more blocks to the 49 .And the pretty dress she was 50 , red with tiny

51、 white flowers, was just right for the tea. There was no money for extra clothes, and I knew she had gone into 51 again to have it.I was so proud! I served her tea with a 52 , thankful heart, and introduced her to the group when our 53 came. I sat with my mother that day, just like the rest of the 5

52、4 , and that was very 55 to me. The look of love in her eyes told me she 56 my feelings .I have never forgotten. One of the 57 I made to myself and to my children was that I would always be there for them. That promise is 58 to keep in todays busy world. But I have a(n) 59 before me that puts any 60

53、 excuses to rest. I just recall again when mother came to tea.41. A. errorB. absenceC. lateness D. rudeness42. A. formalB. urgent C. private D. frequent43. A. relievedB. certain C. annoyed D. embarrassed44. A. arrivingB. returning C. walking D. entering45. A. smilingB. sobbing C. singing D. sufferin

54、g46. A. educatedB. lonely C. great D. strange47. A.taking afterB. attending on C. cheering for D. watching out48. A. advanceB. admit C. afford D. arrange49. A. homeB. station C. market D. school50. A.dressedB. holding C. designing D. wearing51. A. detailB. business C. debt D. action52. A. strongB. h

55、appy C. brave D. broken53. A. messageB. chance C. turn D. decision54. A. classB. company C. family D. team55. A. annoyingB. surprising C.interesting D. important56. A. forgaveB. understood C. agreed D. remembered57. A. promisesB. mistakes C. efforts D. choices58. A. unfairB. wise C. false D. difficu

56、lt59. A. roleB. example C. lesson D. rule60. A. poorB. polite C. awkward D. meaningful第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。When it comes 61. _ U.S. middle school science and engineering, girls took the top five prizes at the 2019 Broadcom MASTERS, a competition for middle school s

57、tudents across the country.The winners were announced last month. The champion was 14-year-old Alaina Gassler who designed 62. _ system to make driving safer by reducing the number of blind spots, the areas that drivers cannot see outside their vehicles(交通工具), 63. _ lead to about 840,000 accidents a

58、 year nationwide. Alainas system helps drivers see “through” a pillar（柱状物）, the part of the vehicle at the front that joins the top and front window. Alaina used a camera to help drivers to see what is blocked. The camera sends video to a device that 64. _( show) images on the 65. _ side of the pill

59、ar. The driver then can see 66. _ is in the blind spot.Alaina said that when she heard her name 67. _（call）as the winner, she felt surprised. She told the reporter “it was so 68. _(expect)”. She received a $25,000 prize for her 69._( invent). Alaina said she wanted to make improvements on her device

60、 with the money, making it easy 70. _(see) in any kind of weather, or at any time of day. She also told the magazine she hoped to sell her idea.第四部分写作 （共两节 满分 35） 第一节 短文改错（10 分） 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。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（ ）划掉

61、。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多改（从第11处起）不计分。I have been collecting the songs of the Beatles for a long time. The first time when I saw them on the television , I was immediately attracting by them. Actual, the reason why I love the songs is because my favourite song Yeste

62、rday is among them, which conveys sadness. Besides, not all their songs were like that song. Some are funny; others are cheerful and express original idea and have lovely tunes. The Beatles seemed to have a ability to describe the hopes and fears of young people and communicate them. Im sure our mus

63、ic will be remembered forever. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假定你是李华。你的美国笔友Jack给你发来邮件，告诉你他参加了美国中西部“汉语桥”比赛（U. S. Midwest Chinese Bridge Speech Contest），并获得了一等奖。他希望你继续帮他学习中文。请你给他回复一封电子邮件。要点如下：1祝贺他获奖；2希望继续向他学习英语，而你帮他学中文；3祝愿他能来中国参加决赛。注意：1词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。高二年级答案 一、听力：1-5 BABCC 6-10 ACBCB 11-15ABAAC 16-20 BCABA二

64、、阅读：21-23BCD 24-27 DCBA 28-31 DABD32-35 BDCA 36-40GAFED三、完型：41-45.BABDA 46-50. CBCDD51-55.CBCAD 56-60. BADBA36-40 GAFED四、语法填空：61. to 62.a 63. which 64. shows 65. other 66. what/whatever 67. called 68. unexpected 69. invention 70. to see五、改错： I have been collecting the songs of the Beatles for a long

65、 time. The first time when I saw them on the television , I was immediately attracting by them. Actual, the attracted Actuallyreason why I love the songs is because my favourite song Yesterday is among them, thatwhich conveys sadness. Besides, not all their songs were like that. Some are funny; Howe

66、ver areothers are cheerful and express original idea and have lovely tunes. ideasThe Beatles seemed to have a ability to describe the hopes and fears of young people an/theand communicate them. Im sure our music will be remembered forever. with their 范文一：Dear Jack,Ive learned with delight thatyou wo

67、n the first prize in the U.S. Midwest Chinese Bridge Speech Contest.Please accept my most sincere congratulations and best wishes for a good future.I know how talented you are and how much hard work youve made to attain the goal.No one could be more deserving of the success. And Im very glad to hear

68、 that youoweyour successtomy help and want to study Chinese with me as well. Im surely willing to give you a hand. Its such a great encouragement to me to see your efforts rewarded. Im determined to learn English well, so can you do me a favor to help me learn English?I do hope you can take part in

69、the final contest to be held in China and expect your further achievement. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.Yours,Li Hua范文二：Dear Jack,I have learned with delight thatyou got the first prize in the U.S. Midwest Chinese Bridge Speech Contest.I would like to extend to you my utmost congratulati

70、ons on your success.You must be both excited and delighted. And I feel very happy for you.It is quite exciting news. I know this is surely owing to your hard work. It is a reward you richly deserve.Having you as a friend, I really feel both proud and lucky because I can learn so much from you. I wis

71、h you would continue to help me with my English,and meanwhile I would be willing to help you with your Chinese as well. As we all know,you are a hard-working and talented person,which is essential for making achievements. I am sure that I can learn much from you,for which I wish you can teach me Eng

72、lish.I hope that you can take part in the final contest to be held in China. I wish you would continue your efforts and gain further success in the future. Your success tells me that hard work will pay off in the end. And your example is a constant inspiration to me. I will struggle to catch up with you.My best wishes to your further success. Congratulations again.Yours,Li Hua