山东省夏津第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次周考试题.doc

1、山东省夏津第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次周考试题（试卷满分 150分 考试时间120分钟） 第I卷（共95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)How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.1. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a store. B. At a gym. C. At home.2. How will David get to the club?A. By car. B. By train. C. B

2、y bike.3. What is Jane studying?A. Biology. B. Chemistry. C. Calligraphy.4. What is the man doing?A. Buying an air conditioner. B. Returning an air conditioner. C. Fixing an air conditioner.5. How does the woman probably feel?A. Excited. B. Annoyed. C. Puzzled.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第6段材料，回答第6、7

3、题。6. How many people will be travelling?A. Four. B. Three. C. Two.7. When will the man leave for Seattle?A. This Wednesday. B. Next Monday. C. Next Wednesday.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Buying a present. B. Attending a concert. C. Planning a birthday party.9. What

4、 will the speakers do later?A. See a movie. B. Read a novel. C. Meet up with Jane.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where is Lisa?A. Liverpool. B. London. C. Paris.11. What kind of people does London Week need?A. Reporters. B. Sales representatives. C. Advertisers.12. How much did Lisa earn monthly in her last j

5、ob?A. 3,500 pounds. B. 3,000 pounds. C. 2,500 pounds.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题?13. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Good friends. B. Fellow students. C. Roommates.14. When did Sarah start college?A. A year ago. B. Three months ago. C. A week ago.15. Why does Ricky want to move?A. He wants young

6、er company . B. He wants to be nearer college.C. He doesnt get along with the host family.16. What will Ricky probably do next?A. Visit a teacher. B. Hang out with friends. C. Give John a phone call.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who is the speaker?A. A guide. B. A teacher. C. A coach.18. When will the stude

7、nts leave for the museum?A. 6.30. B. 7:45. C. 8:00.19. What will the students do at 1:15?A. See a film. B. Meet at a cafe. C. Visit a gallery.20. Where can the students find more information?A. From teachers. B. From a website. C. From a book.第二部分 阅读（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

8、的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AFeel like a family day trip outside London? Here are some of the best choices.Harry Potter StudioThe Harry Potter Studio tour is one of the easiest day trips from London. Just read the directions on the website where you buy tickets and follow the crowds from the train to the bu

9、s. It is a unique experience. A walk through the studio allows families to appreciate every little detail that was put into the production of the Harry Potter movies from the costumes to the sets. Visitors can view the Potions Classroom, board the Hogwarts Express, and walk through the Dursleys hous

10、e.Leeds CastleLeeds Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in the UK. It is surrounded by a river and gardens, making it a relaxing and peaceful place. Leeds Castle is open for self-guided tours, and there are kid-friendly shows. Leeds Castle has a wonderfully-designed maze (迷宫), which has a su

11、rprise at the center that will appeal to all ages, not just children looking for a place to play. Leeds Castle also has a big playground, one part of which is set aside for small kids while the other inspires teenagers in an old game of hide-and-seek.Windsor CastleWindsor Castle is used by the curre

12、nt British royal family. This makes it the longest-occupied palace in Europe. Afraid that your young children might feel dull? Dont worry. There is a kids audio tour available as well as an activity that features crafts (手工艺), coloring and dress-up for little ones. And in the summer months, parents

13、will be happy to know that there is a place to get an ice cream for their kids centrally located in the castle complex (建筑群).21. What can visitors do on the Harry Potter Studio tour?A. Buy some costumes. B. Ride on a special train. C. See Harry Potter movies.D. Study in the Potions Classroom.22. Wha

14、t can we learn about Leeds Castle?A. Visitors must go on a tour with a guide. B. The gardens are meant for hide-and-seek.C. Kids can have a fun time on the playground. D. The maze is especially popular among grown-ups.23. How might children like the trip to Windsor Castle?A. Tiresome. B. Comfortable

15、. C. Adventurous. D. Interesting.BA rat may seem like an unlikely candidate to receive a gold medal for bravery and devotion to duty. However six-year-old African rat Magawa, which was honored with Britains highest animal award on September 25, 2020, is no ordinary rat. Over the past five years, the

16、 “HeroRAT” has saved hundreds of lives by detecting 39 landmines and 28 unexploded items in Cambodia.Landmines were used during wars to protect important areas such as borders, camps or bridges and to restrict the movement of opposing armies. But it became extremely difficult to remove the explosive

17、s once the conflicts ended. Today, over 60 million people in 59 countries live in daily fear of landmines.Magawa is one of hundreds of HeroRATs that have been trained by an animal charity in Belgium to detect landmines since the 1990s. The charity, which teaches the animals by rewarding them with ta

18、sty food each time they smell out a landmine and send signals to the handlers, says the intelligent rats are ideal for the dangerous job. They are easy to train, and more importantly, light enough not to set off the hidden explosives even if they mistakenly walk over them. The rats, which use their

19、sharp smelling skills to identify the chemicals in landmines, are also more efficient than human-held metal detectors.Magawa, which has been working in Cambodia since 2016, is the charitys most successful HeroRAT. In addition to being accurate, it can screen an area the size of a tennis court in 30

20、minutes. This task would take a human with a metal detector up to 4 days! Over the past 4 years, the powerful animal has helped clear over 141,000 square meters of land, equal to 20 football fields.Every discovery made by Magawa has reduced the risk of injury or death for local people. Hopefully, wi

21、th brave detection animals like Magawa hard at work, the threats will soon be all removed.24. What makes the rats the best choice for the dangerous job?A. The rats weight and sense of smell.B. The rats intelligence and experience.C. The charitys method of training the rats. D. The delicious food for

22、 rewarding the rats.25. What are the numbers in paragraph 4 used for?A. Presenting the charitys success.B. Illustrating the rats natural talents.C. Emphasizing the rats great efficiency.D. Showing the inability of metal detectors.26. Which of the following is not mentioned in the text?A. Where Magaw

23、a is working now. B. What the landmines were used for.C. When Magawa began to be trained. D. How the HeroRATs detect landmines.27. What is the main idea of the text?A. Landmines are difficult to remove for human beings. B. Rats are cleverer than humans at discovering dangers.C. Landmines present dea

24、dly threat to Cambodian people.D. A rat receives a gold medal for its life-saving contributions.CHip hop is a form of musical and artistic expression that started in urban (城市) areas in New York in the 1970s. The expression comes from joining together two words with special meanings. “Hip” means coo

25、l or current while “hop” refers to the style of dancing.Kool Herc Campbell is considered very important in starting hip hop culture. He was from Jamaica and used the Jamaican tradition of poetry and speech over music. He started playing music and speaking poetry at outdoor basketball courts to give

26、encouragement to the young dancers. This speech soon came to be known as “rapping”.Then hip hop as a culture started to develop and spread throughout some areas of New York City. This culture featured graffiti (涂鸦) art as well as its own unique style and music. Artists and rap musicians came to cons

27、ider hip hop as a new urban culture. As it grew in popularity, newspapers and magazines started reporting about it.In the early 1980s, bands and musicians started experimenting with electronic instruments to make a new sound. Hip hop was starting to mature (成熟) as the art of making music in new ways

28、 spread. Rap artists also started to change their style. Many rappers talked about urban problems, showing their disappointment in drugs, unemployment, and unfair treatment by authorities such as the police.Recently, hip hop has spread globally. In Europe, it has also become a way for many young peo

29、ple to express their anger at social problems and environmental issues. In many parts of Asia, hip hop has been adopted as a form of music for business, produced only with consumers in mind. Many people believe that this is not “real” hip hop music and argue that many countries have simply borrowed

30、the “look” and “sound” of hip hop without really understanding the culture behind it.28. Why does the writer introduce Kool Herc Campbell?A. To inform us that he was the founder of hip hop. B. To tell us how he became a world-famous singer.C. To prove that he combined music with American poetry.D. T

31、o explain why he inspired artists to explore urban culture.29. What did the early US hip hop culture focus on?A. Solving urban problems. B. Developing its unique style.C. Spreading around the world. D. Using advanced musical instruments.30. What concerns the author as hip hop spreads globally?A. The

32、 culture behind it has changed. B It can easily cause negative emotions.C. It sounds totally different from its origin. D. Some people use it for improper purposes.31. What can be the best title for the text?A. Hip Hop around the World B. The Rise and Spread of Hip HopC. Hip Hop: The Most Popular Ar

33、t Form D. Kool Herc Campbell: The Father of Hip HopDFaced with a declining population and workforce, Japan has been increasingly turning to robots for help. Over the years, the robots have carried out a large number of human tasks, including building products and providing care for the elderly.Howev

34、er, the robots currently being used by companies, like Walmart and Amazon, are only able to perform single, repetitive tasks, such as stacking boxes. Model-T, on the other hand, has a wider range of movement and is able to hold, pick and place objects of several different shapes and sizes into diffe

35、rent locations, making it ideal for convenience and grocery stores, which sell a large variety of items.Model-T robots are operated from a distant location by human “pilots” wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset and special gloves, which allow them to feel the product the robot is holding in their

36、hands and guide it to the right shelf.The VR-controlled robots are ten times cheaper than automated robots, because they dont require advanced programming and are easier to develop and maintain. And their easy-to-use controls require little training. Tomohiro Kano, a general manager in charge of dev

37、elopment at FamilyMart, believes this will enable the chain to recruit workers who would typically not work in stores.Though Model-T appears to be getting rapidly through the experiments, it is not quite ready to enter the workforce. Besides being a lot slower than humans, it is also only able to li

38、ft packaged items, and cannot get hold of things such as fruits and vegetables. The company is working to improve the weaknesses and hopes to introduce a faster, more skillful Model-T within the next two years. They believe that in addition to the stores, the robots could also be useful in hospitals

39、, allowing doctors to do operations from remote locations.32. What is one of the features of Model-T according to the text?A. It works much faster than humans. B. It can easily hold all kinds of objects.C. It can be operated from a distance away.D. It is harder to produce than an automated robot.33.

40、 What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 4 refer to?A. The low price of Model-T.B. The easiness to operate Model-T.C. The low-level programming of Model-T.D. The strict training for maintaining Model-T.34. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Model-T is now being massively produced

41、.B. Japans workforce will be reduced by Model-T.C. The weaknesses of Model-T have been overcome.D. Model-T may be used in wider fields in the future.35. In which section of a website can we read this text?A. Technology. B. Economy C. Lifestyle. D. Environment. 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选

42、项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Are you thinking about holidaying alone, but a bit concerned about the dangers? You neednt worry if you consider these tips first.1. SafetyUnless you positively invite danger i.e. wandering around a dark park at 3 a.m. with headphones on travelling alone isnt actually th

43、at risky. _36_ In the case of taking taxis, always keep a record of the plate number and ask for an estimated fare before setting off. You should also carry your ID card with you and always keep a back-up. And most importantly, ensure that someone else knows your route and keep in regular contact wi

44、th them.2. PlanBeing alone means you cant use your partners phone when yours runs out of juice, or rely on them should you lose your wallet. _37_ Its a good idea to write down some key numbers of friends, hotels and emergency services beforehand, and keep some back-up money in your bag, just in case

45、.3. EatingMany single travelers have a fear of eating alone. _38_ You can bring a book to avoid boredom, sit at counters to be less noticeable or use the opportunity to practice your foreign language on a waiter.4. Making friends_39_ This is another common concern when travelling alone. In fact, acq

46、uiring new companions (伙伴) is easier than feared. You can smile at people, have open body language, read something interesting to start conversation, or ask strangers a question. All these help you look approachable. More hands-on tips include visiting bars, joining tours or using apps designed to h

47、elp people make friends.5. Enjoy itWithout having to consider others needs, the joy of solo travel is that you can be entirely selfish: walk at your preferred pace, eat what and when you want, and go wherever you like to see the sights that interest you. _40_.A. What if no one likes me on my trip?B.

48、 The biggest danger is being taken for a ride.C. Its actually not so hard to get over your worry.D. You neednt get into a panic if this really happens.E. However well you plan in advance, things will go wrong.F. Just appreciate your independence and enjoy that freedom.G. So put emergency systems in

49、place before starting your trip.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。After a whole days football practice with her three kids, Brittany felt worn out and decided to grab dinner from McDonalds.Wyatt was a teenager working at McDonalds who took Brittanys _

50、41_. As Brittany pulled up to the drive-through window to _42_, her 4-year-old son began crying and the other two soon _43_, almost driving Brittany mad. And that was when it _44_ Brittany that shed left her purse at home.“I wanted to cry,” Brittany recalled (回忆). “I looked at the young man with _45

51、_ eyes and said, Im so sorry but I have to _46_ the order.”_47_, Wyatt pulled out his wallet, swiped (刷) his card and paid for the _48_ moms meal.Wyatt probably couldnt make much money from his job. Yet, he firmly _49_ Brittanys promises to pay him back later, _50_ saying that it was no big deal.Bri

52、ttany was so grateful that she was determined to _51_ Wyatts kindness in a big way! She discovered that Wyatt was saving up for a vehicle, so she shared the story on social media and started a _52_ campaign to help him realize his dream.Strangers from all over the country were inspired by the young

53、man and _53_ poured in. Before long, Brittany collected over $ 40,000! She was shocked. “I honestly didnt expect such an incredible _54_! Wyatt will now have enough money to buy a car and even start saving for college. So when you put _55_ out in the world, it comes back to you more than you expect.

54、”41. A. opportunityB. orderC. positionD. advice42. A. payB. restC. eatD. explain43. A. stood outB. moved asideC. cooled downD. joined in44. A. hitB. attackedC. remindedD. touched45. A. curiousB. coldC. tearfulD. sharp46. A. placeB. cancelC. refuseD. change47. A. In secretB. Out of respectC. Without

55、hesitationD. By accident48. A. responsibleB. relievedC. elegantD. stressed49. A. declinedB. acceptedC. consideredD. appreciated50. A. proudlyB. humblyC. impatientlyD. vividly51. A. deserveB. expressC. rewardD. spread52. A. brain-washingB. painstakingC. time-savingD. fundraising53. A. lettersB. suppl

56、iesC. donationsD. complaints54. A. experienceB. responseC. arrangementD. behavior55. A. goodB. hopeC. honestyD. passion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。South Koreans consume 2.4 billion plastic straws (吸管) annually. And like in many other countries, the government is stepping

57、 up to reduce the amount of single-use plastics.The idea of Rice Straws came to Kim Kwang-pil when he first saw _56_ eatable cup. He thought to himself, “If they can make a cup you can eat, why not a straw?”That was the beginning of Kims company, Yeonjigonji, _57_ produces eco-friendly straws _58_ (

58、make) of rice. Kim settled on rice mainly _59_ it is familiar to consumers in his country. The rice straws come in various shapes and sizes and can _60_ (complete) break down within 100 days.“I met people who wouldnt believe I could eat the straws. So, when I did, they _61_(convince),” said Kim.So f

59、ar the company _62_ (sign) deals with companies in dozens of countries throughout Asia, North America and South America.As they are eatable, the rice straws need to pass food safety laws in each country. But Kim believes that his straws are _63_ (good) than paper or other straws. “After all, you sti

60、ll need to cut down trees _64_ (produce) paper straws,” said Kim, whose next goal is to create environmentally-friendly, single-use cutlery (餐具), like forks, _65_ (knife) and spoons.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （满分15分）66. 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Tony来邮件说他对中国古建筑很感兴趣，希望有机会来中国参观。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：1. 推荐要参观的建筑及理由；2. 提出参观建议；3.

61、 你的希望。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Tony,_Yours,Li Hua第二节 （满分25分）67. 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。I was packed and ready to go skiing for the first time. It felt like I was about to take an adventure with the world at my feet. Feeling empowered, I knew something brilliant was go

62、ing to come out of the trip. I was more than excited at the thought of spending an entire week with my best friend, Lindsay, hanging out and enjoying winter.Early Monday morning my youth group boarded our bus for the ski trip. Once at the destination, we saw the skiers floating so easily and gracefu

63、lly down the slopes. By the time I got my skis and boots, I was confident Id be a fantastic skier. During the lessons, I mastered the art of skiing within 30 minutes. After spending most of the time practicing again and again on the run for beginners, we were able to fly down the hill by the end of

64、the day. In the evening, we all felt extremely tired. Complaining about the pain our ski boots had caused, Lindsay and I decided we werent skiing the next day. Well, of course, our friends wouldnt hear of that.So, the next morning we found ourselves in line for the ski lift, which wound its way up t

65、he high mountain. Lindsay and I stared helplessly at each other, our eyes showing nothing but fear. After I got into the lift, I sat totally still on the chair with my eyes closely shut, not daring to look outside. The lift rose so fast that before I knew it, I had floated up the mountain. When I fi

66、nally opened my eyes, I found myself at the top in one piece. Thank goodness I was still alive!Standing at the top of the long slope, with the skis pointing downward, I realized I was shaking. I glanced at Lindsay and found that she was scared too, for her poles kept tapping rapidly against the side

67、s of her boots.Taking a deep breath and gathering all our courage, we gave each other an encouraging nod and both took off. At first I barely moved, but slowly I allowed myself to gain some speed. Soon I was shooting down the mountain with my heart beating wildly.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

68、作答。Then a sharp turning suddenly came into view. _I was on the point of crying when I felt a hand on my shoulder.英语答案15 ABCAB 610 CCACA 1115 BCBAA 1620 CBCAB21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A 36. B 37. G 38. C 39. A 40. F 41. B 42. A 43. D 44. A

69、 45. C 46. B 47. C 48. D 49. A 50. B 51. C 52. D 53. C 54. B 55. A56. an 57. which 58. made 59. because 60. completely 61. were convinced 62. has signed 63. better 64. to produce 65. knives 第一节Dear Tony,Learning that you are fond of the ancient Chinese architecture, I strongly recommend the Forbidde

70、n City to you. Located in the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City has a history of over 600 years. It is the largest wooden royal palace in the world, where you can see various buildings and decorations featuring the splendid Chinese culture and reflecting the wisdom of ancient Chinese architects.

71、 To get a better knowledge of it, I suggest you make your tour with a professional guide.I heartily hope you will come and visit the Forbidden City. Im sure it wont fail you.Yours,Li Hua第二节 Then a sharp turning suddenly came into view. I knew I had to stop, but I was moving too fast to control mysel

72、f. I tried everything, but in vain. There was only one final option falling over. After rolling for what felt like forever, I lay still, head dizzy. Worse still, my joints were painful and every muscle hurt. I knew there was no way I could keep going. When I struggled to my feet and brushed the snow

73、 off, the terrible truth hit me: I still had half the mountain to go!I was on the point of crying when I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was Lindsay. “I have to quit,” I said hopelessly. Pointing to some skillful skiers, Lindsay said, “Look, they are skiing so easily. Come on, I believe we can make i

74、t, too.” Looking at her determined expression, I was instantly inspired and seconds later we were both skiing down the slope. Along the way there were a few more falls, but we were not defeated. At the bottom, I glanced up the mountain and felt a wave of gratitude and pride. Thanks to Lindsays encouragement, I had overcome my fears and learned to face challenges bravely.