安徽省滁州市定远县育才学校2020-2021学年高二下学期开学考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、育才学校2020-2021学年下学期开学考试卷高二英语试题本卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟。第I卷（共100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。每段对话仅对一遍。1. How did the man get to the meeting?A. By taxi. B. By subway. C. By bus.2. What was the original pric

2、e of the Jacket?A. $50. B. $75. C. $100.3. What is probably the man?A. A college professor. B. A high school student. C. A full-time guitarist.4. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Organize a dinner. B. Make a schedule. C. Book a hotel.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A book. B. A pla

3、y. C. A role.第二节: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。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。听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7两个小题。6. With whom did the man go to Montgomery County?A. His friends. B. His family. C. His colleagues.7. How does the woman feel about the festival?A. She is in

4、terested. B. She is disappointed. C. She is surprised.听下面一段对话,回答第8和第9两个小题。8. Why does the man come to town?A. To take some training. B. To see the dentist. C. To do some shopping.9. What does the man think needs improving?A. The 1ighting. B. The footpaths. C. The trains.听下面一段对话,回答第10至第12三个小题。10. Wha

5、t will the speakers first do?A. Book the plane tickets. B. Collect the currency. C. Buy some medicine. 11. What has the woman bought?A. A tent. B.A bag. C. A charger.12. When will the speakers probably leave?A. On April 12th. B.0n April 13th. C. On April 14th. ,听下面一段对话,回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What equipme

6、nt did the speakers need?A. The string. B. The compass. C. The ruler.14. What does the man say about the method they used to measure wave speed?A. It was simple to carry out. B. It provided accurate results. C. It required special equipment.15. What mistake did the man make when first drawing the ma

7、p?A. He chose the wrong scale. B. He stood in the wrong place. C. He did at the wrong time.16. What will the man do next with their map?A. Scan it into the report. B. Check it with photographs. C. Download it from the Internet.听下面一段独白,回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What has already been installed in the theatre?

8、A. An elevator. B. Some extra seats. C. A type of seating.18. What facility can the theatre offer to the public now?A. The bookshop. B. The cafe. C. The meeting room.19. What kind of workshop does the theatre currently have?A. Sound. B. Lighting. C. Make-up. 20. Where will the listeners go next?A. T

9、he manager s office. B. The dressing room. C. The relaxation room.第二部分:阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题; 每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。A As the hot tears rolled down her face, I knew I had asked the wrong question. The words reverberated ( 回 响 ) in my mind: Widowed or divorced? “Well, you c

10、ould call me widowed,” she replied. “My husband died five months ago today.” “Im so sorry,” I said. “I needed it to fill out your credit application.” “Dont worry about it, honey,” she said. “If I never thought about it, I would not remember the love and the memories we shared. Even after 50 years o

11、f marriage, each passing moment would bring a deeper meaning to the word love.”I began to deal with her credit application, words hung in the air. My mind was not focused on the task, and I was unsuccessful in my first few attempts. After I finally completed it, she continued in a heart-to-heart. I

12、couldnt believe someone could open up to a perfect stranger. “Have you ever been married?” she asked.I couldnt help but laugh. I hadnt even thought about getting married. Besides, I looked nothing like a married woman. “Ah, no,” I replied. “Im only 16.” “Sixteen?” she murmured (嘟囔).“Thats a great ag

13、e, an age of lessons. Theres so much worth learning.”She then spoke in a whisper, sharing the one lesson that I will carry with me the rest of my life. “Never, ever take anyone for granted . If you are in love with someone, let it be known as often as you feel it. Otherwise, life may pass you by. Do

14、nt spend your life angry. The ridiculous arguments you think are important wont even be remembered in a short time.”I have never seen that woman again, but her words of inspiration still live in me.21. What can we know about the woman?A.She broke up with her husband.B.She got married 50 years ago.C.

15、She was angry with the author.D.She was thankful to the author.22.According to Paragraph 5, the author failed in her first few attempts to do her work probably because _.A.she was regretful for asking the questionB.she was not very familiar with her jobC.she was thinking about what the woman saidD.s

16、he was wondering what the woman would say next23.What lesson did the author learn from the woman?A.Take others seriously.B.Never speak to a stranger.C.There is so much worth learningD.There is nothing more important than love.B Indian scientists have designed a new device that they hope will solve o

17、ne of the biggest problems with the use of solar energy. They call the device a solar tree. Solar trees have metal “branches” extending from a tall pole at different levels. Each branch holds a solar panel( 太阳能电池板). These panels have large metal boards that collect energy from the sun and turn it in

18、to electricity.Daljit Singh Bedi is the main scientist at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in India. The CSIR laboratories are where the solar tree was designed. Bedi says the shape of the solar trees makes it possible to fit more solar panels in a space than traditional systems do.

19、 This means less land would be needed to produce solar energy. “It takes about four square meters of space to produce energy which may need 400 square meters of space,” he says.Scientists believe the energy a solar tree collects will be enough to power five homes. The solar tree will make it easier

20、to provide solar energy for homes in cities. The trees will also take less space from farmers in rural areas. Bedi says solar trees will collect more energy than normal solar panels on the tops of buildings.India has promised to reduce its greenhouse gas production. The countrys promise depends heav

21、ily on increasing solar energy. The cost of solar panels has gone down in recent years. This has increased the possibility of applying solar trees in India.Amit Kumar is the senior director of the Energy and Resources Institute in New Delhi. He says it is still not clear how useful these new develop

22、ments in solar power technology are. “Only when we put those trees on a large scale(规模) will w e be able to get that answer,”he says.24.We may probably read this passage in .A.Culture ViewsB.Nature and ScienceC.Story BooksD.Travelling Guide Book25.What is the largest advantage of the Indias new devi

23、ce?A.Its price is low er than the traditional one.B.Its solar panels are of high quality.C.It takes less land and collects more energy.D.It produces much less greenhouse gas.26.Usually the solar panels are placed on .A.tops of buildingsB.trees along the streetC.electricity polesD.the ground in the y

24、ard27.What does Amit Kumar think of the new device?A.Its extremely useful and valuable.B.It may not have a bright future.C.Its difficult to put into practice.D.It needs testing on a large scale.C Clara Daly was seated on the flight to Beijing when an air hostess spoke over the loudspeaker: “Does any

25、one on board know sign language?”Clara, 15, pressed the call button. The air hostess came by and explained the situation. A passenger, who was blind and deaf, seemed to want something, but he was traveling alone and the air hostesses couldnt understand what he needed.Clara had been studying sign lan

26、guage for the past year and knew shed be able to finger spell into the mans palm (手掌). So she walked toward the front of the plane, and knelt by the seat of Tim Cook. Gently taking his hand, she signed，“How are you? Are you OK?” Cook asked for some water. When it arrived, Clara returned to her seat.

27、 She came by again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her third visit, she stopped and stayed for a while.“He doesnt need anything. He is lonely and wanted to talk,” Clara said. So for the next hour, that was what they did. She talked about her family and her plans for the future. Ev

28、en though Cook couldnt see her, Clara looked attentively at his face with kindness. Cook told Clara how he had gradually become blind over time and shared stories of his days as a traveling salesman. He said he was very excited to have someone he could speak to and that it was the best trip hed ever

29、 had.All the passengers on the board said that Clara was an angel.28.What happened on the flight to Beijing?A.The air hostess became blind.B.A passenger suddenly got sick.C.A disabled person needed help.D.Clara spoke over the loudspeaker.29.Why did Tim Cook keep asking for service?A.Because he was h

30、ungry and thirsty.B.Because he needed someone to talk to.C.Because he was afraid of taking planes.D.Because he was interested in Claras story.30.Why was Clara called an angel?A.Because she was kind to help others.B.Because she was hopeful for the future.C.Because she was careful about her plans.D.Be

31、cause she was gifted for sign language.31.What is the best title for the text?A.Fly in AirB.Sign the Friendly SkyC.Shape a Better FutureD.Give First Aid on the PlaneDA walk through the galleries of Quebecs Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) places individuals face-to-face with some 43,000 artworks

32、ranging from Chinese ceramics(陶瓷制品) to Inuit sculpture.While the visiting is an incredible cultural experience, a group of local physicians will soon be able to prescribe(开处方) museum visits as treatment for some illnesses.We know that art contributes to neural(神经的) activity, said MMFA director Natha

33、lie Bondil. What we see is that being in contact with art can really help your well-being.Hlne Boyer, vice president of a Montreal-based medical association, explains that museum visits have been shown to increase levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter(神经传导物质) known as the happy chemical which help

34、s to lift mood.According to Boyer, the small increase in hormones(荷尔蒙)associated with enjoying an afternoon of art is similar to that offered by exercise, making museum prescriptions ideal for the elderly experiencing pain that prevents them from regularly joining in physical activity.The museum vis

35、its are designed to improve traditional methods. As Bondil notes, spending time in a peaceful environment can provide a welcome distraction. What is most important is this experience can help them escape from their own pain, she says. When you enter the museum, you escape from the speed of our daily

36、 life.I am convinced that in the 21st century, culture will be what physical activity was for health in the 20th century, said Bondil. Some people would do well to recall that just in the 19th century, sports were believed to do harm to the body. Just as doctors now prescribe exercise, they will be

37、able to prescribe a visit to the MMFA.32.What does Hlne Boyer think of museum visits?A. They can cheer people up.B. They can reduce physical activity.C. They can slow down our life pace.D. They can increase levels of art appreciation.33.How do museum visits affect people?A. Stop them concentrating o

38、n pain.B. Stop them focusing on traditional methods.C. Encourage them not to be absent-minded.D. Encourage them to slow their steps while walking.34.What does the last paragraph suggest?A. Physical activities were popular in the 19th century.B. Sports are considered to be harmful to the body.C. Idea

39、s of treating illnesses are changing over time.D. Doctors prescribe museum visits regularly now.35.What is the main idea of the text?A. Museum visits are ideal for the elderly.B. Happy chemical helps to lift mood.C. Peaceful environment helps escape pain.D. Cultural activities will promote health.第二

40、节.七选五 (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。How to Save Money during Your StudiesOne of the biggest factors about studying at university is that you might be away from your parents for the first time.36.If youre worried about that, the following tips can tell you how to save you

41、r money.Food and drink37. Food in particular has become more expensive, but its possible to eat well on the cheap.Use student discountIn just about every city with a university, shops and bars near campus have some special discounts just for students. You can take advantage of offers on food from th

42、e Student Union shop.38.39.When you get into university, it can be tempting (吸引人的) to buy things you dont need. However, restraint (控制) is importantbuy the essentials first, like food, and then work out what, if anything, you have left to spend. If you have money left over before you go home for Chr

43、istmas, well done you!Find a part-time job40. So it may be a good idea to find a part-time job, even if its just for a few hours a week. Having a little extra income during each term will mean you can afford to live a little better and there are good student job search sites to help you.Whatever uni

44、versity you find yourself in, being frugal (节俭) is important.A.Making it on your own.B.Only get what you need.C.You can also buy cheaper textbooks there.D.It is important to enjoy yourself in the university.E.You may worry about not being able to afford to study.F.This is the most important thing yo

45、ull spend money on.G.Living alone requires you manage your money properly.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 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白 处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 All through my childhood, I was very good at sports. I had been known as a fast runner when I was young.When we

46、 moved to America, I was excited and _41_ that I was able to compete with many tall, long-legged American girls and make the spot._42_, because I had piano lessons every Monday and had to _43_ practice once a week, I was unable to _44_ my spot in the relay and some other girl took it. Track slowly _

47、45_ from me as I continued to miss practice to attend my piano lessons.Gradually, the image of “sportswoman” no longer _46_ me. I was that Chinese girl who was smart and sometimes funny, but never _47_. I began to fear gym class, even though it had been one of my _48_ classes when I was young. I hat

48、ed team sports.When I stopped playing sports, I started _49_ weight. My body was short and fat and I hated it. Because I was so horrible at sports, I had no real way to keep _50_. The summer before my senior year of high school, after a fit of tears and anger, I decided to start _51_again. That summ

49、er, I lost about twenty pounds and I felt _52_.But this story isnt about my weight-loss _53_. Its about the importance of playing sports. _54_ I dont play sports any more, I still watch them on television. I love the NBA. I love watching basketball and seeing these men jump to gracefully (优雅地) _55_

50、the ball into the tiny basket.Sticking with something even if you dont think youre very good at it is just a _56_of endurance (忍耐力) that comes with learning a sport. I never _57_ that endurance. I sometimes look at my classmates _58_. Strong, built, and confident. There isnt anything in the world li

51、ke being good at a _59_.So whatever it is youre doing, if its _60_, stick with it. You wont regret it.41.A.ashamedB.proudC.carelessD.cautious42.A.ObviouslyB.HopefullyC.UnfortunatelyD.Strangely43.A.explainB.respectC.missD.provide44.A.questionB.appreciateC.examineD.defend45.A.floated awayB.looked away

52、C.resultedD.died46.A.apologizedB.resembledC.complainedD.protected47.A.flexibleB.safeC.athleticD.comfortable48.A.personalB.favoriteC.localD.foreign49.A.findingB.exploringC.gainingD.widening50.A.calmB.nervousC.youngD.fit51.A.contributingB.respondingC.runningD.turning52.A.greatB.ordinaryC.weakD.tired53

53、.A.agreementB.changeC.outcomeD.challenge54.A.As long asB.As soon asC.As thoughD.Even though55.A.sinkB.turnC.bringD.accept56.A.historyB.mottoC.patternsD.lesson57.A.kept upB.met withC.worked outD.thought about58.A.enviablyB.quicklyC.privatelyD.quietly59.A.theoryB.businessC.routineD.sport60.A.considera

54、teB.worthwhileC.urgentD.typical第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，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。Wasting food has become a big problem in the developed world. While some people there throw away unwanted food, people in other 61.(part) of the world face food shortages. Its an 62.(astonish) fact that a

55、 third of the worlds food is wasted each year, which is enough 63.(feed) a billion hungry people. Most of the wasted food 64.(bury) in the landfill sites. 65.(lucky), this causes greenhouse gases which eventually lead to global warming and climate change. In Denmark, a woman called Selina Juul has b

56、een working hard to deal with 66.problem. She thinks people shouldnt waste food, 67.rich they are. She persuaded some supermarkets to stop selling their goods 68. (tie) together so that people bought only what they needed. Also, she produced a leftovers cookbook and set up an education program in sc

57、hools, 69.food waste was rather common. Now the effects are quite noticeable. Clearly, we need to think twice when we put something in our shopping basket, and we should make the most of the food we haveuse up our leftovers or even share our extra food 70. our friends and neighbors.第四部分 写作（共两节 满分35分

58、）第一节 短文改错 （共10小题；每题1分，共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。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，多者（从第11处起）不计分。As it is known to all, the Great Wall is the most famous places of interest in

59、 China. Everybody wants to go there, but I am no exception. Then, this summer vacation, the day I have been looking forward to coming at last. I got up very early that day and set off with my brother Tim followed behind. After two hours bus ride, we arrived at which looked like the large market, whe

60、re there were millions of people talking, pushing and photographing. At that, my enthusiasm immediate disappeared. Indeed, the Great Wall is really something must be experienced with a little ease and privacy.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华，与你的英国朋友Lisa正在学习中国绘画。市艺术馆将招聘暑期志愿者。请你写封邮件邀请他一起报名。内容包括：1. 教小学生绘画；2. 维持游客

61、秩序；3. 每周工作三天。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_答 案1-5CCBAB 6-10 BABCB 11-15AABAB 16-20 BCABC 21-25.BCABC 26-30.ADCBA 31-35.BA AC D 36-40.GFCBE 41-45.BCCDA46-50.BCBCD 51-55.CABDA 56-60.DAADB61.parts 62.astonishing 63.to feed 64.is buried 65.Unluckily66.the 67.however 68.tied 69.where 70.with1.去掉it;2.

62、placesplace;3.butand;4.havehad;ingcame6.followedfollowing;7.whichwhat;8.thea;9.immediateimmediately;10.something后加that。72.Dear Lisa,Ive got good news for us two. The Art Museum in our city is about to bring in volunteers for the summer vocation. Would you please have a try with me?The job of the vol

63、unteers is rather challenging. Teaching primary students to learn to draw Chinese paintings, which is our major, will of course offer us a great chance to improve ourselves.Then, helping the tourists keep order is another duty of ours. And this will make us more skilled in communicating. By the way, we only need to work three days a week.I guess this is a pretty good opportunity for us to enrich our summer life, isnt it? Looking forward to hearing from you soon.Yours, Li Hua.