广东省中山市桂山中学2020-2021学年高一年级第二次段考英语检测题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、第I卷 （选择题 共85分）第一节 听力理解（5段共15题；每小题1分，满分15分） 每段播放两遍。各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从体重所给的ABC项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。听第一段对话，回答第1-3题。1. Why do parents of boys want to send their children to mixed school?A. Because their boys will be more self-confident.B. Because their boys will not worry

2、 about their appearanceC. Because girls will affect boys positively2. Parents of girls do not want to send their daughters to mixed school, because at mixed schoolsA. Their daughters will be too self-confidentB. Their daughters will be a positive influence on boysC. Their daughters will be more worr

3、ied about their appearance3. According to the conversation, which of the following statements is true?A. There are still many single-sex schools in England todayB. Generally, at mixed school, boys do better than girlsC. Single-sex schools are referred to girls schools听第二段对话，回答第4-6题4. What kind of ro

4、om will the man be staying in?A. A single room with a kitchenB. A single room with a bathC. A double room with a bath5. What is the room number?A. 924B. 492C. 9426. What can we learn form the conversation?A. The daily rate of the is room is 19.B. The man is calling to book a room.C. The man is possi

5、bly traveling in a foreign country听第三段对话，回答7-9题。7. What was the destination of Flight 409?A. Peru B. LimaC. Los angeles8. Who are on strike?A. Cooks B. PostmenC. Policemen9. Which of the following is NOT covered in the news?A. A plane crashB. A robberyC. The weather听第四段对话，回答第10-12题。10. What job is t

6、he woman being interviewed for?A. An airhostess B. A pilotC. A hospital nurse 11. What is the main responsibility for the job if she gets it?A. To encourage peoples safeB. To draw pictures for peopleC. To take good care for people12. What quality is NOT mentioned according to the conversation?A. War

7、mB. FriendlyC. Stubborn听第五段对话，回答第13-15题。13. According to the passage, what caused the house fire?A. A naughty catB. A lighting C. Something in the kitchen14. How much was the damage cause by the fire in total?A.115,000 B. 175,000C. 75,00015. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The fire

8、first started in the kitchen B. George owed her survival to the catC. The cat was badly injured in the fire.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，并在答案卡上将该项涂黑。A Everybody is afraid of something. Thats what more than 1,700 kids told us when we asked them about f

9、ears and scary stuff. We gave kids a list of 14 scary things and asked which one frightened them most. Here are the top 5 answers from our survey: Scary movies and TV shows; Scary dreams; Thunderstorms, hurricanes, and other horrible weather; War and terrorism; Sounds heard at night. But not everyon

10、e is afraid of the same thing. And what makes one person scared can be of no big deal for someone else. Plenty of kids said their biggest fear wasnt on our list.What is fear? Fear is feeling that everyone has - its programmed into all of us-and thats a good thing because fear is there to protect us.

11、 Were born with a sense of fear so we can react to something that could be dangerous. The baby cries, and their mom comes over to comfort him or her, helping the baby feel safe and OK again.Real vs. Pretend The best way to get over a fear is to get more information about it. As kids get older, they

12、understand more and start seeing the difference between what is real and unreal. So when Williams imagination leads him to think of witches, he can tell himself, “Wait a minute. Theyre only pretend things. I dont need to worry about them.” The same goes for the dark. A kids imagination can start pla

13、ying tricks when the lights go out. Whats under my bed? Is that a thief i hear? With the help of a parent, kids can get more comfortable in the dark. Using a nightlight or shining a flashlight under the bed to see that theres nothing there can help kids fight that fear.16. What is paragraph 2 mainly

14、 about ?A. The list of fears is not complete B. The things people fear are of no big fear.C. Kids have more fears than people think.D. People are afraid of different things.17. In the writers opinion, .A. having a sense of fear is not a bad thing.B. babies have a weak sense of fear.C. hear is not so

15、mething that we are born withD. not all people can react to dangerous things.18. What does the underlined word “pretend” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Ugly B. UsualC. UnrealD. LovelyB It feel like every time my brother and I start to have a conversation, it turns into an argument. We talk about something a

16、s simple as dinner plans and suddenly, mu mother will push the conversation in World War III. Shell talk about my lack of a bright future because I dont plan to be a doctor. And much to her disappointment, i dont want to do any job related to science,either. In fact, when I was pushed to say that I

17、planned to major in English and communications, she nearly a heart attack. “Why cant you be like my co-workers son?” she bemoan all the time. Her coworkers son received a four-year scholarship and is now earning 70,000 dollars a year as an engineer. I dont know to answer except that I simply cant be

18、 like Mr. Perfect as Ive called the unnamed co-workers son. I cant be like him. Im the type of person who loves to help out in the community, write until the sun goes down, and most of all, wants to achieve a career because I love it, not because of fame or salary. I understand why my mother is worr

19、ied about mu future major. Ive seen my mother struggle to raise me on her small salary and work long hours. She leaves the house around 6:30 am and usually comes home around 5 pm or even 6 pm. However, I want her to know that by becoming a doctor, it doesnt mean Ill be successful. Id rather follow m

20、y dreams and create my own future.19. Which of the following topics do the writer and his mother often talk about?A. The writers studies.B. The writers future job.C. Dinner plans D. Wars around the world20. We can infer from Paragraph 1 that the writers mother . A. doesnt want the writer to major in

21、 English B. doesnt think the writer should be a doctorC. gets along very well with the writerD. doesnt think working in the science field is a good idea21. The underlined word “bemoans” in Paragraph 2 most probably means .A. agrees B. shoutsC. complainsD. smiles22. Which of following statement is pr

22、obable TRUE about the writer?A. He wants to be like his mothers co-workers sonB. He wants to find a job in his community in the futureC. He doesnt think his mothers co-workers son is perfect.D. He wants to do something he really likes in the future. C Some of the notebooks George Washington kept as

23、a young man are still in existence. They show that he was learning Latin, was very interested in the basis of good behavior in society, and was reading English literature. At school he seems only to have been interested in mathematics. In fact, his formal education was surprisingly brief for a gentl

24、emen, and incomplete. For unlike other young Virginian of that day, he did not go to the College of William and Mary in the Virginian capital of Williamsburg. In terms of formal training then, Washington contrasts sharply with some other early American President such as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson

25、and James Madison. In later years, Washington probably regretted his lack of intellectual training. He never felt comfortable in a debate in Congress, or on any subject that had nor to do with everyday practical matters. And because he never learned French and could not speak directly to the French

26、leaders, he did not visit the country he admired so much. Thus, unlike Jefferson and Adams, he never reached Europe.23. Washington felt uncomfortable in Congress debates because he .A. lacked practice in public speakingB. felt his education was not good enoughC. didnt like arguing and debating with

27、peopleD. felt that debating was like intellectual training24. The reason why Washington didnt visit France was probably that he .A. didnt really care about goingB. didnt know French leadersC. couldnt communicate directly with the French leaders D. was too busy to travel 25. According to the author .

28、A. Washingtons lack of formal education placed him at a disadvantage in later life B. Washington should have gone to France even though he could not speak FrenchC. Washington was not as good a president as Adams, Jefferson or MadisonD. Washington was a model for all Virginian gentlemen26. The main i

29、dea of the passage is that Washingtons education .A. was if great variety, covering many subjectsB. was probably equal to those of most young gentlemen of this timeC. may seem poor by modern standards but was goog enough for his timeD. was rather limited for a presidentD Before the 1830s, most newsp

30、apers were sold through annual subscriptions in America, usually 8 or 10 a year. Today 8 or 10 seems a small amount of money, but at that time these amounts were forbidding to most citizens. Accordingly, newspapers were read almost only by rich people in politics or the trades. In addition, most new

31、spapers had little in them that would appeal to a mass audience. They were dull and visually forbidding. But the revolution that was taking place in the 1830s would change all that. The trend, then, was toward the “penny paper”-a term referring to papers made widely available to the public. It meant

32、 any inexpensive newspapers; perhaps more importantly it meant newspapers that could be bought in single copies on the street. This development did not take place overnight. It had been possible (but not easy) to buy single copies of newspapers before 1830, but this usually meant the reader had to g

33、o down to the printers office to purchase a copy. Street sales were almost unknown. However, within a few years, street sales of newspapers would be common place in eastern cities. At first the price of single copies was seldom a penny-usually two or three cents was charged-and some of the older wel

34、l-known papers charged five or six cents. But the phrase “penny paper” caught the publics fancy, and soon there would be papers that did indeed sell for only a penny. This new trend of newspapers for “the man on the street” did not begin well. Some of the early ventures were immediate failures. Publ

35、ishers already in business, people who were owners of successful papers, had little desire to change the tradition. It took a few youthful and daring businessmen to get the ball rolling.27. Which of the following best describes newspapers in America before the 1830s?A. Academic B. UnattractiveC. Ine

36、xpensiveD. Confidential28. What did street sales mean to newspapers?A. They would be priced higherB. They would disappear form citiesC. They could have more readersD. They could regain public trust29. Who were the newspapers of the new trend targeted at?A. Local politician B. Common peopleC. Young p

37、ublishersD. Rich businessmen30. What can we say about the birth of the penny paper?A. It was a difficult process B. It was a temporary successC. It was a robbery of the poor D. It was a disaster o for printers第二节 七选五（共5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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中哟两项是多余选项。 My story is a

38、bout love and loss. I was lucky. 31 . Woz and I started Apple in my parents garage when I was 20. We worked hard, and in 10 years Apple had grown from just the two of us in a garage into a 2 billion company with over 4000 employees. We had just released our finest creation-the Macintosh-a year earli

39、er, and I had just turned 30. and then I got fired. I got fired from a company I started. . But something slowly began to dawn on me-I still love what I did. The turn of events at Apple had not changed that. 33 During the next five years, I started a company named NeXT and fell in love with an amazi

40、ng woman who would become my life. In a remarkable turn of events, Apple bought NeXT. And I returned Apple. And Laurene and I have a wonderful family together. Im pretty sure none of this would have happened if I hadnt been fired form Apple. It was awful-tasting medicine, but I guess the patient nee

41、ded it. Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. 34 Im convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. 35 Your work is going to fill large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do

42、great work is to love what you do. If you havent found it yet, keep looking until you find it. Dont settle.A. It hurts a lot.B. Dont lose faith.C. It was really frustrating.D. So I decided to start over.E. Youve got to find what you love.F. I found what I loved to do early in life.G. I successfully

43、founded a company with a friend.第二部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分60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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Pericles said, twenty-four centuries ago: “Come, gentlemen, we sit too long on insignificance.” We do, indeed! Here is one of the most interesting stories th

44、at Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick ever told-a story about the battles won and 36 by a giant of the forest.On the slope of Longs Peak lies the 37 of a huge tree. Naturalists tell us that it 38 for some four hundred years. It was a seedling when Columbus landed at San Salvador, and half 39 when the Pilgrim

45、s settled at Plymouth. During the course of its long life it was struck by 40 fourteen times, and the endless storms of 41 centuries thundered past it. It 42 them all. In the end, 43 ,an army of beetles attacked the tree and leveled it to the 44 . The insects ate their way through and 45 destroyed t

46、he inner strength of the tree by their 46 but constant attacks. A forest giant fell 47 before beetles so small that a man could easily kill them between his forefingers and his 48 .Arent we all like that battling 49 of the forest? Dont we manage somehow to survive the rare storms and lighting 50 of

47、We, only to let our hearts be 51 by little beetles of worry-little beetles that could killed between a finger and a thumb?To 52 the worry habit before it breaks you, here is the rule:Lett not allow ourselves to be 53 small things we should ignore and 54 . remember “Life is too to be 55 .”36.A.celebr

48、ated B.lost C.remembered D.recorded 37.A.ruin B.trunk C.leaves D. branches38.A.jumped B.sat C.lasted D.stood39.A.developed B.grown C.dying D.gone 40.A.guns B.ants C.stones D.lighting 41.A.four B.five C.six D.seven42.A.killed B.faced C.solved D.survived 43.A.therefore B.however C.besides D.instead 44

49、.A.ground B.hill C.roof D.land45.A.quickly B.happily C.gradually D.actually 46.A.practical B.smart C.powerful D.tiny47A.at last B.in advance C.by accident D.on purpose 48.A.toe B.middle finger C.thumb D.little finger49.A.tree B.giant C.animal D.flower 50.A.situations B.disasters C.attacks D.misfortu

50、nes 51.A.stepped on B.figured out C.found out D.eaten out 52.A.form B.get C.break D.miss53.A.upset by B.impressed by C.interested in D.crazy about54.A.forgive B.hate C.forget D.understand55.A.big B.little C.important D.sad第II卷（非选择题共65分）请将答案按题号写道答题卷上第三节 选词填空（共10题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）很久所给10个英语句子意思，从所给的15个词汇

51、中选出10个合适的词或短语填空。face to face suffer from persuaded am fond of as usual Ever since made up her mind at an end in ruins As a matter of fact out of work guidance extreme shocked graduating56. middle school, my sister Wang Wei and I have dreamed about taking a great bike trip.57. I my sister but she has

52、 one serious shortcoming.58. Once she has , nothing can change it.59. It seemed as if the world was .60. In fifteen terrible seconds a large city lay .61. He offered to poor black people on their legal problems.62. I worried about whether I would become .63. , I do not like violence.64. After from c

53、ollege, we finally got the chance to take the bike trip.65. The suffering of the people was .第四节 （共10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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。 When I was a kid, Mom used to cool food for us. One night in particular after 66 (spend) a long hard day at work, Mom placed a plate of br

54、ead jam and 67 (terrible) burnt toast in front of my dad. I was waiting to see if anyone noticed it. But while eating his toast, Dad just asked me 68 my day was at school. I dont remember what I told him that night, but I do remember I heard Mon apologizing to Dad 69 burning the toast. And Ill never

55、 forget what he said:“Honer, I love burnt toast.” Later that night, I 70 (go) to kiss Daddy goog night and asked him whether he really enjoyed 71 (he) with the toast burned. He gave me 72 big hug and said, “Your mamma put in a long hard day at work today, really 73 (tire). and besides, a burnt toast

56、 never hurts anyone but cold words do!”What Ive learned over the years 74 (be) that learning to accept each others faults is one of the most important 75 (key) to creating a healthy growing and lasting relationship.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10分；每小题1分，满分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

57、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：在却此处加一个漏词符号（），并在其下面写出修改后的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下滑一横线，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。 When I was a child, I dreamed of go to one of the citys five best high school. The admission was based only in a students performance in a single t

58、est. After spending several years struggled to keep up with mu classmates, I was final ably e to meet my academic potential when I change mu school. At my new school, teachers were attentive. Some of us offered to tutor after class. It was an opportunity, of that I took full advantage. I was started receiving top scores and performing at the top of my class. As a result, I did well in the admission test.第二节 书面表达 （25分）假设你是李华，你校将举办音乐节（the music festival），请写一封信邀请你的英国朋友Allen参加，内容包括：1.时间2.活动安排3.欢迎他表演节目注意：1.词数100左右2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。