高二英语试题.doc

1、绝密考试结束前2021学年第一学期浙江绿谷高中联盟期中联考试题高二年级英语学科 试题考生须知：1. 本卷共8页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。2. 答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。3. 所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。4. 考试结束后只需上交答题纸。第 卷 选择题部分 （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） 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

2、题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What might the woman be?A. A teacher.B. A nurse.C. A doctor.2. When did the lecture begin?A. At 8:50.B. At 9:00.C. At 9:10.3. Where is Mary now?A. In the dormitory. B. In the classroom.C. At the canteen.4. What does the P.E. teacher look like?A. She is thin.B. She has black hair.C. Sh

3、e is wearing glasses.5. Who is the woman?A. The mans aunt.B. The mans mother.C. The mans grandmother.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5，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。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. What is Mike planning to do this afterno

4、on?A. Write a report.B. Go to a concert.C. Collect some material.7. Where will the speakers meet in the evening?A. At a museum.B. At a restaurant.C. At a supermarket.听下面一段对话,回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。8. Where did the woman learn that cold showers can prevent colds?A. From the newspaper.B. From the Internet.C.

5、 From a magazine.9. How often has the woman been taking cold showers?A. Once a month.B. Every other day.C. Every morning.听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。10. Why is the woman talking with the man?A. To greet him.B. To invite him to dinner.C. To talk about the neighbors.11. Where are the speakers?A. In Atla

6、nta.B. In Chicago.C. In New York.12. What is the woman going to do this Saturday?A. Attend a party.B. Meet some old friends. C. Have afternoon tea with her family.听下面一段对话,回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。13. What season is it now in New York?A. Spring.B. Summer.C. Winter.14. What kind of weather does the man like?

7、A. Windy weather.B. Cold weather.C. Hot weather.15. What is the weather like in Miami right now?A. It rains a lot.B. It is very warm.C. It snows a lot.16. What might the woman be tired of doing?A. Cleaning the steps.B. Taking trips to Miami. C. Living without an air conditioner.听下面一段独白,回答第 17 至第 20

8、四个小题。17. How many languages does Start Today teach at the moment?A. 11.B. 22.C. 57.18. Why do most people learn new languages according to the speaker?A. To get better opportunities. B. To travel around the world. C. To become language experts.19. What is the goal of Start Today?A. To make education

9、 free through technology.B. To develop more courses through technology.C. To create private tutor experiences through technology.20. What is the learning process like at Start Today?A. Very fun.B. Very boring.C. Very difficult.第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分35分)第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳

10、选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。 ASunscreen protects our skin from sunburn. But did you know that it is harmful to coral living in the ocean？Some chemicals in sunscreen, such as benzophenone, can kill coral. Every year, about 4,000 to 6,000 tons of sunscreen will flow into coral areas, according to the US National Park

11、 Service.About one and half years ago, Zhang Baoxin, 17, who studies at Guangdong Experimental High School, read about this in an article. Then she had an idea to make an environmentally friendly sunscreen to protect the marine environment.To make this happen, Zhang read lots of literature and then

12、put forward a new formula. She mixed natural plant oils with safe and commonly-used sunscreen ingredients, such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide powder .She tested about 10 kinds of plant oils, including jojoba oil and coconut oil, to figure out whether they can take in sunlight. She then used a m

13、icroscope to find out if the oil could be mixed with the powder. After trying about 20 formulas, Zhang found a jojoba oil formula that is effective, cheap and easy to make.Zhang wrote a paper to explain her findings with her experimental process and data. The project made Zhang a nominee (候选人) of th

14、e Stockholm Junior Water Prize, an award to celebrate teenagers who help solve major water challenges. She was the only nominee from the Chinese mainland in 2020.After this successful experiment, Zhang made some samples and printed out flyers (传单) for her new formula. She gave them out to people at

15、swimming pools and water parks. “With my formula, anyone can make sunscreen at home. You just need a blender to mix the oil and the powder,” she said.Zhang wants to study environmental science in college. “I want to use my knowledge to make a better world,” she said.21. What inspired Zhang to make a

16、 new kind of sunscreen?A. Her desire to protect sea species.B. Her wish to study environmental science.C. A book published by the US National Park Service.D. A project at Guangdong Experimental High School.22. What happened after Zhangs successful experiment?A. She handed out her samples to people.B

17、. She was accepted into a famous university.C. She won the Stockholm Junior Water Prize.D. She continued to make other environmentally friendly products.23. Which of the following best describes Zhang Baoxin?A. Curious and cheerful. B. Helpful and sociable.C. Diligent and cautious.D. Creative and re

18、sponsible.BAs the coronavirus pandemic wears on, one thing is clear: Many of us are turning to pets to help us deal with this challenging time in history.In fact, as people remain stuck at home, the demand for adopting or fostering pets, particularly dogs, has risen worldwide, from Canada to India.

19、Between March and September 2020, the number of foster pets in U.S. homes increased by 8 percent, according to PetPoint, which collects industry data on pet adoption.While the health benefits of having a pet are well known from lowering blood pressure to reducing stress the relationship is complex,

20、and how pet owners and their pets are coping during lengthy lockdowns is an open question.To find out, researchers in Spain, Israel, and the United Kingdom conducted online surveys of pet owners in their countries. Their studies, published in three separate scientific journals, found that overall ou

21、r animal friends have provided additional comfort.But the research also revealed some concerning developments: Pandemic restrictions are making pet owners concerned for their pets well-being. Not only that, but some pets are exhibiting signs of stress, such as increased barking, fear of loud or sudd

22、en noises, and anxiety when at home alone.In April 2020, Jon Bowen, a behavior consultant at the Royal Veterinary College in London, asked 1,297 dog and cat owners in Spain questions about their feelings toward their pets and their animals recent behavior. Most owners said their pets had provided “s

23、ubstantial support” during the pandemic, yet 62 percent of respondents said they thought their pets quality of life had decreased. About 41 percent also reported observing behavioral changes in their animals during the pandemic, particularly dogs that had experienced behavioral problems in the past.

24、Plenty of research shows that dogs have emotions and can absorb what their owners are feeling particularly if an owner is emotionally dependent on them, says Bowen, whose study appeared in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior in May 2020.24. Whats the purpose of the research?A. To find out the number

25、of foster pets during the pandemic.B. To show the benefit of adopting pets during the lockdowns.C. To figure out how pets and their owners manage the lockdowns. D. To find out the disadvantage of lockdowns on pets and their owners.25. How did the researchers come to the conclusion?A. By analyzing th

26、e previous data.B. By writing separate scientific reports.C. By doing Internet surveys in separate countries.D. By comparing the present experiment with past ones.26. What can we infer from the passage?A. Dogs are emotionally dependent on their owners.B. Long lockdowns have some negative effects on

27、pets.C. Most pets led a life of poor quality during the lockdowns.D. Pet owners got on well with their pet during the pandemic.27. Where can we most probably read this passage?A. In a textbookB. In an encyclopediaC. In a magazineD. In a science fictionCFacial recognition cameras are everywhere, incl

28、uding in your smartphone. Many people rely on this technology to unlock their phones, open doors or make quick payments, but there is a problem: Everyone is wearing a mask. What a hassle!Now, tech companies have updated their software. Facial recognition technology can now identify people even if th

29、ey are wearing a mask.Beijing-based tech company Hanwang has announced a software which can correctly recognize 95 percent of people wearing masks, Engineering & Technology (E&T) reported. Whats the secret? Its all about your eyes.Marios Savvides, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, US, studi

30、es facial recognition technology. As we get older, he said, our faces change shape, but not the area around our eyes. It stays the same even if we put on weight.Another company, Geneva-based Tech5, has also been working on this kind of software. Tech5 has AI that measures the shape of your face. It

31、also scans your iris (the colored part of your eyes). Tech5 hopes to ignore all of the face below the nose.Facial recognition software is about more than just unlocking your phone. Its about public safety. For example, you dont need to present an ID card, which can be lost or stolen. It also means t

32、hat germs arent spread by touching things, said NECs Shinya Takeshima. “Touchless verification (验证) has become extremely important due to the coronavirus,” he said to Reuters. “We hope to contribute to safety and peace of mind.”More than that, facial recognition can be used to fight crime. “It can d

33、etect crime suspects, terrorists,” said Huang Lei, Hanwangs vice president. Hanwangs technology is used by police in high-security settings, Reuters reported. This means places like government buildings, subway stations and airports. Similar technology is used by the United States Air Force and othe

34、r governments.28. What does the underlined word “hassle” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. A substance. B. A device.C. A barrier.D. A bother.29. The facial recognition software that can identify people with masks mainly depend on _.A. the forehead.B. the eye region. C. the shape of facesD. the facial

35、expressions.30. What do the last two paragraphs mainly talk about?A. The future of facial recognition technology. B. The benefits of facial recognition technology. C. Different types of facial recognition software.D. The problems with current facial recognition technology. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文

36、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。For many tourists, London is a busy city full of museums and interesting things to see. But for the people who live in London, there are many different “London”. 31 For others, its an area of poor housing and rundown shops. In most places, the different areas are f

37、ar apart. 32 Canary Wharf is a large business development in the London Docklands which contains Britains three tallest buildings.From 1802 to 1980, the area was one of the busiest ports in the world. 33 Canary Wharf itself takes its name from the sea trade with the Canary Islands, which are part of

38、 Spain.During WWII, the ports area was bombed and nearly all the original warehouses(仓库) were destroyed. And after the 1950s, the port industry began to decline. Thousands lost their jobs, and the ports area lay in ruins. 34 And soon, it became a busy business and shopping area, with more than 500,0

39、00 shoppers going there every week. 35 Many of the people who live there are immigrant families from Somalia or Bangladesh. A charity worker said, “No matter how long you sit in a restaurant or bar in Canary Wharf, you will never see anybody from the Bengali community. These are two worlds that occu

40、py the same space, but never actually intersect(交叉).” A. Thousands of people lost their home.B. However, a project to develop the area began in 1981.C. And at one point more than 50,000 people worked there.D.London has many poor communities where many immigrant families live.E. But in one place the

41、two worlds exist side by side: Canary Wharf, in east London.F. For some, London is a big, rich party city, with expensive restaurants and exclusive clubs.G. However, right beside the ultra-modern Canary Wharf development area, you can find some of the poorest parts of London.第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：

42、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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 As a teenager, I hated sports and physical education classes. I was always making up 36 to get out of them.However, when I started university, I decided to 37 kung fu. To my 38 , I loved it! It was a friendly and casu

43、al club. I used to go two or three times a week to 39 . Because it is not a team sport, I didnt feel 40 about not being very good. And because it is a combat sport, you train in pairs, which means that you get to 41 people and talk to them. I also 42 that the focus of the classes was on getting bett

44、er at kung fu, 43 exercising to change my body. I think that advertising puts us under an unhealthy pressure to change our 44 . When I was doing kung fu, my body did change I got 45 and quicker but the 46 were a side effect of the sport, instead of the goal. 47 , in the last year of university I was

45、 too busy to do kung fu most of the time.When I moved to Italy this year I wanted to start doing a 48 sport again. I found a great local 49 that does mixed martial arts. The club is more 50 than the one at my university and we do lots of sparring (practice fights). I think that sparring is like ches

46、s, but much faster and much more fun! If your sparring partner tries to 51 you, you have to decide in an instant how to 52 . You could dodge (巧妙躲避), block or even 53 their arm and then throw them to the mat.When I was a teenager, I never 54 that I would like sports. Now I think that everyone should

47、try as many 55 as possible because I believe there is something out there for everyone! 36. A. purposesB. suggestionsC. excusesD. objectives37. A. performB. tryC. promoteD. employ38. A. embarrassmentB. reliefC. anxietyD. surprise39. A. detectB. trainC. competeD. relax40. A. guiltyB. depressedC. conc

48、ernedD. anxious41. A. observeB. challengeC. meetD. hug42. A. approvedB. acceptedC. realizedD. appreciated43. A. rather thanB. or ratherC. more thanD. other than44. A. attitudeB. appearanceC. occupationD. behavior45. A. smallerB. youngerC. strongerD. heavier46. A. attemptsB. barriersC. effortsD. chan

49、ges47. A. UnfortunatelyB. EventuallyC. UltimatelyD. Naturally48. A. teamB. trackC. combatD. field49. A. clubB. gymC. stadiumD. university50. A. convenientB. availableC. secureD. serious51. A. resistB. punchC. amuseD. anger52. A. adjustB. escapeC. replyD. react53. A. catchB. bendC. pushD. lower54. A.

50、 admittedB. deniedC. imaginedD. analysed55. A. modesB. sportsC. projectsD. hobbies第 卷 非选择题部分（共55分）第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节 (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。With the Tokyo Summer Olympics behind us, people are turning their eyes to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, 56 wil

51、l start in five months. Freestyle skier (自由式滑雪运动员) Gu Ailing, 18, looks to be one of the 57 (superstar) of the event.Born to an American father and a Chinese mother, Gu 58 (decide) to compete for China in the 2022 Winter Olympics in June 2019. Just two months later, she bagged her first gold medal f

52、or China at the Australia New Zealand Cup. Her 59 (strong) continued to grow as she won one bronze and two gold medals at the International Ski Federation (FIS) Snowboard and Freeski World Championships in March.People say she is 60 (talent). But Gu says that talent accounts 61 only 1 percent of her

53、 wins, adding that her hard work is what counts. While going to school in San Francisco, Gu could only practice on weekends. She spent eight hours 62 (go) to the ski hill and back, doing her homework on the way and making full use of her time at the hill 63 (practise) skiing.Now she is preparing for

54、 the Winter Olympics as 64 full-time athlete. “Of course I want to win medals and even golds,” Gu said. “But whats 65 (important) is to bring out my own style, enjoy the game and love the sport.”第四部分：写作（共两节, 满分40分）第一节：应用文写作（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你的加拿大笔友Tony得知你国庆假期去了北京环球影城度假区（Universal Beijing Resort )，发邮件询问

55、相关情况。请你根据以下提示给他回一封电子邮件，内容包括：1. 园区介绍：北京市区东部，超400万平方米，中国首家、世界最大的环球影城主题公园；2. 主要娱乐项目：七个主题公园，一流的骑乘设施等；3. 发出邀请。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 请适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。“No 7, Jobie Nymble, takes the lead,” cried the announcer. “Just one more hurdle (跨栏) and .” Cheers broke out.“Jobie

56、Nymble from Riverside Middle School takes first place in the girls 100-meter hurdles!” The crowd went wild.“County championships (锦标赛), here we come,” screamed Jobie, patting her green track spikes (钉鞋). They were her lucky shoes and she loved them. “Next Saturday, were taking home the gold,” Jobie

57、whispered to her spikes, excitedly retying them.“Dont forget, guys,” said Marisol, one of her teammates. “My birthday party is next Friday at Hidden Park.”Next weekend couldnt come soon enough. Jobie smiled with excitement all week long. At track practice, she leaped over those hurdles faster than s

58、hed ever leaped before. And it wasnt long before everything in her path was a hurdle: flowerpots in her front yard, sidewalk cracks on the way to the bus stop and even her little sister, Teka!The day of Marisols party, Jobie put on her favorite outfit: her blue shorts, an old track T-shirt from her

59、dad, and her lucky spikes. “Perfect.” She smiled at herself in the mirror.The party was under way when Jobie arrived at Hidden Park. She stopped by the track first, planning to do some practice.“Jobie!” Two of Jobies teammates rushed toward her, breathless and barefoot. “Come on,” they yelled. “You

60、have to try the slide.”Jobie looked toward the party area. Suddenly, she saw it. The biggest slide she had ever seen was on the far side of the park. Smiling kids zoomed down the slide at unspeakable speeds. Without thinking twice, Jobie took off her spikes and dashed (猛冲) toward the slide. Its ladd

61、er stretched to the sky, but she reached the top in no time, closed her eyes and let go.Jobie couldnt get enough. She tried again and again. When it was finally time to go home, she unwillingly made her way back to the track where shed left her shoes.注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1:As she eyed the area from a distance, panic set in._Paragraph 2:The next day, Jobie turned up in a new pair of spikes for the championships._