吉林省汪清四中2020-2021学年高二下学期第二阶段考试英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、2020-2021学年度第二学期高二英语第二阶段考试试题 第一部分 听力第一节 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。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 flight has landed?A. DA4728 B.DA4568 C. BA45862. What type of place is the woman looking for?A. A big house with a garden. B. A small house at a low price.C.An apartm

2、ent with good views. 3. What do we know about the woman?A .She bought a travel guide. B. She likes visiting museums.C .She will take a trip to Madrid.4. What does the man mean?A. The weather condition may be unsuitable for skiing.B. The weather forecaster didnt do a good job.C. The weather wont be a

3、s bad as predicted.5. What does the woman think of the senior manager?A .He is famous for his speech. B. He is good at business management.C. He is eager to advertise the magazine.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。听第6段材料，回答6.7题。6. Where does the conversation probably take place?A.

4、 In a laundry. B. In a store. C. In a tailors.7 .What kind of shirt does the woman like?A. One in a light color. B. One with long sleeves. C. One with a small collar.听第7段材料，回答第8.9题。8 .What does the woman plan to do this weekend?A .See a movie. B. Visit a museum. C. See some friends.9. What may attra

5、ct the womans cousin?A .The sculptures. B .The drawings. C. The prints.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10 .When was the magazine Readers Digest founded?A . In1954. B . In 1933. C. In 1922.11. Who founded the magazine Newsweek?A . Thomas J.C. Martyn. B. DeWitt Wallace. C. Henry Luce.12 .Which magazine was founded i

6、n 1952?A. Fortune. B .Life. C . House&Home.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What did the man like best in high school?A . Chemistry. B . Music. C . Physics.14. What can we conclude about the mans apartment?A .Very clean. B. Usually in a mess. C .Usually clean.15. What do the mans family mostly do together?A .Go

7、 out to eat. B. Talk. C. Go to concerts. 16. What is probably the man speaker?A . An editor. B. A teacher. C . A TV show host.听第10段材料，回答17至20题。17 .What is the exhibition about this year？A .Star posters. B. Railway posters. C. Holiday posters.18 .How long will the exhibition last a day?A .Seven hours

8、. B. Six hours. C. Five hours.19 .What does the speaker suggest people do?A .Watch Alan Browns films on TV. B. Get tickets for the exhibition in advanceC .Book seats for The Rose Garden immediately.20 .Where can people make a reservation for Detective in the Shadows?A . At Town Hall. B. At the Arts

9、Center Cinema. C. At the Tourist Center.第二部分、阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）A Train InformationAll customers travelling on TransLink services must be in possession of a valid ticket before boarding. For ticket information，please ask at your local station or call 131230.While Queensland Rail makes every effort to en

10、sure trains run as scheduled，there can be no guarantee of connections between trains or between train services and bus services.Lost property(失物招领)Call Lost Property on 131617 during business hours for items lost on Queensland Rail services.The lost property office is open Monday to Friday 7:30am to

11、 5:00pm and is located(位于)at Roma Street station.Public holidaysOn public holidays, generally a Sunday timetable operates. On certain major event days，i.e.Australia Day, Anzac Day, sporting and cultural days, special additional services may operate.Christmas Day services operate to a Christmas Day t

12、imetable，Before travel please visit translink. com. au or call TransLink on 13 12 30 anytime.Customers using mobility devicesMany stations have wheelchair access from the car park or entrance to the station platforms.For assistance, please Queensland Rail on 13 16 17.Guardian trains (outbound)Depart

13、OriginDestinationArrive6:42pmAltandiVarsity Lakes7:37pm7:29pmCentralVarsity Lakes8:52pm8:57pmFortitude ValleyVarsity Lakes9:52pm11:02pmRoma StreetVarsity Lakes12:22am21. What would you do to get ticker information?A. Call 131617.B. Visit translink .com.au.C. Ask at the local station.D. Check the tra

14、in schedule.22. At which station can you find the lost property office?A. Altandi. B. Roma Street. C. Varsity Lakes. D. Fortitude Valley.23. Which train would you take if you go from Central to Varsity Lakes?A. 6:42 pm. B. 7:29 pm. C. 8:57 pm. D. 11:02 pm.BWhether it is Mozart or Miley，your choice o

15、f music could determine whether you will perform well at your job. A new study suggests that listening to music in the office improves the speed and accuracy of tasks such as data entry，proofreading and problem solving. An office based experiment，88 percent of participants were found to produce thei

16、r most accurate work when listening to music.The study also found that 81 percent completed their work fastest when music was played. And it matters what type of music you listen to. For instance，if youre doing your tax returns，then classical music is the most effective as it improves maths skills.L

17、istening to Jessie J or Justin Bieber could also improve your speed，with 58 percent of participants completing data entry tasks faster while listening to pop songs. During proofreading，dance music，such as David Guetta，had the biggest positive impact with participants increasing their speed by 20 per

18、cent compared to tests undertaken with no music at all. Dance music also had a positive effect on spellchecking with a 75 percent pass rate compared to 68 percent when no music was played at all.The research，undertaken by Brightonbased Mindlab International，suggests that silent offices may be the le

19、ast productive. The Music Works experiment revealed a positive correlation between music and productivity. Overall，it showed that when listening to music，nine out of ten people performed better，said Dr David Lewis，chairman of Mindlab International.24Whose music can help you do maths homework accordi

20、ng to the study?AThe music of Justin Bieber. BThe music of Mozart.CThe music of David Guetta. DThe music of David Lewis.25Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the passage?AMusic makes you relaxed. BMusic helps you to enter data faster.CMusic improves maths skills. DMusic has a positi

21、ve effect on spellchecking.26The result of the experiment showed that when music was played，_A88% of people worked faster B81% of people did their most accurate workC90% of people worked better D75% of people completed data entry task faster27What can we conclude from the passage?AMusic may be helpl

22、ess to people in office.BSilent offices can make people work better.CDifferent kinds of music have the same effect.DSilent offices may make people work least profitably.C July 27th, 2010 was a typical English summers dayit rained for 24 hours! As usual, I rushed home from work at midday to check on

23、the house. Nothing was amiss. By the time I left work at 5pm, however, the road into our village was flooded. Our house had never been flooded but, as I opened the front door, a wave of water greeted me. Thank God the kids werent with me, because the house was 5 feet deep in water. We lost everythin

24、g downstairs. At first we tried to push on through. We didnt want to move the children out of home, so we camped upstairs. We put a sheet of plastic across the floor to protect us from the damp. But after three months, we felt very sick, so we moved to a wooden house in a park. The house was small,

25、but at first we were all just delighted to be in a new place. Unfortunately, things took longer than expected and we were there for 10 months. The life there was inconvenient. What surprised me most was how much I missed being part of a community. We had lived in a friendly village with good neighbo

26、urs, and Id never thought how much Id miss that. Although our situation was very hard, its difficult to feel too sorry for yourself when you look at whats happening elsewhere. I watched a news report about floods in Northern India and thought, “We didnt have a straw hut that was swept away, and our

27、house is still standing. Were lucky.”We moved back home in August. With December coming, theres still reconstruction work to be done, so its difficult to prepare for Christmas. But I cant waitIm going to throw a party for our friends in the village to say thanks for their support. This year, I wont

28、need any giftsliving away from home for months has made me realize how little we actually need or miss all our possessions. Although we are replacing things, theres really no rushwe have our home back, and thats the main thing.28The underlined word “amiss” in the first paragraph means.AwrongBmissing

29、CrightDdifficult29Why does the author say that they were lucky in the third paragraph?ABecause they were able to move to a new place. BBecause many other places were flooded.CBecause their straw hut was not swept away. DBecause some others suffered even more.30It can be inferred from the text that t

30、he author.Awas sick of staying upstairsBcared much about her childrenCcould not stand living in a wooden houseDdid not deal well with her family affairs during the flood31What does the author mainly want to express by telling her story?AShe valued human feelings more than before.BShe realized she al

31、most didnt need possessions.CShe found Christmas gifts no longer badly needed.DShe thought her own home was the most important.D“You can use me as a last resort(选择), and if nobody else volunteers, then I will do it.” This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for

32、 my kids lacrosse(长曲棍球) club.I guess that theres probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent with four kids running the show an

33、d I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids arent even on At this point the unwilling parent speaks up, “Alright. Yes, Ill do it.”Im secretly relieved because I know theres real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends o

34、ut emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthi

35、rsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community(社区) as you freely

36、give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good.In that sense, Im pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than Id freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motiv

37、ation lies?32. What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph l？A. She knows little about the club. B. She isnt good at sports.C. She just doesnt want to volunteer. D. Shes unable to meet her schedule.33. What does the underlined phrase “tug at the heartstrings” in paragraph 2 mean?A

38、. Encourage teamwork. B. Appeal to feelings.C. Promote good deeds. D. Provide advice.34. What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3?A. She gets interested in lacrosse. B. She is proud of her kids.C. Shell work for another season. D. She becomes a good helper.35. Why does the author like doi

39、ng volunteer work?A. It gives her a sense of duty. B. It makes her very happy.C. It enables her to work hard. D. It brings her material rewards.第二节（共五小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选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。No matter how much experience you have, its always a good idea for everyone to review boating

40、 safety rules before departures. Below are basic boating safety tips for you to stay safe.Be weather-wise.Always check local weather conditions before departure. _36_ If you notice darkening clouds and rough changing winds or sudden drops in temperature, play it safe by getting off the water.Follow

41、a pre-departure checklist._37_ Following a pre-departure checklist is the best way to make sure no boating safety rules or precautions have been overlooked or forgotten.Use common sense.One of the most important parts of boating safety is to use your common sense. _38_ You should operate at a safe s

42、peed at all times(especially in crowded areas), stay cautious at all times and steer clear of large vessels and watercraft that can be restricted in their ability to stop or turn. Also, be respectful of buoys and other navigational aids, all of which have been placed there to ensure your own safety.

43、_39_Make sure more than one person on board is familiar with all aspects of your boats handling, operations, and general boating safety. If the primary navigator is injured in any way, its important to make sure someone else can follow the proper boating safety rules to get everyone else back to sho

44、re.Develop a float plan.Whether you choose to inform a family member or staff at your local marina, always be sure to let someone else know your float plan. _40_A. This means a lot.B. Choose an assistant captain.C. Make some boating safety rules.D. Weather broadcast can be unreliable.E. TV and radio

45、 forecasts can be a good source of information.F. Proper boating safety includes being prepared for any possibility on the water.G. This should include where youre going and how long youre going to be gone.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分30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。At around

46、6：30pm local time on April 15th in France, Notre Dame in Paris was getting angry. According to the French newspaper Le Monde, the fire started in the attic(阁楼) of the monument and then 41 to the roof. In the screams of people, the Gothic tower 42 collapsed(倒塌) .“Paris was beheaded!” 43 the fall of t

47、he tower, the 32-year-old Frenchman，Pierre，sent such a 44 to the New York Times.Notre Dame de Paris, which 45 on the bank of the Seine, has been there for 769 years. Not only does Notre Dame have a large collection of wonderful works, but the building itself is 46 . As one of the most famous tourist

48、 47 in the world, this church has 13 million visitors a year. When the fire was still burning, the spokesperson of Notre Dame de Paris pessimistically told the media that the 48 building of France 49 “great destruction” because the inside part of the church belonged to medieval wood structure, so th

49、is fire was almost a 50 . At 9;30 that evening, the priceless colored glass“Rose”window in the cathedral was too hot and then broken. As the fire continued, a large number of people from Paris 5l around Notre Dame. Watching the fire destroy the monument, some people couldnt help 52 cry, and some san

50、g prayer songs for Notre Dame.“At this moment I feel very 53 , and a small part of each of us has been burned by the fire.”After the fire， French President Mark Long 54 canceled a speech on the “Yellow Vest Movement”, and started the disaster report.After the French firefighters 55 for five hours, t

51、he fire was 56 . The main structure of the church was 57 , but the inside decoration was completely destroyed. 58 the broken Notre Dame de Paris the French made a(n) 59 to rebuild. President Mark Long later said that they would recruit(组建) the best talents from around the world to repair the art tre

52、asures，because this is what the French expect and is what history 60 .41. A. distribute B. directed C. spread D. transformed42. A. anyhow B. immediately C. somehow D. suddenly43. A. Admitting B. Witnessing C. Preventing D. Predicting44. A. sigh B. word C. sign D. picture45. A. wind B. exists C. sets

53、 D. stands46. A. delicate B. worthless C. invaluable D. weak47. A. points B. scenes C. views D. attractions48. A. remaining B. historic C. accessible D. favorable49. A. suffered B. resulted C. acquired D. obtained50. A. decrease B. waste C. disaster D. trouble51. A. marched B. gathered C. wandered D

54、. settled52. A. or B. and C. except D. but53. A. angry B. confused C.sad D. amazed54. A. urgently B. angrily C. cleverly D. cautiously55. A. managed B. fought C. attempted D. repaired56. A. put out B. taken out C. brought out D. pulled out57. A. scarred B. destroyed C. remained D. saved58. A. In tim

55、e of B. In danger of C. In face of D. In memory of59. A. announcement B. determination C. agreement D. preparation60. A. deserves B. allows C. creates D. holds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。In the letter to Rosemary, Jo 61 (main) told of her experiences as a voluntary teache

56、r in a high school in PNG. It is fairly easy to imagine what 62 (difficulty) she met with while working there because there was no electricity, no water, or even no 63 (equip) for science subjects. In addition, students had to walk a long way to get to school.64 was quite difficult for Jo to get to

57、know the local people because she didnt speak much of the local English dialect. However, there was one chance 65 she managed to visit the home of one of her students. After up to two and a half hours hard journey, she and another teacher arrived at the students house, a low bamboo hut with grass 66

58、 (stick) out of the roof. They entered the room 67 the narrow doorway and the hut was dark inside so it took time for their eyes to adjust. At dinner, Jo and her workmate learned a lot about local 68 (tradition) customs.Although Jos muscles 69 (ache) and her knees shaking as they climbed down the mo

59、untain towards home, she really felt very glad 70 (spend) a day with the students family.第四部分 写作第一节 短文改错（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

60、）不计分。Recently, the increasing of shared bikes have made our lives more convenient. However, my classmates and I often noticed some shared bikes place messily everywhere. We felt upset but decided to make a change to the uncivilized behavior. On Saturday morning, we gather outside the subway station.

61、 First, we began with those messy shared bikes and tried to put them in to order. People passing by appreciated that we did. Seen the bikes in rows on the pavement, we felt excited. Then, in order to encourage peoples civilized behavior, we put up a largely poster saying “Please Be Civilized While U

62、sing A Shared Bike”. Of course, we drew much attention from the passer-by. Hopefully our actions will make difference.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假设你是李华，你的美国笔友Maria 对中国的传统节日端午节很感兴趣，希望你给她写信介绍端午节。请写一封100词左右的信件，信中应该包括以下几点：1. 每年农历五月初五的端午节是中国重要的传统节日之一；2. 人们庆祝端午节是为了纪念中国伟大的诗人屈原；3. 人们在端午节吃粽子，赛龙舟；4. 你自己对中华民族传统节日的认识。注意: 中

63、国阴历(the Chinese lunar calendar); 糯米(sticky rice); 粽子(rice dumpling )Dear Maria,_ Yours， LiHua参考答案一听力答案;1-5ABCAC 6-10 BAAAC 11-15 ACBCB 16-20 ABACC二阅读21-23 CBB 24-27 BACD 28-31 ADBA 32-35 CBDB 36-40 EFABG三完形填空:41-45 . CDBAD 45-50 CDBAC 51-55 BDCAB 55-60ADCBA四 语法： 15Mainly 16Difficulties 17Equipment 1

64、8It 19that 20sticking21Through 22Traditional 23were aching 24to have spent改错1. have has 2. place placed 3. but and 4. gather gathered5. 删掉to 6. that what 7. Seen Seeing 8. largely large9. passer-by passers-by 10. make后面加 aIm very happy that you are interested in Chinese culture, especially the festi

65、vals. Now let me tell you something about the Dragon Boat Festival. The Dragon Festival is celebrated in memory of Qu Yuan on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese lunar calendar.The festival is best known for its dragon-boat races, especially in the southern places where there a

66、re many rivers and lakes. Its very popular. People always eat rice dumplings and watch dragon-boat races to celebrate it. The rice dumpling is made of sticky rice, meat and so on. You can eat different kinds of rice dumplings. They are very delicious.Looking forward to spending the Dragon Boat Festival with you!