安徽省淮北市树人高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次阶段考试试题.doc

1、安徽省淮北市树人高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次阶段考试试题第I卷(选择题 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)1. Who will help the woman with a program? A. Alex. B. Zoe. C. Sarah. 2. What is often wrong with the mans essay? A. The handwriting. B. The comments. C. The organization. 3. When will the woman probably

2、join the man? A. At 4: 30. B. At 4: 50. C. At 4: 10. 4. What will the speakers probably do next? A. Look for the kids. B. Turn off the lights. C. Water the plants. 5. Why did the man arrive home so late? A. He didnt take a taxi. B. He worked too late. C. He got food on the way. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分2

3、2.5分）听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。6. What was the man unsatisfied with about the party? A. The food. B. The band. C. The drink. 7. What did the woman think of the band at the party? A. It was unsuitable. B. It was noisy. C. It was wonderful. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9题。8. What does the woman want the man to do? A. Offer h

4、er a part-time job. B. Drive her to the exhibition. C. Draw some oil paintings. 9. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Brother and sister. B. Husband and wife. C. Taxi driver and passenger. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12题。10. What is not included in the package? A. The meals. B. The banana-boat rid

5、e. C. The airfare. 11. Where does the man want to eat? A. In his room. B. On the beach. C. In the canteen. 12. What does the man expect to do most? A. Travel around the island. B. Swim in the sea. C. Enjoy the entertainments at sea.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16题。13. What was the woman before applying for the jo

6、b? A. A volunteer. B. A nurse. C. An English teacher. 14. Why is providing good service so important? A. To charge more for the tickets. B. To make passengers feel at home. C. To meet the requirements. 15. When can the woman start to work if she is accepted? A. A week later. B. After quitting her jo

7、b. C. At once. 16. What is the result of the interview? A. The woman will be informed about it later. B. The man isnt satisfied with the woman. C. They will sign a contract at once. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。17. How many suggestions are given in the text? A. 2.B. 3. C. 5. 18. What should a secure password

8、be like? A. As long as possible. B. Unique and complicated. C. Easy to remember. 19. What are needed for online purchases according to the text? A. Your false ID. B. Your bank account information. C. Your real image. 20. Which of the following can provide security protection? A. Taking back whatever

9、 you have posted online. B. Using apps that need your credit card information. C. Keeping your operating system updated. 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A、B、C和D四个选项中。选出最佳选项。A Philadelphia offers a ton of attractions that are suitable for people of every age and here are some

10、 familyfriendly attractions Spruce Street Harbor Park Spruce Street Harbor Park，one of the best urban beaches in American，is an outdoor heaven on the Delaware River waterfrontVisitors can relax in a hammock，play on the playgrounds，and play games like table tennis and giant chessDont miss out on the

11、park at night，when colorful LED lights hanging from treetops make the entire area bright. Blue Cross RiverRink Offering ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer，Blue Cross RiverRink creates a fun，outdoor experience for the whole familyVisitors can play on the nine-hole mini-golf co

12、urse during the summer，and enjoy eats and drinks from the on-site(现场的)bar and restaurant all year round Sesame Place Big Bird，Elmo and the other stars of Sesame Street come out and play at Sesame Place，the only theme park in the nation starring the popular TV shows most lovable charactersA water par

13、k，interactive activities，parades，fireworks and shows add to the fun Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Benches On summer days，uniformed and professional storytellers at 13 storytelling benches throughout Philadelphias Historic District entertain visitors with true，free，three-to-five minute tales about

14、the colonial(殖民的)era as part of Once Upon a NationChildren can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench，and then collect a star from every storyteller on their journeysFlags with all the stars can get free rides on the Parx Liberty Carousel at Franklin Square21Who would most probably go to Spr

15、uce Street Harbor Park?APeople who are fond of colorful lightsBPeople who want to have a relaxing dayCPeople who have a preference for skatingDPeople who are interested in water activities22Which place would fans of Big Bird be interested in?ASesame PlaceBBlue Cross RiverRinkCThe Parx Liberty Carous

16、elDSpruce Street Harbor Park23What can we know about Philadelphia Storytelling Benches?AIt can be visited all year roundBIt has educational significanceCIt is available at a small chargeDIt is aimed at serving the public24What is the text aimed at?ATelling what we can do in some placesBEncouraging p

17、eople to visit PhiladelphiaCRecommending some places for family funDComparing some attractions in PhiladelphiaB My mother died in August 2005Eight months later，I began to come out of the fog of sadness and depression to find a new purpose for my life Like many of my generation，I had lived only for m

18、yself traveling，acquiring possessions，rising to a position of importance and seeking financial rewardsI was“charitable”and“volunteered”for various causes，but really didnt give of myself In the spring after my moms death，I found myself waking in the middle of the night with one thoughtI felt forced t

19、o offer myself as a living kidney donorMy husband Robb had received the gift of life through a kidney transplant(移植)from a dead donor in 1999，so I was familiar with the enormous need for donors and knew several people who were waiting for a lifesaving transplantI decided to offer myself to be matche

20、d with the most compatible(互不排斥的)person on the waiting list at my local transplant centerI was paired with 71-year-old Dee from New Jerse who had survived for six years on peritoneal dialysis(腹腔透析)At her 70th birthday，her family threw a big party as they did not expect her to live much longerDee has

21、 become my very good friendAlmost two years after the transplant，I was privileged to celebrate her 50th wedding anniversary with her husband，their five children and their extended family In donating my kidney，I extended myself in a way far beyond what I ever believed was possibleI did so in honor of

22、 my mother who sacrificed so much for me and my sisters，and in memory of my husbands donor who extended her 1ife through him I encourage all who enjoy the gift of good health to share with others，either as a living donor or by appointing organ donation upon deathBy extending yourself through organ d

23、onation，you will live on through others in an extraordinary way and give comfort to your loved ones25What does the underlined phrase “ give of ”mean?ARelieve BDevote CAppreciateDForgive26What can we infer from Paragraph 4?ADee was the authors old friendBThe author attended Dees birthday partyCDee tr

24、eated the author as a family memberDThe authors donation made Dee live six years longer27What would be the best title for this text?AAn old lady benefited from organ donationBThe memory of my beloved motherCThe deep meaning of loveDExtend yourselfC Our modern working lives are ruled by the concept o

25、f competence(能力)The idea that lies behind competence is quite simple：that one can state what people should do in behavioral terms，and then measure whether a person has succeeded in meeting that task or notWe rarely have a second thought about whether the idea of measuring and achieving competence is

26、 a good one or notIn fact，it is a controversial one Humans do not learn or work in ways that can be measured by the concept of competenceTake the example of a barista(咖啡师)who is being trained to make coffeeThe job title of“barista”suggests a degree of skill in making coffeeHowever，baristas in large

27、coffee chains are usually trained through competence-based qualificationsOne part of these qualifications is to produce a cup of coffee to meet a minimum standardIt might have to achieve a certain taste and appearanceThis might seem perfectly reasonable，but there are two reasons why such an approach

28、 to training baristas does not work First，the production of a cup of coffee to a certain standard is a binary(二次元的)outcomeThe baristas can either produce a coffee of a certain standard or they cannotIf they happen to produce the best cup of coffee in the world，it does not matter，as competence-based

29、training does not reward outstanding performanceLikewise，producing the worst cup of coffee would be a fail in the same way as producing a cup just below the standardIn fact，competence is not interested in the process of producing a coffee at allonly the final binary outcome Second，if the barista doe

30、s produce a coffee to a certain standard，competence is not interested in why the barista can do thatBut humans are not machines that simply produce binary outcomesWe have bodies and minds which change through learning Yet we are increasingly forced to achieve competence in our schools and workplaces

31、We are not empty machines that simply produce binary outcomesIf we want to be true human in our learning and our workplaces，we need to be creative and specialLearning and innovation(创新)involve failure in aiming for something that is unusually goodSuch things simply cannot be judged by the standard o

32、f competence where the mediocre is the gold standard28Why is the approach to training baristas unreasonable in the authors eyes?AIt makes the outcomes rather unexpectedBIt encourages low standards in workplacesCIt cant improve baristasmotivation in workDIt ignores the fact that humans are not machin

33、es29How does the author argue his main point?ABy giving an example and explainingBBy criticizing the opposite pointCBy examining differencesDBy offering statistics30What does the underlined word“mediocre”in the last paragraph probably mean?ASpecial skill BGreat creativityCAverage qualityDOutstanding

34、 ability31What is probably the main purpose of the author in writing the text?ATo introduce new forms of learning and trainingBTo explain how people learn and work nowadaysCTo state human beingsadvantages over machinesDTo deny the general rule of measuring competenceD They say the average person mak

35、es 35，000 decisions a dayYet in her new book，How Woman Decide，Therese Huston explores a widespread phenomenon that many women fail to notice“Theres a huge double standard when it comes to how men and women are viewed as decision makers，”explains Therese，a psychologist from Seattle UniversityTherese

36、decided to write the book after looking at her bookshelf：At one end，there were bestselling books about how to be a brilliant decision makerall written by men and featuring interviews with men like athletesAt the other end were books aimed at women on gaining leadership skills and confidence “Once th

37、ose women are at the table，will their decisions be taken as seriously as mens?”Therese wondered“Men are respected as decision makers more than women，especially in the workplace，largely because theres this cultural belief that women are unable to make smart choices at work” So，Therese set out to pick

38、 apart the stereotypes(固有印象)to see what scientific research had found“Scientific research shows that men and women struggle with decision-making equallyThe only disadvantage I found was that during the teenage years-teenage girls are more indecisive than teenage boysOtherwise，theres little differenc

39、e between the genders(性别)” However，there are some differences“Women are more collaborative(协作的)，”says Therese“A female boss is more likely to ask the opinions of those around her when making a choiceWomen ask for input，which helps make better decisionsHowever，this is often seen as a weakness rather

40、than a strength” Therese also found that during times of stress，men and women make different choices，and the outcomes are often better when women are involved Study after study backs this view upNeuroscientists Mara Mather and Nicole Lighthall from the University of Southern California studied the w

41、ay men and women make decisions and found that in times of stress，they react very differentlyDuring their study，which involved playing a virtual gambling(赌博)game，they found that when the females became stressed，they made smart decisionsquitting while they were ahead or taking safe betsBut when the m

42、en became stressed，they did the opposite，risking everything for a slim chance of a big win32Why did Therese Huston write her book How Women Decide?AWomen are less respected as decision makersBWomen are not equally treated in workplacesCWomen are unable to make smart choicesDWomen are poor at making

43、big decisions33What is womens weakness in decisionmaking according to Therese Huston?AMen can make quicker decisions than womenBWomen easily get stressed when making decisionsCWomen are likely to ask for input when making decisionsDTeenage girls are 1ess able to make decisions than teenage boys34Wha

44、t can we infer from the last paragraph?AWomen show less confidence in times of stressBMen tend to make risky in times of stressCMen demonstrate great bravery in times of stressDWomen quit making decisions when ahead in games35Whats Thereses final conclusion according to the text?AWomen are brilliant

45、 as decision makersBMen are weaker in making smart decisionsCWe should give up all cultural beliefs about genderDGreat difference exists between the two genders in decisionmaking第二节 (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。 Caregivers care for someone with an illness, injury or di

46、sability. Caregiving can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging._36_Women especially are at risk for the harmful health effects of caregiver stress. These health problems may include stress and anxiety. There are ways to manage caregiver stress.The first thing to do is learn ways to better hel

47、p your loved one. _37_ To find these classes, ask your doctor or call your local Area Agency on Aging.Take time out to meditate（冥想）or reflect. Spending 10 to 20 minutes twice a day to “clear your head” can work wonders when youre feeling overburdened. Some caregivers learn meditation techniques from

48、 classes or books on the subject, while others simply take time out to quietly reflect. _38_ Exercising is another good way to help mind and body recover. Its one of the best-known techniques for reducing stress and keeping healthy. A quick walk several times each week gives you significant health b

49、enefits. _39_Your library may offer exercise DVDs. Invite a friend over to join you. _40_ Nursing a garden, watching a favorite TV show, or reading an article that interests you. Your favorite hobby can help “center” you and remind you that you still have a life outside of caregiving. You must make

50、some timeeven for 10to take care of yourself.A. Stress from caregiving is common.B. Try to do something you enjoy every day.C. Youd better keep a journal of your thoughts and feelings.D. Find caregiving resources in your community to help you.E. Whichever way you choose, its important that you focus

51、 on clearing your mind.F. There are many good indoor choices, too, from walking in place to yoga or tai chi.G. Some hospitals offer classes that can teach you how to care for someone with an injury or illness.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 (共20小题；每小题15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。

52、 As everyone grows，they realize there will always be someone who is betterI learned this _41_ in the second year in high schoo1The shock this experience brought was so great that I felt my _42_ was left on the side of the road for deadThat was all it took : one year and one person _43_ everything He

53、r name is JennyShe was the girl who _44_ raised her hand and had useful comments about everythingWhen teachers needed challenging problems answered，they _45_ herAnd if students needed _46_ ，they went looking for herI didnt _47_ her，but I admit her presence annoyed meIn the first year，as a model stud

54、ent，I was the person everyone _48 _ and all the teachers trustedThen she came out of _49_ ! We also had two classes _50_ There I got to see what everybody thought of herWhen an exam finished，it became a _51_ that she got the top grade and it didnt _52_ to my classmates whether I was right there，_53_

55、 I also got excellent gradesThey would cross a desert and _54_ her! I was left being denied my presence _55_ ，I felt like not trying anymore I stopped trying to put on a show because no one was _56_ anymoreLater，I volunteered at the graduation ceremonyShe was called to make a(n) _57_ and discussed t

56、heir difficultiesI realized all her hard work got her there，not her desire to _58_ It finally hit me that Jenny _59_ the attention she gotShe showed me how big the world is and how _60 _ a world I used to 1ive inI11 do my best because I know it will pay off41A1esson Bcourse Cplan Dexcuse42Asympathy

57、Btrust Crespect Dpride43Aproved Bremembered Cchanged Dchecked44Aonly Bstill Cnever Dalways45Acalled on Binterrupted Csupported Dcared about46Afriends Banswers Cnews Dmoney47Ahate Bhurt Cstop Dfollow48Aprotected Bnoticed Cmissed Dserved49Asomewhere Beverywhere Cnowhere Danywhere50Afirst Bagain Calone

58、 Dtogether51Astandard Bchallenge Cfact Dchance52Areturn Bmatter Chappen DOccur53Aeven if Bas if Conce Dsince54Aask Bhelp Cremind Dcontrol55AFrightened BConfused CBored DHeartbroken56A1aughing Bchatting Cwatching Dhosting57Adecision Battempt Cspeech Dappointment58Abreak up Bgive up Ctake off Dshow of

59、f59A1oved Bdeserved Cneeded Descaped60A1onely Bsmall Cpeaceful Ddark第卷(非选择题 共50分)第二节 (共10小题；每小题15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。I have recently returned from _61 _extended 26-day trip to China. I made two earlier trips to China in 2012. On my previous visits my travel _ 62_ (limit) to the

60、three major cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Chongqing. This time I, together with my family, was able to visit some of the more remote cities and holiday destinations _63_ (miss) on the previous trips and revisit Beijing and Shanghai to observe the great changes there in just four short years.The ma

61、ny contradictions and _ 64_ (struggle) within China today are very impressive. No one can ignore the rich culture _ 65_ (date) back to ancient times changing into the modern age at a speed and scale that has never been witnessed. _ 66 _ _happens in China, the third _ 67_ (large) country in the world

62、 with 20 percent of the worlds population, will _ 68_ (certain) shape the immediate and distant futures of _69_ (we) all.On this blog I will be posting a travel journal _70_ photographs and drawings. Marked on the map are the cities and villages I visited while in China.第四部分 写作(共三节，满分45分)第一节 短文改错(共1

63、0小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 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。 Everyone tends have many problems while gaining knowledgeTherefore，your willingness to deal with these problems will eventually enable you to work it outWhat Id like to share is my approaches to solve the problems First，you must focus on w

64、hich you are faced withThere seems to be a lot of attractive things，like computers or gameTo stay focused，you can list these things and tell yourself you should touch them after finishing your workSecond，believe to yourselfThough there is no doubt that each of us might make mistakes or come across s

65、ome tough problems in learning，but it can never be a reason for the loss of confidence Last，keep modestNever fee1 embarrassing to turn to your teachers or classmatesEveryone in your surroundings can be your teacher第三节 书面表达(满分25分) 由于废气、污水、白色垃圾等环境污染已危及到人类的健康与生存, 为鼓励大家节能环保,你们学校将举办一次“低碳行动”的环保活动, 假设你是高二（

66、6）班的学生李华, 将要在这个活动中向全体师生发起“低碳生活”的倡议,以下是倡议的内容：1. 尽量绿色出行：采取步行或自行车方式; 2. 少喝一次瓶装水；3. 尽量不用一次性制品, 如一次性木筷子和塑料袋；4. 每周至少手洗衣服一次； 5. 每周少开手机、电视一天。_英语答案听力120 BABAC CCBAB CAABC ACBBC阅读2124 BABC 2527 BCD 2831 DACD 3235 ADBD 3640 AGFBC完型4160 ADCDA BABCD CBAAD CCDBB语法填空6165 an; was limited; missed; struggles; dating6

67、670 Whatever或what; largest; certainly; us; with;改错：1. tendsto 2. ThereforeHowever 3. itthem 4.solvesolving 5. whichwhat 6.seemsseem 7. gamegames 8.toin 9. but删除 10. embarrassingembarrassed 作文I am Li Hua from Class Six, Grade Two. We human beings are seriously threatened by the environmental pollutio

68、n, such as waste gases, dirty water and white pollution. In order to encourage all of us to save energy and protect our environment, I am going to make the following suggestions. It is suggested that we should walk or take bikes if we go out. To avoid white pollution，we can reduce the use of bottled

69、 water and unrecyclable items such as disposable chopsticks and plastic bags. Whats more, if we can wash clothes by ourselves at least once a week as well as turn off our TVs and mobile phones for one day every week, it will be of great benefit to saving energy. I believe everyone, as a member of this global village, should take responsibility to take part in the global green campaign!Li Hua- 11 -