广东省广州市禺山高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一阶段考试试题.doc

1、广东省广州市禺山高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一阶段考试试题注意事项: 1答卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名、考生号填写在答题卡指定位置。2选择题的答案填写或涂写方式，请按照学校使用的考试平台所需具体要求作答。3非选择题答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内，写在非答题区域的答案无效。4考生必须保证纸质答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，按照学校的具体要求提交答题卡。第 I 卷第一部分 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项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ATheatres of the pas

2、tThe Greek theatreTheatres developed in many parts of Greece. Ancient Greek theatres were built in natural open air sites on conveniently shaped hills. This allowed a great mass of people to enjoy a show at a time. Due to this, actors placed emphasis on exaggerated（夸张的）action and speech. And, colorf

3、ul symbolic masks and costumes were used.The Medieval theatreThe Medieval theatre started in churches. Thats why medieval plays were about Bible stories. At first, it became a custom for priests（牧师）to act out brief scenes during Christmas and Easter. These acts attracted large crowds. Finally, the c

4、hurch refused to allow priests to participate in any such events again, so ordinary people began these performances outside. Performances were set in the town square, with several stage settings around it.The Elizabethan theatreThe Englands theatre developed rapidly in the years following the defeat

5、 of the Spanish Navy. The dominant feature of Elizabethan theatre was the stage. It has three parts: the fore stage for outside scenes; the inner stage for scenes inside a building; an upper stage or balcony for various purposes. The reason for this design is that there were no scene changes or brea

6、ks during the play. Very little scenery was used, so the actors had to create a scene through their voices and dialogues. This led to a more poetic script, and poets became the main source of script writing.The Restoration theatreSome of the plays told sad stories, but the majority of the plays were

7、 really funny. Many specialized machines were used to create the scene. The stage was a very clever idea, in that on the sides of the stage large back shutters（百叶窗）were painted with the scene.1. Why were ancient Greek theatres built on hills?A. To hold a large audience. B. To build a big and strong

8、stage.C. To have a better sound effect. D. To emphasize exaggerated performances.2. In which theatre could actors voices and speech help create scenes?A. The Greek theatre. B. The Medieval theatre.C. The Elizabethan theatre. D. The Restoration theatre.3. What is special about the Restoration theatre

9、?A. Colorful masks were used. B. The stage was smartly designed.C. Most of its plays were sorrowful. D. Ordinary people were the performers.BIn the animal kingdom, weakness can bring about aggression in other animal. This sometimes happens with humans also. But I have found that my weakness brings o

10、ut the kindness in people. I see it every day when people hold doors for me, pour cream into my coffee, or help me to put on my coat. And I have discovered that it makes them happy. From my wheelchair experience, I see the best in people, but sometimes I feel sad because those who appear independent

11、 miss the kindness I see daily. They dont get to see this soft side of others often; we try every way possible to avoid showing our weakness, which includes a lot of pretending. But only when we stop pretending were brave or strong do we allow people to show the kindness thats in them. Last month, w

12、hen I was driving home on a busy highway, I began to feel unwell and drove more slowly than usual. People behind me began to get impatient and angry, with some speeding up alongside me, horning(按喇叭)or even shouting at me. At the moment I decided to do something I had never done in twenty-four years

13、of driving. I put on the car flashlights and drove on at a really low speed. No more angry shouts and no more horns! When I put on my flashlights, I was saying to other drivers, I have a problem here. I am weak and doing the best I can. And everyone understood. Several times, I saw drivers who wante

14、d to pass. They couldnt get around me because of the stream of passing traffic. But instead of getting impatient and angry, they waited, knowing the driver in front of them was in some way weak. Sometimes situations call for us to act strong and brave even when we dont feel that way. But those are f

15、ew and far between. More often, it would be better if we dont pretend we feel strong when we feel weak or pretend that we are brave when we are scared.4. The author feels sad sometimes because _. A. he has a soft heartB. he relies much on othersC. some people fail to see the kindness in others D. so

16、me people pretend to be kind 5. What did the other drivers do when they saw the flashlights? A. They waited with patience. B. They speeded up to pass.C. They tried their best to help. D. They put on their flashlights too.6. In this passage, the author advises us to _ . A. handle problems by ourselve

17、s B. admit our weakness C. accept help from others D. show our bravery 7. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Wheelchair Experience B. A Driving ExperienceC. Weakness and Strength D. Weakness and Kindness CWhen I was a child, our dining room had two kinds of chairs two large

18、 ones with arm rests and four small ones without. The larger ones stood at the ends of the table, the smaller ones on the sides. Mom and Dad sat in the big chairs, except when one of us was away; then Mom would sit in one of the smaller chairs. Dad always sat at the end, at the head of the table. Si

19、tting where he did, Dad was framed by the window through which the yard could be seen with its trees and grass. His chair was not just a place for him at table; it was a place in which he was situated against the yard and the trees. It was the holy and protected place that was his, and ours through

20、him.After Dad retired, he and Mom moved out into a small flat. When they came to visit me at their old house, Dad still sat at the end of the table though the table was no longer his but mine. Only with my marriage to Barbara, did I hear a voice questioning the arrangement. She requested, gently but

21、 firmly, that I sit at the head of the table in our home. I realized then that I was head of the family, but I also felt unwilling to introduce such a change. How would I feel sitting in that head place in my Dads presence? And how would he handle it? I was to find out on the occasion of our younges

22、t childs first birthday.Mom and Dad arrived for lunch, and went into the dining room. Dad moved toward his usual seat in front of the window. Before he could get around the side of the table, I took a deep breath and said, Dad, this is going to be your place, next to Mom, on the side. He stopped, lo

23、oked at me and then sat down. I felt sad, and angry at Barbara for pushing me to do this. It would have been easy to say, My mistake, Dad. Sit where you always sit, ” But I didnt.When he and Mom were seated, Barbara and I took our places. I dont know how Dad felt. I do know that, though removed from

24、 his usual place, he continued to share his best self with us, telling stories of his childhood and youth to the delight of his grandchildren. As I served the food, our lives experienced a change, which we continue to live with.It wasnt easy, but I sense that there is also something good in the chan

25、ge which has occurred. I am beginning to learn that honoring ones father” is more than the question of which place to occupy at the dining table. It also means listening, wherever we sit and whatever positions we own, to the stories Dad longs to tell We may then, during these magical moments, even b

26、e able to forget about whose chair is whose.8.Why did Dad always sit in the big chair at the end of the table before he retired?A.Because the chair was large enough for him.B.Because sitting there he could see the trees and grass in the yard.C.Because it was the holy seat for the head of the family,

27、D.Because the chair was comfortable with arm rests.9.What do we know from the second paragraph?A.The writers parents moved out because the house was too old.B.The writer didnt want to hurt his fathers feelings.C.The writers wife was rude to his parents.D.The writer didnt dare to refuse his wifes req

28、uest.10.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.Dad felt upset after being removed from his usual place,B.The writer was satisfied with the new seating arrangement.C.Dad continued to tell stories to cover his embarrassment.D.Dad didnt appear to mind where he sat.11.What does the wr

29、iter intend to tell us?A. Respecting Dad is more than the question of dining seat.B. It is not easy to go against parents wishes.C. Think twice before you act.D. Every coin has two sides.DEven a small increase in light activity such as washing dishes, or walking around the house might help prevent a

30、n early death among older adults, researchers say.It is important for elderly people, who might not be able to do much moderate intensity activity, that just moving around and doing light intensity activity will have strong effects and is beneficial, said Ulf Ekelund, who led the research.Published

31、in the BMJ, the latest research was based on a review of eight studies involving a total of more than 36,000 people with an average age of almost 63 years. Participants were followed for five to six years; 2,149 deaths were recorded. All of the studies involved monitoring the physical activity of in

32、dividuals who had activity trackers, and the studies did not rely on self-reporting, which, the experts noted, could be unreliable.For each study participants were split into four equal-sized groups, based on the total amount of time spent actively, and the risk of death assessed, taking into accoun

33、t factors such as age, sex, body mass index, and socioeconomic status. This was then repeated for an amount of activity at different levels of intensity. The results were analyzed together to give an overview. The team found a greater amount of activity was linked to a lower risk of death. The resul

34、ts held for different intensities of activity. The team said the study supported the message sit less and move more and more often.However, the study had limitations. It only looked at the situation for middle age and older adults, most of whom lived in the US or Europe, and some of the effect could

35、 be due to those people with a higher risk of death being less likely to be related to physical activity. Physical activity levels also were only measured over one period of time.Dr Gavin Sandercock, from the University of Essex, said the results suggested moving more brought bigger benefits than si

36、mply reducing the time of sitting, another factor measured in the study.This study reinforces the important message that getting the least active people to do even just a little bit more physical activity can have important public health benefits, he said.12.Which of the following may Ulf Ekelund su

37、ggest elderly people do?A.lying on the sofa reading. B.Doing a little gentle gardening,C.Going out to hike with friends, D.Playing basketball sometimes.13.What can we know about the research?A.It lasted about 8 years.B.The researchers admitted they used fake data.C.The participants didnt include you

38、nger people.D.Some participants died because of doing too much physical activity14.What is the authors attitude towards the researchers conclusion?A. DoubtfulB. CriticalC. SupportiveD. Neutral15.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word reinforces in the last paragraph?A, H

39、ighlightsB. ConveysC. ExcludesD. Denies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。How to Avoid the Worst Cold-Weather Packing MistakesYes, you can definitely blame winter clothes for your overstuffed suitcase. After all, warm clothing takes up a lot more room than summer T-shirts

40、 and shorts. To make matters worse, youve got to pack for overheated restaurants and freezing outdoor conditions. 16 . Here are some winter-packing mistakes we learned the hard way, and tips you need.17Your shoes face a big challenge in the winter. They need to be: insulated, waterproof, and warm; p

41、rovide great traction in case of ice; be able to withstand salt; and be comfortable to walk in. So, your sneakers arent going to cut it. Just remember to wear your heavier snow boots on the plane; otherwise, theyll take up half your suicase space.Packing the wrong materials18, It absorbs moisture an

42、d sweat, which will make you cold and keep you freezing. You can replace cotton with wool, as wool is naturally odor-resistant and breathable.Leaving behind sunglassesSince youre not headed to the beach, you might forget to pack your sunglasses. The sun can shine brightly on freezing days too tough,

43、 so be able to pack yours. 19 . Not bringing medicineCold and flu cases rise during the winter, and while you definitely dont plan on getting sick while traveling, you should be prepared in case it does happen. Make sure youve packed medication for upset stomach, fever relief，, body aches, and conge

44、stion, 20 . Just get travel-sized versions of you go-to drugs.A. But were here to helpB. Choosing the right shoesC. Wearing the wrong shoesD. Cotton is a terrible choice for the winterE. Better be a pair which is easy to pack and hard to breakF. You dont have to travel with the whole medicine chest

45、thoughG. Also throw some sunscreen in there as you can get sunburned in winter第二部分 语言知识及应用（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，掌握其大意，然后从2140各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 We were driving home from a last-minute Christmas shopping trip. My father was 21 making his way through the heavy

46、 falling snow. To our 22 ,about a half-mile from our farmhouse-the only one for miles-we 23 a car in the ditch. We 24 to find out. It was _25_ .The blowing snow nearly covered the road up to our house. I could see that the lights were on 26 we never left them on. As we 27 our front door, we were_28

47、by the refugees from the abandoned car, a family of four going to Minnesota for Christmas. They began 29 being in our house, but Mom just said, Never mind. You did what you had to do, 30 she began preparing hot drinks and food for us all. It seemed so 31 to expect them to stay the night, so my broth

48、er and I 32 began playing games with our new friends. 33 life was lonely for the two of us, aged eight and ten, so the 34 of other boys was always welcome.That night the full force of the storm hit. By morningit was 35 that our guests would not be able to 36 their journey. There was two feet of snow

49、 everywhere. But to four small boys the white blanket of snow was_37 . Mom just took my brother and me aside and we began to prepare 38 for our newly formed family. Without us knowing about it, the father had gone back to their_39_to collect their Minnesota presents and was doing the _40_.It was one

50、 of the best Christmases I can remember.21. A. carefully B. calmly C. bravely D. quickly22. A. delight B. surprise C. disappointment D. embarrassment23. A. lifted B. searched C. noticed D. damaged24. A. refused B. stopped C. hesitated D. repeated25. A. cheap B. strange C. useless D. empty26. A. so B

51、. if C. but D. for27. A. entered B. locked C. answered D. closed28. A. impressed B. frightened C. invited D. greeted29. A. thinking of B. apologizing for C. talking about D. worrying about30. A. since B. as C. though D. where31. A. clear B. curious C. doubtful D. natural32. A. patiently B. proudly C

52、. excitedly D. secretly33. A. Farm B. City C. Town D. Night34. A. story B. kindness C. company D. courage35. A. important B. interesting C. obvious D. fortunate36. A. break B. continue C. change D. prepare37. A. trouble B. prison C. peace D. heaven38. A. drink B. presents C. prizes D. dinner39. A. s

53、treet B. room C. car D. house40. A. same B. first C. rest D. next第 II 卷第二部分 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项选择题(每小题1分，共15题15分)41. Do you believe _ true _ you find high wages, you generally find high prices?A. that；thatB. that；that what C. it；whenD. it；that where42. Mr. Wang made up his mind to devote all he

54、 could _ his oral English before going abroad.A.improveB. to improvingC.improving D.to improve43. This is the building _ the windows have been painted green.AwhoseBthat C of which Dwhich44. It was the training_he had as a young man_ made him such a good engineer.A.what, thatB.that, what C.that, whic

55、h D.which, that45. I could have finished my self-reflection last weekend, but the math classes and exercises _ all my spare time. A. take up B. had been taking upC. took up D. had taken up46. Although all of the dishes _, none of them _ good. A. have been tasted; tasteB. have been tasted; are tasted

56、 C. have tasted; tasteD. have tasted; are tasted47. The dictionary as well as the grammar books that _ bookmarks in them _ Jane.A. has; belong toB. have; belongs toC. have; is belonged toD. has; are belonged to48. Here_ someone _. Lets see who it is. It might be John according to the figure, but Im

57、not sure.A. is coming; runningB. comes; runningC. comes; is runningD. is coming; is running49. _ it comes to traffic rules, I often come across such cases _ the local drivers obviously know them but wont follow them.A. If；why B. When；which C. Once；as D. When；where50. The boy _ himself in a new T-shi

58、rt wore an _look on his face. A.dressed; excited B.dressing; exciting C.dressed; exciting D.dressing; excited51. _to think critically is an important skill todays children will need for the future. A. Learn B. Learned C. Learning D. Having learned52. Her pale face suggested that she _ seriously ill.

59、 To our surprise, she still suggested that she_ to Beijing on business. A. be；went B. was；would go C. was；could go D. was；go53. There _ some trouble over this in the past, I want to treat the matter carefully.A. being B. was C. had been D. has been54. I didnt mean _anything but the ice cream looked

60、so good that I couldnt help _it.A. to eat; to try B. eating; trying C. eating; to try D. to eat; trying55. The young man insisted that he _ nothing wrong and _ free.A. did; set B. had done ; should be set C. should do; be set D. had done; must be set 第二节.根据句意填空，每空一词，每空0.5分。（ 20空共10分）56. 光抱怨而不采取行动没用I

61、ts no use _ without action.57. 众所周知，我们必须要参加高考。As _ _ to all, well have to take the college entrance examination.58. 随着考试的临近，我们觉得很难战胜焦虑。 the exam ,we feel it hard to defeat anxiety.59. 凡需要帮助的人，她都会给予热情的支持。She will give _ _ help a warm support.60. 这场暴风雨如此严重，以至于很多房屋被摧毁了。So terrible _ the storm_ some hou

62、ses were destroyed.61. 他刚到学校门口，铃就响了。Hardly_ he reached the school gate the bell rang.62. 我们到惠州已经十年了。It has been ten years we _ in Huizhou.62科学家说可能还需要5-6年的时间才会把这种药用于人体测试。Scientists say it may be five or six years _it_ possible to test this medicine on human patients.64. 直到你告诉我，我才知道真相。It was _ _ you t

63、old me that I had any idea of the truth.65. 这是你第二次犯同样的错误了。It is the second time that you _ _ the same mistake.第二节 书面表达（共25分） 假定你是李华，你收到外国朋友Peter的邮件，他想了解你校在新冠疫情（COVID-19 epidemic）期间线上教学的情况。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：1. 课程与时间；2. 你的学习状态；3. 你的期待。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Peter,Im so glad to hear from you

64、 and know what you are doing these days. _ Best wishes, Yours, Li Hua2021届高二年级下学期第一阶段考试答案阅读理解1-3 ACB 4-7 CABD 8-11 CBDA 12-15 BCDA 16-20 ACDEF完形填空 21-40 ABCBD CADBB DCACC BDBCA单项选择题(每小题1分，共15题15分)41-45 DBCDC 46-50 ABBDD 51-55 CDADB根据句意填空，每空一词（20空，每空0.5分，共10分）56. complaining; taking 57.is known 58.Wi

65、th; approaching59.whoever needs 60.was, that 61. had; when62.since; arrived 63.before,is 64.not until, 65.have made书面表达 Dear Peter,Im so glad to hear from you and know about what you are doing these days. Im writing to tell you how our schooling is now going on.Actually, we are having e-learning at

66、home, studying in the “classroom in the air” all the academic and non-academic subjects. The holiday schedule runs from 8:00 am till 4:30 pm on work day, with more and longer breaks for rest than usual.Personally, Ive got used to online learning, which I think is a creative form of schooling, and al

67、so our own way to fight the COVID-19 epidemic. Weve come to realize how important computers and mobile phones have become to us! But I really miss the days with my friends and teachers on campus. Thats why I pray for the end of the epidemic every day, and I believe itll soon come.Best wishes,Yours, Li Hua