河南省八市重点高中2020-2021学年高二英语上学期11月联考试题.doc

1、河南省八市重点高中2020-2021学年高二英语上学期11月联考试题注意事项: 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号填写在本试题相应的位置。2. 全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试题上无效。3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案用0. 5mm黑色笔迹签字笔写在答题卡上。4. 考试结束后，将本试题和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分

2、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。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。例: How much is the shirt? A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.答案是C。1. Where will the speakers probably go?A. A garage. B. A petrol station. C. A parking lot.2. How much should the woman pay for two hats? A. ￥20. B. ￥

3、96. C. ￥60.3. Which pet can be kept in the apartment? A. A turtle. B. a dog. C. A cat.4. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friend. B. Brother and sister. C. Classmates.5. When did the conversation take place? A. On Wednesday. B. On Friday. C. On Sunday. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22

4、. 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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What advice does the man give to Mary? A. Seeing a doctor at once.B. Going back home at once.C. Taking some medicine at once.7. Where are the speakers? A. At home. B. In

5、the hospital. C. In the office.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What kind of magazine is the man probably reading? A. Health magazine. B. Fashion magazine. C. Science magazine.9. What is the man s attitude towards cloning? A. Favorable. B. Negative. C. Skeptical.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where will the two speakers hav

6、e dinner tonight? A. In a French restaurant.B. In a German restaurant.C. In an Italian restaurant.11. How will the two speakers go to the restaurant? A. by car. B. By subway. C. By bus.12. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. An interesting trip. B. Finishing a project. C. Having dinner wi

7、th friends.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why does the man seldom make coffee at home? A. He is busy.B. The process is a bit complex.C. He seldom drinks coffee.14. What does the woman think of the taste of instant coffee? A. So-So. B. Wonderful. C. Terrible.15. Which country does the man most probably come fr

8、om? A. America. B. England. C. China.16. What kind of drink does the woman prefer? A. Tea. B. Coffee. C. Juice.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How long did it take to build the bridge? A. Over five years. B. Over twenty years. C. Over ten years.18. How long is the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge? A. 2.7 km. B.

9、55 km. C. 6. 7 km.19. What can we say about the bridge? A. It is supported by man-made islands.B. Its underwater tunnel is 7. 6 kilometers.C. It connects people in 1l provinces.20. What should a local driver have to cross the bridge? A. A ticket. B. A reservation. C. A permit.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节

10、（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。AWindermere Christmas MarketLocation: Victoria Street. WindermereDate: Saturday, 12th Sunday, 13th December, 2020Times: Saturday 10a. m. -6p. m., Sunday 10a. m. 4p. m.Run entirely by a group of volunteers, the Windermere Christmas Market first too

11、k place in 2016. With around 50 stalls selling a range of goods produced both locally and from Europe, you will find live music and other street performers. There is a shuttle bus in operation from car parks, and plenty of stands selling hot food.Ambleside Christmas LightsLocation: Market Cross mark

12、et Place in AmblesideDate: 2020, date to be decided Times: 10a. m. -6p.m.This annual event combines a traditional shopping experience with a Christmas light show, cruises on the lake, a lantern parade, and a visit from Santa Claus. The day ends with a large fireworks display. There are family-friend

13、ly activities throughout the day, while the market sells a range of tasty foods and other gifts.Hawkshead Christmas Fair Location: Hawkshead village Centre Date: Saturday, 5th Sunday, 6th December, 2020Times: 10a. m. 5p. m.A Christmas Fair takes over the ancient streets of the small village every De

14、cember. You will find both indoor and outdoor markets with over 50 stalls selling food, crafts, and other gifts. There is also a lantern parade, live music, and street performance. Children can meet Santa, while grown-ups can enjoy the mini beer festival in villages pubs.Keswick Victorian Fayre Loca

15、tion: market Place Packhorse Court, Keswick Date: Sunday, 6th December, 2020Times: 10. 30a. m.-4p. m.This is a fantastic opportunity to combine Christmas shopping with support for local charities. Around 30 local and national charities have stalls where you can browse their goods that include homema

16、de Christmas crafts and cakes. Traders and other workers will be dressed in Victorian costumes and visitors are invited to do the same.( ) 21. When is the Windermere Christmas Market open on 13th December, 2020? A. 10a. m. -6p. m. B. 10a. m. -5p. m. C. 10a. m. -4p.m. D. 10. 30a.m.-4p.m.( ) 22. What

17、can visitors do at Ambleside Christmas lights? A. Enjoy delicious food. B. Set off fireworks.C. Watch street performance. D. Celebrate beer festival.( ) 23. Where should visitors go if they want to support charites?A Windermere B. Ambleside C. Hawkshead D. KeswickBBriunna was just 12 years old when

18、her mother became severely ill, allowing her to know what it was like to care for someone else. Although many members of her family were nurses, taking care of her mom was what influenced her the most and helped her decide to become a nurse.After she didnt get into UW-Eau Claires nursing program the

19、 first two times she applied, Briunna began exploring potential careers. She took several business classes, but quickly realized that business wasnt the right fit for her and her real passion was in nursing. She applied to nursing again, and finally started the nursing program in the fall of 2019.Sh

20、e was just months into her first semester as a nursing major when she hit the next bump in the road. In November 2019, Briunna became extremely ill, with symptoms ranging from difficult breathing to a high fever and a cough. Eventually, breathing became so difficult that she had to go to the emergen

21、cy room therefore, Briunna could not attend classes the rest of the fall 2019 semester, focusing instead on regaining her mental and physical health.While Briunna was still in hospital, she already had connected with fellow nursing majors as well as professors, who worked closely with her to make su

22、re she stayed on course. Those connections made all the difference when she was trying to stay on track to graduation despite her illness.In the spring, COVID-19 added additional obstacles（障碍）to her college journey, forcing her to find new ways to manage her time and keep herself motivated. Whats wo

23、rse, she also was laid off from her part-time job when stores closed, making it more difficult to pay for college.Despite all those obstacles, Briunna is on track to graduate with her nursing classmates in December 2021 and already is planning for what comes after she earns her bachelors degree in n

24、ursing. ( ) 24. What inspired Briunna to be a nurse?A. Her interest in caring for others.B. The influence from nurses in her family.C. Her part-time job in a local hospital.D. The experience of tending to her mother. ( ) 25. What does the underlined word “bump” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Disease. B. Ba

25、rrier. C. Crossing. D. Failure.( ) 26. How did Briumna stick to her nursing program during illness? A. By attending classes with the aid of her classmates.B. By seeking help from medical experts on the Internet.C. By communicating with her classmates and professors.D. By taking more courses than oth

26、er nursing majors.( ) 27. What can we learn from Briumnas story? A. Actions speak louder than words.B. Many hands make light work.C. Nothing is difficult to a willing heart.D. One good turn deserves another. CFeeling hungry? Then whats the easiest way to satisfy your hunger? Many of us will reach fo

27、r a takeaway menu and order some delicious- but possibly unhealthy -food. And our increasingly busy and stressful lives add to our need to buy ready-made food on the go or delivered to home.Eating options are endless, and new technology means we can feed our desires at the push of a button. Takeaway

28、 delivery apps make ordering food quick and convenient, and during the recent coronavirus（冠状病毒）crisis, it provided a lifeline to those stuck at home with nothing to cook or who lacked the skills to prepare a meal for themselves. Its estimated that in the UK alone, people eat three million takeaway m

29、eals a day, and the three biggest delivery apps together offer a choice of 100 dishes from 60, 000 restaurants.Its no wonder we are tempted to skip the grocery shopping, bypass the kitchen, and enjoy something that someone else has prepared. But ordering a pizza, a spicy curry or a box of noodles, c

30、an come at a price both financially and to our health. Eating too much processed and unhealthy fast food has some effect on obesity and the risk of developing certain diseases. A few years ago, The BBC Good Food Nation Survey found that most people ate fast food on average two days per week. But, in

31、 the 16 to 20-year-old category, one in six ate fast food at least twice a day.Of course, reducing salt, sugar and fat is one way to make takeaway food healthier, as well as offering smaller portion sizes. But the best advice is to find a cooking book and try making your own healthy meal. And if you

32、 havent got time, try ordering a healthier alternative from the menu.( ) 28. What has made ordering and delivering takeaway food easy? A. The fast-pace lifestyle. B. Takeaway delivery apps.C. The coronavirus crisis. D. Lack of cooking skills.( ) 29. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3? A. Processe

33、d food is usually sold at a low price. B. Its unbelievable for people to enjoy fast food.C. Fast food does less harm to the health of adults.D. The youth consume fast food more frequently.( ) 30. According to the article, how can you eat most healthily? A. Preparing meals yourself. B. Eating in larg

34、e restaurants.C. Eating takeaway occasionally D. Adding vegetables and fruit. ( ) 31. Whats the text mainly about? A. The popularity of takeaway. B. The necessity of cooking at home.C. The harm caused by takeaway. D. The dilemma takeaway faces.DEngineers at Zhejiang University have created China s f

35、irst brain- like computer, named Darwin Mouse, that can copy the way in which a human brain works and solve complex calculations while using a small amount of the energy used by traditional supercomputers.Though the technology is still in its early stages, experts say it could be used to run large,

36、real-time simulations（模拟）and make new discoveries in chemistry, medicine and the neurosciences. It could also be used to revolutionize computer design, leading to more powerful and efficient artificial intelligence.Pan Gang, a professor at the universitys College of Computer Science and Technology,

37、said neuromorphic（神经形态）computing has been a focus of the international scientific and engineering communities for some time and is considered one of the key methods to overcome the major computing challenges for artificial intelligence. The Darwin Mouse represented a “major milestone achievement” in

38、 Chinas brain-like computing technology.In late 2018, the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom, upgraded its neuromorphic supercomputer SpiNNaker to host a million processors, enabling it to perform 2 trillion actions a second. This allowed the machine to run extremely large-scale real-tim

39、e simulations, such as modeling parts of the brain. The Darwin Mouse uses significantly fewer processors thanks to the latest developments in brain-like chips made in China, allowing it to perform far better.Another advantage is low energy costs. When information is transmitted, only neurons that re

40、ceive and process the signals are activated, while other neurons stay alseep, similar to how a brain works. As a result, the energy consumption can be reduced to a small part of that of conventional supercomputers.“We hope to keep evolving the Darwin series neuromorphic computer toward reaching huma

41、n levels of intelligence, thus achieving more powerful artificial intelligence with significantly less energy use. It is hopeful that brain-like computers will make their way into our daily lives as the hardware and software for the technology matures” Pan said.( ) 32. Which can be inferred about Da

42、rwin Mouse? A. Brain-like and easy to operate. B. Powerful and energy-saving.C. Traditional but efficient. D. Advanced but impractical.( ) 33. Why is SpiNNaker mentioned in paragraph 4? A. To show it can run more complex simulations.B. To prove no computers can compare human brains.C. To stress the

43、importance of brain-like chips.D. To highlight the advantage of Darwin Mouse.( ) 34. What is Professor Pans attitude to Darwin Mouse? A. Positive. B. Skeptical. C. Tolerant. D. Objective.( ) 35. What is the best title for the text? A. Outstanding Engineers of China.B. Brain-computer Makes First Appe

44、arance in China.C. Darwin Mouse a Famous mouse.D. Artificial Intelligence Has a Bright Future.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。Tips for Traveling Internationally with KidsTraveling anywhere with kids can be challenging, who can make or break the holiday for the whole fam

45、ily. 36 Not necessarily! Here are some practical tips on how to travel internationally with kids safely and stress-free. 37 Kids have a tiny attention span, so youll need to keep them engaged during the long voyage from takeoff to landing. Bring an armful of new toys, books, stickers, pencils and cr

46、ayons, and load your tablet with new apps. And bring some healthy snacks, too. Prioritize（优先考虑） sleep and food. These are two keys to kids happiness anywhere in the world: Keep them well-fed and well-rested. 38 Pick and choose late nights carefully. Build your agenda around your children. Dont be to

47、o ambitious and pack the days full. Leave lots of downtime. And always have snacks on hand for times when the next meal is nowhere in sight. Provide options and plans. Let the kids know your plans early, and even let them in on the decision-making process by giving them some options each day. Being

48、responsible for and aware of the travel plan will enable the kids to experience a sense of achievement. 39 Be open to unexpected discoveries. Traveling with kids will open new worlds and new possibilities you could never imagine; for example, a local invites you for dinner or a fisherman offers to s

49、how you his boat. 40 These are often the most rewarding moments of any journey.A. Limit the toys.B. Prepare for long flights.C. When opportunity knocks go with it.D. Thus everything else will fall into place.E. It will reduce complaining greatly as well. F. Is it wise for parents to travel internati

50、onally with kids? G. Does it mean traveling abroad with kids is a tougher job? 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。William Kimbro spied a vehicle speeding past him while on 41 , so the officer managed to stop the car. He 42 the driver only to fi

51、nd an unbelievably 43 woman racing to get medical help for a 12-day-old baby.Mom threw open the door and 44 the baby to Kimbro for help. She 45 just after drinking some milk, the baby named Ryleigh struggled and then fell weak and 46 .Without 47 , Kimbro grabbed hold of the baby and made a（n） 48 to

52、recover her breath. “Come on, baby. Cry for me. Come on, open those eyes, sweetheart.” Those 49 words seemed to work. However, the baby started breathing and then stopped. Kimbro held her chin and rubbed her lip so 50 she started over breathing. Kimbro sighed in 51 and people around were applauding

53、everything the officer did to 52 the baby. 53 what he did, Kimbro received the Life-Saving Medal from Berkeley County. he also was 54 to Ryleighs first birthday 55 and was thrilled to be a part of her big day.When the doorbell rang at Kimbros home a bit later, in walked Ryleigh and her mom. They had

54、 a 56 for Kimbro, which almost brought him to tears. It was a card 57 : “Will you be my godfather?”Kimbro could 58 believe that and his 59 was “certainly”. What began as a most terrifying moment for a family with a baby on the point of death 60 forming an amazing relationship between an officer and

55、the baby whose life he saved.( ) 41. A. holiday B. business C. duty D. tour( ) 42. A. scolded B. approached C. fined D. seized( ) 43. A. disappointed B. amazed C. terrified D. excited( ) 44. A. sent B. offered C. submitted D. handed( ) 45. A. explained B. admitted C. complained D. realized( ) 46A. l

56、ifeless B. sensitive C. delicate D. troublesome( ) 47. A. doubt B. delay C. permission D. intention( ) 48. A. effort B. agreement C. decision D. suggestion( ) 49. A. colorful B. meaningful C. unique D. gentle( ) 50. A. constantly B. temporarily C. eventually D. frequently( ) 51. A. silence B. relief

57、 C. horror D. satisfaction( ) 52. A. hug B. rescue C. support D. feed( ) 53. A. Instead of B. In addition to C. Thanks to D. In spite of( ) 54. A. allowed B. made C. advised D. invited( ) 55. A. celebration B. ceremony C. congratulation D. decoration( ) 56. A. success B. delight C. glory D. surprise

58、( ) 57. A. writing B. saying C. showing D. printing( ) 58. A. hardly B. entirely C. mostly D. slightly( ) 59. A. reaction B. comment C. statement D. response( ) 60. A. turned out B. set about C. ended up D. took over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。Giant pandas are seen as li

59、ving proof 61 conservation works, the numbers of which in the wild are recovering after years of decline.The distinctive black and white bear 62 （regard ）as an “umbrella species”. That means Protecting the mountain forests 63 they live has been good for many other animals, including birds and small

60、animals that mainly feed on meat.Yet, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Ecology Evolution, its a 64 （complete）different story for larger predators（食肉动物） such as leopards and wolves. Asian wild dogs have disappeared from 95% of areas set up 65 （protect） pandas in the 1960s. Leo

61、pards, wolves and snow leopards have also been found much 66 （few） than before. Scientists in China say these four predators are being driven 67 near extinction by illegal hunting and destruction of 68 （they） habitat.Conservation efforts have often been based on protecting specific species such as t

62、he panda. But experts argue for a new approach that 69 （aim） to protect whole ecosystems, rather than focusing on a single species. Thus, the 70 （disappear） of larger predators will hopefully slow down.第四部 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；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。文中有10处语言错误。每处错误仅涉及一

63、个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加: 在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写上该加的词。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）不计分。While in the three grade, I got to like the library in my hometown and the gently librarian. And it occupied a place in my heart since then. I used to spend most of

64、my spare time in a library every weekend. At first I could only chose to read childrens books. Later on, I became interested foreign classic work, which greatly broadened my horizons. Having read plenty of books, and I tried writing articles and contributing them to magazines. I still remember how t

65、hrilled it was to see one of my articles publishing in a magazine. It is reading books and writing articles, I think, that adds more pleasure to my life.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）你校正在举行英语演讲比赛，作为一名参赛选手，请你以如何减少食物浪费为题，写一篇演讲稿，内容包括: 1. 食物浪费的现状；2. 减少食物浪费的措施。注意: 1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头结尾已给出。Dear teachers a

66、nd classmates,_Thats all. Thank you!高二英语参考答案第一部分 听力1-5 BBABA 6-10AC CA C 11-15 AC BAB 16-20 BCBAC第二部分 阅读理解21-25 CADDB 26-30 CCBDA 31-35 DBDAB 36-40 GBDEC第三部分 语言知识运用第一节41-45 CBCDA 46-50 ABADC 51-55 BBCDA 56-60 DBADC第二节61. that 62 is regarded 63. where 64. completely 65. to protect 66. Fewer 67. to68.

67、 their 69 aims/is aimed 70 disappearance第四部分 写作第一节 短文改错While in the three grade, I got to like the library in my hometown and the gently librarian. And it Third gentle hasoccupied a place in my heart since then. I used to spend most of my spare time in a library every weekend. At first I thecould on

68、ly chose to read childrens books. Later on, I became interested in foreign classic work, which greatly choose worksbroadened my horizons. Having read plenty of books, and I tried writing articles and contributing them to magazines. I still remember how thrilled it was to see one of my articles publi

69、shing in a magazine. It is readingthrilling publishedbooks and writing articles, I think, that adds more pleasure to my life.add第二节 书面表达One possible version:Dear teachers and classmates,Good morning! Im honored to be here and say something about how to reduce food waste.As we all know, food waste is

70、 becoming increasingly severe in our country. Whether in restaurants or school canteens large quantities of food are thrown away after each meal. Therefore, its high time that we did something about it.To reduce food waste, the first thing to do is order just as much food as we can eat. Besides, its also a good habit to take what is left over home when we eat out. Last but not least, we should take every chance to educate people not to waste food. I firmly believe that every small act can make a great difference.Thats all. Thank you!