河南省名校联盟2020-2021学年高二英语上学期12月联合考试试题.doc

1、河南省名校联盟2020-2021学年高二英语上学期12月联合考试试题考生注意：1.本试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。2.请将各题答案填写在答题卡上。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题。每段对话仅读一遍。例: How much is the shirt?A.19.15. B.9.18.

2、 C.9.15.答案是C。1. What is the time now?A. 8:20. B. 8:10. C. 8:00.2. What is the woman complaining about?A. The broken computer system. B. A mistake in her bill. C. The long wait.3. How does Jim probably feel now?A. Surprised. B. Curious. C. Disappointed.4. Where are the speakers?A. In a zoo. B. In a b

3、ookstore. C. In a library.5. What do we know about the woman?A. She has decided to go to business school.B. She was asked to give up science.C. She will not be a successful manager.第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，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

4、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 does the woman say about her grandfather?A. He works in a company now. B. He has white hair. C. He wears glasses.7. How old is the womans grandmother?A. 60. B. 65. C. 70.听第7段材料，回答第8,9题。8. What caused the accident?A. A black car. B. A black dog. C. A white car.9.

5、When did the accident happen?A. At about 8:30. B. At about 8:40. C. At about 9:00.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How long did the man stay in the zoo?A. Three hours. B. Five hours. C. Six hours.11. What impressed the man most at the zoo?A. The dolphins. B. The pandas. C. The tigers.12. What will the woman do

6、next?A. See some pictures. B. Get her mobile phone. C. Make a phone call.13. What is the woman?A. A doctor. B. A headmaster. C. An expert.14. What should the man eat?A. Processed food. B. Fruits and vegetables. C. Pork.15. Where should the man eat?A. At the dining hall. B. At the university hospital

7、. C. At the restaurant.16. How does the man probably feel after talking with the woman?A. Relaxed. B. Worried. C. Confused.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the speech mainly about?A. The benefits of doing sports.B. Sports in different places.C. The way to do sports well.18. Why do people in Austria lik

8、e skiing?A. It is good for peoples health.B. There are big mountains and cold winters.C. It helps people there enjoy beautiful scenery.19. Which countrys people like kite flying?A. Switzerland. B. Australia. C. Thailand.20. Which sport do the Swiss people love to do?A. Skiing. B. Surfing. C. Mountai

9、n climbing.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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMicrosofts second console(操纵台)is now official, and its called the Xbox Series S.What is the Xbox Series S?Earlier this year, Microsoft released the Xbox Series X. This next-generation console is due

10、 out just before Christmas, and promises amazing 8K pictures. It is aimed at buyers on a budget.Xbox Series S featuresThe first thing to note is that its an all-digital console with no disc tray(托盘)to keep costs down. Sony has already offered up much the same with its new PS5. And Microsoft responde

11、d to this trend with its all-digital Xbox One S, which came out last year.The new console comes with a new-version handle. And rather than being all-black like the Series X, the Series S has a white design with a large dark circle on its front.Xbox Series S release dateMicrosoft will release the Xbo

12、x Series S for sale on November 10. Thats the same day that the new-version Xbox Series X will come out. Theyll also be on sale for Black Friday, November 27, so we may see some free presents available then.Xbox Series S priceThe new Xbox Series S is the cheaper of Microsofts next-generation console

13、s. Itll cost you 249 in the UK, or 299 in the USA. Thats far cheaper than the Xbox Series X, which is set to retail at 449 or 499.21. What advantage does the Xbox Series S have?A. Its price is lower. B. Its size is bigger.C. It has more function. D. It looks more attractive.22. When will the Xbox Se

14、ries S be released?A. Earlier this year. B. On November 10.C. On November 27. D. On Christmas.23. Whats the purpose of the text?A. To show a design. B. To promote a technique.C. To advertise a product. D. To introduce a company.BI sat in my old room, looking at the football on the shelve, feeling it

15、 laughing at me.In college at Baylor, Id been a star wide receiver, dreaming of making it big in the NFL. But I wasnt picked in the NFL draft. Then I started as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts. However, I was cut in training camp.A week later, the Colts called me back to practice

16、. A second chance! Then something went wrong with my knee and I had to give it up. The next season, the Seattle Seahawks invited me to minicamp. They cut me at the end of the preseason.Was that my fate? How would I move forward? I wept bitter tears. Then I got a call unexpectedly. A guy asked me to

17、speak in his school. I wrote down all I should say. But the minute I stepped on stage, my mind went blank. I had no idea how to help these teens. All I could talk about was what Id been through.Those kids asked me questions afterward, hungry for more. I got a huge welcome, bigger than I ever got on

18、the football field. Thats when it hit me: You neednt be perfect to help people. All you have to be is real.My life was coming. Without planning it, I had a whole new calling. I began posting to YouTube every day. The videos took off, getting thousands of views. It was inspiring. The comments and que

19、stions came pouring in. People came to ask for advice and help Id never be able to offer if I were playing on Sunday.Today I do many speaking engagements. Every day I post a video and respond to all those questions from people, always speaking from the heart. Im still in progress. We all are, having

20、 so many ways to grow, and so much to learn and pass along.24. Which can best describe the authors dream of playing in the NFL?A. Unreal. B. Funny. C. Strange. D. Failed.25. How did the author feel when he was making the first speech?A. Confident. B. Pleased. C. Nervous. D. Bored.26. What can we kno

21、w about the author?A. He is warm-hearted. B. He is good-looking.C. He wants to be a player. D. He wants to ask for advice.27. What may be the best title for the text?A. Find a way to get success B. Be yourself to help othersC. Make progress little by little D. Stick to your dream to the endCLots of

22、studies are confirming that optimism supports physical and mental well-being. In a recent analysis of 15 separate studies involving more than 225,000 individual participants, doctor Alan Rozanski found that those who reported optimistic and positive thought patterns were less likely to have a heart

23、attack than others who were more pessimistic in their outlook.Rozanski called the data consistent across the studies. In every case, there was a strong relationship between optimism and a lower risk of disease, he told The New York Times, Optimists tend to take better care of their health. Theyre mo

24、re likely to exercise and eat better and are less likely to smoke.Biologically, pessimism is associated with higher levels of biochemical markers of inflammation(炎症)and stress. These levels impact a persons risk of diabetes, depression and other diseases.The psychology of optimism is as striking as

25、the biology, researchers say. Psychologist Julia K. Boehm says that positive thinkers tend to be effective problem-solvers. She said, Optimists tend to pursue skills that make a nice future a reality. Some of the skills that are associated with optimism are the ability to positively reconsider a cha

26、llenge as an opportunity, the awareness of flexible(灵活的)thinking and the feelings of appreciation for large and small positive events.The researchers note that optimism is only effective when its reliable. Pursuing positivity at all costs can actually backfire, leading us to ignore warning signs of

27、serious situations or deny the full reality of our emotional lives.In even more good news, the research also supports the idea that optimism can have a positive impact on health at any age. Rozanski says, Its never too early, and its never too late to develop optimism.28. Why are optimists healthier

28、?A. They never smoke. B. They choose better lifestyle.C. They get up early. D. They do exercise every day.29. Which of the following is a positive skill according to Julia?A. Valuing each chance. B. Keeping to an opinion.C. Solving problems quickly. D. Having a grateful heart.30. What does paragraph

29、 5 mainly tell us?A. To be an optimist needs high costs. B. To enjoy emotional lives is difficult.C. We should go after optimism properly. D. We should ignore warning signs in life.31. In which section of a newspaper can you read the text?A. Education. B. Technology. C. Culture. D. Psychology.DThe w

30、orlds first fully electric plane has flown successfully for almost 15 minutes. The worlds first fully electric commercial aircraft took its first test flight on Tuesday, taking off from the Canadian city of Vancouver and offering hope that airlines may one day end their polluting emissions(排放物).This

31、 proves that commercial aviation(航空)in all-electric form can work, said Roei Ganzarski, CEO of Seattle-based engineering firm MagniX. The company designed the planes motor and worked in partnership with Harbour Air, which carries half a million passengers a year between Vancouver, Whistler ski resor

32、t and nearby islands and coastal communities.Ganzarski said the technology would mean significant cost savings for airlines, not to mention zero emissions. This means the start of the electric aviation age, he told reporters.Civil aviation is one of the fastest growing sources of carbon emissions as

33、 people increasingly take to the skies and new technologies have been slow to get off the ground. At 285 grammes of CO2 sent out per kilometre travelled by each passenger, airline industry emissions exceed those from all other transport, according to the European Environment Agency.The e-plane, a 62

34、-year-old, six-passenger DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver seaplane improved on with an electric motor, was piloted(驾驶)by Greg McDougall, founder and CEO of Harhour Air. For me that flight was just like flying a Beaver, but it was like a Beaver with electric steroids(激素). I actually had to turn off the powe

35、r button, he said. Greg took the plane in a short circle along the Fraser River near Vancouver International Airport in front of around 100 onlookers soon after sunrise.32. Whats special about the electric plane?A. It is an automatic transport. B. It is environmentally friendly.C. It was designed by

36、 MagniX. D. It can fly for a very long distance.33. What does the technology mean to airlines?A. It brings them good service quality. B. It improves their efficiency.C. It helps them save cost. D. It ensures the safety of flight.34. Which of the following can replace the underlined word exceed in pa

37、ragraph 4?A. are rich in B. are beneficial to C. are concerned about D. are more than35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The electric plane is very fast. B. The electric plane is easy to pilot.C. Greg will pilot the electric plane again. D. Greg is the designer of the electric plane.

38、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。If you love to travel and participate in activities that help others or have an impact on the world, you may consider a volunteer trip. 36 , because there are many people in the world who need aid. A volunteer trip can take you to know pl

39、aces an change your whole world view. 37 . Traveling to a destination, you volunteer your time to an organization. There are options for volunteer trips throughout the world. You probably have a favorite cause, which has an organization that puts together volunteer trips.No matter what age you are,

40、there is a volunteer trip there suiting your travel interests and match your skills. School age children have plenty of options for volunteer trips. They offer a chance to learn how to serve others. 38 . Although it requires more independent research to find a volunteer trip, you are sure to find on

41、e that interests you.You can find more information on all different types of trips at VolunTourism.org, where you can learn about their vision of volunteer trips and many different options for trips. Whether you want to stay in your home state, or your favorite cause is outdoor activity, there are o

42、ptions for that. 39 .Volunteer trips are a great option for any traveler. They can take you far across the globe, or connect you more deeply with your own community. 40 , you are sure to have a trip that changes your life and gives you the opportunity to have an impact on the lives of others that yo

43、u may have never encountered otherwise.A. No matter what you choose to doB. A volunteer trip is actually what it sounds likeC. Volunteer trips are great for people of any ageD. You can help build houses, work on farms and moreE. You will find plenty of opportunities for a volunteer tripF. If you pre

44、fer to do faith-based projects, you will find many optionsG. These trips range in difficulty and are both national and international第三部分 语言知识运用(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，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Lucky, a black-and-white Boston Bull Terrier, had been owned

45、by a man, Fred, who had a mental disorder that required him to take medicine. This 41 made him sleep quite deeply, so Fred only took it at bedtime. Lucky 42 by his side.One night, Fred 43 his medicine, went to bed and fell asleep. The house wiring shorted and caught the house on 44 . Being under the

46、 medicines power, Fred just 45 to sleep. Lucky barked and barked, but Fred didnt 46 him Lucky wasnt a trained aid dog but just a special animal that 47 what to do.When Lucky realized Fred wasnt 48 up, he jumped into the middle of his chest and started licking his face. Fred finally woke up and 49 th

47、e house was on fire. He crawled out of the bedroom window.Once outside, Fred realized he had 50 his dog. He reached through the 51 and grabbed Lucky, pulling him to safety. After the fire, Fred had to move into an apartment where he couldnt have 52 . So he placed Lucky with a friend of his with the

48、intention that a good home should be 53 for him.My son and I saw an ad in the paper for a good home offering Lucky for 54 , and called. We brought him home. Weve 55 him for two years now, and he is four years old. Lucky inhaled(吸入)so much smoke the night of the fire that his 56 will never be normal

49、again. He sounds terrible, but he has the spirit of a lion.Lucky sleeps with me now. If the least little thing happens that is not 57 , Lucky jumps on me to make sure I wake up to 58 it out. I admire Lucky. Im 59 to have him around, and looking forward to being many more years with this brave and wo

50、rthy 60 .41. A. illness B. request C. condition D. medicine42. A. passed B. slept C. worked D. shouted43. A. took B. lost C. tested D. ignored44. A. fire B. sale C. time D. show45. A. began B. stopped C. continued D. refused46. A. feed B. hear C. like D. bear47. A. admitted B. asked C. knew D. taugh

51、t48. A. giving B. waking C. looking D. opening49. A. realized B. believed C. proved D. informed50. A. aimed at B. thought of C. left behind D. brought up51. A. wall B. door C. sheet D. window52. A. kids B. noises C. friends D. pets53. A. kept B. found C. decorated D. built54. A. cure B. protection C

52、. permission D. adoption55. A. raised B. missed C. trained D. appreciated56. A. diet B. bark C. figure D. thinking57. A. big B. quiet C. normal D. funny58. A, help B. point C. check D. put59. A. proud B. sorry C. likely D. determined60. A. spirit B. person C. promise D. companion第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分

53、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。Chinas first artificial intelligence(AI) theme park opened to public in early November, after 10 months repair of a municipal(市政的)park in northern Beijing. Newly 61 (apply) to the AI theme park, driverless shuttle buses and smart lamp posts can record exercise

54、 data. Besides, intelligent speakers that can 62 (instant)respond to human instructions have been installed in Haidian Park, 63 covers about 34 hectares near the Fourth Ring Road.The district government of Haidian and Internet company Baidu signed 64 agreement in January to jointly explore smart cit

55、y 65 (build). Haidian Park, which received about 1.2 million tourists last year, was chosen 66 (run) the pilot program. A total of 10 government 67 (department) and companies have participated in the rebuilding 68 the park over the past 10 months, said Che Jianguo from the districts park administrat

56、ion office.In recent years, Chinese high-tech companies 69 (set) foot in the AI industry, while the government also stressed in October that it would boost the development of the. 70 (country) new generation of artificial intelligence.第四部分 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

57、，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。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。Today, I bought a cup of coffee for the old lady which was selling fruits and vegetables in the market near our school. At firs

58、t, she was surprising and had a question mark on her face. She asked myself, What is this for? I replied, This is appreciation for all your hard works in this cold weather. Then, she had bright smile on her face and was very happy. The look on her face made me proudly. Now, I realize in that every part of the world had a connection. The biggest thing I need to learn is what to connect and I believe that kind is the master key.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假如你是李华，为了帮助贫困地区的学生，上周日你校举办了募集旧衣物的活动。请你就此用英语写一篇短文。内容包括：1.活动的目的；2.活动的过程；3.你的感悟。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。