河南省洛阳市豫西名校2020-2021学年高二英语下学期3月第一次联考试题.doc

1、河南省洛阳市豫西名校2020-2021学年高二英语下学期3月第一次联考试题（考试时间：100分钟试卷满分：120分）第一部分听力（略）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。AAfter a long period of lockdown （禁闭）,now it is time to relax. Head out to find surprising holiday decorations to warm your heart and make your season bright.

2、 Come on, light shows are waiting for you.Holiday Lights on the BoardwalkTake a walk by the ocean and experience a holiday light display along the Long Beach Boardwalk, dusk to p. m. daily and weekends through mid-january, from Long Beach to Park Avenue.Free, 516-432-6000. You can also check the sto

3、res along Park Avenue for more holiday lights.Town of Islip Holiday Light ShowBring the family to see the lights from the comfort and safety of personal vehicles as you drive through the 1/8-mile light display on the grounds of historic Brookwood Hall. Decorations have been given by Parks, Recreatio

4、n and Cultural Affairs and Public Works staff.Cheap, 516-433-6742. From 5 p. m. to 8 p. m. Dec. 22； Brookwood Hall Park.Suffolk County Holiday Lights ShowThe Suffolk Countys drive-through display features two miles of holiday-themed lights ； opens from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. through Dec. 30. Closed Dec.

5、 24-25. Tickets will be sold at the gate and payment can be made with credit cards only, no cash, $25； $22 on Dec. 30.Monday through Friday： 631-543-6622.Christmas HouseIndoor family-friendly walk through holiday experience, highlights include a real snow room ： 3 to 11 p. m. Monday-Thursday ； 3 p.

6、m. to 1 a. m. Friday ； 10 a. m. to 1 a. m. Saturday ； 10 a. m. to 11 p. m. Sunday through January. Guests must wear masks, maintain social distancing and purchase tickets with assigned arrival time in advance online.$30 for adults, $25 for kids aged 10 and younger, 631 - 591 - 0455.21. Which light s

7、how is free of charge?A. Christmas House.B. Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk.C. Town of Islip Holiday Light Show.D. Suffolk County Holiday Lights Show.22. What should visitors call if they want to enjoy holiday-themed lights?A. 516432-6000.B. 516433-6742.C. 631-543 -6622.D. 631-591-0455.23. What must

8、 visitors do when visiting Christmas House?A. Visit the real snowroom.B. Take the familymembers.C. Book tickets aheadof time.D. Buy tickets withcreditcards.BFor the past decade, Noutsady has been working with the Power Construction Corporation of China（POWERCHINA） and grown into an experienced and r

9、eliable staff member of its Laos branch company.Noutsady, born in 1986 in central Laos hilly Hin Heup District, went to the capital Vientiane alone at the age of 21 to look for a job and go on with her study. In 2009, with sound knowledge of accounting and favorable English communication skills, she

10、 stood out from many applicants and became an employee of POWERCHINAs Lao Cement（水泥）Industry Co. , Lid. Noutsady showed her talent and ability soon in the accounting position, completing nearly 200 payments for more than 50 downstream carriers every month, timely and accurately.Working and spending

11、time together has brought Noutsady and her Chinese colleagues closer. “I feel great with POWERCHINA, and I will try to achieve the same like POWERCHINA to keep promises and make promises valuable and start a new life here, Noutsady told reporters.When talking about the cement products of the company

12、, Noutsady is full of pride. We are one of the earliest cement producers in Laos, she said. From the many hydropower（水力发电） plants around the country to the broad 450th Anniversary Avenue in the capital and the splendid Lao National Convention Center, even many house buildings in my hometown, our cem

13、ent is used.”In the last decade, the Lao lady has not only seen the development of the cement company, but also set up her own small family. Now, Noutsady lives with her daughter in a comfortable apartment provided by the company. At the end of 2019, she was honored as an outstanding foreign employe

14、e of POWERCHINA. Another new decade has begun and I will value it even more, loving my daughter, loving my life and loving my POWERCHINA, said Noutsady.24. What does Noutsady do in the company?A. An interpreter.B. An accountant.C. A salesperson.D. A reporter,25. What does Noutsady think of her caree

15、r?A. Worthwhile.B. Competitive.C. Challenging.D. Unique.26. What does the author want to tell us in Paragraph 4?A. Many power plants have been built in Laos.B. Laos has changed a lot in the past ten years.C. Noutsady is satisfied with her achievements.D. Cement of POWERCHINA is popular in Laos.27. W

16、hich can be a suitable tide for the text?A. A Successful Lao Woman Living in China.B. POWERCHINAs Significant Influence on Laos.C. Valuable Memories of a Lao Lady Working in China.D. Noutsadys 10-year Experience in a Chinese Company.CMore than two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight

17、 and half of them are trying to lose weight. According to a recent study, led by Evan Forman, a psychology professor from Drexel University, a smartphone app called OnTrack can predict ahead of time when users are likely to lapse （放弃）in their weight loss plans and help them stay on track.People on w

18、eight loss plans often experience lapses, which can prevent successful weight loss or even lead to weight regain, according to Forman. The study evaluated the effectiveness of the app among weight loss program participants and individuals attempting to follow an online weight management plan from We

19、ight Watchers for eight weeks.OnTrack uses advanced statistical methods-machine learning to learn over time a users individual patterns of eating. Specifically , it learns patterns that are predictive of staying on ones weight loss plan and patterns that are predictive o lapsing from ones plan. When

20、 the app detects the risk of lapsing is high, it sends a special coaching message that matches the reasons someone is at risk. For example, the app can predict a person is eating late at night because of being bored at home with tempting （诱人的）food. The predictions get better over time as the app lea

21、rns a users behavioral patterns.According to Forman, over the course of the study, participants averaged a3. 13 percent weight loss and reduction in unplanned lapses. The next step is clinical（临床）trial to confirm the apps ability as a weight loss tool.28. What is OnTrack used to do?A. To keep track

22、of phones.B.To plan route for its users.C. To predict possible mental disease.D.To help stick to weight loss plans.29. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A. The basic principles of OnTrack.B.The main patterns of healthyeating.C. The importance of weight loss plans.D.The development of machinelearning.

23、30. Which of the following would Forman agree with?A. OnTrack may have side effects.B. OnTrack is popular among young people.C. OnTrack does very well in predicting lapses.D. OnTrack is a clinically proven weight loss tool.31. Why does the author write the text?A. To give tips on losing weight.B. To

24、 introduce a smartphone app.C. To analyze what leads to lapses.D. To encourage people to keep fit.DFathers in France will now get double the paid paternity leave (产假)，President Emmanuel Macron announced this week. Starting next summer, dads will receive 28 days paid leave. When a baby arrives in the

25、 world, there is no reason it should be just the mother who takes (are of it, Macron said in the announcement.It stands in sharp contrast to the dire state of paternity leave in the US, where there is no federal paid parental leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act grants (准予)some mothers and father

26、s the ability to lake 12 weeks unpaid leave and return to a protected job, depending on the size and type of the company. But the law leaves many parents at the mercy of the state in which they live (only three, California, New Jersey. and Rhode Island, grant paid leave) or their employers individua

27、l plans.According to the National Partnership for Women and Families, only 9 percent of US companies offer paid paternity leave to all male employees. Some companies offer more paid leave for mothers and less for fathers, essentially ensuring that taking care of a new child is a womans responsibilit

28、y.Even when paternity leave is an option, many fathers dont take it, due to fear of losing their standing - or, even worse, their job. In fact, 76 percent of fathers are back to work within a week after the birth or adoption of a child.Studies have shown that paternity leave can set the tone for fat

29、hers long-term relationships with their children and families. Children whose fathers took at least two weeks of paternity leave reported feeling closer to their dads even nine years later, according to a joint study of sociology professors at Ball State University and Ohio State University, which a

30、lso found that paternity leave is linked to lower divorce rates. In Europe, data found that fathers are “more likely to remain involved in parenting and to equally divide household chores with their partners if they take time off after their children arrive.32. How long can French fathers rest befor

31、e announcement?A. 28 days.B. 14 days.C. 12 weeks.D. 4 weeks.33. What does the underlined word dire mean in the second paragraph?A. Horrible.B. Wonderful.C. Acceptable.D. Positive.34. Why do some American Lit hers choose not to take the paternity leave?A. They may take the risk of being unemployed.B.

32、 Its womensduty to look after the new born child.C. Their companies dont have the right to let fathers take it.D. They are unwilling to accompany their wives and children.35. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. Changes of the relationship of the family.B. A science report made by sociology pr

33、ofessors.C. Some advantages of fathers taking paternity leave.D. The benefits of fathers sharing household chores.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。Researchers hope to have peoples brains scanned to improve creativity in the workplace or classroom. If you dont have that adv

34、anced tool for stimulating （刺激）your brain and are looking to think out of the box, we have good news. 36 Change your surroundings.Data support that creativity “ nudges（推动力） can come from changes as small as a warmer cup of coffee or different colors in the room. Try switching some of the objects on

35、your desk. 37 However, making any possible adjustment could translate to a creativity boost（激励）.Broaden what youve learned.When was the last time you learned something about medieval architecture? 38 Research suggests that broadening your knowledge by way of unfamiliar topics encourages new ideas an

36、d creative thinking.Pay attention to and record new ideas.As people age, they tend to come up with fewer creative ideas. When a small component of an idea comes to you, start making it a point to preserve it. 39 Research has shown that recording your new ideas is likely the most valuable aspect of b

37、oosting creativity.40 Its known that challenges act as a catalyst（催化剂）for us to think creatively and come up with new ideas or solutions. So think about the primary issues and questions in your field and practice brainstorming open-ended solutions.A. Challenge yourself in new ways.B. Exercise your c

38、reativity whenever and wherever.C. Perhaps you dont have much control over your study environment.D. But the key to this is devoting more time in your day to actively thinking.E. Weve got research-backed tips for improving your creativity outside the lab.F, Now might be the time to take an in-person

39、 course or turn to an online course.G. This can be done by recording it on a smart phone or writing it in a notebook.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45）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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的 最佳选项。I took a hard fall on my right wrist and hand in the middle of our third game of the hi

40、gh school basketball season. 41 , that just happened to be my shooting hand.According to a specialist, I had a major break in my radius（桡骨）.Although bad news, I was somewhat 42 to learn that I wouldnt need an operation. Only time would 43 this wound. I was 44 to wear a cast （石青）on my right wrist for

41、 eight weeks.Almost immediately, due to the 45 of my shooting hand, I devoted myself to learning to 46 left-handed. It was a daily 47 , but I was committed to using this time to 48 and come back even stronger than before.Eight weeks later, my cast was finally 49 However, my right hand and wrist had

42、become very 50 due to the eight weeks of inactivity. My previous shooting accuracy 51 I had to decide whether I should quit or devote myself to being the best I could be? Finally, I 52 the latter. I committed myself to a simple 53 : to make 1 ,000 shots a day. I wanted to return to my pre-injury 54

43、. A thousand shots a day is a major commitment, but Im 55 to say I kept that commitment until my freshman year in college.I finally 56 some major goals in basketball. Being 57 early in my career played a huge role in my development as a successful player.Adversity （逆境）presents 58 . Never ever stop 5

44、9 yourself and go after your goals. My dream came true and it 60 1 ,000 shots a day.41. A. UndoubtedlyB. HopefullyC. UnfortunatelyD. Surprisingly42. A. impatientB. relaxedC. unconsciousD. puzzled43. A. proveB. discoverC. hideD. cure44. A. requiredB. wishedC. taughtD. permitted45. A. gesturesB. movem

45、entsC. possibilitiesD. limitations46. A. shakeB. driveC. shootD. write47. A. recordB. struggleC. entertainmentD. assessment48.A. pauseB. appreciateC. improveD. compromise49. A. replacedB. adoptedC. fixedD. removed50. A. dirtyB. weakC. impressiveD. painful51. A. sufferedB. survivedC. deservedD. confi

46、rmed52. A. rememberedB. obtainedC. choseD. changed53. A. lifeB. goalC. designD. reason54. A. abilityB. lookC. comfortD. wisdom55. A. hesitantB. tiredC. proudD. worried56. A. setB. achievedC. identifiedD. missed57. A. injuredB. honestC. cautiousD. gifted58. A. competitionsB. imaginationsC. accidentsD

47、. opportunities59. A. believing inB. showing offC. thinking ofD. calming down60. A. stood forB. corresponded withC. developed intoD. started with第二节（共10小题;每小题L5分，满分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。Normally, youd struggle 61 （limit） your teens time spent at home on social media and in the virt

48、ual（虚拟）world. But when teens have access to social media, they do well, 62 （feel） connected to their peers（同龄人）and having a sense of belonging. Also, you certainly dont want your kids to feel isolated （孤独的），as feelings of isolation can lead to 63 （ anxious） and depression.Additionally, keep in mind

49、that social distancing, also referred to 64 physical distancing, doesnt mean the same thing as emotional distancing. 65 （ general） , your teens must maintain physical distance from peers, as well as others outside your household. But they can and should stay emotionally connected with their peers, w

50、hich 66 （ give） them the opportunity to sort out and discuss the feelings they have about the current state of 67 （event） in our world and in their world. 68 is important that they understand that others are feeling the way they are.Talk to your kids about how they engage with their peers. Teens I t

51、alk to not only look forward to connecting virtually with individual peers 69 enjoy group video chats as well. Teens are also staving connected to their peers by playing video games together online. Some use the video-sharing social networking platform TikTok and create their own short videos. This,

52、 70 （use） properly, can be fun and engaging.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共小题;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.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改1。处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Over five thousands

53、 people have come together in our city to take part this years Kite Festival. The sky is blue but the wind is gentle, which is ideal for fly kites. This event is good for us to understand our culture. The annually kite festival is not only a local event but also a big chance for people to visit your

54、 city. The event attracts to kite flyers aged from 2 to 70. There were all kinds of kites in the sky, such as terrible dragons and beautiful eagles. Apart from kites, a festival also includes other activities such as Chinese singing and dancing, as well as Kung Fu shows. People can spent the day hap

55、pily in the festival.第二节书面表达（25分）假如你是李华，你的英国网友Jerry打算今年暑假来安徽黄山旅游,来信询问一些黄山的基本情况。请你用英语给他写封回信，内容包括：1.黄山位于安徽省南部，闻名中外；2.黄山以奇松、怪石等著称；3.黄山是中国传统绘画和文学的常用主题之一。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头、结尾已给出，不计入总词数。参考词汇:黄山 Mount Huangshan；奇松 uniquely shaped pine trees；怪石 breathtaking rocks Dear Jerry,. . . . .Yours,Li Hua