1、山东学情2021年12月份高二质量检测英语试题(人教版)考试用时120分钟 分值150分注意事项：1.答题前，将自己的姓名、班级、考号填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。2.请将答案正确填写在答题卡上。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。1. How did the man
2、feel about the opera?A. Greatly pleased. B. A little dissatisfied. C. Terribly disappointed.2. When will Linda celebrate her birthday?A. On December 20th. B. On December 25th. C. On December 30th.3. Why does the man want to spend the weekend in New York?A. To attend meetings. B. To go sightseeing. C
3、. To visit his cousin.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A bank. B. A colleague. C. A robbery.5. Where are the speakers?A. On a plane. B. In a cinema. C. At a ticket office.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
4、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 is the woman doing?A. Telling a joke. B. Selling a ticket. C. Giving advice.7. What will the man do next?A. Wait for the price to drop. B. Reserve an airline ticket. C. Prepare for a holiday party.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Who is the man probably talking to?A. A h
5、otel clerk. B. A saleswoman. C. A waitress.9. Why does the man probably need to wait around 15 minutes?A. He forgot to make a booking in advance.B. The grocery store is crowded with people.C. There isnt an empty table in the non-smoking area.10. What is the man going to do next?A. Have something to
6、drink. B. Pick up his wife. C. Shop for snacks.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What is the mans nationality?A. Chinese. B. American. C. French.12. How old was the man when his parents brought him to Paris?A. 19 years old. B. 9 years old. C. 9 months old.13. Where does the woman decide to go this winter?A. Chin
7、a. B. Thailand. C. America.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Strangers. B. Fellow travelers. C. Co-workers.15. What does the man like most about Chongqing?A. The food. B. The locals. C. The scenery.16. How long is the man planning to stay in Chongqing?A.
8、Five days. B. Seven days. C. Nine days.17. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman is a bank teller. B. The man is fond of football.C. The woman likes hot dishes very much.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. How many standards should Chinas national flower meet?A. 3. B. 4. C. 5.19. Why do most people
9、 choose the peony to be Chinas national flower?A. It is praised by many modern Chinese poems.B. It has a 5,000-year history in China.C. It has strong economic value.20. Whats the speakers attitude toward the voting result?A. Objective. B. Supportive. C. Disapproving.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.
10、5分，满分37.5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。ADoes it seem like hotel costs just go up and up? Its true that they rise each year, sometimes significantly. When determining which hotel has the best deal, you dont just want to look at the nightly rate anymore. There are so many other fac
11、tors to consider to help you save money, both before you book and during your stay. Here are some tips to help you make the best decision.Go out to eatThough room service sounds really appealing, prices for food on the menu can be twice as much as you would pay for the same food at a restaurant. Tip
12、s are always included in the tab and usually masked as a delivery charge. Most guests dont know this and add a tip to the bill when the waiter brings their food.Ask for a corner roomThough this wont technically save you any money, corner rooms are usually a bit larger than regular rooms, which give
13、you a better deal for your money. Once you check in, ask if one of these rooms is available. This is easier if you show up close to check-in time, but before the flood of guests show up to get their keys. You can also call ahead and request a corner room with your existing reservation.Bring your own
14、 snacksAnything is better than the rates for items in the mini bar. The prices are horrible and dont even think about trying to replace it with the same item later.Avoid the weekendHotels in popular destinations regularly raise their rates on Fridays and Saturdays. In some cases, it can be as much a
15、s three times more than Sunday through Thursday nights.21. What is the aim of this text?A. How to choose a good hotel. B. How to save money.C. How to increase the nightly rate. D. How to decrease the tips.22. Which service cost you more?A. Room service. B. Go out to eat.C. Ask for a corner room. D.
16、Bring your own snacks.23. When is a good choice to book a hotel?A. Fridays. B. Saturdays. C. Sundays. D. Holidays.BOn a sunny afternoon, Andreas Fath climbed out of a river in Paducah. A small crowd was on hand to witness his setting a new world record. This man had just finished swimming the entire
17、 length of the Tennessee River-1, 049 kilometers. And he did it in just 34 days!As a chemist from Hochshule Furtwangen University, the 52-year-old man had taken on this swim for science. His primary goal was not to get his name into Guinness World Records. What really drove this swim was a desire to
18、 make people aware of the seriousness of water pollution.Faths crew included his family. Martin Knoll, who helped organize Faths swim, also took part. Knoll is an environmental scientist at the University of the South. He describes this swim as a vehicle for getting people interested in water qualit
19、y and how we pollute water without realizing it.It took Fath 34 days to swim the rivers length. Along the way, his crew took measurements of the waters temperature and pH. They also recorded weather and the speed of the rivers currents(涌流). As for the Tennessee River, they collected daily water samp
20、les. A small plastic device attached to one leg of Faths wet suit sampled the chemical pollutants(污染物)through which he swam. Finally, Faths goal is to use such data to know what on earth results in water pollution. Then he wants to find ways to keep those chemicals out of the water.Back in Germany,
21、Fath and his students have finished examining their data. They plan to publish their findings soon. Identifying materials that hide in the river isnt only important for the animals that live there. Its also a way to protect human health, says Fath.24. What was the main purpose of Andreas Faths long
22、swim?A. To make history. B. To set a new world record.C. To bring attention to water pollution. D. To provide inspiration for scientific research.25. What did Martin Knoll think of this long swim?A. It was tiring. B. It was painful.C. It was interesting. D. It was meaningful.26. Why did Andreas Fath
23、 and his crew collect data along the way?A. To identify the sources of pollution. B. To learn a lot more about the currents.C. To know chemicals effects on water. D. To get pollutants removed from the water.27. What is Andreas Fath expected to do next?A. Analyze the collected data. B. Get the findin
24、gs published.C. Study how to improve health. D. Identify materials in other rivers.CHave you ever had the pleasure of popping the small air-filled bubbles that make up a sheet of bubble wrap(气泡膜包装)? If so, you know theres something highly satisfying about it. Have you ever wondered why people like b
25、ubble wrap so much?It turns out that there is some science behind the human connection to bubble wrap. Some experts believe its similar to the need to fidget(坐立不安). Do you click a pen or bounce your leg while youre listening? Maybe you like to draw aimlessly in the corners of your notes or squeeze a
26、 stress ball. These small actions are all types of fidgeting.While some people think fidgeting is distracting, its actually been shown to increase attention span. It also helps with the memory of information. Similarly, a study revealed that people report feeling more alert after popping bubble wrap
27、.The results also showed that people who popped bubble wrap were calmer afterward than those who did not. So, like fidgeting, popping bubble wrap may increase peoples ability to pay attention and remember what they learn.Experts also say the enjoyment of bubble wrap may be tied to human evolution. I
28、n other words, your brain is wired to enjoy it! Early humans had to be on their toes all the time. They needed to be ready to run from a predator(捕食者)at a moments notice.Today, people spend a lot of time sitting, especially at school and at work. As a result, the body may build a lot of muscle tensi
29、on from lack of movement.Popping bubble wrap helps relax that muscle tension. It reduces stress and anxiety. In fact, studies have shown that, sometimes, the human brain receives feel-good chemicals like dopamine after popping bubble wrap. So that may be why it feels so satisfying!28. According to P
30、aragraph 2, while feeling nervous or bored people probably .A. Sit still B. Keep silent C. Bounce the leg D. Chat with others29. What does the underlined phrase on their toes in paragraph 5 mean?A. mindful B. concentrated C. considerate D. aggressive30. Which of the following is not the benefit of p
31、opping bubble wrap?A. It reduces pressure and anxiety. B. It makes people calm and alert.C. It increases concentration ability. D. It strengthens peoples muscles.31. Where does the passage probably come from?A. A medical report. B. A science magazine.C. A chemistry paper. D. A fashion magazine.DIn o
32、ur daily lives, we spend a lot more time typing on a keyboard than writing with pencil and pen, so does handwriting still offer anything useful?Researchers tasked 42 adult volunteers with learning the Arabic letters from beginning: Some through writing it out on paper, some through typing it out on
33、a keyboard, and some through watching and responding to video instructions. Those in the handwriting group not only learned the unfamiliar letters more quickly, but they were also better able to apply their new knowledge in other areas-by using the letters to make new words and to recognize words th
34、ey hadnt seen before, for example.The real question is: Are there other benefits to handwriting that have to do with reading and spelling and understanding?While writing, typing, and visual learning were effective at teaching participants to recognize Arabic letters-learners made very few mistakes a
35、fter six exercise sessions-on average, the writing group needed fewer sessions to get to a good standard.Researchers then tested the groups to see how the learning could be generalized. In every follow-up test, using skills they hadnt been trained on, the writing group performed the best: naming let
36、ters, writing letters, spelling words, and reading words.While 42 people isnt a huge sample size for a study of this type, the trends reported by the study indicate that pen and paper still have an important role to play in learning, even as digital formats(格式)have come to control our communications
37、. And although adults were used in this particular experiment, the researchers say their findings should have relevance to children too. Several previous studies have also highlighted the advantages of copying as an aid to learning.Today pupils in schools spend far less time than they used to on han
38、dwriting skills and practice, for obvious reasons-but based on what this study shows, it wouldnt be wise to put away the pens and pencils permanently. Because with writing, youre getting a stronger representation in your mind that lets you support other types of tasks that dont in any way involve ha
39、ndwriting.32. How did the researchers get the conclusion?A. By making comparison. B. By studying document.C. By asking volunteers. D. By watching videos.33. In which part handwriting performs the best?A. Communicating with others. B. Reviewing the previous skills.C. Learning a new language. D. Setti
40、ng an example to kids.34. Why do pupils spend less time than they used to on handwriting skills?A. They dont like pencils and paper.B. The digital tools are more powerful today.C. Handwriting has nothing to do with study.D. Nobody forces them to practice handwriting skills.35. What might be the most
41、 suitable title for the text?A. Put down your keyboard. B. Pen will replace computers.C. Handwriting is out of time now. D. Handwriting is better in learning.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。Simple Tips to Increase Self-ConfidenceHaving confidence begins with having
42、a mind full of confident thoughts. A mind is controlled by you, therefore believing only the things that will bring you things you desire. Almost anyone in the world can have confidence. 36 . It is a matter of following these easy steps.1. Set goalsIts a great idea to keep a Goals Book and every tim
43、e something enters your mind youd like to achieve, list it in the book. Soon youll see a pattern among all your goals. 37 , you begin to see simple changes in your life. There is no greater joy in life than to realize a goal.2. 38 People usually cant tell you how you should live your life when its j
44、ust an expression of their own shortcomings. Dont allow the shortcomings of others to affect your life negatively. No one but you knows your interests and ambitions. Work in the direction of your true loves and ignore everything that enters your mind going against your own desires.3. Challenge your
45、beliefs 39 . If they are not, cross them out. You may find it difficult to get rid of some of the deep-rooted beliefs, but with true desire you can abandon negative beliefs about yourself and you will realize enormous benefit in growing self-confidence and self-esteem.4. Get startedDont expect chang
46、es right away and have patience in knowing that it takes time to be the person you wish to be. The wonderful thing about becoming a more self-confident person is that little benefits start taking shape almost immediately. 40 -as long as you continue to keep a positive outlook and display your confid
47、ence.As you achieve confidence, and find little moments of confidence coming closer and closer, all the things you desire will come to you easier than you ever imagined.A. Follow your heartB. They keep coming one after the otherC. Believe in a power greater than yourselfD. When you make conclusions
48、about your goalsE. If you maintain a confident position long enoughF. And, it is entirely easier than you may have once believedG. Examine all of your beliefs and determine if they are in line with the life you desire第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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
49、入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。An Ohio dad found a sweet way to ensure that his kids with special needs have employment opportunities. And now their business has become a community 41 !Joel Wegener decided to 42 an ice cream truck in April after 43 that it may be a challenge for his two 44 kids, Josh, 18, an
50、d Mary Kate, 21, to 45 a job offer because they both 46 from Down syndrome(唐氏综合征).Joel ended up buying the ice cream truck from another special needs family in Indiana before his wife 47 the name Special Neat Treats, in reference to their employees with special needs, a local newspaper reported.Then
51、, the family hit the road in their 48 and the response has been nothing but 49 . Almost every time I go out, I 50 a family with special needs or with some connection, Joel explained. Its just been an unbelievable 51 .So far, Joel said their business has exceeded(超出)expectations, with the truck havin
52、g 52 close to 5,000 desserts, according to a newspaper. Theyve started selling in the greater Cincinnati area and have plans to 53 the team of trucks next summer. No matter what your 54 are, theres something that you can do and you can 55 joy and interact with other people, this father added.41. A.
53、favorite B. burden C. symbol D. power42. A. pick B. rent C. repair D. purchase43. A. thinking B. forgetting C. realizing D. pretending44. A. silly B. adult C. educated D. blind45. A. receive B. design C. refuse D. post46. A. hear B. benefit C. learn D. suffer47. A. came up with B. gave up C. was fon
54、d of D. got rid of48. A. village B. community C. city D. town49. A. different B. cold C. positive D. surprising50. A. overlook B. find C. choose D. forgive51. A. manner B. dream C. business D. journey52. A. abandoned B. made C. sold D. sent53. A. expand B. organize C. leave D. form54. A. families B.
55、 parents C. neighbors D. disadvantages55. A. prevent B. spread C. affect D. store第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5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。Sam didnt seem like the kind of kid who could be 56 (depress). She was raised by a supportive family, had a great circle of friends, and 57 (know) as a hardwor
56、king student and talented athlete. 58 in her 10th grade year Sam suffered a series of injuries that prevented her from participating in sports. It set off a chain 59 (react). Normally social and outgoing, she began to isolate(孤立) 60 (she) for weeks at a time. Her nights became sleepless; she was una
57、ble to function during the daytime, making her mental state worse.Her mom realized that Sams behaviors 61 (clear) demonstrated that her daughter had been suffering from depression. She decided to take Sam to the hospital. During her hospital care, Sam learned 62 she could understand and be mindful o
58、f her feelings. Finally, she had a new confidence in herself that helped her identify herself 63 the strong person she is today.Now, 64 (major) in psychology, Sam as a happy and healthy college student plans to get her masters degree in social work so that she can help other kids. Thanks to her fami
59、ly, Sam was able to find the right place 65 (heal) at the right time.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华。你校英语报社将举行2021年度学校原创小说大赛，请你用英语给校英语报写一份通知。具体内容包括：1.举办学校原创小说大赛的目的；2.参赛要求及说明：(1)小说篇幅：500词左右；真实反映学生现实生活；(2)将稿件投给校英语报，截止日期：2021年12月30日；(3)学校外教任大赛评委。3.获奖者将被授予证书，以资鼓励。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Notice
60、of Fiction Writing Contest 2021 The School English NewspaperDec. 22nd, 2021第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Mothers GiftI grew up in a small town where the primary school was a ten-minute walk from my house. When the noon bell rang, I would race breathlessly home. My mother would be st
61、anding at the top of the stairs, smiling down at me.One lunchtime when I was in the third grade will stay with me always. I had been picked to be the princess in the school play, and for weeks my mother had rehearsed(排练)my lines so hard with me. But no matter how easily I acted at home, as soon as I
62、 stepped onstage, every word disappeared from my head. Finally, my teacher took me aside. She explained that she had written a narrators part(旁白员)to the play, and asked me to change roles. Her word, kindly expressed, still hurt, especially when I saw my part go to another girl.I didnt tell my mother
63、 what had happened when I went home for lunch that day. But she sensed my pain. Instead of suggesting we practice my lines, she asked if I wanted to walk in the yard.It was a lovely spring day and the rose vine was turning green. Under the huge trees, we could see yellow dandelions(蒲公英)in the grass
64、in bunches, as if a painter had sprinkled our landscape with gold. I watched my mother casually bend down by one dandelion. I think Im going to dig up all these weeds, she said, pulling it up by its roots. From now on, well have only roses in this garden.But I like dandelions, ”I protested. All flow
65、ers are beautiful -even dandelions.My mother looked at me seriously. Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way, doesnt it? She asked thoughtfully. I nodded, pleased that I had won her over. And that is true of people too, she added. Not everyone can be a princess, but there is no shame in that
66、. Realizing that she had guessed my pain, I started to cry as I told her what had happened. She listened and smiled encouragingly.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。But you will be a beautiful narrator, she said,After the play, I took home the dandelion.高二英语人教版参考答案第一部分 听力15 CABCA 610 CBCCA 1115 BC
67、AAB 1620 BABCA第二部分 阅读第一节：21-23 BAC 24-27 CDAB 28-31 CADB 32-35 ACBD 第二节：36-40 FDAGB 第三部分 语言知识运用第一节：41-45 ADCBA 46-50 DABCB 51-55 DCADB第二节: 56. depressed 57. was known 58. But 59. reaction 60. herself61. clearly 62. how 63. as 64. majoring 65. to heal第四部分 写作第一节NoticeofFictionWritingContest2021To enri
68、ch students school life and activate their enthusiasm for writing, the School English Newspaper is going to hold its annual Fiction Writing Contest. All contestants are required to create a 500-word English story, reflecting students true life. All entries should be submitted to the School English N
69、ewspaper before December 30th, 2021. The entries submitted will be carefully reviewed and graded by our foreign teachers. Winners of the contest will then be awarded with a certificate as encouragement. The School English Newspaper Dec. 22nd, 2021第二节Paragraph1:“But you will be a beautiful narrator,”
70、 she said, encouraging and comforting me as always as she did. My beloved mom, wearing a shining smile on her scarlet face, added. “The narrators part is important, too.” Thanks to her encouragement, which calmed me down gradually, and I began to accept that the narrator part was of vital significan
71、ce. Time went so fast that it reached to the performance day. At first I was still nervous, but it was at that very moment that I found a dandelion in my pocket. I knew my mom passed the flower to me, which meant to be in company with me.Paragraph2:After the play, I took home the dandelion. Mom care
72、fully gazed at the dandelion, gently pressed it into the dictionary and grinned happily as she did. “We were perhaps the only people who would press such a sorry-looking weed.” Though decades have passed, I constantly recall our precious lunchtimes being together, staying close to each other, bathed
73、 in the soft midday light. For this, I am forever grateful, because smiles on mothers face and her kind act foster a man like me now!.录音原文Text 1W: Hi, Mike. I heard you went to the Opera House. How was the opera you saw last Sunday?M: Dont mention it. It was not as good as I expected. I should have
74、watched the live matches at home.Text 2W: Hey David. Has Linda invited you to her 30th birthday party tonight?M: Yes. We can go there together, Anne. I remember you were born on Christmas Day.W: Yes. My birthday is in five days. Every year my family throw a huge party for me.Text 3M: Hello, Id like
75、a room.W: How long will you stay in New York?M: Im here for some meetings till next Friday, but Ill be free on the weekend. I want to take this chance to look around the Big Apple. So I can take some pictures for my cousin.Text 4W: Hey, Jack. Have you heard the bank where Abby works was robbed by a
76、gunman wearing a mask?M: Oh, yeah. I read about it in the paper this morning. Poor Abby. She must be badly frightened.Text 5M: Excuse me. Could you tell me what the movie will be?W: Well announce the movie at take-off.M: Thank you very much.W: Enjoy your flight.Text 6M: I need to fly to San Diego du
77、ring the New Year holiday.W: Time is running out. Youd better buy your ticket now.M: You must be kidding. Its only November.W: No. Seats are nearly selling out.M: I thought I would wait until December.W: I bet this is the first time youve ever flown during the New Year holiday. Well, listen to me. Y
78、ou really need to buy a ticket now.M: But maybe prices will be cheaper in December.W: Lower prices wont do you any good if there are no seats.M: Youre right.Text 7W: Good evening. Do you have a reservation?M: No, we dont.W: How many people are you together?M: Just two people. My wife is arriving in
79、five minutes.W: Would you like to sit in a smoking section, a non-smoking section or whatever comes open first?M: Well, we cannot put up with the smoking. SoW: I see. But Im awfully sorry. There are no vacancies in the non-smoking section now. Im afraid youll have to wait for a while.M: How long do
80、you think I have to wait?W: About fifteen minutes. Well offer you the menu so that you can look at it in advance.M: Okay. Im so thirsty. Can you give me a glass of water first?W: Sure. We always provide free drinks and snacks in the waiting area.Text 8M: Hi, Jennifer. Do you think the weather is too
81、 cold lately? Are you preparing to travel abroad?W: Yes, Im preparing to travel to some place which is lovely and warm. But I havent decided where to go yet.M: Well, I must say, Sanya or some cities of Thailand are the best choice.W: I feel the same. Im wondering whether to go to Thailand. Have you
82、ever been there?M: No, I havent.W: Have you ever traveled abroad?M: Yes. In fact, I was born abroad.W: Where were you born?M: China. Im not joking. I was made in China. My parents are Americans but I was born in Shanghai.W: Can you speak Chinese?M: No. We moved to Paris when I was young because of m
83、y mothers new job.W: How old were you then?M: I was nine.W: You were nine years old. And you cannot speak Chinese.M: No. I was 9 months old. Ha-Ha But my parents always speak highly of China.W: Great. It must be very charming. Now I make my mind to travel the country this winter.Text 9M: Nice to mee
84、t you. Im Nicholas. Everyone calls me Nick.W: Nice to meet you, too. My name is Christina. Well, your accent sounds interesting. Where are you from, Nick, if I may ask?M: Oh, I come from England.W: Do you like Manchester United?M: Mm Football is not my cup of tea.W: I see. Why did you come to Chongq
85、ing?M: For vacation. And Im really having a great time.W: What do you like the best about here?M: Well, the people are friendly and hospitable.W: Yes. Is the food too spicy for you?M: No. I eat spicy food every day. The hotter the better.W: How much longer will you stay here?M: Ive already been here
86、 for 5 days. I guess Im planning to stay 2 more days. Then Ill go home. Can I ask where you work?W: Sure. I work at the bank. And what about you?M: What a coincidence! I work at the bank as well.W: Are you also a bank teller?M: No Actually Im the banks chairman. Oh, I need to go now. By the way, its
87、 been a pleasure meeting you.Text 10W: According to the association, Chinas national flower should meet the following standards: First, it should originate in China and have a long history. Second, it should be beautiful in shape and color, to represent the Chinese culture and personality. Third, it
88、 should have a profound historical culture and be widely known to the public. Finally, it should be extensively used in many fields with an economic value that could benefit the public. While the peony(牡丹) has gained the greatest support in an online vote to be chosen as Chinas national flower. With
89、 these bright colors and an elegant image, it is called “King of the Flowers”. It has been a favorite of the Chinese people for quite a long time. Actually it could date back to the Tang Dynasty as the national flower. Whats more, it also has been used as a food and a traditional Chinese herb, which drives the economy. Many netizens said they didnt realize that China doesnt have its own representative flower. In fact, many people said they had already accepted the peony as the national flower years before they saw the vote.