1、河北省衡水市第十四中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期四调考试试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音部分结束前，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上。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. What do we know about the man?A. He wants to read more books. B. He gets hi
2、gh marks at school.C. He doesnt agree with the woman.2. Who is the man?A. The womans husband.B. The womans boss.C. A policeman.3. Where is the bus station?A. Its near the post office.B. Its two blocks down the street.C. Its on the right side of the street.4. Who is the woman probably speaking to?A.
3、A salesman.B. A manager.C. A repairman.5. What is the womans advantage to do the job?A. She has a lot of kids.B. She has work experience.C. She is strong enough for the job.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共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秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独
4、白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What are the speakers going to decorate?A. A classroom.B. Their home.C. A school hall.7. Where does the man suggest placing the Christmas tree?A. Far from the entrance.B. On the left of the entrance.C. On the right of the entrance.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Why does the woman talk to
5、the man?A. To change seats with him.B. To make friends with him.C. To ask him to make way for her.9. What does the man want the woman to do?A. Lend him her CD.B. Lend him a newspaper.C. Give him a piece of gum.10. Where does the conversation take place?A. On a plane.B. On a train.C. On a bus.听第8段材料，
6、回答第11至13题。11. What is wrong with Dick?A. He watches TV while eating.B. He has serious heart disease.C. He eats too much junk food.12. What does the man think of advertisements?A. They dont have any effect on people.B. They gradually change peoples attitude.C. They can change peoples attitude overnig
7、ht.13. What are the speakers going to do?A. Stop their son watching TV.B. Tell their son to eat what he watches.C. Inform their son of his potential health problem.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A big family.B. A long trip.C. A holiday plan.15. How will the woman
8、travel?A. By plane.B. By train.C. By car.16. Where does Tom live?A. On the West Coast.B. On the East Coast.C. In Montreal.17. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman likes going home.B. The man lives far from his parents.C. The woman failed to get a flight ticket.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. W
9、hat can we learn from the speaker?A. Kissing is forbidden in the US schools.B. Kissing is good manners in the US.C. There are rules for kissing in the US.19. What is the relationship between the boy and the girl?A. Classmates.B. Strangers.C. Brother and sister.20. Why was the boy punished?A. He brok
10、e the American law.B. He broke the school rules.C. He broke his family rules.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5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、D）中选出最佳选项，并将答案填涂在答题卡上。AFour Great Destination Cities to Visit on a Vacation to AustraliaAdelaideAdelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is known f
11、or its beauty and outdoor natural areas, many of which are protected and preserved for the use of the people that live there and those that visit there too. Adelaide has a number of popular attractions including attractive swimming beaches, an exciting nightlife, interesting shopping opportunities,
12、great restaurants. and much more.CanberraThe city of Canberra dates back to 1913 when it was purposefully built to be the capital of the nation of Australia. It has grown over time to not only be the location of the government of the nation, but also a city in its own right with a particular culture
13、 and atmosphere of its own. Canberra offers the chance to see the more official side of Australia and learn a little bit about how the country was founded, formed, and how it developed.DarwinUnlike other major cities in Australia, Darwin is of the rather small size. Darwin sits in the north-central
14、region of Australia, right on the Timor Sea. The lifestyle in Darwin has been described as laid back by many who have visited there before. A visit to Darwin is a visit to one of Australias truly unforgettable cities.SydneyThe most famous, most traveled to, and most popular city in all of Australia
15、is the city of Sydney. Sydney sits on the shores of Sydney Harbour and is an exciting city that offers an unbelievable experience to those travelers. Sydney has been the main point of tourism in Australia for decades and it will continue to be that so long as it keeps offering the amazing experience
16、s that it does right now.Travel to Australia with Travelocity, get discounts on www. couponcodes, com.21.What can visitors learn about in Canberra?A. An exciting art show. B. The outdoor natural areas.C. The development of Australia.D. The attractive swimming beaches.22.What is Darwin special for co
17、mpared with the other three places?A. Its size.B. Its history.C. Its position.D. Its attractions.23.Which city attracts the most tourists?A. Adelaide.B. Canberra.C. Darwin.D. Sydney.BForget about the “post-1995 generation”. Young people born in 1995 or later have another name in English Generation Z
18、. They are entering adulthood and will soon shape our future, which is why policy makers, as well as employers and marketers, are trying their best to understand these young people. So, how should we pin down the Gen Z-ers?Most people will agree that the single biggest difference between Gen-Z and o
19、ther generations is how connected they are. This is a group of people who were hooked up to social media as soon as they were born. Social media has changed the way Gen Z-ers communicate with each other and how they get and process information. They read news from Twitter, watch videos from Vine, sh
20、are experiences in Instagram and post recipes in Pinterest.“We are the first true digital natives. I can almost simultaneously create a document, edit it, post a photo on Instagram and talk on the phone, all from the user-friendly iPhone,” said Hannah Payne, an 18-year-old UCLA student.It is noted t
21、hat young people in the UK are becoming more active in Politics. Young people regard voting as one choice among many to show their political engagement that can potentially influence policies. Instead of party politics, they focus more on single-topic issues such as feminism(女权主义) or climate change.
22、 And “much of the engagement and organizing they do takes place on social media rather than through traditional political structures,” according to the Guardians.Gen Z-ers are also culture creators. Growing up with the Internet has freed this generation from traditional cultural expression. They are
23、 no longer willing to let their creativity be limited by their parents or traditional rules. “We decide what kind of content we want to experience and choose how we experience it,” wrote Masback, a Huffington Post blogger and a Gen Z-er herself.24. What does the underlined phrase “pin down” mean in
24、Paragraph 1?A. Cooperate with. B. Firmly convince.C. Communicate with. D. Clearly understand.25. What is special about the Gen Z-ers engagement in politics?A. Its topic-specific. B. It stresses social response.C. Its party-based. D. It has an immediate effect.26. What can be inferred about the Gen Z
25、-ers?A. They are socially responsible.B. They are friendly and generous.C. They are addicted to social media.D. They are rooted in traditional culture.27. What is the authors attitude towards Gen Z-ers?A. Worried. B. Ambiguous. C. Objective. D. Disapproving.C Can you imagine traveling to work in a o
26、ne-man submarine? Some scientists believe that some day one-man submarines will be as numerous (许多) as automobiles are today. A famous French driver says, One day soon, men will walk on the ocean floor as they do on the street! Perhaps during your lifetime people will travel, work, and live in the s
27、ea.If human beings want to live in the ocean, many human problems will need to be studied first. Some of these problems, similar to those of living in outer space, are pressure, lack of oxygen and weightlessness. Many questions remain unanswered. For example, can our blood adjust itself to underwate
28、r surroundings? What will happen to our muscle if we live in the water very long? Scientists are searching for answers.Perhaps in the future man will live in the sea, away from the crowded and noisy cities on land. The sea has plenty of space, not only for floating communities (团体) and parks, but al
29、so for storing supplies and for underwater travel.Some scientists believe that ocean living will benefit man in more than physical ways. In the freedom and beauty of the deep sea, man may find new sources of joy.28.According to the passage, which of the following is true?A.Man will live in the sea j
30、ust like living on the earth in time.B.Human beings can now freely walk on the ocean floor just like walking on the street.C.There are as many submarines as automobiles in the ocean.D.A famous French driver found a safe way to travel to the ocean floor.29.If human beings want to live in the ocean, .
31、A.problems such as pressure, lack of oxygen and weightlessness have to be solvedB.people have to answer many questions asked by scientistsC.underwater surroundings must be improved to fit the human bodiesD. human muscle must be exposed in the water for a long time30.Which of the following might not
32、be the reason for the people who want to live in the ocean?A.The sea has plenty of space.B.The cities on land are crowded, noisy and polluted.C.Ocean living will do good to them in physical ways and spiritual ways.D.There are communities and parks on the ocean floor.31.Whats the best title of the pa
33、ssage?A. The Use of One-man Submarine B. Living Things in the OceanC. Ocean Living D. Beauty of Ocean FloorDThe snow in Antarctica is turning green and scientists say climate change may be to blame. According to a study at the Cambridge University, microscopic algae blooms (藻类爆发) across the surface
34、of the snow is slowly turning Antarcticas winter white landscape green. Although microscopic, scientists say theyre able to see the “green snow” from space when the algae blooms all together.Researchers created a large-scale map of green snow algae along the Antarctic coast using a combination of sa
35、tellite data and on-the-ground observations over the course of two summers. The study found that the green snow algae bloomed in warmer areas where the average temperatures are just above 0 during the southern hemispheres (半球的) summer months from November to February.“As Antarctica warms, we predict
36、 the overall mass of snow algae will increase,” said Dr Andrew Gray, lead author of the paper, and a researcher. Researchers say larger blooms of algae can be found north of the Antarctic and South Shetland Islands, where it can spread to higher ground as the snow melts.The team also discovered some
37、 sea birds and mammals influenced the distribution of algae.Over 60% of algae blooms were found within three miles of a penguin settlement. Scientists hypothesize this may be due to their droppings which act as a “highly nutritious fertilizer.”“This is a significant advance in our understanding of l
38、and-based life on Antarctica, and how it might change in the coming years as the climate warms,” said Dr. Matt Davey in the University of Cambridges Department of Plant Sciences, who led the study.32.What is turning the Antarctic snow green?A. The melting of snow. B. The blooming algae.C. The beauti
39、ful landscape. D. The balanced temperature.33.Where is microscopic algae most likely to bloom in Antarctica?A. North of the Antarctic. B. West of the South Pole.C. South of the Antarctic. D. Around the southern hemisphere.34. What does the underlined word “hypothesize” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A
40、.Confirm. B. Support.C. Assume. D. Warn.35. What can we learn from the text?A. Penguins feed on microscopic algae.B. Antarctic algae grow under the snow.C. Ground observation lasted for four months.D. Animal droppings contribute to the algae blooms第二节（共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的
41、最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。How to Stay Focused While Working from HomeRight now, many people have been forced into the work-at-home life suddenly. 36 However, you can learn to boom at home as productive as in a traditional office. Here are some tips for focusing while working from home.37 When you work from
42、home, chances are that youre going to have more control over your day than when youre office-based. So, get organized and structure your day accordingly. Know when youre at your peak, and actively schedule the tasks that require more creativity and brain input for that time.Take breaks. So many peop
43、le seem to be copying their office life but at their kitchen tabletied to their laptop all day without having a rest. The good news is that most of us are much more productive at home. 38 Its not avoiding your responsibilitiesits really important, as research shows that if we dont rest for certain t
44、ime, we become touchy and less productive.Dont get distracted. Youve swapped the interruptions of coworkers for many other things： pets, the fridge, the laundry, movies. Set your work hours, and focus on the work that matters in that time. You can grab a snack, pet the dog or put the washing machine
45、 on when you take a break. 39 Stay focused.Move around your house or apartment. When Im working with teams in workplaces, I always advocate walking around the office building or campus to stay energized, and not staying at a desk all day long. The same goes for working from home. 40 A.Think like a d
46、esigner.B.Prepare for the unexpected.C.But you must pause from time to time.D.Their working circumstances are under less -than -ideal.E.Set rules about when youll check social media, or use an app.F.Even walking a short distance inside your home can re-energize you.G.Also check in with others and as
47、k how they are and how you can help.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项，并将答案填涂在答题卡上。I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though I knew that it was impossible. I worried about my 41 and tried every new diet I read about online. I tried no-fat,
48、 low-fat, only bananas, no bananasI almost went bananas, too.Then I read an article that said 42 asking Am I fat? I should be asking Am I 43 ? I had no 44 a letter could make such a 45 ! Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight, things began to 46 . Instead of saying I want to lose t
49、hree kilos, I would say I want to 47 two kilometers in eight minutes or I want to do 30 push-ups. Rather than 48 the foods I enjoyed, I added healthy foods to my meals. I could 49 have a burger now and then, but I would 50 a salad or an apple.Finally, I stopped 51 myself with actresses and models an
50、d 52 things that were wrong with my face or body. Instead, I made a list of the things I 53 about myself. By being 54 about myself and my body, I became both happier and 55 .41. A. faceB. weightC. futureD. comfort42. A. after allB. as long asC. instead ofD. only if43. A. tallB. braveC. beautifulD. f
51、it44. A. sourceB. ideaC. wayD. experience45. A. summaryB. fortuneC. differenceD. chance46 A. loseB. changeC. surviveD. suit47 A. sufferB. findC. runD. get48. A. taking inB. cutting outC. putting offD. making up49. A. stillB. neverC. hardlyD. seldom50. A. throwB. addC. forgetD. buy51. A. thinkingB. d
52、reamingC. warningD. comparing52. A. looking forB. getting rid ofC. passing downD. managing to53. A. maintainedB. likedC. refusedD. realized54. A. inspiredB. determinedC. ashamedD. positive55. A. wiserB. slimmerC. healthierD. calmer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。 Changbaisha
53、n is Chinas largest nature reserve, 56 is kept in its natural state for the people of China and visitors from all over the world 57 (enjoy).The land varies in 58 (high)and is home to a great diversity of rare plants and animals. However, the attraction arousing the 59 (great)appreciation in the rese
54、rve is Tianchi or the Lake of Heaven. Tianchi is 60 deep lake.When you arrive, you 61 (reward)with the beautiful sight. There are many stories 62 (tell)about Tianchi, one of which is about three young women 63 heaven. The youngest of them 64 (give)birth to a boy who had a gift for languages and pers
55、uasion. It is said 65 the boy is the father of the Manchu people. 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，即将结束在英国的交换生学习并返回中国。请根据下面内容，给你的老师Mr Jones写一封邮件：1.写信目的；2.感谢他的授课和帮助；3.邀请他来中国旅游。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；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，续写的词数应为150左右。The cost of a smileKathy was a yo
56、ung woman in her 20s who worked in a small restaurant as a waitress. One day, as she went about her shift with her usual angry look, a kind old man walked in and sat down at the counter. He read the menu and politely told her what he wanted.Kathy took his order and yelled, “Your food will be ready s
57、oon.” As she turned to leave, the man said, “A smile costs nothing”. Kathy rolled her eyes at him and walked away.She brought his order, cleared his plates, and gave him the bill, for which he left a nice tip.Each time the old man saw her, he smiled and thanked her. This only made her angrier.A week
58、 went by, and every day the man came for lunch and the same thing happened. And each time Kathy took his order he would say, “A smile costs nothing.”But a week later, Kathy picked up a menu, wrote the words “1 SMILE $20” at the bottom, and placed it on the counter for the kind old man to see.He came
59、, and Kathy waited for his reaction as he read the menu. The old man ordered his usual and added, “ and a smile, if you dont mind”. Kathy was so surprised. She laughed out loud, “Now, now ” The man jokingly scolded. “I ordered a smile, not a laugh”. So Kathy put on a bright smile and said, “Coming r
60、ight up, sir.” And to her surprise, he left $20 tip!A few years went by, and the two bonded like family. Charlie, the kind old man, was a retired manager whose wife passed away long ago. He spent most of his time at home, with the exception of his frequent restaurant visits. Every day Kathy spent he
61、r break talking to him.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。Paragraph 1:One day he didnt come to the restaurant._Paragraph 2:Several days after the funeral(葬礼), Kathy received a very important-looking letter in the mail. _ _20202021学年度上学期高二年级四调考试英 语 试 卷（答案部分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 1-5 BCACB6-10 CBCB
62、A11-15 CBCCA16-20 BACAB第二部分 阅读理解第一节 A：21-23 CAD B: 24-27 DAAC C:28-31AADC D:32-35BACD第二节七选五：36-40DACEF第四部分 语言运用第一节完形填空41-45 BCDBC 46-50BCBAB 51-55DABDC第二节语法填空56. which 57.to enjoy 58. height 59. greatest 60. a61.are rewarded 62. told 63. from 64.gave 65.that第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节one possible version
63、:Dear Mr. Jones,Im going back home next week, so Im writing to express my gratitude to you.During my stay here,your wonderful teaching impressed me deeply. Not only did you prepare your lessons carefully in advance, you also behaved like a director in class, encouraging us to share our ideas. What m
64、oves me most is that you always talk to me patiently when I turned to you for help.With your encouragement ,I became more confident and joined in class activities more actively. I sincerely invite you to visit China one day.Im sure youll have an unforgettable experience and fall in love with it. 第二节
65、Sample Writing:Possible version 1:One day he didnt come to the restaurant. Kathy couldnt concentrate on her work the whole day. Even when the restaurant was going to close, Charlie didnt show up, and she was trapped in anxiety. After work, Kathy hurried to Charlies home, only to be told by his neigh
66、bors that he had passed away last night. Not until then did she know that he had fought against cancer alone during the past years. Kathy couldnt trust her ears when she heard this. She was totally overwhelmed by grief. At Charlies funeral, the happy memories with Charlie kept flashing in her mind.
67、Several days after the funeral, Kathy received a very important-looking letter in the mail. She opened the letter with her hands shaking slightly. At the sight of the familiar handwriting, tears welled up in Kathys eyes. Charlie expressed his gratitude for her company these years. Looking at the wor
68、ds “.and you must continue to smile at life”, she couldnt contain her sorrow and tears poured down her cheeks. It suddenly dawned on Kathy that with the help of Charlie, she transformed from the previous angry-looking waitress to a smiling girl. Only then did she realize the true meaning of smile: b
69、ring others warmth and company. At the thought of this, a faint and long-expected smile flickered across her lips.Possible version 2: One day he didnt come to the restaurant. She called his home, only to hear an answering machine. With nervousness wrapped into anxiety, Kathy went to his house and fo
70、und out from his neighbor that he had died the previous night. On hearing the bad news, she felt seized by a burst of sadness and couldnt help crying bitterly. Because Charlie had no family or close friends, Kathy put herself in charge of his funeral arrangements. She and the neighbor were the only
71、people to attend.Several days after the funeral, Kathy received a very important-looking letter in the mail. It was sent to her from Charlies lawyer. Enclosed was a check for almost $600,000! Kathy nearly fainted, but then she noticed a handwritten note which read: “Dear Kathy, by the time you read this, I will be gone. Here I have left for my best friend a small token of my gratitude I can never repay you for what youve given me, for you see, Kathy, a smile is worth much more than $20”. Indeed, a smile is priceless.