1、辽宁省六校协作体2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期初考试试题第一部分 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 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 ATowers Worth Visiting in SanyaThe sightseeing tower in East Coast Wetland Park in Sanya, South Chinas Hainan province, has six floors and is 21 meters high, which is able to p
2、rovide visitors a birds-eye view of the park. The towers walls are full of holes of various sizes, allowing visitors to enjoy different views of landscapes as they climb the staircase to the top of the tower.The watchtower on the mountaintop of Linchunling Forest Park is an ideal place to get a bird
3、s-eye view of Sanya. It has five floors and is 195.6 meters high. Modeled like an ancient pavilion (亭), the tower is painted in red and has been praised for its beauty.The Tower of the Silk Road in the fishing port in Sanyas Yazhou district is the tallest lighthouse in China, with a height of 95 met
4、ers. Sanya had been an important part of the ancient Maritime (海洋) Silk Road. The tower was built in the shape of Zun , type of Chinese wine cup.Built during the reign(统治) of Emperor Xianfeng (831-1861), Yingwang Tower in Sanya has seven floors and is about 15 meters high. Its name bears the meaning
5、 of talents thriving(兴旺) due to prosperous education. Located at the bank of the Ningyuan River,the tower is the only surviving ancient tower in the city.21. Which tower provides the whole view of Sanya?A. The tower in East Coast Wetland Park. B. The Tower of the Silk Road.C. The watchtower in Linch
6、unling Forest Park. D. Yingwang Tower.22. What is special about The Tower of the Silk Road?A. The tallest tower in Sanya.B. The function as lighthouse.C. The only surviving ancient tower.D. The birds-eye view of the port.23. Where is the text probably from?A. A guidebook. B. A dictionary.C. A news r
7、eport.D. A book review.BI have been receiving so much kindness. It was difficult for an independent girl like me to accept it at first. At times, my financial situation is not the best. But with that comes a great lesson in appreciation, budgeting, and deciding what is and what isnt important.A few
8、times Ive had to put off or even give up things. Because of my scarcity on money, I had to give up a keep fit exercise, which is something I like to treat myself regularly. When my coach Lisa heard about this, she offered me training at a highly discounted price. At first this made me very uncomfort
9、able. I feared that she would wrongly think that I was going to bargain (砍价) and of course I wasnt. ; Instead, I was just being honest about my situation being short of money. I finally accepted her offer, remembering that I deserve kindness, too.Another time, I noticed a friend of mine selling his
10、old exercise bike, which was perfect for me, as I was looking to replace my broken one. I told him that I would take it when I had the money, but then life got in the way. When I finally got the time to pick it up, I realized my financial shortcomings again, I asked him if he could hold onto it for
11、one more week, as then Id have the funds again. He was happy to do this, but instead he insisted on offering me the bike as a gift. Another opportunity presents itself to teach me how to receive with dignity(尊严).I continue to slowly learn how to accept the kindness from others. In fact, the relation
12、ship between giving and receiving is closely linked. When you accept the kindness from others with joy, they will feel happy, too.24. How did the author feel at first when she received kindness from others?A. Happy B. Unfair C. Proud D. Uncomfortable25. What does the underlined word “scarcity” in pa
13、ragraph 2 mean?A. Request B. Independence C. Principle D. Lack26. What was the author afraid of when Lisa did her a favor?A. Being punished B. Being misunderstood.C. Accepting her coachs strict training. D. Giving away the secret of her being short of money.27. How did the author get the second-hand
14、 exercise bike?A. She paid much money for it.B. She got it for free.C. She bought it from her coach.D. She borrowed it from her friend.CDigital health refers to the system of interconnected devices that can monitor and report important health information. Doctors can use that information to ensure t
15、hat your treatment is tailor-made to your situation.The most useful aspect of digital health is the ability to constantly and accurately monitor vital information. Wearable devices can record your blood pressure or the rhythm your heartbeat. The information is then accessible remotely through the In
16、ternet , so your doctor has a wealth of information about your daily health. Your doctor can use that information remotely to make changes to your treatment at any time.A survey conducted by the company Lightico in March 2020, reveals how satisfied consumers are with this type of remote care. Forty-
17、one percent said that the remote treatment they had received by means of digital devices and the Internet was either “good” or “excellent”. The same positive attitude toward digital health can be seen among investors. In the first quarter of 2020 , 3.1 billion dollars in new investment poured into t
18、he digital health industry , setting a new investment record.Advances in digital health, however also bring privacy concerns. Information regarding your health could be used for advertising or marketing , for example. If health records are accessible online, protecting your information from theft an
19、d unauthorized use might be difficult. But if managed properly, the benefits of digital health could certainly outweigh the risks.28. What is this article mainly about? A .The current state of health care training B. Health conditions that need urgent attentionC. A technological trend in health care
20、 D. Rising pressure on health care workers29. How did Lightico gather information ?A. It polled(民意调查) individuals to obtain their opinions B. It launched a popular social media platform.C. It forced a corporation to release the facts D. It studied articles published in journals30. According to this
21、article, what happened during the first three months of 2020?A. A growing number of digital devices were called. B. Funding for digital health increased considerably.C. Some digital health firms nearly went out of business. D. Many institutions devoted effort to medical research.31. According to thi
22、s article , what is one concern about digital health?A. Worries about the side effects caused by modern drugs. B. Rising manufacturing costs in the health care industry.C. Government regulations limiting the use of digital devices D. The danger that personal health data could be stolen.DA tall, arti
23、stic structure called Vessel stands at the heart of Hudson Yards, a real-estate development in New York city that includes offices, residences and stores. Hudson Yards is currently the largest private development in the U.S. and is built over the top of an active rail yard.Vessel is a network of sta
24、ircases and platforms that offers views of New York city from a variety of perspectives. The structure is meant to be a meeting point at the center of the area as well as an attraction for tourists . It wont be called Vessel for long, however. There will soon be a competition to choose a permanent(永
25、久的) title.The structure is currently called “Vessel” because of its shape: narrow at its base and then expanding up and out. To get to the structures highest point on foot, visitors can climb2,500 steps and cross 80 platforms. According to the developer, its a one-mile climb.To explore Vessel, visit
26、ors need free tickets that allow them to enter the structure at a set time of the day. The purpose of the set times on the tickets is to keep the number of people on Vessel within a safe limit at all times.Since Vessel opened to the public, it has been applauded by some visitors and criticized by ot
27、hers. Some have made fun of its shape, comparing it to a pineapple or waste paper basket. Others have criticized its lack of benches. Since resting on the stairs is not allowed, there is not place to sit. Despite these issues , Vessel attracts many locals and tourists every day.32. According to this
28、 article , what are beneath the Hudson Yards development?A. Trains and tracks B. Docks and small ships C. Freeway exchanges D. Waiting buses and taxis33. What is true about the structures current, official name?A. Its universally praised B. Its only temporary C. Its been copied elsewhere D. Its mean
29、ing is unknown.34.What does the article imply about people who visit Vessel？A. Their opinions about it vary quite a bit B. Their primary interest lies in shoppingC. Theyre all asked to pay a small entrance fee. D. They return to it on multiple occasions.35.What can be a suitable title for the text?A
30、 . Advantages and disadvantages of Vessel B. A unique landmark in the Big AppleC. Different opinions on Vessel D.A mysterious journey to Vessel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。How to Forgive SomeoneForgiving someone who has done something wrong and hurt you can be d
31、ifficult and painful. 36 While this is natural, holding on to your anger causes you to become more painful. For this reason, it is necessary to choose to forgive, not for the other person, but for yourself. The following suggestions will help you forgive someone.Release your anger. Let go of all the
32、 negative feelings you have towards the other person. Allow yourself to cry, go into nature, and talk to someone you trust , or do whatever helps you release these bad feelings. 37 Give it time Forgiveness does not come easily. 38 It is something that can be realized little by little every day. 39 O
33、nce youve had time to cool down and think things through, you may clearly explain to the other person, in a calm manner, how his actions have hurt you and how they have made you feel. This is very important, or you will bottle up feelings of anger towards the other person, making true forgiveness im
34、possible.Focus on the future. Once you have made the decision to forgive someone, you need to forget the past and focus on the future. 40 It might be just what your relationship needs.A. Get angry at someone.B. Tell the other person how you feel.C. Your first reaction is probably to hold on to your
35、anger.D. It requires self-control, determination and, above all, time.E. Look on the bright side of the future and make a fresh start.F. If not, the bad feelings will cause you to become more painful.G. Its unnecessary to rebuild a relationship with anyone or let him go.第二部分 语言知识运用 (共两节,满分30分) 第一节：完
36、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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑My father brought home a sailboat when I was ten, and almost each Sunday in summers we would go sailing. Dad was quite skilled in sailing, but not good at 41 . As for me, I learned both before twelve because of l
37、iving close to Lake Ontario.The last time Dad and I set sail together is really 42 . It was a perfect weekend after I graduated from university. I came home and invited Dad to go sailing. Out we set soon on the 43 lake. Dad hadnt sailed for years, but everything 44 well with the tiller（舵柄）in his han
38、ds.When we were in the middle of the lake, a 45 wind came all of a sudden. The boat was hit 46 . Dad was always at his best in any 47 , but at this moment he 48 .“John! Help !” he shouted in a trembling voice, with the tiller still in his hands.In my memory he could fix any 49 . He was the one I alw
39、ays 50 for strength and security. Before I could respond, a wave of water got into the boat. I rushed to the tiller 51 it was too late. Another huge wall of water 52 the boat in a minute. We were thrown into the water, and Dad was struggling aimlessly. At that moment, I felt fiercely 53 of him.I swa
40、m to Dad quickly and assisted him in climbing onto the hull（船壳）of the boat. Upon sitting on the hull, Dad was a little awkward about his flash of 54 . “Its all right, Dad. We are safe now,” I comforted him.That was the first time Dad had counted on me in a moment of emergency. More importantly, I fo
41、und it was my turn to start 55 for my father.41.A. boating B. running C. swimmingD. teaching42.A. unforgivableB. unforgettableC. cheerfulD. regretful43.A. calm B. icyC. stormyD. thundery44.A. finished B. went C. seemed D. sounded45.A. strongB. gentleC. coldD. hot46.A. repeatedlyB. lightlyC. hardlyD.
42、 violently47.A. danger B. placeC. sportD. job48. A. suffered B. fellC. frozeD. withdrew49. A. problemB. relationship C. machine D. boat50. A. turned to B. lived with C. argued with D. objected to51. A. ifB. for C. after D. but52. A. got throughB. poured intoC. turned over D. lifted up53. A. ashamedB
43、. protective C. tired D. afraid54. A. painB. anger C. fear D. shame55. A. making upB. getting readyC. paying off D. looking out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。Lingang Special Area achieves fruitful results in the first yearAlthough the COVID-19 epidemic has caused un
44、precedented（前所未有的）impact across all industries, economic 56 (grow) in Shanghais Lingang Special Area has not slowed down, said Zhu Zhisong , executive deputy director of Lingang Special Area Administration, during a news conference on Aug 13.Lingang Special Area, a new expansion to the China (Shangh
45、ai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, will celebrate 57 (it)first birthday on Aug 20.During the first seven 58 (month)of this year, the total fixed asset investment (投资)registered in Lingang rose 32.8 percent year-on-year, while the total industrial output increased by 26 percent from a year 59 (early).Meanwhi
46、le, the deepened reforms 60 (carry) out in Lingang has helped attract more resources and investment. A total of 358 projects 61 (sign) so far, 62 the total investment value amounting to 271.3 billion yuan ($39 billion).Industry leaders such as the STAR Market-listed Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co Lt
47、d and Wuxi Apptec Co Ltd have also agreed 63 (make) investments in Lingang , which has often been touted （标榜）as the new frontline of Chinas reform and opening-up.Zhu Min, deputy director of the Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission, said that Lingang has 64 special role to play in the
48、 countrys new development pattern 65 takes the domestic market as the mainstay while allowing domestic and foreign markets to boost（促进）each other.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作 （满分 15分）假定你是李华，下周三有一个英国师生访问团将来参观你校开设的茶艺课。请你写一篇英文发言稿欢迎他们的到来并介绍茶艺课，内容包括：1.开课目的；2.学习内容；3.邀请来宾品茶。参考词汇：茶艺课tea art class注意：1.词数80左右；
49、2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Hello everyone! _ Thanks for your listening.第二节 读后续写（满分25 分） 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。续写的词数应为150左右。Several centuries ago，there was a very large ,dense and dark forest. A group of monkeys arrived at the forest. It was winter , and the monkeys struggled hard to survive the freez
50、ing cold nights. They were hunting for fire to get warm.One night, they saw a firefly（萤火虫）and considered it a dab（少量）of fire. All the monkeys in the group shouted, Fire, Fire, Fire .Yeah, we got fire.A couple of monkeys tried to catch the firefly and it escaped. They were sad as they could not catch
51、 the fire. They believed that they couldnt live in the cold if they didnt get fire.The next night, again they saw many fireflies. After several attempts, the monkeys caught a few fireflies. They put the fireflies in a hole dug in the land and tried to blow the fireflies.They blew the fireflies very
52、hard without knowing the fact that they were fireflies.An owl（猫头鹰）was watching the activities of the monkeys. The owl reached the monkeys and told them , Hey, those are not fire! They were fireflies. You wont be able to make fire from it.The monkey laughed at the owl. One monkey replied , Hey ,old o
53、wl, you dont know anything about how to make fire. Dont disturb us!The old owl warned the monkeys again and asked them to stop their foolish act. Monkeys , you cannot make fire from the fireflies! Please hear my words.The monkeys tried to make fire from the fireflies.The owl told them again to stop
54、their foolish act . You are struggling so much. Go back to take your shelter in a nearby cave. You can save yourselves from the freezing cold! You wont get fire.注意：1. 所需写短文的词数应为150左右；2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。Paragraph 1: One monkey shouted at the owl_Paragraph 2: They went back to shelter themselves_
55、英语答案阅读：21-23：C B A 24-27：D D B B 28-31：C A B D 32-35: A B A B 七选五：36-40：C F D B E 完形填空:41-45：CBABA 46-50 : DACAA 51-55: DCBCD语篇填空：56. growth 57. its 58. months 59. earlier 60. carried 61. have been signed 62. with 63. to make 64. a 65. which/that应用文写作：Hello everyone ! Welcome to our school! It is a
56、great honor for me to share our tea art class with all of you.Tea art class is one of the most popular courses among the students in our school. The class aims to help students to learn more about the tea culture, which plays an important role in traditional Chinese culture. In tea art classes, stud
57、ents are taught how to make tea and taste tea. And they also have opportunities to visit the tea garden and see the process of making tea.I do hope all of you can have a cup of tea. I promise you will be attracted by the taste of tea. Thanks for your listening !短文续写：Paragraph 1 One monkey shouted at
58、 the owl and the owl left the place. The monkeys were simply doing the foolish activity for several hours and it was almost midnight. Although they tried their best, they had to give up. They were very tired and realized that the words of the owl were correct. It was true that they couldnt succeed i
59、n making fire from the fireflies.Paragraph 2They went back to shelter themselves in the cave and escape from the cold. Since then, the monkeys never make fire from fireflies. They save themselves from the freezing cold in their cave every winter. Sometimes people act like monkeys. Some people may go wrong once in a while, but they persist in doing it , which does no good to themselves. They should seek and accept the advice provided by others. Maybe others advice is valuable for them. (142 words)
