1、2021学年第一学期期末调研测试卷高二英语第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）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。每段对话仪读一遍。1. What food does the woman suggest?A. Sandwiches. B. Salads. C. Noodles.2. What will the man do first with the womans car?A. Fill up the tank
2、. B. Wash the windows. C. Check the tire pressure.3. What is the man doing right now?A. Walking around. B. Watching TV. C Eating snacks.4. Where is the conversation probably taking place?A. In an office. B. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Different
3、colors. B. A picture. C. Some flowers.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. Who might the woman be?A. A doctor. B. An assistant. C. A professor.7. When will the man go to see the d
4、octor?A On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What will the man do tomorrow?A. Rest at home. B. Go shopping. C. Work.9. What is the relationship between the speakers?A Co-workers. B. Mother and son. C. Husband and wife.10. What will the man buy?A. A hat. B. A necklace. C. A c
5、oat.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What are the speakers doing?A. Doing a test. B. Having an interview. C. Playing a puzzle game.12. What is Jennifer bad at?A. Focusing. B. Dealing with stress. C. Getting on with others.13. How does Jennifer feel about the result?A. Surprised. B. Disappointed. C. Worried.听第9段
6、材料，回答第14至17题。14. Why will the man miss the school dance?A. He wont be in school. B. He doesnt like dancing. C. Hes busy with other events.15. When is the senior picnic?A. In a week. B. In a month. C. In two months.16. Which event is in June?A. The photo day. B. The graduation party. C. The awards ce
7、remony.17. Which city are the speakers in?A. Boston. B. New York City. C. Washington, D.C.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题. 18. What will the weather be like today in the southeast of the country?A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Dry.19. What will the highest temperature be in the north?A. 15 degrees centigrade. B. 20 degre
8、es centigrade. C. 23 degrees centigrade.20. Which part of the country will likely be sunny tomorrow?A. North. B. Southeast. C. South.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A couple of weeks ago, my husband got a text asking him to help cut down a tre
9、e. “This is not the time of year to cut down trees,” I said to my husband, “They are full of birds nests. Wait until fall, until the baby birds have flown away.”The tree didnt seem like an urgent issue to me or my husband, but it was worrying our neighbor and she wanted it gone. So, with some unwill
10、ingness and a chainsaw(链锯), my husband and our sons headed to our neighbors house early Saturday morning. About an hour later, I got a phone call from my 14-year-old son. He spoke in a trembling voice, which made me worried. I grabbed my keys, expecting to be told to meet my husband and sons at the
11、emergency room. But no, everyone was safe. My son said that birds nests had fallen out of the tree and some baby birds had been hurt. So, I grabbed an old towel and a laundry basket.I put the birds in the basket and headed for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. The people there are not astounded to
12、 see worried people with laundry baskets containing injured animals. They sighed at my storythey had heard many stories like this. They knew exactly how to help these birds. I was relieved that the birds would be fine, but I was still upset they had been needlessly traumatized(使受精神创伤).A lesson from
13、this experience is that we need to look at the whole picture. We must behave in ways that help meet needs without causing harm to others, Our efforts to move through our lives with more gentleness and care may make a big difference for someone, whether its a baby bird or a person.1. Why did the auth
14、or disagree with cutting down the tree at first?A. The tree was growing well.B. The tree caused her no trouble.C. The tree was home to some baby birds.D. The tree played a part in the ecosystem.2. The authors son spoke in a trembling voice becauseA. some little lives were hurtB. he worried about his
15、 fathers safetyC. someone was sent to the hospitalD. he was unwilling to cut down the tree3. What does the underlined word “astounded” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Frightened.B. Shocked.C. Prepared.D. Relaxed.4. What might be the best title for the text?A. Treat Each Life EquallyB. Live in Harmon
16、y with NatureC. Give Our Neighbors a Hand in TimeD. Help Others without Hurting Anyone【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B 4. DBThe future of energy production is here and some of the materials used to supply the energy may surprise you! Companies have developed a way to tum plant wastes and other garbage into fuel.
17、It has been called one of the most promising technologies in alternative energy. And the process is expected to become more common this year.The American-based company, Fiberight, is taking the lead in this new form of energy production. A great deal of garbage is sent to Fiberights test plant in So
18、uthern Virginia. Old vegetables, cardboard boxes and other wastes become something much more valuable through the work done at the factory. The garbage is loaded into a huge pressure cooker. The material that comes out of the cooker is mostly cellulose (纤维素)，a substance that can be made into sugar.
19、The sugar can then be turned into ethanol (乙醇).This year, several other fuel production plants are expected to start making ethanol from the cellulose in plant materials. Madhu Khanna is an agricultural economist at the University of Illinois. She said, “Making cellulosic ethanol turned out to be ha
20、rder than expected. We know how to do that in a lab. The main problem is doing that continuously and massively.”Ethanol production from cellulose has yet to meet expectations. However, this year could be the turning point. But Madhu Khanna explained, “Our cars may limit how much the industry can gro
21、w. Only a few models of automobiles can operate on high-ethanol fuel. Without more of them, there is only so much gas made from garbage that will sell.”5. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. The benefit of making fuel from garbage.B. The great importance of alternative energy.C. Fiberights wa
22、y to turn wastes into ethanol.D. Fiberights influence on the American energy market.6 Which of the following is the difficulty of making cellulosic ethanol?A. The high cost.B. The low productivity.C. The high pollution risk.D. The long-term mass production.7. What does Madhu Khanna think of ethanol
23、fuel made from cellulose?A. It is cheap for most people.B. It is only suitable for cars.C. It is hard to be used widely at present.D. It is more environmentally friendly.【答案】5. C 6. D 7. CCIn October, temperatures across China begin to drop. Do you experience a mood shift as it turns to winter?Many
24、people do. For about one in 20 people in the northern half of the United States, cooling temperatures and shorter, darker days may signal the onset of seasonal affective disorder(季节性情绪失调), or SAD, a type of depression that typically arrives in the fall or winter, The New York Times reported.Not ever
25、y mild blue feeling in winter is SAD. SAD symptoms(症状) make it difficult for people to function. It tends to start with an increased appetite for foods like French fries or ice cream, the eagerness to sleep longer hours, difficulty getting up in the morning and feeling wiped out at work, according t
26、o Wales Online.The exact cause of this disorder remains unknown. But the good news is that because SAD is tied to the changing seasons, “You can predict its onset and ward it off.” Michael Terman, a professor of clinical psychology at Columbia University, US, told The New York Times.“Theres been a f
27、air bit of research since about the 1980s supporting light therapy (疗法) as being effective for seasonal kinds of depression,” psychotherapist Rakhi Chand told The Guardian. But she also advised using this type of therapy under the guidance of a professional.While light therapy is the first recommend
28、ed treatment for SAD, getting outside regularly can offer other opportunities to sink in some light. “You might want to retreat like the hibernating bear, but dont,” Norman E, Rosenthal, the psychiatrist(精神病学家) whose research team identified and named the disorder in the 1980s, told The New York Tim
29、es. “Walking outside even 20 or 30 minutes each day could make a huge difference,” he added. Therefore, outdoor activities like skiing or hiking are highly recommended.Also, instead of giving into sugar longing, it is important to choose foods that are known to boost mood such as dark chocolate, nut
30、s, oatmeal and berries, according to Egypt Today.Too nervous to enter winter? Remember, SAD is seasonal. If winter comes, can spring be too far behind?8. Which of the following is a SAD symptom?A. Having a reduced desire to eat.B. Finding it difficult to fall asleep.C. Waking up early in the morning
31、.D. Having low or no energy at work.9. What is paragraph 6 mainly about?A. The origin of light therapy.B. The benefits of light therapy.C. The definition of light therapy.D. Alternatives to light therapy.10. What is the main topic of this passage?A. Seasonal sadness in winter.B. Increased appetite i
32、n winter.C. Longer sleep hours in winter.D. Decreased temperature in winter.【答案】8. D 9. D 10. A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。In recent years, thrift shopping(买二手货) has become quite trendy. Its more than just a convenient way to keep costs down when it comes to shoppin
33、g “thrifting”is now considered cool. Read on to learn some benefits of thrift shopping._11_Its not uncommon for us to see someone wearing the same dress or shirt that we own. But there is generally a lot of variety when shopping for second-hand clothing. Thrift shopping is like a treasure hunt. _12_
34、 Sellers collect items from all over, so there is more diversity and a lot of options. You can even find one-of-a-kind items!We can find genuine vintage(经典的) items.Trends come and go, and often people buy clothing that is mass produced to look like it came from a different decade. _13_ That means yo
35、u can actually buy clothing that was made in that decade and happens to be coming back into style. You can also find things that are not made anymore!It is environmental friendly._14_ Thrifting is a great way to recycle. You can donate clothes you no longer wear and buy more clothes, eliminating was
36、te in the process. It helps reduce the chemical pollution produced by creating and buying new clothes. Its a simple and easy way to go green.Your purchase may help fulfill a charity purpose.Many thrift stores are non-profits that partner with local charities. So when you make a purchase from such st
37、ores, part of what you spend goes to a good cause. You can help local brands grow too. _15_A. You never know what you might find!B. One persons trash is another persons treasure.C. Thrifting allows us to explore diverse and unique styles.D. But when you shop at thrift stores, you can find the real d
38、eal.E. In addition, vintage items are often better quality than new ones.F. In this way, your shopping experience becomes more meaningful.G. You can find clothing similar to what your favorite celebrities wear at half the price.【答案】11. C 12. A 13. D 14. B 15. F第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1
39、.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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。This time last year I had a bit of a crisis. I left the company where Id worked for 23 years. My child applied for university and the _16_ of an empty nest unfolded before my eyes.A friend asked how I was. I tried to say “fine”, _17_
40、 the word stuck in my throat. I felt like Id been _18_ a roof and was in free fall. The scaffolding(脚手架) of my life had gone：the status of my job, my role as a _19_, my youth. I felt sad. “_20_ is difficult,” she said. That _21_ me in the heart. It allowed me to _22_ to myself I was in trouble.I sat
41、 down at my computer, searching for a site that might give me _23_: a story of someone who had walked this path and found a way _24_. Some advice or a community that might help me work out what my next _25_ might look like. There was nothing. I shouldnt have been _26_. During my years as an editor,
42、Id had trouble getting stories about women in midlife, or older, into the magazine.Women are fed a fixed _27_ of their lives: get educated, get a job, find a _28_ and have some kids and thats where the story stops. The _29_ parts of womens lives are unmapped, undiscussed.So Ive set up an online _30_
43、 for women in midlife. Its called Noon and it helps women _31_ their next act. We tell stories of transformationa woman who became a comedian at 60 and a housewife who became a doctor at 50. We offer _32_ advice to get women through tough times. So why shouldnt younger women look forward to their No
44、ontime, a period of _33_ and purpose?When having broken through the_34_ society sets up for us, we can finally _35_ our own dreams. We are here and we have power as well as the knowledge that there is so much more to come.16. A. imaginationB. prospectC. constructionD. principle17. A. ifB. andC. soD.
45、 but18. A. pushed offB. turned offC. frightened offD. cut off19. A. hostessB. wifeC. motherD. model20. A. EmploymentB. ParentingC. MarriageD. Change21. A. beatB. hitC. appealedD. blessed22. A. permitB. ignoreC. admitD. commit23. A. dilemmaB. innovationC. leisureD. comfort24. A. inB. acrossC. through
46、D. up25. A. stageB. incomeC. conclusionD. mission26 A. anxiousB. concernedC. surprisedD. devoted27. A. alternativeB. patternC. conclusionD. potential28. A. friendB. colleagueC. penpalD. partner29. A. earlierB. chiefC. secretD. later30. A. communityB. educationC. entertainmentD. escape31. A. cut outB
47、. point outC. figure outD. put out32. A. moralB. expertC. financialD. medical33. A. wisdomB. confusionC. mysteryD. hesitation34. A. trapsB. limitsC. objectivesD. occupations35. A. pursueB. rememberC. tackleD. estimate【答案】16. B 17. D 18. A 19. C 20. D 21. B 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 2
48、9. D 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. B 35. A第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）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。People around the globe have been mourning the death of Chinese scientist Yuan Longping, _36_ lifelong research in hybrid rice helps feed more people around the world.Born in Bei
49、jing in 1930, Yuan devoted his entire life _37_ the study of hybrid rice. With his tireless efforts, he finally _38_ (overcome) numerous difficulties and cultivated the worlds first hybrid rice strain in 1973, which was planted first in Hunan province in the following year. It was the first time tha
50、t a hybrid rice _39_ (use) for farming.Having spent over five decades in hybrid rice research, Yuan has helped China work a great wonder _40_ (feed) nearly one-fifth of the worlds population with _41_ (little) than 9 percent of the worlds total land. Moreover, Yuans team has also offered training _4
51、2_ (course) in dozens of countries to help them address the problem of food _43_ (short). However, _44_ impressed the world most was that despite such great contributions he made, he still considered himself _45_ farmer and cared little about money or fame. Yuan is surely a great figure to be rememb
52、ered.【答案】36. whose 37. to 38. overcame 39. had been used 40. feeding 41. less 42. courses 43. shortage 44. what 45. as第四部分：写作（共两节；满分40分）第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）46. 假定你是某国际学校的学生李华，你校正在开展“健康饮食”的活动，请你代表学校用英语写一封倡议书。内容包括；1.健康饮食的重要性；2.如何健康饮食；3.发出倡议。注意：1.词数80左右2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。【答案】At present, due to the improvemen
53、t of peoples living standards, peoples eating habits have changed greatly. Many people eat high-fat foods, leading to obesity and different diseases. In view of this phenomenon, it is time for us to improve our diet habits.To achieve a healthy diet, we must first realize the importance of a balanced
54、 diet. Secondly, try to eat less fatty and high calorie foods and eat more vegetables and fruit. These foods not only provide the rich vitamins which are needed by the human body, but also contain many minerals. Thirdly, dont overeat, and reasonably arrange the amount of food for three meals a day.I
55、 hope you can have a healthy eating habit, which is more beneficial to your future life and study. I would appreciate it if you could accept my suggestions.第二节：读后续写（满分25分）47. 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 magic necklaceJosie went to her grandmothers house for summer holiday.
56、One day, when Grandma was making lunch, Josie felt bored and wanted to do something interesting. She saw an old and dusty box in her room. She was digging through her grandmothers things in the box when she found a necklace with a big purple stone in it. The stone, shining with inner light, was so b
57、eautiful that she loved it so much. She sat down on the floor, stared at the stone and became lost in the necklace, trying to see what was within the stone.However, she did not notice the world around her became foggy and began to fade. The lines between worlds began to be unclear, and when she fina
58、lly shook her head and tried to wake up, she found that she was in another world! She was surprised and excited, because things had become so different in this world.The sky looked strange, because it was purple. The grass was blue, and the trees around her were tall. Bugs of bright colours and diff
59、erent shapes flew around her, and the light came from a pair of suns in the sky. Nearby, pink water flowed at a black sand beach. Everything was so different and interesting.She walked around for a time, amazed by what she saw. She walked along the beach, feeling the black sand between her toes. She
60、 drank some pink water, which was sweet, like sugar water, and then she ran through the forest, where trees smiled at her when she passed. It was all so strange and beautiful.After several hours travelling in this magic land, Josie began to feel hungry and tired. Suddenly she realized that she didnt
61、 know how to get home. She was frightened and worried about what to do. After thinking for a few moments, she realized that the necklace must be the key to the world she belonged.Paragraph 1:She grabbed (抓) the necklace around her neck and looked into it._Paragraph 2:Filled with many questions, she
62、rushed downstairs to tell her grandmother what shed seen._ 【答案】Paragraph 1:She grabbed (抓) the necklace around her neck and looked into it. Inside it she could see the image of herself sitting beside the box in her room, staring into the necklace. How could that be? Was all this her imagination? She
63、 fixed her eyes on the necklace and stared harder, and the world became unclear once more. The sight of the wonderland and everything surrounding her faded, slowly becoming the room once more. Then, she was back. Josie took a deep breath and set the necklace aside, not daring to look at it any more.
64、Paragraph 2:Filled with many questions, she rushed downstairs to tell her grandmother what shed seen. But Grandma seemed to know. She just smiled when Josie asked her questions like whether she had gone to the magic world as a little girl. Grandma didnt say anything but just let Josie keep the necklace. Someday, Josie might try to go back again with her grandma. But for then, it was lunchtime. All the mysterious things there would have to wait, because moving between two worlds was really tiring and she was hungry already!