1、辽宁省大连市普兰店区第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第二阶段考试试题时间：90分钟 满分：100分第I卷（选择题共60分）第一部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项。AHeres a short piece from the September 2020 issue of the magazine, in the section called Advances on Science, Technology and Medicine. And some stories are a
2、s follows from around the globe.From Argentina:The earliest dinosaurs laid soft-shelled eggs, scientists say. A new chemical analysis of a more than 200-million-year-old fossilizedegg from Patagonia in South Americaand a nest ofmore recent eggs from Mongolia in Asia found in the Gobi Desertrevealed
3、a thin film matching the characteristics of modern soft-shelled eggs.From England:Scientists found that 20 deep water wells, previously thought to be natural sinkholes and ponds, were dug by Neolithic humans. The wells form a circle two kilometers in diameter, with the Durrington Walls monument at i
4、ts center, just three kilometers from Stonehenge.From Brazil:Researchers documented the largest lightning ball ever recorded. The “mega-flash,” which extended for more than 700 kilometers in southern Brazil in 2018, was detected by a new advanced weather satellite in geostationaryorbit (静止轨道）.From I
5、ndonesia:Scientists identified a rare nose-horned dragon lizard（蜥蜴） in the forests of North Sumatra. Despite appearing in the mythology of the local Bataks, the visually striking species had been seen by scientists only once beforealmost 130 years ago.From Australia:Submarine drones(潜艇无人机) uncovered
6、 a branch system of underwater “rivers” of salty water along Australias continental shelf. These flows carry organic matter from the coast into the deep ocean, and their volume varies seasonally, peaking in winter.( ) 1. What animals laid soft-shelled eggs according to the scientists?A. The earliest
7、 dinosaurs. B. The ancient birds. C. Dragon lizards. D. Monarch butterflies.( ) 2. Deep water wells dug by Neolithic humans were previously thought to be _.A. water circles B. modern lakes C. natural ponds D. man-made pools ( ) 3. From where can you get the information of the “mega-flash”?A. From En
8、gland B. From Brazil C.From Indonesia D. From Australia( ) 4. What can you infer about therare nose-horned dragon lizard?A. It is hard to be seen. B. It is like a red dragon. C. It is found by local people. D. It is a common animal. ( ) 5. A branch system of underwater “rivers” of salty water was un
9、covered _.A. off the long coast B. deep into the fantasticoceanC. in freezing cold winter D. along Australias continental shelfBDoes your family buy the weeks groceries including many bottled drinks into your home? Because after having sports or hanging out under the sun, its so cool to get a cold o
10、ne right out of the fridge, right?But all those plastic bottles use a lot of oil and pollute the environment. Americans buy more bottled water than any other nation in the world with 29 billion water bottles a year. In order to make all these bottles, 17 million barrels (桶) of oil will be used up. T
11、hat is enough oil to keep a million cars going for twelve months.Most people choose to throw the bottles away after having the bottled drinks. In fact, instead of going out with the trash, plastic bottles can be turned into carpeting or clothing. Remember this: Recycling one plastic bottle can save
12、enough energy to power a 60-watt (瓦特) light bulb for six hours.Unfortunately, for every six water bottles we use, only one is made recycling. The rest are sent as garbage. Or, even worse, they end up as trash on the land or in rivers, oceans. Plastic bottles take many hundreds of years to disintegra
13、te (分解).So why dont more people drink water from the kitchen? Some people drink bottled water because they think it is better for them, but thats not true. The chemicals in the bottles themselves may get into the water which can do harm to people.So next time when you have drinks or water, please tr
14、y to use a glass at home or carry water in a steel bottle. And if you want to do something more, try to collect plastic bottles and send them for recycling.( ) 6. What does the underlined “That” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. A million cars. B. 29 billion water bottles. B. A 60-watt light bulb. D. 17 mi
15、llion barrels of oil.( ) 7.We can recycle plastic bottles to produce_.A. housing and furniture B. hats and shoesC. carpeting or clothing D. pots and bowls ( ) 8. What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about?A. Many water bottles end up as trash.B. Many water bottles are used again.C. The bottles
16、 are easy to break down.D. Being sent as garbageis generous.( ) 9. Whats the authors attitude towards bottled drinks?A. Supportive. B. Puzzled. C. Opposed. D. Unconcerned.( ) 10. What does the author suggest when we have drinks or water?A. Buying bottled drinks. B. Using a glass or steel bottle. B.
17、Using plastic bottles. D. Recycling glass and steel.CIn hot countries the woods are not like our woods. They are great dark forests, where the trees grow so closely together, and are so tall, that if you looked up you could hardly see the sky.Then there are a great many climbing plants, which twist
18、themselves round and round the trunks and branches of the trees. They are called vegetable cables, because they are so much like ropes. They reach from one tree to another, and almost fill up the spaces between. Troops of monkeys run along the vegetable cables from one tree to another, or swing from
19、 the branches by their tails, making a noise all the time as if they are talking to each other. When night comes they roll themselves into a ball, gathered together as close as may be, to keep themselves warm. Dangers of every kind lie in the forest. The poisonous snake may lie coiled among the bush
20、es, or traces of the wild American tiger may be seen upon the path. Then there are all sorts of wonderful birds, such as we never see in our country, except in cages. Birds, beasts, and insects live there, for the most part, undisturbed. It is their home; and on every side they are at work, hunting
21、their prey, or escaping from danger. For though man seldom wages war upon them, these wild creatures of the forest are engaged in constant warfare with each other; and the weak are always using some plan to protect themselves from the strong. There are a great many curious things to be seen in these
22、 South American forests. ( ) 11. Why are the forests in hot countries so dark?A. Because it is cloudy and rainy in the woods.B. Because there is no sunshine shinning there.C. Because it is night time there all year around.D. Because the trees are tall and grow closely together.( ) 12. What are the c
23、limbing-plants called?A. Twisting trunks. B. Vegetable cables. C. Rolling ropes. D. Grape branches. ( ) 13. How do the monkeys swing themselves from one tree to another? A. By their talking. B. By their running. C. By their noises. D. By their tails.( ) 14. Which of the following can replace the und
24、erlined word “coiled”?A. rolled B. injured C. climbed D. poisoned( ) 15. Of what is the forest specially the home?A. Trees, trunks and branches. B. Monkeys, snakes and tigers. C. Birds, beasts, and insects. D. Man, fruits and vegetables.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读短文内容，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。A
25、nyone can cook, but there is more to cooking than simply throwing things together and hoping for the best. 16 Once you have the basics down, you can improve the flavorand texture(质地)of your meals with various sauces, herbs, and other seasonings.Here are some tips to help you stand out while cooking.
26、17 When shopping for fresh produce or meats, be certain to take the time to ensure that the colors, and quality of the food you buy are the best. You should also try to stick to cooking with foods that are currently in season, as that is when they taste their best.Season your food with salt and pepp
27、er.18 Proper salt and pepper can really make the flavors of a dish comealive, bringing out the best in each individual ingredient.Include mixed textures in your meals.19 These textures work together in your mouth to make eating a more enjoyable experience.Use butter in your cooking.Butter adds a del
28、icious, creamy, slightly nutty flavor to food and should be featured heavily in many types of cooking and baking. Use butter anytime a recipe calls for it, and even sometimes when it doesnt! Butter can be used as a cooking media, where it both adds and strengthens the natural flavors. 20 or it can b
29、e used in baking, where it provides a wonderful, melt-in-your-mouth quality.( ) A. It can be used as the base for sauces.( ) B. Use fresh things whenever possible.( ) C. You have to understand basic cooking terms and techniques.( ) D. Adding the right amount of salt and pepper is the easiest thing.(
30、 ) E. If youre uncertain about quantities, the best thing you can do is taste!( ) F. Some of the most enjoyable dishes include a combination of different textures.( ) G. If you are new at it, learning how to cook might seem like a difficult task to take on.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分
31、20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。Since Grandma Joy told her grandson that she had never seen the breathtaking landscapes of America, they have gone through dozens of cross- country 21 In 2015, Brad Ryan 22 his 85-year-old grandma, and he hoped that spending some quality family time i
32、n his hometown Ohio would help to 23 his spirit.When he told 24 of his travels to his grandma, he was heartbroken to 25 that she had never seen the oceans or 26 . Then Ryan asked his grandmother if she would like to 27 with him, and she was very willing and very happy. 28 they have visited 29 nation
33、al parks across America and have driven 25,000 miles through 38 30 . It has even affected his 31 ofliving.“ 32 it through my grandmothers eyes, who every morning wakes up and is 33 to be alive, has taught me 34 to live,” Ryan said. “Ive had to 35 and see it in a different way with her, which has mad
34、e it a lot richer. I love my grandma 36 , and its giving me a lot of 37 . When she does pass away, I can go back to these places to feel her spirit and feel 38 to her, I think there are so many viewpoints and 39 we can gain from our elders.”Ryan has been recording all of their adventures and hopes t
35、hat their social media presence will 40 other youngsters to spend more time with their elders.( )21.A. measuresB. adventuresC. stagesD. deserts( )22.A. refusedB. admittedC. visitedD. left( )23.A. liftB. lowerC. killD. lose( )24.A. giftsB. storiesC. wordsD. effects( )25.A. allowB. offerC. doubtD. hea
36、r( )26.A. mountainsB. gardensC. yardsD. garages( )27.A. workB. travelC. bicycleD. cook( )28.A. At a timeB. By the wayC. From then onD. After all( )29.A. abandonedB. dustyC. dangerousD. different( )30.A. townsB. portsC. statesD. countries( )31.A. attemptB. dutyC. reliefD. quality( )32.A. Seeing B. Br
37、eakingC. HearingD. Getting( )33.A. usefulB. doubtfulC. regretfulD. thankful( )34.A. whatB. how C. whereD. when( )35.A. help outB. rely onC. give upD. slow down( )36.A. directlyB. partlyC. deeplyD. frequently ( )37.A. peaceB. flashC. stuffD. thrill( )38.A. lonelyB. connectedC. crazyD. disappointed( )
38、39.A. knowledgeB. reformC. devotionD. security( )40.A. blameB. praiseC. inspireD. prevent第II卷 （非选择题 共40分）第二部分英语知识运用（共两节：满分35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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Book T. Washington, the famous black educator, was _41_ outstanding example of modesty.Shortly after he took over the
39、post of president in Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, he was walking in a town _42_ he was stopped by a wealthy white woman. Not _43_ (know) the famous Mr. Washington by sight, she asked if he would like _44_ (earn) a few dollars by cutting wood for her.Because he had no urgent business at the moment,
40、 Professor Washington _45_(smile), rolled up his sleeves, and went to do the work that she had requested. When he was finished, he carried the logs into the house and piled _46_ (they) by the fireplace.A little girl recognized him and later told to the lady. The next morning the_47_(embarrass) woman
41、 went to see Mr. Washington in his office at the Institute and apologized sincerely. “Its perfectly all right, Madam,” he replied. “Occasionally I enjoy a little labor. Besides, its always a _48_ (please) to do something for a friend.”She shook his hand _49_ (warm) and assured him that his kind atti
42、tude had made him and his work deep into her heart. Not long afterward she showed her admiration by persuading some wealthy friends to join her _50_ donating thousands of dollars to the Tuskegee Institute.41. _ 42. _ 43._ 44._ 45. _46. _ 47. _ 48._ 49._ 50. _第三部分书面表达（共1小题；满分25分）假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter对你的
43、学校生活很关心，请你给他写一封邮件，向他介绍你将要参加的学校艺术展，内容包括：1 活动目的；2 活动内容；3 你想提交的作品;4 注意：1. 开头已给出，不计入总词数; 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯; 3. 词数100 左右。Dear Peter，Thank you for your concerns about my school life in your last letter. My school will hold an Art Show two weeks later, now Id like to tell you something about it._Best wishe
44、s for you!Yours, Li Hua绝密启用前2021年辽宁省普通高中学业水平合格性考试（模拟试卷）英语试题参考答案第一部分 阅读理解1. A2. C3. B4. A5. D6. D7.C8. A9. C10. B11. D12. B13. D14. A15. C16. C17. B18. D19. F20. A第二部分英语知识运用21. B22. C23. A24. B25. D26. A27. B28. C29. D30. C31. D32. A33. D34. B35. D36. C37. A38. B39. A40. C41. an42. when43. knowing44.
45、 to earn45. smiled 46. them 47. embarrassed 48. pleasure 49. warmly 50. in第三部分 书面表达One possible versionDear Peter,Thank you for your concerns about my school life in your last letter. My school will hold an Art Show two weeks later, now Id like to tell you something about it.In order to help us stud
46、ents learn more about art, my school will organize an Art Show on campus. Different kinds of works of art are welcome and will be on show so that all of us can better understand art. You know Im interested in art and good at painting, so I decide to paint a picture of horses. Some of my classmates are happily busy preparing for it and all of us are looking forward to it. When the art show is on, I will take some photos of the works so that we can both enjoy the amusing art together. (103)Best wishes for you! Yours,Li hua
