1、湖南省邵东县2020-2021学年高二英语上学期学业水平模拟考试试题时量：80分钟 分值：100分第一部分阅读技能(共两节,满分45分)第一节(共12小题:每小题3分,满分36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。ALets Explore the NatureThe summer holiday is coming! Do you want to have a wonderful and meaningful vacation? If you are interested in animals and nature, come an
2、d join us!Youth Explorer has prepared you with a Three-Day-Program! You can take part in many activities and meet with animalslions, monkeys, tigers and so on! More information about the program is as follows:Age: Students aged 10 to 15.Groups: Two programs for you to choose. Each program needs at m
3、ost 15 students.Program ADates: 1517 July, 2019Days:Mondayto WednesdayTime: 9: 30 a. m.4: 00 p. m.Program BDates: 68 August, 2019Days: Tuesday to ThursdayTime: 9: 30 a. m.4: 00 p. m.Program cost: $200 for members; $230 for non-members.How to do: Simply come to our center to get an application form (
4、申请表).Send your completed form to us before July 10th, 2019.Notes:1: No free lunch is offered. You may either bring box lunch or pay for lunch at our restaurants.2: Both programs will start 1 DAY later if there is a warning of rainstorms.1. What animals can you see in the summer program?A. Monkeys. B
5、. Pandas. C. Foxes. D. Elephants.2. Who can join the Three-Day-Program?A. Children under 6. B. Students over 16. C. Children aged 7-9. D. Students aged 12-14.3. When will Program B start if there is a rainstorm on August 6th?A. On Sunday. B. On Wednesday.C. On Tuesday. D. On Monday.4. How much shoul
6、d one member and two non-members pay for the program?A. $600. B. $630. C. $660. D. $700.BThe worlds largest radio telescope was finished on Sep. 25, 2017 in China.FAST is a five-hundred-meter telescope. It is also called Tian-yan (“The Eye of Heaven”), with a dish the size of 30 football grounds, de
7、ep in the mountains of southwest Chinas Guizhou Province. Thegiantdish is built on a howl-like valley.The surrounding area has “radio silence” as there are no towns and cities within a 5-kilometer radius (半径范围) and only one county center within 25 kilometers.FAST is made up of 4, 450 panels (面板). Th
8、e second largest radio telescope is in Russia. The bigger dish will be able to pick up weaker signals (信号).The radio telescope is like an ear, listening to tell meaningful radio messages from white noise in the universe. With the help of the telescope, we can receive weaker and more radio messages f
9、ar away in space. It will help us to search for intelligent life outside of the Galaxy (银河系) and explore the origins (起源) of the universe. “Any of its discoveries will lead to a Nobel Prize, ” said Joseph Taylor, a Noble Prize winner.The FAST project began in 2011. And the telescope is expected to r
10、emain the global leader for the next 10 to 20 years.5. Where was FAST developed?A. In China. B. In Russia C. In America. D. In India.6. The underlined word “giant” probably means “_” in Chinese. A. new B. huge C. broad D. high7. FAST is used to _. A. explore the origins of human beings B. receive di
11、stant radio messages from the universeC. watch the beautiful scenery of the Galaxy D. to show the contribution of advanced technology8. From the passage, we can know that _. A. FAST is the largest radio telescope all over the world so farB. Noisy towns are around the telescope within a 5-kilometer r
12、adiusC. The second-largest radio telescope is made up of 4, 450 panelsD. The giant dish can pick up all signals in spaceCJim Denevan is an amazing artist whose work is admired by all, but owned by none thats because all of Jims art is created on an unusual canvas (画布) the soft sand. He sometimes spe
13、nds days working on a piece, only to see it washed away by the sea or a storm and that is just the way he likes it.Denevan discovered his artistic talents about ten years ago, when he was wandering aimlessly on the beach with a stick. He ended up drawing a 12-foot-long fish. Since then, Jim has trav
14、eled over 1, 800 miles while creating over 600 pieces of sand art.Over the years, his drawings have become bigger, but the tools he uses havent changed All he needs is a stick, a garden rake (耙子) and most importantly, his lively imagination!Just like any good artist, Jim is quite particular about th
15、e “quality” of his canvas, sometimes walking for miles, looking for perfect sand. His latest piece of work, which is also the worlds largest freelance (自由职业的) drawing, was created in the desert sand of Nevada. It took Jim three trips, eight days and over 100 miles of walking to create this 3-mile wo
16、rk of art. It took the storm just one night to destroy it! However, Jim says he actually enjoys watching the waves or rain, wash his paintings away.Jims art has become very popular over the years and was even the topic of a documentary named “Sandman” in 2015. Jim Denevan is not just about art in th
17、e sand he is also an excellent chef and founder of an organization called “Outstanding in the Field”, whose motto is to celebrate food at its source. Accordingly, group dining events are held outdoors on farms, with the diners being treated to a delicious meal. The events, which are held in differen
18、t farms throughout America, are always sold out the minute the schedule is announced.9. What do we know about Denevan?A. He used to be a chef.B. He has a talent for creating sand art.C. He puts his work on show regularly.D. He showed artistic talents at a very young age.10. It can be learnt from the
19、 passage that _. A. Denevan walks a lot to complete his workB. it is not hard for Denevan to find suitable sand to draw onC. it usually takes long for the storm to destroy Denevans workD. Denevan is very particular about his drawing tools.11. Which of the following can best describe Denevan?A. Gener
20、ous. B. Kind-hearted. C. Imaginative. D. Traditional.12. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Denevan loses his interest in art soon.B. Denevan is also popular as a chef.C. Being a happy chef is Denevans final goal in life.D. Denevans fame helps him with his chef job.第二节(共3小题:每小题3分,满分9分)下面文章
21、中有3处(第13-15题)需要添加小标题。请从以下选项(A、B、C和D)中选出符合各段意思的小标题，并在答题卡上将相应选项的标号涂黑，选项中有一项是多余选项。There are a few tips old people should keep in mind while travelling during the long weekend. Consider these tips to keep your travelling stress-free.Plan ahead.Get to know your destination ahead of time. Find out the wea
22、ther for the weekend and choose some fun places to go with loved ones. You can also pack the necessary items like an umbrella. If you need a wheelchair or other devices, inform the place youre staying ahead of time.13. _Let your doctor know about your travel plans. He may want to discuss medications
23、 or dietary changes and offer sound medical advice.14. _The old should always think about any medicine they take daily. Bring enough medicine to last you the entire weekend. Pack your medications in your carry-on if youre flying. That way, if there are travel delays, youll be prepared. Dont leave yo
24、ur medications exposed in your room while youre away. Always place them in a safe spot out of harms reach.Avoid showing flashy items.Keep your jewelry at home while youre travelling, or tuck it in a hidden spot. If youre staying in hotel, use the room safe to hold valuables such as wallets while you
25、re gone. Avoid placing the “clean my room” sign on the door. If you are on the first floor, always keep windows locked to avoid break-ins.15. _Old people should always aim to travel comfortably. Pack flat shoes with good support. Even the smallest of heels can throw off your balance and possibly cau
26、se you to fall. Use luggage with wheels for easy mobility.A. Travel comfortably. B. Talk to your doctor.C. Consider your medications. D. Take your doctor with you.第二部分知识运用(共两节,满分25分)第一节完形填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意,然后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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The red star over China
27、is shining brightly on its sixty-fifth birthday. And why is that? There are many reasons. First of all, there is peace and prosperity (繁荣) in China. The country isnt at war and most Chinese are living16and more comfortable lives than at17in history. And things will get even better in the future.The
28、Chinese economy is a world wonder grow so quickly, so many buildings and so many new businesses. China is now the18economic country in the world only next to America. Some believe that China will be Number One19the year 2030. What amazing20! And what does that mean for you? It means that there will
29、be lots of chances for you to do good jobs and to use all of your talents. The rest of the world has started to take a closer21at China and they like what they see. In recent world wide survey, almost seventy percent of the people said they had a “positive image” of China. They thought China is beau
30、tiful and they are22in what is happening in China. And it is not only because of economy,23Chinese culture. Zhang Ziyi and Gongli are famous all over the world, as well as the movie director Ang Lee. Writers like Gao Xingjian and Ba jin have won international awards. And painters, such as Wu Zuoren
31、are selling their works for record high prices. This24China seem pretty cool and it really is! So happy birthday, China! We are25you! 16. A. worse B. higher C. faster D. better17. A. some time B. any time C. some times D. every time18. A. first B. second C. third D. fourth19. A. on B. by C. to D. of
32、20. A. growth B. strength C. power D. energy21. A. look B. see C. watch D. notice22. A. excited B. interested C. surprised D. upset23. A. also B. either C. but D. neither24. A. makes B. gives C. takes D. gets25. A. pride of B. take pride in C. proud of D. the pride of第二节(共10小题:每小题1分,满分10分)阅读下面材料,在空白
33、处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案转写到答题卡上。Going to a British high school for one year 26._ a very enjoyable and exciting experience for me.On the first day all of the new students attended an assembly. I sat next to a girl 27._ name was Diane. We soon became best friends. During the assembly, the headma
34、ster told us about the rules of the school. He also told us that the best way to earn respect from the school was to devote ourselves to 28._(study) and achieve high 29._ (grade). This sounded like my school in China.My English improved a lot 30._ I used English every day and spent an hour each day3
35、1._(read) English books in the library. I 32._(usual) went to the Computer Club during the lunch break, 33._ I could send e-mails to my family and friends back home for free. I also had 34._ extra French Class on Tuesday evenings.I was very 35._(luck) to experience this different way of life, and I
36、really hope to go back to study in Manchester again.第三部分写作技能(共两节,满分30分）第一节双向翻译(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)请根据上下文内容,将文中划线部分译成汉语或者英语,并将答案转写到答题卡上。Many teenagers feel lonely as if no one understands them and the changes they are going through.36. Day by day, everything seems different, yet the same. Life never se
37、ems to be going fast enough; yet, in other ways, like a race car, life seems to be rushing too fast and even going out of control. 37. 别的人也有过同感吗？ These feelings are a common part of adolescence the time of life between child and adult. And, 38. though it may sometimes be difficult to believe, you ar
38、e not alone every adult has gone through adolescence, and 39. 你的朋友和你一样正经历着这个阶段。It is common for teenagers to feel lonely and misunderstood. 40.These feelings can be thought of as growing pains the difficulties that teenagers face as they grow to adults.第二节情景作文(共1小题, 满分20分)41.根据一项新的调查,学生的安全已经成为一个大问题。
39、假设你是一名老师,对学生进行以“自我保护”为主题的消防安全教育,请以“How to Protect Yourself in a Fire”为题,提出你的建议。注意: 1.词数100左右; 2.文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称。参考答案第一部分阅读技能题号123456789101112131415答案ADBCABBADACBBCA第二部分知识运用第一节完形填空题号16171819202122232425答案 C D A A B D A B C C第二节 语法填空 26.was 27 whose 28 study 29 grades 30 because 31 reading 32 usually
40、33 so 34 an 35 lucky第三部分 写作技能第一节 双向翻译36日子一天天过去，而所有事情似乎都是不同的，可又都是一成不变的。37 Has anyone else ever felt that way?38虽然有时难以相信，并非只有你才是这样。39 your friends are going through it right now along with you.40这些情感可以看作是成长的烦恼。第二节情景作文One possible versionHow to Protect Yourself in a FireAccording to a new survey, stude
41、nts safety has become a big problem. You should know some ways to protect yourself . It will help to keep you safe in the fire . First, You should shut off the electricity. You should cover your mouth with the wet towel. You mustnt take the lift or jump off a window. You should find the exit. The most important thing is to keep calm. If you cant get out of the house, the safest place is close to water, like washroom . If the fire is serious, you should call 119 for help. These may help us.
