1、20202021学年度上学期高二周考一英语试题满分70分，考试时间60分钟2020.11.22 一阅读理解（3篇 11*2.5=27.5） AMother Nature is a cruel mistress. Why? Read on to find the answer.VeniceThis iconic city is sinking rapidly The canals that make up the streets of Venice rise 2 mm every year, making relics of history go under the surface of wat
2、er and destroying architecture. Experts warn that without intervention，this city will disappear back into the water at an even faster rate, consumed by rising sea level from melting polar ice caps.Machu PicchuThese Iconic ruins have drawn adventurous tourists into the mountains of South America. The
3、 forces of natural erosion （侵蚀）have been accelerated by tourism and this landmark laces severe influence from increasing foot traffic. The Peruvian government suggested a cable car that would cut out the intense hike up to the ruins, making the site instantly accessible to millions, but the future o
4、f Machu Picchu remains uncertain.Glacier National ParkPerhaps youve heard that the ice caps are melting. But nowhere is more apparent in the United States than in Glacier National Park. Estimates indicate that the glaciers that are part of the beauty of this national landmark will disappear entirely
5、 in the next two decades.The Great Barrier ReefEnjoy the gorgeous coral reef. Diving deep into the blue sea, you will have a better view of it. Unfortunately, hidden from view beneath the waves, the Great Barrier Reef has been rapidly dying off .Nearly fifty percent of coral which once occupied a la
6、rge area is gone, destroyed by pollution and disease.21. What can we learn about Machu Picchu?A. It is losing its attraction to tourists. B. Its famous for cable cars,C. It bears a heavy burden of tourism. D. Its well preserved by the locals.22. Which place probably needs visitors to dive into the w
7、ater to enjoy its beauty?A. The Great Barrier Reef B. Machu PicchuC. Glacier National Park D. Venice 23. According to the passage, what do the above attractions have in common?A. They all have a long history. B. Theyre all in danger of disappearing.C. Theyre all threatened by climate change.D.Theyre
8、 all well-known for natural scenery.BIt feels like every time my mother and I start to have a conversation, it turns into an argument. We talk about something as simple as dinner plans and suddenly, my mother will push the conversation into World War III. Shell talk about my lack of a bright future
9、because I dont plan to be a doctor. And much to her disappointment, I dont want to do any job related to science, either. In fact, when I was pushed to say that I planned to major(主修) in English and communications, she nearly had a heart attack.“Why cant you be like my co-workers son?” she bemoans a
10、ll the time. Her co-workers son received a four-year scholarship and is now earning 70,000 dollars a year as an engineer. I dont know what to answer except that I simply cant be like Mr. Perfect as Ive called the unnamed co-workers son. I cant be like him. Im the type of person who loves to help out
11、 in the community, write until the sun goes down, and most of all, wants to achieve a career because I love it, not because of fame (名声) or salary.I understand why my mother is worried about my future major. Ive seen my mother struggle to raise me on her small salary and work long hours. She leaves
12、the house around 6:30 am and usually comes home around 5 pm or even 6 pm. However, I want her to know that by becoming a doctor, it doesnt mean Ill be successful. Id rather follow my dreams and create my own future.24. Which of the following topics do the writer and his mother often talk about?A. Th
13、e writers studies. B. Wars around the worldC. Dinner plans D. The writers future job25. We can infer from Paragraph 1 that the writers mother _.A. gets along very well with the writerB. doesnt think the writer should be a doctorC. doesnt want the writer to major in EnglishD. doesnt think working in
14、the science field is a good idea26. The underlined word “bemoans” in Paragraph 2 most probably means _.A. agrees B. shouts C. complains D. smiles27. Which of following statements is probable TRUE about the writer?A. He wants to be like his mothers co-workers son.B. He wants to do something he really
15、 likes in the future.C. He doesnt think his mothers co-workers son is perfect.D. He wants to find a job in his community in the future.CBeing highly successful in any field is pretty rare. It takes a combination of natural talent, luck, determination, and plenty of outside support for someone to mak
16、e it big in sports, entertainment, or business. But what if competing is all that matters to you, whether you are likely to succeed or not? This was the goal of Michael Eddie the Eagle Edwards, and that he reached that goal was an amazing achievement.Bom in the U.K. in 1963, Michael was an enthusias
17、tic downhill skier whose dream was to compete for Britain in world-class competitions. He would have liked to represent his country in the 1984 Winter Olympics, but there were a large number of downhill competitors, and Edwards didnt qualify. Seeing his chance elsewhere, he switched to ski jumping.
18、Ski jumping didnt cost nearly as much, and there was almost no competition for a place on the Britain team.But a number of hurdles （障碍）could have meant the end of Edwards dream. He weighed more than most competitors, which put him at a disadvantage. He had no financial support for his training. Poor
19、 eyesight meant that he had to wear glasses under his goggles （护目镜）-not a good thing when they steamed up at high altitudes. But he couldnt let any of this discourage him. He saw himself as a true lover of the sport who simply wanted the chance to compete. Winning wasnt the point. Having the opportu
20、nity to try was all he cared about. And nothing could stop him from trying.In the end, Edwards took 55th place in the 1987 World Championships. He then went on to the Calgary Olympics in 1988, where he finished last in both of his events. Many athletes would have been embarrassed by this result, but
21、 he is proud of his achievement to this day. His determination to fight against all the odds made him a global hero, and in 2016, the inspiring film Eddie the Eagle was made about his life.28.What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A. To introduce the topic. B. To add some background information.
22、C. To expect an answer from readers. D. To uncover the secret of success.29.Why did Michael Edwards choose ski jumping?A.The equipment was cheaper. B. There was little competition.C. It took less skill. D. It was easy to win the championship.30.After the Calgary Olympics, Edwards.A.switched to film
23、making B. was embarrassed by his resultsC. felt he had reached his goal D.was glad it was over31.What made Michael Edwards outstanding?A. His determination to win.B. His enthusiasm for the sport.C. His attitude towards the Olympics. D. His ability to overcome physical disabilities.二. 七选五(5*2.5=12.5)
24、Too many of us are waiting too long to live our best lives. We keep putting everything off until tomorrow. Then, before we know it, we find ourselves asking, How did it get so late so soon?So wed better make today the beginning of our new life. Take time to figure ourselves out. Take time to realize
25、 what we want and need. Take time to love, laugh, cry, and learn. 36_ Here are five things we should start doing today:Accept ourselves. The secret to happiness and success is the acceptance of ourselves. We will never become who we want to be if we rely on everyone else to qualify us. 37 So always
26、go with ourselves, never against ourselves. Be who we were created to be and we will set the world on fire.Make ourselves a priority. To tell the truth, there are only a few people in this world who will stay 100% true to us, so we should stay true to ourselves. Put our own needs into the list of th
27、ings to do. 38 Dont sit back and let things happen to us. Go out and make things happen. We are what we do, not what we say well do. Stop saying I wish and start saying I will. Turn our dreams into plans.Do the work. We cant underestimate(低估) a person who always works hard. Be that person. 39 Always
28、 remember that the task ahead of us is never greater than the strength within us. Do whats right, not whats easy. Our dreams are worth it. 40 We cant force things to happen; we can only drive ourselves trying crazily. Theres a time and place for everything. So dont force whats not yet supposed to fi
29、t into our life. When its meant to be, it will be. Work hard, and be patient.A. Take positive action. B. Enjoy every moment of life.C.Accept ourselves just the way we are.D. Life is shorter than it often seems. E. Everyone has a different way of life.F. Allow life to happen like its supposed to. G.
30、In life, we dont get what we wish for; we get what we work for. 三. 完形填空 (15*1=15)My mother would send presents to others. The occasion never 41 Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries or no occasion at all.She was always thinking about who might enjoy what. Creativity and 42_ _ went into the presents sh
31、e gave, and she 43 a thank you note. Once she sent out a note to her own children and grandchildren who had not acknowledged presents, 44 that they were now on her Fecal Roster （黑名单）and would not be removed until she had received a proper thank you note.Even if you didnt 45 a thank you note, shed gi
32、ve you another present the next 46 she had. She thought bad manners were your problem, not hers.Every time Mom and Dad 47 to visit, all of us would gather in the driveway as they unloaded luggage. There was always something for the kids, often a couple of little toys or a big 48 of homemade cookies.
33、 They werent presents for particular occasion. They were 49 Isnt life great? presents.One spring when they came to visit, she handed me a 50 bag. Inside was a painting that 51 : A special Daughter. Youve brought laughter and joy to our lives and so much love to our hearts. The most precious things w
34、e can 52 for you are the things you have given us 53 and Love.Mom was a 54 present giver, but the best presents we will always remember her for were her love for 55 and her love for us.41. A. aroseB. variedC. matteredD. occurred42. A. sympathyB. justiceC. authorityD. thoughtfulness43. A. appreciated
35、B. resistedC. promisedD. ignored44. A. assumingB. abusingC. correctingD. stating45. A. obtainB. sendC. conductD. purchase46. A. chanceB. timeC. holidayD. festival47. A. rode awayB. drove overC. walked byD. wandered around48. A. cageB. holderC. containerD. tank49. A. especiallyB. fairlyC. simplyD. ap
36、parently50. A. toyB. cookieC. handD. present51. A. toldB. readC. appearedD. showed52. A. recommendB. applyC. wishD. ask53. A. SatisfactionB. PrivilegeC. AssistanceD. Happiness54. A. grandB. greatC. seriousD. extreme55. A. lifeB. kidsC. familiesD. gifts四. 语法填空 (10*1.5=15) Peking Opera roles require p
37、erformers to paint _56_ (they) faces in patterns and colours to represent different character types and _57_ (quality).In Peking Opera, facial painting can be quite complex. However, in the _58_ (begin), only three colours were usedred, white and black. Now, many other colours, such as yellow, purpl
38、e, blue and green, _59_ (use) for facial painting.Red is colour for _60_ (brave) and loyalty. Guan Yu is a good example of this kind of character. He is famous for being very loyal _61_ his emperor, Liu Bei.White highlights all _62_ is bad in human nature. One of the typical white-faced characters i
39、s Cao Cao, _63_ powerful and cruel prime minister. Black face paint is usually used for _64_ is fierce and violent. One typical example is General Zhang Fei from the classic novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms. All these different colours are used in Peking Opera facial painting _65_ (provide) a cl
40、ear picture of each character.五 答案区：阅读理解(2.5)：21-23._24-27._ 28-31 ._ 七选五 (2.5)： 36-40._完形填空（1）：41-45._ 46-50._51-55. _语法填空（1.5）：题号6162636465答案题号6667686970答案周考一答案2020.11.22阅读理解(2.5)：21-23 CAB 24-27 DCCB 28-31 ABCA七选五 (2.5): 36-40. DCAGF完形填空：41-45. CDADB 46-50. ABCCD 51-55. BCDBA61. their62. qualities63. beginning64. are used65. bravery66. to67. that68. a 69. what70. to provide
