1、黄陵中学2020-2021学年度第一学期期末高二英语试题 本试卷共 8页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，共计15小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）第一节 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。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is Joemost probably doing?A. Carrying a box. B. Writing a book. C. Studying.2. Who will probably watch Ka
2、therine?A. Melissa. B. Jessica. C. Sara.3. What is the womans destination?A. Bronx B. Queens CDunk4. What did the speakers plan to do together?A. Watch a football game. B. Buy a mobile phone. C. See a film.5. Why doesnt Dick look excited?A. He doesnt like travelling.B. He cant smoke during flying.C.
3、 He will be away for such a long time.第二节听下面5段对话或独自。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. How did Lily spend her holidays?A. Training in the army. B. Relaxing in a hotel. C. Going camping.7. What does the man
4、 think of Lilys holiday style? A. Its worth a try. B. Its not to his taste. C. Its the same as his.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. When did the man stop collecting stamps?A. At the age of 10. B. At the age of 12. C. At the age of 14.9. How did the woman get stamps?A. From letters. B. From post offices. C. Fr
5、om other collectors.10.What kind of stamps does the woman collect now?A. Foreign stamps only. B. All beautiful stamps. C. Stamps on environment.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。11. What was the weather like last night? A. Snowy. B. windy. C. Rainy.12. What season is it now?A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter.13. W
6、hat will the speakers do next?A. Go back home. B. Clear the leaves. C. Go for a walk.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。14. What kind of watch does the man want to buy?A.A pocket watch. B.A sport watch. C.A dress watch.15.What does the man dislike about the Omega watch?A. The mental watchbands. B. The square sha
7、pe. C. The high price.16. How much will the man pay?A.80$. B.30$. C.18$ . 17. How many of watch are mentioned?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。18. What percent of graduates dont get a job this year?A. 20% B.30%. C. 70%19.Why is the center very important to young people?A. It offers them help and
8、 advice.B. It provides them with suitable jobs. C. It tells them the graduation process.20. What is the speaker trying to do?A. Encourage people to call the hotline.B. Criticize the unsuitable job market.C. Share job-hunting experience. 第二部分 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.
9、B.C和D）中，选出最佳选项。AThe Guide of Metro PocketHours of Service Open:5 a. m Mon.Fri.7 a.m. Sat.Sun. Close: midnight Sun.Thurs. 3 a.m. FriSat. nights Last train time vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in stations.Metro-rail(地铁) Each passenger needs a fare card to
10、 enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with apaying customer. Fare card machine are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and fare card machine only provide up to $ 5 in change. Get one day of unlimited Metro-rail rides
11、with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a fare card machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.Metro bus When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35. When paying with a Smart tripcard, the fare is $1.25Fares for the Senior /disabl
12、ed customers Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metro-rail and Metro bus, use a senior/disabled fare card or Smart tripcard. For more information about buying senior/disabled fare cards, or Smart tripcards and passes, please visit MetroOpenD or
13、 call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000. Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metro bus and Metro-rail services by calling 202-962-1100.Travel tips(提示)Avoid riding during weekday rush periods before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.If you lose something on a bu
14、s or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.21.What should you know about fare card machines?A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m. B. They make change for no more than $5.C. They offer special service to the elderly. D. They are connected to change machines.22. At what
15、time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?A. At midnight. B. At 5 a.m. C. At 3 a.m. D. At 7 p.m.23.What is good about a Smart Tripcard?A. It saves money for its users. B. It is convenient for old people.C. It can be bought at any time. D. It is sold on the Internet.BBert Katz, my father-in-law, c
16、elebrated his 90th birthday in November 2016. Bert loved sport and was an enthusiastic fan of the New York Yankees (an American professional baseball team based in the New York City), so it was no wonder that over the years, he had been an keen listener to the radio of WFAN, and in particular, the a
17、fternoon show hosted by Mike Francesca. Bert had health issues in his later years that limited his mobility, and when he lost his eyesight three years ago, his attachment to his radio and Francesca became more pronounced. He just loved listening to Mike talking about sport and his New York Yankees e
18、ach afternoon. Those hours brought him so much pleasure. Of course, Mike would leave Dec 15, 2017 after 30 years at the station. Mike lived in the same community where I worked on Long Island, and I had got to know him over the past 20 years. So when my father-in-law was approaching his special birt
19、hday, I asked Mike for a favour: to call Bert and wish him a happy birthday. Mike agreed without hesitation. Two days before the special day, Mike stopped at my workplace. I called Bert at his nursing home and put Mike on the phone. It was a complete surprise to Bert. Mike spent more than 10 minutes
20、 wishing Bert a happy birthday, and of course, talking about the New York Yankees. When my family celebrated Berts birthday two days later, he couldnt stop talking about the phone call. Over his lifetime, he said it was one of the nicest things anyone had ever done for him. Unfortunately, Berts heal
21、th declined last year and he passed away. But even in his final months in the hospital and nursing home, he always listened to the show hosted by Mike Francesca each afternoon. And he also had the memory of that special phone call for his 90th birthday.24.What habit did Bert keep for years? A. Liste
22、ning to a sports programme. B. Playing baseball. C. Checking his eyesight regularly. D. Leading organized cheering for the Yankees.25.What does the underlined word pronounced in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Understandable. B. Unusual. C. Important. D. Obvious.26.Which of the following can best describe the
23、author? A. Caring. B. Honest. C. Patient. D. Independent.27.What is the best title for the text? A. An Unforgettable Birthday Party. B.A Special GiftC. The Big Dream Came True D. The Call Finally ArrivedCIf you could have one superpower, what would it be?Dreaming about whether you would want to read
24、 minds, see through walls, or have superhuman strength may sound silly, but it actually gets to the heart ofwhat really matters in your life.Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world.They have a different kind of superpower that all
25、of us possess: the power to make a difference in the lives of others.Were not saying that everyone needs to contribute their lives to the poor. Your lives are busy enough doing homework, playing sports, making friends, seeking after your dreams. But we do think that you can live a more powerful life
26、 when you devote some of your time and energy to something much larger than yourself. Find an issue you are interested in and learn more. Volunteer or, if you can, contribute a little money to a cause. Whatever you do, dont be a bystander. Get involved. You may have the opportunity to make your bigg
27、est difference when youre older. But why not start now?Our own experience working together on health, development, and energy the last twenty years has been one of the most rewarding parts of our lives. It has changed who we are and continues to fuel our optimism about how much the lives of the poor
28、est people will improve in the years ahead.28. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. Your life value. B. Your life style. C. Your trouble in life. D. Your life experience.29.Why does the author say they are inspired every day? A. They possess different kinds of superpowers. B. Th
29、ey have got the power to change the world. C. There are many powerful people in their life and work. D. Some people around them are making the world better.30.What does the author stress in Paragraph 5?A. Learning more and contributing more to a cause. B. Working hard to get a bigger opportunity.C.
30、Rising above self and acting to help others. D. Trying your best to help the poor.31.What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Peoples efforts have been materially rewarded.B. Much more progress will be made in the near future.C. The work on health is the most valuable experience.D. The autho
31、r believes the lives of the poorest will get better.DGroup exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain a healthy lifestyle. Group exercise is challenging, yet fun and empowering! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body. However, studies have
32、 shown that when exercise is performed in groups, its not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health. Its an opportunity to be social, release endorphin（内酚酞）, and improve your strength. Additionally, group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motiva
33、tes participants to work hard. The instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going to the gym alone.Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor. Many people fear the gym because the
34、y feel lost and dont want to embarrass themselves. If you feel you can relate, then group training is an even better option for you. Its a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision of a fitness instructor. If youre tired of wandering around the gym w
35、asting time and becoming bored, you can attend an upbeat group fitness class thatll keep your workout on track. Dont let fitness frighten you!If youre serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, its extremely important to surround yourself with people wholl provide you with the proper emotion
36、al support. I wouldnt scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldnt expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health. Surround yourself with people who uplift, encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness cl
37、ass, with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social!Surrounding yourself with people wholl provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. First, d
38、ecide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive. Dont let negativity ruin your motivation.32. The first paragraph focuses on_ . A. the greatest challenge of group exercise. B. the most effective way to improve physica
39、l fitness. C. the contribution of group exercise to psychological health. D. the shared common goal in performing exercise in groups.33.The underlined word upbeat in the second paragraph probably means . A. serious. B. average. C. cheerful. D. temporal.34.When it comes to emotional support, the auth
40、or thinks it necessary. A. to surround yourself with supportive people. B. to party on weekends with positive people. C. to try a fun healthy restaurant regularly. D. to sustain a colorful lifestyle. 35.What would be the best title for the passage? A. Seeking Support . B. Supporting Health. C. Impro
41、ving Your Strength. D. Building Up Fitness.E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。Nature soothes(抚慰) our stressed-out souls. We know that nature is the best prescription, and new research suggests we can gain benefits while visiting parks. 36 The study published in the Intern
42、ational Journal of Environmental Health Research found that spending 20 minutes in a city park can make you happier, regardless of whether you use that time to exercise or not. In general, we found park visitors reported an improvement in emotional well-being(幸福感) after the park visit. the studys le
43、ad author and University of Alabama at Birmingham professor Hon K.Yuan said in a statement. 37 Instead, we found time spent in the park is related to improved emotional well-being. For the study, 94 adults visited three city parks in Mountain Brook, Alabama, completing a questionnaire about their su
44、bjective well-being before and after their visit. 38 A visit of between 20 and 25 minutes showed the best results, with a roughly 64%increase in the participants self-reported well-being, even if they didnt move a great deal in the park. 39 The study group was truly small, as the studys co-author an
45、d another UAB professor, Gavin Jenkins, acknowledges. 40 The challenge facing cities is that there is increasing evidence about the value of city parks but we continue to see the decrease of these spaces.A. Something was used to track their physical activity.B You usually visit a small green space i
46、n your neighborhood.C. However, its findings pointed out the importance of city parks.D. If you want to feel happier, you just need to exercise for 20 minutes in a park.E. The best part is that you neednt visit a national park or go far out of your way.F. This means people can benefit from visiting
47、a nearby park, regardless of physical ability.G. But we didnt find levels of physical activity are linked to improved emotional well-being.第三部分 语言知识运用第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Nowadays, as is done by most of us , when something wears out, it is thrown away and replaced by a new one. The 41 is that
48、 countries around the world have growing mountains of 42because people are throwing out more rubbish than ever before.How did we43a throwaway society? First of all, it is now easier to 44 an object than to spend lime and money to repair it. 45 modem industry and technology, companies are able to pro
49、duce products quickly and inexpensively. Products are plentiful and 46.Another cause is our 47 of one-off products. As 48 people, we are always looking for 49to save lime and make our lives easier. Companies 50 thousands of different kinds of disposable products: paper plates, plastic cups, and came
50、ras, to name a few.Our appetite for new products also 51 to the problem. We are 52 buying new things. Advertisements persuade us that 53 is better and that we will be happier with the latest products. The result is that we 54 useful possessions to make room for new ones.All around the world, we can
51、see the 55 of this throwaway lifestyle. Mountains of rubbish just keep getting bigger. To 56 the amount of rubbish and to protect the 57, more governments are requiring people to recycle materials. 58,this is not enough to solve(解决) our problem. 59 throwing them away. We also need to rethink our att
52、itudes about 60 .Repairing our possessions and changing our spending habits may be the best way to reduce the amount of rubbish and take care of our environment.41. A. problemB. reasonC. projectD. key42. A. rubbishB. giftsC. debtD. products43.A.faceB. changeC. observeD. become44.A.hideB. controlC.wi
53、thdrawD. replace45.A.Thanks toB. As toC. Except forD. Regardless of46.A.safeB. funnyC. cheapD. powerful47.A.loveB. lackC . preventionD. division48.A.sensitiveB. busyC. braveD. kind49.A.jobsB. placesC. waysD. friends50.A.donateB. receiveC. produceD. preserve51.A.adaptsB. contributesC. respondsD. retu
54、rns52.A.tired ofB. addicted toC. aboutD. ashamed for53.A.newerB. strongerC. higherD. larger54.A.pick upB. pay forC. hold ontoD. throw away55.A.advantagesB. purposesC. functionsD. consequences56.A.showB. recordC. decreaseD. measure57.A.technologyB. environmentC. consumersD. brands58.A.HoweverB. Other
55、wiseC. ThereforeD. Meanwhile59.A.byB. in flavor ofC. afterD. instead of60.A.advertisingB. collectingC. repairingD. spending 第二节语法填空（共10小题，每题1.5分，共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。Do you know anything about tree rings? A tree will grow in climate with lots of sunshine and rainfall. And a littl
56、e sunshine or rainfall will give a slow 61 (grow) of a tree. We can see the change of the climate by 62 (study)the rings. They can tell what the weather was 63 , sometime even hundreds of years ago. For example, 64 (find) out the weather conditions many years ago, just count the rings of a tree from
57、 the outside the inside. If the tench ring is far from the eleventh ring, then we are sure that it was sunny and 65 most of that year. If 66 is near the eleventh ring, then the climate that year was bad.Tree rings are important not only for studying the history of weather 67 for studying the history
58、 of man. Many centuries ago there lived a lot of people at 68 place in New Mexico. But now you can find only sand there, no trees and no people. What happened?A scientist studied the rings of the 69 trees there. He found the people had to leave because all the trees 70 (cut) down. When all the trees
59、 had gone, the people there had to move.第卷 第四部分 写作第一节 短文改错（共10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文中共有10 处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。In order to promote traditional Chinese cultur
60、e and help students have better understanding of transitional Chinese culture, our school will organize a contest naming Tang Poetry RecitationAs is scheduled, the contest is to been held on the School Report Hall on 15 January , before which you are supposed to get prepared. Above both, its recomme
61、nded that every competitor recite enough poetry from The Hundred Tang Poems, and learn to appreciate the beautiful of Chinese poetry.In addition , any student which wants to attend is welcome to sign up for the contest in the Students Union office before 10 June .Im surely you will learn a lot .Dont
62、 missing the great chance to enjoy the Chinese Poetry Contest. It will be a feast for your eye.第二节 书面表达（25分）我们班同学就“青少年是否应该吸烟”展开了讨论。讨论结果如下：人数观点理由80%反对危害身体健康;一旦成瘾,很难戒除;影响他人健康等。20%赞成身处重压时,可以缓解压力;一种时尚,感觉很酷请根据表格内容写一篇短文,介绍一下讨论的结果并表明自己的观点。要求:1.词数120左右;2.根据提示可适当拓展,但要保持流畅连贯。开头已给出,不计入总词数。Recently, Our class h
63、ave had a discussion about whether adolescents should smoke cigarettes. 一听力：1-5CAACB 6-10CBCBC 11-15CBACA 16-20CBCAA二阅读：21-25 BCAAD 26-30 ABADC 31-35 DCCAB 36-40EGAFC三完型：41-45AADDA 46-50CABCC 51-55 BBADD 56-60CBADA四语法填空：61.growth; 62.studying; 63.like; 64.to find; 65.rainy ;66.it ; 67.but; 68.a; 69. dead; 70. had been cut; 五短文改错：71.have后添加 a; 72.naming-named; 73 been-be; 74.both-all75. beautiful-beauty ; 76.which-who; 77.in addition后删除to; 78.surely-sure; 79. missing-miss; 80. eye-eyes六作文：
