1、2020-2021学年度第一学期武汉市部分重点中学期末考试高二英语试卷考试时间：2021年 1月28日 8:00-10:00 试卷满分：150分第一部分 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。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What kind of drink may the man order?A. Juice. B. Beer. C. Wine.2. Which should the wom
2、an pay for every month?A. Gas. B. Telephone. C. Electricity.3. What is the woman probably doing?A. She is cooking. B. She is doing her work. C. She is inviting the man to have lunch together.4. When did the woman get on the taxi? A. At 7:30. B. At 7:50. C. At 8:05.5. How does the woman decide to tra
3、vel?A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By water.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Who may be the department manager?A. Steve. B. Mike. C. Johnson.7. What was wrong with the software program?A. It couldnt start properly.B. It couldnt make sound.C. It couldnt connect well.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where does
4、 the conversation take place?A. On the phone. B. At a shop. C. In a factory.9. How much does the raincoat cost each?A. 5 dollars. B. 6 dollars. C. 7 dollars.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why did the man stay up last night?A. To sort out the papers.B. To finish the homework.C. To prepare for the exam.11. What
5、 is the womans attitude towards staying up?A. Positive B. Negative. C. Neutral.12. What is today?A. Tuesday. B. Thursday. C. Saturday.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Which may be the womans seat number?A. 33A. B. 33B. C. 33C.14. What does the woman want to do?A. Take pictures all the time.B. Turn off her digit
6、al device. C. Exchange seats with the man.15. What do we know about the woman?A. She often takes plane.B. She is a photographer.C. She is afraid of heights.16. Which can be used after the plane takes off according to the conversation?A. A radio. B. A camera. C. A cell phone.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Wha
7、t does Peter probably do?A. A museum worker. B. A famous painter.C. A superb expert.18. When did Peter find the painting?A. Before the museum was open.B. After the museum was closed.C. During his visit to the museum.19. Why did the boy cry in front of the painting?A. Because he found his painting wa
8、s stolen.B. Because he wanted to have his painting back.C. Because he was not satisfied with his painting.20. How did the director feel after he heard the truth?A. Angry. B. Proud. C. Shocked.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。 AVolunteer With C
9、arePartnersCarePartners volunteer opportunities cover a wide range of needs and areas，so whatever your interests, talents or skills are, we can find the fit that works for you.Retail VolunteersInterested in volunteer work at the Hospice Thrift Store or Estate Sales? Check out the list of opportuniti
10、es, or sign up now. Volunteers are also needed to assist in Rehabilitation Hospital Gift Shop. For more information, please contact Sharon Peareon at 828-277 4888Special Event VolunteersDrums and Dragons This is a brand-new fundraising event. Dozens of volunteers managed a dragon boat race. Visit th
11、e event website for Drums and Dragons. For updates about this unique and competitive event, please “like” our FaceBook page, Drums and Dragons. To join the race, please contact John Napolitano at 828-277-4816.Little Trees Project For over ten years, the Little TreesProject has been delivering decora
12、ted trees to patients served by CarePartners programs. Last year, school children and adult volunteers decorated nearly 800 trees with handmade decorations and heartwarming notes. For more information, please contact Lynn Blankenship at 828-777-2827.Hospice Volunteer Application ProcessIf youre inte
13、rested in becoming a Hospice volunteer, you will need to fill out an application ,sign a confidentiality agreement, and provide two references. Once your application is received, we will arrange a personal interview so that we can answer your questions and become more familiar with your interests an
14、d availability. If you are specifically interested in working with Hospice patients, call Danny Johnson at 828-274-9567.21Who can help you become a voluntary shop assistant?ADanny Johnson. B. Sharon Pearson.CJohn Napolitano. DLynn Blankenship.22Why do CarePartners members hold a dragon boat race?ATo
15、 raise money for the organization.CTo win “likes” for its FaceBook page.C. To celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival.D. To seek volunteers for the organization.23What does the Little Trees Project mainly do?ADecorate trees for sick children.BPlant trees to help poor patients.CProduce handmade trees for
16、decoration.DPresent the patients with decorated trees.BAs our closest neighbor in space, the moon has been the subject of popular myths, songs and poems since ancient times. And it has no less fascinated scientists. But even after centuries of research many questions remain to be answered about Eart
17、hs only satellite. Perhaps the Change-4 lunar probe will be able to reveal more of its secrets. On Dec 8, the probe lifted off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. It is the first probe to the far side of moon.The Earths gravity slows the moons rotation, matching it to the speed
18、 of its orbit. Thus, the far side of the moon is always dark and has never been seen. Its this sense of the unknown that makes the far side of the moon such an interesting place for scientific and space exploration.Long exposed to solar winds, the far side may have the special soil and minerals in i
19、ts upper mantle（地幔）.For this reason, Change-4 is also carrying flower seeds and potato and silkworm eggs to see whether life is possible on the moon. If it is, then the moon will become a more likely destination for space travel in the future. However, due to communication problems, exploration of t
20、he dark side will not be easy.As the far side is blocked off from us, radio noise coming off Earth is also blocked. This is why China launched the relay satellite Queqiao in May so that communication between Earth and the probe could go ahead. Power supply will also be a challenge to the mission.Cha
21、nge-4 gets energy from the sun through its solar panels. However, a lunar day has the length of 28 Earth days. This means that the probe will need to orbit the moon for over 20 days to be in a position to be able to land in moon daylight and so use its solar panels.According to Xinhua, if everything
22、 goes well, the satellite will land on the far side on Jan 2.The New York Times described the journey as “groundbreaking”, and wrote that it will “give clues to the history and development of the moon”.24. What is the purpose of Change-4s journey to the moon?A. To send living things to the moon.B. T
23、o figure out some popular myths.C. To explore the dark side of the moon.D. To look for a destination for space travel.25. What do we learn about the far side of the moon?A. It has no difference with the near side.B. It deserves the attention of the scientists.C. It has been uncovered for its special
24、 soil.D. It will become a destination for space travel.26. Why was the relay satellite Queqiao launched?A. To get more energy from the sun.B. To solve communication problems.C. To provide power supply for the probe.D. To reduce radio noise coming off Earth.27.What is the New York Times attitude towa
25、rds this journey?A. Doubtful. B. Shocked. C. Favorable. D. Jealous.CIf humans pump enough carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, the stratocumulus(层积云) could disappear, and the earths temperature could climb sharply to heights not predicted in current climate models. It would burn the planet. Tha
26、ts the conclusion of a paper published in the journal Nature Geoscience and described in detail by Natalie Wolchover at Quanta Magazine.As Wolchover explained, clouds have long been one of the great uncertainties of climate models. Computer models that easily capture the complexity and detail of mos
27、t climate systems just arent powerful enough to predict worldwide changes in cloud behaviour. But clouds are important. They reflect sunlight away from the earths surface. And stratocumulus is a white blanket you might have seen as you looked out of the window of an airplane, rolling out below you a
28、nd hiding the ground. Researchers suspect that certain sudden, past jumps in temperature may have been caused by changes of cloud like this.For the new research, scientists modeled just a small patch of sky using a supercomputer. They found that if carbon dioxide levels reach about 1,200 parts per m
29、illion (ppm) in the atmosphere, the stratocumulus breaks up. Thats a very high carbon dioxide concentration. Right now, levels have climbed past 410 ppma dangerous change from 280 ppm before the Industrial Revolution.But humans put more and more CO2 into the atmosphere every year. If current trends
30、continue, the earth could reach 1,200 ppm within 100 to 150 years. This could happen if our society doesnt follow through on any of its commitments to reduce emissions(排放物), Wolchover reported. And even if it does, the result would be another 8 degrees Celsius of heat added to the global average, on
31、 top of the detrimental changes already underway due to greenhouse gases.Thats an enormous change, and it goes beyond predictions of worldwide ice melt and catastrophic sea level rise. And, once the stratocumulus is gone, Wolchover reported, it likely wouldnt reappear until atmospheric carbon dioxid
32、e levels dropped below where they are currently.There are still some uncertainties in the data. The 1,200 ppm figure could change as scientists look into the issue further.28.What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. Most climate systems are not complex.B. Stratocumulus changes affect the temperature.C.
33、 The stratocumulus protects planes from sunlight.D. Cloud behaviour is uncertain and easy to predict.29.How did the scientists study the cloud in the new research?A. By measuring the sea level.B. By comparing climate models.C. By experimenting in a natural state.D. By computer modeling and analysing
34、.30. Which of the following best explains “detrimental” underlined in Para4?A. Important B. Harmful C. Absolute D. Desperate31.Which of the following statements would Wolchover most probably agree with?A. The stratocumulus may not return if it is gone.B. The effects of CO2 emissions have been fully
35、assessed. C. The break-up of stratocumulus results from catastrophes.D. Once CO2 levels reach 1,200 ppm, stratocumulus will go extinct.DOn November 7, Lewis Pugh completed a one-kilometre swim in the freezing waters of King Edward Cove, off South Georgia in Antarctica. He was wearing only his swimmi
36、ng glasses, cap and speedos!Pugh is an advocate for our oceans and seas, working to protect these ecosystems with their large diversity of marine life. When asked why he doesnt wear a wetsuit, Lewis says, “I ask world leaders to do everything they can to protect our oceans. Sometimes the steps they
37、need to take are difficult and unpopular. If Im asking them to be courageous, I must also be. Swimming in a wetsuit would not send the right message.”It took Pugh about 19 minutes to complete the one-kilometre swim in Antarctica where the water averaged about 1.6 degrees Celsius. He says that his bo
38、dy can only tolerate about 20 minutes in the freezing waters before it starts shutting down. As he swims, his body temperature steadily drops, which in turn causes his muscle control to drop, slowing him down. When he is done with his swim, his support team rushes him to a hot shower and it takes al
39、most an hour for his body temperature to return to normal.Doctors and Pugh caution that one must receive months of training to swim in such cold waters. Even expert swimmers who are unused to freezing water can drown within minutes because of the physical shock experienced by the body. Pugh says he
40、trained for six months before this swim.This is not the first time that Lewis has swum in dangerous conditions. In 2007, he swam one kilometre in the North Pole to draw attention to the melting Arctic ice due to climate change. In 2015, he swam in the Bay of Whales in Antarcticas Ross Sea as part of
41、 his successful campaign to help set up a marine reserve there. 32.Why did Lewis Pugh swim without a wetsuit?A. To send the message.B. To build up his body.C. To show his bravery.D. To win public attention.33.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. The water.B. His body.C. His
42、body temperature.D. The water temperature.34.Whats Pughs advice about swimming in freezing waters?A. One must get fully prepared for it.B. One should be expert at swimming.C. One should be ready to take on challenges.D. One must be used to long-distance swimming.35.What may be the best title for the
43、 text?A. Lewis Pugh: swimming for a cause.B. How to survive a swim in cold waters.C. Lewis Pugh: achieving the impossible. D. How to prepare for extreme swimming.第二节：(共5小题；每小题2.5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。Organic food is very popular. It is also expensive. Some organic food cos
44、ts twice as much as non-organic food, but new parents and pet owners are willing to pay up to 200% more for organic food. However, there are people who think it is a waste of money. 36 . Organic farms do not use agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides (杀虫剂). In many countries organic foods have s
45、pecial labels. 37 Some people think organic means locally grown. Originally this was true. Over time organic farming became more difficult. The demand for organic food grew larger than the supply. Small companies had to sell out to large companies. There werent enough organic ingredients (原料), such
46、as grain and cattle. 38 . Today, many large companies have an organic line of products.Is organic food more nutritious? This is part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers believe it is. They think agricultural chemicals cause health problems such as cancer. Many health professionals disagree. 39
47、 . Health specialists worry more about bacteria (病毒), such as E.coli and salmonella. These can get into contact with organic and non-organic food. Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully. Handling meat carefully is important too.Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better. Is
48、tastier food worth the extra money? This is a matter of opinion. Whether it is healthier or not may require more research. 40 .A. These guarantee that the products are natural.B. Therefore, companies tried their best to get enough supply.C. Few studies prove that organic foods prevent health problem
49、s. D. However, organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than sorry.E. There is one main difference between organic and non-organic food.F. This made it difficult for many organic companies to stay in business.G. Scientists argue that organic food may take place of non-organic food.第三部分：英语知识运用
50、(共两节，满分45分)第一节：完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。 An owl (猫头鹰) was rescued Wednesday from a Maryland highway during the morning rush hour. Just before 8 am, officials said 41 headed east on MD 100 near Arundel Mills Boulvevard in Hanover called with reports of a(n)
51、 42 owl near the right-hand lane (行车道). Within three minutes, official said, Michael Lathrouma Maryland Natural Resources Police (NPR) officer who 43 to be a birder arrived. A detective with the Anne Arundel County police department 44 came to the scene. The owl 45 in the right lane, police said, bu
52、t 46 to cross traffic and get almost to the middle of the road. The detective turned on her emergency lights to protect the owl from 47 . The bird was “spreading its wings to resist the perceived (所理解的) threat of the human 48 , but it did not attempt to 49 ,” officials said.Lathroum placed his coat
53、over the bird to 50 it so he could fasten the wings and feet, officials said. He held the owl in his car 51 another NRP officer arrived to take it to a bird expert, where it could receive 52 care . Officials said that traffic 53 only briefly.NRP spokeswoman Candy Thomson said the owl was likely stru
54、ck by a car. It is not 54 for birds to be struck by cars, wildlife experts said. According to experts, they are often hit by cars as they eat food 55 .41.A.policemen B. drivers C. runners D. walkers42. A. injured B. annoyed C. brave D. clever43. A. hopes B. tries C. happens D. learns44. A. also B. e
55、ven C. just D. yet45. A. sang B. slept C. waited D. started46. A. failed B. managed C. pretended D. stopped47. A. hunters B. animals C. disease D. traffic48. A. teachers B. rescuers C. reporters D. doctors49. A. fly away B. show off C. step back D. give up50. A study B. hide C. calm D. treat51. A. u
56、ntil B. so C. unless D. if52. A. different B. ordinary C. gentle D. professional53. A. passed B. moved C. increased D. slowed54. A. unrealistic B. unnecessary C. uncommon D. unimportant55. A. quietly B. hurriedly C. in place D. on roads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。Twe
57、nty years ago I was appointed and have worked 56._ a volcanologist since then. The job is exciting but 57_(occasion) dangerous. I dont mind the danger because I help protect ordinary people from the volcanoes. What I do is collect information for a database about Mount Kilauea, 58._active volcano in
58、 Hawaii. 59._(collect) and evaluated the information, I help other scientists to predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast. When boiling rock erupts from a volcano and crashes back to earth, it causes 60._(little) damage than you might imagine. The reason is that no one lives n
59、ear the top of Mount Kilauea, 61._ the rocks fall. The lava can bury everything in 62._(it) path under the molten rock. Once I was lucky enough to have a much closer look at the volcano the day after its 63_(erupt) with two other scientists. We had to wear 64._(protect) suits that covered our whole
60、body. We made our way to the edge of the crater and collected some lava for 65._ (late) study. That was my first experience. 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）假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Jack 写信说由于他经常玩手机游戏，和父母发生了争吵。你写信劝说他正确解决这个问题。内容包括：1. 对他的心情表示理解；2. 指出他的错误（至少两点）；3. 向父母道歉，并改掉这个坏习惯。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dea
61、r Jack,_第二节（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself: Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must r
62、eally be a nerd(书呆子).As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running towards him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him. He looked up and I saw this terrible
63、 sadness in his eyes. So, I jogged over to him and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, I saw a tear in his eye. As I handed him his glasses, he said, “Thanks!” There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. We talked all the way home, and I carrie
64、d his books. He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. The more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him.Over the next four years, Kyle and I became the best friends. When we were seniors, he had the highest marks in the class and was chosen to give a speech at the graduation ceremony. I teased him all
65、 the time about being a nerd. He had to prepare a lot, and I was so glad it wasnt me having to get up there and speak.On graduation day, I saw Kyle. I said,“Hey, big guy, youll be great!” He looked at me with one of those looks,the really grateful one, and said “Thanks”, smiling.As he started his sp
66、eech, he cleared his throat, and began,“Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough yearsyour parents,your teachers,your siblings, maybe a coachbut mostly your friends.I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give him or
67、her.I am going to tell you a story.注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。Paragraph 1:I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. Paragraph 2:I smiled back in tears. 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）1-5 ABBAC 6-10 ACACC11-15 BBACC16-20 BAB
68、BC第二节21-23 BAD24-27 CBBC28-31 BDBA32-35 CBAA部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分37.5分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）第二节：(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分10分)EAFCD第一节：完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)41-45 BACAD 46-50 BDBAC 51-55 ADDCD第二节：(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)56. as 57. occasionally 58. an 59. Having collected 60.less. 61.where 62. its 63. eruption64. pr
69、otective 65.later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）Dear Jack,I heard that you had a quarrel with your parents because you area addicted to mobile phone games. So you must be upset now. To be honest, what you did is not the right thing, Firstly, you are supposed to focus on your study instead of mobi
70、le phone games, which have negative effects on your health. Whats more, you shouldnt have quarreled with your parents. They were concerned about your health and study, but you didnt show respect, which made them heartbroken. I think you should apologize to them sincerely and quit this bad habit now.
71、 I am expecting your good new. Yours sincerely Li Hua第二节I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. Kyle had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his mum wouldnt have to do it later and was carrying hi
72、s staff home. Meanwhile, I found he looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. “Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable.” I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. When his eyes caught mine, I was able
73、to see tears shimmering in his smiling eyes. I smiled back in tears. Not until that moment did I realize what a big difference one small gesture had made to him. I even saw his mum and dad looking at me and wearing that same grateful smile. It dawned on me that never should we underestimate the powe
74、r of our actions. With one small gesture we can change a persons life, for better or for worse.听力原文Text1 W: We have fine beer and hard wine this evening. Which one do you like?M: Neither. Just soft drink, please.Text2W: Sir. Shall I pay for electricity every month?M: No. It is included in the rent a
75、s well as water and gas, except telephone and the Internet.Text3 M: Do you want to have lunch together with me?W: That would be good! As soon as I finish my work, Ill go to your office.M: Great! See you then.Text4 W: Can you drive faster, Sir? Look, it is 7:50 now. I have been in your car for 20 min
76、utes.M: Take it easy. Ill take a short cut and it will take you only 15 minutes.W: If so, Ill be just in time for work.Text5 W: Look. All these packages are too large for a taxi.M: But as for a bus, Im afraid you cant manage it by yourself. Have you ever considered the speed boat over there?W: Thats
77、 a good idea.Text6W: Hello. This is the managers office. Is that Johnson speaking?M: Yes.W: You were wanted just now by Steve on the telephone. He said there was something wrong with your software program.M: But I just settled a start problem and a sound error with Mike. It should be OK.W: No. He sa
78、id he couldnt monitor other computers in his department sometimes.M: Ok. Ill go and check it.Text7W: Hello. What can I do for you?M: I bought 4 umbrellas and 6 raincoats. But there are several holes in them.W: Hold on a minute, please. Id like to check the information with you.M: OK. I paid 20 dolla
79、rs for the umbrella and 42 for the raincoats the day before yesterday.W: Did you repair them?M: No. I dont know how to deal with them.W: Then, will you please send them here tomorrow and then I can return them to the factory?M: OK. Ill drive to your shop tomorrow morning.Text8W: Hi Jackie. You dont
80、look well. Whats going on?M: Nothing. I just lack a little sleep.W: Did you stay up again last night?M: Yes. As you know, the final exam is coming and I have only five days to prepare for it.W: But Rome wasnt built in a day!M: Thats right. But I must sort out the previous notes after finishing some
81、test papers.W: But staying up is bad for your health.M: Dont worry about it. I can take care of myself.W: An exam is just part of learning.M: Yes. Ill have a good rest after the exam is over next Tuesday.W: I hope you can pass the exam.M: Thank you very much.Text9W: Hello. Is that seat 33C yours?M:
82、Yes. The plane is taking off, but 33Bis still empty.W: No. It is my babys. As you know, this is the first time that I have taken an airplane. So we are a little nervous.M: Dont worry. In fact, it is safe to travel by air.W: Yes, thank you. By the way, do you mind exchanging seats with me?M: Of cours
83、e not. But you can get a wonderful view of the sky and the land in your seat.W: Im afraid I will be scared when looking down from the sky.M: Please stay relaxed. When I first took the plane, I was so excited that I kept taking pictures after the plane had taken off. W: But you should have been forbi
84、dden to use digital devices.M: Yes, mobile phones and radios are forbidden in the plane, so I took pictures using a camera.Text10 No visitor was left in the museum and Peter began to work. He was walking around to check if everything was all right, when he saw a beautiful painting lying on the floor
85、. John picked it up and gave it to the director of the museum.The director thought the painting was of great art value, so he decided to hang it in the museum. A large number of experts came to appreciate the painting. Each one said it was beautiful and had a very deep meaning. The director was prou
86、d of having such a painting in his museum and gave Peter an award.Some weeks later a woman and her little son came to the museum. While they were looking at that painting, the little boy began to cry. “Why are you crying?” the director went over and asked him.The child pointed to the painting and said, “This is my painting and I want it back.” His mother added, “He left it on the floor a few weeks ago. If you look carefully, you can see his name on the painting in the corner.” The director couldnt believe his ears when he heard the truth.