1、武威六中2020-2021学年第一学期第一次学段考试高二英语试卷第一部分阅读理解 （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。AWelcome to Cape Town the city that has everything!About two million tourists visit Cape Town every year.It isnt the capital city (thats Pretoria), and it isnt the biggest city eit
2、her (thats Johannesburg), but Cape Town is South Africas most popular city with tourists for its many attractions and activities.From the beautiful views and sunny beaches to great shopping, Cape Town has something for everyone.In fact, a vacation in Cape Town is unforgettable!Adventure (冒险) & outdo
3、orsFor the outdoor adventurer or sports fan, Cape Town has a lot of activities from climbing to diving (潜水) all combined with fantastic settings and sunny skies.Water sports & divingCape Towns beaches are perfect for water sports.Scuba diving is also popular.The many shipwrecks (失事船只) along the coas
4、tline offer some excellent dives.The more adventurous diver can even try shark cage (鲨鱼笼) diving to get eyetoeye with a great white! If you arent so adventurous, try a visit to Boulders Beach.Its part of a protected area for the African penguin.You can walk around on wooden roads and watch the pengu
5、ins in their natural environment.Its great for swimming too, if you dont mind coming facetoface with a penguin or two!Cape Towns weather is pleasant.In summer, its about 26 (and remember, midsummer here is January！), and the winter temperatures dont usually fall below 10.The local money is the rand.
6、There are one hundred cents to every rand.The three main languages are Xhosa, English and Afrikaans.The population of Cape Town is about 3.5 million.1What can we learn about Cape Town?AIt is underdeveloped.BIt is a wellvisited city.CIt is less famous than Pretoria.DIt is bigger than Johannesburg.2Wh
7、ich of the following is a special sight at Boulders Beach?AShipwrecks.BPenguins.CSharks.DShops.3What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?AA few facts about Cape Town.BSome suggestions for tourists.CThe best time to go to Cape Town.DThe reasons for visiting Cape Town.BI cant remember a time whe
8、n my bedroom didnt have a bookshelf.From Dr.Suess to Mother Goose, I had all kinds of books that progressed in size as I got older.My earliest memory of books was sitting on my bed at night with my mom reading to my older brother and me from CS.Lewis, JR.R.Tolkien, or Madeleine LEngle.And my first b
9、eloved book that was all mine was a childrens book about being a chosen child.As an adopted (收养的) child, this book helped me learn that my family was my very own because they chose me.As I got older, the books got thicker and more difficult.The first set of books I ever bought with my own money was
10、LM.Montgomerys Anne of Green Gables.When in elementary school, there was a book catalog (目录) that would come out.We could take it home and have our parents help us order new books.Then the books would be sent to the school.There was nothing better than getting my little bag of books.My love for scie
11、nce fiction was deepened by my older brothers love for it.Beyond being the person to introduce me to Star Trek and Doctor Who, it was his copy of The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks that got me really interested in science fiction.I read classics in high school.The first time I had the thought tha
12、t I wanted to be a writer was after reading Edgar Allan Poes work.And his use of words floored me.I remember using his word “phantasmagorical” for a senior paper.Yeah, its no wonder I ended up an English major and English teacher passing on my love for the written word and the books students could h
13、old in their hands.4What was the authors earliest memory of books?AShe read some classics by herself.BShe was thirsty for childrens books.CShe was often read to by her mother.DShe borrowed books from her brother.5What happened after the author read her first favorite book?AShe loved her family much
14、more.BShe hoped to have her own home.CShe planned to read more books.DShe found that she was adopted.6How did the author feel after getting some books on the book catalog?ALucky.BExcited.CSurprised. DDisappointed.7How did the author become interested in science fiction?ABy reading Star Trek with her
15、 brother.BBy being introduced to Doctor Who.CBy talking about it with her brother.DBy reading The Sword of Shannara.CWhen you are in another country, it is important to know the language, but it is equally important to know how to communicate nonverbally(不用语言地). Before saying anything, people commun
16、icate nonverbally by making gestures. According to an investigation(调查), only 30 to 35 percent of our communication is verbal. When people dont know the language, the most common way to communicate is through gestures. However, many gestures have different meanings, or no meaning at all, in differen
17、t parts of the world.In the United States, for example, nodding your head up and down means “yes”. In some parts of Greece and Turkey, however, this motion can mean “no”. In southeast Asia, nodding your head is a polite way of saying “Ive heard you”.In ancient Rome, when the emperor wanted to spare
18、someones life, he would put his thumb up. Today in the United States, when someone puts his/her thumb up, it means “Everything is all right.” However, in Sardinia and Greece, the gesture is insulting and should not be used there.In the United States, raising your clasped(握紧的) hands above your head m
19、eans “Im the champion” or “Im the winner”. It is the sign prizefighters make when they win a fight. When a leading Russian statesman(政治家) made his gesture after a White House meeting, Americans misunderstood and thought he meant he was a winner. In Russia, however, it is a sign of friendship.There a
20、re other nonverbal signals that people should be aware of when they go to another country, such as the distance to maintain between speakers. Americans stand closer to each other than English people. English people dont like touching somebody or being touched. Now in America, touch is important. Fri
21、ends touch each other on the arm, for example. They often put an arm around a friend when they say “hello” or “goodbye”.8. It is very important to know how to communicate nonverbally when you are in another country because_. A. most people speak different languagesB. much of our communication is non
22、verbal on many occasionsC. people usually make gestures before saying anythingD. its easy to learn how to express oneself through gestures9. If a native in Singapore nods his head up and down when you talk to him, his motion means“_”. A. yes B. no C. thats all rightD. Ive heard you10. When the Russi
23、an leader put up his clasped hands after the meeting at the White House_. A. he meant Russia was the winnerB. he was insulting AmericaC. he made a show of friendship to AmericaD. he in fact meant nothing at all11. The gesture of putting ones thumb up shouldnt be used when you are travelling in_. A.
24、ItalyB. the United StatesC. GreeceD. Southeast AsiaDThere is an English saying, “Laughter is the best medicine.” Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body. They have found that laughter can re
25、ally improve peoples health.Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their heart, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. It increases blood pressure, the
26、heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach, and even the feet. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effects of pain on the body. In one experiment, doctors produc
27、ed pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemicals in the brain which decrease
28、 both stress and pain.As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics, in which they help to improve their patients condition by encouraging them to laugh. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is
29、 enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.12. We learn from the first paragraph that laughter_. A. is good for ones health B. is related to some illness C. has been investigated D. has no effect on the body 13. Which of the following statements is NOT true of laughter
30、 according to the passage?A. It reduces pain.B. It exercises the body. C. It reduces stress.D. It can cure cancer. 14. In a laughter clinic, doctors_. A. laugh at their patients B. encourage their patients to laugh C. smile when they dont feel like laughing D. never stop laughing 15. What is the wri
31、ters attitude towards laughter?A. Critical. B. Doubtful. C. Positive. D. Negative. 第二节七选五（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。People with interesting personalities often have more opportunities open to them because of their ability to maintain the attention of others. Wh
32、en you meet or talk to them，you may feel as though your personality is dull and uninspiring. 16._ Listen to what others have to say. Most people enjoy talking about their lives and themselves，so become more interested and you will seem more interesting. 17._ Look them directly in the eyes and ask th
33、em questions or comment on what they have just told you，instead of just waiting for your turn to talk about yourself.18._ Watch the news，read books，and pay attention. If you dont know about a particular topic，research it and form an opinion on it. People like to be around others who can carry on con
34、versations about lots of things.Look for the humour in every situation. A sense of humour can work wonders for a dull personality，so laugh as often as you can and youll be a more naturally attractive person. Laughter can also reduce your stress to a degree. 19._ Accept and love yourself and others.
35、When you dislike yourself and your personality，other people pick up on this，and they may assume they shouldnt like you，either. 20._ Judge other people less as well; gossip and speaking poorly of others seem like good short-term entertainment，but in the long run it can make you seem dull and untrustw
36、orthy.A. Form opinions on everything.B. Make everyone you speak to feel important.C. Your brain will see these situations as reality.D. Search for the best in yourself and everyone else.E. When you feel better, youre more fun to be around.F. Youd better make a few simple changes to your outlook.G. B
37、ut its relatively easy to develop those personalities that you find so interesting.第二部分英语知识应用（共三节，满分50分）第一节完形填空（共 20 小题； 每小题 1.5 分，满分 30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I couldnt drive myself so I took my husbands car every day to work.However, his _21_ were different from mine.I
38、worked earlier.So he _22_ me off and went to a small caf to drink coffee until work time.Then, in the afternoons, I walked three miles to his _23_ place.One day while waiting for him, I _24_ a beautiful car pull in the car park.I was busily _25_ the car when I noticed the driver a pretty woman.Our e
39、yes made _26_ and she smiled at me.She was wearing a light blue shirt that just _27_ her car.Minutes later, a nicelooking man came out of the building and entered her car.Then she _28_ away.Sitting there in my jeans and shirt, I wanted to _29_.How could some people have it all?Maybe Id have _30_ abo
40、ut her, but later it became almost a _31_ event to see her about once a week.She seemed _32_ and always waved, flashing a big smile.My _33_ stayed long after she drove away.Then one day, when waiting in our _34_ car park, I saw her get out of her car with her husbands help.She walked _35_.The lady h
41、ad a prosthesis (假肢) on the left leg.For weeks Id envied this woman, _36_ Id been able to walk three miles to our car.I thought the lady had _37_， but she didnt.I thanked God for my legs, arms and sight, and for teaching me a _38_ early on in life.When you meet a person who seems much happier than y
42、ou, dont be _39_.You still had your parents, and the _40_ to walk, run or dance through life wonderful things money cant buy.21A.plansBideasChours Dpurposes22A.saw Bdropped Ctook Dset23A.study Brest Cparty Dwork24A.noticed Bmade Cfelt Dheard25A.repairing Bconsidering Cadmiring Dwashing26A.sense Ba d
43、ifference Ca choice Dcontact27A.covered Bmatched Cimproved Dcompared28A.walked Bran Cturned Ddrove29A.cry Blaugh Csleep Dsing30A.worried Bcared Cforgotten Dlearned31A.regular Brare Cmajor Dsocial32A.confident Bhonest Cpatient Dfriendly33A.anger Benvy Cpleasure Ddisappointment34A.average Bspecial Cus
44、ual Dcasual35A.slowly Bcalmly Cquickly Dnervously36A.when Bsince Cbecause Dwhile37A.something Beverything Cnothing Danything38A.course Btheory Clesson Dsubject39A.fooled Bdiscouraged Cdepressed Dannoyed40A.time Bability Ccourage Dneed第二节语法填空（共10小题； 每小题 1分，满分10 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于 2 个词或括号内单词的正确形
45、式Over the past half century, using chemical fertilizers 41. _ (have) become very common in farming. Many farmers welcomed 42. _ (they) as a great way to stop crop disease and 43. _ (increase) production. 44. _ (recent) , however, scientists have been finding that long-term use of these fertilizers c
46、an cause damage 45. _the land and, even more dangerous, to peoples health. With these 46. _ (discovery), some farmers are beginning to turn to organic farming, 47. _ _is simply farming without using any chemicals. There 48._ (be) many different organic farming methods. All of them have 49._ same goa
47、l: to grow good food and without 50. _ (damage) the environment or peoples health. 第三节 单词拼写（共 10小题； 每小题 1分，满分 10 分）51. After work I relax myself by watching TV, listening to the radio or taking part in other forms of _ (entertain). 52. Shes a (专家) in childhood illnesses.53. We want our son to have a
48、n education that will help him to be well (equip) for his later life.54.I think (好奇心) is the best teacher.55. I found it (astonish) that the young player beat the chess master in the game. 56. In your new job you will be expected to perform many _ (function). 57. It rained heavily, _ (cause) severe
49、flooding in that country. 58. Our vacation is _ (approach), but we still cant decide where to go. 59. He is wearing a sad _ (面部的) expression. Go and ask him what is the matter. 60. Youve _ (misunderstand) what I said. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分30分）第一节短文改错（共 10小题； 每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）下面短文中有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个
50、单词的增加，删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符合（）, 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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。Smile is a magic language that everyone can easily understand whenever he or she comes from. Smile is as the golden sunshine that brings warmth to people and makes him happy. Smile is shortest distance between peopl
51、e and it is a good way to show off friendliness to others. More important, smile conveyed a kind of positive energy to people. When you are happy, smile brightens your face. When you feel frustrating, you should also smile to cheer yourself up. Smile can give you confidences and make you strong. Smi
52、ling at the world and the world will smile back!第二节书面表达（满分 20 分）假设你是育才中学学生会主席李华。你校将举办一次英语演讲比赛(speech contest), 希望附近某大学的外籍教师史密斯女士(Ms. Smith)来做评委（judge）。请参照以下内容给她写一封信。英语演讲比赛主题人与自然时间10月15日2:005 :00地点图书馆会议室参赛选手10名学生联系人李华（电话：44876655）要求：1.词数: 100个左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Ms. Smith, Yours, Li Hua 武威六中202
53、0-2021学年第一学期第一次学段考试高二英语试卷参考答案第一部分阅读理解。 1-5 BBACA 6-10 BDBDC 11-15 CADBC 16-20 GBAED 第二部分第一节完形填空。21-25 CBDAC 26-30 DBDAC 31-35 ADBCA 36-40 DBCAB第二部分第二节语法填空。41. has42. them43. increase44. Recently45. to46. discoveries47. which48. are49. the50. damaging第二部分第三节单词拼写。51. entertainment 52. specialist 53. e
54、quipped54. curiosity 55. astonishing 56. functions57. causing 58. approaching 59. facial60. misunderstood第三部分第一节短文改错。61. whenever wherever62.as like63. him them64. shortest前加the65. 去掉 off66. important importantly67. conveyed conveys68. frustrating frustrated69. confidences confidence70. Smiling Smil
55、e第三部分第二节作文。Dear Ms. Smith, Im Li Hua, the Chairman of the Students Union of Yucai High School, which is close to your university. Im writing to invite you to be a judge at our English speech contest to be held in the meeting room in our schools library on October 15th. It will start at 2: 00 p. m. a
56、nd last for about three hours, that is to say, it will end at 5: 00 p. m. Ten students will deliver their speeches on the given topic “Man and Nature”. We hope that you will accept our invitation if it is convenient for you. Please call me at 44876655 if you have any questions. I am looking forward to your reply. Best wishes. Yours,Li Hua