1、天一大联考20202021学年高二年级阶段性测试(一)英语考生注意：1.答题前考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。
2、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。例: How much is the shirt?A.19.15. B.9.18. C.9.15.答案是C。1. What does the woman want the boy to do?A. Read a story. B. Go to bed. C. Take a bath.2. When will the speakers hold a party?A. On Friday night. B. On Saturday night. C
3、. On Sunday night.3. What did the woman do today?A. She kept at home. B. She stayed with some kids. C. She went to the bookstore.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. A fire. B. An earthquake. C. A car accident.5. What will the woman do tonight?A. Buy a calendar. B. Have a meeting. C. Attend a p
4、arty.第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。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。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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Where will the speakers stop their car?A. Near the store. B. Near the factory. C. At the park.7. Whats wrong with the car?A. It cant be started.
5、 B. It has run out of water. C. It needs a new motor.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What happened to the boy?A. He was hit by a car. B. He hit a bus with his car. C. He hurt his leg in an accident.9. Whats the man doing probably?A. Making an apology. B. Asking for details. C. Looking after patients.听第8段材料，回答第10至
6、12题。10. What does the man want to be?A. A policeman. B. A doctor. C. A secretary.11. How many people failed in the first interview?A. Sixteen. B. Fourteen. C. Twenty.12. Who wants the man to find a job in their hometown?A. His mother. B. His wife. C. His father.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does Mike li
7、ke doing?A. Swimming. B. Traveling. C. Boating.14. What does Alike invite Tom to do?A. Go to a party. B. Attend a meeting. C. Spend a holiday with him.15. Why does Sally do many part-time jobs?A. To earn money for a trip.B. To earn money for her tuition.C. To get more working experience.16. Whats th
8、e womans suggestion?A. Going out with Sally. B. Asking for Sallys advice. C. Telling Mike about the plan.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who can take part in the competition?A. Students. B. Workers. C. Painters.18. What was the topic of the competition last year?A. Future. B. Environment. C. Fighting against
9、drugs.19. How can participants hand in their paintings?A. By handing in them to their teachers.B. By sending them to the speaker.C. By putting them in a box.20. What is the third prize?A. Library cards. B. Mountain bikes. C. Books.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、B、C、和D)
10、中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHere are some of the top writing contests for those who are interested in writing.Young Lions Fiction AwardAward amount(金额): $ 5.000Deadline: Usually in SeptemberFee: FreeThe Young Lions Fiction Award was created for the next generation of fiction writers. Five finalists are re
11、cognized, with one taking home the grand prize of $ 5, 000. To qualify, the author must be 35 or younger and submit (提交) a novel or a collection of short stories.Ocean Awareness ContestAward amount: Scholarships tip to$10, 000Deadline: December 15, 2020Fee: FreeThe Ocean Awareness Contest aims to re
12、cognize writers while raising awareness about the climate crisis. You can submit visual art, film, music, poetry, or multimedia pieces. You can even submit as a club, class or group if you want.Lewis Center Play ContestAward amount: $100 to $500Deadline: March 31 each yearFee: FreeAnyone can submit
13、a 10-minute play in the Lewis Center Ten-Minute Play Contest. The play can be at most 10 pages and can be of any topic. The plays will be judged by Princeton University faculty members.53-Word Story ContestAward amount: $1, 000 to be used towards your higher educationDeadline: 21st of each monthFee:
14、 FreeIn the contest hosted by Prime Number Magazine and Press 53, writers are put to the test and have to respond to a prompt(提示)with a 53-word story. The responses must be 53 words exactly-no more and no less. Only stories-i. e. no poems-are permitted, and only one submission per writer is allowed.
15、21. Whats special about the Young Lions Fiction Award?A. Its free of charge. B. It offers the biggest prize.C. It takes place on a yearly basis. D. It sets a limit on the authors age.22. What challenges the writers at the 53-Word Story Contest?A. Time length. B. Speed. C. Memory. D. Word number.23.
16、Which event directs our attention to climate change?A. 53-Word Story Contest. B. Young Lions Fiction Award.C. Ocean Awareness Contest. D. Lewis Center Play Contest.BGym class was not considered important at the private school I attended from kindergarten to Grade 6 and the words movement skill devel
17、opment would have caused brows to wrinkle.For Grades 7 and 8 I moved into the public school system. It was the early 1980s and we had to wear green gym shorts and white T-shirts with the school crest(饰章)on them. We had to climb ropes. We had to go for 1ong runs in the valley beside the school and ex
18、cuses were not allowed.My mom, also somewhat of a non-sporty mom, wrote me notes to get me out of this nightmare once a month. And when she didnt, I sometimes forged my own. One day I arrived for gym class with my note explaining why I could not participate. It was signed by my mother. There were at
19、 least two classes of Grade 8 girls sitting on the side of the hill when I boldly(冒失地) presented my note. The PE teacher asked me why my mothers signature looked so messy. What I said next might be the finest example of just how stupid I was when I was13: Its messy because she signed it while she wa
20、s driving.My classmates giggled(傻笑) nervously. I thought maybe I had pushed things too far but wasnt at all prepared for what happened next. The teacher grabbed my ear and dragged me all the way up the millions of stairs, through the miles of hallways, and into the principals office. That was where
21、my memories from junior high gym class ended.The next year I went to the first day of Grade 9 gym with a positive outlook, high hopes, and good intentions. But all I ended up developing was the habit of hiding in the girls bathroom for the duration of the class.When my counsellor(辅导员) called a meeti
22、ng between me and the gym teacher later that year, I remember the teacher looking at me and saying, I wouldnt know this girl was in my class if I hit her with my car.24. What is the authors impression of her gym class?A. It was great fun before Grade 6. B. It was dull and terrible all the way.C. It
23、helped her improve sports skills. D. It was tiring but interesting at public school.25. Which can replace the underlined word forged in paragraph 3?A. improved B. gathered C. created D. discovered26. Why was the author punished by her PE teacher at age 13?A. She told a lie to the teacher. B. She had
24、 an argument with others.C. She made the same mistake repeatedly. D. She was too careless in signing her name.27. When did the authors attitude to gym class change for the better?A. At the beginning of Grade 9. B. In the early eighties.C. In the middle of Grade 8. D. During Grades 7 and 8.CAfter liv
25、ing, studying and traveling in Rome for over nine months, I finally flew back across the pond to America. While the reunion with my friends and family was unbelievable, I began to feel the so-called reverse (反向的)culture shock.Before experiencing any psychological distress(忧虑)upon re-entry, I noticed
26、 all of the obvious physical and cultural differences between Italy and Indiana-one of which occurred in Walmart. As I walked down the seemingly endless aisles, I was confused. When I finally found the cream cheese, I just stopped and stare. Is it really necessary to sell over ten different flavors
27、of the same product? I thought. 1 immediately recalled the small grocery store, Carrefour, a block away from the Rome Global Gateway. While the store was small compared to Walmart, it still sold everything I ever wanted. It seemed that Walmart is a perfect example of over-indulgence(放纵)and materiali
28、sm, two known negative qualities of American culture.Because I struggled to communicate with the locals of Rome, who spoke very little English, I was unexpectedly pleased to have the ability to talk to anyone once again. Personally, I have never been the type to strike up conversation with strangers
29、, yet I found myself enjoying conversation with others I hadnt met before in public. It feels good to no longer be the outsider walking on eggshells so as not to offend anyone or say something with the wrong accent or incorrect grammar.While attending a Student Safety Summit for Notre Dame students
30、traveling abroad, one of the speakers noted that living in a foreign country will change you in ways you cant even imagine yet, including the way you interact with others, how you dress, what you eat, and how you perceive(感知)the world. Before living abroad, I thought to myself that nothing could inf
31、luence my sense of identity, let alone the way I dress! However, those words have stuck with me, and I believe the speaker was right!28. What puzzled the author at Walmart?A. It was not selling a common product. B. Its cream cheese had a terrible flavor.C. It was located very close to its competitor
32、. D. It was unnecessarily rich in product varieties.29. According to paragraph 2, whats the authors attitude towards American culture?A. Proud. B. Curious. C. Unsupportive. D. Uninterested.30. Before coming to Rome, the author was used to .A. speaking with an accent B. not talking to strangersC. kee
33、ping his identity secret D. correcting others grammar31. What is the best title for the text?A. How to Prepare for Culture Shock B. Keeping Your Identity During TravelC. Dealing with Reverse Culture Shock D. How to Follow Foreign Customs as You TravelDPeople and other great apes are known for their
34、willingness to help others in need, even strangers. Now, researchers have shown for the first time that some birds-specifically African grey parrots-are similarly helpful.We found that African grey parrots voluntarily help familiar parrots to achieve a goal, without obvious immediate benefit to them
35、selves, says Desiree Brucks of the Max Planck Institute for Birds Study, Germany.Parrots and crows are known for having large brains relative to the size of their bodies and problem-solving skills to match. For that reason, they are sometimes considered to be“feathered apes, explains Brucks. However
36、, earlier studies showed that, despite(尽管)their impressive social intelligence, crows dont help other crows. In their new study, Brucks and his fellows wondered: what about parrots?To find out, they placed pairs of grey parrots and blue-headed parrots in boxes alongside each other with a transfer(转移
37、)hole between the two, and a hole facing a human experimenter that was either kept open or closed. Both parrot species quickly learned that they could exchange tokens(筹码)with the experimenter for a nut treat-but only the grey parrots helped their neighbors when their own hole facing the scientist wa
38、s closed, preventing them from gaining any personal reward.In the very first round, seven out of eight grey parrots were willing to transfer tokens in their possession to their neighbors so that their friends could feast when they could not. The fact that they did so without knowing they would later
39、 be tested in the other role showed that those giving were not expecting the favor to be rewarded, said Brucks.Significantly, the grey parrots appeared to understand the nature of the task, instead of acting out of playfulness. When they saw the other parrot had an opportunity for exchange, theyd pa
40、ss a token over-but otherwise, they would not. And, like humans, the grey parrots appeared to favor their friends, sharing more tokens with birds they had previously closely associated with, though they still gave some to those they are familiar with.32. Parrots are considered feathered apes mainly
41、due to .A. their brain size B. their body structureC. their language skills D. their intelligence level33. Whats the purpose of Brucks new study?A. To learn how parrots take on their tasks. B. To discover whether parrots are helpful.C. To prove parrots are socially active birds. D. To find out links
42、 between apes and crows.34. Whats the use of a transfer hole in the experiment?A. Parrots passed their tokens through it. B. Parrots got their rewards through it.C. Researchers exchanged tokens through it. D. Researchers fed the parrots through it.35. What can we infer about grey parrots from the la
43、st paragraph?A. They are naturally interested in playful tasks.B. They rarely build friendship with their neighbors.C. They use tokens to get favors from their neighbors.D. They are more likely to help their friends if possible.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。Alternativ
44、e energy is becoming popular in many homes. Solar systems are being set up to heat water and provide energy, 36 . In addition to saving energy, you will also save a lot of costs and keep your energy bill lower. Solar water heaters can be placed on the roof, while most wind systems are placed on the
45、ground. 37 . Rain water can be collected and used in the garden and lawn, and recycled water from showers and sinks can be used in the garden as well. You can also buy a low flow toilet as they help to reduce water waste.When cleaning inside the home you can use cleaning products that are eco-friend
46、ly, and reduce the amount of chemicals that are released in the environment. 38 , as it is not bio-degradable(生物可降解的)and has a negative impact on the environment.There are many things that you can do to reduce the impact on the environment when building a home. 39 , but it can also reduce your month
47、ly electricity bill, which is why more and more builders are starting to use these methods. By building an eco-friendly home and living a greener lifestyle, you will help to reduce the impact that humans have on nature, and allow the environment to be protected as much as possible. Who knows, you mi
48、ght influence other people in your neighbourhood and encourage them to “green up” their homes and lifestyles. 40 . Many small changes do make a big difference, though.A. There are simple and easy ways to do itB. Try to avoid using plastic when possibleC. Water management is extremely importantD. Peo
49、ple are also starting to use wind systemsE. Greener living is not only environmentally friendlyF. Not everyone can make big changes to their lifestylesG. You end up with a home that rises above your expectations第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节(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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选
50、项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A doctor is praising a Minnesota state police who stopped her for speeding, but gave her N95 masks instead of a 41 . Dr. Janjua thanked State Police Brian J Schwartz for his act of 42 during the coronavirus pandemic in a Facebook post.Dr. Janjua, a doctor 43 in the area, explained she
51、was 44 after driving over the speed limit on March 21.Police Schwartz told her it was irresponsible for her to be 45 because it would take up resources if she got into a(n) 46 and she would not be able to help her 47 . She waited for him to write a ticket, but to her 48 , he let her off with a 49 wa
52、rning-plus five medical masks. They came from a supply that the state had given him for his own 50 .I 51 at once, she said. Maybe its just because of the cold weather, and I also saw him shed(流出)a few tears, before 52 me well and walking away.Like many of her fellow health care workers, Dr. Janjua s
53、aid she had been feeling 53 for not having proper protective equipment and worried about what would 54 if she fell sick far from home.This 55 stranger, who owed me nothing and most 56 is more on the front lines against the pandemic than I am, 57 his valuable masks, without even 58 me first, she adde
54、d.While the coronavirus pandemic has 59 the world as we know it, the kindness of people like Trooper Schwartz is a reminder that nothing can take away our 60 in times of crisis.41. A. card B. sign C. ticket D. warning42. A. bravery B. politeness C. wisdom D. kindness43. A. living B. working C. trave
55、lling D. training44. A. left out B. picked up C. pulled over D. taken away45. A. driving B. speeding C. escaping D. wasting46. A. office. B. fight C. embassy D. accident47. A. friends B. family C. patients D. neighbors48. A. delight B. advantage C. surprise D. satisfaction49. A. serious B. boring C.
56、 broad D. frightening50. A. knowledge B. network C. attack D. protection51.A. cried B. left C. accepted D. apologized52. A. seeing B. wishing C. treating D. knowing53. A. joyful B. fearful C. optimistic D. cautious54. A. continue B. benefit C. happen D. spread55. A. disturbing B. distant C. honest D
57、. complete56. A. exactly B. strangely C. actually D. importantly57. A. shared B. occupied C. traded D. handled58. A. asking B. paying C. calling D. inviting59. A. ruined B. changed C. guided D. opened60. A. unity B. pride C. custom D. courage第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将
58、答案填写在答题卡上。Li Chunru, 61 72-year-old retired doctor in a village in East Chinas Jiangxi Province, has been voluntarily taking care of wild birds at Poyang Lake Nature Reserve for over 30 years, bringing over 50, 000 62 (wound) birds out of danger.For the past 36 years, Li Chunru woke up at 5 oclock i
59、n the morning every day and walked along Poyang Lake regularly, protecting birds from any 63 (harm)human activity. Li is among a group of volunteers 64 came forward to protect the wild birds from illegal(不合法的)activities that are endangering the existence of some species in the area. His selfless 65
60、(devote) to the bird protection started one day 30 years ago, when a storm destroyed the birds nest near his house, 66 (leave) the birds scattered around. Li was 67 (deep) struck by the scene and saved 310 out of the 370.At first, Lis work was not understood by the 68 (villager) including his family
61、. But Li never gave up. Instead, he kept convincing them with the knowledge of the law for environmental protection. His efforts finally paid off-more and more people started to accept Lis faith and voluntarily joined the team 69 birds protection. And the aim of stopping illegal activities around Po
62、yang Lake 70 (achieve) in 2017.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分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。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每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，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。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。The other day on my way work, I
63、 helped a girl on a bus. She had put her lunch bag on the floor of the bus. When she picked them up to get off, the paper bag broke due to its heavy weigh. Her lunch all poured out onto a floor. She was very much embarrassed(尴尬的), and as her apple rolled to my feet, I immediate bent down and tried t
64、o help her. I offered her an extra plastic bag, where I had with me, and we joined hand in putting the rest of her lunch together.She was such thankful that I could see her waving at me even after our bus leaves.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)上周末，你参加了学校志愿者组织的一次户外环保活动,请你给某中学生英文报写一篇稿件，介绍这次活动，内容包括：1.活动目的；2.活动内容(清除湖边垃圾,宜讲环保知识)；3.你的感想。注意：1.词数100左右；2.短文题目和首句已为你写好。参考词汇：垃圾分类garbage-sortingMy Happy WeekendLast weekend, the volunteers from our school did something very meaningful.
