1、玉林市育才中学2021年春季期开学检测高二英语试卷本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。考试时间120分钟。注意事项： 1答第I卷时，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上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,写在本试卷上无效。第I卷第一部分 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，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项
2、中选出最佳选项。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 will the man do tomorrow afternoon?A. Meet the woman. B. Attend a meeting. C. Go to the hospital. 2. What does the woman need according to the man?A. A challenging job. B. A good rest. C. A new accountant. 3. Where is the woman going?A. The p
3、ost office. B. The cinema. C. Her sisters home. 4. What is the man?A. A shop assistant. B. A tailor. C. A doctor. 5. Whose birthday is it today probably?A. Sues. B. Jims. C. Tracys.第二节（共15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，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
4、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. Why is Lucy still at home today?A. She is taking the day off. B. She is waiting for the man. C. She is in no hurry for work. 7. How does Lucy find taking the subway?A. Convenient. B. Cheap. C. Crowded. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What are the speakers having
5、?A. Beef. B. Fish. C. Chicken. 9. What does the woman say about the dish?A. It tastes terrible. B. It is delicious. C. It is a bit sweet. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. What is Mr. Taylor doing?A. Reading a magazine. B. Watching a film. C. Making a call. 11. Who is Kate calling?A. Jack. B. Her workmate.
6、C. Her boyfriend. 12. Why is Paul asking so many questions?A. To improve his spoken English. B. To know more about the family. C. To get closer to the family. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What does Mary say about her flat?A. It has a big kitchen. B. It is close to her office. C. It faces a beautiful pa
7、rk. 14. How does Mary go to work?A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By bike. 15. Why was Lily late for work?A. She missed the bus. B. Her train was late. C. The bus broke down. 16. What will the man do the next day?A. Go to work by train. B. Visit Mary. C. Leave home earlier. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What p
8、rogram will follow the weather report?A. A music program. B. Some traffic news. C. An interview with Britney Spears. 18. What does the speaker advise drivers to do?A. Take umbrellas with them. B. Drive carefully and slowly. C. Visit the Tokyo Tower tonight. 19. What will the weather be like this wee
9、kend?A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny. 20. Where will the speaker probably go this weekend?A. The radio station. B. The park. C. The Tokyo Tower. 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AAlbert was mad about computer games. He could spend hours in front of the comput
10、er. When people encouraged him to leave the screen to have a normal life, he would respond this is my window to the world. There is much more here than you realize.Among all his games, he especially liked a rabbit-catching game. He was a real expert at it. He once even won the champion of an online
11、rabbit-catching competition.One day, as usual, as soon as he got home, he ran to his room to play computer games. But this time he found the computer was not there. Yet in its place there was a box, on which a card said, “Gift for Game Winner. When he opened the box, he found a real rabbit in it. Hi
12、s parents then came in to tell him that they bought him the rabbit in place of the rabbit game because his computer was sent for repair.Albert loved the little rabbit immediately. He liked playing with it and even gave it a name. He studied its diet and habits. Days later, he actually began to enjoy
13、 the company of the rabbit. And he also enjoyed sharing his stories and his growing knowledge about rabbits with his parents, friends and teachers.Now, Albert is no longer mad about computer games. He prefers learning and discoveringnew things about animals. He also uses the computer to do that. Whe
14、n someone asks him why he stops playing computer games, he points to his pet and says. “This is my window to the world. There is more than you realize.” 21. Albert used to be _.A. mad with his parentsB. interested in rabbit storiesC. good at catching rabbitsD. crazy about computer games22. Albert wa
15、s an expert at _. A. catching rabbits in the woods B. keeping different kinds of petsC. online computer game competitionsD . computer game of rabbit-catching23. What is Alberts “window to the world” now? A. His parents.B. Computer games.C. His pet rabbit.D. Knowledge about nature.BDining Room Table
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22、ts.CIf you were a superhero, what would your super power be? Would you want to fly or be invisible? Or, perhaps, youd rather have the power to read minds? Wouldnt that be cool?Reading minds is not as far-fetched as you might think. In fact, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology ha
23、ve developed a wearable device that can actually express a persons thoughts and allow them to talk to a computerwithout anyone else hearing.The device, called AlterEgo, allows a person to control a computer and ask it questions without ever saying one word. When a person wearing the device thinks of
24、 a word or a phrase but does not speak it, AlterEgo picks up the neuromuscular (神经肌肉的) signals in the persons jaw and face. AlterEgo sends those signals to a computer, which is programmed to associate them with specific words.The device is fairly accurate. In a 10-person trial, AlterEgo had the 92 p
25、ercent transcription (转录) accuracy. Researchers say that number will increase over time. “Our idea was: Could we have a computing platform thats more internal, that combines humans and machines in some ways and that feels like an internal extension of our own thought?” Arnav Kapur, a graduate studen
26、t at the MIT Media Lab said.So what effect could this have on communication? AlterEgo can change the way humans communicate with computers, allowing us to silently connect with AI assistants such as Amazons Alexa or Apples Siri without anyone knowing. If a person is having a conversation and wants t
27、o look up a bit of information, they dont have to take out their computer or mobile phone; instead they can just think of the question. AlterEgo will answer without breaking in on the conversation. The device can also help people communicate with their voice in noisy situations, such as on a factory
28、 floor or on the deck of an aircraft carrier.28. Why are the questions raised in Paragraph 1?A. To ask readers for their opinions.B. To lead into the topic of the text.C. To inspire readers imagination.D. To show the authors curiosity.29. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
29、A. Questions. B. Computers. C. Signals. D. Devices.30. Whats the researchers attitude towards AlterEgo?A. Positive. B. Worried. C. Respectful. D. Unconcerned.31. What influence will AlterEgo have on peoples communication?A. People can apply AI assistants skillfully.B. People will become a good mind-
30、reader.C. People no longer need mobile phones.D. People can communicate more smoothly.DOur culture is the system we use to build our identity. All living things are part of a culture. Even animals have a culture! So what is culture? Its the way we behave in a group. It begins with each individual(单个
31、的) family. Within our families we do things to build relationships with each other. This can include routines like daily housework and weekly shopping. It also includes traditions. Traditions are activities that are repeated on a regular basis. Culture is not limited to individual family groups. The
32、 real strength of culture is in largercommunity groups. These larger groups are called societies. Every society makes rules for itself. It decides how people should act in different situations. Some of these rules are written down. Some are just things that are naturally expected of all members of t
33、hat society.Often, cultures can be recognized by what the people believe. Cultures are also known bywhat they choose to include in their art. Sometimes cultures may be formed by people who speak the same language. Cultures may also be known for their customs, including the foods they make and the th
34、ings they do.Our cultures help us understand who we are and what we believe. There are very strongfeelings connecting us to our own society. Two different cultures may disagree on something,especially if they both feel strongly about it. When that happens, war is a common result.People are learning
35、better ways to communicate with each other. The more we communicate, the more we appreciate the differences in cultures.32The underlined word routines in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.A.hobbiesB. behaviorsC.formal activitiesD. daily activities33Where does the real strength of culture?A. In
36、arts.B. In societies. C. In familiesD. In languages34Which of the following may the author disagree with according to the passage?A. Culture doesnt exist in animals.B. Culture is the way we behave.C. Cultures may not agree with each other.D. Cultures help us understand ourselves.35What is the best t
37、itle for the passage?A. What Is Culture?B. What Is Society?C. What Is Tradition?D. What Is System?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。Five steps to better handwritingSome kids love handwriting, but others hate when its time to put their pen to paper. Maybe they are worried
38、 about their handwriting. Are you one of them? 36 Here are five steps that really work! Get a great grasp （抓）Try thishold your pencil at the top and try to write your name. Pretty hard? But when you hold your pencil the correct way, writing is much easier. 37 Hold it in place with your thumb（拇指）, an
39、d your index (食指)and middle fingers.Let the lines be your guide Lined paper is your friend! Those lines can help you create letters(字母）that are the right size and proportion (均衡). 38 Also be sure to fill up the lined space completely. Those capital letters should be from the bottom line to the top o
40、ne.Slow down If your writing is hard to read, try slowing down a little. If you rush, its hard to control where you stop and start your letters.Lower the pressure 39 That makes it harder to make the smooth lines. Try easing up and dont hold the pencil too tightly (紧紧地）. 40 Lots of games require you
41、to write or draw pictures. So even though its not schoolwork, youre still using the skills you need to control your pen better.APlay games. BAsk for more advice. CSo “a” should be half the height of a capital “A”.DYouve been writing since you were a little kid. ESome kids press down really hard when
42、 they write.FThe good news is that just about everyone can improve their handwriting.GThe best way to hold a pen or pencil is to let it rest next to the base of your thumb（拇指）.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项。My adviser interviewed me over th
43、e phone. He 41 my undergraduate record and thought I had a graduate degree. Therefore, I was 42 to the Ph. D. program. He welcomed me into his lab even after knowing the 43 . I began to get into a running 44 because it left me feeling like I had a lot to prove. I 45 myself into reading every paper I
44、 could find. I 46 thought about how to test scientific questions no one had yet 47 . But four years later, I felt lost because I 48 passed my qualifying exam.Then a friend asked me to volunteer as a barman at a gala (盛会). I was 49 at first, having never worked behind a bar, 50 I said yes in the end.
45、 I spent an evening 51 cutting fruit and doing other unskilled tasks. By the end of the night, I was 52 . But I felt unbelievablein awe of (惊叹于) how much 53 I had. And I went home and slept better than I had in years.Later, I tried to 54 why I loved this experience so much. I realized it was because
46、 the 55 of this job were exactly what I 56 from my Ph. D. program. It was physically tiring, for the tasks I did were 57 and could be completed in a short time. At that point, I had not had a pause in 58 as hard as I could for four years, and I was completely 59 of the toll (损害) it was taking on my
47、spirit. Since then, Ive tried to give my mind more 60 .41. A. disbelieved B. rejected C. misread D. mixed42. A. introduced B. admitted C. accompanied D. invited43. A. standard B. gap C. weaknessD. error44. A. start B. competition C. race D. response 45. A .argued B. tricked C. threw D. frightened46.
48、 A. still B. never C. even D. just47. A. met B. explored C. asked D. advocated48. A. merely B. surprisingly C. easily D. barely49. A. optimistic B. thrilled C. confused D. hesitant50. A. but B. so C. and D. or51. A. going about B. looking through C. bursting in D. carrying on52. A. disappointed B. w
49、orn C. dynamic D. satisfied53. A. joy B. experience C. skill D. comfort54. A. make up B. figure out C. deal with D. hold back55. A. designs B. chances C. varieties D. demands56. A. missed B. suffered C. learnedD. avoided57. A. boring B. meaningful C. simple D. vague58. A. hitting B. thinking C. winn
50、ing D. complaining59. A. nervous B. ashamed C. proud D. unaware60. A. practices B. motivations C. breaks D. reasons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。All mammals(哺乳动物) need sleep. But the amount of sleep they need is different. Children need 61 (many) sleep than grown-ups. A ne
51、w born baby sleeps 17 to 18 hours a day. Grown-ups need between 6 and 9 hours of sleep a night.Though 62 (science) do not know for sure why you sleep, they do have some ideas. Safety could be 63 most important reason for sleep. People and other animals might sleep because it keeps them safe at night
52、. Things go wrong if you do not get enough sleep. 64 is hard to think and work unless you get plenty 65 sleep.In the past twenty years, people 66 (learn) a lot about what happens when you lie down to sleep. Sometimes your eyeballs move back and forth very fast. This kind of sleep is called REM, 67 m
53、eans rapid eye movement. One 68 (interest) fact about this kind of sleep is that dreaming occurs during REM.If you have trouble 69 (fall) asleep, there is an old suggestion that you breathe very 70 (slow). Others believe that drinking warm milk will help make you drowsy.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共1
54、0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。Classical Gardens of Suzhou are a perfect combination of wonders and go on the List of Wo
55、rld Heritage in 1997. People regard it as the sign of Confucian belief of harmony between man and nature. The unique aspect about the gardens are the poetic atmosphere creating in such a limited space. And most objects are artificial made. People create fantastic scenery, using many man-made structu
56、re such as rivers, rocks and plants. Rocks arranged in an order look meaningful while rivers, what go through the gardens, give the feeling of liveliness. The few pieces of leaves or flowers are enough to make us feel the change of the weather. We can get close nature here.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是新华中学的学生
57、李华，校报准备办一个关于冬季运动的英语板块，现面向全体学生招募一名英语编辑。请根据提示写封信申请加入：1. 表示对此职位感兴趣；2.说明自己的爱好和特长，如喜欢冬季运动，擅长英语，乐于与人沟通等；3.表示希望能担任此职位。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。2021年春季期开学检测高二英语试题参考答案第一部分 听力15 ABABB 610 CABAA 1115 CABAB 1620 CABCB第二部分 阅读理解21-23 DDC 24-27 CBDD 28-31 BCAD 32-35 DBAA 36-40 FGCEA第三部分 语言知识运用4145 CBDAC 46
58、50 CBDDA5155 ABABD 5660 ACBDC 61. more 62. scientists 63. the 64. It 65. of 66. have learned 67. which 68. interesting 69. falling 70. slowly第四部分 写作第一节 短文改错1. gowent 2. itthem 3. areis 4. creatingcreated 5. artificialartificially6. structurestructures 7. 删除order前的an 8. whatwhich 9. orand 10. close后加
59、to第二节 作文Dear Mark, Recently, Ive learned that the school newspaper is looking for an English editor of winter sports section. Im interested in this position very much. Being a student with high responsibility, I believe I am quite qualified for this position. First of all, I am fond of winter sports
60、. Besides, I am good at English and I once won the first prize in-our school English contest. Finally, as an editor, I will let more people know about winter sports, making them interested in such activities.I would appreciate it if I could be accepted as an editor, and Im looking forward to your early reply.Yours turely,Li Hua