1、广东省汕头市2021-2022学年高二英语上学期开学考试试题 注意事项:1.选择题每小题选出答案后,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,再选涂其它答案;不能答在试卷上。2.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔或涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分)第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从1-15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。AChinas
2、 first panda-themed tourist train, known as the “Panda train” left Chengdu Railway Station in Sichuans provincial capital for Zunyi in neighboring Guizhou province on Sunday night. The train is decorated with giant panda images, and attendants carry panda toys and passengers can even try panda-shape
3、d food. The “panda train” will start operation on March 28. It will serve on fixed lines and customized lines to connect tourist attractions in Sichuan and neighboring provinces.In the future, the train will operate on a number of rail lines linking Chengdu and Chongqing, Chongqing and Guiyang, Shan
4、ghai and Kunming in Sichuan, Guizhou provinces and Chongqing municipality (自治区).Ticket offer:The three-day trip costs 1,280 yuan, including food, accommodation and entrance tickets to scenic spots in Guizhou.Facilities:The train, which doubles as a mobile star-rated hotel, can accommodate 252 passen
5、gers. It has a dining room, bar, karaoke room, dance hall and mahjong room. The 12 cars have individual rooms for two or four passengers, and each room has a washroom with a toilet and shower facilities.The mahjong room might be the biggest attraction for passengers from Sichuan, whose people are kn
6、own for their fondness of the game. Theres an old joke that an airplane passenger bound for Chengdu can sleep soundly, only to be woken by the clicking of mahjong tiles in the city before landing. In fact, Chengdu is better known for its love of mahjong than its other attractions, such as the giant
7、panda, Sichuan Opera and Sichuan cuisine, according to an online survey conducted by two decades ago.Booking information:Tickets are only available in advance through Chengdu Railway International Business Travel Group website during the trial runs.1. Who are the intended readers of the passage?A. P
8、eople who like pandas.B. People who enjoy travelling.C. People interested in decoration.D. People fond of playing mahjong.2 What makes the train attractive for passengers from Sichuan?A. The dance hall for travelers.B. The mahjong room on the train.C. The beautiful giant panda images.D. The dining r
9、oom serving Sichuan cuisine.3. How can people buy tickets during the trial runs?A. They can buy tickets online ahead of time.B. They can buy tickets at the railway station.C. They can buy tickets in the star-rated hotel.D. They can buy tickets from Business Travel Group.BJim Denevan is an amazing ar
10、tist whose work is admired by all, but owned by none - thats because all of Jims art is created on an unusual canvas - the soft sand. He sometimes spends days working on a piece, only to see it washed away by the sea or a storm and that is just the way he likes it.Denevan discovered his artistic tal
11、ents about ten years ago, when he was wandering aimlessly on the beach with a stick. He ended up drawing a 12-foot-long fish. Since then, Jim has traveled over 1,800 miles while creating over 600 pieces of sand art.Over the years, his drawings have become bigger, but the tools he uses havent changed
12、. All he needs is a stick, a garden rake and most importantly, his lively imagination!Just like any good artist, Jim is quite particular about the “quality” of his canvas, sometimes walking for miles, in search of perfect sand. His latest piece of work, which is also the worlds largest freelance dra
13、wing, was created in the desert sands of Nevada. It took Jim three trips, eight days and over 100 miles of walking to create this 3-mile work of art. It took the storm just one night to destroy it! However, Jim says he actually enjoys watching the waves or rain wash his paintings away.Jims art has b
14、ecome very popular over the years and was even the topic of a documentary named “Sandman” in 2005. Jim Denevan is not only about art in the sand, but also an excellent chef and founder of an organization called “Outstanding in the Field”, whose motto is to celebrate food at its source. Accordingly,
15、group dining events are held outdoors on farms, with the diners being treated to a delicious meal. The events, which are held in different farms throughout America, are always sold out the minute the schedule is announced.4. It can be learned from the text that _.A. Denevan walks a lot to complete h
16、is workB. it is not hard for Denevan to find suitable sand to draw onC. it usually takes long for the storm to destroy Denevans workD. Denevan is very particular about his drawing instruments5. What does Denevan enjoy about his work according to the text？A. Walking a long distance. B. Waiting for th
17、e storm to come.C. Looking for a suitable canvas. D. Watching his work being destroyed by nature.6. Which of the following can best describe Denevan?A. Generous. B. Open-minded. C. Imaginative. D. Traditional.7. Denevan is also popular as a chef because _.A. he founded an organization called “Outsta
18、nding in the Field”B. he likes to treat diners to delicious food at its sourceC. he always holds events in different farmsD. he was ever the topic of a documentaryCTeens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun，according to a Common Sense Media report published MondayWhile the decline ove
19、r the past decade is steep for teen readers，some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many childrens lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more readingAccording to the reports key findings，“the proportion(比例) who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from
20、8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children,ages 2-8，remain largely the sameBut the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined，from closer to an
21、hour or more to closer to a half hour per sessionWhen it comes to technology and reading，the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on readingIt does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading，mainly due to concerns about
22、increased screen timeThe most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to readingData shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home，more book
23、s purchased for them，parents who read more often，and parents who set aside time for them to readAs the end of school approaches，and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead，parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or b
24、ookstore8What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?AChildrens reading habits BQuality of childrens booksCChildrens after-class activities DParent-child relationships9Where can you find the data that best supports children are reading a lot less for fun?AIn paragraph 2 BIn paragraph 3CIn p
25、aragraph 4 DIn paragraph 510Why do many parents limit electronic reading?AE-books are of poor quality BIt could be a waste of timeCIt may harm childrens health DE-readers are expensive11How should parents encourage their children to read more?AAct as role models for them BAsk them to write book repo
26、rtsCSet up reading groups for them DTalk with their reading class teachersDAs people are becoming more socially conscious about where their food comes from and how it impacts the planet, they are choosing animal-free plant-based options. Cow-free meat has been around for quite some time and the popu
27、larity of brands of the cultivated（培育的）meat is rising. While there are a large number of plant-based milk substitutes（替代品）, none of them have the same taste of cows milk. Now, a food-tech company created real dairy products without harming a single cow or the planet.The company stresses that their p
28、roduct produced in the lab is not a milk substitute but rather is the real deal. And it is very healthy. The company also says that the lab-produced milk tastes identical to the real thing and they hope to eventually replace cows by creating every dairy product sold. They expect to roll out plant-ba
29、sed cheese and yogurt in addition to milk. “Our company was founded with the mission to stop using animals to produce our food because, as dairy lovers, we realize that giving up on milk is not an option,” John said. “But todays milk comes with an unreasonable price tag. The dairy industry is destru
30、ctive to our planet, our health, and our animals, and is simply not sustainable (可持续的) anymore.”The environmental price tag of dairy farming is way too high. According to the World Wildlife Fund, dairy cows add a huge amount of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere and contribute to global warming and
31、climate change as well as pollute the air around them. Dairy operations consume largeamounts of water and run-off of manure (粪肥) and fertilizers from these farms get into local waterways. The production uses only 5 percent of the resources and produces only 1 percent of the waste of producing cows m
32、ilk according to the company. And they accomplish this by being 100 percent cruelty-free unlike dairy farms.12. The food-tech companys milk mentioned in the text differs from other milk substitutes in_.A. its various plant-based flavourB is tastes the same as cows milkC. its highest output from the
33、farmsD. its broad popularity home and abroad13. What can we know from Johns words in paragraph 2?A. Prices of cows milk are rising these days.B. The destructive dairy industries should be shut down.C. The food-tech company was set up for animal protection.D. The food-tech company aims to produce ani
34、mal-free food.14.What does the underlined word “them” probably refer to in the last paragraph?A. Dairy cows.B. Dairy operations.C. Climate changes.D Greenhouse gases.15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Healthier Milk. B. New Milk Saves Planet.C. Fresher Milk, Better Futu
35、re. D. Making Milk without Cows.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的16-20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。“Communication is the most important and sociable of all human behaviors”, which is absolutely true as for human community. Communication is the majority of everyones social life. “Without communic
36、ation, life would be as cold as a rock.” _16_ Because these certain conversations can make people attracted. Personally, we should consider the following three ways to make good communication.To start good communication, we can make certain enough preparations, especially some relative questions._17
37、_We can ask some questions to show our politeness, respect and sincere care. For example, have you been carrying on well recently? What do you favor in your spare time ? Remember to think again before you put forward a question.The most important part of communication is to listen. _18_ Permit other
38、s to do most of the talking. Be patient and hold interest in their comments, making necessary gestures to show you are listening. Do not interrupt others when they express excitedly. Being a good conversationalist as well as a good listener will help you a lot._19_Appropriate eye contact is like a g
39、reat element of the main dish which makes it more delicious. During communicating with others, we should look the speakers in the eye kindly. It will help us to improve mutual (相互的) understanding. Do not hesitate to look into them. But you had better not stare at them and not look at them for too lo
40、ng._20_A. Enjoy good communication, being friends with them.B. It is usually said that eyes are windows to the soul.C. It would make others feel uneasy and unwilling to continue talking.D. They believe they wanna know and even convince us.E. We should concentrate on others saying and think in their
41、shoes.F. It is considered to be fairly comfortable to be asked fine questions.G. Whats more, good communication is an interesting attraction in our daily life.第二部分 语言知识及应用(共两节，满分30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21-35各题所给的四个选项(A，B，C，D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A nine-year-old kid is sitti
42、ng at his desk. Suddenly, there is a puddle (小水洼) between his feet and the front of his pants are 21 .He thinks his heart is going to 22 because he cannot possibly 23 how this has happened. Its never happened before, and he knows that when the boys find out, he will never hear the 24 of it.When the
43、girls 25 it, theyll never speak to him again as long as he lives. The boy puts his head down and 26 , “Dear God, this is a(n) 27 ! I need help now! Five minutes from now, Im dead meat. 28 , a classmate named Susie is carrying a goldfish 29 that is filled with water. She trips (绊倒) in front of the de
44、sk and unexplainably pours the water on the boys 30 . The boy pretends to be 31 , but all the while is saying to himself, Thank you, Lord! Thank you, Lord!”Now all of a sudden, the boy is the object of sympathy( 同情). All the other children are on their hands and knees 32 up around his desk. Its 33 .
45、 But as life would have it, the ridicule that should have been his has been transferred to someone else -Susie. She tries to 34 but they tell her to get out. “Youve done enough, you klutz (笨手笨脚的人)!”Finally, at the end of the day, as they are waiting for the bus, the boy walks over to Susie and whisp
46、ers, You did that 35 , didnt you?”Susie whispers back, “I wet my pants once too.”21.A. wet B. dirty C. brokenD. clean22.A. drop B. beat C. burst D. stop23.A. expect B. forget C. imagine D. notice24.A. truth B. end C. reasonD. process25.A. suspect B. read C. discover D. recognize26.A. cries B. urges
47、C. promises D. prays27.A. emergency B. affair C. point D. puzzle28.A. However B. MeanwhileC. ThereforeD. Anyway29.A. bowl B. can C. basin D. glass30.A. desk B. hands C. booksD. legs31.A. excited B. angry C. disappointedD. calm32. A. standing B. playing C. laughing D. cleaning33. A. doubtful B. regre
48、tful C. wonderfulD. meaningful34. A. help B. argue C. relax D. stay35. A. by accident B. on purposeC. at times D. for fun第二节 语法填空（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）或用括号内单词的正确形式填空。Paul Grisham returned home from his 13-month assignment in Antarctica in 1968, 36 his wallet didnt. Grisham, 91
49、, joined the Navy in 1948 as a weather technician before being shipped to the frozen continent 37 (work) as a meteorologist. After five decades, Grisham was reunited with his wallet which he forgot all about. Inside the wallet 38 (be) Grishams navy ID, driving license, a recipe, a tax withholding st
50、atement, and receipts for money orders sent to his wife. He was surprised by 39 young he looked at his old ID card that was put inside. “It brought back 40 (memory). Oh yeah, I had dark brown hair at that time,” the 91-year-old said 41 a laugh. The recovered wallet 42 (find) by Stephen. Stephen saw
51、the wallet in a shop and bought it. With the help of McKees organization, he saw 43 online post to help find the owner. 44 (lucky), Grisham and his wallet were together again. Grisham said that his time in Antarctica was “ 45 (usual) and memorable.” The temperature in the winter months would drop as
52、 low as 65 degrees. 第三部分 (共两节,满分40分)第一节 （满分15分）城市博物馆正在举办中国文物（relic）展，并将接待一所国际学校的留学交换生到博物馆参观。假设你是李华，你在博物馆官网上看到需要招聘志愿者的公告，请给博物馆写一封电子邮件申请做一名志愿者。内容包括:1. 写信目的2. 个人能力优势3. 能做的事情注意: 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Sir or Madam,My name is Li Hua._ _Yours ,Li Hua第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构
53、成一篇完整的短文。As the mother of an eleven-year-old girl, I have read several books that tell parents how to bring up a girl to be beautiful, elegant, confident, and rich. However, I have always believed that girls need to be brave above all else, but this is easier said than done. I still remember I could
54、nt see the screen directly when my daughter switched to the animal channel, which was broadcasting a show about snakes. I stood as far away from the TV as possible, too scared to open my eyes. However, my little angel was not scared of the snakes. In fact, she watched the show with a keen interest.
55、I was relieved that my daughter didnt get too many genetic phobias(遗传恐惧症).Even to this day, she is still obsessed with challenging herself with new things. This year, I got a chance to study in Singapore for six months. After the novelty of the first few days had gone, I found myself missing my fami
56、ly. With the summer vacation approaching, my husband agreed to make good use of the fact that I was staying in Singapore. He brought our daughter out to visit me and to enjoy the new experience in a new country. The reunion day finally came. My husband and my daughter arrived in the second week of J
57、uly. I was so looking forward to seeing them. I had made many preparations for their visit. On the first day, I arranged for us to see Gardens by the Bay. When we walked out of the MRT station, we were amazed by the sight of the Super Trees. When my daughter saw lots of people walking on the Skyway,
58、 she couldnt help shouting excitedly that she wanted to have a try. The Skyway is a 22-meter-high suspension bridge from which you can enjoy a birds eye view. Last time I came here with my friends, I firmly rejected their repeated attempts to challenge me to go up there. It was like the day with the
59、 snakes all over again. But could I really reject my little angel?注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；2. 每段的开头语已为你写好。Paragraph 1. My daughter was waiting for my reply. Paragraph 2. Halfway across the bridge, I had to stop._参考答案第一部分 阅读理解（共两节；满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5 分，满分37.5分）1-3：BBA 4-7：. A D C B 8-11：ABCA 12-15
60、：BDAD第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）16-20. G FE B C第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21-25 ADCBC 26-30 DABAD 31-35 BDCAB 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）36. but 37. to work 38. were 39. how 40. memories 41. with 42. was found 43. an 44. Luckily 45. unusual 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）A Possib
61、le Version:Dear Sir or Madam,My name is Li Hua. As an exchange student from China, I am studying in a local school.I am really delighted to learn that a guide for your Chinese cultural relic exhibition is required and Im confident that I am truly fit for then composition.To start with, my advantage
62、first lies in the fact that I used to be a volunteer in Shanghai Museum and quite familiar with Chinese relics. Furthermore, being an outgoing and optimistic boy, I am good at communicating with others and introducing Chinese culture to the world is always my honor and my pleasure.I would really app
63、reciate it if you can offer me the chance to be a volunteer in your museum. I am looking forward to your early reply.Yours Truly,Li Hua读后续写Possible version one: My daughter was waiting for my reply. I was secretly very worried. But my daughter kept begging me and I could not bear to reject her. Brav
64、ery was the most significant quality that I wanted her to possess. Her curiosity was so strong that I couldnt resist. I nodded slightly, and my daughters frowning face slowly broke into a smile. My response surprised my husband, who reacted with the wildest excitement as we walked towards the Skyway
65、. When I stepped on it, I found myself horrified by the height. I grabbed the railing, almost unable to move.Halfway across the bridge, I had to stop. My heart beat wildly, casting scared glances down the bridge. My husband and daughter held my hands tightly. I walked as though I were drunk. But the
66、ir firm gaze built up my confidence and we kept going together. “Mom, look, its so beautiful.” What I saw there filled my soul with joy. The bay spread out far below me. Beyond it stood the tall and beautiful skyscrapers. I looked down at my little girl who taught her mother how to be brave, and bre
67、athed a sigh of relief.Possible version two: My daughter was waiting for my reply. I looked at her, then at the Skyway. I felt my heart threatening to burst out from my chest. My husband, who was used to this kind of situation and understood how scared I was, consoled me. He said he could go with ou
68、r little girl instead. But my daughter wouldnt give up easily and shouted out her own encouragement. I plucked up my courage and took my first step onto the suspension bridge, then another, I inched forward, all the way holding on tight to the handrail.Halfway across the bridge, I had to stop. I sto
69、od there, and my legs trembled despite my fruitless attempt to stay calm. Below the bridge, the treetops formed an ocean of green waves that threatened to devour me. Just then, I heard a familiar voice, and two little hands slipped into my arm. Looking down, I saw my little angels bright smile, enco
70、uraging me to finish the walk. Eventually, we reached the end together. My husband was surprised at my nerve, but I knew the reason I had felt so brave was for my little girl.【分析】本篇书面表达是读后续写。通过阅读所给文章可知，作者认为女孩最重要的品质是勇敢，但是说起来容易做起来难，作者被电视上播放的关于蛇的节目吓得离电视很远，但女儿却不怕，今年作者去新加坡学习，丈夫带着女儿来看她，一家人去滨海湾公园玩，女儿想玩悬索桥的航线，作者却不敢玩，但是她真的会拒绝女儿吗？【详解】续写部分分为两段，第一段开头是：我的女儿在等着我的答复，所以本段应该写作者做决定的过程和丈夫的反应，着重写作者的心理活动，虽然自己很怕，但是希望女儿勇敢，所以不得不答应，丈夫对这一决定应该很惊讶等内容。第二段开头是：在桥的半道上，我不得不停止本段应该写作者由于太害怕停下来后，丈夫和女儿的反应，他们应是鼓励并帮助作者战胜恐惧，最教会作者勇敢。
