1、江苏省姜堰中学2020至2021学年高二年级阶段测试二英语学科试题第一部分 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. Why do people take part in the world-class match every year?A. To receive intensive training. B. To repay their country.
2、C. To get glory for their country.2.What do we know about the little girl?A. She was dancing. B. She was in high spirits.C. She was buying a skirt.3.What did the woman do last night?A. She had weight-loss pills.B. She ordered a takeout. C. She felt very angry.4.Why are Australians proud of kangaroos
3、?A. They live only in Australia. B. Their images are beautiful. C. They are Australias only symbol.5.What will they find a person to do?A. To check the office. B. To download the file. C. To handle the Internet problem.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, 并标在试
4、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. What day is it today probably?A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday. C. Thursday.7.What will the man probably do first?A. Finish the textbook. B. Write the essay. C. Do the task online.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. What does the man say
5、about the house in Eccles? A. It was the cheapest. B. It was the biggest. C. It was the newest.9.What was the disadvantage of the house in Monton?A. It was old. B. It was noisy. C. It was unfurnished.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. Why does the woman meet the man?A. To look at the apartment.B. To deliver some
6、furniture.C. To have a meal together.11.What can we know from the conversation?A. The cupboard is small. B. The kitchen is empty. C. The night table is great.12.When will the speakers meet next time probably?A. In two days. B. In four days. C. In five days.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. What does the man sugg
7、est seeing at first?A. A circus. B. A musical. C. A comedy.14.Which of the following is launched last week?A. The Dancing Queen. B. Take It or Leave It. C. Sweet Dating.15.How does the woman feel about the romantic comedy the man mentions?A. Its funny. B. Its boring. C. Its old.16.What do the speake
8、rs decide to do at last?A. Attend a club. B. Enjoy the clowns. C. See a silent film.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. What major did Mia study at college?A. Law. B. Management. C. Electricity.18.Why could Mia enter the core decision-making level in the company?A. Because of her fair judgment.B. Because of her e
9、xtraordinary ability.C. Because of her enthusiasm for movies.19.What does Ella do?A. A director. B. A manager. C. A technician.20. In order to shoot the TV series, what did Ella do?A. She studied sociology.B. She turned to professionals.C. She sought economic support.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节阅读下列短文，从题后
10、所给的A、B、C、D四个答案中，选出最佳选项（每题2.5分，满分37.5分）AFalling for the Canadian RockiesSunwapta Falls is one of several wonderful waterfalls in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. Its actually a pair of waterfalls, a lower and an upper one, on the Sunwapta River. Their water comes form the Athabasca Glacier, s
11、o volumes (容量) are higher in the summer due to seasonal glacial melting. Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, with more than 4,000 square miles for camping, hiking, water sports, and other activities. Wildlife in the park includes elk, grizzly bears, moose, bigh
12、orn sheep, and caribou.Fresh water on the Silk RoadNo, these arent the ruins of an ancient amusement park in Western China. These two water wheels on the Tashkurgan River are part of the irrigation system that helps keep the 13,000 or so residents of Tashkurgan supplied with fresh water even though
13、the region receives less than 3 inches of rainfall each year. That reliable access to fresh water is one of the reasons this area has been inhabited for thousands of years and made it an important stop on the ancient Silk Road trade route. This years theme is “Leaving no one behind.” With over 2.1 b
14、illion people living without safe water at home, its one of the most ambitious of the UNs Sustainable Development Goals.21. What do we know about the Fall for the Canadian Rockies?A.The volumes of water are higher in winter.B. It has greater water flow in summer due to glacial melting.C. Masses of w
15、ild lives appeared in the Canadian Rockies.D. Jasper Nation Park is the largest national park in the world.22. What are these wheels doing?A.They are supplying fresh water.B.They are generating electricity.C. They are used for irrigating D.They are used for entertainment23. According to the passage,
16、 whats one of the most ambitious goals of the UNs Sustainable Development?A.To highlight the importance of fresh water.B. To improve the irrigation system in the area.C. To regain the former glory of the ancient Silk Road.D.To ensure peoples access to safe water at home.BAutism Spectrum Disorder (AS
17、D)(孤独症)is a disability that can cause serious social, communication and behavioral problems. There is often nothing about how people with ASD look that makes them different from other people, but people with ASD may communicate,interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different from most other p
18、eople. The learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can range from pretty good to extremely bad. Some people with ASD need a lot of help in their daily lives; others need less.People with ASD often have problems with social, emotional, and communication skills. They might
19、 repeat certain behaviors and might not want change in their daily activities. Many people with ASD may also have difficulties learning, paying attention, or reacting to things. Signs of ASD begin during early childhood and probably last throughout a persons life.Diagnosing ASD can be difficult sinc
20、e there is no medical test, like a blood test, to assess the disorders. Doctors look at the childs behavior and development to make a judgement.ASD can sometimes be diagnosed at 18 months or younger. By age 2, an experienced doctor can be considered very reliable in diagnosing ASD.However, many chil
21、dren may not see a doctor until much older.There is currently no cure for ASD. However, research shows that early treatment services can improve a childs development.Early services help children from birth to 3 years old (36 months) learn important skills. Therefore, it is important to talk to your
22、childs doctor as soon as possible if you think your child has ASD or other developmental problem.We do not know all of the causes of ASD. However, most scientists agree that genes are one of the highest risk factors that can make a person more likely to develop ASD.If you think your child might have
23、 ASD or you think there could be a problem with the way your child plays, learns, speaks, or acts, contact your childs doctor, and share your concerns.If youre not sure who to contact, call the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA) at919-962-2001. Or visit the ECTA website: https:/etcac
24、enter.org.24. Which of the following behaviors may Notbelongs to the children or adults with ASD ? A. Repeating actions over and over again.B. Having trouble expressing their needs.C. Avoiding eye contact and want to be alone.D. Being happy to make changes.25. What can we infer from the article?A. T
25、he earlier an ASD kid is diagnosed,the better it is for his(her)treatment. B. Doctors simply have no way to diagnose an ASD kid at allC. Doctors can diagnose ASD by blood testingD. Doctors can diagnose ASD with the help of machines.26. Who is most likely to be an ASD patient of the following people?
26、 A. Someone who prefers to talk a lot in daily life.B. Someone who has got an ASD brother.C. Someone who wants to hug you in public. D. Someone who sings in a strange voice.27. Where is this article possibly from?A. A guidebook for new parents.B. Education section of a newspaper. C. A medical journa
27、l.D. A scientific diary.CFacebook, YouTube and Twitter are relying more heavily on automated systems to mark the content that violates their rules, as tech workers were sent home to slow the spread of the coronavirus. But that shift could mean more mistakessome posts or videos that should be taken d
28、own might stay up, and others might be incorrectly removed. It comes at a time when the volume of content the platforms have to review is skyrocketing, as they clamp down on misinformation about the coronavirus.Tech companies have been saying for years that they want computers to take on more of the
29、 work of keeping misinformation and other objectionable content off their platforms. Now the coronavirus outbreak is accelerating their use of algorithms (计算程序) rather than human reviewers. “Were seeing that play out in real time at a scale that I think a lot of the companies probably didnt expect a
30、t all,” said Graham Brookie, director and managing editor of the Atlantic Councils Digital Forensic Research Lab.Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told reporters that automated review of some content means “we may be a little less effective in the near term while were adjusting to this.” Twitter and YouT
31、ube are also sounding caution about the shift to automated checks. “While we work to ensure our systems are consistent, they can sometimes lack the context that our teams bring, and this may result in us making mistakes,” Twitter said in a blog post. It added that no accounts will be permanently sus
32、pended (搁置) based only on the actions of the automated systems. YouTube said its automated systems “are not always as accurate in their analysis of content as human reviewers.”Facebook, YouTube and Twitter rely on tens of thousands of content moderators (审核) to monitor their sites and apps for mater
33、ial that breaks their rules. Many moderators are not full-time employees of the companies, but instead are contractors who work for staffing companies. Now those workers are being sent home. But some content checks cannot be done outside the office, for privacy and security reasons.There is also inc
34、reased demand for checks as a result of the spread of the coronavirus. Facebook says the use of its apps, including WhatsApp and Instagram, is increasing. The platforms are under pressure to keep false information, including dangerous fake health claims, from spreading. The World Health Organization
35、 (WHO) calls the situation an infodemic, where too much information, both true and false, makes it hard to find trustworthy information.28. What does the underlined phrase “clamp down on” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. underline B. complete C. prevent D. correct29. What do tech companies think of the automa
36、ted systems?A. They are confusing. B. They need to be perfected.C. They are being used at an improper time. D. They should be suspended due to mistakes.30. What is troubling tech companies?A. Full-time moderators are lacking.B. Their business relies on staffing companies.C. Some workers dont respect
37、 consumers privacy. D. Moderators cant check some content at home.31. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. The use of apps will be regulated.B. Online platforms let the WHO down.C. Online platforms are struggling against information overload.D. Facebook took the lead in stopping false inform
38、ation from spreading.DDame Zaha Hadid, the Iraqi-born British architect whose tall structures left a mark on skylines and imaginations around the world and in the process reshaped architecture for the modern age.She was not an average designer. She liberated architectural geometry（几何）, giving it a w
39、hole new expressive identity. Geometry became, in her hands, a vehicle for unprecedented and eye-popping new spaces. Her buildings elevated uncertainty to an art, conveyed in the odd ways.Her work implying mobility, speed, and freedom spoke to a worldview widely shared by a younger generation. “I am
40、 not European, I dont do conventional work and I am a woman, Strikingly Ms. Hadid never allowed herself on her work to be categorized by her background or her gender. And she was one of a kind, a path breaker. In 2004, she became the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize, architectures Nobel.Zaha Ha
41、did was born in Baghdad on October 31, 1950. Then in 1972, she arrived at the architectural association in London, a center for experimental design. Her teachers included Elia Zenghelis and Rem Koolhaas. “They aroused my ambition,” she would recall, “and taught me to trust even my strangest instinct
42、s.” By the 1980s she had established her own practice in London. And she began to draw attention with an unrealized plan in 19821983 for the Peak Club.Her partner, Patrick Schumacher, played an instrumental and collaborative role in her career. Mr. Schumacher coined the term parametric(参数的) design t
43、o include the computer-based approach that helped the firms most strange concepts become reality. Ms. Hadid called what resulted in an organic language of architecture, based on these new tools, which allow us to combine highly complex forms into a fluid(流线的) and complete whole.Her sources were natu
44、re, history or whatever she sought useful. When her Rosenthal Center, a relatively modest project, opened in 2003, Herbert Muschamp, the architecture critic declared it “the most important American building to be completed since the end of the cold war”.“She was bigger than life, a force of nature,”
45、 as Amale Andraos, the dean of Columbia Universitys architecture school, put it, “she was a pioneer.”She was. For women, for what cities can desire to build and for the art of architecture.32. What features the structures designed by Zaha Hadid?A.Free architectural geometry. B.Conventional design.C.
46、Odd imagination. D.Colorful patterns.33.According to Paragraphs 3 and 4, which of the following statement is TRUE?A.Zaha Hadid taught herself to trust instincts.B.The plan for the Peak Club hasnt been carried out.C.The architects gender influenced her work dramatically.D.Zaha Hadid was the first arc
47、hitect to win the Pritzker Prize.34.How did the computer-based approach make a difference to Zaha Hadids work?A.It contributes to realizing the strange ideas.B.It simplifies the complex structure as a whole.C.It provides new tools to translate the language.D.It serves as an instrument to interpret t
48、he concepts.35. The purpose of the passage is to_.A.present Zaha Hadids life experienceB.praise Zaha Hadids inspiration and diligenceC.compare Zaha Hadids works in different timesD.show Zaha Hadids great contributions to architecture第二节七选五 (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
49、选项。Why do we misname others?The next time your mom calls you by your brothers name(or even your dogs name), dont be offendedshes probably not doing it because she thinks you look like him. Such “misnaming”, or when a person calls someone else by the wrong name, occur frequently. _36_ Rather, they te
50、nd to follow certain patterns, according to astudy conducted by Duke University.For the study, the researchers carried out five surveys of more than 1,700 people.In all instances, the participants in the study knew the person they were misnaming well, or were misnamed by someone they knew well. The
51、incorrect name often came from the same social group, the researchers found. For example, family members called other family members by a wrong name belonging to another family member. So, your mom might cycle through the names of each of your siblings before she gets around to your actual name. _37
52、_“Misnaming is a cognitive(认知的) mistake we make,which reveals something about who we consider to be in our group,”said David Rubin,a professor of psychology and neuroscience(神经系统科学) at Duke University._38_ Besides, calling a family member by the pet dogs name was much more common than calling a fami
53、ly member by the name of the cat. The researchers suggested that this is because dogs are grouped with other family members more than other pets._39_“Dogs will respond to their names much more than cats, so those names are used more often, ” said Samantha Deffle, the lead author of the study. Notabl
54、y, the physical appearance of a person was less of a factor in causing people to say the wrong name._40_ In the study, the researchers surveyed undergraduate studentsas well as older individuals, and found that misnaming occurred just as often in the undergraduate group.A. Similarly, friends may cal
55、l each other by the name of another friend in the group.B. But the incorrect names arent chosen at random.C. This mistake could be the brains way of trying to make our life easierD. Of course, there may be a simpler way to explain this phenomenon.E. That is to say, when your mom calls you by your pe
56、t dogs name, it just goes to show that she reallydoes consider Fido to be part of the family.F. So next time you say the wrong name, spare a moment to consider how challenging this ability is.G. Nor did aging appear to influence peoples tendency to misname others.第三部分语言知识运用（共三节，满分30分）第一节完形填空（共15小题，每
57、题1分，满分15分）阅读下列短文，从题后所给的A、B、C、D四个答案中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I was ready to pay for my bananas at the grocery one night, when fear seized me. My wallet was gone. I could only have left it on the G9 bus, which was now speeding in the dark to some_41_ station. The heart-stopping moment was quickly followed by m
58、ental math. How much time and money would it cost to replace the _42_ of that little wallet? The credit cards, the drivers license, the cash, all lost to the bus. Two hours later, back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband answeredit while I was on the phone in the dining room. “Does
59、Jennifer live here?” I heard a lady say. In my husbands hand was my wallet, with not a penny _43_. She left before I could _44_make it to the door to offer my thanks. After sharing the story online, I heard from someone, who _45_ the lady as Erin Smith. Without _46_, I called to thank her. She said
60、she spottedmy wallet on a bus seat. She_47_ that going to a strangers house was a _48_move, but she decided to take the chance. “If I were in that situation, I would want someone to try to find me.” she said. This one stranger responded beautifully to my small _49_, but she actually wasnt the only o
61、ne. Right after Erin _50_my wallet on the bus, she posted a picture of my drivers license to an online forum, trying to see whetheranyone knew me. No sooner had she left my doorstep than I had emails from two women whose kids go to my sons nursery and who recognized my face. Ive never _51_words with
62、 those moms beyond small talk, but they wanted to help. I read that people are more divided than ever, but thats not _52_ the people I encounter tend to act. _53_, I feel blessed someone had wanted to help a stranger. Erin had gone _54_ what almost anyone would have done, finding my house on a bitte
63、rly cold night, and for that I was extremely _55_.41. A. accessibleB. hiddenC. unknownD. convenient42 .A. partsB. contentsC. detailsD. components43. A. missingB. returnedC. remainingD. abandoned44. A. stillB. everC. yetD. even45. A. selectedB. appointedC. identifiedD. defined46. A. delayB. alarmC. r
64、egretD. invitation47. A. disagreedB. complainedC. estimatedD. recommended48. A. conventionalB. riskyC. doubtfulD. personal49. A. crisisB. dangerC. threatD. failure50. A. got rid ofB. made use ofC. took control ofD. took possession of51. A. recalledB. exchangedC. repeatedD. whispered52. A. howB. whyC
65、. whetherD. what53. A. Going awayB. Turning aroundC. Looking backD. Coming along54. A. intoB. againstC. overD. beyond55. A. longingB. enthusiasticC. concernedD. grateful第二节语法填空（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。As is known to all, a positive parent-child relationship is _56_ (benefit)
66、 to the physical and mental_57_ (grow) of children, but _58_ (keep) a healthy parent-child bond needs the efforts of both parties.Parents should take the responsibility _59_(improve) their relationship with the children. What matters is spending quality time with their children, _60_tight their sche
67、dule is. For instance, they can eat meals together, go to sporting events together _61_ watch their childrens favorite TV shows together, _62_ can contribute greatly to making their children feel safe and loved. Children, on the other hand, should show _63_ (appreciate) to their parents. If possible
68、,they can give their parents a gift on a special day or help with housework _64_ (regular).No healthy parent-child relationship is _65_ conflict. But as long as parents and children make a joint effort, they can settle the conflict and enjoy their time together.第三节 单词拼写 （共10小题，每小题0.5分，满分5分）66. This
69、is the forbidden zone, so only some senior journalists are a_ to the area.67. Large q_ of food, together with warm clothes, have been sent to the flood-stricken country.68. It seems that all of my p_ experience has been preparing me to do this job.69. Tickets are limited and will be a_ to those who
70、apply first.70. The p_ about which candidate would get the post was soon confirmed.71. He was not only _(学术上) successful, but also impressed others with his characters and determination.72. At present, China is till on the _(最初的，开始的) stage of socialism.73. I am a cooperative _(参与者) in the social gro
71、ups I belong to.74. Before being used in the experiment, the figures need checking in order to guarantee the _ (准确) of them.75. A fierce conflict broke out between the two countries. As a consequence, soldiers had _ (临时) closed the border.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，是一名高三的学生。你和你的好朋友Kate商定
72、好本周末去博物馆，但现在有事去不了了，请给她写一封电子邮件告知相关情况。内容包括：1对取消活动安排表示歉意；2解释无法去博物馆的原因；3另约时间去博物馆。注意：1词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_第二节读后续写（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。About a half-mile behind our Minnesota farm lay a pond. In summer, my brother Harry and I would run through a stand of oak trees to skip stones there
73、. The pond wore a collar of black mud.It was not a place for swimming.In late summer, the pond would be covered by a green and bubbly scum(起泡的浮渣). Sometimes a strong, unpleasant smell rose from it. We stayed away.When winter came, the pond was once again an inviting place.One day when ice covered it
74、, Harry said to me, “Try walking across.”The ice looked solid. No water showed through it, but I hesitated. “Go ahead.” Harry urged. “Try it. Youre lighter than I am. If the ice holds, we can run and slide carefully on it. Itll be fun.”I wanted to please Harry, and I thought about the fun of a long
75、slide on the ice.I began to slide across the pond.In the middle of the pond, the ice gave way with a sudden crack(裂缝)! I stretched outmy arms. The next thing I knew I was hanging on to the edge of a hole in the ice by arms outstretched on the ice. From my shoulders down I hung in icy water. I though
76、t of the bottom of the pond. I knew it would be black and awful down there, full of mud and maybe rotting creatures.I tried to climb out of the hole, but when I got a knee on the ice, it broke like window glass. Again and again I tried to get out. Again and again the ice broke into pieces. The hole
77、widened. I was wearing a coat of heavy material. As it became completely wet, it dragged me down. I was tired of the struggle and rested with my arms stretched out on the ice.I looked at Harry on shore. He seemed rooted to the spot. “I cant get out!” I screamed when I caught some breath.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:Harry turned and ran from the pond._Paragraph2:The moment I crashed through the kitchen door, sobbing, mum rushed over._14