1、江苏省苏州新草桥中学2021-2022学年高二上学期期初考试英语试卷一、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)每段对话仅读一遍。1How much do the tickets for the concert cost?A$80.B$40.C$60.2What subject does the woman think is less difficult?AHistory.BMathematics.CLiterature.3What does the woman mean?AShe is only too pleased to come.BShe d
2、idnt go in for mountaineering.CShe was an excellent mountainclimber.4Where is the man going first?ATo the Healey Supermarket.BTo the airport.CTo Canada.5What does the woman most probably think of the man?ANaughty.BKindhearted.CCareless.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。每段对话或独白读两遍。6What time i
3、s it now?A11：00 am.B11：30 am.C12：00 noon.7Where does the conversation take place?AOn the train.BAt the train station.CAt the restaurant.听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。8Why cant Adam go boating with the woman tomorrow?AHe is busy preparing for a speech contest.BHe is taking a vacation in China now.CHe has to work o
4、vertime tomorrow.9What will the man do tomorrow?AReading a new book.BWriting at home all day.CSpending an hour in the park.听第8段材料, 回答第1012题。10Why is the man surfing the Internet?ATo get major news.BTo learn English.CTo get information.11What does the man prefer?AEngineering.BEconomics.CMedicine.12Wh
5、en does the conversation probably take place?AOn February 28.BOn March 30.COn April 6.听第9段材料, 回答第1316题。13What was the news about?AJennys famous songs. BJennys saving a babys life. CJennys winning a music contest.14How much money did Jenny receive?A2,500 dollars.B3,000 dollars.C5,000 dollars.15What d
6、o we know about the woman?AShe performed at the TV station.BShe is well known to the public.CShe is an unknown songwriter.16How does the woman feel now?AExcited.BSurprised.CEnvious.听第10段材料, 回答第1720题。17What was unusual about their first meeting?AThe doctor was not very experienced.BThe doctor hadnt s
7、een the medical reports.CThe patient was misunderstood by the doctor.18How did the doctor treat the patient?AThe doctor treated her with the help of her previous doctors.BThe doctor always listened to her and believed her.CThe doctor treated her with strong medicine.19What did the previous doctors t
8、hink of her mental health?ASurprising.BHopeful.CSerious.20What did the doctor advise the patient to do?ATo change her job.BTo keep a closer relationship with her family.CTo get married.二、阅读理解(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5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。 AEssay CompetitionThe aim of this contest is to
9、encourage great student writers and to give them a leg-up in their studies.PrizesOne Grand Prize winner will receive: $1,000 in cash; the essay published in our magazines May 2021 issue; an interview with our magazines author.Ten First Place winners will receive: $500 in cash; their names and essay
10、titles listed in our magazines May 2021 issue.Fifty Honorable Mention Winners will receive:a$50 gift card to our online shop.RequirementsThe length of the essay should be between 500-700 words.Write an essay on the topic of: How Food Affects Our Mood.Please write about three reasons for believing in
11、 your thesis (论点) statement in the form of body paragraphs and back up your reasons with practical evidence from respected sources.Do not write about yourself and dont explain why you deserve to win the prizes.DeadlinesEarly-Bird Deadline: May 4,2020-Free for the entry.Deadline: June 5,2020-$5 for t
12、he entry.Extended Deadline: July 22,2020-$10 for the entry.21What will the First Place winners be rewarded with?AGetting their essays published in the magazine.BHaving their essay titles listed in the magazine.CReceiving a gift card to the particular online shop.DGaining an opportunity to meet the m
13、agazines author.22Which of the following meets the requirements?AWriting an essay of more than 800 words.BSubmitting an essay about food nutrition.CExpressing your strong desire to get the award.DSupporting your reasons with credible evidence.23When can you submit your essay for free?AApril 30,2020.
14、BMay 20. 2020.CJune 10. 2020.DJuly 25,2020.B Compassion and love are concepts that are often thought to be felt by humans only. As the most intelligent creatures to ever walk the earth, we tend to assume that we are the only ones who can feel emotions. We forget that the speechless beings who live h
15、ere with usanimalsalso have the same capability. During a cold night in Ontario, Canada, a passer-by spotted something on the side of the road that made her stop-a shaking dog curled up in the snow. When she approached the pet, she discovered that she wasnt aloneshe was cuddling five orphaned black
16、kittens to keep them warm. The dog surely could have found a safer place to stay for the night, but she chose instead to help not just herself but other stray animals as well. The Good Samaritan called Pet and Wildlife Rescue and an animal control officer picked them up. When they got to the shelter
17、, it was apparent that a close bond had already been formed between the dog and the orphaned kittens. The staff decided to name the kind dog Serenity in honor of her selfless act. “Its truly heartwarming!” a shelter spokesperson told The Dodo. It had been a very cold night so these kittens would hav
18、e had a very hard time surviving.”Aside from requiring treatment for worm and flea infections, the orphaned kittens are now safe. Just like a proud and doting mother, Serenity insisted on checking on her babies regularly to oversee their progress. The good news is that the kittens are now living wit
19、h a foster family who will care for them until they are old enough to be adopted. Serenity, on the other hand, is still looking for a family. According to the shelter, she loves zooming around in the yard and is big on playing. She is also quite jumpy, so she would do best in a home without small ch
20、ildren.24What did the passer-by see on the road?AA dog curled up in the snow.BFive kittens were in the snow alone.CA dog found a safe place to stay for theDA dog was warming five kittens in the snow. night.25What does the underlined word she in paragraph 3 refer to?AThe passer-by.BThe spokesperson.C
21、The kitten.DThe dog.26Where is the dog Serenity now?ABeing adopted by a family.BLiving in the shelter.CStaying with the kittens.DPlaying with some children.27What can we draw from the story?AAnimals have the same capability with humans.BA sad end can be turned into a positive one.CAnimals and humans
22、 should live in harmony.DAnimals can feel compassion and love like humans.CBattling coronavirus is an experience that will forever be etched(铭刻）in my mind. I had whats considered a mild(温和的）case, but this virus is cruel. Now that Ive recovered, Im sharing my story because I want people to take this
23、situation seriously.My boyfriend and I have been trying to trace our steps back to where we first came into contact with coronavirus, and we think it was the night we went out to celebrate his sister-in-laws 40th birthday in early March.We went to a Mexican restaurant on Long Island that Friday nigh
24、t, and we shared lots of laughs and food.We didnt think anything of it at the time, of course.The news was just beginning to report the spread of COVID-19 in America, so it wasnt exactly at the forefront of my mind. Looking back now, I think that must have been the start of it all. My boyfriend, Lui
25、s, began showing symptoms on Monday, but we assumed it was a typical cold. He works from home, so we figured it would just blow over. He had body aches and a minor fever for five days, but it didnt seem a cause for concern.Then it took me down.My symptoms began on Monday, March 16. It had been a wee
26、k since Luis had been sick. It all began with a low fever, about 99 to 100 degrees. I felt really weak, but I still went to work. By the days end, I told my boss I had to leave. At this point,coronavirus had begun to take over New York, so I was told to work from home. On Tuesday, the headache start
27、ed. It was so intense that I had to lie downit was too difficult to keep my head up.By the end of the week, I knew something was off. This wasnt what a typical illness felt like. Everything hurt. Luis and I decided it was time I seek medical help. My fever was only 100.6 degrees, but it felt like my
28、 skin was being pulled in opposite directions. My knees, hands, and even my earlobes hurt.We went to nearby urgent care, where I filled out paperwork and waited for the doctor. After examining me, the doctor said he was certain I would test positive for coronavirus and that Id contracted it from Lui
29、s.That Saturday evening was the absolute worst. I didnt know how much worse I was going to get, and I feared the uncertainty of it all.My fever finally broke the following Wednesday. I went to bed that night, and the next morning I awoke to a perfect 98.6-degree temperature that remained consistent.
30、 It was such a relief. Two days later, the health department called me with the news that Id tested positive for COVID-19. By then, I was feeling mostly back to myself again, except for a lingering(继续存留）dry cough.28What might be the source of the author and her boyfriends coronavirus?AA birthday cel
31、ebration.BA mild coronavirus case.CA painful experience.DA serious situation in USA29What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean?AThe news of COVID-19 was unknown to the author.BThe author didnt take the spread of COVID-19 seriously.CThe author didnt suffer from a low fever at the beginnin
32、g.DThe news of COVID-19 was just like that of a typical cold.30In which case did the author ask for a leave?AAfter her symptoms began.BOnce Luis had body aches.CBefore the virus took her down.DWhen she could hardly sit up.31What indicates the turning point of the authors illness?AThe positive test r
33、esult.BA lingering dry cough.CA temperature return.DThe concern for herself.DA mum-of-two, Cherish Reardon, was bullied (欺凌) throughout her teenage years and struggled with anxiety for years. In March 2017, Cherish was struggling to adapt to life as a stay-at-home mum when she started exploring ways
34、 she could work for herself. Cherish said, “I am eager to work through the website at home. It is a good way to avoid a job interview!”Immediately, Cherish tried going into fashion. She first focused on vintage-inspired (复古风的) dresses. In order to get her Popsy Clothing started online, Cherish had t
35、o put all savings into the business and turned to family for extra backing she managed to raise & 10,000.In the first few months, Cherish would only sell a few in the online marketplace. But soon she realized that mums like herself were the ones buying into the brand and NOT the 16-year-old girls wh
36、at she had expected. Along with the Etsy shop and website, the mum-of-two set up a web page called Frocks & Friends to share fashion tips. Cherish said, “Now we ask my customers what sort of printed cloth they like best. I feel like it is their idea as well as ours.”Last year, Popsy Clothing turned
37、over almost 1,000,000, appearing on Gok Wans Fashion Roadshow. In 2019, the business sold 33,200 dresses and Popsy has now branched out into kids clothing and tights. Describing how her business has helped her anxiety, Cherish said, “Anxiety is always going to be with me to a certain degree, but I t
38、hink Ive learnt how to manage it and Ive got support of many other women. Knowing that Im not alone and other people struggle with it as well, that has been amazing.32What is the name of the clothing brand of Cherish?AEtsy.BPopsy Clothing.CFrocks & Friends.DFashion Roadshow.33Why did Cherish avoid a
39、 job interview?ATo look after her children at home.BTo create her own business attentively.CTo set her free from suffering anxiety.DTo escape facing others due to her anxiety.34Which of the following best describes Cherish?AAmbitious and determined.BConfident and humorous.CExperienced and sensitive.
40、DGenerous and imaginative.35What can we infer from the last paragraph?ACherish has been suffering from anxiety a lot.BCherish has managed to handle her life and work.CMany women in the world have anxiety disorders.DCustomers have taught her how to cure her illness.三、七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） I exper
41、ienced years of loneliness as a child. 36 His friends teased him about babysitting his sister and his interests were far different from mine. With no other kids of my age in the neighborhood, I had to spend hours by myself.A bright spot for me turned out to be reading. My love of the written word be
42、gan early as my mother read to me every evening. 37 I started reading books on my own before age 5 and my mother took me to the public library once a week to borrow several books. I quickly graduated from typical childrens books to ones with fewer pictures and longer chapters. Reading opened new wor
43、lds to me. 38 My mother also encouraged me to make what I wanted. I tried making toy cars with cardboard boxes and constructing buildings from leftover cardboard and bits of wood my father gave me. When my mother saw my creations, she told me how creative my designs were. 39 I learned a lot about ho
44、w to extend the life of objects and transform them into something new and useful. It was a trait(特点) others found helpful, and I soon had friends who wanted to make things with me.40 My parents made it a point for their two kids to spend time outside, no matter the weather or season. My brother, of
45、course, raced off to be with his friends, while I had plenty to do myself. There was making leaf houses in autumn, ice skating in winter, and so much more. Theyre all memories I treasure today.AI wasnt alone any longer.BI enjoyed reading stories aloud.CI was invited to play with another kid.DI loved
46、 the colorful photographs in the books.E.Another habit I formed early was being outdoors.F.Thus, I began my lifelong interest in making things.G.My older brother couldnt be bothered to play with me.四、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） Christmas was near a season that we took seriously in our house. But a week
47、or so before the 25th, my father would give each of his children20. This was the 1970s, and 20 was quite a bit of moneyBut I saw it 41 My father trusted me to have the 42 to spend money wisely. Even better, he gave me the 43 to get it. On a very basic level ，my father was giving me a shopping spree（
48、狂欢）every year. But he was also giving me charge over my own fun, trusting my ability to manage money and making me feel like a/an 44 . He didnt buy me Sherlock Holmes, but he gave me the means to walk into the bookstore and choose it for myself, so it felt like a gift from himMy mother had a/an 45 f
49、or giving me what I needed, usually right at the moment I needed it most. This was when I was 25, I 46 at being an adult on my very first try. I had quitted my 47 job but had no new one. But when my mother paid me a visit, I 48 a good show, telling her I had started my own companyMy mother knew that
50、 I was trying hard and failing at that time. It wasnt until 49 she left that I noticed at the foot of my bed an envelope thick with 50 She knew how 51 I needed itShe knew that had she just shown up with groceries，or offer to pay my rent, she would have made me feel much 52 The cold，hard cash meant s
51、he was helping me. And, funnily enough, the 53 with which she gave the gift felt like she was giving me space to 54 my life and preserve my dignityMy mother and father both did the same thing. One was giving me the means to take my own decisions，and the other was giving me a second 55 when those dec
52、isions had cost me dearly41ApositivelyBdifferentlyCnaturallyDoriginally42AintelligenceBpassionCpowerDpotential43AcourageBsuggestionsCdisciplineDmeans44Agrown-upBteenagerCadventurerDpioneer45AhabitBgiftCapproachDtradition46AfailedBfooledCdroppedDfell47AimportantBcreativeCchallengingDprevious48Aput on
53、Bput awayCput offDput forward49AbeforeBafterCwhenDas50AcreditBloansCreceiptsDcash51AdesperatelyBhardlyCeventuallyDaccurately52AbetterBmoreClessDworse53AdecorationBloveCdistanceDmethod54AdefendBequipCfixDdevelop55AsolutionBchanceCvisitDassistance五、语法填空（共15小题；每小题1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
54、形式。To win a national award for handwriting, especially in this digital age, is an achievement in itself. But 56 makes Anaya Ellick extra special is that the seven-year-old made the achievement despite 57 (have) no hands.The young girl 58 competed in the category for students with special needs had t
55、o beat 59 (compete) to win the award. Contest director Kathleen Wright said the judges, many of whom are occupational doctors , 60 (be) “just amazed” by the quality of Anayas printing. Wright says,”Her writing sample was Comparable to someone who had hands.”Anayas proud parents, Bianca Middleton and
56、 Gary Ellick say the young girls determination and desire to be 61 (depend) became obvious when she was just a baby. 62 a young child, she learned to eat with a fork and build with blocks. At 5, she managed 63 (hold) a crayon or marker between her hands and draw. Though Anaya was fitted with prosthe
57、tic (假体的) arms for a short time, the young girl decided she was better off 64 her natural ones and threw 65 (it) away.六、单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 66. To sum up, it is wise to read news reports written from various perspectives and at different stages, which brings us a more a understanding of a situat
58、ion.67. Though journalists are c to presenting the truth, it is better to use our own judgement than rely entirely on news reports. 68. A successful advertisement will also create a desire to buy, thus b business.69. Deeply a in work, he always forgets all about eating or sleeping.70. Recent years h
59、ave w a growing social mobility.71. The fire has also left dozens of people injured, 5 of whom are in a (危急的) condition.72. There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. (尽管如此), it is important that we try.73. While shopping, people sometimes cant help (说服) into buying something t
60、hey dont really need.74. With great (辨别力) , every one of us has the potential to be a critical news reader.75. The exhibition was (赞助) by the Society of Culture. 七、根据括号内的汉语提示填空（共10小题；每题1.5分，共15分）76. Greatly moved, he found himself _ _ _(不知所措) for words of thankfulness.77. Balancing schoolwork with o
61、ther activities can really _ _ _(起作用，有影响).78. My parents always _ _ _ _(非常重视) my getting a good education.79. Ive decided to try my best _ _ _ _(实践，履行) my parents expectations from now on.80. _ _ _ _ _(我从来也没有想过) how tough it was to begin a new life in a strange city. 81. I _ _ _ _ _ _(正要出去) out when
62、 the phone rang. 82. Recent studies tell us that learning is enhanced _ _ _ _(反复试验).83. The manager agreed with me _ _ _ _(在某种程度上), but he didnt approve my suggestion. 84. _ _ _ _(原来，结果是) his brother was killed in a car accident. 85. There are honest and dishonest people in _ _ _ _(各行各业).八、应用文写作（共15分）假定你是李华， 你注意到本校学生很少阅读名著，他们认为名著很难读懂并且很无聊。请给全校同学用英语写一封倡议书，倡导大家多阅读名著。内容包括：1. 介绍本校名著阅读现状；2. 阅读名著的好处；3. 发出倡议。名著：classic(单数)classics(复数)注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear fellow students, _Yours，Li Hua
