1、江苏省南通市2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期末质量监测试题注意事项考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，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
2、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。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 probably?A. Lay a carpet.B.Clean a chair.C.Move a cupboard.2. What is the man going to do tomorrow?A.Go for a cycle ride.B. Buy a bell for his bike.C.Meet his parents for dinner.3. How many candy ba
3、rs does Mrs, Williams want?A.Zero.B.One.C.Three.4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Classmates.B.Co-workers.C.Neighbors.5.What does the man want to buy?B. A tie.C. A shirt.A.A suit.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
4、，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. Why is the girl crying?A. She has lost a toy.B. She has been hurt.C. She cant find her mother.7.Where are the speakers probably?A. In a mall.B. In a school.C. In a police station.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. Who will go to a soccer match tonight?A.Laura.B
5、.Bob.C.Mary.9. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Their plans.B. Their jobs.C. Their favorite sports.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why does the man call the woman?A. To invite her to dinner.B. To hold a party for his sister.C. To book a room for a holiday.11. What day is it today?A. Wednesday.B.Tu
6、esday.C.Monday.12.What does the man choose for the main course?A. Beef.B.Fish.C.Pizza.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Whats so special about this art exhibition?A. It provides tea.B. It has little notes.C.It has video introductions.14. What does the woman dislike about museum notes?A. They use small text.B. Th
7、ey dont show anything about the art.C. They often spell the artists names wrong.15. Which word best describes the man?A.Artistic.B. Athletic.C.Persuasive.16. What will the woman probably do on Saturday?A. Go to a museum.B. Get her hair styled.C. Watch a basketball game.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where wa
8、s the purse found?A. Under a book.B. At a museum gate.C. By a park entrance.18. What color was the purse?A. Green.B. Brown.C.Red.19. How much money was there in the purse?A.About $420.B.Around $840.C. Over $1,000.20. What is the purpose of the talk?A. To advertise a book.B. To praise an honest man.C
9、. To find the owner of the purse.第二部分 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AThe Best Seaside CampsitesNicolasThis region is a perfect example of ancient Greece, a fancy mix of ruins, myths and classic tales. Nicolas campsite is close to the town of Tiryns, which hos
10、ts an annual classic Greek theatre festival. So you might be sharing the site with actors practicing their lines. The camp is just a stones throw from the waters of the bay.GlavotokIt is right by the waters edge and offers great diving and local seafood specialities. When the campsite lights go off
11、at 11pm, all thats left is the sound of lapping water. Glavotok gets busy in high season with hosts of regular visitors, so booking ahead is essential.ZakynthosZakynthos, once known as the Venice of the east, is one of the most breathtaking islands in the Ionian Sea and has one of the most dramatic
12、campsites. The clifftop areas of Zakynthos give you clear views across the sea.Cala LlevadoYou get five beaches for the price of one at this site on the Costa Brava coastline. Theres everything from a comfortable little pirate cove to a sweeping bay. The site is enormous but some of the areas are so
13、 far from it that its like camping wild. Others are on top of one of the beaches, giving you a birds eye view.21. What might a visitor do in Nicolas?A. Skip stones.B.Host a theatre festival.C.Explore ancient Greece.D. Practice lines with actors.22. Which of the following needs an advance booking?A.N
14、icolas.B.Glavotok.C.Zakynthos.D.Cala Llevado.23. Which of the following highlights the Cala Llevado?A. A calm bay.B. Bird watching.C.Camping in the wild.D. Good value for the money.BTufa grew up in Australia, so she couldnt understand why her father insisted on teaching her Oromo, a language spoken
15、in Ethiopia.“Dad never spoke about his life back in Ethiopia and yet he insisted on teaching us this language, Tufa said. “There were so many resources at my fingertips for the other languages I was learning and so many people that speak them. But when Dad was teaching us Oromo, there were no textbo
16、oks or learning materials at all. And that struck me as really strange.But as Tufa got older and began doing her own research, she discovered why speaking .about Oromo was so painful for her father. The Oromo are the largest racial group of Ethiopia. But since their land was seized in the 1880s, the
17、 people have suffered a lot. The Oromo language was banned, including from political life and schools. Oromo texts were destroyed. Tufas father, an Oromo, fled to Egypt and, in the late 1970s, he was given asylum（庇护）in Australia.By the time the Oromo ban was lifted, Tufas father had established a sm
18、all, private Oromo school in Melbourne to teach the language to the children of asylum seekers. As she helped to teach the students, Tufa realised the teaching resources were awful. She decided to create posters and worksheets for her fathers students, using her own money to get them printed.Three o
19、ther Oromo schools that had opened in Victoria by then heard about the materials and all of them wanted copies. Tufa realised that if there was a demand for Oromo child education materials in Australia, there must be other communities around the world where resources were also needed.She launched a
20、crowdfunding campaign so she could print more Oromo learning materials. By the end of 2014, in just six weeks, she had raised almost $125,000. Word of her project spread. Her resources have also found their way to Ethiopia, with people sending copies to family members who still live there. This year
21、, she plans to launch an online store for her publishing company.24. What did Tufa feel strange about when learning Oromo?A. Her fathers life in Ethiopia.B. Her fathers way of teaching.C. The lack of learning materials.D. The appearance of other languages.25. What is the purpose of the third paragra
22、ph?A. To explain a reason.B. To give an example.C. To present an argument.D. To clear a misunderstanding.26. How did Tufa meet the increasing demand for Oromo learning materials?A. She crowdfunded.B. She turned to his father.C. She dipped into her own pocket.D.She created posters and worksheets.27.
23、What is the passage mainly about?A. Why the Oromo suffered in Ethiopia.B. Where the Oromo language is taught.C. How a girl helps to keep Oromo alive.D. What schools need in teaching Oromo.CGlobal heating appears to be making trees drop their leaves earlier, according to new research, contradicting t
24、he idea that warmer temperatures delay the beginning of autumn.The finding is important because trees draw huge amounts of carbon dioxide from the air and therefore play a key role in managing the climate.The rising temperatures also mean that spring is arriving earlier and,overall, the growing seas
25、on for trees in the planets temperate zones(温带地区） is getting longer. However, the earlier autumns mean that significantly less carbon can be stored in trees than previously thought, providing less of a brake on global heating.The new research is based on a huge dataset of observations of European tr
26、ees, experiments that varied light and CO2 levels, and mathematical models. It showed that as well as temperature and day length, the amount of carbon a tree has absorbed in a season is a key factor in determining when it no longer needs its leaves and drops them. The scientists liken the effect to
27、a person becoming full after a heavy meal and being unable to eat more food. Earlier models that did not include the amount of carbon a tree absorbs during a season indicated that autumn could be two to three weeks later by the end of the century on current emissions (排放） trends. But the scientists
28、new model indicates autumn may actually come up to six days earlier. Christine Rollinson, an ecologist at the MortonArboretum in Illinois, USA, said the earlier models were known to be simplifications butwere the best available.“The big challenge is that autumn has always been a bit of a mess,” she
29、said. “Depending on where you are and which species youre looking at, theres some evidence that leaf fall is happening earlier and some that its happening later. But understanding how well a tree grows during the season really helps explain that tree-to-tree variation.”Rollinson said that we cant pu
30、t all of the responsibility on to growing trees. We can cut emissions from fossil fuel burning and deforestation to address the climate emergency.28. What is the result of rising temperature?A. Later spring.B. More carbon storage.C.Shorter growth season.D. Earlier autumn leaf-off.29. What does the u
31、nderlined word “liken” mean in the fourth paragraph?A.Compare.B.Owe.C.Expose.D.Reduce.30. What is Christine Rollinsons attitude towards the earlier models?A. Disapproving.B. Supportive.C. Sceptical.D.Unclear.31. What is the last paragraph meant to do?A. Offer a solution.B.Voice dissatisfaction.C. Sh
32、ow a new finding.D.Present more evidence.DChimpanzees (黑猩猩） enjoy watching movies together, scientists have discovered, inresearch that suggests social bonding through shared experience has deep evolutionary roots.It is widely known that humans can bond over group activities such as watching a movie
33、 or playing board games. But it has been unclear whether the underlying psychology behind this effect is present in other species.In the research, chimpanzees were placed in pairs and shown a short video. The researchers then measured how long it took them to approach their partners, how close they
34、got and how long they remained in proximity (靠近）two measures of social bonding. Chimpanzees who had viewed the video with either another of their own species or a human approached their partner faster or spent longer in proximity to them, compared with those who had watched the video on their own, t
35、he scientists found.The finding indicates that social bonding created by shared experience may have deeper evolutionary roots than previously thought.“Animals can stand together and watch a waterfall, but they dont seem to seek out those kinds of experiences, said Wolf, an author on the study. “So f
36、or a long time we thought they werent capable of processing that way or they werent feeling any psychological consequences from doing so.“Its exciting that at least some parts of the psychology that we need to connect through shared experiences may actually have a slightly older evolutionary history
37、 than previously suspected.”The animals were tracked for only three minutes after they had watched the film, so it is not clear whether shared experiences strengthen social bonds in the long term. The research used animals in captivity (圈养），and scientists said it was not known whether the same effec
38、ts would be observed in the wild.32. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Experiencing social bonds.B. Sharing evolutionary roots.C.Humans bonding over group activities.D. Chimpanzees watching movies together.33. How did the researchers get the findings?A. By making a comparison.B. B
39、y introducing a concept.C. By using an experts words.D. By referring to another study.34. What did Wolf think of the research findings?A.Imperfect.B. Encouraging.C.Groundless.D.Doubtful.35. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A. Approaches to future studies.B. New perceptions of other sci
40、entists.C. The aspects which need further tests.D. The application of the research findings.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Having takeout lunches can leave you sleepy, tired and unable to focus on your work. 36Have too many things lined up in the second half of t
41、he day and cant afford to feel sleepy? This is what you can do to fight sleepiness before it starts. 37 Smaller meals through the days can help prevent sleepiness. While eating right is important, how you eat is just as critical. Stay away from any distractions while eating. Concentrating on what yo
42、ur food well allows a stronger connection between your brain and gut, thus aiding in proper digestion and making you feel light and comfortable post meals. Order right. If youre ordering food in, its easy to reach for the quickest, cheapest and easiest option on the takeout menu. 38So look for expre
43、ss lunch meals as they are designed to be quick and light. If it includes a non-creamy soup or a salad with some kind of protein, you are on the right track. Snack smart. 39 But they will leave you unable to focus in no time. Try to maintain blood sugar levels through the day by reaching for protein
44、s, healthy fats, and fruits instead. Protein-rich snacks like nuts or nut butters with a piece of dark chocolate is an ideal combination. Drink the right kind of caffeine. While coffee can help when youre too tired to function, its fast-release caffeine causes the unavoidable crash. It can also gene
45、rate a quicker heart rate, which definitely doesnt help you focus. 40 .It contains an amino acid (氨基酸） that reduces heart rate and blood pressure, resulting in a quiet, slow-release energy that can support you through the day.A.Eat smaller meals.B.Green tea is a good choice.C. It can be massive hit
46、to productivity.D. Avoid drinks that contain caffeine after lunch.E. Sugary foods can provide a short burst of energy.F. To save time, we often turn to takeout and convenience food.G.However, this could be full of oil and salt, making you sleepier.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题
47、所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I once read about a Frenchman who spent weeks alone in a cave to see what would happen to his body rhythm. The idea of living without the structure of time became a 41 for me,and when lockdown came, I saw a reason to 42 the experiment. So, I found a cave where I could g
48、o with other volunteers. The aim was to see how living down there for 40 days and nights would affect our sense of 43 Its a strange feeling to 44 and not have a watch to tell you if youve slept enough. But soon it felt 45_. I slept really well. After a while, we got familiar with the 46 and began to
49、 forget to do chores (杂活） and work tasks. There were 47 about washing-up, so we had a group meeting. It was 48.It took hours of discussion.After that, we began to 49 We began to cooperate more and a strong 50 developed between us. Some 51 planned holidays and bike tours together.In the end,we were 5
50、2 there. Following your own rhythm is an incredible freedom. When we were told it was over, we didnt feel ready to 53 .I think, as a society, we should reconsider the way we spend our time. We wake up 54 its time to wake up and to work, but we forget to listen to our 5541.A.trendB.dreamC.threatD.rea
51、lity42.A.financeB.doubtC.repeatD.postpone43.A.timeB.hungerC.directionD.belonging44.A.workB.talkC.wakeD.play45.A.stressfulB.desperateC.challengingD.freeing46.A.caveB.jungleC.flatD.pond47.A.assessmentsB.argumentsC.restrictionsD.regulations48.A.tenseB.calmC.friendlyD.relaxing49.A.withdrawB.quarrelC.hes
52、itateD.unite50.A.competitionB.prejudiceC.bondD.feature51.A.yetB.evenC.onlyD. barely52.A.nervousB.boredC.depressedD.happy53.A. hang onB. go outC.cut inD.take off54.A.becauseB.unlessC.beforeD.though55.A.friendsB.bodiesC.lecturesD.parents第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Confu
53、cius Museum covers an area of 57,000 square meters 56 _brings together nearly 700,000 cultural relics, which were once kept57_ (private) in the Confucius Family Mansion. The museum also 58_ (serve) as a place to learn about traditional culture.About a 30-minute drive away, Nishan Sacred Land, which
54、59_（regard) as the birthplace of Confucius, is also promoting 60 _(deep) engagement with local culture through study tours 61 _(offer) visitors a richer experience. Visitors can write down Confucian classics, watch traditional performances and attend lectures 62_ various aspects of Confucian culture
55、.The Confucius Institute has also rolled out a dozen cultural 63 _ (experience) such as seal cutting for visitors, in addition to offering an detailed display of the history behind the Confucian culture. Tourists can also go to Tai an Old Street, 64 _they can get a taste of the local intangible heri
56、tage(非物质遗产）。These moves are all part of the governments efforts to use the local culture to boost 65_ (it) tourism industry.第四部分写作（共两节；满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假如你是李华。为了加深学生对党史的了解，上周二你校组织了部分团员参观党史馆。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：1.参观目的；2.参观过程；3.观后感想。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。A Visit to the Party History Memoria
57、l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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Wrapping paper flew everywhere as Jodi opened her gift. The box had a picture of a pretty girl in a red scarf. She was wearing white ice skates and dancing around a frozen pond.Jodi looked up at her aunt and uncle with her big brown eyes. “Figure skate
58、s? Wow! How nice of you! But,” the little girl hesitated, “。 but I dont know how to skate.” She looked embarrassed.“Dont worry,” said Aunt Lisa. “Thats the fun part-learning how to do it! ”“Thats right,” said Uncle George. “We will take you to the ice rink (溜冰场） and all go skating together.”Jodi was
59、nt too sure. Then she looked again at the happy girl on the box. It did look like fun. “Okay,” she agreed. “Lets do it! ”The next day Jodi went to the skating rink with her aunt and uncle. Her eyes shone in excitement as she looked at the other skaters around her. Immediately she slipped her feet in
60、to the skates, and put on her helmet.Her uncle helped her walk to the edge of the rink, and said, “We will hold your hands and you stand between us.” Jodi took their hands in hers and made her first step onto the smooth ice.“Whoa! This is slippery!” Jodi nearly fell over, but her aunt and uncle pull
61、ed up on her arms and she found her balance again. She grinned and tried taking a few steps. Her legs wanted to slide out in front of her, so she made her steps smaller. That seemed to help.“Good, Jodi. Skate to your uncle now, her aunt said, pushing her on the back a little to get more speed. Jodi
62、glided unsteadily towards her uncle, taking small steps and holding her arms wide for balance. Her uncle caught her and gave her a hug.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。“Way to go, Jodi! ” he said. “Now you try it on your own.”Jodi took a deep breath, trying to resist the pain.南通市2021年高二年级英语质量监测参
63、考答案：1-5 CAABC 6-10 CABAB 11-15 CBCAC 16-20 BABCA 21-25 CBDCA26-30 ACDAB 31-35 ACABC 36-40 CAGEB 41-45 BCACD 46-50 ABADC51-55 BDBAB56.and 57.privately 58.serves 59.is regarded 60.deeper 61.to offer 62.on/about 63.experiences64.where 65.its应用文 One possible versionA Visit to the Party History MemorialT
64、o deepen students understanding of the history of the Party, our school organized a visit to the Party History Memorial last Tuesday.The selected League members arrived at the memorial at 2:00 p.m. First, a guide told inspiring stories about the Party. Then they were shown around the exhibits which
65、displayed the history and spirit of the Party. After watching a relevant video, they returned to school.After the visit, not only did they gain new insights into the history of the Party, but also they became more aware of the responsibilities theyre shouldering.读后续写 One possible version“Way to go,
66、Jodi!” he said. “Now you try it on your own. ” Jodi wasnt too sure about that. It seemed like everyone else was zooming past her without any difficulty. She started to get nervous,when suddenly she lost her balance, and fell down heavily. It really hurt. She closed her eyes, trying not to cry. In a
67、moment, she was picked up and put back on her feet. Her uncle smiled into her eyes. “Everyone falls down the first few times. You just have to get back up again.” Jodi took a deep breath, trying to resist the pain. “Okay, I can do this.” She skated away from her uncle toward the crowd. As she glided
68、 unsteadily, she encouraged herself to be brave and keep going. Soon she skated almost all the way around the rink by herself! Aunt Lisa caught up to her and took her hand, saying,“Look at you! You are working so hard and doing so well. Were proud of you.” Jodi grinned. Learning skating was really great fun.
