1、河南省正阳县高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第二次素质检测试题第一部分 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. Where will they meet?A. At the underground. B. At the cinema. C. At the museum.2. Which bus will the woman take?A. Bus num
2、ber 4. B. Bus number 6. C. Bus number 2.3. What is the man doing?A. Saying good-bye to a friend.B. Arranging a plane trip.C. Paying a bill at the bank.4. How will the woman pay for the meal?A. With Master Card. B. With Visa Card. C. With cash.5. When will the woman get the TV?A. In about an hour. B.
3、 A long time. C. Several days.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至8题。6. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At school. B. At home. C. In the office.7. How many hours
4、 will the girl work a day?A. 2. B.4. C.6. 8. How much could she get in a week?A. 24 dollars. B. 80 dollars. C. 120 dollars.听第7段材料,回答第9至11题。 9. What does the man do?A. A doctor. B. A psychologist. C. A news reporter.10. Which of the following room did the man book before he came?A. A warm room with a
5、 shower. B. A single room with a shower. C. Room 523.11. When is the man checking in?A. Saturday. B. Thursday. C. Tuesday.听第8段材料,回答第12至14题。12. What are the speakers talking about?A. Adventure. B. Vacation. C. Weather.13. Which is the best part of the womans tour?A. Hiking. B. Skydiving. C. Visiting
6、relatives.14. Why did the man stay at home and watch TV?A. It was raining.B. He was too tired.C. He was with his relatives.听第9段材料,回答第15至17题。15. What do we learn about Ms Rowlings first book?A. It was written for adults. B. It made her famous soon. C. It was about a kind of animal.16. Why does Ms Row
7、ling consider herself so lucky?A. She can make a living by writing. B. She is loved by many people. C. She likes writing so much.17. Where did Ms Rowling get the ideas for the Harry Potter books?A. She read many books written by others. B. She collected them from daily life. C. She didnt know it her
8、self.听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。18. How long should the participants(参与者) in Big Brother stay inside? A. 24 days. B. 100 days. C. 124 days.19. Who will be the winner of Survivor? A. The one who is left at last. B. The one who can find their own food. C. The one who wins one million dollars.20. What is the pu
9、rpose of the passage?A. To introduce Survivor. B. To introduce Big Brother. C. To introduce reality shows.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。第一节(共15小题; 每小题2分，共30分)请阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。AUS News & World Report recently ranked the
10、 best countries for adventure, based on each countrys scores across four aspects： fun, friendliness, climate and scenery. Here are four of them.SpainWith its sky-high scores in friendliness and fun，adventure in Spain is always as close as the nearest street. The most important thing for you is to id
11、entify what kind of adventure suits you best： if you love winter，head for Madrid，while warm-weather lovers are better off in beachfront Barcelona.ThailandCombining high scores in both scenery and fun, Thailand attracts a mix of people that make for an adventurous atmosphere. This can best be experie
12、nced on the island of Koh Phangaa. Visitors looking for more traditional exciting adventure should head to Chiang Mai to try whitewater rafting(漂流)，or attempt waterfall abseiling(沿绳索滑下）at Doi Inthaiion National Park.GreeceHigh scores in scenery and climate make Greece a perfect destination for adven
13、turers. The water for swimming here is the best of the best. Sailing and kayaking around the Cyclades are popular water sports while land-living visitors to the Islands have abundant hiking options. Host to the first Olympics, Athens has long held sporting events at the Panathenaic Stadium. Visitors
14、 are welcome to join the morning jog in the stadium from 7 ： 30 am to 9： 00 am as a warm-up for the days adventures.ItalyWhile Italy might be best known for its food，art and architecture，the country has a more actively adventurous side, too. In Sicily, you can swim in the deepest blue sea and after
15、a few hours be on the top of the highest active volcano in Europe. The ever-changing landscape (风景）also provides a chance for different types of adventures.21. Where are visitors advised to go if they love warm weather and beaches?A. Madrid. B. Barcelona. C. Sicily. D. Chiang Mai.22. What can visito
16、rs do in Thailand?A. Meet with the friendliest locals. B. Jog freely under huge waterfalls. C. Enjoy adventurous water sports. D. Appreciate its world-famous art.23. What do the last two countries have in common?A. They are attractive for swimming lovers.B. They allow visitors to sail around islands
17、.C. They are best known for their unique foodD. They have Europes highest active volcanoes.BLess than 24 hours after undergoing(逐历）lifesaving surgery, Milli Lucas smiled from ear to ear as she thanked her supporters from her hospital bed. The 12-year-old girl made her first public appearance since h
18、er operation on Tuesday when visited by Today Tonights Mark Gibson.The youngster went into a six-hour surgery on Monday in an attempt to remove her brain tumour (肿瘤）.Hours later, her mother Monica Smirk announced the operation was a success. Milli has enjoyed her first post-surgery meal and is now r
19、ecovering.The young girls battle with brain cancer received national attention after her family was forced to raise money for the procedure performed by Dr. Teo. The surgeon spoke for the first time after the operation, admitting the procedure was one of the “most difficult” that he had done in his
20、career. Dr. Teo was able to remove 98 percent of the girls tumour, and has referred her to specialists in Germany who will work on getting rid of the remaining two percent.Earlier, Ms. Smirk told the West Australian that Milli was recovering well after the operation. She wrote on Facebook, “Milli is
21、 awake and in ICU. The operation was a success. Her right leg and arm are moving. Thank you! Everyone of you for your support and love. Shes so amazing. ” .The little girl was wearing smiles as she was taken into the operating theatre for surgery, but the procedure was not without risks. Doctors sai
22、d the operation could leave her with permanent weakness in one side of her body, or at worst paralysis(瘫痪）. Dr. Teo said while the future was often cruel for those who underwent the high-risk procedure, Milli should be commended for her courage and bravery.24. How did Milli Lucas feel after the surg
23、ery?A. Relieved but regretful B. Delighted and grateful.C. Thrilled and curious. D. Relaxed but terrified.25. It can be inferred that Milli LucasA. is sure to suffer from paralysisB. has totally got rid of her illness C. is likely to have another operationD. will receive more26. Why did Monica Smirk
24、 write something on Facebook?A. To comfort others and convince her daughter of love.B. To draw nationwide attention to her suffering daughter.C. To encourage her daughter to stay brave and optimistic.D. To inform her (laughters condition and express thanks.27. Which of the following best explains th
25、e word “commended” underlined in the last paragraph?A. Saved. B. Ignored.C. Assessed. D. Praised.CI always felt sorry for the people in wheelchairs. Some people, old and weak, cannot get around by themselves. Others seem perfectly healthy, dressed in business suits. But whenever I saw someone in a w
26、heelchair, I only saw a disability, not a person.Then I fainted (昏倒）at Euro Disney due to low blood pressure. This was the first time I had ever fainted, and my parents said that I must rest for a while after first aid. I agreed to take it easy, but as I stepped toward the door, I saw my dad pushing
27、 a wheelchair in my direction! Feeling the colour burn my cheeks, I asked him to wheel that thing right back to where he found it.I could not believe this was happening to me. Wheelchairs were fine for other people but not for me. As my father wheeled me out into the main street, people immediately
28、began to treat me differently.Little kids ran in front of me, forcing my father to stop the wheelchair suddenly. Bitterness set in as I was thrown back and forth.“Stupid kids! They have perfectly good legs. Why cant they watch where they are going?” I thought. People stared down at me, pity in their
29、 eyes. Then they would look away, maybe because they thought the sooner they forgot me the better.“Im just like you!” I wanted to scream “The only difference is that youve got legs, and I have wheels. ” People in wheelchairs are not stupid. They see every look and hear each word. Looking out at the
30、faces, I finally understood ： I was once just like them. I treated people in wheelchairs exactly the way they did not want to be treated. I have realized it is some of us with two healthy legs who are truly disabled.28. The author once_when she was healthy.A. helped disabled peopleB. looked down upo
31、n disabled peopleC. imagined herself sitting in a wheelchairD. saw some healthy people moving around in wheelchairs29. Facing the wheelchair for the first time, the author_.A. felt curious about itB. got ready to move around in it right awayC. threw it awayD. refused to accept it right away30. The e
32、xperience of the author tells us that_.A. life is the best teacherB. people often eat their bitter fruitC. life is so changeable that nobody can foretellD. one should not do to others what he would not like others to do to him31. What is the best title for this passage?A. How to Get Used to Wheelcha
33、irsB. People in Wheelchairs Should Be Equally TreatedC. People with Two Legs Are Truly HealthyD. The Difference Between Healthy People and the DisabledDAlongside air and water, food is a necessity for human beings to survive and thrive. But its a lot more than that. As Mariette Dichristina of Scient
34、ific American wrote： “The most intimate (亲密的）relationship we will ever have is not with any fellow human being. Instead, it is between our bodies and our food. Nowadays, for most people in the worlds wealthiest countries, food is a hobby, an enthusiasm, and even something fashionable.Turn on the TV
35、in the US, UK or France, and youll find at least one channel feeding this popular obsession（想法）.And most of us know at least one person who thinks of themselves as a “ foodie”. Its almost impossible nowadays to check our social media apps without at least two or three photos of delicious meals appea
36、ring on our screen.But behind the fancy recipes and social media bragging (夸耀），many of us forget how much we take food for granted. This is why World Food Day is held each year.Take Kenya for example. This east African nation has been suffering terrible droughts. The result is that people are beginn
37、ing to starve. Children in particular are suffering, with some of them even dying.This may seem shocking to know, especially as many cultures outside of Africa think of food in a completely different way. But even in the UK, families on low incomes are forced to use food banksEuropean organizations
38、that hand out donated food to those who cant afford to pay for it themselves.So what can we do on World Food Day. One good way to spend it would be to feel humble and appreciate what we have. After ail, food is essential for survival, but not everyone is as lucky as we are when it comes to dinner ti
39、me.32. According to Mariette Dichristina, what has the closest relationship with us?A. Air.B. Water.C. Food. D. Human beings.33. What does the underlined word “foodie” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Delicious food. B. A person fond of food.C. A social media app.D. A photo of delicious meals.34. Who
40、 can get help from food banks?A. Poor people in the UK.B. Poor people in Africa.C. Starving children in Kenya.D. People in the drought-stricken.35. Whats the best title for the text?A. Treat Food as a HobbyB. Time to Appreciate FoodC. Food Shortage in Some CountriesD. How to Spend World Food Day第二节（
41、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。Sticking to a vegan (纯素食的）diet might sound difficult. 36 According to HuffPost, more than 3 million people in the US are vegans. In the UK, about 542,000 people turned vegan during the last decade. 37 One reason could be that people want to r
42、educe greenhouse gas emissions (排放).The heat used to keep bams (畜棚)warm, the machines that process meat and even the animals farts (屁)can result in more greenhouse gases. These factors are believed to account for 18 percent of the worlds greenhouse gas emissions, according to a 2013 study by the UN
43、Food and Agriculture Organization. 38 A growing number of people are also deciding that its wrong to kill animals for food, according to BBC News. Jess Murray, 22 , is a student from London. 39 He believes whether to eat animals or not is a moral choice and has therefore chosen to become vegan.Socia
44、l media is also believed to be behind the increase in veganism, according to BBC News. Vegan celebrities (名人）are able to use social media to spread their messages and share tips about living a vegan lifestyle. 40 A strict vegan diet cannot always offer the minerals (矿物质）and vitamins that a human bod
45、y needs, depending on ones dietary(饮食的) choices. So you may want to think it through before you decide to become a vegan.A. Its difficult to keep a vegan diet.B. Then how can we become a vegan?C. So why exactly has veganism become so popular?D. He said that humans do not need to eat animals to survi
46、ve.E. But experts also remind people that meat is important for our health.F. But in recent years, veganism has become a more popular lifestyle in many places.G. This amount is even greater than that of all the worlds cars, trains and planes combined.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30
47、分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和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。How far would you go to make a good impression at a new job? A college student in Alabama walked 22 kilometers in the 41 to get to his new job.Walter Carrs 42 broke down the night before starting a new job at Bellhops，a furniture moving com
48、pany. Several attempts as he made, Carr 43 to find a ride. Knowing he couldnt afford to 44 it, he decided to walk and 45 how long it would take to walk to the job in Pelhain 32 kilometers away. He left at midnight so that he could 46 it to the customers house on time.Carr had reportedly walked about
49、 22 kilometers before the local police 47 in to help the young man. After hearing his 48 ，they took him to breakfast. Then, they gave him a 49 to the home of customer Jenny Lamey， whom he was 50 to help move that morning, before the rest of the 51 arrived.“I asked Walter if he wanted to go 52 and re
50、st until everyone else arrived, ” said Lamey in a Facebook post, “He 53 and said he could go ahead and get started. ” So, the family and Carr began 54 up the home, chatting along the way.He told Lamey that he and his mother 55 from New Orleans to Birmingham after losing their 56 in Hurricane Katrina
51、，an extremely destructive and deadly one that 57 the Gulf Coast of the U. S. in 2005 .“I just cant tell you how 58 I was by Walter and his journey. He is modest, kind, cheerful, hardworking and 59 ，Lamey shared her story of Walter on Facebook. It spread 60 ，moving many others all over the world.41.
52、A. forest B. dark C. distance D. hurricane42. A. vehicle B. health C. phone D. house43. A. failed B. tried C. decided D. promised44. A. believe B. deserve C. miss D. bear45. A. write down B. look at C. think about D. figure out46. A. reach B. make C. operate D. walk47. A. stole B. cut C. stepped D.
53、called48. A. request B. opinion C. excuse D. story49. A. ride B. signal C. map D. chance50. A. allowed B. scheduled C. forced D. persuaded51. A. customers B. policemen C. movers D. students52. A. ahead B. outside C. upstairs D. home53. A. hesitated B. laughed C. cried D. declined54. A. taking B. pac
54、king C. checking. D. breaking55. A. moved B. escaped C. begged D. quarreled56. A. way B. home C. mind D. furniture57. A. approached B. exposed C. punished D. hit58. A. amazed B. puzzled C. touched D. delighted59. A. humorous B. patient C. generous D. tough60. A. rapidly B. hardly C. normally D. sudd
55、enly第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入适当的（不超过三个）单词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。I went to a shop yesterday to buy a couple of chairs for my students. I often go to this shop and try to get things there when possible. There are a few 61 (volunteer) and some of the locals who cant find j
56、obs or have learning or other difficulties. I take the time to talk to them because I know how important it is for them 62 (feel) respected and appreciated.Yesterday one of them had a very strong smell of alcohol and looked 63 (obvious) affected. I normally stay away when this is the case，but I coul
57、d see some 64 (sad) in his eyes. I approached him， 65 (say) hello, and thanked him for his work there.His smile was so big! In spite of his condition, he was friendly and respectful, 66 is not always the experience I get in such circumstances. I stayed for 67 while. We talked about the shop，and then
58、 I thanked them all and leftThey were clearly happy to be noticed. One of them said, “It is very 68 (joy) to talk to you. ” I have no idea what their stories were and what they may be going 69 ，but I hope I helped them by 70 (talk) to them.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有
59、错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），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：在错的词下划一横线，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。Recently , we had made a survey of people on physical training.Only 35 percent of people were surveyed have taken part on physical activities. Over half of the peo
60、ple say they havent been got enough time to take exercise. 34. 9 percent of them say they dont have place where they can relax themselves and that there is not enough training equipment. Another 12. 9 percent of the people feel that they lives too far away from the training centers. Some of whom eve
61、n dont know how to training.For lack of physical training，many people are not in good healthy. People should realize the significance of it, and measures should be took to provide people with training equipment. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你校的留学生Peter将在校元旦晚会上朗诵一首唐诗，但是 他现在很紧张。请你就此给他写一封邮件。内容包括：1.表不理解；2.给出建议
62、；3.给予鼓励。注意：1、词数100左右；2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：元旦晚会New Years Eve Gala高二第二次质检英语参考答案第一部分听力 1-5 BABCA6-10 CBCBB 11-15 CBBAC 16-20 ACBAC21-25 BCABC26-30 DDBDD31-35 BCBAB36-40 FCGDE41-45 BAACD46-50 BCDAB51-55 CCDBA56-60 BDCDA61. volunteers 62. to feel 63. obviously 64. sadness 65. said66. which 67. a 68. jo
63、yful 69. through 70. talking71. hadhave 72. who were 73. onin 74. been 75. places76. liveslive 77. whothem 78. training train 79. healthyhealth 80. tooktakenOne possible version：Dear Peter,Im sorry to hear that you are nervous about the Tang poem recital at the New Years Eve Gala to be held in our s
64、chool hall I know how you are feeling and it is normal for you to get nervous.Anyway, you should adjust yourself to be at your best First, you should practice more and get fully prepared, so that you wont worry about your performance failure. Second, remind yourself that participation matters most. Last but not least, listen to music or take a walk to relieve your anxiety.All in all, believe yourself and try your best. Im sure you will perform excellently on the stage.Yours,Li Hua