1、江苏省扬州市公道中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第二次学情测试试题第一部分：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 is the woman sad?A. She feels homesick. B. She missed a call. C. She got hurt when hiking.2. What does the woman mean?A
2、. Lucy was late for school. B. Lucy got to school early. C. Lucy was absent from school.3. When does Tom have to leave?A. At 7:00. B. At 7:15. C. At 7:30.4. What is the woman doing?A. Blaming the man. B. Dealing with an accident. C. Complaining about her work.5. Where does the conversation probably
3、take pace?A. At a shoe shop. B. At a hotel. C. In a hospital.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，各小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题6. How often does the man go to the evening classes?A. Twice a week. B. Three ti
4、mes a week. C. Four times a week.7. Why does the man take the evening classes?A. To go abroad. B. To make friends. C. To change his job.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. When will Julie pick up her father?A. At six. B. At four. C. At two.9 What will the two speakers do next?A. Go to the airport. B. Play the video g
5、ames. C. Choose their different dresses.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. When is the man going to New Zealand?A. In two days. B. In a couple of months. C. In a fortnight.11. Why did the man call the woman?A. To ask her to join him. B. To ask for some information.C. To help her set up a branch company.12. Where
6、are they going to meet?A. At Susans. B. At Toms. C. At a restaurant.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where is the art exhibition taking place?A. At an art gallery. B. At a shopping mall. C. At an exhibition center.14. What does the man think of the place of the exhibition now?A. It is strange. B. It is ordinary
7、. C. It is cool.15. What is being shown in the painting section of the exhibition?A. Mainly classical paintings.B. Largely contemporary paintings.C. An equal number of classical paintings and contemporary paintings.16. Which section is the most popular?A. The video section. B. The sculpture section.
8、 C. The photography section.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How old was Dave when his father passed away?A. 15. B. 10. C. 5.18. What did Dave do in the evenings?A. He earned some money.B. He did housework for the family.C. He drove his brother to some places.19. Who introduced Andrew at the graduation ceremon
9、y?A. His soccer coach. B. The school headmaster. C. The head of the school district.20. What happened during Andrews speech?A. His mother started crying. B. Andrew thanked his father.C. Dave realized his hard work had paid off. 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，共37.5分）ACall for entries: young wom
10、en writers competitionGuardian Weekend magazine is launching a writing competition for UK women aged 16-21 on the theme of conversationsHow to enterAll you have to do is submit a 700-word personal essay that shows off your talentson the theme of conversationsDid you have an unforgettable conversatio
11、n with your grandmother about her youth that changed how you viewed her? Do you find having certain conversations really hard, and if so, why? Is there a conversation you regret, or one you regret you never had? Were keen to hear about your personal experiencesAll entries must be sent to weekendthe
12、guardiancom by midnight on 9 MarchThe PrizesThere will be one winner and two runners-upThe three winners will each receive 250The winners will be notified（通知）by email or telephone on or before 30 March 2021 and given details of how to claim their prizesAs part of the editing process, the three winne
13、rs will participate in a video call with a Guardian Weekend editor to discuss and edit their essay for publicationThe one overall winner will also receive a 1-1 work shop with a Guardian editorRulesFollow all rules carefully to prevent disqualificationOnly one entry is permitted per personEntries on
14、 behalf of another person will not be accepted and joint submissions are not allowedThe Competition opens at 09:00 on 22 February 2021 and closes at 23:59 on 9 March 2021Entries received outside this time period will not be consideredYour entry must not be copied, and must not contain any third-part
15、y materials or content that you do not have permission to useYou must include your name, age and contact details, including your email address and phone number21Whats the theme of the writing competition?ARegrets BConversations CGrandmothers youth DPersonal experiences22What extra prize will the ove
16、rall winner receive?AAn additional 250BA video of the competitionCA prior notification of the winDA 1-1 workshop with an editor23Which of the following will result in disqualification?ACo-authoring an entryBIncluding contact detailsCMailing your entry on 1 MarchDUsing others content with permissionB
17、Beijing resident Hou Lixin started eating meal replacement products in February when she wanted to lose weight. She bought various meal replacement products online and ate them for more than a month.“Most of them dont taste good, but at least they have low calories and are convenient to buy, store a
18、nd cook,” she said, adding the product she consumed gave a strong sense of fullness.Hou is by no means alone. Meal replacement products, or substitutes for regular meals that can fill you up with low-calorie intakes, appear as a potential big market in China, driven by Chinese consumer demand for pr
19、oducts that can help in weight control and offer convenience, experts said.The most common meal replacement products include powders, liquids, shakes, porridges and energy bars containing fiber, protein, vitamin, minerals and other nutritious content.The meal replacement market is at the early stage
20、 of competition and there is big room for future development, like in the United States and Japan. Euromonitor International, a market research company, said sales revenue of meal replacement products in China hit 57.17 billion yuan in 2017 and is expected to reach 120 billion yuan by 2022. More fas
21、t-moving consumer goods giants are partaking in the market action. PepsiCos oat brand Quaker released a new shake product in June. A major Chinese snack brand Bestore released 27 meal replacement products in August.Jia Jianbin, secretary general at Chinese Cereals and Oils Association, told CCTV rep
22、orter that despite its possible effectiveness that many people believe, this way of weight loss may bring greater harm as it breaks the balance of nutrition and food. As a result, it can only be a temporary move, not a long-term use.“Cereal meal replacement powder, for example, is mainly composed of
23、 carbohydrates (碳水化合物), which have enough calories，but the vitamins and minerals are not enough. Instead, it is better to soak oatmeal (燕麦片) in milk, which may be more nutritious and more economical,” said Gu Zhongyi, a dietitian of the Beijing Dietetic Association. “Meal replacements can be an alte
24、rnative for busy workers, but they are no substitute for a balanced diet, and try not to eat more than one meal a day.”24The author quotes the example of Hou Lixin to _.Ashow an efficient way to lose weightBpromote the meal replacement productsCintroduce the topic of meal replacement productsDarouse
25、 readers interest in the meal replacement products25Why are meal replacement products popular among many Chinese consumers?ABecause they are highly recommended by health experts.BBecause they are helpful to control weight and bring convenience.CBecause they have a large market share in the food mark
26、et.DBecause they provide various forms and flavors for the consumers.26What does the underlined word “partaking” in Paragraph 5 mean?AParticipating. BAdvertising. CExperimenting. DCooperating.27What attitude do Jia Jianbin and Gu Zhongyi have towards the meal replacement products?ACautious. BFavorab
27、le. CDisapproving. DConfused.CSometimes when she felt bored, she would pick up one of the numerous biographies（传记）about herself and begin to note in. I never did that or simply not true she would write roughly in the margins at the sides of pages. Since journalists, biographers and more recently eve
28、n bloggers had been writing about her since the day she was born, there was plenty of material to edit. Not that her notes or corrections were ever shared with the authors. Lately, however, she even seemed to have lost her appetite for correctness. Did it matter anymore if things were not right?She
29、knew that sitting alone chewing away on downbeat thoughts would not get her anywhere and would leave those around her confused and upset, should they ever catch her out. After all she was the decisive one, always on top of her game. A printed timetable for the following day lay on the table. A full
30、day of openings and presentations, of smiling and nodding and flowers. Shaking herself out of her gray mood, she stepped over towards the computer where a sudden burst of energy gave her an idea. The screen flashed up in front of her but instead of clicking on the familiar icons which would lead her
31、 to the emails Randolph considered she needed to read, she simply went to visit Mr. Google and began her search for train timetable. A dish heaped with multi-coloured jellies and plenty of ice cream, served by a white-gloved train waiter with a perfect moustache. So many years had passed but she sti
32、ll remembered the jelly dissolving on her tongue in small but delicious mouthfuls. Each spoonful had to be lifted delicately to her mouth under the watched eye of her grandmother, who was a stickler for good manners. It was unlikely that they served jelly on the trains these days, what with all the
33、concern about childhood fatness, but even a Spartan menu could not kill the romance of a train journey. As the timetable for Line-burst line flashed in front of her, she remembered that the Mayor of Alwoy would be expecting her to make a short, predictable speech at the opening of the now bridge.28W
34、hich of the following can be inferred from the passage?AThe main character is probably a journalist writing blogs about royal members.BThe main character is always busy editing plenty of material about herself.CThe authors probably had chances to get the notes or correctness from the main character.
35、DRandolph is probably an assistant or a secretary to the main character.29Why does the main character recall the time she ate jellies and ice cream?AShe wishes that she were still a child so that she could eat jellies and ice cream.BShe is reminded of these foods because the thought of a train journ
36、ey reminds her of them.CShe wishes she still knew where the handsome train waiter wasDTodays children arent allowed to eat the same things that she ate as a child.30A Sparten menu (paragraph 4) would most likely _. Ahave mainly low fat, healthy foodsBbe suitable for a romantic dinnerCinclude a range
37、 of sweets, but no jellyDinclude foods which are easy to transport31What is most likely to happen next in this passage?AThe main character will practise her speech for greeting the Mayor of Alwoy.BThe main character will decide to take a rail journey.CRandolph will send some emails to the main chara
38、cter.DThe main character will update her blog on the internet.DI want to ask you a favor. I have a pair of pants. Tell me: How many different ways can I put a pair of pants to use? Now imagine youre an architect. Same question. Now imagine youre Bill Gates. A scuba diver. A medieval knight. You stil
39、l have the pants. What alternative uses come to mind?What you just practiced-the conscious act of wearing another self-is an exercise that, according to psychiatrist SriniPillay, MD, is essential to being creative.One great irony (讽刺) about our collective addiction to creativity is that we tend to f
40、rame it in uncreative ways. That is to say, most of us marry creativity to our concept of self: Either were “creative” or we arent, without much of a middle ground. Im just not a creative person!” a discouraged student might say in art class, while another might blame her talent at painting for her
41、difficulties in math, making a comment Im very right-brained.Dr.Pillay, an assistant professor at Harvard University, has spent years overturning these ideas. He believes that the key to unlocking your creative potential is to challenge the stereotyped (陈词滥调的) advice that urges you to “believe in yo
42、urself.” In fact, you should do the opposite: Believe you are someone else.He points to a study showing the impact of stereotype on ones behavior. The authors, psychologists Denis Dumas and Kevin Dunbar, divided their college student subjects into two groups, instructing one group to think of themse
43、lves as eccentric poets and the other to imagine they were rigid librarians. The researchers then presented them all with ordinary objects, including a fork, a carrot, and a pair of pants, and asked them to come up with as many different uses as possible for each one. The former group came up with t
44、he widest range of ideas, whereas the latter had the fewest.These results suggest that creativity is not an individual characteristic but a “product of context and perspective”. Everyone can be creative, as long as he or she feels like a creative person.Dr. Pillays work takes this a step further: He
45、 argues that simply identifying yourself as creative is less powerful than taking the brave, creative step of imagining you are somebody else. This exercise, which he calls psychological Halloweenism, refers to the conscious action of “wearing” another self. An actor may employ this technique to get
46、 into character, but anyone can use it. According to Dr. Pillay, it works because it is an act of conscious unfocus, a collection of brain regions that spring into action when youre not focused on a specific task or thought. Most people spend nearly half of their days in a state of unfocus. This doe
47、snt make us lazy; it makes us human.Imagining yourself in a new situation, or an entirely new identity, never felt so productive. Youre making yourself more creative, and youre giving yourself permission to do something youd otherwise feel guilty about.32Whats the function of the questions in paragr
48、aph 1?ATo lead in the topic.BTo make a comparison.CTo state an opinion.DTo ask a favor.33The study led by Denis Dumas and Kevin Dunbar proves_Acreativity is an individual characteristic Blibrarians are more creative than poetsCordinary objects can improve creativity Dyour creativity is determined by
49、 yourself34According to Dr. Pillay, Halloweenism works because _.Ait is an act of unconscious focus Bcertain brain areas begin to act togetherCpeople are in a state of laziness Dall actors employ this technique35If you want to be more creative, you are supposed to _.Afocus on a specific taskBbelieve
50、 in your own talentCpretend to be someone elseDturn to be right-brained第二节 （共5小题，每小题2.5分，共12.5分）阅读下面短文，从选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余选项。Unlike IQ, emotional intelligence is something we can develop with practice and time. 36 .Here are some ways to improve emotional intelligence.Pay attention to your own
51、feelingsOne of the first steps in improving your EQ is paying attention to your body language. Pause and pay attention to your body language when you experience different emotions. 37 ? A lot of people will clench their fists, tighten their breathing, and tense up their shoulders. Release the tensio
52、n consciously and take control of your breath.Also, consider writing down your feelings in a journal. 38 , but can help you understand more details about how you came to feel a certain way.EmpathizePause before reacting and put yourself into the other persons place. How would you feel in his or her
53、position? 39 ? Understanding others is a quick way to release tension. It helps diffuse(化解) many situations while also making us better negotiators.Active listening 40 . Active listening is a deliberate attempt to not only hear what someone is saying, but to understand it. This sounds simple enough,
54、 but many people will nod to give the impression of listening, but will actually just be waiting to replyor ignore the other person altogether.Those with low EQ will impulsively start talking about themselves every chance they get, no matter what the topic is. For active listening, try to build a co
55、nversation, which can promote mutual understanding.AIts not only a good releaseBIt will make a big differenceCHow should you deal with such situationsDHeres one skill that many people could improveEWhat could be a possible reason for their behaviorFIts a skill that will pay off many times in our liv
56、esGWhat do you instinctively do when you get bad news第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Im a geologist. I have been researching changes in the Antarctic ice sheets to help governments plan for floods and other 41 of a changing climate.I first met Tom on
57、 the tip of Antarctica. He is a professional mountaineer who 42 geologists with their research. We were 43 here together, hundreds of miles from anyone else, for a two-month 44 . My task was simple: to 45 rock samples from as many peaks as possible. It is physically exhausting work, and not without
58、46 , as some of the crevasse(裂缝) fields we crossed left me shaking. I relied on Tom for my 47 ; my life was in his hands.Trust quickly grew between us, and our 48 did, too. Within a week wed 49 deep topics: the meaning of life, and what follows death.When I got the date for my return journey, I star
59、ted to feel 50 , I didnt want our time there to 51 .We felt we had to make the most of the final few days to plant 52 .Saying goodbye to each other was a(n) 53 . I was heading off to start another mission，so I was 54 the man whod been through it with me. I looked down at him as my plane took off, kn
60、owing what we had just been through together was 55 in time.41.A. advantages B. consequences C. tendencies D. causes42.A. instructs B. familiarizes C. assists D. presents43.A. stuck B. deserted C. locked D. arrested44.A. holiday B. treatment C. mission D. sentence45.A. distribute B. carve C. display
61、 D. collect46.A. danger B. pleasure C. shame D. reward47.A. health B. safety C. board D. future48.A. friendship B. confidence C. experience D. hardship49.A. sorted B. shifted C. avoided D. discussed50. A. peaceful B. considerate C. emotional D. embarrassed51.A. last B. work C. matter D. end52.A. dou
62、bts B. memories C. talents D. complaints53.A. option B. struggle C. honour D. routine54.A. leaving behind B. picking up C. taking in D. appealing to55.A. filmed B. frozen C. mentioned D. forgotten第二节（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式。I was excited to take my rescue Beagle（比格犬）to the
63、river the other day, as its within walking distance of our new home. 56 (spend)her first three years in a cage, Georgie had never seen a body of water, and I wanted to get there before sunset to watch her experience it. I was growing 57 (increasing)impatient about all the stops her little Beagle nos
64、e required. She inspected the grass, dirt, and trees, and licked whatever 58 (stick)to the road. These were all new 59 (discover) for her, and she took her time studying them. When I accepted it was fruitless to hurry her along, I whipped out my cell phone and began texting. I thought that I needed
65、something to do while Georgie was slowing us down. Then, 60 some reason, I heard the cicadas（蝉），and I remembered the sound of cicadas is my favorite sound. That awakened something 61 (bury) within me that longed for the simple pleasures 62 had been replaced by technology. I made a 63 (consciousness)
66、 decision to be present, and to enjoy the journey to the river Just like Georgie. Now, I admired the flowers and the winding ivy（常青藤）on our path. I smelled the grass and the flowers, and the dirt and the air. I treasured each one equally, as if discovering them for the first time. As we neared our d
67、estination, 1 realized something even 64 （much）important: It didnt matter if we even reached the river, Why must there always be a destination? Georgie had no idea that we had a destination. She was present for the journey, and she completely enjoyed every bit of that sweet experience. There was no
68、race 65 no finish line. Now Im not sure who rescued whom.第三节（共10小题，每小题0.5分，共5分）66.Theaccident,c 29 livesandleaving15wounded,hassetoffaheateddebateamongcitizens.67.“We are committed to (撤回) our troops by the end of the year, without a single soldier in this country.” promised the United Sates Secreta
69、ry of Defence.68.Sometimes the most effective way to a a complex issue is by taking simple but appropriate measures.69.Heis (坦率的)abouthisintentiontotakeoverthecompany.70.MedicalstafffledasflamesandsmokefilledanIndianhospital，a _ theirpatientstoafire.71.Iwassentabeautifullywrappedgiftin (感谢)ofmycontr
70、ibution to this project.72.Hisstoryofwhathappenedthatnightdidntc to his wifes version. One of them must be lying.73. I dont know much about it, so I dont feel (资格) to comment.74.With r to the trouble mentioned in your last letter, I am more than delighted to put forward my suggestions.75. Lots of pe
71、ople dont b to go through a marriage ceremony these days.第四部分写作(共两节; 满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)假定你是李华, 你的笔友Charles最近对学习汉语成语(Chinese idioms)很感兴趣, 特来信交流。请你用英文给他回一封信, 内容包括:1. 学习成语的好处; 2. 学习成语的方法; 3. 盼望多交流。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 Charles, Yours, Li Hua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
72、整的故事。 I was lucky to have an interview with a famous international bank after graduation. I really appreciated this chance. So I spent a lot of time preparing very carefully. I prepared for all the possible questions ahead. As a result, I got the job. While my classmates were still struggling to get
73、 a job, I had succeeded in getting one, which made me feel very proud of myself. After one month of hard training, today was my first day at work to show the results of the training. I got up as usual, but I decided to skip doing exercise as I did not want to take the risk of arriving at the office
74、late on my first day. I went through my morning routine and spent a lot of time deciding what to wear. I definitely wanted to make a great impression right from the start. Finally, I settled on the white suit with a tie. I waved to say goodbye to my mother and set off cheerfully towards the bus stop
75、. But I saw a bus leaving the stop just as I turned around the corner. Now I would have to wait for another 15 minutes, even though time was very precious. I stood there patiently.15 minutes passed and then 30minutes, and there was no sign of the bus, Now what could I do? I had to reach the office o
76、n time. I saw a motorcycle approaching, but as I tried to stop it, the driver sped on without even a glance. It was then that a car stopped near me and a man waved to me. He said, Arent you working at the bank at Nariman Point? My office is in the same building. Can I give you a ride?” I was uncerta
77、in at first but then forced myself to get in as I was going to be late. Gradually, I realized that we were not on the familiar route to my office. I asked the man to stop the car, but he did not listen to me and told me to shut up. 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。 Paragraph 1: I had no othe
78、r option but to keep my mouth shut. _Paragraph 2:He told me that he was my boss. _英语答案第一部分：听力1-5 ABCAC 6-10 BCABC 15 BBBCB 16-20 CAACC第二部分：阅读理解21-23 BDA 24-27 CBAC 28-31 DBAB 32-35 ADBC 七选五36-40 FGAED第三部分：完型填空 41-45 BCACD 46-50 ABADC 51-55 DBBAB语法填空56Having spent 57increasingly 58was stuck 59discove
79、ries60for 61buried 62that/which 63conscious 64more 65and单词拼写：66. claiming 67. withdrawing 68. address 69. explicit 70. abandoning 71. acknowledgement 72. correspond 73. qualified 74. reference 75.bother 第四部分：Dear Charles, Knowing you are keen on Chinese idioms, Im writing to share with you something
80、 about them. Learning Chinese idioms can help you develop a high level of competence in your communication skills. To have a better understanding of Chinese idioms, you should know how they originated, which can help you grasp them more precisely. Besides, practice makes perfect. Its better for you
81、to use them in the daily conversations and literary creation.I hope we can exchange ideas with each other as often as possible. Yours, Li HuaParagraph 1.I had no other option but to keep my mouth shut. I was scared. I didnt know what to do. I forgot all I had learned from the training about measures
82、 to deal with an emergency. But to my surprise, the man finally stopped the car in front of the bank building, after taking another shorter route. I didnt expect that I would be able to reach the bank safely and punctually. I asked the man who he was.Paragraph 2.He told me that he was my boss. All t
83、hat had happened was just a test. Unfortunately, I didnt pass it. He said that if I was intelligent enough to be selected and employed by an international bank, I should not have taken such a risk and trusted a stranger offering a ride. Although I had prepared for everything, I still lost the precious chance to work. From this experience, I realized that the thing that matters most is whether you can apply what you have learned to your job. Moreover, not only is success in the interview, but also in the details of life.11
