1、20202021学年湖北省元月高二上学期期末质量检测英语试卷（满分150分 时间120分钟）注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，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段对话。每段对话后有一个
2、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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19. 15. B.9.18. C.9.15.答案是C。1. Who wants to see a movie tomorrow?A. Bob. B. George. C. The woman.2. When will the man arrive at the station?A. 8:30 am. B. 10:20 am. C. 10：30 am.3. What does the
3、man do?A. He is a driver. B. He is a waiter C. He is a conductor.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Singapore. B. Traveling. C. National Day.5. Where did the man learn the skill of making cakes?A. In New York. B. In London. C. In Paris.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
4、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 will the man do on Saturday?A. Celebrate his birthday. B. Pick up friends. C. Drink with friends.7. What time will the man have dinner?A. At 6 pm. B. At 7 pm. C. At 8 pm.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. Tha
5、t does the woman think of English?A. Useful. B. Difficult. C. Interesting.9. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Customer and waiter. C. Teacher and student.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What will the man drop off today?A. A business suit. B. A sweater. C. Shirts.11. When s
6、hould the man come?A. On Monday. B. On Thursday C. On Tuesday.12. Where are the two speakers?A. At a clothing store. B. At the grocery stire.C. At the dry cleaners听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the woman want to do this weekend?A. Go fishing. B. Do cleaning. C. Go hiking.14. How will the man go fish
7、ing tomorrow morning?A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By train.15. Whose opinion should the man consider?A His own. B. His wifes. C. His mothers16. What color is the mans house?A. Yellow. B. Blue. C. Red.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why did Nine Chen go to Taipei?A. To find jobs. B. To go sightseeing. C. To follo
8、w dreams.18. What happened after Nine put his videos on the Internet?A. He became popular. B. He drew little attention.C. He called Rock Records.19. What is Werewolves?A. A song. B. A company. C. An album.20. What is Nine Chen like?A. Humorous. B. Strong-willed. C. Easy-going.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共
9、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。AFun Back-to-School Supplies to Help Your Kids Through This Atypical(非典型的)School YearThis year, your hack-to-school shopping list may have a few changes. Heres what you might want to do to help start the school year out right and safely.Headphone
10、sMake virtual classes easier to hear with a nice set of headphones. For older kids, Beats headphones are worth spending so much money. To buy:$159;amazon,com.For younger kids, consider gaming-friendly headphones like the BlueFire gaming headset,which can take them through rounds of Fortnite or Anima
11、l Crossing with their friends after class, too. To buy:$26;amazon,com. For truly young children, you might also consider wireless headphones like the LilGadgets. Buy:$50;amazon,com.LunchboxesWhen they do go back to school, it might be safer to use lunchboxes that are easy to clean daily. Planet Box
12、has stainless steel kits so you can throw it into the dishwasher daily to keep clean. To buy: From $30; planetbox. com.LLBeans Yumbox Bento Boxes also easily clean up in the dishwasher. To buy:$28;llbean. com.LapdesksIf your kids dont like sitting at a standard desk, a nice lapdesk can turn any comf
13、ortable spot into a workspace. PBTeen lets kids represent their favorite Hogwarts House from Harry Potter and stash (存放)all their essentials in the tray. To buy: $99; pbteen. com.1. Who are suitable to use Beats headphones?A. Older kids.B. Younger kids.C. Teachers.D. Young parents.2. Whats the advan
14、tage of Planet Box?A. It is convenient to carry.B. It is easy to clean.C. It is made of iron.D. It is much cheaper.3. How much should you pay if you buy a lapdesk?A. $30.B. $28.C. $50.D. $99.BLynn Colwell is a mixed-media artist in Redmond, Washington. In grade school, a teacher told her that she ha
15、d no artistic talent and Lynn believed her. However, in 2015 when she retired, she hoped to have a new interest and began to take a year-long online painting class.“It blew me away,” she says. She started painting striking portraits of womens faces, combined with short messages of hope almost every
16、day. In five years, shes completed about 1,000 paintings.Lynn gives her paintings away. She started with friends, but that only went so far. Then she read about a movement called Art Abandonment, which encourages artists to leave their art in public places for anyone to pick up. That gave her the id
17、ea of putting her work into the hands of strangers through Facebook.Nearly every day, Lynn posts a painting on her Facebook page. The first person who responds saying theyre interested in it has 24 hours to make a donation of $25 or more to their favorite nonprofit or an individual in need. Then the
18、 painting is theirs. Lynn doesnt ask for proof(证明).She trusts(相信)that the people who want her paintings share her ideas.Five years later, shes still amazed at the results. Her paintings have raised more than $57,000 for nonprofits such as animal rescue centers, homeless shelters as well as for peopl
19、e who have lost their jobs. Sometimes Lynn hears that a painting helped someone at the moment they needed it most. “That gives me chills,” she says.To be a part of Lynn Colwells art-for-a-cause effort, send her a friend request at Then keep an eye out for a painting that speaks to you. Lynn personal
20、ly approves each request, so she asks for your patience. Also, she spends most of her time in her art studio一theres painting to be done. “I wake up every day and cant wait to get started,” she says.4. Why did Lynn take an online painting class?A. Her teacher once praised her.B. She desired to change
21、 her life.C. She needed another hobby.D. This kind of class charged little.5. Whats the purpose of Art Abandonment?A. To encourage artists to donate.B. To make the public love paintings.C. To tell strangers to be kind to others.D. To improve the atmosphere of public places.6. How can a stranger get
22、one of Lynns paintings?A. By getting familiar with Lynn.B. By working voluntarily in a nonprofit.C. By contacting Lynn on her Facebook page.D. By donating at least $25 to someone in need7. Which of the following words can best describe Lynn?A. Simple-minded.B. Kind-hearted.C. Far-sighted.D. Strong-w
23、illed.CIn Ghana, hundreds of schoolchildren are excited to go back to school, on their bamboo bikes. But these hikes arent just a green way of getting to classes; they are making a world of difference to students who may have not reached their schools.Ghana Bamboo Bikes, based in Kumasi in southern
24、Ghana, makes and sells bikes with frames (框架)made from local bamboo. The result is an eco-friendly mix that helps both children and adults avoid a long walk.Ghana Bamboo Bikes was founded in 2009 by Dapaah and classmate Winnifred Selby after completion of her degree. “When I was in college, I decide
25、d to see how best I can do something to give back, especially using our local raw materials,” Dapaah said. Each year, the company donates hundreds of bikes free of charge to kids who face difficulty when going to school.The project was inspired by Dapaahs childhood experiences. Raised by her grandfa
26、ther in a rural village with limited transportation choices, she grew up traveling long distances on foot to get to her school.The company has also created an important source of employment in Kumasi.Ghana Bamboo Bikes trains and employs men and women as professional craftsmen(手艺人)who harvest the ba
27、mbooshave and sand down the raw materials,assemble(组装)the bikes,and paint them.This incredible action has grown well over the last decade, with bamboo bikes being purchased by buyers in Europe and the US.And since ten trees are planted with every purchase, the bamboo forests in Ghana are thriving(旺盛
28、的)as well!8. What is the characteristic of the products of Ghana Bamboo Bikes?A. Theyre free of charge.B. Theyre very fashionable.C. Theyre environment-friendly.D. Theyre intended for adults.9. What is Winnifred Selby?A. A professor.B. A high school student.C. Dapaahs manager.D. A founder of a compa
29、ny.10. What do we know about Dapaahs childhood?A. She led a tough life.B. She was lacking in love.C. She was almost starved.D. She formed the habit of running.11. What is implied in the last paragraph?A. Teens in the US love bamboo bikes.B. Volunteers are badly in need of in Ghana.C. Sales of bamboo
30、 bikes are as important as bamboo forests.D. The coverage of hamboo bikes is widening beyond Ghana.DA ship thats been frozen into the Arctic ice for the last year has finally returned home. After nearly 13 months, the researchers have gathered more detailed information on the Arctic than ever before
31、. Much of the news is troubling.The German ship RV Polarstern is normally designed to break a passage through ice. But last September, the ship set sail from Norway with the goal of getting frozen into the Arctic ice cap for a year. The mission was part of a $155 million project known as MOSAiC, who
32、se goal is to learn more about the ice that forms near the North Pole and how its affected by climate change.By last October the ship had been frozen into the Arctic ice north of Siberia. Over the next year, more than 300 scientists from 20 different countries spent time on the boat, doing long-term
33、 research on the ice, over the ice, and under the ice. The boat held about 100 scientists and other workers at a time. The plan was for members of the team to be exchanged regularly.The project leaders knew there would be many challenges related to the extreme cold, the ice, and even polar bears. Bu
34、t the team hadnt planned on the coronavirus, which, for a time, made it impossible to swap out team members. That was one time the isolation helped, though, since the people on the Polarstern didnt have to worry about catching the virus.At the end of July, the team collected all of their gear from t
35、he ice, just before the ice was frozen. In September, the boat left the ice cap, finally returning to Germany on Monday. However, the news that the researchers bring back isnt good.12. Whats the aim to build RV Polarstern?A. To break up ice.B. To transport passengers.C. To study MOSAiC.D. To do rese
36、arch in Arctic.13. Why were the figures mentioned in Paragraph 3?A. More scientists took partB. Scientists got on well with each other.C. The research turned out to be complex.D. International cooperation has been adopted.14. What does the underlined word “isolation” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Challenge
37、.B. Separation.C. Relaxation.D. Determination.15. Whats the best title for the text?A. Polarstern Drew Attention Once AgainB. Polarstern Returns After a Year in the ArcticC. Polarstern Ends One-year Research CompletelyD. Polarstern Gathers More Detailed Information第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文
38、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。Top tips for home-learningThe following are some general tips to help you learn at home._16_ Think about how youre going to spend each day. Get up at the same time each day( not too late!) and get dressed as if you were going to go to school. Make a timetable to plan a
39、ctivities for the clayput 20-30 minutes of English learning into your timetable and see ideas below for activities.Exercise and have a healthy diet. Try to take some exercise each day. There are lots of exercise guides being shared online. So find one you enjoy and follow the videos that are offered
40、. Try to eat meals at regular times._17_Keep in touch with school friends._18_.However, you dont have to be connected every minute of the day! Work out what you think is a good amount of time to be connected to friends.Think of others and help when you can._19_, hut its also going to be difficult fo
41、r the other people in your home. Your parents/carers will be adjusting to changes in their own lives too and will have additional concerns about their jobs etc.Learn something new._20_This is the perfect opportunity to learn skills that take time. There are many video guides to help you. So improve
42、your typing skills, learn how to cookwhatever you want, hut try to make the most of this extra time.A. Plan your dayB. You can benefit from itC. This is a difficult time for youD. Set yourself a challenge to learn something newE. Continuous learning helps keep pace with timesF. Keeping in touch with
43、 your school friends is importantG. Ensure you eat fresh fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。The first stop on my bicycle ride today was the post office. I had four packages to_21_ . Cathy helped me unloa
44、d them. She helps me out almost every time.I was carrying two peanut butter cookies made last night. I asked if she_22_peanut butter cookies and she said,“of course! I_23_them to her and she gladly accepted. Then I_24_,wait.I have some heart pins in my bag. I took one out and gave it to her. She was
45、 so_25_and couldnt stop smiling.There was a_26_next to me, who _27_accepted my offer of a heart pin, too. As I left I could hear them, as they continued to talk about how wonderful that_28_was.About 16 miles into my trip I was getting really_29_. Of course, I didnt bring any water and it was pretty
46、hot out. I stopped and knocked on the doors of several homes, but no one_30_Finally, at the fifth house a young man came to the_31_I asked, “Do you mind if I get some water from your garden tap?” “_32_,”he said. So I turned on his_33_,wet down my face and brought a drink of water.That brought me bac
47、k to_34_when we were children, constantly drinking from the garden tap. Whyd we stop doing that? As I left his home, I placed a_35_on his car where he would be sure to see it.21. A. hand outB. come outC. make outD. mail out22. A. chainedB. soldC. likedD. possessed23. A. reportedB. offeredC. admitted
48、D. described24. A. thoughtB. doubtedC. askedD. left25. A. movedB. excitedC. shockedD. disappointed26. A. passengerB. ownerC. customerD. partner27. A. gentlyB. carelesslyC. roughlyD. gladly28. A. argumentB. partyC. experienceD. instruction29. A. thirstyB. tiredC. nervousD. angry30. A. passedB. livedC
49、. answeredD. searched31. A. lectureB. doorC. conclusionD. countryside32. A. Stand byB. Come onC. Keep upD. Go ahead33. A. tapB. topicC. sightD. drawer34. A. earthB. dreamC. childhoodD. life35. A. packageB. long letterC. cookieD. heart pin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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The ch
50、anging colour of autumn leaves is a spectacular event in forests worldwide. The colours form a _36_(colour) canvas(画布)that ends summer. In the USA, the leaves_37_(affect) by drought up to now. This has dulled(使变暗)the colours of the leaves. Over 80 percent of Americas northwest is experiencing extrem
51、e conditions that are not good to perfect leaves. The traditional autumnal beauty_38_(spot) of Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and New Hampshire are experiencing severe drought, and duller colours.A forest and ecology professor explained_39_this year has been so bad. He said there were several fa
52、ctors,_40_(include) mild drought, warm days and cool nights. He said the colours came to weeks_41_(early)than normal, “and will_42_ (probable) go by fast and furiously (猛烈地)”.Largely, this is because the drought creates physiological stress for the trees. He warned: “The stress is not_43_good thing
53、and may be a harbinger(预告者)of things to come with climate change. In terms_44_fall leaves, drought can cause the leaves_45_(die) and fall off earlier.”第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）46. 假如你是李华，近段时间以来政府加大了文物保护的力度。请你以“保护文物（Cultural Relics Protection)”为题，用英语写一篇文章。内容包括：1.文物的重要性；2.保护措施；3.你的想法。注意：1.词数80左右;2.
54、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯Cultural Relics Protection_第二节（满分25分）47. 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。Rakesh lives with his wife. He used a train early morning for work and came back late at night. The two were happy with their lives although they had to struggle to make their ends meet. But suddenly, Rakesh
55、 lost his job. Staying at home throughout the day was getting tougher for Rakesh. Although Reena, his wife tried her best to deal with his mood swings and frustrations, they often ended up having an argument.To find his comfort, Rakesh continued leaving his house every morning just the way he used t
56、o do for going at work. He hoarded the same train and got down at the same station where his former workplace was. Again he used to come back at the end of the day. Reena used to make food for him, knowing that he would not appreciate a bit of it. He had forgotten to love her; he no longer understoo
57、d her sacrifices(牺牲).Rakesh was being more difficult with every passing day.One day, when Rakesh boarded the train, he saw a man in formal shirt and trousers reading a newspaper on a seat. Beside him was a pretty young lady knitting(编织)a sweater. It seemed that the two were together, but they didnt
58、speak a word. They traveled till their station came almost an hour later. Rakesh saw both of them getting down. The next day, this was repeated. This went on for about three months.One day, Rakesh boarded the train. But his eyes were constantly searching for something. He saw that man standing near
59、the door. But where was that lady who used to be there with him? Few more days went by. But the lady couldnt be seen.Rakesh couldnt hold back his curiousness. He went up and asked. The man said, “She was my wife. She died two weeks ago. She was battling cancer. The doctors had told her that she didn
60、t have much time left and she needed rest. But she determined to spend as much time with me as she could. Although I asked her to have a rest; she used to come with me till my office just to spend an extra hour with me every day.”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。Rekesh did not know what to say
61、, so he rushed towards home._Reena was surprised to see him return so early._20202021学年湖北省元月高二上学期期末质量检测英语试卷 答案（满分150分 时间120分钟）注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，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
62、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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19. 15. B.9.18. C.9.15.答案是C。1. Who wants to see a movie tomorrow?A. Bob. B. George. C. The woman.2. When will the
63、man arrive at the station?A. 8:30 am. B. 10:20 am. C. 10：30 am.3. What does the man do?A. He is a driver. B. He is a waiter C. He is a conductor.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Singapore. B. Traveling. C. National Day.5. Where did the man learn the skill of making cakes?A. In New York. B.
64、In London. C. In Paris.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 will the man do on Saturday?A. Celebrate his birthday. B. Pick up friends. C. Drink with friends.7. What time w
65、ill the man have dinner?A. At 6 pm. B. At 7 pm. C. At 8 pm.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. That does the woman think of English?A. Useful. B. Difficult. C. Interesting.9. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Customer and waiter. C. Teacher and student.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What wi
66、ll the man drop off today?A. A business suit. B. A sweater. C. Shirts.11. When should the man come?A. On Monday. B. On Thursday C. On Tuesday.12. Where are the two speakers?A. At a clothing store. B. At the grocery stire.C. At the dry cleaners听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the woman want to do this
67、weekend?A. Go fishing. B. Do cleaning. C. Go hiking.14. How will the man go fishing tomorrow morning?A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By train.15. Whose opinion should the man consider?A His own. B. His wifes. C. His mothers16. What color is the mans house?A. Yellow. B. Blue. C. Red.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. W
68、hy did Nine Chen go to Taipei?A. To find jobs. B. To go sightseeing. C. To follow dreams.18. What happened after Nine put his videos on the Internet?A. He became popular. B. He drew little attention.C. He called Rock Records.19. What is Werewolves?A. A song. B. A company. C. An album.20. What is Nin
69、e Chen like?A. Humorous. B. Strong-willed. C. Easy-going.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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AFun Back-to-School Supplies to Help Your Kids Through This Atypical(非典型的)School YearThis year, your hack-to-school shopping list may have a few changes. Heres what y
70、ou might want to do to help start the school year out right and safely.HeadphonesMake virtual classes easier to hear with a nice set of headphones. For older kids, Beats headphones are worth spending so much money. To buy:$159;amazon,com.For younger kids, consider gaming-friendly headphones like the
71、 BlueFire gaming headset,which can take them through rounds of Fortnite or Animal Crossing with their friends after class, too. To buy:$26;amazon,com. For truly young children, you might also consider wireless headphones like the LilGadgets. Buy:$50;amazon,com.LunchboxesWhen they do go back to schoo
72、l, it might be safer to use lunchboxes that are easy to clean daily. Planet Box has stainless steel kits so you can throw it into the dishwasher daily to keep clean. To buy: From $30; planetbox. com.LLBeans Yumbox Bento Boxes also easily clean up in the dishwasher. To buy:$28;llbean. com.LapdesksIf
73、your kids dont like sitting at a standard desk, a nice lapdesk can turn any comfortable spot into a workspace. PBTeen lets kids represent their favorite Hogwarts House from Harry Potter and stash (存放)all their essentials in the tray. To buy: $99; pbteen. com.1. Who are suitable to use Beats headphon
74、es?A. Older kids.B. Younger kids.C. Teachers.D. Young parents.2. Whats the advantage of Planet Box?A. It is convenient to carry.B. It is easy to clean.C. It is made of iron.D. It is much cheaper.3. How much should you pay if you buy a lapdesk?A. $30.B. $28.C. $50.D. $99.【答案】1. A 2. B 3. DBLynn Colwe
75、ll is a mixed-media artist in Redmond, Washington. In grade school, a teacher told her that she had no artistic talent and Lynn believed her. However, in 2015 when she retired, she hoped to have a new interest and began to take a year-long online painting class.“It blew me away,” she says. She start
76、ed painting striking portraits of womens faces, combined with short messages of hope almost every day. In five years, shes completed about 1,000 paintings.Lynn gives her paintings away. She started with friends, but that only went so far. Then she read about a movement called Art Abandonment, which
77、encourages artists to leave their art in public places for anyone to pick up. That gave her the idea of putting her work into the hands of strangers through Facebook.Nearly every day, Lynn posts a painting on her Facebook page. The first person who responds saying theyre interested in it has 24 hour
78、s to make a donation of $25 or more to their favorite nonprofit or an individual in need. Then the painting is theirs. Lynn doesnt ask for proof(证明).She trusts(相信)that the people who want her paintings share her ideas.Five years later, shes still amazed at the results. Her paintings have raised more
79、 than $57,000 for nonprofits such as animal rescue centers, homeless shelters as well as for people who have lost their jobs. Sometimes Lynn hears that a painting helped someone at the moment they needed it most. “That gives me chills,” she says.To be a part of Lynn Colwells art-for-a-cause effort,
80、send her a friend request at Then keep an eye out for a painting that speaks to you. Lynn personally approves each request, so she asks for your patience. Also, she spends most of her time in her art studio一theres painting to be done. “I wake up every day and cant wait to get started,” she says.4. W
81、hy did Lynn take an online painting class?A. Her teacher once praised her.B. She desired to change her life.C. She needed another hobby.D. This kind of class charged little.5. Whats the purpose of Art Abandonment?A. To encourage artists to donate.B. To make the public love paintings.C. To tell stran
82、gers to be kind to others.D. To improve the atmosphere of public places.6. How can a stranger get one of Lynns paintings?A. By getting familiar with Lynn.B. By working voluntarily in a nonprofit.C. By contacting Lynn on her Facebook page.D. By donating at least $25 to someone in need7. Which of the
83、following words can best describe Lynn?A. Simple-minded.B. Kind-hearted.C. Far-sighted.D. Strong-willed.【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. BCIn Ghana, hundreds of schoolchildren are excited to go back to school, on their bamboo bikes. But these hikes arent just a green way of getting to classes; they are making
84、a world of difference to students who may have not reached their schools.Ghana Bamboo Bikes, based in Kumasi in southern Ghana, makes and sells bikes with frames (框架)made from local bamboo. The result is an eco-friendly mix that helps both children and adults avoid a long walk.Ghana Bamboo Bikes was
85、 founded in 2009 by Dapaah and classmate Winnifred Selby after completion of her degree. “When I was in college, I decided to see how best I can do something to give back, especially using our local raw materials,” Dapaah said. Each year, the company donates hundreds of bikes free of charge to kids
86、who face difficulty when going to school.The project was inspired by Dapaahs childhood experiences. Raised by her grandfather in a rural village with limited transportation choices, she grew up traveling long distances on foot to get to her school.The company has also created an important source of
87、employment in Kumasi.Ghana Bamboo Bikes trains and employs men and women as professional craftsmen(手艺人)who harvest the bambooshave and sand down the raw materials,assemble(组装)the bikes,and paint them.This incredible action has grown well over the last decade, with bamboo bikes being purchased by buy
88、ers in Europe and the US.And since ten trees are planted with every purchase, the bamboo forests in Ghana are thriving(旺盛的)as well!8. What is the characteristic of the products of Ghana Bamboo Bikes?A. Theyre free of charge.B. Theyre very fashionable.C. Theyre environment-friendly.D. Theyre intended
89、 for adults.9. What is Winnifred Selby?A. A professor.B. A high school student.C. Dapaahs manager.D. A founder of a company.10. What do we know about Dapaahs childhood?A. She led a tough life.B. She was lacking in love.C. She was almost starved.D. She formed the habit of running.11. What is implied
90、in the last paragraph?A. Teens in the US love bamboo bikes.B. Volunteers are badly in need of in Ghana.C. Sales of bamboo bikes are as important as bamboo forests.D. The coverage of hamboo bikes is widening beyond Ghana.【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. DDA ship thats been frozen into the Arctic ice for the l
91、ast year has finally returned home. After nearly 13 months, the researchers have gathered more detailed information on the Arctic than ever before. Much of the news is troubling.The German ship RV Polarstern is normally designed to break a passage through ice. But last September, the ship set sail f
92、rom Norway with the goal of getting frozen into the Arctic ice cap for a year. The mission was part of a $155 million project known as MOSAiC, whose goal is to learn more about the ice that forms near the North Pole and how its affected by climate change.By last October the ship had been frozen into
93、 the Arctic ice north of Siberia. Over the next year, more than 300 scientists from 20 different countries spent time on the boat, doing long-term research on the ice, over the ice, and under the ice. The boat held about 100 scientists and other workers at a time. The plan was for members of the tea
94、m to be exchanged regularly.The project leaders knew there would be many challenges related to the extreme cold, the ice, and even polar bears. But the team hadnt planned on the coronavirus, which, for a time, made it impossible to swap out team members. That was one time the isolation helped, thoug
95、h, since the people on the Polarstern didnt have to worry about catching the virus.At the end of July, the team collected all of their gear from the ice, just before the ice was frozen. In September, the boat left the ice cap, finally returning to Germany on Monday. However, the news that the resear
96、chers bring back isnt good.12. Whats the aim to build RV Polarstern?A. To break up ice.B. To transport passengers.C. To study MOSAiC.D. To do research in Arctic.13. Why were the figures mentioned in Paragraph 3?A. More scientists took partB. Scientists got on well with each other.C. The research tur
97、ned out to be complex.D. International cooperation has been adopted.14. What does the underlined word “isolation” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Challenge.B. Separation.C. Relaxation.D. Determination.15. Whats the best title for the text?A. Polarstern Drew Attention Once AgainB. Polarstern Returns After a Y
98、ear in the ArcticC. Polarstern Ends One-year Research CompletelyD. Polarstern Gathers More Detailed Information【答案】12. A 13. D 14. B 15. B第二节（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选项。Top tips for home-learningThe following are some general tips to help you learn at home._16_ Thi
99、nk about how youre going to spend each day. Get up at the same time each day( not too late!) and get dressed as if you were going to go to school. Make a timetable to plan activities for the clayput 20-30 minutes of English learning into your timetable and see ideas below for activities.Exercise and
100、 have a healthy diet. Try to take some exercise each day. There are lots of exercise guides being shared online. So find one you enjoy and follow the videos that are offered. Try to eat meals at regular times._17_Keep in touch with school friends._18_.However, you dont have to be connected every min
101、ute of the day! Work out what you think is a good amount of time to be connected to friends.Think of others and help when you can._19_, hut its also going to be difficult for the other people in your home. Your parents/carers will be adjusting to changes in their own lives too and will have addition
102、al concerns about their jobs etc.Learn something new._20_This is the perfect opportunity to learn skills that take time. There are many video guides to help you. So improve your typing skills, learn how to cookwhatever you want, hut try to make the most of this extra time.A. Plan your dayB. You can
103、benefit from itC. This is a difficult time for youD. Set yourself a challenge to learn something newE. Continuous learning helps keep pace with timesF. Keeping in touch with your school friends is importantG. Ensure you eat fresh fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water【答案】16. A 17. G 18. F 19
104、. C 20. D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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。The first stop on my bicycle ride today was the post office. I had four packages to_21_ . Cathy helped me unload them. She helps me out almost every time.I was carrying two peanut butter cookies made last
105、night. I asked if she_22_peanut butter cookies and she said,“of course! I_23_them to her and she gladly accepted. Then I_24_,wait.I have some heart pins in my bag. I took one out and gave it to her. She was so_25_and couldnt stop smiling.There was a_26_next to me, who _27_accepted my offer of a hear
106、t pin, too. As I left I could hear them, as they continued to talk about how wonderful that_28_was.About 16 miles into my trip I was getting really_29_. Of course, I didnt bring any water and it was pretty hot out. I stopped and knocked on the doors of several homes, but no one_30_Finally, at the fi
107、fth house a young man came to the_31_I asked, “Do you mind if I get some water from your garden tap?” “_32_,”he said. So I turned on his_33_,wet down my face and brought a drink of water.That brought me back to_34_when we were children, constantly drinking from the garden tap. Whyd we stop doing tha
108、t? As I left his home, I placed a_35_on his car where he would be sure to see it.21. A. hand outB. come outC. make outD. mail out22. A. chainedB. soldC. likedD. possessed23. A. reportedB. offeredC. admittedD. described24. A. thoughtB. doubtedC. askedD. left25. A. movedB. excitedC. shockedD. disappoi
109、nted26. A. passengerB. ownerC. customerD. partner27. A. gentlyB. carelesslyC. roughlyD. gladly28. A. argumentB. partyC. experienceD. instruction29. A. thirstyB. tiredC. nervousD. angry30. A. passedB. livedC. answeredD. searched31. A. lectureB. doorC. conclusionD. countryside32. A. Stand byB. Come on
110、C. Keep upD. Go ahead33. A. tapB. topicC. sightD. drawer34. A. earthB. dreamC. childhoodD. life35. A. packageB. long letterC. cookieD. heart pin【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The cha
111、nging colour of autumn leaves is a spectacular event in forests worldwide. The colours form a _36_(colour) canvas(画布)that ends summer. In the USA, the leaves_37_(affect) by drought up to now. This has dulled(使变暗)the colours of the leaves. Over 80 percent of Americas northwest is experiencing extreme
112、 conditions that are not good to perfect leaves. The traditional autumnal beauty_38_(spot) of Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and New Hampshire are experiencing severe drought, and duller colours.A forest and ecology professor explained_39_this year has been so bad. He said there were several fac
113、tors,_40_(include) mild drought, warm days and cool nights. He said the colours came to weeks_41_(early)than normal, “and will_42_ (probable) go by fast and furiously (猛烈地)”.Largely, this is because the drought creates physiological stress for the trees. He warned: “The stress is not_43_good thing a
114、nd may be a harbinger(预告者)of things to come with climate change. In terms_44_fall leaves, drought can cause the leaves_45_(die) and fall off earlier.”【答案】36. colourful/colorful 37. have been affected 38. spots 39. why 40. including 41. earlier 42. probably 43. a 44. of 45. to die第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一
115、节（满分15分）46. 假如你是李华，近段时间以来政府加大了文物保护的力度。请你以“保护文物（Cultural Relics Protection)”为题，用英语写一篇文章。内容包括：1.文物的重要性；2.保护措施；3.你的想法。注意：1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯Cultural Relics Protection_【答案】Cultural Relics ProtectionAs we all know, cultural relics can help us know a period of history, and contribute to cultural re
116、search. Besides, cultural relics are precious wealth left by our ancestors, which play an important role in official history. In addition, they can deepen the love for our motherland. So its very important for us to protect cultural relics. First, we should make relevant laws and increase the punish
117、ment of illegal acts. Second, we should raise awareness of the protection of cultural relics and actively fight with crimes against cultural relics. As students, we should be civilized tourists and not destroy cultural relics.第二节（满分25分）47. 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。Rakesh lives with his w
118、ife. He used a train early morning for work and came back late at night. The two were happy with their lives although they had to struggle to make their ends meet. But suddenly, Rakesh lost his job. Staying at home throughout the day was getting tougher for Rakesh. Although Reena, his wife tried her
119、 best to deal with his mood swings and frustrations, they often ended up having an argument.To find his comfort, Rakesh continued leaving his house every morning just the way he used to do for going at work. He hoarded the same train and got down at the same station where his former workplace was. A
120、gain he used to come back at the end of the day. Reena used to make food for him, knowing that he would not appreciate a bit of it. He had forgotten to love her; he no longer understood her sacrifices(牺牲).Rakesh was being more difficult with every passing day.One day, when Rakesh boarded the train,
121、he saw a man in formal shirt and trousers reading a newspaper on a seat. Beside him was a pretty young lady knitting(编织)a sweater. It seemed that the two were together, but they didnt speak a word. They traveled till their station came almost an hour later. Rakesh saw both of them getting down. The
122、next day, this was repeated. This went on for about three months.One day, Rakesh boarded the train. But his eyes were constantly searching for something. He saw that man standing near the door. But where was that lady who used to be there with him? Few more days went by. But the lady couldnt be seen
123、.Rakesh couldnt hold back his curiousness. He went up and asked. The man said, “She was my wife. She died two weeks ago. She was battling cancer. The doctors had told her that she didnt have much time left and she needed rest. But she determined to spend as much time with me as she could. Although I
124、 asked her to have a rest; she used to come with me till my office just to spend an extra hour with me every day.”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。Rekesh did not know what to say, so he rushed towards home._Reena was surprised to see him return so early._【答案】One possible version：Rakesh did not
125、 know what to say, so he rushed towards home. On his way hack, he thought of all the ignorance he had been showing towards Reena ever since he had lost his job. Reena had been carrying out her promises silently; but he was no longer the man she had married. Rakesh was ashamed to feel that even thoug
126、h he could see Reena in front of his eyes doing every bit to adjust with his temper, he never paid any attention to her. Rakesh just could not imagine how things would be had Reena been in the place of the dead young woman and he in that of the man with the sweater!Reena was surprised to see him ret
127、urn so early. She began to lay the talking so that she could serve him food. Rakesh went near her and hugged her warmly. With wet eyes, he said, “I am so sorry dear. I took your sacrifices and your understanding for granted. But it was the power of love that raised my inner voice and made me hear all the wrong doings that I had been doing. I promise to share the joys and sorrows with you and go through the difficulties together.”