1、十堰市20202021学年下学期期末调研考试高二英语本试题卷共12页，全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。祝考试顺利注意事项：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，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
2、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. Why does the man like his new room?A. It is near his friends flats. B. It is close to the school. C. It is large enough.2. How much will the man pay f
3、or two student tickets?A. $10. B. $20. C. $30.3. What do we learn about Jack?A. He worked very well. B. He spoke to the boss. C. He gave orders like a boss.4. Why did the man failed to answer the phone?A. He lost it. B. His phone ran out of power. C. He didnt hear it.5. What will the weather probabl
4、y be like tomorrow?A. Snowy. B. Warm. C. Rainy.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，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. What are the speakers talking about in general?A. Their team members. B. The mans children. C. A famou
5、s athlete.7. What team is Patricia on?A. The basketball team. B. The swim team. C. The volleyball team.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Father and daughter. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.9. What will the speakers do tomorrow?A. Tidy up the garage. B. Cl
6、ean up the backyard. C. Go to the supermarket.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. When did the conversation happen?A. In the evening. B. In the morning. C. At noon.11. Why did the woman call the man?A. To ask for someone. B. To apply for a post. C. To reserve a table for dinner.12. Where does the woman want to sit
7、?A. By the window. B. In the front. C. Near the back.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why does the woman travel alone?A. She wants some time for herself. B. She is on business. C. Her family dont like traveling.14. What does the woman think of the hotels service?A. It is common. B. It is great. C. It is bad.15.
8、 What is the mans favorite part of the hotel?A. The service. B. The facilities. C. The breakfast.16. What does the woman say about the hotel?A. The prices are reasonable.B. It doesnt seem like a nice hotel.C. The service hasnt anything special.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the man talking about?A. H
9、is wifes hobbies. B. His after-work activities. C. His success as an expert climber.18. What is the man going to do next year?A. To enter for the London Marathon.B. To climb the Alps with his wife.C. To complete a course of climbing.19. How long does the man run every day?A. About 42 kilometers. B.
10、About 3 miles. C. About 1，000 meters.20. Where did the man do easy climb a few years ago?A. In London. B. In America. C. In the Alps.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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ATop Four Places to Visit in and around BaliUbudUbud is pretty away from th
11、e beaches. It is considered the cultural center of Bali, where you will discover the art and spirit of Bali and learn about Balinese religion through paintings, dance, and other art forms. You could drink a beer while watching a local band perform, but most people come here for the cultural apprecia
12、tion.Nusa LembonganThis tiny island off the coast of Bali is where many people miss their journey plans, but it is a must-see. It is the perfect place to stay for a couple of nights. The roads are not good, but the island itself is so beautiful and quiet.SanurSanur is an especially relaxing beach to
13、wn. Its close to the airport and to Kuta. Its also the starting place to explore Nusa Lembongan.KutaThe beach of Kuta is great for surfing. It is crowded and you wont get far without someone trying to get you to rent a surfboard or buy something. The main town is a mixture of market stands and shopp
14、ing malls containing the biggest brands, from Zara to Ralph Lauren. The familiarity of the western style shops and restaurants wont give anyone too much of a culture shock.21. Which place are you probably advised to experience Balinese culture?A. Nusa Lembongan. B. Sanur. C. Ubud. D. Kuta.22. What i
15、s special about Kuta?A. It is a beach town near the airport.B. It has a convenient transportation means on it.C. It is a shopping center and famous for surfing.D. It is a place where you can learn Balinese history.23. Where is the text probably taken from?A. An official document. B. A travel magazin
16、e. C. A science report. D. A history book.BI opened the big steel door to the schools front office. My hands were a bit sweaty, my heart was pounding in my chest, and my throat and tongue felt tense and dry. It was the first day of school. No, not for me as a student, but rather, for me as a first-t
17、ime reading tutor(助教)volunteering with the Experience Corps program.Im so proud to be part of such a worthwhile educational organization. The Experience Corps developed a research-based, statistically proven reading improvement program which consists of fun reading games. In the games, Id play with
18、each child and they didnt even realize that they were actually learning and improving their reading-we were having too much fun!Ms. R, (as they called me), I read my book to my dog, Sunny, and she really liked it, too. Great! Thats the idea-keep on reading to others at home to increase accuracy and
19、fluency. Ms. R, my mom has a baby in her belly. Im going to be a big sister and will read to him when he comes out. That one made me feel all warm and sweet, and I told the student that she would be the best big sister ever. Ms. R, why do you have gray hair? I love the frankness of kids. I just laug
20、hed and told them it was better to have gray hair than no hair! We all giggled(傻笑)at that.The students were tested throughout the year, and results showed that they were making progress in their reading. I hope I played at least a small part in their academic success. When I first volunteered to tut
21、or, I was a bit anxious. I had no teaching experience, but I found out that you dont need any. All you need is the willingness to give of yourself and a desire to work one-on-one with these children who so desperately want to please you.24. How did the author feel when first working as a reading tut
22、or?A. Curious. B. Nervous. C. Satisfied. D. Pleased.25. Whats the main task of the author in the school?A. Developing the reading improvement program.B. Teaching students knowledge of all the subjects.C. Playing a variety of outdoor games with the students.D. Offering reading guidance under the prog
23、ram.26. Whats the purpose of paragraph 3?A. To describe the pleasure of being a reading tutor.B. To state how the Experience Corps program works.C. To show how close the students are to the volunteer tutor.D. To explain the difficulties and hardship of teaching.27. In the authors view, what is the k
24、ey to a good reading tutor?A. Experience. B. Devotion. C. Knowledge. D. Diligence.CDespite the successful creation of young by cloning various species, researchers still have limited understanding of the technique. Although the overall efficiency and safety of cloning in animals has significantly in
25、creased over the past fifteen years, it is not yet a safe process. For example, the rate of dead-births and developmental abnormalities remains high. Another source of concern is the risk of premature ageing because of shortened telomeres(端粒酶). Telomeres get shorter as an animal gets older. When the
26、 telomeres of a cell get so short that they disappear, the cell dies. The concern is that cloned animals may get the shortened telomeres, with possibly premature aging and a shortened lifespan as a result.For many, the fact that cloning is unsafe provides a good reason not to pursue it. It has been
27、argued that it would simply be wrong to put such significant health risks on humans. The strongest version of this argument states that it would be wrong now to produce a child by cloning because it would be a case of illegal birth. Against this, it has been argued that even if cloning is unsafe, it
28、 may still be permissible if there are no safer means to bring that very same child into existence.With the actual rate of advancement in cloning, one cannot deny a future in which the safety and efficiency of cloning will be equal or superior to that of test-tube baby. A remaining question is, then
29、, whether those who condemn(谴责)cloning because of its experimental nature should continue to condemn it morally and legally. Some authors have reasoned that if, in the future, cloning becomes safer than sexual reproduction, we should even make it our reproductive method of choice.28. Whats the main
30、idea of paragraph 1?A. All species were able to be cloned technically.B. The efficiency and safety of cloning is increasing.C. Various risks still exist in the process of cloning.D. Theres still a lot to learn about cloning technology.29. What can we know about telomeres?A. They differ from species
31、to species. B. The longer they are, the older the cell.C. They tend to get thinner, when aging. D. They dont exist in a dead cell.30. Why did the opponents condemn human cloning?A. It would break the existing laws in nature.B. It would bring great health risks on humans.C. It has a large gap to be f
32、illed up technically.D. It is against of the will of the majority of people.31. Which word best describes the authors attitude to human cloning?A. Positive. B. Skeptical. C. Ambiguous. D. Uncertain.DThe remains of a gold mask were found at an archaeological site in Chinas Sichuan province in March 2
33、021. Weighing about 280 grams and estimated to be made from 84%gold, the mask was one of over 500 items unearthed from six newly discovered sacrificial pits(坑), according to the countrys National Cultural Heritage Administration.The finds were made at Sanxingdui, a 4. 6-square-mile area outside the
34、provincial capital of Chengdu. Some experts say the items may shine further light on the ancient Shu state, a kingdom that ruled in the western Sichuan basin until it was conquered in 316 BC.In addition to the gold mask, archaeologists uncovered golds and artifacts(手工艺品) made from ivory and bone. Th
35、e six pits, of which the largest has a footprint of 19 square meters, also yielded an as-yet-unopened wooden box.More than 50, 000 ancient artifacts have been found at Sanxingdui since the 1920s, when a local farmer accidentally came upon a number of relics at the site. A major breakthrough occurred
36、 in 1986.with the discovery of two pits containing over 1, 000 items.A third pit was then found in late 2019, which led to the discovery of a further five last year. Experts believe the pits were used for sacrificial purposes, explaining why many of the items contained were burned as they were dropp
37、ed in and buried.Sanxingdui is believed to have sat at the heart of the Shu state, which historians know relatively little about due to a shortage of written records. The site has revolutionized experts understanding of how civilization developed in ancient China. In particular, evidence of a unique
38、 Shu culture suggests that the kingdom developed independently of neighboring societies in the Yellow River Valley. which was traditionally considered to be the cradle(摇篮)of Chinese civilization.32. Why are the remains of a gold mask mentioned in paragraph 1?A. To lead in the topic of the text. B. T
39、o stress the importance of gold.C. To show the symbolic meaning of gold. D. To praise the skills of ancient Shu state.33. How many pits have been unearthed since 1986?A. 3. B. 8. C. 9. D. 14.34. Which can replace the underlined word revolutionized in paragraph 6?A. promoted B. strengthened C. weaken
40、ed D. updated35. Which can be the best title for the text?A. A Complete Gold Mask Unearthed in Sichuan B. The History of Chinas Ancient Shu StateC. Another Great discovery in Sanxingdui D. Mystery of Sanxingdui Solved in 2021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。Six Solar
41、 Terms in SummerLixiaLixia is the first solar term in summer, signifying the beginning of the hot summer. 36 People usually consider Lixia as an important solar term. When it comes, the temperature rises obviously, and summer heat arrives, there is a remarkable increase in thunder storms, and crops
42、enter their peak season for growth.Xiaoman and MangzhongDuring Xiaoman, summer harvest crops such as wheat already bear fruits, and their seeds are full though they are not ripe yet. Thus, the solar term is named Xiaoman. The solar term Xiaoman is in late May. Summer begins to reach all parts of the
43、 country. Rainfall begins to increase further. Mangzhong means wheat with awn(芒)should be harvested soon, and rice seeds with awn can be sown. 37 XiazhiOn the day of Xiazhi, the daytime in the Northern Hemisphere(半球)reaches its maximum length. 38 At Xiazhi, though there is direct sunlight, it is not
44、 the hottest time in a year.Xiaoshu and Dashu 39 Xiaoshu is minor heat, which means its not very hot. The weather is getting increasingly hot, but not the hottest moment yet. The crops in the entire country begin to grow rapidly, and this situation requires more intensive field management. Dashu is
45、extreme heat. Compared to Xiaoshu, its much hotter. 40 And it also marks the period with the fastest growth for crops which enjoy heat.A. The character shu means heat.B. It predicts the busy farming activities of farmers.C. The temperatures rise and summer drought begins.D. The more northern a place
46、 is, the longer its daytime is.E. People need to prepare for heat prevention and cooling.F. It means the end of spring, and the beginning of summer.G. It marks the hottest period with the highest temperatures in a year.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
47、的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I dreamed about my daughter, Jennifer, who is 38 now, a wife and a mother of three. They lived about an hour and a half away from me, but it seemed as though we were worlds away. I 41 to hear my daughters voice. I rang her up. She answered on the second ring.Hey, I said, trying to
48、sound 42 . I had a dream about you last night.You did? Then Jennifer 43 me. I dreamed about you too. It was a 44 dream. I wont even tell you anyway. But she couldnt 45 her tongue. We were walking to a wedding ceremony through a vegetable garden. A farmer 46 that I had stepped on one of his tomatoes.
49、 He asked me to pay 43 cents for it. 47 , I didnt have any with me and asked you for it, but you 48 . I woke up in tears.Jennifer 49 a laugh. Wasnt that very silly, Mother?No, not at all. I said 50 . There were so many things I should have done for you.Well, you could have gotten up from your 51 som
50、etimes, she said. You were always writing.Silence, the 52 seemed over. I came to 53 that our relationship probably broke down over a lot of little things.I found a small bag, dropping 43 cents into it. I 54 the bag to Jennifer with a note in an envelope.The next day, the phone rang, Mama, I got the
51、43 cents! she said 55 .41. A. decided B. pretended C. disagreed D. expected42. A. confident B. cheerful C. unforgettable D. hopeful43. A. surprised B. disappointed C. encouraged D. satisfied44. A. meaningful B. wonderful C. terrible D. reasonable45. A. learn from B. hold back C. stick out D. care fo
52、r46. A. agreed B. described C. complained D. warned47. A. However B. Otherwise C. Moreover D. Therefore48. A. regretted B. forgot C. admitted D. refused49. A. predicted B. deserved C. considered D. attempted50. A. cautiously B. fortunately C. apologetically D. angrily51. A. radio B. typewriter C. re
53、corder D. camera52. A. conversation B. discussion C. competition D. interview53. A. defend B. remember C. predict D. realize54. A. returned B. brought C. posted D. supplied55. A. nervously B. excitedly C. worriedly D. patiently第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。As the world
54、56 (large) cotton consumer and the second largest producer of cotton, China has a long history of cotton cultivation. It is worth 57 (mention) that Xinjiang cotton is highly regarded because of its high yield and high quality. 58 (locate) in the inland of Eurasia(欧亚大陆), Xinjiang has a typical mild c
55、ontinental climate. Drought, little rain, sufficient heat, big temperature 59 (different)between day and night and long day make a good growth environment for cotton.Though Xinjiang has little rainfall, it has a large number of snow-capped mountains, from which meltwater gives cotton abundant water
56、resource. Meanwhile, 60 contrast to the instable rainfall in the monsoon(季风)regions, mountain snowmelt has the characteristics of stable water transportation, 61 is very suitable for the growth of cotton.Xinjiang is lightly populated and has a vast planting area. It has 62 area of 1.66 million squar
57、e kilometers and a population of about 23 million. The cotton planting area 63 (cover) 25.019. 3 square kilometers in 2020, according to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Xinjiang.The combination of advantaged 64 (nature)conditions and mechanical technology makes Xinjiang cotton hav
58、e good quality. Endless white cotton has also become one of the 65 (symbol) of great beauty in Xinjiang.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，你的新西兰朋友David暑假将带弟弟来你市游玩，发邮件请你推荐游玩的地方。请你回复邮件，内容包括：1.推荐的地方；2.推荐的理由。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 David,Yours,Li Hual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
59、之构成一篇完整的短文。It took place in a teachers family. One day, Ben was playing basketball in the living room after school, when he accidentally threw the ball at a vase sitting on the shelf. The vase dropped to the floor and a large piece broke off. What made Ben more upset was that the vase was not a comm
60、on decoration but an antique, which was handed down through generations from the 18th century. It was also his mothers favourite possession. To cover his terrible action, the terrified boy glued the pieces together hastily and put the vase back to its place.As the mother herself dusted the vase ever
61、y day, she naturally noticed the cracks(裂纹)that evening. To her surprise, the repair work was actually very good. At dinner time, she asked her boy if he broke the vase. Fearing punishment, the suddenly inspired boy said that a neighbours cat jumped in from the window and he couldnt drive it away no
62、 matter how hard he tried. It raced around the living room and finally knocked the vase off its shelf. His mother was quite clear that her son was lying, for all the windows were closed before she left for work each morning and opened after she returned.However, in the face of her sons nervous eyes
63、and the suspicious looks of the other family members, Bens mother remained calm. She realized she shouldnt just simply blame and punish her son for lying. She came up with another idea.Before going to bed, the boy found a note from his mother in his room, asking him to go to the study at once. The b
64、oy thought he would now be punished but, as he had already lied, he was determined to deny everything to the end, no matter how angry his mum became.In the study, calmly bathed in the light, his mothers face showed no sign of anger. On seeing her son push open the door and cautiously enter, she took a chocolate box out of a drawer and gave him one.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。The mother said, This chocolate is a reward for your imagination: a window-opening cat!Now with some chocolates in hand the boys bad attitude disappeared.