1、20202021学年度上学期2020级第四次双周练英语试卷考试时间:2020年12月10日第一部分: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. When does the conversation take place? A. At about 7:16. B. At about 7:26. C. At about 7:41.2. What does the woman
2、mean?A. She doesnt like the red dress. B. The red dress doesnt fit her.C. The red dress has been sold out.3. How old is the womans husband? A. 31. B.34. C.35.4. Why will they have a few days off?A. Its the mans birthday. B. Its too hot. C. The teacher is absent.5. What can we learn from the mans res
3、ponse? A. The article wasnt published. B. The published article didnt cover the whole thing. C. The article was about accidents.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。每段对话和独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的ABC三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在相应位置。听完每段对话和独白前,你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题: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6至8 题。6. What does the man
4、 not get used to? A. Using English in class. B. the teachers speed and accent. C. Answering the teachers questions.7. What does the teacher want her students to do? A. Not to make mistakes. B. Speak as slowly as possible. C. Keep using English in class.8. Whats the probable relationship between the
5、two speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and students. C. Mother and son.听第7段材料,回答9至11题9. How does the man go to work every day? A. By train. B. On foot. C. By car.10. What do they mainly talk about? A. The mans job. B. The train fares. C. The rail service.11. What is the woman? A. A journalist. B. A
6、 train waitress. C. A conductor.听第8段材料,回答第12至14题。12. What are the boys hobbies besides playing computer games?A. Playing basketball and bridge. B. Playing badminton and football. C. Playing badminton and bridge.13. How often does the boy play computer games? A. Very often. B. Once in a while. C. Nev
7、er.14. What does the woman think of playing computer games? A. Exciting. B. Its a waste of time. C. Interesting.听第9段材料,回答15至17题。15. What job is the woman interviewed for? A. A cashier. B. A manager. C. A newspaper reporter.16. How many years of work experience does the woman have? A. Three years. B.
8、 Four years. C. Five years.17. When will the man make his decision? A. At once. B. In three months. C. By the end of this month.听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。18. What was the mans true feeling at the fortune tellers words?A. He was depressed and worried. B. He did not care about it. C. He was very excited.19. W
9、hat did the man do in the third month?A. He walked in and out. B. He closed himself in the house.C. He refused to see the fortune teller.20. How did the man die in the end?A. He was run over by a bus. B. He was killed by his son. C. His head knocked on the railing.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.
10、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。AOne of the most exciting and interesting international cities to visit is London, England. Here is a look at four free things to do during a vacation to London.Visit the Trafalgar SquareBuilt more than 200 years ago, Trafalgar Square is a po
11、pular gathering place for locals and travelers, too. The area is close to good shopping and dining opportunities, and there are usually some sorts of public events or celebrations going on there during most weekends. Wander Along the ThamesVisitors wanting to see some great architecture, attractions
12、 and views should spend an afternoon walking along the River Thames. The best place to start is at the world-famous London Bridge crossing over the river and you can walk all the way to Westminster Bridge a short distance away. Travelers doing this will find themselves passing by a great many histor
13、ic buildings.Explore the Local MarketsWhile purchasing items at any of the open markets in London is not necessarily free, walking through them to view the merchants, their products and the other shoppers is of great fun. Some of the popular open markets in London worth visiting include Spitafields
14、Market, Portobello Road Market and Leadenhall Market.Visit the British MuseumOne of the top museums in the entire United Kingdom can be found in London, and it charges no admission for entry. This museum is so highly regarded that it is not only popular with locals and tourists, it is also seen as a
15、 major and valuable scholarly resource.21. What can we know about the Trafalgar Square?A. It borders the Thames.B. From here visitors can easily do some shopping. C. There are many factories around it.D. It has a history of over three centuries.22. What will attract visitors attention while theyre w
16、alking along the Thames?A. Famous buildings. B. Local products.C. Great restaurants. D. Some old trees.23. We learn from the text that .A. London Bridge is far from Westminster BridgeB. Portobello Road Market is located in ManchesterC. visitors should pay some money to enter the British MuseumD. the
17、 British Museum is a major and valuable scholarly resource B Since so much written language we see today comes from a glowing screen, language has begun to change through our interaction with technology. Social media and the Internet have had a rapid and great effect on the English language, and not
18、 necessarily for the better. More and more people have found themselves writing in pieces of words and using unclear acronyms(单词首字母) both in written and spoken language.How many times have you typed “LOL” in response to a humorous message? Referred to someone as your “BFF”? Exclaimed, “OMG!” during
19、a particularly shocking event? Social media has affected the words we use in our everyday life. Abbreviations and acronyms commonly known as “text talk” have made their way into both spoken and written language. These are becoming increasingly popular as people struggle for brief expressions to meet
20、 word limits on social media like Weibo and Twitter. In addition, the speed of the Internet means language is changing faster than ever. You no longer have to be published through physical and traditional means to bring word trends to public attention.Many people believe the overuse of these new ter
21、ms is a passing trend, and nobody will be using them in just a couple of decades. With the change of language, older terms will surely disappear and fall out of style, and newer and more Internet language will take their place.But the Oxford English Dictionary thinks the contrary. In 2011, a lot of
22、Internet terms including, “LOL,” “BPB,” “OMD,” and “BFF” were added to the dictionary, making these acronyms official parts of the English language. According to the dictionary writers, these terms arent going anywhere anytime soon.The words you use in everyday life are a reflection of yourself; thi
23、s is especially true on the Internet with the lack of interaction in real life. With the Internet and social media rapidly getting popular, soon your words may be all you have left. Make them good ones.24. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Social Media and the English Language B. The Use of
24、 New Internet LanguageC. The Internet and Social MediaD. The Change of the Internet and English25. What is one reason for peoples use of acronyms?A. The decrease of physical and traditional booksB. Peoples need for quick response to different messagesC. The lack of peoples interaction with technolog
25、iesD. Peoples need to meet word limits on social media26. The “new terms” are considered to be part of a passing trend because_ .A. they are not published in a traditional wayB. they are not used as formal languageC. theyll be replaced by even newer ones D. they are not supported by dictionary write
26、rs27. The writer of the passage thinks that Internet languages _.A. have positive influenceB. should be properly used C. are getting more popularD. are useless for interactionCThere was a time when a trip to the supermarket in the United States often ended with a seemingly simple question from the c
27、ashier: “Paper or plastic?” Well, which type of bag would you choose?While all types of bags have some influence on the environment, it has long been supposed that paper bags are kinder. They are made from a renewable source, break down easily, burn without giving off thick smoke and can be recycled
28、. However, the producing process behind paper bags uses more energy than that of plastic ones. How can this be true?Studies show that paper bag production requires four times as much energy as plastic bag production. And the amount of water used to make them is twenty times higher. Besides, the infl
29、uence on forests is very serious. It takes about fourteen million trees to produce ten billion paper bags, which happens to be the number of bags used in the United States yearly. In terms of recycling, the idea that paper bags are more environment-friendly than plastic ones can be quickly discarded
30、. Research shows it requires about 98% less energy to recycle plastic than it does paper.Even though paper bags might be more harmful than plastic ones, plastic still seems to be considered by governments as the more harmful of the two. In Ireland, for example, a tax has been introduced to discourag
31、e the use of plastic bags. People have to pay 22 cents for every plastic bag, and as a result, their use has dropped quickly.Theres no doubt that it makes more sense to reuse these bags. However, we dont seem to be doing that at present. That may be because they fall apart quickly. If so, cloth bags
32、 are a better choice, but still, their production also has a bad influence on the environment. So what to do? How should we answer the question of “Paper or plastic?” It seems that we first need to ask ourselves one more general question: “What can I do to help the environment?”28. The questions in
33、Paragraph 1 are used to_.A. introduce points for discussion B. tell readers how to save moneyC. express the authors doubts D. show the kindness of the cashier29. Compared with plastic bags, paper bags_.A. take more time to break down B. require less energy to recycleC. need more water to produce D.
34、have less influence on forests30. The underlined word “discarded” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_”.A. shared B. put forward C. discussed D. abandoned 31. Which question does the author probably hope the cashier will ask?A. Paper or cloth? B. A new bag or your own one ?C. A small bag or big one? D.
35、Paper or plastic?DITS always exciting to think about the future and what kind of technology might exist in years to come. But what if that future is closer than you think?The name Magic Leap is starting to spread across the Internet, and for a good reason. The Magic Leap technology company in the US
36、 has been working on something new and exciting, keeping it so secret that even the people working on the project have been hidden from the media. But recently they have started to release more information, and it seems like the future of computing is about to change dramatically.Magic Leaps preview
37、 shows the possibility of a classroom where you can interact with a miniature 3-D man and watch animals floating in front of your eyes. You could come face to face with fierce creatures like tigers and sharks, and more might be possible very soon.The company hopes to create new technology that mixes
38、 reality and virtual reality computing. This means that the way we interact with computers could change completely, and so could the gaming industry.Imagine a game in which you can not only look after a dragon on a screen, but also see it walking around your home, feed it and play with it. This is a
39、 world where movies will make you jump as things come, flying at you. Rio Caraeff, the companys chief content officer, said that instead of staring at a phone screen, “the world becomes your screen”.All of this could be the next step for Magic Leap, and their newly-released video suggests so. The vi
40、deo shows a small elephant floating in the hands of its user, a virtual reality pet that the user can interact with. Exciting to think about, no?It seems that the excitement has inspired other companies who are lining up to join in on this new project. The technology, called Cinematic Reality, is at
41、tracting the attention of large companies like Google, who are already investing large sums of money in the project hoping to see it become a reality.32Which of the following is TRUE about the Magic Leap technology company?A. The company is working on new technology that could improve the future of
42、computing.B. The company has just discovered a way to mix reality and virtual reality computing.C. The company keeps updating the media on its progress.D. The companys newly released video is about the interaction between a dragon pet and its user.33. What could a classroom in the future look like,
43、according to Magic Leap?A. A miniature 3D man could take the place of teachers.B. The gaming industry could be invited to help students improve their studies.C. Students could be encouraged to raise a virtual reality pet on campus.D. Students could interact with virtual reality animals.34. How could
44、 Magic Leaps technology change the world according to the article?A. It could discourage people from playing a lot of computer games.B. It could help people improve their ability to interact with others.C. It could turn the whole world into an interactive screen for its users.D. It could make it har
45、d for people to distinguish between virtual reality and reality.35. What is Googles attitude toward the technology named “Cinematic Reality”?A. Worried. B. Negative. C. Optimistic. D. Unconcerned. 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。Everything is online these days, and
46、its so easy to search online for whatever you want. The Internet is a valuable tool, but its easy to find yourself disturbed by it. For example, youre working on an essay, and you need to do some search online. _36_ Before you know it, youve spent an hour reading more information than youll be able
47、to use. Maybe you notice an attractive title or something else that draws you away from your work. _37_Addiction to social media is closely related to our general addiction to the Internet. Everyone is always on their phones. _38_ As a result, when I get to work, I dont have enough attention and ene
48、rgy to put toward the task. If this sounds like you, then your productivity has suffered because of the way you use the Internet._39_ So we should learn to live with it. The only way to stop the Internet from occupying all your time and concentration is to disconnect. When you disconnect, youll get
49、your attention back and work productively. Thus, when working on a challenging task, keep your phone out of reach. Meanwhile, go into your work with the intention of having greater focus and energy so that youll be discouraged from using the Internet. _40_ This pressure will help you get the job don
50、e on time.A. As a result, time disappears but you still dont finish your work.B. It will draw your attention to more important matters.C. I have surely caught myself checking my phone every ten minutes.D. Besides, you can force yourself to complete your task in the fixed time.E. On the whole, the In
51、ternet can be a help or a block.F. Your search terms bring back 20 pages of results.G. The Internet has changed the way our world functions. 第三部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节完形填空(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四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。A woman professor was giving a lesson to her students on _41_ mana
52、gement. As she raised a glass of water, everyone in the class _42_ they would be asked the “half-empty or half-full” question._43_, that was not the case. With a smile on her face, she asked the students, “How much do you think this glass of water weighs?”Answers called out _44_ from eight to twenty
53、 ounces (盎司).She quieted the students down and then replied, “The absolute weight doesnt _45_. But it counts how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my _46_. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb. In each case, the weight of
54、 the glass of water doesnt change, but the _47_ I hold it, the heavier it becomes. Why?”Lost in _48_, all the students kept silent and listened to the professor carefully.“Our stresses and _49_ in life are like that glass of water. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will feel
55、exhausted, even unable to _50_.”_51_ you have to do is put all your burdens down, as early in the evening as possible. Dont carry them through the evening into the night; by doing this, we can get _52_ next morning and are _53_ to move forward.More often than not, life gets terrible when we think to
56、o much. And the moment you _54_ your burdens, youll find yourself feeling so much more relaxed.So rather than being upset and feeling _55_ for yourself, start doing something about it. After all, life is too short to abandon yourself to anything that is not making you happy.41. A. class B. stress C.
57、 time D. emotion42. A. wondered B. argued C. agreed D. expected 43. A. Anyhow B. Meanwhile C. However D. Therefore44. A. replied B. ranged C. read D. exchanged45. A. matter B. change C. exist D. increase46. A. head B. leg C. arm D. stomach47. A. better B. deeper C. further D. longer 48. A. fantasy B
58、. dreams C. thought D. discussion59. A. doubts B. worries C. surprises D. assignments50. A. carry on B. work out C. pick up D. break off51. A. Something B. Nothing C. All D. Anything52. A. depressed B. entertained C. refreshed D. amazed53. A. ambitious B. anxious C. passive D. able 54. A. catch up w
59、ith B. 1et go of C. look down on D. put up with55. A. sorry B. guilty C. disappointed D. greedy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。I was once asked to deliver a speech titled “A Real Test in My Life” before the whole class! You can imagine how 56 (terrible) shy I was with so many
60、 eyes fixed upon me. I had no choice but to make 57 (prepare) for it, though. First of all, I was to write the speech, _58_ was just a piece of cake for me. But the hardest part 59 (lie) in my oral presentation from my memory for to read from the paper was not allowed. The real moment began when I s
61、tood in the classroom with my legs 60 (shake) and my mind blank. But my listeners were waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me. Gradually I found myself back, 61 (deliver) my speech with difficulty. After 62 seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience satisfied I made it ! From then
62、on, my fear of talking before an audience disappeared. Actually with my 63 (confident) building up, I now turn out to be a great speaker. Looking back, I know the greatest difficulty on our way 64 success is our fear. Overcome it and we 65 (achieve) our goals.第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)假如你是李华
63、,前几天由于感冒发烧,未能按时完成英语老师陈老师布置的作业,请你给陈老师写一封道歉信说明情况。内容包括:1. 表达歉意;2. 说明原因;3. 保证补交作业。注意:1. 词数80左右;信的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。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,使之构成一个完整的故事。The event that stands out in Toms memory happened one morning when Tom was only ten years old. He was at home with his elder si
64、ster Jane. Tom was doing his homework when he heard raised voices. At first he thought nothing of it since customers in the motorcycle shop directly below their flat often became loud, but he soon realized this time it was different.“Quick! Quick! Remove the motorcycles from the shop.” someone yelle
65、d.Then a thick burning smell filled the air. When Tom opened the front door of their flat to investigate, a thick cloud of smoke greeted him. The motorcycle shop had caught fire and people were running and crying.Jane, who had been playing the violin in her room, hurried to the living room. They rus
66、hed out of the door and along the corridor(走廊)through the smoke.They were heading towards the stairway at the far end of the corridor when Jane stopped in her track. She turned around and headed back the way they came. Tom had no idea what she was doing, but he followed suit.Jane had suddenly rememb
67、ered the lady in her 70s who lived next door to them, who they called Makcik, Malay for auntie. Jane began banging on Makciks door, but got no answer. As the smoke thickened around them, Tom could see many of their neighborssome still in their pajamas(睡衣)running for safety. The thought of fear cross
68、ed his mind. “She would have run for safety like everyone else!” Tom cried. However, Jane refused to give up. “I know Makciks still inside.” She said she was familiar with Makciks daily routine and was certain she would still be sleeping. She pounded(重击) the door. “Go downstairs. Go now! Go!” 注意:1.
69、所续写短文的词数应为150左右; 2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语; 3. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好; 4. 续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph1:Tomnoticedtheflamewasreachingup. Paragraph 2:Luckily, some neighbors passing by stopped and offered help. 高一年级第四次双周练英语答案听力1-5 ACCBB 6-10 BCAAC 11-15 ACABA 16-20 CCABC阅读理解21-23 BAD 24-27 ADCB 28-31
70、 ACDB 32-35 ADCC 36-40 FACED完形填空41-45 BDCBA 46-50 CDCBA 51-55 CCDBA短文填空56. terribly 57. preparations 58. which 59. lay 60. shaking 61. delivering 67. what 68. confidence 69. to 75. will achieve 作文第一节 应用文写作Dear Ms. Chen,I am writing to apologize that I didnt managed to complete the homework you assig
71、ned the other day, due to a sudden cold of falling upon me. I was in hospital with a continuous fever, which prevented me from engaging in any academic activity. Id appreciate it if you could grant me another two days for the task. I promise Ill finish in time.Once again, I would express my sincere
72、apology for the delay. Hoping you can understand my situation and give me another chance.Yours sincerely,Li Hua第二节 读后续写 Tom noticed the flame was reaching up. Frozen with fear, he stood rooted to the spot. He comprehended the gravity of the situation and held Janes hand tightly. By then, both of the
73、m were coughing and their eyes were stinging(刺痛的). Time seemed to stand still, though they were probably there for only two or three minutes. Tom begged Jane to run for safety as quickly as possible. Jane tried to shield(遮挡) her nose from the choking smoke and shook her head. She kept pounding again
74、st the door .Tom burst out crying. Luckily, some neighbors passing by stopped and offered help. A sense of strength immediately replaced the mounting fear and anxiety in Janes mind. She told them Ms. Makcik must be still in the room. They forced the door open with all their might. Sure enough, Makcik was lying in bed, unconscious. She was carried downstairs and then rushed to the hospital, where she finally came to herself. People in the neighborhood felt relieved and Jane and Toms joy was immense(巨大的).