1、浙江省台州市书生中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题（满分：150分 考试时间：120 分钟） 2021.02第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节 (共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a museum. B. In a library.
2、C. In a hotel.2.When will the woman hand in the book review? A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.3.How will the weather probably be tomorrow? A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Snowy.4.What does the man think of Professor Lees course? A. Ifs interesting. B. Ifs difficult. C. Its easy.5. What are the sp
3、eakers talking about? A. An athlete. B. A program. C. A sporting event.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. How many lectures does the woman have on Monday? A. One. B. Two.
4、C. Three.7.What will the woman probably do next? A. Have a discussion. B. Do some reading. C. Make a drawing. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Whafs the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Couple. B. Friends. C. Colleagues.9.Where is the mans sister probably? A. In Paris. B. In Berlin. C. In Bremen.听第8段材
5、料，回答第10至12题。10.What are the speakers talking about? A.The mans family. B.The mails weekend. C.The mans mobile phone.11.What is the mans father doing in the photo? A. Hiking. B. Swimming. C. Fishing.12.What does the woman suggest? A.The man should go camping more. B.Family activities are very importa
6、nt. C.Life could be fun without social media.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Where does the run start? A.From the cafe. B.From the sports center. C.From the city library.14.How long is the run? A. Five kilometers. B. Three kilometers. C. Two kilometers.15. How does the woman advise the man to enter the race? A.
7、 By phone.B. In person. C.By the Internet16.What will Sarah probably help do? A. Take pictures. B. Report the race. C. Guide the runners听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.How much should a 15-year-old girl pay per week? A. 105. B. 95. C. 85.18.What should children bring? A. Their clothes. B. Their lunches. C. Th
8、eir books 19.What are children asked to do on Friday? A. Wear special clothes. B. Play with family. C.Give a show20.What can children do today? A.Ask for a booking form. B.Attend the sximmer course. C.Visit the Silver Star Theater School第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10个小题；每小题2. 5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、
9、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。A If youve ever taken a class in drawing, painting or pottery and in spite of your best effort, couldnt make the final result look anything like the model shown, you may have thought, I dont have a creative bone in my body. According to some scientists, who for the past 2
10、0 years have put the elusive subject of creativity through the rigors of research, you are underrating yourself. Da Vinci you may never be, but when it comes to creativity, we are all somewhat blessed. Its learning to foster this unique tool of extraordinary productivity, and then applying it in eve
11、rything you do, that counts to tell you from figures like Da Vinci. Even if we dont have the good fortune to discover a new chemical element or write a great story, the love of the creative process for its own sake is available to all, says Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in Creativity: Flow and Psychology
12、of Discovery and Invention. Most people believe the realm of creativity has been awarded to those perceived to have special talent. We look upon these creative geniuses, as we often call them, with awe and a bit of envy. Their abilities, most people assume, are bestowed by good genes, or, as if in G
13、reek mythology, from some kind of divine inspiration. There is no argument that the world is never short of highly talented and creative people. They are masters of their trades and stand heads-and-shoulders above commoners, making new pathways for others to follow, and providing greater context and
14、 understanding of our world. It could be said that without creativity humanity would not evolve so rapidly. But like a publicly recognized creative baseball player who hones his skill through years of continuous training, foregoing other pursuits for the sole passion, people who show the slightest r
15、eluctance for arduous labor are bound to witness their boasted ability disappear. After closely studying 91 creative and influential people, including novelists, playwrights, composers, musicians and scientists, Csikszentmihalyi concludes that no one would ignore the sweat they shed and their almost
16、 insane willingness to follow their creative endeavor to the very end, wherever that may be. These are the very things we all can master, so long as wed like to.21. Its widely believed that creativity comes from _ . A. good training people receive from artistic classes B. the tool we learn from mast
17、ers like Da Vinci C. the inborn genes or relevant gifts D. certain Greek historical textbooks22. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage？ A. Common people rather than creative ones lead in various professions. B. Peoples admiration of geniuses makes humanity develop quickl
18、y. C. The field of baseball requires more gifts than hard work. D. The essence of creativity lies in devotion and effort.23.The underlined word foregoing is closest in meaning to _ . A. giving up B. combining C. referring to D. extending24. What is the passage mainly about？ A. How ordinary people an
19、d scientists view things differently. B. Peoples misunderstanding of creativity and its true nature. C. The reasons for the development of various trades and humanity. D. Ordinary peoples unwillingness to follow the examples of creative ones. B If you live in certain parts of the world, you will see
20、 something magical happen each fall. It is the changing of the color of the leaves on many different trees. Each year deciduous（落叶的）trees go through a process in which their green leaves become bright yellow, gold, orange and red before turning brown and falling onto the ground. Photosynthesis（光合作用）
21、is the process for trees to make their food. Taking energy from the sun, water from the ground, and carbon dioxide from the air, they make sugar to eat so they can grow into strong, healthy trees. The leaves of a tree are where photosynthesis happens because the chlorophyll （叶绿素）in the leaves is wha
22、t makes photosynthesis possible. Chlorophyll also has another job-it is what makes leaves green. When the seasons change in places where deciduous trees grow and the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it is harder for the chlorophyll in the leaves to make the food needed to stay green. So
23、 instead of making more food, the leaves start using food they have stored away for this time of year. As the leaves use the food that has been stored away, cells form at the bottom of each leaf. These cells act like a door between the leaf and the rest of the tree-a door that closes very slowly and
24、 doesnt shut until all the leafs food is gone. While this is happening, the colors in the leaves of the trees are able to show through. In fact, the red, yellow, gold and orange colors are hiding in the leaves all summer long. The colors just cant be seen in the summer because of all the chlorophyll
25、 in the leaves. You might be wondering how the rest of the tree keeps growing when the weather turns cold and the leaves die and fall. Doesnt the rest of the tree need the food made by the trees leaves？ Not really. The tree trunk and branches get food from the roots of the tree. The roots supply wat
26、er, vitamins and minerals they get from the ground. Trees need sunshine and warm weather to grow, but they also need time to rest like bears that sleep during the winter.25. Why do leaves change colors？ A. They save some energy to stay alive. B. The chlorophyll stores some food away. C. They have to
27、 get used to the cold weather. D. They cant get enough energy from the sun.26. In which situation do leaves fall off deciduous trees？ A. When there is no sunlight any longer. B. When the food stored away in the leaves is use up. C. When the chlorophyll in the leaves stops working. D. When cells star
28、t to form at the bottom of each leaf.27. What is the purpose of the text？ A. To study how trees survive in winter. B. To tell about the importance of photosynthesis. C. To explain why leaves change colors. D. To show the changes of trees in the whole year.C The seven teenagers hurried towards the ai
29、rport gate. Italys national under-16 swimming championship was taking place in Genoa and the boys were going to compete there. 14-year-old Marco Sulis looked around for his teammates. Their coach sat near them. While preparing for take-off, the flight attendant began her routine safety briefing. Mos
30、t of the passengers idled away the time engaging in chatting and eating. Although air crashes are alien to Marco, he, who perceived how vital the process was, would later remember all her words. During the flight, as earlier instructed, he located the nearest emergency exit and made a mental note of
31、 the red handle behind a protective plastic shield. To open the door, one had to remove the plastic and pull the handle. Flanked by mountains to the north, the airport is often battered by strong winds. Flight 1553 was a short one. The sky that day was crystalline blue and visibility was perfect. At
32、 two minutes to touchdown, the plane rocked, which was later found to be out of mechanical faults. Soon, it touched down precariously on two wheels. The captain attempted to reduce the airplanes speed by braking hard but it was no use. Slipping sideways, the plane rushed out into the sea at high spe
33、ed. Tons of water poured into the cabin. Passengers were shouting and rushing towards the emergency exit door. Marco watched people struggle with the door fruitlessly. Let me do it! Marco yelled, leaping out of his seat. Marco smashed the clear plastic with the palm of his hand. He grabbed the handl
34、e and pulled, using all the strength in his body. The emergency exit door finally swung open. However, the emergency door pinned Marcos leg down. Passengers passed Marco as they rushed out of the plane. Already soaking in water, Marco knew there was no time to waste. He pushed against the door as ha
35、rd as he could and managed to free his leg. Marco exited from the plane finally and saw his coach and teammates bobbing in the waves. He began swimming towards the concrete pier（码头）.The others followed. When they reached the pier, they were safe at last. Even though four people were killed in the ac
36、cident, many more survived because of Marco. Marco just simply said, All I did was to watch safety briefing.28. Why did Marco remember the safety briefing？ A. Because he used to meet with an air accident. B. Because he is excellent at remembering things. C. Because he was not used to eating and chat
37、ting on board. D. Because he realized the importance of flight safety measures.29. Which of the following statements is TRUE？ A. Marco was the passenger sitting nearest to the emergency exit. B. The weather condition was good for flying on the day of the accident. C. The plane went wrong above in sk
38、y because of the battering of wind. D. The pilot braked and finally managed to slow down the plane.30. Why didnt Marco leave the plane as soon as the exit door was opened？ A. Because he was trying to keep the exit door open for other passengers. B. Because he was looking for the coach and teammates
39、in the plane. C. Because one part of his body was stuck tight. D. Because he was afraid of the seawater outside the plane.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 What to cook when you have guests？I always feel like Im walking on eggshells（小心翼翼） when I have to prepare a dinner
40、party for new friends or people I dont know well. 31. _ Others cant stand a particular vegetable. And even puddings have their critics（批评者）.Attitudes towards food can be formed during childhood and have an impact on the rest of their lives. Take President George Bush senior for example. He had been
41、forced by his mother to eat broccoli（西兰花）since he was a kid. So, upon taking office he banned the vegetable aboard Air Force One. 32. _ Dr Emma Uprichard from the University of Warwick published a study on food hates. 33. _ They dont like milk puddings-semolina and rice pudding-often associated with
42、 school dinners of the 50s and 60s. But its not only bad memories that make us turn our noses up at certain foods. 34._ Scientists researching genetic differences say there are various groups of tasters. The one they call super tasters are more likely to have a strong dislike for bitter foods such a
43、s broccoli and Brussels sprouts（抱子甘蓝）. I always keep my fingers crossed that none of my dinner party guests are in this group. 35._ The British dont eat horse meat. Brazilians like a black bean stew（炖菜）with pork which, in the experience of a Brazilian cooking for friends here in London, isnt popular
44、 with Kurdish people. So you understand a cooks dilemma when he has guests unfamiliar to him. A. There are biological reasons too. B. Food is to man what water is to fish. C. And food is about cultural diversity too. D. Everyone prefers healthy food to fast food. E. Some eaters are particular and do
45、nt like cheese. F. It revealed common patterns in foods the British reject. G. This left a bitter taste in the mouths of farmers producing it.第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 We cant predict the future, but all we know for sur
46、e is that life will never be the same. I had always been 36 about traveling, and in our 8 years together, we made full use of our 37 budget and time, traveling as often as we could near or far, even checking Hawaii off the bucket list. 38 once my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. I didnt go
47、 back to 39 at all for over a year. For 6 months, my life became about being the caretaker, personal doctor and wife I could possibly be. I lived and 40 for him because thats what he deserved and needed, and I wanted to spend every second I had 41 with him. Sadly, he was gone. I was 42 . At that tim
48、e, a family member 43 their apartment in Hawaii to me if I wanted to take some 44 for myself. I knew this was what I needed to do. Arriving in Hawaii by myself was quite possibly the 45 feeling ever, second only to leaving the hospital the day he 46 . But I rented a car, I walked the beach, I hiked
49、to waterfalls,and I spent time with old friends who lived there. 47 , I learned I was my own good friend and I could 48 myself. Being alone with my thoughts and 49 was the hardest thing I could 50 ，but I think at the time,it seemed 51 than going back to my old routine with a huge vacancy in my life.
50、 And pretty soon, I was on the go 52 . After numerous trips,I felt it was time to return to work. I started to live life to the 53 , experiencing things I would never have imagined. Now I dont want to wait to 54 my dreams and check things off my bucket list. I hope you dont 55 .36. A. crazy B. conce
51、med C. anxious D. worried37. A. limited B. equal C. enough D. proper38. A. Anyway B. Besides C. However D. Therefore39. A. hospital B. school C. exercise D. work40. A. cried B. smiled C. shouted D. breathed41. A. enjoyed B. left C. taken D. wasted42. A. in amazement B. in shock C. ata loss D. at ris
52、k43. A. received B. offered C. sold D. sent44. A. money B. advice C. energy D. time45. A. happiest B. loneliest C. most awkwardD. most embarrassing46. A. died B. recovered C. passed D. retumed47. A. Actually B. Obviously C. Gradually D. Generally48. A. depend on B. check on C. reflect on D. focus on
53、49. A. comments B. admiration C. surprise D. memories50. A. forget B. hope C. face D. identify51. A. harder B. easier C. worse D. safer52. A. continuously B. anxiously C. safely D. powerfully53. A. least B. fullest C. busiest D. simplest54. A. leave B. establish C. follow D. survive55. A. too B. yet
54、 C. neither D. either第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）用括号内所给单词的适当形式或恰当的单词填空。 Music Festival in Montreal Every Sunday afternoon in the Plateau section（高原地区）of Montreal, thousands of people of all ages, nationalities, and economic backgrounds gather at the Jacques Cartier Monument in Mont Royal Park to p
55、lay instruments, sing and dance. This weekly joyful event is called the Tam-tam - a name 56 (refer) to an African drum-and has become an institution among Montreals bohemians（放荡不羁的文化人）. The Plateau is one of Canadas most racially varied districts where French and English are both spoken,unlike the r
56、est of French-speaking Montreal. Many artists, musicians, and writers inhabit this area due to the cheap rent of apartments and studios. In the sixties, it became known 57 the bohemian area of Montreal, and the stores began selling clothing, music and books 58 satisfied the tastes. Mont Royal Park i
57、s 59 many of these artists and musicians would meet in the sixties to have lunch or just spend an afternoon together. Musicians brought instruments, and eventually impromptu （即兴的） performance of jazz got started, 60 (attract) poets who recited their works to the music being performed. Word got out a
58、bout these gatherings, and it appealed to even more people until it was decided that these gatherings would happen every Sunday afternoon. Not only 61 people have a great time at these gatherings, but it was also an excellent opportunity for musicians 62 (schedule) further meetings in order to coope
59、rate on musical projects. Tam-tam 63 (become) a sort of Montreal institution already, which is drawing thousands of people every week and representing freedom and creativity, owing to 64 impromptu nature. The event begins around noon and ends at sunset. Everyone is invited to attend a Tam-tam with a
60、n instrument, 65 the hosts think the crowd participation can make Tam-tam a special occasion.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，你的笔友John 听说你校将在下周举办学生发明展，他来信询问相关活动安排，请根据以下提示给他回复一封邮件。 1. 活动时间和地点； 2. 学生发明成果展示，如智能机器人等； 3. 本次活动的意义并希望他有机会来参加活动。注意：1. 词数 100 词左右；2. 可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯； 参考词汇： Students
61、Invention Exhibition67.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。 September is most beautiful in Strathroy, where people wholeheartedly enjoy the simple pleasures of life and nature. Roland was no exception. He was a magnificent German Shepherd（德国牧羊犬）， a little lazy and overweight though. He lo
62、ved to doze in the backyard. He yawned and stretched his body as he heard the slowly approaching footsteps of Mrs.Proudfoot.Come have your lunch dear! said Mrs. Proudfoot with her usual fondness for him and he wagged his tail affectionately in return.Roland was licking the last piece of meat in his
63、plate when the doorbell burst into music. Mrs. Proudfoot hurried to answer the door. Roland stood alert by her side. Good noon Mrs. Proudfoot. It was Sam, her teenage neighbor. My! My! You look pale! What happened? asked Mrs. Proudfoot with genuine worry. She immediately waved him in and closed the
64、door behind. Mrs.Proudfoot was a lonely widow, but was well loved in her neighborhood especially by kids, though she had no kids to call her own. Once encouraged, Sam disclosed his dilemma. My friend Barry lost a rare book of school library. It costs 150 dollars, but he has only 55 dollars and his p
65、oor parents cant afford to pay the rest. Barry is working part time but thats far from enough. With a dramatic sigh he continued, If he didnt refund the loss before the end of term, he will be dismissed from final exams. That will ruin his future! I have to help him, whatever it takes. He is my best
66、 friend. Dont worry, Sammy. You want me to pay but Mrs.Proudfoot was interrupted. No, No, Mrs. Proudfoot. This is not what I came here for. Ill work for you. Would you favor me to walk your dog please? For 2 dollars a day. He looked up with begging eyes. Mrs.Proudfoot clapped her hands in agreement,
67、 That cant be better! Ive been worried about Roland lately. He does need some exercise! Its nice of you to make such an offer. Sam thanked her over and over, I will start tomorrow morning.注意：1. 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。Paragraph 1: Sam
68、 arrived very early the next morning.Paragraph2:A month later,Mrs.Proudfoot was delighted to find Roland fit and energetic.高二下学期 英语起始考答案听力：ABBCA BACBB CCAAC ACBCA阅读理解：CDAB DBA DBC 阅读七选五：EGFAC完形填空：AACDD BCBDB ACCAD BABCD语法填空： referring as that / which where attractingdid / could to schedule has becom
69、e its/ the for/ because / as / since应用文：Dear John, How is everything going? Im delighted to know that you are interested in the StudentsInventionExhibition, which is scheduled for next week at the Student Center. And Id like to give you a detailed account of it. The StudentsInvention Exhibition is a
70、 joyful occasionwherestudents can bring their favorite inventions such as AI robots to show.It is known to all thatrecent years have witnessed great achievements in science and technology in our country. Therefore, it will certainly influence our students and make us devote our energy to science too
71、. I am firmly convinced that the exhibition will not only expose us to scientific knowledge but also inspire our innovation spirit as well. I am looking forward to your joining us then.读后续写：Paragraph 1： Sam arrived very early the next morning. He rang the doorbell and politely waited for Mrs. Proudf
72、oot to answer. At first, the dog was scared and unwilling to go out with Sam.However, the boy didnt give up, he tried to play with Roland and made him feel at ease. To his relief, minutes later they became familiar with each other. Then they dashed out of the house happily. From then on, Roland woul
73、d wag his tail every time he saw hisbest friend.Paragraph 2： A month later, Mrs. Proudfoot was delighted to find Roland fit and energetic. Obviously, Sam had committed to walking the dog and his efforts had paid off- Rolandwas healthy and active.Sam was glad that not only could he wholeheartedlysupport his friend when he was in trouble but also helped Mrs. Proudfoot rid her of her loneliness.