1、湖南省永州市耀祥中学2020-2021学年度高二第二学期3月月考试卷英语科满分共120分 考试时间120分钟第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。ALike many, I felt pressure from my parents and teachers to go to university and study something academic. With top grades I received at the end of high school, I was alm
2、ost able to enter any course of my pick. Yet the thought of spending the next few years facing the four walls of a classroom caused a lump(肿块) in my throat. After a year majoring in photography at university, which was not just what I expected, I made the decision to take a break and go on a gap yea
3、r. In fact, I gained more knowledge in the real world in four months than I did from my entire schooling, but most importantly, I learnt so much about myself. One day, my posted photos were noticed by Topdeck Travel, and they asked if they could use some of my travel pictures for their posters. This
4、 really was the beginning of my career. I began developing my relationship with Topdeck Travel, and before long, I got my first paid travelling overseas to take photographs. Soon I reached the point where I had to make a decisioneither to play it safe, go back to university and settle down like ever
5、yone else, or to follow my heart and go my own waya path with an uncertain future. I chose the latter, and it was the scariest and best decision I have ever made. Five years after leaving school, I might not have a university degree, a well-paid job, a husband or a house with a white fence. Instead,
6、 Im sitting at my office, with a cafe by a beach at Goa, India. As I stare past my laptop screen at the sun setting beyond the waves, a salty breeze touches my face. To me, success is about pursuing my dreams and creating my own path instead of trying to follow someone elses. Somehow, I feel like my
7、 life is exactly where it is meant to be.1.What did the author think of going to university?A.She took it seriously.B.She showed little interest.C.She looked forward to it.D.She thought it was a must.2.What benefit did the author gain from her gap year?A.The knowledge about the real world.B.Her paid
8、 overseas travel experience.C.Realising what she really wanted in her life.D.Knowing what really mattered at university.3.What can we infer about the author from the passage?A.She regrets not going back to university.B.She gets less knowledge in the real world.C.She feels quite satisfied with her pr
9、esent life.D.She misses the days working for Topdeck Travel.BA new report connects eating eggs to an increased risk of heart disease. The results follow several earlier studies that found eating eggs was generally healthy. The study collects data from six other earlier studies. It shows a 6 percent
10、increased risk of heart disease when the number of eggs a person ate each day increased by half an egg.Norrina Allen, an associate professor at Northwestern University said that, in the United States, eggs are generally one of the top sources of cholesterol(胆固醇) in a persons daily food. People with
11、higher levels of cholesterol in their food are at increased risk of the development of heart disease later in life. However, Allen added that she would not say that eggs are completely unhealthy. “Im not saying that people should take them completely out of their food,” she said. “Im just suggesting
12、 that people eat them in a proper amount.”Some experts believe the new study does not prove that eggs are causing heart disease. “Cholesterols role in the development of heart disease has been discussed for more than 30 years,” said Bruemmer, an associate professor of medicine at the University of P
13、ittsburgh Medical Center. “This study does have clear shortcomings, including self-reporting at a single time point,” he added.Bruemmer said, “Eggs in moderation (适度) are probably acceptable from a nutritional standpoint.” “Moderation,” he added, “is less than one egg a day, including eggs in foods
14、such as bread”.Holly Andersen, a doctor at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, agrees that the study has “real shortcomings”. One problem Andersen has with the study is that a lot of the egg-eating people in the study also appeared to be eating much meat and processed meat. “If yo
15、ure taking a lot of processed meat, it doesnt matter how many eggs youre eating,” Andersen said.Also, Andersen said, “The study can only show there is a relation between eggs eating and heart disease. But it cannot prove eggs are the cause of the disease. It may just be that people eating a lot of e
16、ggs are also taking a lot of bacon.”4.What does Norrina Allen agree with?A.Eggs are completely unhealthy.B.Eggs should be eaten in a right amount.C.Eggs contain the most cholesterol.D.Eggs have no connection with heart disease.5.What is Bruemmers attitude towards the study?A.Interested.B.Concerned.C
17、.Doubtful.D.Hopeful.6.What can we learn from Holly Andersens words?A.Processed meat may cause heart disease.B.Eggs and meat cannot be eaten together.C.Processed meat should be avoided.D.The study is supported by evidence.7.Whats the best title of the text?A.Are eggs the top source of cholesterol?B.D
18、o eggs cause heart disease?C.Whats the proper amount of eggs eaten?D.Is the cholesterol to blame for heart disease?CJournalists are the major group of people who make their living from writing. Many young people who see themselves as future novelists choose journalism as a way of earning a living wh
19、ile developing their writing skills. Although writing for newspapers and writing for books require different qualities, the aspiration (志向) to be a great writer is not one to be discouraged in a would-be journalist.Most people want their work to be recognized by others. This helps to give it value.
20、Some people also want themselves to be recognized, so that they have status (地位) in the eyes of society. It is not a bad motive to wish to be famous, but this must never become your main reason for being a journalist. You will not be a good journalist if you care more for impressing your audience th
21、an for serving their needs.Knowing the power of the printed or spoken word or image, some people enter journalism for the power it will give them to influence people. There is a strong belief that journalists control the mass media but the best journalists recognize their role as servants of the peo
22、ple. There is a difference between the desire to influence events for your own sake, and the desire to do it for other people. You should never use journalism for selfish ends, but you can use it to improve the life of other people.Curiosity is a natural part of most peoples characters and an import
23、ant ingredient for any journalist. Lots of young men and women enter the profession with the desire to know more about the world without needing to specialize in limited fields of study. Most journalists tend to know a little bit about a lot of things, rather than a lot about one subject. Knowledge
24、has many uses. It can simply help to make you a fuller and more interesting person. It can also give you power over people, especially people who do not have that particular knowledge. Always bear in mind that power can be used in a positive way to improve peoples lives.8.What can we know from the f
25、irst paragraph?A.Journalists are most likely to become great writers.B.Writing for newspapers is similar to writing for novels.C.Most of the journalists make a living by writing books.D.Journalism can be used as a means to improve writing.9.Why do some people want themselves to be recognized?A.To ga
26、in high position.B.To get great power.C.To earn much wealth.D.To learn rich knowledge.10.What is most necessary for journalists according to Paragraph 4?A.Being specialized in a certain field.B.Having a wide range of knowledge.C.Being good at making friends with others.D.Being able to speak a foreig
27、n language well.11.What does the text mainly talk about?A.The development of journalism.B.The challenges journalists face now.C.How to become a qualified journalist.D.Why people choose a career in journalism.DA clever technologist took steamboat inventions and turned them into the first commercial s
28、teamboat service.Although Robert Fulton did not invent the steamboat, as is commonly believed, he played an important role in making steamboat travel a reality. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1765. As a young man, he set out to make his name as a portrait painter. His career took him to Europe and i
29、nto the orbit of people with the power to support him politically and financially.Fulton entered London society after he painted Benjamin Franklins portrait. While abroad, Fulton left the arts for a career in shipbuilding. He was interested in the recently-invented steam engine, and thought it could
30、 be used to power ships. Fultons vision was not original; many others had entered the field, and the unfortunate inventor John Fitch had built a working steamship already. But like Henry Ford, Fultons talent lay not in the invention but in the products application in the marketplace.Fulton didnt foc
31、us entirely on the steamboat. In 1804, he tested the first submarine successfully, which he had built for the British Royal Navy. His invention would make him a celebrity upon his return to the United States two years later. Fultons partner Robert Livingston obtained an exclusive license for steambo
32、at services on New Yorks Hudson River. It was time for Fulton to deliver.To build an efficient, reliable steamboat, Fulton used a special English steam engine. The ships bottom was flat and its stern was square. The steamboat Clermont made its debut (首次亮相) on August 17, 1807, steaming up the river f
33、rom New York to Albany, and it soon entered commercial services. The hilly terrain of New York made water transport faster than land transport, and Fultons boat formerly known as the “North River Steamboat” was a hit. Within five years, Fulton would be running services on six major rivers plus the C
34、hesapeake Bay, and bring in great profits.12.What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A.Henry Ford was as unfortunate as John Fitch.B.Henry Ford was talented in product application.C.Fulton left the arts as he couldnt support himself.D.Fulton was the first to create a working steamship.13.When did Fult
35、on become a celebrity in the United States?A.In 1804.B.In 1806.C.In 1807.D.In 1812.14.What is mentioned about Clermont?A.It operated for five years.B.It earned Fault much money.C.It had an American steam engine.D.It was not accepted by people at first.15.Whats the best title of the text?A.Robert Ful
36、ton and his SteamboatB.Robert Fulton: A Great InventorC.Steamboats Changing Water TransportD.The History of Commercial Steamboats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。Helping people is the backbone (支柱) of a healthy society. _16_ This statement is true and the following are
37、some of the major benefits of assisting other people. _17_Researchers have done lots of work to prove that helping others does have a great effect on a persons happiness. Even though we usually feel the urge to compete with other people, taking time to assist others can be very beneficial to us. The
38、 key to internal joy and happiness is simply helping those in need. Build trust. When people see that you have genuine intentions of assisting them, it is likely they are going to be very grateful._18_Helping people is also a good way to create and develop trusty relationship, particularly if you ne
39、ver expect anything to be given to you in return. Improve the community. The mentality of helping people is increasing in popularity since more people have realized that we do not need to fight for survival. A rising number of individuals now assist others without asking for anything back. This has
40、resulted in the change in attitude and people are now more giving, more willing and also much readier to offer assistance._19_Helping other people is important as it helps to connect many people together._20_The end result is an inspired community in general.A. Increase happiness.B. Improve mental h
41、ealth.C. This improves the whole community and changes the atmosphere.D. It is believed that helping others is basically helping yourself. E. As a result, they see you as a caring person and begin to trust you.F. If you often help others, you will become a more responsible person.G. Those who offer
42、help and get help come together and inspire one another.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 （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。Even though Ive lived in Walnut Creek for four years, I dont know many of my neighbours. Now, during the mask-wearing, stay-inside weeks of the pandemic(
43、大流行病), it would be great to have a socially-distanced 21 with a neighbor, but how would I 22 meet any of them? Anyway, at least I had my cat Junior for 23 .Last week, Junior 24 through the open window while I was cleaning the windowsill (窗台) but I didnt think too much of it, 25 he is sometimes gone
44、for an hour or two before he 26 the window to let him back in. But this time, it had been almost a whole day and Junior hadnt come back. That never 27 . I kept worrying he might 28 to death. I cooked and 29 a chicken breast and put it on the windowsill. Junior would never be able to 30 a special tre
45、at like that.But when he returned with more than 25 hours gone, he 31 over the plate of chicken, 32 it completely. The next morning the chicken still sat on the plate, 33 . Oh no, was he sick? I was 34 when there was a knock at my door. I opened it to see a familiar-looking woman, 35 and standing si
46、x feet back. “Im from Apartment 4334,” she said. “Your cat was outside meowing and I thought you might be too 36 to feed him, so I chopped up some fish sticks and he 37 them down. I just came by to see if you need anything.” I thanked her a lot for her 38 .How wonderful it was to meet such a neighbo
47、r, because she was kind enough to think about us. Nevertheless, Im going to keep Junior on lockdown. I cant have him getting 39 because of my generous and 40 neighbor!21.A.restB.chatC.chanceD.discussion22.A.fairlyB.simplyC.regularlyD.possibly23.A.compromiseB.safetyC.encouragementD.company24.A.escape
48、dB.staredC.flewD.moved25.A.whenB.unlessC.sinceD.though26.A.tapsB.smellsC.breaksD.licks27.A.happenedB.appearedC.remainedD.left28.A.bleedB.frightenC.freezeD.starve29.A.boiledB.slicedC.preparedD.bought30.A.acceptB.resistC.standD.receive31.A.kickedB.lookedC.jumpedD.knocked32.A.refusingB.ruiningC.spoilin
49、gD.ignoring33.A.unnoticeableB.untouchedC.unpaidD.unrecognizable34.A.worriedB.inspiredC.puzzledD.annoyed35.A.coatedB.hattedC.maskedD.grey-haired36.A.busyB.tiredC.anxiousD.careless37.A.putB.washedC.wolfedD.turned38.A.proposalB.courageC.kindnessD.comfort39.A.lostB.wildC.nobleD.fat40.A.honestB.thoughtfu
50、lC.braveD.cautious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 English word “dinner” used to refer to breakfast. It comes from the Old French word “disnar”,_41_in fact means “breakfast”. So_42_did this word come to have a different meaning? _43_ (tradition), dinner (what we now refer
51、 to as breakfast) was the first meal of the day, eaten around noon. It also happened to be the_44_ (big) meal of the day, with a lighter meal coming later _45_ (know) as supper.Today many people find_46_strange that the biggest meal of the day once centered around noon,_47_it made great sense at tha
52、t time. Artificial lighting such as oil lamps and candles were expensive, and provided weak light at best. So people went to sleep at sundown, because its difficult _48_ (work) and eat in the dark. The last meal of the day was a rushed affair, a quick snack before the lights went out.Eventually, mor
53、e meals_49_ (add) to the day. This meant that people were eating smaller meals before the bigger meal. So the word that once_50_ (refer) to our first meal, now refers to our last. However, it is true that in many Western cultures dinner still remains the biggest meal of the day.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节
54、 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词; 2. 只允许修改 10 处,多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。 My high school life will over, but the coming-of-age ceremony still st
55、ays in my mind. That day we came to school early than usual and gathered in the front of the teaching building. We first went through a red gate made of balloons, that indicated we had become adult. Our parents were invited to be present and sat beside me. After the headmaster made a speech, we were
56、 required to exchanging our letters with our parents. As tears roll down our cheeks, we began to hug our parents tightly because we realized they loved us so deep. The activity reminded us that we were no longer children from then on. We should study even harder to bring about our best qualities.第二节
57、 书面表达（满分25分）52.假定你是李华,在一家商店购得劣质商品,遂与营业员交涉。但该营业员对你态度粗暴,不予受理,你为此向经理写一封投诉信。注意:1.词数 100 左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 Dear Manager, _ _Sincerely yours,Li Hua2020-2021学年度高二第二学期期中考试试卷英语科答案1-5：BCCBC6-10:ABDAB 11-15:DBBBA16-20:DAECG21-30:BDDACAADBB31-40:CDBACACCDB41. which 42. how 43. Traditionally 44. biggest 45.
58、 known46. it 47. but 48. to work 49. were added 50. referred 51My high school life will over, but the coming-of-age ceremony still stays in my mind. That day we came to school than usual and gathered in the front of the teaching building. We first went through a red gate made of balloons, indicated
59、we had become. Our parents were invited to be present and sat beside. After the headmaster made a speech, we were required to our letters with our parents. As tears down our cheeks, we began to hug our parents tightly because we realized they loved us so. The activity reminded us that we were no lon
60、ger children from then on. We should study even harder to bring our best qualities.52.Dear Manager, I feel sorry to trouble you, but Im afraid I have to make a complaint. Yesterday I bought an electric fan in your shop, but when I got home and turned it on, it didnt work. So I took it back and talke
61、d to the assistant about the problem. To my surprise, instead of helping me solve the problem, the assistant, in a rude manner, refused to examine it. I was really upset to find that such a thing should have occurred in your shop and that your assistant didnt take the interests of customers seriously. Hopefully, you will look into the matter and give me a full refund. Besides, Id like to be informed of the process that you will deal with it. Your attention paid to the matter and early reply would be highly appreciated. Sincerely yours, Li Hua
