江西省南昌县2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷.pdf

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1、2020-20212020-2021 学年度第一学期期末考试卷学年度第一学期期末考试卷高二英语高二英语第第卷（选择题，满分卷（选择题，满分 100 分）分）第一部分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分听力（共两节，满分 30 分分）第一节第一节(共共 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分 7.5 分分)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 can you most probably hear this ta

2、lk?A.In a department store.B.In a post office.C.In a bank.2.What is the man doing?A.He is buying plane tickets to Europe.B.He is sending some postcards.C.He is asking about his mail.3.What is the man?A.Awaiter.B.Ataxi driver.C.Aconductor.4.What time will the train leave?A.At 6:10 tomorrow morning.B.

3、At 11:00 tonight.C.At 11:00 tomorrow morning.5.What do they hope to do?A.Stop cigarette production.B.Advise people not to smoke.C.Stop young people smoking.第二节（共第二节（共 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分 22.5 分）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

4、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。听第听第 6 段对话段对话,回答第回答第 6 至至 7 题题6.What does the woman ask to do at first?A.Change the gloves.B.Return the gloves.C.Try the gloves.7.How much will the woman pay to get the gloves she likes?A.$29.95.B.$35.25.C.$5.3.听第听第 7 段对话段对话,回答第回答第 8 至至 9 题题8.Who did Fred have a fight

5、with last night?A.His brother.B.The policeman.C.The storekeeper.9.What can we learn from the conversation?A.Fred was slightly hurt.B.The car was moved away by the policemen.C.The drugstore was destroyed by Fred.听第听第 8 段材料，回答第段材料，回答第 10 至至 12 题。题。10.Why is the woman so happy?A.She started carrying a

6、credit card.B.She got an ID card of her own.C.Shes got some money belonging to her.11.What advice does the man give the woman?A.She must have enough money with her.B.She should not buy everything she wants.C.She must care about her credit card and ID card.12.How much can the woman spend at most with

7、 her credit card?A.$500.B.$1,500.C.$50.听第听第 9 段材料，回答第段材料，回答第 13 至至 16 题。题。13.Where did Mary find the wallet?A.On a playground.B.In a parking lot.C.In a shopping mall.14.What is inside the wallet?A.Aphoto of a person.B.Some paper and an ID card.C.Some money and business cards.15.Who does the wallet p

8、robably belong to?A.An old lady.B.Agrown man.C.Ayoung boy.16.How will Mary get in touch with the wallets owner?A.By making a telephone call.B.By asking the police for help.C.By waiting where she found it.请听第请听第 10 段材料，回答第段材料，回答第 17 至至 20 题。题。17.Who is the book for?A.Young children.B.Parents.C.Teache

9、rs.18.What happens to Vanessa on her first day in school?A.She is badly treated by another child.B.She plays poorly in the games.C.She spends her time alone.19.How does Vanessas classmate help her?A.By walking together with her.B.By inviting her for dinner.C.By telling her what to do.20.What might t

10、he speaker be doing?A.Reading her new picture book.B.Hosting a radio program.C.Giving a class.第二部分第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 15 小题：每小题小题：每小题 2 分，满分分，满分 30 分）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。AWhen you choose to study abroad in Madrid,you choose to do so in a beauti

11、ful city with onehand firmly rooted in the past and one reaching confidently toward the future.Geography of MadridMadrid is Spains capital and the most populated city.The heart of Madrid is awell-developed city with a perfect public transportation system,busy streets and sidewalks.Someof Madrids rem

12、oter districts,however,feel more like ancient villages.The city sees some snow inwinter and plenty of rain in spring and fall.Summers are hot with minimum amounts of rain.Language in MadridThe majority of people in Madrid speak Spanish which is the official language of Spain.Most colleges and univer

13、sities in Madrid are Spanish-language schools.However,manystudy-abroad programs in Madrid offer options of attending English-language schools.Also,whenyoure in Madrid,you might take advantage of many high quality Spanish-language programsavailable to help you learn the language.Cost of living in Mad

14、ridThe cost of living in Madrid depends on where you want to live.You need to pay threemonthsrent in advance plus a deposit(押金)of 200 for the first time.Rent for a one-bedroomapartment in the city center of Madrid costs about 650 per month.And rent for a three-bedroomapartment in the city center cos

15、ts approximately 1,200.If youre willing to live outside thecity center,you can expect to pay approximately 450 to 850 for a one or three-bedroomapartment respectively(分别地).21What can we know about Madrid?AThere is a small amount of rain in summer.BAll school students must learn English.CIts remoter

16、districts look modern.DEnglish-language schools are rare.22How much should be paid first to rent a one-bedroom apartment in the city center of Madrid?AAbout 1,950.BAbout 1,550.CAbout 2,750.DAbout 2,150.23Who is the text probably intended for?ANative students who plan to study English.BParents whose

17、children will live in Madrid.CForeign students who will study in Madrid.DTeachers who intend to work in Madrid.BI travel a lot,and I find out different“styles”(风格)of directions every time I ask“How canI get to the post office?”Foreign tourists are often confused(困惑的)in Japan because most streets the

18、re dont havenames.In Japan,people use landmarks(地标)in their directions instead of street names.Forexample,the Japanese will say to travelers,“Go straight down to the corner.Turn left at the bighotel and go past a fruit market.The post office is across from the bus stop.”In the countryside of the Ame

19、rican Midwest,there are not usually many landmarks.There areno mountains,so the land is very flat.In many places there are no towns or buildings within miles.Instead of landmarks,people will tell you directions and distances.In Kansas or Iowa,for example,people will say,“Go north two miles.Turn east

20、,and then go another mile.People in LosAngeles,California,have no idea of distance on the map.They measuredistance in time,not miles.“How far away is the post office?”you ask.“Oh,”they answer,“itsabout five minutes from here.”You say,“Yes,but how many miles is it?”They dont know.Its true that a pers

21、on doesnt know the answer to your question sometimes.What happens insuch a situation?ANew Yorker might say,“Sorry,I have no idea.”But in Yucatan,Mexico,noone answers“I dont know”.People in Yucatan believe that“I dont know”is impolite.Theyusually give an answer,often a wrong one.A tourist can get ver

22、y,very lost in Yucatan!24When a tourist asks the Japanese the way to a certain place,they usually _.Adescribe the place carefullyBshow him a map of the placeCtell him the names of the streetsDrefer to recognizable buildings and places25What is the place where people measure distance in time?ANew Yor

23、k.BLosAngles.CKansasDIowa26People inYucatan may give a tourist a wrong answer _.Ain order to save timeBas a testCso as to be politeDfor fun27What can we infer from the text?AIts important for travelers to understand cultural differences.BIts useful for travelers to know how to ask the way properly.C

24、People have similar understanding of politeness.DNew Yorkers are generally friendly to visitors.CMost people cant wait for spring to arrive.It means flowers and warmer weather,allwelcome changes from the dark winter days.Now we know that spring is arriving sooner in theNorthern Hemisphere(北半球）than i

25、t was in the past,thanks to a study published in ScientificReports.For example,Los Angeles may experience spring only a day earlier than it did 10 years ago,but further north,in Seattle or Chicago,spring will arrive four days earlier.If you lived in theArctic,spring could arrive 16 days earlier than

26、 it used to.To determine how springtime is starting earlier,researchers looked at temperature recordsand 743 earlier studies over 86 years.These studies were about various biological indicators ofspring,including birds migrating,plants flowering and amphibians（两栖动物）sounding theirmating calls.Researc

27、hers then studied these data to see if they were occurring earlier.The resultshowed that not only is spring making itself known sooner but its warmer,too.Before you go out in a happy springtime hike,spring arriving sooner isnt so good.Thelivelihood of migratory birds,for instance,may be concerned.“T

28、he food that birds rely on when they move to the north might not be reliable if thebeginning of spring at these higher latitudes（维度）is expanded by future warming.said Eric Post.He is a fellow of the John Muir Institute and a polar ecologist.Animals relying onArctic sea ice,like polar bears,probably

29、arent crazy about thingswarming up sooner,either,because it impacts on their ability to hunt.Springs early arrival couldcause disorder in the delicate balance of various ecosystemsnot to mention how soon youllneed to buy allergy medicine.28We learn from the study published in Scientific Reports that

30、.Aspring comes earliest in LosAngelesBLosAngeles is further north than SeattleCspring comes 12 days earlier in Arctic than in ChicagoDthe further north a place lies,the sooner spring comes than before29Researchers made the discovery mainly by.Acomparing related data availableBconducting research and

31、 testCcalculating the exact length of each springDobserving animals behavior all year round30What do the last two paragraphs focus on?AConcerns over springs early arrival.BSpringtime emergence of creatures.CEarly springtimes impacts on humans.DDisorder in the balance of ecosystems.31In which section

32、 of a magazine can we read this text?AMedical Report.BSurvival Stories.CScientific Discoveries.DNatural environmentDVegetarianism(素食主义)is growing in popularity in lot of countries.And now,SouthAfrica is one of them.Today,more and more South Africans are experimenting with thevegetarian way of life b

33、y cutting all meat out of their diet.Others are exploring veganism(纯素食主义).Vegans are similar to vegetarians but theyavoid all animal-based products,including milk and eggs.Some vegans do not eat honey.There isno official count of how many vegans there are in South Africa.But the interest has led to

34、the birthof vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Johannesbur,the nations economic center.And this year.Africas first big vegan and plant-based-festival launches in Cape Town.The Vegan&PlantPowered Show takes place at the end of May.But veganism can be lonely road for many South Africans.The country i

35、sAfricas topconsumer of meat from cows,pigs and sheep,based on information from the Organisation forEconomic Co-operation and Development.Many South Africans express shock at the thought ofgiving up meat,which is central to celebrations and spirituality.This is an issue for many African vegans,inclu

36、dingAnesu Mbizvo.“InAfrican culture,a bigpart of familys net worth is their livestock(畜牧).Their livestock define the wealth of family.And so when you kill an animal at a gathering,its seen as you giving of yourself.”But offeringhome-grown vegetables,she added,would not be considered as valuable.She

37、said,“I think thatsone of the barriers to veganism for people ofAfrican cultures.”Some South Africans are finding their path somewhere in the middle.Thirty-one-year-oldThandiwe Ngubeni is a typical example of this.She still eats meatbut less and less of it as timegoes by.“I feel more energetic when

38、I eat a vegetarian or vegan meal.It actually just gives memore energy.”32Which of the following best describes vegans?AThey eat a little meat.BThey only eat vegetables.CThey build vegan restaurants.DThey avoid all animal-based products.33Why veganism can be lonely road for many South Africans?AA sma

39、ll demand for meat.BTraditional views of many South Africans.CIgnoring the value of vegetables.DGap between the rich and the poor.34What do we know about Thandiwe Ngubeni?AShe is a vegan.BShe is a vegetarian.CShe is neither a vegan nor a vegetarianDShe refuses to eat any meat.35What can be a suitabl

40、e title for the text?AMany South Africans Welcome a Vegan LifestyleBMeat in South Africa Will Become Less ValuableCVeganism Is absolutely impossible to Practice in South AfricaDVegansBehaviors Are Too Extreme第二节第二节（共（共 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，共分，共 10 分）分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。Be on t

41、ime.Its a simple command,and one youve probably heard since you were a child.36But,as an adult,if youre habitually late,you run the risk of ruining your professionalreputationno matter how smart,competent,or capable you might be.If you think punctualitydoesnt matter,think again.37It Shows You CareWe

42、 live in an extraordinarily busy world.We schedule meetings and appointments back-to-back,constantly surrounded by phone calls,emails,and texts that need to be answeredimmediately.Getting to a meeting or appointment on time is good，38Being late,however,sends themessage that your time is more valuabl

43、e than everyone elses.It Shows Youre ResponsibleYour co-workers,clients,and partners want to know that they can trust you to get the job doneand being punctual is an easy way to demonstrate that you can.39Conversely,flyingdown the hallway,showing up breathless to a meeting,then hurrying for your pap

44、ers and notesgives an impression of chaos and disordernot exactly the message you want to send.It Reduces StressYou know how stressful being late can be.But constantly rushing and scrambling to catch upnot only makes you feel being in a panic40Making sure that you show up on timeprevents all that an

45、xiety in the first place(yours and theirs!).Instead of panicking about the clock,you can focus your attention on what really mattersyour job.A.Being late can cost you friends.B.And,of course,one youve likely ignored before.C.it also makes everyone around you anxious and uncomfortable.D.it also makes

46、 you earn a reputation of being someone others can count on.E.It indicates that youre organized,responsible,and in control of your time.F.Here are some reasons why it definitely does-along with my tips for making punctuality apriority.G.because it shows that its important to you.第二节：完形填空（共第二节：完形填空（共

47、 20 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分 30 分）分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。I will never forget a girl student sitting at the back of the classroom.Having41thecollege entrance exams and changed schools twice,she couldnt smile42.Every day shewould sit at the desk,staring at textbooks and exercise

48、s,motionless and43.The extremeloneliness she spread almost stopped me44teaching.Of course she had no friends in thisfiercely competitive class.Every time I45the classroom,I welcomed everyone.Of coursewhen I said something to her casually,she unwillingly answered with a46smile.Life is harder for seni

49、or students.Hardly does a day go by without endless exercises or47.Every time when the scores48,her score would be the last or the second to the last.Dark clouds always49in her eyes.When I invited her to the teachers office,we nevertalked about study or scores,but I would make some jokes casually50.

50、She never replied,only staring out of the window.Slowly she felt a bit51.One day the exam results came out and she did52!When I quietly walked into theclassroom,she was still sitting at the back of the classroom but with a big smile.Later,she was53into a university.Since then she had never been hear