四川省遂宁市高中2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期末教学水平监测试题.doc

四川省遂宁市高中2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期末教学水平监测试题

四川省遂宁市高中2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期末教学水平监测试题

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四川省遂宁市高中2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期末教学水平监测试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。总分150分，考试时间120分钟。
第 Ⅰ 卷（选择题，满分100分）
注意事项：
1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考号用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔填写在答题卡上。并检查条形码粘贴是否正确。
2．1-60小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡对应题目标号的位置上，非选择题用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔书写在答题卡对应框内，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
3．考试结束后，将答题卡收回。

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。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．What does the man think of the program?
A. Boring. B. Interesting. C. Shocking.
2．Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a store. B. In a taxi. C. On a plane.
3．Why did Harry get up early this morning?
A. To exercise. B. To see a doctor.
C. To catch the bus to work.
4．What is the relationship between the speakers ?
A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife.
C. Employee and boss.
5．What might happen to Thomas?
A. Having a meeting. B. Being stuck in traffic.
C. Making a phone call.
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至7题。
6．Which size does the man want?
A. Size S. B. Size M. C. Size L.
7．What will the man probably do next?
A. Go to other stores. B. Buy yellow trousers.
C. Change the shirt for a blue one.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至9题。
8．How does the man learn to play the guitar?
A. By self-teaching. B. By taking summer courses.
C. By following his teacher’s advice.
9．What kind of music does the man prefer?
A. Pop music. B. Classical music. C. Rock music.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10．What is the woman doing?
A. Introducing a kind of job. B. Having a job interview.
C. Worrying about the employment.
11．When did the man graduate from college?
A. In 2015. B. In 2019. C. In 2020.
12．What is the man good at?
A. Developing AI. B. Designing classes.
C. Designing web pages.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13．Why did the boy look tired?
A. He got up too early. B. He stayed up last night.
C. He was busy with homework last night.
14．How many exams are left for the boy to take?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Five.
15．When should the woman’s report be handed in?
A. This Friday. B. Next Friday. C. This Saturday.
16．What are the speakers going to do on Saturday?
A. Go over physics. B. Work on the report.
C. Have lunch together.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17．In which countries do people celebrate New Year on January 1st?
A. Countries in Southeast Asia. B. Countries in the Middle East.
C. Countries of America and Europe.
18．Which of the following days may the Spring Festival fall on?
A. January 19. B. February 15. C. February 21.
19．Why do people celebrate New Year by making noise?
A. To pray for happiness. B. To welcome New Year’s arrival. C. To drive away evil (邪恶的) spirits.
20．What is the passage mainly about?
A. Different times of New Year. B. The Spring Festival in China.
C. New Year in different countries.
第二部分: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。
A
If you are looking for something extraordinary on your vacation beyond Canada, we have some recommendations to you.
Paris
From its Haussmann-designed boulevards to the winding backstreets of the Marais and Montmartre, Paris' history as a center of culture, ideas and arresting architecture remains vivid. Drink coffee in Place des Voges; read books on the banks of the Seine at Shakespeare and Co.; or eat classic French dishes in a restaurant in St Germain. Throw in sights from the Louvre to Notre Dame, Les Invalides to the Eiffel Tower, and you're looking at the world's most picture-perfect city.
Rome
Rome is home to some of the world's most breathtaking architectural sites and Renaissance art. It's impossible not to feel the pull of the past when spending time in the Italian capital. Get lost in Rome's royal atmosphere at the Coliseum, the Pantheon and the Roman Forum. Brave the queues and wonder at St Peter's and the Sistine Chapel, while learning about how the Vatican and Christianity came to take power.
Hong Kong
The views of the towering skyscrapers(摩天大楼) of Hong Kong Island from Victoria Harbor are typical, while the Mid-Level Escalators make exploring the central district's bars, restaurants and backstreets a breeze. Across the water, Kowloon's neon(霓虹灯) streets are more lively and reward brave tourists with an up-close view of the real Hong Kong. Beyond are some of the greenest hiking spaces and emptiest beaches in Asia.
Hawaii
Thick forests. Vast sandy bays. And that gorgeous ocean. Hawaii is undoubtedly some kind of paradise. Unlike any other US state, thanks to its location far out in the Pacific, this is a place for adventurers, sun seekers and dreamers. Chill on Waikiki Beach, wonder at the the landscape in Volcanoes National Park or bring a surfboard and make like the locals by riding some of the best waves the world has to offer.
21．Where should you go if you want to have typical French food?
A. Montmartre. B. St Germain.
C. Louvre to Notre Dame. D. Les Invalides.
22．What can visitors enjoy most in Rome?
A. Adventurous life. B. Architecture and art.
C. Sunshine on the beach. D. Classic coffee and food.
23．What do Hong Kong and Hawaii have in common?
A. They are large in size. B. They are located in Asia.
C. They are located by the sea. D. They are paradise for surfing.
B
Dogs are usually regarded as the friends of human beings. Recently, a dog was filmed jumping onto the back of an ambulance as his owner was transported to hospital. The dog owner had been walking his pet when he fell ill in the city of Uruguaiana, Brazil. Emergency services were called to the scene and the man was placed into an ambulance to hospital. The dog, dressed in a little red jumper, did not run away instantly. Instead, he jumped onto the bumper(保险杠) of the ambulance, trying to follow his stricken owner as close as possible. The medical workers took pity on the sweet dog and opened the doors to allow him inside the ambulance.
The dog was reported to be waiting outside the hospital entrance as his owner was treated. Lots of social media users and those who spotted the dog at the hospital were attracted by the dog’s behavior. Many took photos and posted them on the Internet.
Local animal rescuer Maria Muniz, who lives near the hospital, said she saw the lonely dog and offered to take it in for the night until his owner recovered. However, the dog was unwilling to leave, keeping waiting at the spot. Luckily, he did not have to wait long before his owner left hospital and the pair were reunited. Maria Muniz said, “It was very moving. But thank God the owner was only hospitalized for 30 minutes. His family arrived to take him and his dog home. ”
24．What did the dog do when his owner fell ill?
A. Calling an ambulance. B. Following his owner.
C. Running away instantly. D. Jumping up and down.
25．Why did people take pictures of the dog?
A. They wanted to show off.
B. The dog was good-looking.
C. The dog’s act was impressive.
D. They wanted to attract animal lovers.
26．How long was the dog owner stayed in hospital?
A. A day. B. A night. C. Half a day. D. Half an hour .
27．Which can be the best title of the test?
A. Dog: a Loyal Friend B. Love Me, Love My Dog C. An Animal Lover D. Dog: a Good Helper
C
Water is everywhere, from soil to the cells inside our own bodies. Depending on factors like location, age, and sex, the average human is between 55-60% water. So what role does water play in our bodies, and how much do we actually need to drink to stay healthy?
The water in our bodies works to adjust temperature, and to nourish(滋养) the brain and other body parts. Water isn't only in our blood. An adult's brain and heart are almost three quarters water, while lungs are 83% water. 
If we are mainly made of water, why do we still need to drink so much? Well, each day we lose two to three liters(升) through our sweat, urine(尿) and even just from breathing, which helps our bodies get rid of waste. While these functions are necessary to our survival, we need to compensate for the water loss. Keeping a balanced water level is essential to avoid dehydration(脱水), which can have bad effects on overall health. Dehydration is usually caused by over consumption of water in a short amount of time. It can cause obvious drops in energy, mood and blood pressure. In severe cases, it will cause headache, and even death. 
However, on a normal basis, maintaining a well-hydrated system is easy to manage for those of us who are fortunate enough to have access to clean drinking water. For a long time, it’s commonly believed that we should drink eight glasses a day.  But now it is suggested that the amount of water we need to drink depend largely on our weight and the environment. The recommended daily intake varies from between 2.5-3.7 liters of water for men, and about 2-2.7 liters for women. 
While directly drinking water is the healthiest, coffee or tea can also be alternatives to make up for water loss. Water within food makes up about a fifth of our daily water intake. Fruits and vegetables like strawberries and cabbage are over 90% water, and can provide valuable nutrients as well. Drinking well also has various long-term benefits. Studies have shown that it can lower the chance of stroke(中风) and reduce the risk of certain types of cancer. No matter what it is, getting the right amount of liquid makes a healthy life. 
28．Which of the following belongs to the functions of water in our bodies?
A. Removing body waste. B. Increasing temperature.
C. Causing drops in energy. D. Improving blood pressure.
29. What does the underlined phrase “compensate for” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Reduce in. B. Increase in.
C. Make up for. D. Hold back.
30．What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. We should drink eight glasses a day.
B. Only directly drinking water is healthy.
C. All people should drink 2.5-3.7 liters of water.
D. Weight will influence the amount of water we need to drink.
31．Where is the text probably from?
A. A health magazine. B. A doctor’s diary.
C. A food magazine. D. A travel brochure.
D
French poet Victor Hugo (1802-1885) once said, “To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelt out is a spark.”
Today, when we read books, road signs and posters, it’s probably hard to imagine that only half a century ago, about 40 percent of the world’s adults were still illiterate, according to data from UNESCO. This means that two out of every five adults could neither read nor write in the 1960s. In other words, the “sparks” that now light up our world failed to do the same for theirs.
In response to this situation, UNESCO decided to name Sept. 8 as International Literacy (读写能力) Day, starting from 1967. Every year, the day is celebrated to stress the importance of literacy and the progress that has been made, which itself is huge—in 2019, the global adult literacy rate rose to 86 percent, while the youth literacy rate was as high as 91 percent, according to UNESCO.
This raises a question: If the mission to promote literacy has basically been accomplished, why do we still celebrate this day?
The truth is that the definition of “literacy” keeps changing. For example, the theme for 2007 and 2008 International Literacy Day was “Literacy and health”, which targeted people’s ignorance of diseases like HIV and malaria (疟疾). For 2017, the emphasis was placed on “Literacy in a digital world”, because not knowing anything about the Internet in today’s world is just like lacking basic reading abilities in the 1960s—it’s the “new illiteracy”.
The focus for this year’s International Literacy Day is “Literacy and skills development”. But the skills in question are not job-specific skills, such as those required to be an electrician or a chef. Instead, the focus will be on “transferable skills”—communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity, to name a few. These are the things that allow us to do our job well—any job.
32．Why did UNESCO set up International Literacy Day originally?
A. To encourage the young people to read more.
B. To help people read books, road signs and posters.
C. To increase literacy rate from 40 percent to 86 percent.
D. To improve people’s literacy by stressing its importance.
33．How does the author show the progress in literacy?
A. By using figures. B. By giving examples.
C. By asking questions. D. By comparing the details.
34．What will be focused on for this year’s International Literacy Day?
A. Job-specific skills. B. Skills of a chef.
C. Thinking critically. D. Making electricians.
35．What is the text mainly about?
A. Achievements in literacy.
B. International Literacy Day.
C. The development of UNESCO.
D. The reasons to promote literacy.
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。
How to Write a Good Résumé (简历)
Vicki Salemi, a career expert, said a résumé is a foot in the door of your career. Do you want to impress your employers with your skills or experiences, without flooding them with too much information? 36
Decide which skills to stress
Typically, companies will list the most important skills and responsibilities needed for the job in the advertisement. If the job description isn’t clear, turn to people at the company or those who work in the same industry for specific information about the required skills. 37 This will make your résumé stand out among hundreds of competitors.
Keep a balance between soft and hard skills
Soft skills are the set of behaviors and personalities that you use every day, such as cooperation and problem–solving. Hard skills are technical like computer programming. Both of them are important. But you can only keep the skills section of your résumé limited to between six and eight skills. 38 In this way you will definitely impress the employers with enough skills.
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Don’t just show a résumé with a list of skills and job titles. You also have to support them with concrete evidence. When describing a previous job, include any related achievements. For example, if you’re stating that you’re a salesman, you should talk about whether you won salesman of the month or how much you devoted to increase the sales. These specific details will help to convince the employers you are a qualified person.
Develop the skills you’re lacking
Don’t get discouraged