辽宁省盘锦市第二高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次阶段考试试题.doc

辽宁省盘锦市第二高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次阶段考试试题

辽宁省盘锦市第二高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次阶段考试试题

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辽宁省盘锦市第二高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次阶段考试试题
第一部分 听力(略）
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2.5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。
A
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028
Address
Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
Hours
Open: 7 days a week
Sunday-Thursday 10:00-17:30 Friday-Saturday 10:00-21:00
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1,and the first Monday in May
Admission(门票费）
＄25.00 for each adult, $12. 00 for each student, includes the Main Building and The Cloisters(回廊）on the same day; free for children under 12 .
Free with Payment
All special exhibitions, as well as films, lectures, guided tours, concerts, gallery talks and family/children's programs are free with payment. Ask about today's activities at the Great Hall Information Desk.
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of Europe in the Middle Ages. The extensive collection consists of masterworks in sculpture, colored glass, and precious objects from Europe dating from about the 9th to the 15th century.
Hours
Open:7 days a week.
March-October 10:00-17:15 November-February 10:00-16:45
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
21.How many days does the Metropolitan Museum of Art close in a year?
A.Two B.Three C.Five D.Four
22. How much may they pay for the admission if an 11-year-old girl and her parents visit the museum?
A.$20 B.$50 C.$37 D.$12
23.Which is right about the Cloisters Museum and Gardens?
A.Its collection dates from the Middle Ages.
B.It opens all the year round.
C.It has a modern European-style garden.
D.It sells excellent European glass collections.
B
I went out to breakfast this morning to meet a friend. It was lovely. But what wasn't so lovely was the attitude of the lady who took our order. She spoke in a way that made her sound frustrated, unhappy, unfriendly,and sort of rude.
When it came to my turn to approach her and order, I thought to myself, “What can I do here to make her day?” Surely, there must be something I can sincerely compliment her on. Then there it was. I knew instantly. Or to be more accurate, I heard instantly. It was her voice. She had the most unbelievably well-spoken and clear voice. It was so good. That was it. That was what I would compliment her on.
So, after she had taken my order and given me the same unfriendly attitude, I told her, “I hope you don't mind me saying but you have the most amazing voice. It's so clear, well-spoken and it sounds so professional. You have the type of voice that would be perfect for announcements, or even radio.” Her face lit up. She smiled （the first time I had seen her do so) and as I left and walked away, I noticed her whole attitude change. The customer behind me received a totally different kind of service, a happier one, all because of what I did, something that was so simple.
There was a time when doing this sort of thing would have embarrassed the hell out of me, or I'd have been way too shy and awkward to say such a thing. Now I feel it's my duty to do it. Why? Because I have the power, the power to completely change someone's day with something as simple as a few kind words. You have this power, too. We all do.
24.What made the author uncomfortable this morning?
A. The rudeness of the friend.
B. The way the lady taking the order spoke.
C.The poor quality of the food
D.The noise customers made in the restaurant.
25. Why did the author want to compliment the lady on her voice?
A.To persuade her to work in radio. B. To make friends with her.
C. To receive her good service. D. To make her cheerful.
26. How did the lady react to the author's words?
A. She walked away with an angry look.
B. She paid no attention to the words.
C. She changed her attitude towards customers.
D. She applied for a job as a radio announcer.
27.What is the best title of the text?
A. An Unkind Lady B. The Amazing Voice
C. The Power of Kindness D. A Great Change in My Day
C
When something goes wrong, it can be very satisfying to say, “Well, it’s so-and-so’s fault.” Or “I know I’m late, it’s not my fault; the car broke down.” It is probably not your fault, but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation, you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winner’s key to success.
Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleague causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or don’t rely on this person. You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.
This is what being a winner is all about----creatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners don’t have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and opportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on “Whose fault it is.” Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just the stepping stone for success.
28. According to the passage, winners_________.
A.blame themselves rather than others
B. meet with fewer difficulties in their lives
C. have responsible and able colleagues
D. deal with problems rather than blame others
29. The underlined word remedy in Paragraph1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. improve B. refuse C.avoid D. consider
30. When problems occur, winners take them as________.
A. excuses for their failures B. chances for self-development
C. challenges to their colleagues D. barriers to greater power
31. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A.A Winner’s Opportunity B. A Winner’s Problem
C. A Winner’s Secret D. A Winner’s Achievement
D
Crimes happen every day, but people aren’t the only victims of illegal activities. There are also animals. Though animals can’t tell the police officers what they’ve suffered, these are some of the hardest cases to solve.
As we all know, poachers can make a lot of money by selling meat, fur and other parts of protected animals. As the animals become rarer, their parts become more valuable. So poachers earn even greater rewards for their collection of protected species. In the past few years, the price of ivory has risen to about $850 per kg. One piece can sometimes weigh 11 kg or more.
Now, scientists are fighting back. It is known that DNA plays a big part in solving human crimes. Like fingerprints, DNA is unique to every person. So by examining DNA in blood or hair, the police can recognize criminals and victims.
When the police find poached animal parts, such as their fur or bones, it is difficult to know what species the victims are, which is mostly cared about. DNA can prove helpful in figuring it out and also where the animals came from. That’s because members of one local group of animals share more DNA in common with each other than they do with more distant groups of their species.
If the world’s poaching victims could talk, they would probably thank these scientists for their work.
32. Why does the author use the example of ivory?
A. To show ivory is the most expensive part of an elephant.
B.To show poachers always treat the protected animals cruelly.
C. To show poachers make a large profit from their illegal activities.
D. To show poaching is a very common activity in the world.
33. What is the author’s attitude towards the scientists’ work?
A. Critical. B. Doubtful. C.Uninterested. D. Appreciative.
34. What is the third paragraph mainly about?
A. How DNA technique helps the police
B. Why DNA is unique to every person.
C. The improvement of DNA technique.
D. .How to examine DNA of an animal.
35. When the police find poached animal parts, what is the first thing they want to know?
A. Who killed the animals. B. What species they belong to
C. .When the crime happened. D. Where the animals came from.
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。
Take Care of Your Eyes
Many of us don’t pay attention to the importance of eye care. It’s said that if you take care of your body, then you can be healthy. ___36___. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.
There are several reasons leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, gene (基因) and aging (老化). ___37___ If you happen to work in front of the computer, it is best to take a rest every once in a while.
Something dirty can lead to redness and they will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water. ___38___ For example, sunglasses are not just fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight from UV rays.
Eating healthy foods will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamins (维生素) A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly (规律地) and eats the right kind of food, ___39___.
___40___. Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person’s eyesight, too. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.
A. What can you do to catch your eye?
B. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care.
C. Televisions, computers and reading are also the reasons of having poor eyesight.
D. All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes.
E. his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.
F. such behavior will do harm to our eyes
G. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful thing.
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）
I always dreamed of becoming a full-time writer. After two years as a salesman, I_ 41 my job and made up my mind to realize my 42 . No one could tell me whether I would succeed or not. I rented a basement and 43 to write. I had so many things to write because the enthusiasm（热情） was burning in my heart.
After a year or so, 44 , I began to doubt myself. I found it 45 to earn my living by writing. None of my novels were accepted that year. But I 46 to follow my dream--even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of 47 . I believed anyone with a dream must learn to struggle for the 48 .
During the hardest period of my life, a friend came to see me and tried to 49 me, “Come to our company, and we will pay you 2,000 dollars a month.” 2,000 dollars was really a big fortune at that time. It would enable me to live a better life. As the money was dancing in my 50 , something cleared my senses. Hadn’t I dreamed of being a writer, a full-time writer?
“Thanks, but no,” I said 51 , “I’m going to stick to writing.”
Again and again, I said to myself, “I will be 52 . People will love my novels.”
53 , my first novel was published in 1991. I had the kind of success that few writers ever experienced.
Twenty years have passed, but the effect it had on my life has 54 . Now I often 55 the time working in that cold basement. I will say, “Anyone with a dream and persistence will be successful.”
41．A．took up B．gave up C．applied for D．prepared for
42．A．mistake B．glory C．dream D．weakness
43．A．turned down B．settled down C．bent down D．looked down
44．A．however B．though C．therefore D．anyhow
45．A．difficult B．changeable C．enjoyable D．normal
46．A．pretended B．determined C．waited D．agreed
47．A．anxiety B．danger C．failure D．pain
48．A．intelligence B．reality C．money D．goal
49．A．persuade B．calm C．warn D．require
50．A．hand B．head C．pocket D．wallet
51．A．doubtfully B．eagerly C．firmly D．willingly
52．A．successful B．faithful C．sincere D．generous
53．A．Gradually B．Suddenly C．Actually D．Finally
54. A. ended B. weakened C. changed D. lasted
55．A．hear of B．think of C．dream of D．complain of
第二节 语篇填空（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。
When you graduate from high school or university, is learning finished? The answer 56. _______(be) no. In many countries, people continue learning all 57. (they) lives. Why is lifelong learning important? How can it help you?
Lifelong learning can be useful in many ways. People 58. want to change jobs often return to study at a university. Some jobs require workers 59.____________(keep) learning new ways to do things. For example, 60._________ (doctor) must always learn about new illnesses and treatments.
Lifelong learning can prepare people for unexpected changes, such as losing your job and having to depend 61. new skills to find work. By continuing to learn, you’ll more 62. (easy) take advantage of new job opportunities.
Lifelong learning can help people stay63. (health) and independent. Many older people also feel that lifelong learning helps them stay close to young people. Lots of older people are now learning 64. to use computers.
“I want to remain active ... for my own health,” said Mr. Salinas, a 91-year-old man65._________(take) computer classes. “I see my computer learning as part of an active life and something that I can share with my family.”
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）
假定你是李华。你的英国朋友David来信说，他即将参加汉语水平考试 (Chinese Proficiency Test)，对此他感到非常紧张。请你给他回一封电子邮件，内容包括：1. 表示安慰；2. 备考建议；3. 你的祝愿。
注意：1. 词数80左右
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节及段落开头语进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。续写的词数为150左右。
Boys like to be considered to be brave, but what kind of things can be considered to be brave? It is not a question that can be answered by words, but by the actu