湖北省部分重点中学2020-2021学年高二上学期联考 英语试卷.doc

1、 湖北省部分重点中学高二年级联合考试湖北省部分重点中学高二年级联合考试 英语试题英语试题 注意事项： 1本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考 号填写在答题卡上。 2回答第第卷时，选出每小题答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案涂黑，如需改动， 用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号，写在本试卷上无效。 3回答第卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 第卷（共 55 小题，计 95 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（共 5 小题每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话。每段

2、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 遍。 1. What is the man going to do? A. To stay inside. B. To find his umbrella. C. To go out with an umbrella. 2. What is the price of the day flight? A. $360. B. $400. C. $410. 3. How will the speakers probably get to the

3、railway station? A. By taxi. B. By car. C. By subway. 4. What can we learn from the conversation? A. Mr. Jones is busy now. B. Mr. Smith has taken over Mr. Joness work. C. The man mistook Mr. Smith for Mr. Jones. 5. Why does the man make the phone call? A. Because his plane was late. B. Because his

4、office was locked. C. Because his luggage was lost. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。现在你有 10 秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。 6. How does the girl feel about making a speech?

5、 A. Nervous. B. Confident. C. Excited. 7. What did the boy do to prepare for his speech? A. He kept every word in mind. B. He wrote an 800-word passage. C. He wrote down the main points. 听下面一段对话,回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。现在你有 10 秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。 8. How did the girl know the news? A. From the newspaper. B On the

6、radio. C. On TV. 9. How many children died in the earthquake? A. About 20. B. About 4. C. About 16. 听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。现在你有 15 秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。 10. What does the woman think of the cinema? A. Terrifying. B. Dirty. C. Very hot. 11. How long does the film last? A. One hour and a half. B. Two hours

7、. C. Three hours. 12. What can you learn from the conversation? A. The man enjoys the film more than the novel. B. The woman thinks the film is as good as the novel. C. The woman enjoys the novel more than the film. 听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。现在你有 20 秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。 13. Whats the big problem of the wom

8、an? A. She doesnt know how to go to Japan. B. She isnt good at Japanese. C. She doesnt want to go to Japan. 14. Why does the man think it is a chance for the woman? A. Because she can make new friends. B. Because she can learn a new language. C. Because she can be a tour guide. 15. How can the woman

9、 learn Japanese? A. By learning from the Japanese who can speak English. B. By asking a tour guide in Japan for help. C. By attending a language school in Japan. 16. What will the speakers do next? A. Go for a walk. B. Have a drink. C. Travel together. 听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。现在你有 20 秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。

10、 17. What prizes were given last week? A. iWatches. B. Sports bags. C. Pens. 18. When was the show broadcast for the first time? A. A week ago. B. A month ago. C. A year ago. 19. What does the speaker say about the footballer? A. He can speak French. B. He has a famous wife. C. He owns a club. 20. H

11、ow will the listeners give their answers? A. By making a call. B. By writing a letter. C. By sending a postcard. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）分） 第一节（共 15 题，每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A From the tropical paradise of United StatesMiami to South Chinas innovative c

12、ity Shenzhen, The Lonely Planet released a list of top 10 cities which are worth visiting in 2019.It covers a mix of well-known and less-known destinations.Those places include second place Shenzhen,China;Novi Sad,Serbia in third place;Miami,Florida in fourth place,and Kathmandu,Nepal rounding out t

13、he top five.Lets have a brief look at some of these attractive places. Copenhagen,Denmark With its modern design,15 Michellin-starred restaurants and highly bike-friendly culture,it is not surprising that Denmarks capital has topped The Lonely Planets top 10 cities list. Copenhagens street food scen

14、e is developing fast in Refshaleon, a former industrial area with a food and craft market,Reffen. Novi Sad Serbia While Novi Sad is not a noted as the capital of Belgrade,its much more fashionable.Its home to the countrys annual EXIT! Festival,which is held each July at the 18th century-era Petrovar

15、adin Fortress. The festival contributes to a vibrant music and arts scene and a youthful atmosphere.2019 European Youth Capital was held in Novi Sad.It may be a practice run for 2021,when the city will observe the important title of European Capital of Culture. Kathmandu,Nepal Three years after it w

16、as struck by a destructive earthquake,Kathmandu is welcoming visitors to a city which is much quieter,by design. With cars banned from the historic center and motor horns banned across the Kathmandu Valley,its much quieter than it used to be in the past. 21.In which city can you enjoy riding bikes?

17、A.Shenzhen,China B.Kathmandu,Nepal C.Novi Sad,Serbia D.Copenhagen,Denmark 22.In Novi Sad,Serbia you can_. A.experience a quieter life style B.visit the food and craft market,Reffen C.try delicious food in Michellin-starred restaurant D.appreciate energetic music and art with the young people. 23.Whe

18、re does the passage most probably come from? A.A science report B.A book review C.A magazine D.A realistic novel B I was travelling with students in Barcelona,walking through the famous street La Rambla, when I noticed two guys making fun of me.I could see them on in the reflection of a mirrored bui

19、lding,making gestures with their hands to suggest how much bigger I was than the thin girl standing next to me.They painted her figure in the air like an hourglass(沙漏).Then they painted my shape like a ball.They were saying something,too,but there was only one word I could make out:Gorda.Fat woman.

20、Ive been hearing comments like this for much all my life.Maybe someone else would have yelled at them,or shrunk(畏缩) inside.But I dont get upset when this happens. I pulled out my camera,and set up a shoot.I suspect that if I met with these narrow-minded people,my words would have no effect.So,rather

21、 than using the attackers actions to beat myself up,I just prove them wrong.The camera gave me my voice. For about a year,Id been taking pictures of strangers reactions to me in public for a series I called“Wait Watchers.”My goal is to capture a wide range of social groups so I travel as much as I c

22、an.Ive photographed in Spain,Peru,Chicago,New York and Memphis.I set up my camera on a tripod(三脚架) or bench,or an assistant will take hundreds of photographs in several minutes.I then comb the images to see if I captured a reaction. And I dont get hurt when I look at the images.I feel like I am push

23、ing the stare back on to them to let people see their stare.Im fine with who I am and dont need anyones acceptance to live my life.I only get angry when I hear someone comment about my weight but I dont get the shot. Since the project started getting media attention,Ive received hundreds of emails f

24、rom people thanking me.There are so many people in the world who feel they have the right to criticize someone for the way they look.I got an email from a 15-year-old girl in Belgium who said my images made her“feel better and not care about what others think.”That made me proud.As for what the imag

25、es mean,viewers may make sense of the images as they see fit,Im trying to start a conversation. 24.Where were the two guys when the author noticed them? A.Outside the mirrored building B.On the top of the building C.Next to a mirror in the building D.In front of a mirror in the building 25.What does

26、 the author intend to get with her camera? A.Pictures of strangers B.Pictures of social groups C.Reactions to her from students D.Reactions to her from various people 26.What can be inferred about the girl in Belgium? A.She pays no attention to what others think about. B.She is often made fun of for

27、 her appearance. C.She realizes her making fun of others is wrong. D.She is beginning to feel proud of her appearance. 27.How did the author probably feel when she wrote this article? A.Upset B.Ashamed C.Unlucky D.Confident C Working from a shady balcony overlooking a vast sea, with five-star restau

28、rants and golf courses within easy reach: what better place could there be to while away the pandemic (疫情) than Barbados? Like most of its Caribbean neighbours, Barbados has been good at keeping COVID-19 out. Normally tourism brings in more than half of its foreign earnings. Now, many tourists are b

29、anned and the economy is declining. The tourism minister, Kerrie Symmonds, puts unemployment at close to 40%. The prime minister, Mia Mottley intends to introduce a “Welcome Stamp” for visitors to “work remotely in paradise” for up to a year. The idea is that if holidays are not possible, then maybe

30、 the island can attract wealthy office workers who no longer have to go to the office. Other Caribbean islands are considering competing plans; Bermuda has announced one. It did not take a pandemic for some digital workers to consider moving to a beach. But before now, it was legally difficult. Gett

31、ing a work permit or immigrant status meant weeks or months of form-filling. Workers had to pay Barbadian income taxes. The new procedure looks quick and easy by comparison. For a fee of $2,000 for one person, or $3,000 for a family, you can take your Zoom calls from a real white sandy beach, instea

32、d of merely selecting it as a virtual background. You continue paying tax according to the rules of whichever country you came from. There will be some checks on new arrivals. We do not want “the scum of the earth, but honest and respectable types”, says Mr Symmonds. Applicants must have health insu

33、rance, and the main breadwinner must earn at least $50,000. But otherwise the gates are open. “All must breathe, in this world and in this country.” says Ms Mottley. 28. The project “Welcome Stamp” is intended to _. A. help the economy recover B. create jobs for visitors C. keep COVID-19 out D. comp

34、ete against other islands 29. What is needed to apply for Welcome Stamp? A. Spending weeks to get work permit or immigrant status. B. Paying a certain amount of Barbadian income taxes. C. Paying $2,000 per person, or $3,000 per family. D. Earning at least $50,000 per family member 30. What can we le

35、arn from the text? A. Barbados is the first to put forward the plan. B. All healthy and wealthy people are welcome. C. Increasing unemployment leads to an economic decline. D. It used to be difficult for digital workers to move to Barbados. 31. What is the main idea of the text? A. Barbados provides

36、 a paradise to work remotely. B. The Caribbean islands are fighting against the pandemic. C. Office workers choose to work from the beach. D. Working abroad becomes easier than before. D If youre out for a run, what difference does it make if youre able to tough it out for another 50 seconds? If you

37、re less than a minute from the top of the hill, that extra time can make the difference between having reached your goal and snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. How do you get those extra seconds of energy? A research team at the Texes Tech University developed a study to measure what effect

38、listening to music would have on exercise tolerance. The researchers based the study on a stress testing. As part of the testing, they noted any changes in heart rate and blood pressure as participants did physically stressful exercise. The tests were done on treadmills (跑步机)， which increased in bot

39、h speed and incline (坡度) through three stages. In the final stage, the treadmills moved at 10 miles per hour at a 14-percent grade. Most of these tests were designed to last up to 40 minutes. The average gym-goers lasted 30 minutes. For this study, they divided 127 participants into two groups. One

40、listened to upbeat(快节 奏) music, while the other group had earbuds in but did not listen to music. The group that listened to music was able to outlast the non-music group by an average of 50.6 seconds. Again, being able to go an extra minute may seem like a no-brainer. but “after 30 minutes, you fee

41、l like you are running up a mountain, so even being able to go 50 seconds longer means a lot, said the studys lead author, Waseem Shami, MD. The study has confirmed something runners and gym-goers have suspected for years: Listening to music during workout can be beneficial to your endurance. Our fi

42、ndings strengthen the idea that upbeat music can help you exercise longer and stick with a daily exercise routine, said Shami. When doctors are recommending exercise, they might suggest listening to music, too. 32. Why did Shamis team conduct the research? A. To test the effect of music on health. B

43、. To know the cause of failure in sports. C. To improve runners exercise tolerance. D. To record the body change of participants 33. What did the researchers find about the participants in the stress testing? A. They ran much faster than average runners. B. They created a new record of indoor sports

44、. C. They could run a little longer with music on. D. They all enjoyed extreme physical challenge 34. What do the underlined words “a no-brainer” mean in paragraph 4? A. A dull activity. B. A foolish action. C. A demanding task. D. An easy practice 35. What did Shami suggest us doing in the last par

45、agraph ? A. Developing a daily exercise routine. B. Listening to music while working out C Participating in physical stress testing. D. Taking exercise as doctors recommend. 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多 余选项。 Is it difficult for you to fall asleep at night, a

46、nd almost impossible to get up in the morning? Oversleeping is often caused by a lack of sleep or a restless nighttime routine(习惯)._36_ Luckily, we can do something with oversleeping. _37_ Hitting the snooze (打盹) button on the alarm in the morning for five more minutes sleep can be a lot of peoples

47、choice. However, when you hit snooze, your brain goes even deeper into your sleep cycle. By the time you hit “snooze” several more times, and finally wake up, you will feel even more tired than if you got up with your alarm. So, if possible, instead of having your alarm close to your bed, put your a

48、larm clock somewhere that forces you to get out of bed. Besides, make morning routine positive. _38_ Treat the morning like a positive experience and look forward to your day. Adjust sleep habits Do a relaxing activity before bed. _39_ Then, keep your bedroom dark. Put up heavy curtains or shades to block the light from windows. You can also use a sleep mask to cover your eyes to help you sleep. Talk to your doctor When everything is tried but in vain, then speak to your doctor about problems with oversleeping. Your doctor may get you tested for sleep disorders. _40