鄂州市部分高中教科研协作体期中联考
高二英语试卷
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0. 5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0. 5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第一册 Units 1~4。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30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 is the man looking for
A. A book. B. A seat. C. A friend.
2. What did the woman do last night
A. She took care of her mother. B. She finished her homework. C. She went to see the doctor.
3. Why does the woman thank the man
A. He lent her some money.
B. He sent her to the Lost and Found.
C. He returned the money she had lost.
4. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Wait until tomorrow. B. Use her DVD instead. C. Make a copy by himself.
5. Where had the woman planned to spend the summer
A. In China. B. In Canada. C. In the Philippines.
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、7题。
6. What does the man take besides the Morning Post
A. The New Yorkers. B. Newsweek. C. New Scientists.
7. How much should the man pay in total
A. $1. B. $2. 50. C. $3. 50.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the man doing now
A. Having a class. B. Doing a survey. C. Buying a piece of newspaper.
9. Where does the woman usually get the news
A. From TV. B. From newspapers. C. From her cell phone.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their travel plan. B. A TV program. C. The local attractions.
11. What might the weather be like in Eastern England tomorrow evening
A. Snowy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.
12. When will it be foggy in the southwest of England
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. A couple.
14. How often does the man attend the boxing class
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
15. What's the woman up to these days
A. Selling books. B. Playing in a rock band. C. Attending a boxing class.
16. What does the woman think of her busy life
A. Interesting. B. Tiring. C. Surprising.
听第10段材料，回答第17 至20题。
17. How many children are there in Lily's family
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.
18. What was Lily before she came to London
A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A driver.
19. What did Lily experience when she first came to London
A. She met her old friends. B. She was short of money. C. She bought a good apartment.
20. What can we learn about Lily
A. She is already married. B. She is confident of life. C. Her sisters work in London.
第二部分 阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Most Popular National Parks in the US
Mount Rainier National Park
Located in Washington, Mount Rainier National Park is America's fifth-oldest national park. Visit in the spring, and you'll see waterfalls; come in the summer, and you'll enjoy wildflowers; or arrive in the fall when the leaves put on a colorful show.
Joshua Tree National Park
Named for the trees native to the park, 1, 200-square-mile Joshua Tree National Park in California is slightly larger than the state of Rhode Island. Much of the park is wilderness and includes parts of two deserts, the higher Mojave Desert and the lower Colorado Desert. There are 12 self-guided nature trails (小径) , some as short as a half-mile, perfect for young children.
Bryce Canyon (峡谷) National Park
Despite its name, Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah is not a canyon at all. Instead, it is a collection of giant natural rocks up to 150 feet high. The red, orange and white colors of the rocks make for breathtakingviews throughout the park. You can explore the rock formations on a scenic drive or up close and personally on a hike.
Grand Teton National Park
Located in Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park is home to various wildlife like bears, moose, otters and elk. There are several standout hiking trails. This park is connected to Yellowstone National Park by the JohnD. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway, so it's incredibly easy to visit both parks in one trip.
21. Where is Joshua Tree National Park
A. In Wyoming. B. In Washington. C. In California. D. In Utah.
22. What is Bryce Canyon National Park famous for
A. Unique rocks. B. Various wildlife. C. Huge waterfalls. D. Mojave Desert.
23. Which of the following is closest to Yellowstone National Park
A. Joshua Tree National Park. B. Mount Rainier National Park.
C. Bryce Canyon National Park. D. Grand Teton National Park.
B
Finnish Lapland, in the far north of Europe, is home to some 180, 000 people and around 200, 000 reindeer (驯鹿) . The animals live wild but each one has an owner, identified by a mark on its ear. Anne Ollila, 50, one of 4, 000 such owners, works in the Finnish part of this region with her husband and two adult sons and their families. They farm the animals mainly for meat, but reindeer tourism has also become an important source of income.
Ollila lives 80 kilometres inside the Arctic Circle, an hour from Lapland's capital city, Rovaniemi, and seven kilometres from her nearest neighbour. Summer days—when the reindeer raisers earmark newborn reindeer—are long and in June the sun never sets. At that time Ollila sleeps during the day and walks up to 20 kilometres a night through the forest, making the most of the cooler temperatures to do her work but having to endure large groups of insects along the way.
In deepest winter, there is little daylight. Many grasslands are frozen and the reindeer move into the forest for protection against wolves and golden eagles—the birds can kill an adult reindeer.
Ollila and her family offer tourists reindeer experiences through their company Reindeer Journey. Visitors can get close to the animals in the wild or at their farm, watching them being trained to pull sledges (雪橇) or take a sleigh ride.
“Reindeer are very smart animals, ” Ollila says. “They have different personalities, and some are very funny. ” One of her favourites is Rocky, named after the movie boxing legend. “He's very curious and always in trouble, ” she says. “He once got himself stuck in tree branches and had to be lifted out, and he has been known to walk off with his owners' drying underwear. ”
Ollila gave up her job as a sociology researcher at the University of Lapland in 2010 to devote herself to raising reindeer. “I love the environment, the animals and the freedom, ” she says. “Also, I have a sense of belonging to something bigger than me, to a way of life through the generations. ”
24. What does the underlined word“endure” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Go away with. B. Put up with. C. Look forward to. D. Catch up with.
25. Why do the reindeer move into the forest in winter according to the text
A. To protect themselves. B. To find their owners.
C. To get earmarked. D. To avoid cold temperatures.
26. What does Ollila think of Rocky
A. He is afraid of his owner. B. He is a famous filmmaker.
C. He is interested in planting trees. D. He is a troublemaker.
27. What can we infer about Ollila from the last paragraph
A. She has been a sociology researcher since 2010. B. She has long been tired of raising reindeer.
C. She has a deep feeling for nature. D. She had no chance to receive a college education.
C
Over the years, movies and books have used tornadoes to sweep their characters off to magical lands, to destroy entire cities, or to defeat a superhero's dangerous super villain (恶棍) . All of these tornadoes have one thing in common: They are incredibly powerful. They can have wind speeds over 300 miles per hour (mph) , grow over a mile wide, and travel over 50 miles. They are incredibly dangerous and should be avoided at all costs.
Scientists can't go inside tornadoes, which means that they are extremely hard to research. As a result, we know surprisingly little about them. In order to tell how powerful a tornado is, scientists look at how much destruction it causes. Scientists then rank the tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale (级别) (EF-Scale) , which ranges fromEF0 to EF5. For example, a tornado that only damages trees but doesn't significantly damage buildings would be rated EFO with wind speeds between 65 and 85 mph. A tornado that blows away buildings and tears up sidewalks, on the other hand, would be rated EF5 with wind speeds over 200 mph.
The most powerful tornado in United States history occurred near Oklahoma City in 1999. It had wind speeds over 310 mph, the highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth. A tornado with wind speeds that high can not only pick up and throw automobiles, but also knock over trains and tear up roadways.
Luckily for anyone living in an area that experiences the occasional tornadoes, they usually only last one to ten minutes. More powerful tornadoes can last over an hour in the right conditions, but they are very rare.
If you find yourself experiencing a tornado, find a safe place inside, like an interior hall, basement or closet. Stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall on you, and lie on your stomach with your hands protecting the back of your head. Having a tornado emergency plan is extremely important as tornadoes can appear very quickly. Make sure to listen to the radio or television to stay updated on serious weather patterns in your area.
28. Which of the following is probably the wind speed of an EF4 tornado
A. 200 mph. B. 85 mph. C. 65 mph. D. 310 mph.
29. What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 3
A. Oklahoma City had no trains in 1999. B. American cars need developing.
C. Tornadoes can do great harm. D. The strongest tornado occurred in the UK.
30. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. What to do during a tornado. B. How a tornado forms.
C. What a tornado is. D. How to recognize a tornado.
31. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A guidebook. B. A science report. C. A movie review. D. A history book.
D
When Adele released (发行) her 2011 single Someone Like You, this bittersweet song is popular with millions worldwide. More than a decade later, it remains one of her most popular songs. Her artistry, as well as that of many others who have mastered the art of making listeners feel moved with slow and emotional beats, has a way of managing the emotional pain of heartbreak and loss.
Listening to favorite songs could also reduce people's feelings of pain, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research. And the most effective pain relievers were found to be sad songs detailing bittersweet and emotional experiences.
“It doesn't take the place of medicine when you have a headache, but music can help reduce your pain, ” said Patrick Stroman, a professor at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. He didn't join in the study. “Unlike other medications, ” he noted, “there is no side effect or risk in listening to music (just keep the volume at a reasonable level) . ”
The small study invited 63 young adults to bring one of their favorite songs. The researchers also had the young adults pick one of seven songs that the team considered relaxing and were unfamiliar to the study participants. All the while, the researchers stuck a hot object—similar to the pain of a boiling hot teacup on the participants' skin—to their left inner forearms. When rating their experiences, people were more likely to report feeling less pain when listening to their favorite songs compared with hearing the unfamiliar relaxing songs.
With millions of songs available, one person's favorite song is likely not the same as another. After interviewing the participants about the song they brought and their rating of pain, the researchers found people who listened to bittersweet and moving songs felt less pain than when they listened to songs with calming or cheerful themes.
“It's a very cool result, ” said lead study author Darius Valevicius, a doctoral student of neurosciences at the University of Montreal. “I think it's why I myself and probably many people choose to listen to bittersweet or even spiritual music. ”
32. Why does the author mention Adele in the first paragraph
A. To reach a conclusion. B. To provide the background.
C. To offer a suggestion. D. To lead in the topic.
33. What is Stroman's attitude to the effect of listening to music
A. Doubtful. B. Unconcerned. C. Unclear. D. Positive.
34. What did the participants do in the new study
A. They made various kinds of teacups. B. They interviewed many musicians.
C. They reported their feelings of pain. D. They picked out the music they don't like.
35. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. When Is the Best Time to Listen to Music
B. Certain Types of Music Could Help You Feel Less Pain
C. The Best Way to Reduce Pain Might Be to Write Music
D. How Do You Create Popular Songs Quickly
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 there a right or wrong way on how to view art Whether we admit it or not, we've all had that moment of uncertainty while viewing art. However, that you're not an expert doesn't mean you can't understand art. 36 .
Determine the basics
When you first see an artwork, identify some basic information about it. Try to determine its medium (材料) . If it's a painting, see if you can figure out the type of paint used. 37 . These observations can build a foundation for better understanding.
38
Artists are masters of drawing attention. They usually have a plan for how your vision should move across the artwork. Taking note of what you notice first is a useful way to begin your experience. For example, it is said that Renaissance artists would refer to their paintings as “machines”. Their intention was to allow viewers to move their eyes smoothly through the work of art with clarity (清晰) and balance.
Do some homework
You don't need a background in art to appreciate it, but having some knowledge doesn't hurt, either. If a work of art catches your attention, do a little research, read an exhibition's catalogue (目录) or speak to the art team. 39 .
Feel the artwork
40 . Is the artwork artful or dramatic How does it affect your feelings Do you feel sad, happy or angry These questions require immediate reactions. They can be subjective, but they are worth considering, because art is about the artist communicating and expressing ideas.
A. Notice your eye movements
B. Spend some time with artists
C. All these can deepen your appreciation
D. Recognize your feelings as you first view the art
E. You can also identify the artist and when it was created
F. Try these tips next time you're viewing art, and they might help you
G. You'd be surprised by the knowledge you can acquire when interpreting art
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My family spend our Sunday evenings writing postcards to put smiles on the faces of people living with cancer. We began doing it through a 41 that helps patients. It started as a way for my daughter Ella to volunteer for the Duke of Edinburgh's Silver Award. When Ella started writing, my husband said, “Why don't we all get active ” We were at first surprised by the idea, but then we started to get excited about it. 42 , it developed into a (n) 43 for the whole family.
Now every Sunday evening, I say“postcards, people” and we all 44 around the kitchen table and write together. We think it is a 45 way to put a smile on someone's face.
We have 46 some friends and family because of cancer, which played a key role in us wanting to take part in the 47 . Sometimes we may 48 about something that we have attended. Sometimes it's more about the gardening and the weather and we may comment on the art or people on the 49 we are writing on. The postcards are given to the charity From Me to You as part of its “donate a letter” program, which sees them 50 by the charity, filtered (过滤) , repackaged and delivered to hospitals, cancer centres or 51 at home.
I hope to 52 others to take part. It's so 53 , but can have such an impact and I just think we need to reignite (重燃) the 54 of a letter. Something handwritten is so lovely and 55 and cannot be copied in an email or text.
41. A. situation B. church C. charity D. country
42. A. Usually B. Hopefully C. Absolutely D. Eventually
43. A. activity B. institution C. conclusion D. theory
44. A. walk up B. sit down C. get out D. come off
45. A. strange B. comic C. fortunate D. nice
46. A. lost B. sent C. missed D. made
47. A. game B. incident C. project D. design
48. A. talk B. write C. learn D. hear
49. A. postcard B. handbook C. brochure D. newspaper
50. A. drawn B. typed C. read D. printed
51. A. masters B. volunteers C. organizers D. individuals
52. A. inspire B. require C. leave D. command
53. A. popular B. simple C. boring D. obvious
54. A. faith B. study C. love D. sale
55. A. normal B. academic C. natural D. personal
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。
Penjing is an ancient Chinese art form of 56 (create) landscape scenes on a miniature scale (微型比例) . This art form is also known by the name penzai. The scenes feature living plants 57 artists and care-takers attentively shape and tend to express emotion.
Dating all the way back 58 the 1st Century AD and perhaps even earlier, practitioners of Daoist mysticism have tried to create landscape scenes in miniature. People see it as 59 way to focus on and increase the properties we might experience at full-size sights.
In Chinese, “pen” means pot, and “jing” is translated as landscape or scenery. When 60 (do) well, these artworks are living odes (颂歌) to nature, conveying a respect and appreciation for the natural world 61 (deep) rooted in traditional Chinese culture.
Penjing is an artistic style that creates a wild, natural aesthetic (美感) . Plantlife is on display in a controlled landscape form. Miniature landscapes are a 62 (popularity) art form around the world today, attracting children, botanists 63 art collectors alike.
China is big. With that scale comes regional personality and 64 (different) . The art of Penjing 65 (reflect) these distinctions, with particular styles of Penjing different between geographical and cultural locations. This includes Lingnan style, Taiwan style, Shanghai style and Yangzhou style.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你市博物馆将举办主题为“面向未来”的科技展。请给你校的留学生 Robert写封邮件，邀请他参加。内容包括：
1. 展览的时间、地点；
2. 展览的内容；
3. 期待参加。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Robert,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Harper, a lovely 6-year-old, was excited about the upcoming father-daughter dance at her school. It was an event where dads and daughters would dress up and dance together, creating beautiful memories. Harper couldn't wait to wear her favorite dress and dance with her dad, who was her best friend and hero. She would often talk about how much she loved spending time with him, and the dance was the highlight of her year.
In the afternoon, when Harper returned home, eager to share more details about the dance with her family, she found the atmosphere unusual. Her dad, who was usually the life of the party at home, was missing. Her mom and brother had worried looks on their faces. Harper's excitement quickly turned into concern and she asked what had happened.
Her mom then explained that her dad had met with an accident earlier in the day. Thankfully, it wasn't serious, but it had left him with an injury that needed rest. The doctor had advised him against any strenuous (费力的) activities. When Harper heard the news, she was very worried about her father. At the same time, Harper was deeply disappointed when she realized that her father would not be able to attend the dance with her. The father-daughter dance meant so much to her that she couldn't imagine not having her father around.
One day later, her father returned from the hospital. Harber was so happy to see him that she kept asking him about his injuries. Dad had also heard about her dance and felt sorry for not being able to go with her. Harber was reminded of her sadness and burst into tears. That's when Harper's older brother, Micah, who was only 11 without any dancing experience, came up with an idea. He said he would go to the dance with Harper instead of their dad.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The whole family was full of doubts about the idea. _______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When the night of the dance came, Harper and Micah were a little nervous. ____________________________
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鄂州市部分高中教科研协作体期中联考·高二英语试卷
参考答案、提示及评分细则
听力部分录音稿
(Text 1)
M: Excuse me. Is this seat taken
W: I don't think so. That man has got his books and notes and left a few minutes ago.
(Text 2)
M: Why don't you hand in your homework Could you give me the reason
W: I'm sorry, Mr. Wang. I was taking care of my mother all night yesterday. She was badly ill.
(Text 3)
M: Does this bill belong to you
W: Oh, thanks. I've just lost five pounds.
M: I'm glad that I've found the owner, otherwise I would have to go to the Lost and Found.
(Text 4)
M: Is there anyone available to help make a copy of my DVD
W: No, not until tomorrow. But you can do it yourself by following the instructions on the computer.
(Text 5)
M: Are you going to spend the summer in the Philippines
W: No. There are many typhoons there. I'd planned to go to Canada, but my children begged me to take them to China, and I agreed. (Text 6)
M: Good morning. I'd like to buy a copy of today's Morning Post.
W: Yes. Here it is.
M: Thank you. How much is it
W: Morning Post It's one dollar.
M: One dollar. OK. I'm also looking for The New Yorkers. Do you have it
W: Certainly, sir. Here is the latest issue.
M: How much is it
W: That's $2. 50.
M: OK, I'll take both of them.
(Text 7)
M: I have to do a survey for my class. I decided to find out how people of our age get their news. Could you tell me how often do you watch the news
W: Well, actually, I never watch the news on TV.
M: So, how and where do you get the news Do you read the newspaper
W: Not really. Well, once a month I read the China Daily in my English class, but it's no longer news by the time I read it. Usually, I get news reports sent to me on my mobile phone.
(Text 8)
W: Alex, I'll help Emma with her packing.
M: Don't worry. We have to change our plan. We may not go to Scotland, perhaps Wales or England.
W: Why
M: The weather. It's time to watch the weather forecast for tomorrow. We can decide after the weather forecast.
W: OK.
M: Listen. Northern Scotland will be cold and there may be snow over high ground. Eastern England will be generally dry and it will be a bright clear day with sunshine. But it may rain during the evening.
W: In the southwest of England it may be foggy during the morning. But in the afternoon it will be clear. It may be windy later in the day.
M: Now where are we going
W: It's up to you.
(Text 9)
W: Hi, Jim. How's it going
M: Not bad, Julie, thanks, but I'm pretty busy with my work these days.
W: Oh, really Do you have any time for yourself
M: Not much, mainly evenings.
W: So, what do you usually do in the evenings
M: Well, I attend a boxing class three times a week.
W: Boxing! Hey, that sounds pretty interesting.
M: Yeah, I'm really into it. So how about you, Julie
W: Well, life's pretty busy for me these days.
M: Really With what
W: With school. And I play in a rock band.
M: A rock band Cool. How often do you play
W: We practice twice a week and we play in clubs sometimes on weekends, too.
M: Um, sounds like your week is pretty full.
W: Yeah, but it makes life interesting.
(Text 10)
W: My name is Lily and I was born in Mexico in 1978. As a child I was a good girl and a good student. My parents were proud of me. My father is a driver who has driven for 25 years, and my mother is an English teacher. I have two elder sisters and a younger brother. They all work in New York and are married. I am the only one that is still single in my family. I studied in a college before I came here. Now I am a teacher. When I first came to London, I met a lot of difficulties. I didn't know anyone here and didn't have enough money with me. I couldn't afford to live in a hotel and even couldn't pay for my food. I lived on the street for about two weeks before I can earn a living and live in a good apartment. I think as long as we don't give up, life will become better.
参考答案
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24. B 25. A 26. D
27. C
28. A 29. C 30. A31. B
32. D 33. D 34. C 35. B
36. F 37. E 38. A 39. C 40. D
41. C 42. D
43. A 44. B 45. D 46. A 47. C 48. B 49. A 50. C 51. D 52. A “53. B 54. C “55. D
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57. that/ which 58. to 59. a/ one 60. done
61. deeply 62. popular 考63. and 64. difference 65. reflects 第一节
One possible version:
Dear Robert,
Hearing that you are interested in future technology, I'm writing to invite you to the Facing the Future tech exhibition at our city museum this Saturday.
The exhibition will showcase many leading-edge technologies, including AI, robotics and sustainable energy solutions. It's a great opportunity to explore the latest innovations and their potential impact on our future.
I'd love for you to join me at this event. It promises to be both educational and entertaining. Please let me know if you're interested, and I'll send you more details.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version:
The whole family was full of doubts about the idea. But Micah's actions quickly put his parents at ease and made young Harper look forward to the dance again. Every day after school, Micah watched dance videos online to learn how to dance and practiced with his sister over and over again. With practice, their dance became more and more smooth, and the two people got better and better together. Micah even asked their mom for help with the hard parts. He was working hard to make the dance a fun and special time for Harper and all their friends at school.
When the night of the dance came, Harper and Micah were a little nervous. As they started dancing, everyone watched them and was impressed. People saw how much Micah cared for his sister, and it made everyone feel good. The two of them had a great time dancing, and it turned out to be a wonderful night that they, and everyone who saw them, would remember for a long time. This father-daughter dance was meaningful for the family.
