江苏省苏州市苏州高新一中2020-2021学年高二下学期期初考试英语试题（word无答案，无听力音频无文字材料）

苏州高新区第一中学2020-2021学年第二学期高二期初考试
英 语
（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分）
选择题部分
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，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. What do the speakers see in the water?
A. A shark. B. A fish. C. A turtle.
2. What is the time now?
A. 8:00. B. 7:40. C. 8:20.
3. What color shirt will the man wear to the party?
A. White. B. Orange. C. Blue.
4. How did the man feel about the game?
A. Confident. B. Surprised. C. Scared.
5. How many people will see a movie together?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
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，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. Where did the woman spend her childhood?
A. In a city. B. In a town. C. In the countryside.
7. Who taught the man how to fish?
A. His grandfather. B. His brother. C. His father.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A house. B. A ship. C. A tower.
9. Where are the speakers?
A. In Poland. B. In America. C. In Sweden.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How long does the festival run in total?
A. For 3 days. B. For 4 days. C. For 5 days.
11. What are the speakers going to see first?
A. A band. B. A short film. C. A poet.
12. What does the man suggest the woman buy her sister?
A. A ticket. B. A piece of clothing. C. A drum stick.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends. B. Co-workers. C. Boss and employee.
14. Where is Jack now?
A. At a hotel. B. At the airport. C. At a restaurant.
15. What will Jack do this afternoon?
A. Call Susan. B. Have a meeting. C. Pick up his parents.
16. When will Jack arrive at Susan’s house?
A. At about 4:00 p.m.
B. At about 5:00 p.m.
C. At about 6:00 p.m.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the average height of Salt Lake City?
A. 4327 feet above sea level.
B. 200 feet above sea level.
C. 110.4 feet above sea level.
18. What was Salt Lake City officially called before 1868?
A. “Great Salt Lake”.
B. “Great Salt Lake City”.
C. “Crossroads of the West”.
19. What brought economic growth to Salt Lake City in the early 1900s?
A. The sports game.
B. The tourist industry.
C. The construction of railroad.
20. What is Salt Lake City surrounded by?
A. The ocean. B. Rivers. C. Mountains.
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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Perhaps you are a corporate manager who is about to attend a few business dinners in China, or maybe you are meeting your significant other' s family at a dinner in Shanghai. Either way, you can be sure that lots of drinking is involved during these Chinese social events.
What you will be drinking.
Baijiu- Also called sorghum wine, baijiu is the drink of choice for business dinners in China. The most popular brand of baijiu is Maotai, which can be as strong as 60% alcohol-by-volume （compared to an average vodka at 40% ABV).
Red wine-Red wine has increased in popularity at Chinese dinner tables in recent years along with the rising interest in luxury goods.
Beer-Popular Chinese beer brands include Tsingtao and Harbin Beer, which are crisp, refreshing lagers(淡啤酒） that can cool the burning sensations from drinking baijiu.
Courage, quantity, and quality
It's perfectly all right if you get drunk, and if you leave sober, your hosts might think they've failed to show the proper hospitality.
The bottom line is, it's best if you drink whatever they give you. This is called jiudan-“drink courage". Of course, having jiudan doesn't automatically mean you have a good jiuliang-“drinking capacity" or the ability to hold your drink. But this really doesn't matter, as long as you have good jiupin-“drink manners" or the way you behave when drunk. Ideally you'll have all three, but if you don't, the first one is the most important.
General etiquette
When clinking glasses, the junior people should always hold their glasses lower than those of senior folks. Also, if you are late for the party, you are expected to punish yourself by drinking.
Lastly, it is considered extremely rude to refuse a drink after someone toasts you. Of course,
“drying your glass" is considered the utmost respect at the dinner table.
21. What is beer more likely to serve as at Chinese dinner tables?
A. Appetizer. B. Primary drink. C. Secondary drink. D. After-dinner drink.
22. What policy should you follow when drinking in China?
A. Under no circumstances should you get drunk.
B. If you don't love the drink offered, you can say no.
C. You have to get drunk to show respect for your host.
D. Drink courage matters most when you drink with others.
23. What is the proper behavior for a young adult over 18 at Chinese dinner tables?
A. Refusing a drink if you don't want it.
B. Drinking yourself under the table when late.
C. Holding your glass lower when toasting seniors.
D. Toasting seniors as many times as you can.
B
Even with wonderful friends, family and a partner, I don't always want to be surrounded by people. “Table for one? Or will someone else be joining you?” A dinner reservation（预订）for one person never fails to raise a few eyebrows. I actively choose to spend time alone when possible. But not everyone has the luxury of choosing to be alone, of course, many are forced into one-on-one time because they have no one.
But for those of us who spend our days surrounded by colleagues in the workplace, our evenings and weekends with family, friends and partners, all the while being constantly bombarded by WhatsApp, social media and email, time to ourselves can be a rare treat. Time to yourself not only gives you the chance to do practical things you don't normally get round to but also the activities your pals don't want to do. In a less real way, spending time alone also allows-or perhaps forces- you to sit with your own thoughts, to think about things that might normally be drowned out by conversation and the noise of companionship. When you're alone you get time to think without purpose.
It is worth noting that I'm a real introvert(性格内向者），so perhaps sitting alone with my thoughts--- refilling my energy reserves--- might just be indulging（沉溺）personality traits that others don't have. But I believe more people could benefit from it.
Given this constant social conditioning since childhood that we should be surrounded by people, it's no wonder many hesitate to press forward at the idea of spending time alone--- a sign we've failed at climbing that social ladder. And if you're an extrovert（性格外向者）who gets their energy from other people, this must be even harder. But as someone who has come to love spending time alone, even when there are many wonderful souls in my life I can spend time with, I wish more people would give solo a go.
Reservation for one, please.
24. What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A. The author wants to be alone all the time.
B. The author feels bored with family and friends.
C. Surrounded by people, the author still feels lonely.
D. Reserving a table for one will draw disapproving looks.
25. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. The benefits of alone time.
B. The weaknesses of social media.
C. The definition（定义）of being alone.
D. The ways of spending time alone.
26.How does an introvert regain their energy according to the author?
A. By eating delicious food.
B. By reflecting on their own thoughts.
C. By socializing with others.
D. By reading their favourite books.
27.The last sentence "Reservation for one, please." is intended to
A. quote others' words
B. answer the waiter's question
C. excite the readers' appetite
D. stress the author's determination
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Early data from Israel suggests Covid-19 infection rates began to decrease among a group of vaccine(疫苗）recipients two weeks after they received the first shot of Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE's vaccine, offering important insights to other countries as they roll out their own campaigns.
The small country-whose roughly nine million population is about the size of New York City's-has vaccinated nearly a fourth of its population in just under a month,the first country to hit that mark as it fights an upsurge(激增） in new infections.
Israel's largest health-care provider, Clalit Health Services, compared test positivity rates among 200,000 people over 60 who received the vaccine with 200,000 that didn't. Until day 14, there was little difference between the two groups. But after that, the data showed a 33% fall in infection rates among those who had already been vaccinated compared with those who hadn't. Clalit noted that the number of people infected was statistically significant, but said it wouldn't release final numbers until its study is published.
Pfizer says people must receive both doses of the vaccine for it to be fully effective. In Pfizer's trials, the vaccine was shown to take about 12 days before it started to protect people. The Clalit study suggests that the first dose could reduce infections among those vaccinated as early as two weeks after injection.
Israel, like many other countries, has given priority to those over 60 in the first stage of its vaccination drive,making the group the best fit for study. Nearly three out of four people in this age group have received the first dose of the vaccine since Israel's campaign began on Dec.20.
Israel has committed to providing Pfizer with real-time data about their vaccine,from effectiveness to side effects,which Israeli officials said helped it obtain early supply from the vaccine maker. Separately,Israel's Health Ministry published data about side effects from the vaccine, saying they were similar in frequency and character to other vaccinations given to its people.
28.What does the underlined part "hit that mark" refer to?
A. Winning the intense battle against Covid-19.
B. Getting most Israelis vaccinated in the shortest time.
C. Vaccinating one quarter of Israelis in less than one month.
D. Ensuring 25% of Israelis are given both doses of the vaccine.
29. What does Clalit think of the number of newly infected people in Israel?
A. It has been perfectly satisfactory.
B. It should be released to the public.
C. It will play a decisive role in further study.
D. It is of great importance in terms of statistics.
30. Pfizer agrees to put Israel on its priority list on condition that
A. Israel provides timely feedback
B. Israel vaccinates its seniors first
C. Israel reports side effects regularly
D. Israel publishes its data as instructed
31. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. The Pfizer Vaccine Proves Safe
B. Old People Get Vaccinated in Israel
C. Data Suggests Vaccine Effective
D. Israel Succeeds in Fighting Covid-19
D
As I walked into the primary school, I looked down at my new black Mary Jane shoes—I wanted to be anywhere in the world but Fountain Inn Elementary School.
I stood at Mrs. Blackstone’s door. Before I tried the great escape, the wooden door suddenly opened to the loud voice of Mrs. Blackstone, my new fifth grade teacher.
“We’ve been waiting for you!” She said loudly. With a smile my mom walked away and I was left standing in front of a group of students.
Over the next few days, Mrs. Blackstone made it her job to find me a new best friend. During history lessons, when I didn’t want to speak in front of the class, she’d not only call on me but have me stand up to address my classmates.
One spring afternoon, Mrs. Blackstone asked me to stay after class.
“I’d like to speak with you, Amanda.”
My mind raced. Had I made a bad grade? Had I hurt someone’s feelings?
“Are you enjoying your new school?” She sat comfortably behind her desk.
“I want to tell you something, between you and me, not to be shared with anyone else.” With her eyebrows raised she continued, “I see something special in you. The way you communicate with others, the kindness you show—I think you have great potential to be something very important.”
I listened attentively to every word.
“I’ve been a teacher for over twenty-five years; I can see it. But you must believe in yourself. That’s very important. Remember that and you’ll go far.”
She then hugged me and said, “See you tomorrow.”
Her singsong voice was music to my ears that day. I walked out of her class, not staring at my Mary Jane shoes, but looking straight ahead with my head high. My teacher saw something special in me!
32. The author went to school unwillingly most probably because she 　　　　.?
A. did not like to study at all
B. often made low grades at school
C. felt embarrassed wearing her new shoes to school
D. was treated rudely by her classmates
33.The underlined word “address” in Paragraph 4 probably means “　　　　”.?
A. speak to B. deal with C. look at D. play with
34.When the author was asked to stay behind, she felt 　　　　.?
A. embarrassed B. nervous C. disappointed D. excited
35.Why did Mrs. Blackstone have a good talk with the author?
A. To inform the author of her potential.
B. To make the author feel cared and loved.
C. To help the author to realize her mistakes.
D. To encourage the author to be confident.
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。
One of the best ways to keep in touch with your inner soul is by writing. 36 You needn’t worry about choosing your words carefully so as not to hurt anyone. You can choose to record everyday happenings of your daily life, or the special events. You can put down your thoughts, ideas or feelings. Writing is your conversation with yourself.
When you start a diary, you can be yourself on those pages, understanding yourself as well as others. We often fail to read social cues, facial expressions, body language, etc. 37 It’s like reading a book, where you understand the characters and situations easily, except, the characters are you and your acquaintances, and the situations are real.
38 On a daily basis, we go through several confusions. We often get confused with too many thoughts in our head. Writing helps to organize them. Things we are unable to process, feelings we are unable to recognize – they find a definition and recognition.
When you write a diary, you also leave yourself something to look at later. Have you ever found a letter, a copy, or just a gift that has made you go back in time? Have you ever found a piece of your life, a memory of the past, missing? In your diary, you revisit the moments you have been through and how you have come out of them stronger. 39
So make it a habit to write a diary. Write to keep a record. Write to develop your language. Write to accept failure. 40 Write for no reason, because writing a diary is one of the best lifestyle choices, which will help you become your own friend.
A. However, when we write it down, things become easy and clear.
B. Thus, writing helps analyze a situation, too.
C. Maintaining your own diary doesn’t have any rules.
D. Write to recognize success.
E. A diary is a silent witness to your changes and developments.
F. As our thoughts pour out naturally, the diary acts like the silent listener.
G. Besides, writing helps us to clear our mind.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
On Friday, New Year’s Day, Wang Renqiu, a 33-year-old man from Hunan Province, 41 a 2021 New Year’s greeting video on TikTok（抖音）.
While Wang looks 42 in the video, standing in front of his recreational vehicle in a heavy snow in Cuneo, Italy, it was 43 never part of his plan to be there during the New Year holiday. “I never 44 that a sudden severe pandemic（疫情）would disturb my travel plans and trap me and my friends in Europe.” said Wang.
On October 22, 2019, Wang and some friends 45 from Changsha, planning to spend nearly five 46 driving across Eurasia. They spent half a month 47 Pakistan, entering Iran, Turkey, and other European countries 48 finally reaching Iceland in January.
49 most of his friends who flew back home due to the pandemic locally, Wang and his friend Ye Zi chose to continue their 50 by driving the RV. Wang said most people on the trip he met were very nice and 51 . Nino, a French man, for example, who learned about their 52 from a local newspaper, sought them out and invited them to his house.
“After experiencing so much over the year, what I want to share the most is that we humans need more sincere 53 , mutual trust and friendship.”
54 , Wang and Ye Zi are staying at Cuneo. They plan to return home by following their original 55 and have more interactions with people from different countries.
41. A. posted B. reported C. found D. adopted
42. A. upset B. amazed C. annoyed D. happy
43. A. occasionally B. directly C. actually D. gradually
44. A. decided B. expected C. realized D. promised
45. A. took off B. put off C. turned off D. set off
46. A. weeks B. years C. months D. days
47. A. searching B. leaving C. crossing D. escaping
48. A. while B. after C. when D. before
49. A. Unlike B. Without C. Despite D. Besides
50. A. experience B. journey C. race D. position
51. A. warm-hearted B. hard-working C. strong-willed D. absent-minded
52. A. notice B. story C. pause D. lesson
53. A. appreciation B. impression C. motivation D. communication
54. A. Currently B. Eventually C. Initially D. Suddenly
55. A. field B. pattern C. route D. choice
非选择题部分
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
Do you really want to be happy? Everyone says yes, but do you know the approach 56. ____ happiness is giving to others? Some of us may feel that if we give too much, our generosity will 57. ________ (take) advantage of by others. However, people who see your good intentions as weakness are in the 58. ________ (minor).
Danny Thomas said, “Success in life has 59. ________ to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.” So why not start with you and me right now?
You can donate anything without 60. ________ (seek) reward. This is good for you and those 61. ________ receive your acts of 62. ________ (kind). Every time you give, you will receive – even if you are not looking for a reward. You will find your donations won’t make you poor. As a result of this, you will see most people, naturally, pay you back.
You should also take the time to be polite to all of the people 63. ________ (perform) services for you. Once you do, you would be surprised at how many of them will go out of their way to give you good service. If you establish sincerity and trust 64. ________ you go, you will be loved by your fellow man. As Mohammed said, “A person’s true wealth is the good he or she 65. ________ (do) in the world.”
第三节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
认真阅读下列各题，根据所给中文提示或首字母，写出1个语义通顺语法正确的单词。
66. With ice melting worldwide, some species, such as polar bears, have difficulty a ▲ to the environment.
67. The qualities that teenagers consider important in a friend seem to be the same, r ▲ of the basis of these friendships.
68. Andrew has decided to go to China to study with the i ▲ of improving his Chinese and learning more about Chinese culture.
69. President Xi Jinping extended warm congratulations and sincere greetings to all members who
had p▲ in the Chang’e-5 mission.
70. Even in remote areas, not only has the number of parcels increased, but the v ▲ of the items has become richer.
71. It is through ▲ （十年）of hard work that China has progressed to a new stage.
72. You may tower over other candidates if you have ▲ （以往的）experience in this field.
73. It’s said that the elderly who are regularly ▲ （陪伴）by their family members tend to live longer and happier.
74. On March 5, ▲ （志愿的）activities of government departments took place in Tibet to further carry forward the “Lei Feng spirit”.
75. In a newly-issued document by the Ministry of Education, senior high schools are required to
▲ （确保）labour education.
第二节 应用文 (满分15分)
76. 第一节（满分15分）
假定你是小明，你所在的东华社区有人不文明遛狗，请你针对此现象写一份文明遛狗的倡议书，内容包括：
1. 提出倡议；
2. 不文明养狗的弊端；
3. 如何文明遛狗。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：狗绳 leash 文明的 civilized 便便 shit
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第三节 故事续写（满分20分）
77. 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。续写的词数应为150左右。
A pleasant surprise
For a long time, I had been looking for a piano of my own to practise on. There was a piano shop on the street along which I walked every day to school. Whenever I passed the shop, I would stop, looking at the beautiful piano standing in the corner of the shop window. How I had been dreaming, day and night to possess a piano like that!
Unfortunately, my father was just a clerk. Times were tough during the Depression, and there were five mouths to feed, besides buying coal and wood for the stove. In order to save money, even on cold winter days, my father would walk the seven miles every day to get to work. No, he could never afford to buy me an expensive piano. Though he knew I wanted to play that piano so much, buying it was an extravagance (奢侈品) well beyond our family’s income.
One day after school, I went as usual to the shop window to look at the piano. However, to my surprise and disappointment, the piano had gone. I should not have been surprised as others had the right to buy it, if they could afford to. Tears filled my eyes when I thought of not being able to see that piano any more.
Disappointed, helpless and sad, I wandered aimlessly up and down the street. After about an hour, I returned home. I had just entered into our house, when I heard my mother calling me. I brushed away my tears and followed the sound of her voice into the dining-room.
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