江苏省苏州市吴江区吴江平望中学2020_2021学年高二英语上学期阶段性测试试题一
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江苏省苏州市2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题一、阅读理解When you volunteer through United Way, you’ re joining 1.5 million people who are giving back so others can get ahead. Use your time and talent to create social change where you work or live — join our community of game changers.If you are accepted to become a United Way volunteer, you will be required to complete the series of immunization (免疫) requirements listed below. It is requested that you complete all of your immunization requirements through your own healthcare provider. However, if this presents a financial hardship for you, Employee Health or Occupational Health may be able to assist with these requirements.V olunteer duties vary, but may include visiting and socializing with patients, helping withlight tasks such as sorting or filing, and assisting patients/visitors with wayfinding.V olunteers cannot perform any “hand-on” or clinical duties, perform the same job as staff members, or shadow or observe medical staff.We do not offer any research or internship opportunities.1.What is the purpose of the United Way?A.To inform volunteers to take the vaccines.B.To attract volunteers to make a difference.C.To create social change in the community.D.To provide an opportunity of internship. 2.What can be learned about immunization requirements?A.Two doses of MMR are necessary for Measles.B.TDaP should be shot at the age of 17 immediately.C.2 negative TB tests are given in prior 12 months.D.Hepatitis B Vaccine is only for regional volunteers.3.What are the volunteers expected to do?A.Assist dying patients file their wills.B.Direct the way for patients and visitors.C.Take medical workers’ place in case.D.Observe doctors in a clinical setting.In 2015, Brian Peterson, a car designer for Kia Motors, moved to Santa Ana, California, with his wife, Vanessa. There, they often met a homeless man named Matt Faris, who would frequently shout on the street corner, sometimes disturbing their sleep. Initially, Peterson had no interaction with Faris, but everything changed after reading the book Love Does, which stressed the power of love in action. Inspired by the book, Peterson decided to introduce himself to Faris.In their first conversation, Peterson learned that Faris had moved to Southern California from Kentucky in pursuit of a music career but had fallen on hard times, living on the streets for over a decade. Despite Faris’s rough appearance, Peterson saw beauty in him and felt forced to paint his portrait, even though he hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in eight years. Faris agreed, marking the start of a transformative project.So Peterson went to establish Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to painting portraits of unhoused individuals in the community. He captures each subject’s personality through colors and then sells the portraits, splitting the earnings with the subject. Half of the funds are placed in a “love account”, which helps them to address their personal needs.However, Peterson learned the importance of asking people directly how they wanted to use the money rather than assuming what they need most. For example, Faris used the funds from his portrait to record an album, while another subject, Kimberly Sondoval, used the money to help pay her daughter’s rent.Over the years, Peterson’s project expanded, leading him to found Faces of Mankind, where artists nationwide paint portraits of the homeless. To date, Peterson has personally painted 41 portraits. His work not only provides financial assistance but also fosters understanding and connection between the buyers and the subjects, with many buyers developing friendships with the individuals they initially overlooked. Peterson hopes his work will continue to change how people perceive the homeless.4.What inspired Brian Peterson to approach Matt Faris?A.He saw Faris had artistic talent.B.He read a book about love in action.C.He wanted to complain about Faris’s shouting.D.He intended to found a nonprofitorganization.5.How does Brian Peterson deal with the money he earns from selling the portraits?A.He donates it to charities.B.He uses it to expand his project.C.He sponsors the homeless to buy art supplies.D.He keeps half and gives the other half to his subjects.6.What is true about Peterson in Paragraph 3?A.He believes in giving without accepting.B.He prefers to decide how the money should be spent.C.He helps people based on their personal needs.D.He funds them to develop art-related projects.7.What would be the best title for this passage?A.Painting for Homeless B.Art Can Cure HomelessnessC.The Story of Matt Faris D.Selling Portraits for CharityScientists from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HIPS) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences have designed a wristwatch that can measure essential chemicals in body sweat. Theirfindings were published in the journal ACS Nano.Sweat contains electrolytes (电解质), primarily potassium, sodium and calcium. The balance of these essential minerals is crucial for supporting muscle function, nerve health and regular heartbeat. The wristwatch collects sweat from the skin and analyzes it in real time using a sensor chip with sensitive membrane. When sweat enters the device, it will come into contact with the membrane that contains three tubes capable of measuring sodium, potassium and calcium levels respectively.Although they are not the first to invent sweat sensors, the Chinese researchers emphasized the wrist watch’s solid interface for long-term reliability. “It surpasses the stability of many other sensors by consistently monitoring human sweat for over six months,” said the lead researcher Huang Xingjiu.Since athletes use electrolyte drinks to counteract (抵制) the loss of energy and refill it, researchers in the study measured the sweat composition of these chemicals in athletes running long distances. The accuracy reached about 95 percent when compared to the standard detection method.“When there are electrolyte abnormalities, the device will remind users to supplement (补充) them quickly. The aim of developing this device is to provide warnings for electrolyte loss and reduce exercise-related injury risks.”For ordinary people, the traditional electrolyte test requires samples of body fluids taken in hospitals. The new wristwatch has the potential to serve as an alternative to needles for measuring electrolytes.The next goal of the research team is to design various sensitive membrane materials for monitoring more information. The researchers noted that compared to popular fitness watches on the market, the device they designed is larger and heavier, making it less comfortable to wear. However, they expect to develop wearable sweat sensors suitable for market applications in the next five years. The team of researchers also aims to adapt the device for environmental monitoring.8.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A.The working principle of the device.B.The composition of sweat.C.The function of a particular sensor.D.The balance of the minerals.9.Which of the following is the advantage of the wristwatch?A.accurate and popular.B.large and wearable.C.convenient and comfortable.D.reliable and stable.10.What does the author imply in the last paragraph?A.The wristwatch has no equal now.B.The product hasn’t hit the market yet.C.The researchers are content with the product.D.The device will be definitely put into extensive use.11.What is the purpose of the passage?A.To provide warnings for readers to reduce risks.B.To introduce a new product on monitoring health.C.To inform the readers of the importance of eletrolytes.D.To analyze the relationship between sweat and health.Victories are temporary in China’s fast-changing economy. Earlier this month Colin Huang, the founder of Pinduoduo, became China’s richest man. The company, founded in 2015, today is China’s third-largest e-commerce firm by sales, behind only JD.com and Alibaba.Mr Huang’s time atop China’s rich list was, however, brief. On August 26th Pinduoduo’s share price decreased by nearly 30% after it reported sales for the quarter from April to June fell short of the market’s high expectations and gave warning that a long-run decline in profitability was “unavoidable”.Pinduoduo’s misfortunes are set against a backdrop of weakening consumer spending in China. In June sales from the “618” shopping festival fell for the first time, despite a number of platforms extending their sales periods this year. A fierce price war is adding to the trouble. Visit any Chinese e-commerce site and you will be impressed by signs advertising huge discounts and promising the cheapest deals online. Competition has grown more intense because of attacks into e-commerce by short-video apps such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu. Some merchants are piling yet more pressure on the industry. Some Chinese e-commerce companies juice their sales by fining merchants for late deliveries or product mismatches. Last month hundreds of suppliers surrounded the offices of Temu, Pinduoduo’s foreign branch, in the southern city of Guangzhou to protest against such punishment.Pinduoduo may be hoping that international expansion will rescue it from deteriorating conditions at home. That will not be straightforward. Although the number of people using Temu, which launched in America in 2022, has rocketed, owing in no small part to the vast amounts it has spent on advertising, turning that into profit has proved trickier.What is more, America’s e-commerce Amazon is fighting back against the Chinese upstart. During its Prime Day sale in July it offered discounts of up to 70% on some products. It is also reportedly planning to launch a discount section on its site which will feature cheap items. 12.Why did Pinduoduo’s share price decrease sharply?A.China is experiencing a major economic boom.B.Colin Huang failed to run the company well.C.Sales for the second quarter didn’t meet the expectations.D.Consumers were unwilling to spend money on the platform.13.What difficulty is Pinduoduo faced with?A.The rapid rise of JD.com and Alibaba.B.The pressure from consumers and suppliers.C.The invasion of many overseas e-commerce giants.D.The intense price competition and weak purchasing power.14.What does the underlined word “deteriorating” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Declining.B.Alarming.C.Increasing.D.Changing. 15.How does the author find Pinduoduo’s expansion of international market?A.Hopeful.B.Cautious.C.Unclear.D.Favourable.People are constantly bombarded (轰炸) with unrealistic and potentially harmful images of “ideal” body types. 16 It’s also important to learn what your body can physically do and become comfortable. In order to accept your body, it’s important to get in touch with both of these aspects of your body on their own terms.17 This means not trying to change who you are or focus on qualities you don’t like. Learn to enjoy your body —— how you move, feel, and get around. Let go of how you used to look, especially if your body has undergone changes from injuries, or medical conditions. Be kind to your body as it is right now.Replace negative thoughts with positive ones. As soon as you notice yourself starting to have a negative thought, replace it with something positive about yourself. Give yourself time to get into the habit of thinking positively. Try starting each day by thinking a few positive thoughts.18Compare yourself only to yourself. 19 There’s no point in comparing yourself to others, regardless of whether the person is a celebrity or classmate sitting next to you. Instead, compare yourself in terms of how you’ ve progressed over time, now that you’ve created your own realistic goals. For example, you might think to yourself that you’ve improved your appearance compared to a few years ago.Know when to seek help. Understand that nearly everyone struggles to maintain positive body image all the time and it’s normal to have ups and downs. 20 There are various signs that your body issues are severe and require professional help.A.Accept your body as it is.B.Identify what you like about your body and appearance.C.Negative thoughts do nothing to improve your self-image.D.The world would be a pretty boring place if we all looked the same.E.But you should also honestly consider if you need to speak with a counselor, or specialist. F.This can make it difficult to accept, love, and feel confident in your own body, which is critical. G.Remind yourself of these thoughts throughout the day when you start feeling critical of yourself.二、完形填空Ever since I was little, the doctors told my parents that someday I would need hearing aids. Of all my 21 my ears are the ones I hate the most. Although my hearing was getting22 I hadn’t told anyone. The ocean sound that was always in my head had been getting louder,23 people’s voices, I even couldn’t hear teachers in class. But I knew if I told Mom about it, I’d 24 hearing aids.Then in my annual checkup, I 25 the audiology test and the doctor said, “Dude, it’s time.” And he 26 me to a special ear doctor. When the ear doctor first pulled thehearing aids out for me, I groaned.Normal aids usually have a part that wraps around the outer ear to hold the inner bud 27 . But since I didn’t have outer ears, they had to put the earbuds on this heavy-duty headband to wrap around the back of my 28 . I could imagine how strange I’d look — my classmates would laugh at me, and even my teachers, my friends would be 29 at me!“Can’t wear that, Mom; I’ll look like Lobot!” I complained.“Lobot?” The ear doctor smiled as he looked at the headphones and made some 30 . “The Empire Strikes Back? The bald guy?”“You know Star Wars stuff?” I asked. “Hey, Lobot’s cool,” said he, 31 the earphones on my head carefully. “There you go. So how’s that?”“It’s so quiet in my ears and I don’t hear that noise anymore! Thanks so much, Dr. James!”I answered 32 .The first day I showed up at school with the hearing aids, I thought kids would make a big 33 about it. But no one did. Now that I look back, I don’t know why I was so 34 about it all this time. Funny how sometimes you worry a lot about something and it turns out to be 35 .21.A.favorites B.features C.figures D.frights 22.A.worse B.less C.sharper D.lower 23.A.giving out B.making out C.bringing out D.drowning out 24.A.end up with B.keep up with C.put up with D.break up with 25.A.had B.failed C.escaped D.passed 26.A.invited B.brought C.sent D.showed 27.A.in place B.in order C.in use D.in store 28.A.ears B.head C.back D.chest 29.A.surprised B.amazed C.scared D.annoyed 30.A.differences B.efforts C.comments D.adjustments 31.A.hanging B.sliding C.striking D.arranging 32.A.automatically B.loudly C.greedily D.excitedly 33.A.fortune B.choice C.deal D.decision 34.A.stressed B.curious C.mad D.disappointed35.A.something B.everything C.anything D.nothing三、语法填空阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式Breakdancing (霹雳舞) made its debut as an Olympic sport after 36 ( include) in this year’s games in Paris. It was the only new event 37 broke into the Olympics at this year’s games.38 (begin) in the Bronx in the 1970s and popularized globally through media, breaking has faced skepticism about its classification 39 a sport. The term “breakdancing” was coined by journalists 40 is not used by supporters. Indeed breakers never seriously 41 ( seek) a place at the games. They were generally 42 ( interest) in gold chains than gold medals. Thanks to the World Dance Sport Federation, breaking’s inclusion aimed to attract younger viewers and refresh Olympic viewership, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for its 43 ( participate).The flips (翻转) and 44 ( freeze) may be short-lived, however. Breaking will not return in Los Angeles in 2028. The IOC’s charter (章程) caps the number of athletes at 10,500 and host cities have 45 final say over their games. Organizers in LA chose to include larger and better-funded sports such as baseball and cricket.四、单词拼写46.Her sharp (辨别力) in artworks allowed her to distinguish genuine pieces and clever reproductions. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)47.A fortunate (相遇) on the street brought the two friends together after a long separation. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)48.We can provide you with a (全面的) guide to local hotels and restaurants. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)49.The (零花钱) her parents gave her each month taught the young student the value of saving and budgeting responsibly. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)50.Smartphones should be used as our tools rather than (主宰) our lives. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)51.R could I find a book that I was deeply absorbed in. (根据首字母单词拼写) 52.The government is c to reducing poverty and has made remarkable progress. (根据首字母单词拼写)53.The bomb exploded during the night, t lots of people in the building. (根据首字母单词拼写)54.The sudden news of his death s her suddenly, leaving her stunned and unable to react. (根据首字母单词拼写)55.The report presented a f account of the events that took place, without any exaggeration. (根据首字母单词拼写)五、书信写作56.假如你是李华,你校将给美国的友好学校赠送一批具有中国特色的学生书画作品,请你代表学校给该校校长Mr. Thomson写一封信,内容要点如下:1. 赠书画作品的目的;2. 简要介绍其中一幅书画;3. 表示需要与其沟通捐赠细节。
吴江平望中学2021—2021学年第二学期阶段性测试〔2〕制卷人:歐陽文化、歐陽理複;制卷時間:二O二二年二月七日高二英语试卷〔满分是:120分,考试时间是是:120分钟〕 2021年5月第一局部:听力一共两节,满分是15分第一节〔一共5小题;每一小题1分,满分是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三个选项里面选出最正确选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你有10秒钟的时间是来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Driver and passenger.B. Teacher and student.C. Classmates.2. Why can’t the man help the woman?A. He must leave at once.B. He’s too busy.C. He doesn’t know how to help her.3. What will the woman probably do this evening?A. She will attend the wedding.B. She will go over the lessons.C. She will eat out.4. What does the man imply?A. Karen is very forgetful.B. He knows Karen better now.C. Karen is sure to pass the interview.5. What are the speakers doing?A. Riding a horse.B. Shooting a movie .C. Taking a photo. 第二节〔一共15小题:每一小题1分,满分是10分〕听下面5段对话或者独白。
江苏省苏州市吴县中学2020-2021学年高二英语测试题含解析一、选择题1. —Whose advice do you think I should take?—________.A.It doesn't matter B.That's itC.It's up to you D.Not at all参考答案:C句意:“你认为我应当采纳谁的建议?”“这得由你决定。
”“It doesn't matter.”“没关系”;“That's it.”“就这样了”;“It's up to you.”“你决定吧”;“Not at all”“一点也不”。
2. ________ for the timely investment from the general public, our company would not be so thriving as it is.A. Were it notB. Had it not beenC. Be it notD. Should it not be参考答案:B【详解】考查虚拟语气。
句意:要不是公众的及时投资,我们的公司不会像现在这样兴旺。
根据“would not”判断此处表示与过去事实相反的假设,虚拟条件句省略if可以采用倒装形式替代,If it had been for =Had it not been for表示“要不是”,故B项正确。
【点睛】本题的解题关键是根据“would not”判断此处表示与过去事实相反的假设,虚拟条件句省略if 从句表示与过去事实相反的假设时,谓语动词形式为had done,如果省略if,则操作词had倒装,If it had been for =Had it not been for表示“要不是”。
3. It is he often fails in exams makes his parents worried about him.A. what, thatB. that, whatC. that, thatD. /, that参考答案:C4. For all these years, I have been working for others. I am hoping I will ______ my own business someday.A. turn upB. fix upC. set upD. make up参考答案:C5. After the interview, the manager said his company was not going to ______ any more staff for themoment.A. take upB. take onC. take offD. take down参考答案:B6. — Have Max and Tina sold out all the English dictionaries?— Yes, completely. ________ is left.A. NoneB. NothingC. No oneD. Neither参考答案:A考查代词。
吴江平望中学2019—2020学年第一学期阶段性测试(Ⅰ)高一英语试卷(满分:150分,考试时间:120分钟)2019年9月命题人:孔小莉审核人:杨晶晶第Ⅰ卷(选择题共95分)第一部分听力(共两小节,满分20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。
第二部分英语知识运用(共2节,满分40分)第一节单项填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)从A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21.China will devote itself to ________ other developing countries, especially African countries.A. helpingB. helpC. having helpedD. being helped22.—— If you go to the post office, would you please get me a stamp?—— I am ___________ willing to.A. more thanB. no more thanC. not more thanD. less than23. It is necessary that we keep the young generation _______ of the current affairs.A. informingB. to informC. informedD. being informed24. ----Have you had any ________ in teaching?----Yes, I used to be a teacher, and I had some very interesting _________ during the period.A.experience; experienceB. experiences; experiencesC. experiences; experienceD. experience; experiences25. I have devoted four weekends to writing papers and now I feel I _____ a rest.A. donateB. devoteC. defendD. deserve26. ---- Why didn’t you keep you r word, Billy?---- Sorry, dear. But I really forgot where I was ______ to meet you.A. forcedB. supposedC. plannedD. guessed27. Upon _______ the room, he sat down and began to do homework.A. enteringB. to enterC. entersD. enter28. When people talk about the cities of China, the first _______ comes into their mind is Beijing.A.whichB. thatC. oneD. of them29. As far as I know, education is about learning. The more you learn, _________.A.the better for life are you preparedB.the better life are you prepared forC.you are prepared the better for lifeD.the better you are prepared for life30. With the world changing fast, we have something new _____ with all by ourselves every day.A.dealB. dealtC. to dealD. dealing第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2020-2021学年江苏省苏州市高二(上)期末英语试卷一、选词填空-句子(本大题共9小题,共9.0分)1.David is a ______ (尽心尽力的)English teacher, whom you can actually rely on.2.If you are to have a sound body and mind, good ______ (营养)is necessary andimportant.3.It rained cats and dogs yesterday, ______ (淹没)every street of the small town.4.To our great surprise, the success of the campaign was beyond our wildest ______ (期待) .5.With the advances of technology, we will be able to predict earthquake more a ______ .6.Do r ______ me of the meeting because I'm likely to forget.7.It was pouring with rain, but we moved on r ______ .8.George talked about the geography of his country, but I'd rather he had f ______ more onits culture.9.Whenever something goes wrong, everyone b ______ it on me.二、阅读理解(本大题共15小题,共37.5分)AGrowing Green Thumbs East Bentleigh Village GardenLEARN:Kids of all ages can explore the garden and collect different leaves with their parents. They will be shown where to find different butterflies and how to create a hotel for them to live in with the leaves. 9:00 -11:00 on Sunday morning. (From March to November)COST:FreeCallie's Kids by Calloway NurseryLEARN:Kids aged 5-12 can explore and plant in the Calloway gardens with a parent at 9:30 am on the first or third Wednesdays from June to August. A garden expert will share tips for the best gardening practices during the 45-minute periods. (beginning on June)COST:FreeDenton Children's Community Garden2200 Bowling Green Ave.LEARN:Join the weekend work at the community garden, where caregivers, parents and master gardeners help children of all ages plant new vegetables, water the plants, harvest from the gardens and more. All of our fresh, healthy produce goes home with ourvolunteers or garden visitors. 10:00 am-5:00 pm on Saturdays.COST:FreeCoppell Community Gardens255 Parkway Blvd, Coppell.LEARN:Kids of all ages (with a parent/caregiver)will have the opportunity to till (耕)the ground, plant vegetables, harvest from the garden and more. Master gardeners areavailable on site;all harvested foods are donated to the area food bank. Work begins every Saturday at about 9 am.COST:Free10.Which place will attract a kid who is fond of insects?______A. Coppell Community Gardens.B. East Bentleigh Village Garden.C. Callie's Kids by Calloway Nursery.D. Denton Children's Community Garden.11.What do the above four places have in common?______A. They are all free of charge.B. They are all for kids of all ages.C. They all provide farming practice.D. They are all available at weekends.12.Which organization probably published the above information?______A. A farm in need of gardening experts.B. A charity in supply of harvested food.C. A community selling gardening equipment.D. An association spreading gardening knowledge.BEven when she was a young child, Malia Hee began breaking boundaries. The young champion discovered fencing (击剑)through her sister, who is also a fencer. Malia, who is now a student at Temple University in Pennsylvania, took up the sport at the age of 6.When Malia was growing up in Vancouver, Washington, she balanced other sports with fencing. "But I saw my potential in fencing," she said.Malia has already won five national titles. In 2014,when she was 16,she qualified for the Junior Olympics. A year later, she won the national champion for the juniors.While talking about her greatest victories, Malia recalled her very first tournament. She competed against just one boy-and placed second. "But I was really happy just to win a medal, even though there were just two of us," she said.Malia fenced throughout high school. Her skills earned her scholarships to severalcolleges. "I was approached by Ohio State, Penn State, Notre Dame, Harvard, Columbia, Duck, and Temple," she said. "The reason I chose Temple was that I am a very artsyperson, and out of all the programs I was offered, Temp had the most competitive arts program."Malia is now majoring in graphic design and advertising at Temple. Between academics and fencing, she is doing very well. This past year, she won the Elite 90 Award in the National College Athletic Association Dision I Women's Fencing Championship. The award is given to athletes who have reached the highest point in national competition in their own sport, as well as the highest academic level among their peers."Moving forward, I'm not going to take fencing as seriously," she said. After college, she hopes to work in the sports industry as a graphic designer or marketer. She wants to live near a fencing club, where she can compete with fun.Wherever her career takes her, Malia will always be remember as an individual who broke boundaries.13.What can we learn about Malia's first tournament?______A. She narrowly won the game.B. She was encouraged by the medal.C. She beat the boy in the second round.D. She was happy to share the medal with a boy.14.Why did Malia choose Temple University?______A. It gave her an attractive scholarship.B. It allowed her to go on with her fencing training.C. It offered her the most competitive fencing program.D. It provided better arts program than other universities.15.What will Malia probably do after college?______A. Go for further study in sports industry.B. Compete for more champions in fencing.C. Design posters for marketing campaigns.D. Be a professional coach in a fencing club.16.What can we learn from Malia's story?______A. Hard work pays off.B. The earlier, the better.C. All roads lead to Rome.D. More breakthroughs, more achievements.CIn the last decade great changes have taken place in the way that scientists think about the brain. We now know that the origins of the decisions humans make lie in the firing patterns of neurons(神经元) in specific parts of the brain. These discoveries have led to the field known as neuroeconomics, which studies the brain's secrets to success in an economic environment that requires innovation(创新) and being able to do thingsdifferently from competitors. A brain that can do this is an iconoclastic one. Briefly, an iconoclast is a person who does something that others can't do. Neuroscientists havesuggested that iconoclastic brains are different in three ways: perception(感知), the fear response and social negligence.The best way to see things differently is to flood the brain with things it has neverexperienced before. Freshness forces the brain to make new judgments. Successfuliconoclasts have an extraordinary willingness to be exposed to what is fresh while most people avoid things that are different.The problem with freshness, however, is that it tends to set off the brain's fear system.There are many types of fear, but the two that prevent iconoclastic thinking are fear of uncertainty and fear of public ridicule (嘲笑). These fears may not seem like something to be worried about. But the fear of public speaking, which everyone must experiencefrom time to time, troubles one-third of the population. It is simply a common feature of human nature, one which iconoclasts do not let stop their reactions.Finally, to be successful iconoclasts, individuals must sell their ideas to other people.This is where social intelligence-the ability to understand and manage people in a business setting- comes in. Neuroscience has shown which brain parts are responsible for functions like empathy (the ability to sense and understand someone else's feelings as if they were one's own) and fairness. These brain areas play key roles in whether people convince others of their ideas.Iconoclasts supply innovation and create new opportunities in every area, which are not easily achieved by others. It is important for success in any field to understand how the iconoclastic mind works.17.What is neuroeconomics?A. It is a subject about how people make decisions.B. It is a subject about how the iconoclastic brain works.C. It is a discovery about why the brain requires innovation.D. It is a discovery about why people act differently from others.18.What do we know about iconoclasts?A. They avoid familiar environment.B. They refuse to take the fresh road.C. They do things in a traditional way.D. They are ready to face new challenges.19.What does the underlined word "one" in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. The brain's fear system.B. The fear of fresh things.C. The fear of public speaking.D. The feature of their reaction.20.What kind of ability should a successful iconoclast have?A. The ability to make people satisfied.B. The ability to make others convinced.C. The ability to control someone else's feelings.D. The ability to know which brain parts work well.DKids often ask questions like those that are hard or not possible to answer, and adults tend to respond with explanations that try to solve the problem. It is natural to try to comfort a kid who is feeling puzzled by the world. But simple explanations may not be what the child expects or wants. Sometimes, kids simply want to talk about their questions and thought.I'm a philosopher (哲学家)and educator who has been listening to children and talking with them about their big philosophical questions for the past 25 years. I encourage all young people to think for themselves about problems that matter to them because it's important for them to learn how to understand their own experiences.Most kids start wondering about big questions almost as soon as they learn to speak, and they continue to think about them throughout childhood. Being full of curiosity about things that most adults take for granted, children all over the world are wide open to the mysterious that AI human life. Research shows, though, that as they get older, kids ask questions less and less.While children do need adults' help and guidance, parents don't always have to act as an expert providing the answers. Thinking with children about their bigger questions can make way for more communication. Since these kinds of questions tend not to have settled and final answers, discussions about them allow parents and children to wonder together.In this way, adults feel less pressure to be the experts.Kids have few long-held beliefs about how the world works and they are open to many possibilities. In discussions about bigger questions, kids often suggest original andcreative ways of looking at them. Talking with kids about what they are thinking can help parents explore their own concerns and ideas. Especially now, as families are separated together in a time of great uncertainty, these conversations have the possibility to allow parents and children to communicate more deeply and in a traditional way.21.What is parents' usual response to their kids' question?______A. Offer kids answers.B. Praise their curiosity.C. Ignore their questions.D. Explore the puzzle together.22.What might the author suggest young people do?______A. Think independently.B. Turn to educators for help.C. Be curious about the world.D. Learn from others experience.23.What is kids' attitude towards questions when they grow up?______A. They need adults' more help.B. They are wider open to questions.C. They tend to ask questions less frequently.D. They are more interested in asking bigger questions.24.What will probably happen if parents stop being expert?______A. Kids will not follow parents' guidance.B. Parents and kids will become separated.C. Kids will have more uncertainty for their future.D. Their relationship with their kids will be deepened.三、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题,共12.5分)If you have children, you know that keeping peace in your family can be difficult. One minute your children are getting along well and the next minute they're mad with each other. So taking steps to encourage healthy sibling (兄弟姐妹)relationships isnecessary.Respect each child's unique needsTreating your children the same way isn't always practical.(1)______ For example, instead of buying your children the same gifts to avoid conflict, consider buying them different gifts that reflect their individual interests.Avoid comparisonsComparing your children's abilities can make them feel hurt and insecure. (2)______ When praising one of your children, describe his or her action or accomplishment-rather than comparing it to how his or her sibling does it.(3)______Make sure your children understand what you consider acceptable and unacceptablebehavior when it comes to interacting with each other, as well as the consequences of misbehavior. For example, discourage your children from quarreling and correcting each other.Prepare for the problemsIf your children can't settle a disagreement by themselves or they routinely fight over the same things, help them find a solution. For example, if you have young children who have trouble haring, help them create a weekly sharing. (4)______Listen too your children(5)______ Allow your children to voice their bad feelings about each other. Respond by admitting their feelings If you have sibling, share stories of your own childhoodconflicts. family dinners also provide opportunities for talking and listening.Remember, all siblings fight or argue. Sibling rivalry(竞争)is normal and all you have to do is to help control conflict between your kids.A. Set the ground rules.B. Being a sibling can be annoying.C. Stay away from children's battles.D. Focus on meting each child's needs.E. Explain the results of not following it.F. Don't discuss the differences between children in front of them.G. When possible take your child aside to discuss his or her behavior.25. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G26. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G27. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G28. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G29. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G四、完形填空(本大题共15小题,共15.0分)I was at home alone at midday, working at my typewriter, when the telephone rang. Aman's voice said, "Your name Bell? You'd better (30) over to the hospital right away.Your (31) has been hurt in an accident."Janet had gone out ten minutes earlier. As she left, I'd kissed her absent-mindedly and she (32) me, "You don't even know who you are (33) ." She was laughing as she went out the door.The traffic was heavy and I was caught between (34) and despair(绝望). My thoughtturned to the evening last year, (35) I was struggling at a job I didn't like while longing to make a living at (36) . She knew it and made the (37) easy for me—at a time when turning away from a(n) (38) income would have been unthinkable to most women.In the last few blocks to the hospital, I said to myself our life together could not (39) .There were too many good years ahead with our children. Too many trips we'd (40) and hadn't made. They have to be shared to be (41) .Rushing into Emergency, I found Janet's face and clothing were covered with blood.But she reached her hand out to me, saying "I'm all right, darling. Just don't (42) me."There were the most wonderful words I'll ever hear.She was all right. We are one of the (43) families, as we know. I had never let Janet understand how meaningless life would be (44) her. How grateful I am for a second chance.30. A. get B. fly C. bend D. drop31. A. friend B. mother C. daughter D. wife32. A. needled B. annoyed C. cursed D. accompanied33. A. following B. approaching C. kissing D. envying34. A. hope B. panicC. disappointmentD. determination35. A. until B. before C. though D. when36. A. painting B. guarding C. writing D.coking37. A. project B. decision C. life D. imagination38. A. steady B. average C. additional D. low39. A. worsen B. improve C. end D. vary40. A. cancelled B. planned C. organized D. booked41. A. exciting B. interesting C. reasonable D. meaningful42. A. leave B. betray C. ignore D. obey43. A. happy B. wealthy C. fortunate D. great44. A. with B. without C. for D. against五、语法填空(本大题共1小题,共10.0分)45.The end of the office?For many white-collar workers around the world, the recentpandemic(流行病)has meant (1)______ (have)to work from home. Their usual office location has been out of reach. The different working (2)______ (practice),as we know, have advantages and disadvantages for employees. But the big question is whether they will see their offices again.Home working has made people realize what tasks they can perform at home. It has given them more time with the family;they've been sleeping (3)______ (well)and have saved money by not traveling or buying lunches on the go. And recent research suggests the majority of people working from home are just as (4)______ (product).For some people, this could be (5)______ lasting arrangement. In the UK,fifty of the employers (6)______ (interview)by the BBC,have said they have no plans to return all staff to the office full-time in the near future. Of course, one main reason is (7)______ firms couldn't see a way of seating large numbers of staff while social distancing rules were still (8)______ place.But this isn't great news for everyone. Some employees will be full of (9)______ (anxious)at home, and there's less opportunity to learn from other people. Shops and cafes rely on the football of office workers, without whom they face closure. The future is still uncertain, which is why it may be too early to say where our desks (10)______ (place)forever.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)六、单词拼写-单句(本大题共1小题,共1.0分)46.Escape can be a strong______(动机)for travel.七、书面表达(本大题共2小题,共35.0分)47.假如你是苏华,你的表弟李江进入高中后,因为平时学习很忙,他认为没必要花费时间去结交朋友,维系友谊。
吴江平望中学2019-2020学年第一学期阶段性测试(Ⅰ)高二英语试卷(满分:150分,考试时间:120分钟)2019年9月第一部分听力(共两节,满分20分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
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第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)听下面5段对话。
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1. What will James do tomorrow?A. Watch a TV program.B. Give a talk.C. Write a report.2. What can we say about the woman?A. She’s generous.B. She’s curious.C. She’s helpful.3. When does the train leave?A. At 6:30.B. At 8:30.C. At 10:30.4. How does the woman go to work?A. By car.B. On foot.C. By bike.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Teacher and student.C. Doctor and patient.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。
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苏州市2020~2021学年第一学期期中高二英语第一节:听力(略)第二部分:阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2.5分,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)请阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ADear Yang,In the face of Covid-19,we had to make the challenging decision of whether to go ahead with Open House 2020.How could we effectively reconnect with a locked-down city at a time when discussions around openness are more important than ever?Against these difficulties, we chose not to postpone Open House 2020.Instead, we invested in completely reinventing how we approach our programme.Through a mix of original films, new books, activity packs, walking and cycling tours, podcasts, talks, and a host of online and outdoor events, the year that threatened(威肋)the existence of Open House became one of our most varied and accessible ever.None of this would have been possible without our Open House Friends,who have reached out to give a monthly donation to support the charity after Covid-19 stopped almost all of our income.But we still need your support.If you value our work and want to see Open House continue beyond the pandemic(疫情),please consider becoming an Open House Friend from just £l.25 per week.We've made some fantastic gifts to say thank you to everyone who signs up.Thank you -together we can ensure that London is truly an Open City.The Open House Team1. What do we know about Open House 2020?A. Open House 2020 had to be canceled because of the lock-down of the city.B. Due to the outbreak of Covid-19, all the activities were held online this year.C. Open House 2020 turned out a great success thanks to people's donations.D. Despite the financial difficulties, this year's events were held as usual.2. Which of the following is NOT a reward for one who donates £125 a week?A. Open House Silver Key badge.B. Limited edition print by David Knight.C. Free Friends events throughout the year.D. Special Open House events on Open House weekends.3. What is the purpose of this email?A. To appeal to readers to make donations to Open House.B. To explain the procedure of donation to Open House.C. To encourage readers to sign up for Open House 2020.D. To provide readers with various gifts for Open House 2020.【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A【解析】这是一篇应用文。
2018—2019上学期高(二)年级期中考试(英语)试卷本试卷共120分,考试时间120分钟一、听力(共两节,满分15分)第一部分:听力(共两节,满分15分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分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。
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二、单项选择(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)16. For our future generations, we must show respect for ___ nature, increasing ____ amount of waste we recycle.A. the, theB. /, anC. the, anD. /, the17._______ not necessary, booking in advance is recommended in order to avoid waiting in line.A. OnceB. SinceC. IfD. While18—The last ________ cleans the blackboard— Agreed.A.arrivesB.arrivedC.to arriveD.arriving19. Online learning is being widely _____ to help adults further their education.A. attendedB. adoptedC. adaptedD. adjusted20 .Written in a hurry, ____________. How can it be satisfactory?A.they found many mistakes in the reportB. Sam made lots of mistakes in the reportC.there are many mistakes in the reportD. the report is full of mistakes21.It is Tom and Jack rather than he that ______ for the delay of the project.A. is to blameB. are to blameC. is blamedD. are to be blamed22. —I’m calling to _______ our lunch appointment. It’s tomorrow at twelve o’clock, right?— Absolutely.A. confirmB. respondC. determineD. recognize23. —What do you think of the poems?—They are beautiful to read but ________, they are hard to understand.A. in additionB. on the other handC. as a consequenceD. in particular24.—I don’t feel like going fishing this Sunday.—If you don’t go,____________.A.nor shall I.B.so don’ I.C.nor do ID.I don’t either.25.China’s National Tourism Administration released guidelines to solve the pr oblem________ conflicts between tourists and tourist guides.A. with regard toB. at the mercy ofC. in favor ofD. in spite of26. —Where will the peace talk be held?—It is in the hotel __________ we stayed last time we went to Beijing.A. thatB. whereC. whenD. until27 —My money_____ .Could you lend me some?—Certainly.A.has run outB.has used upC.has run out ofD.has been given out28. —Don’t you think the new job is a real challenge for Jack?—Well, ______ difficulties he meets, I believe he will never lose heart.mA. whenever B. however C. whichever D. whatever29. ______in the queue for half an hour, the old man suddenly realized he had left thewallet in the car.A. WaitingB. To waitC. Having waitedD. To have waited30. —Do you mind if I smoke?—_________________.A. Why not?B. Yes, help yourself.C. Go ahead!D. No, but you’d better not.三、完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)A man, whose ability to walk was threatened after a car accident in his teens, completed a 200-mile cycle across Baffin Island in the Arctic. It took him eight days to complete the 31 . This man was Ben Rockett, aged 26 and from Taunton, England.He battled 32 temperatures of minus 27℃ and winds up to 100 knots to raise more than $1,000 for the charity Action for Children. Ben had to cycle in 33 conditions, but washelped with a(n) 34 designed bike. He spent months 35 for the challenge with David Hempleman-Adams, who was the first person to reach the geographic and magnetic North and South Poles.Ben said, “I’ve always loved to cycle in 36 places and this was an amazing experience. When I first arrived, it was nearly minus 30℃, but the wind was the most 37 thing ---it was extremely strong and made 38 on the bike extremely difficult.” He 39 , “ Any part of the skin that wasn’t covered ran the 40 of getting frostbite(冻疮). I had to cycle with my face covered and I wasn’t able to 41 any clothing for more than a minute at the most. I 42 had to keep changing the distribution of weight on my bike to stop it from 43 into the deep snow!” Despite the great risk involved, he remained optimistic about his surroundings saying, “The 44 was breathtaking and impressive. My 45 part was cycling on top of a river that was frozen 46 , it was so clear that it was like hovering(盘旋) above the ground!”Ben decided to 47 his Arctic adventure after completing a PhD at the University of Bath, where he studied the _ 48 of long-term foster care placements (寄养安排) on children and carers. It was then that he knew about the 49 of Action for Children, and wanted to 50 money and raise awareness about the charity.31. A. evolution B. challenge C. survey D. connection32. A. on B. with C. against D. at33. A. tough B. specific C. actual D. present34. A. officially B. recently C. comfortably D. specially35. A. pushing B. applying C. preparing D. searching36. A. unusual B. public C. proper D. unknown37. A. surprising B. worrying C. disappointing D. tiring38. A. sleeping B. standing C. balancing D. resting39. A. advertised B. reported C. added D. contradicted40. A. expense B. center C. start D. risk41. A. remove B. change C. wear D. buy42. A. again B. even C. also D. thus43. A. bumping B. skiing C. springing D. sinking44. A. display B. scenery C. flood D. fantasy45. A. bitter B. valuable C. favourite D. abnormal46. A. shut B. mixed C. black D. solid47. A. take on B. take over C. take down D. take in48. A. regulations B. agreements C. effects D. comments49. A. component B. work C. arrangement D. authority50. A. collect B. save C. invest D. distribute四、阅读理解(共10小题;每小题2分,满分20分)ASilk Road local timeBeijing Time is the standard time used in China. The visitor must know though that in Xinjiang, locals often use Urumqi Time, which is two hours behind Beijing Time.Best Seasons to visit the Silk RoadThe months of May and October are the best time to travel the Silk Road. The summer can be extremely hot. The winter is freezing. During May, the average temperature along the route is around 15C and the scenery is the most beautiful. Visitors can enjoy this enchanting scenery without suffering extreme temperatures.Visiting temples along the wayWhen traveling along the Silk Road, a temple is often an important spot visited by travelers. There are some important things to remember, though, in order to ensure a pleasant visit to the temples.Proper Manners: put your palms together and lower your head when meeting with the monks. Attempting to handshake, embrace or touch the head of the monk is considered disrespectful.Visiting Behaviour: Be respectful. Do not touch or damage any religious artifacts, and be silent during religious ceremonies.Visiting the local ethnic families:The best time to visit is in the afternoon; however, the busy festival period should be avoided. Before your visit a culture, get some knowledge about their religion, habits, living styles and especially taboos.51. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. The importance of the Silk Road.B. The development of the Silk Road.C. Beautiful sights along the Silk Road.D. Practical tips for visiting the Silk Road.52. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. 9 AM Beijing Time means 11 AM Urumqi Time.B. It is good manners to shake hands with monks when meeting them.C. During the busy festival period, you’d better not visit the local ethnic families.D. Visitors can enjoy the most fascinating scenery of the Silk Road during October.BResidents of urban areas often make use of public transportation on their way to school or the office. But when their final destination isn’t near a bus stop or subway station, those folks have a problem. Tra nsportation experts often refer to this as the “last mile” problem — finding a way to close the gap between public transportation stops and one’s destination.With the last mile problem in mind, the makers of the URB-E designed a compact electric vehic le that weighs around 13 kilograms. Unlike bikes, which often don’t fit on crowded buses or trains, the URB-E collapses into a form similar to carry-on luggage. And since the URB-E can be carried practically anywhere, it’s not as vulnerable to thieves as bikes are.Depending on usage, the URB-E can travel for 32 kilometers on a single charge, reaching a top speed of 24 kilometers per hour. Although there are other vehicles attempting to address the last mile issue, the URB-E stands out for its ease of use, portability and affordable price. For the price of a nice laptop, you could have an URB-E to drive to the office.The URB-E is made from aircraft-grade aluminum and comes in two basic models: the URB-E Commuter and the URB-E GP. The main difference between the two is that the Commuter model has two rear wheels while the GP has only one. That means the Commuter offers greater stability, as opposed to the GP’s ability to make sharper turns like a bicycle.Both models come with accessories(配件) such as LED front and rear lights and a shock-absorbing seat. They also feature a smart phone holder and USB charging port right on the steering column. In fact, smartphones play a big role in the URB-E app to do things like monitor battery charge or control the lights. Optional accessories include a cup holder and a folding luggageshelf.At this year’s international Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, tech website The Verge awarded the URB-E with its “Best Personal Transportation” award. Singing the URB-E’s pra ises, Verge editor Ben Popper said, “The URB-E felt like the kind of vehicle an enlightened citizen of 2030 would own.” So why wait that long, when the URB-E is available for order now?53.Which of the following statement is true about the URB-E?A. The URB-E is the only solution to the “last mile” problem.B. The Commuter offers greater stability when making sharper turns than a bicycle.C. All the URB-Es don’t have two rear wheels.D. The URB-Es won’t be on the market until 2030.54. Which is not the necessary accessory of the URB-E?A. a shock-absorbing seatB. a smart phoneC. LED front and rear lightsD. a USB charging port55. The underlined word “vulnerable” in paragraph 2 probably means_______.A. more willingB. easily attackedC. better protectedD. more attractive56. What can you infer from the passage?A. The URB-E will become more and more popular among the people all over the world.B. By 2030, every citizen will have a URB-E.C. The URB-E is quite useful only to those living in urban areas.D. The URB-E costs no more than what a computer takes.CLucky is the man who has no “skeleton in his closet.” When a man has done something in his life that he is ashamed of, that he wants to hi de, he is said to have a “skeleton in his closet.” Some people may have more than one skeleton.As we have noted many times, it is hard to find out how these expressions begin. Sometimes, we get some hard facts. But more often we have to depend on guesswork. And that is true of this phrase, which came from England.Before 1932,English law did not permit a doctor to cut open a dead human body for scientific examination, unless it was the corpse (尸体) of an executed(处决) criminal.But when it became legal, more and more doctors demanded skeletons for a more scientific study of medicine. It was helping in the advance of modern medicine. The demand had become so strong that men began to rob tombs and sell skeletons to doctors at high prices.We are told that a doctor would usually buy just one skeleton for scientific study. It became very important in his work. But he had to keep it hidden because most people objected to keeping such a thing. As a rule, the doctor would keep his skeleton in some dark corner where it could not be seen, or hide it in a closet.After a time, people began to suspect(怀疑) every doctor of hiding a skeleton in the closet. From this suspicion, the phrase “a skeleton in the closet” took on a broader, more general meaning:to describe anything that a man wanted to keep others from discovering. It could be proof of a criminal act, or something much less serious. Well, that is one theory.One writer, however, believes that the phrase might have come from something that really happened. It is his guess that a hidden closet in some old English country home may have turned up a real skeleton, clear proof of some old family shame or crime. Well, one man's guess is as good as another. But this sounds like a story by the great French novelist, Balzac.Balzac tells us of a man who suspected his wife of having a lover. The husband comes home by surprise. But she hears him and quickly hides her lover in the closet of her bedroom. He enters her room and asks her if she is hiding her lover. He says he will not open the door to the closet if she promises him there is no one there; He will believe her. She answers firmly that she is not hiding anyone in the closet.The husband then begins to build a solid brick wall against the closet. His wife watches, knowing that her lover will never come out alive. But she will not change her story and admit her guilt.57.Which of the following situations is suitable for using the phrase “Skeleton in the closet”?A. You have stolen something precious and don't want it discovered.B. You are a doctor and have to keep a skeleton for researchC. If you have cut open a dead human body for scientific examination you should keep theskeleton secret.D. You have done a crime or done something foolish, but you want to keep others fromdiscovering it.58.From the text we know that there are _____ theories about how the phrase “skeleton inthe closet” came into being.A. oneB. twoC. threeD. four59.Which of the following is right according to the text?A. In the 19th century, doctors realized the importance of anatomy(解剖) in thedevelopment of medicine.B. The doctors of the ancient times liked to collect as many skeleton as possible.C. The thieves stole skeletons from tombs in order to help the doctorsD. It is legal that corpses12 of anybody are cut open for scientific examination in history.60.From the story Balzac told we know that the wife's lover must have become _______.A. a corpseB. a phraseC. a skeletonD. a secret第II卷(计50分)五、任务型阅读(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。
江苏苏州中学2021-2022学度高二第一学期期中考试-英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分,满分120分,考试时刻120分钟。
第一卷将正确的选项填涂在答题卡的相应位置上,第Ⅱ卷直截了当做在答案专页上。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题,共85分)第一部分听力(共两节,满分20分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分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秒钟的时刻来回答有关小题的阅读下一小题,每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where probably are the speakers?A. At a bookstore.B. At a library.C. At a clothes shop.2. What did the woman buy?A. Carrots.B. Fish.C. Chicken.3. How was the weather during the vacation?A. Hot.B. Cool.C. Cold.4. Who is the man?A. A teacher.B. An engineer.C. A tailor.5. Where can the man smoke?A. In the entrance hall.B. In the next office.C. In the woman’s office.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白,每段对话和独白后有几个小题,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,听每段对话和独白前,你将有时刻阅读各个小题,每小题5分钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时刻。
每段对话和独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. Where is the boy?A. In Green’s office.B. At home.C. In his classroom.7. When does the conversation probably take place?A. In the morning.B. At noon.C. In the evening.听第七段材料,回答第8~10题。
江苏省苏州市吴江区吴江平望中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期阶段性测试试题(一)第Ⅰ卷(选择题共85分)第一部分听力(共两小节,20小题,每题1.5分,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。
第二部分阅读第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ASunny English ClubFor students16:00 – 18:00 Every Saturday200 Yuan a month9 Zhou Yu StreetTel: 3785290Foreign teachers, English songs and films and more!Ocean Museum9:00—17:00 From Thursday to SundayTicket: 50 yuan132 Xue Yuan StreetTel: 5439871Show you a full picture of sea lives!Health Centre9:00—17:3016 Yong Le StreetTel: 3801451Free examinations for those over 70Give you good advice to keep healthy!21. You will pay ________ if you want to stay in the English club for half a month.A. 200 yuanB. 300 yuanC. 400 yuanD. 100 yuan22. One can get free exams in Health Centre if he is ________.A. 9B. 17C. 67D. 7323. If you are interested in the life of fish, you should go to________.A. Health CentreB. Ocean MuseumC. Sunny English ClubD. 16 Yong Le StreetBWe know the westerners like to plan for their time carefully in order to do all the things that are important to them. So if your American or English friend asks you to dinner, he usually invites you a week ahead. But if you really have no time and can’t go to the dinner, you can ring him to say sorry. The dinner is usually served at home, sometimes at a restaurant. You should get there on time, and don’t forget to put on your fine clothes. It is also a good idea to take some little presents to your friend, such as flowers, chocolates and so on. When you are at dinner, you should also observe (遵守) some other customs. Here I’ll give you some dos and don’ts about them in the following:1) Don’t leave bones on the table or the floor. (You should put them on your plate with fingers.)2) Don’t use your bowl to drink soup, but use your spoon to help you instead.3) Don’t talk with much food in your mouth.4) Don’t ask others to have more win e. (This is quite different from that in China.)5) After dinner, use your napkin (餐巾) to clean your mouth and hands.6) Make sure small pieces of food are not left on your face.Then after dinner, you can stay there a little time. And your friend will be pleased if you leave in half an hour or so. Next day, you had better ring him up to thank him for the good dinner.24. When you come to the dinner, you’d better _______.A. get there a bit earlierB. put on your usual clothesC. take some presents like flowers, chocolates and so onD. take your best friends with you25. It would be impolite to ________.A. put bones on your plates with fingersB. persuade others to drink moreC. drink soup with your spoonD. make sure that there is nothing left on your face after dinner26. Your American or English friend will be happy if____________________.A. you ring them up to thank him for their treat the next day.B. you stay and chat with them for a long time.C. you leave after the dinner immediately.D. you eat up all the food they prepared27. The best title for this passage would be ________.A. Customs in England and AmericaB. Customs in the WestC. Living Customs in the WestD. Customs at Dinner Table in the WestCModern life is impossible without travelling. The fastest way to travel is by air. With a modern plane you can travel in one day to places which took a month or more one hundred years ago.Travelling by train is slower than by air, but it has its advantages. You can see the country you are travelling in. Modern trains have comfortable seats and dining cars. They make even the longest journey enjoyable.Some people prefer to travel by sea when it is possible. There are large liners and river boats with which you can visit many other countries and different places. Travelling by sea is a very pleasant way to spend a holiday.Many people like to travel by car. You can make your own timetable. You can travel three or four hundred miles or only fifty miles a day, just as you like .You can stop wherever you wish: where there is something interesting to see, at a good restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal, or a hotel to spend the night. That is why travelling by car is popular for pleasure trips, while people usually take a train or a plane when they are travelling on business.28.From the passage we know that the fastest way to travel is ______A. by carB. by train C by plane D. by boat29. If we travel by car, we can____________ .A. only stop at the destinationB. make our own timetableC.travel to a very far place in several minutesD.travel one thousand milesa day.30. The underlined word “They” in the passage refers to__________________.A. modern trains in the countryB. the travelers on modern trainsC. comfortable seats and dining carsD. the slower ways to travel31. How many ways to travel are mentioned in the passage?A. FiveB. SixC. ThreeD. FourDI suffered from mental illness and depression(抑郁) when I was younger, and it totally affected my teenage years. But after a long struggle, I found a hobby that changed my life.My depression really started after my parents moved to the UK when I was about 11 years old. Having to get used to life in a foreign country was very difficult. The friends I knew were gone, and the changes in my environment led to my depression.I had problems in many parts of my life, which made it feel impossible for me to carry on.At that time, I didn’t understand that depression was an illness. I remember a particular da y when I couldn’t find enough courage to get myself home from playing in the park—it felt like I was carrying the world on my shoulders.Other times, I even thought about killing myself —I just felt so stressed. I never really reached out for help either, as I felt that there wasn’t anyone who could have helped with my situation.What turned my life around, however, was discovering street dancing. I was introduced to it by a friend, and I started taking classes at a studio in London. After a few weeks, I began to go out and meet a lot of other dancers to practice and train with them on a regular basis. It gave me a purpose, and eventually the happiness I gained from it helped me manage my depression. The dancing helped me get my life back, focus on my studies, and get through university.My advice to anyone who might be going through similar things is to reach out for help. The thing about life is that it changes, and you never know what might come your way. Just take each day as it comes, and remember that t here’s always someone, or something, out there to help you.32.How did the author deal with his depression at first?A.He turned to his old friends for help. B.He talked about it with his parents.C.He dealt with it by himself. D.He read many articles about it. 33.How did street dancing benefit the author?A.It helped him find a good job.B.It taught him how to control his emotions perfectly.C.It let him find many true friends.D.It cheered him up and made him feel positive.34.What does the author suggest people do when they feel down?A.Always be confident in themselves.B.Find someone or something to help them.C.Wait for help to come patiently.D.Accept everything that life sends their way.35.How might the author feel about his future?A.Hopeful. B.Fearful. C.Satisfied. D.Uncertain.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。