湖南省株洲市二中2020┄2021学年高二下学期入学考试英语

湖南省怀化市辰溪县第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。

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第一部分阅读（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。

AThis famous site features one of the largest and most representative collections of Buddhist architecture and art in China. It was rated as a 5A-class tourist attraction in 2010.The Lingshan Grand Buddha is an 88-meter-high open-air bronze statue of Sakyamuni. It is 17 meters higher than the Grand Buddha at Leshan Mountain. It is part of the pattern of Five Buddhas in five directions together with the Big Buddha at Lantau Island in Hong Kong to the south, the Grand Buddha at Leshan Mountain to the west, the Grand Buddha in Yungang Caves to the north and the Grand Buddha at the Longmen Caves in the central area. At the feet of the Grand Buddha, you can feel the loftiness （雄伟）and dignity of Buddhism.Tips：Location: Lingshan Road, Mashan town, Binhu district, WuxiTickets: Through ticket： 210 yuan （ $ 31. 85） , and free tickets for the performance of Ode to Auspiciousness for individual visitorsOpening hours for Lingshan Mountain: 7：00 17：00Opening hours for Brahma Palace: 9：00 18：00Recommendations:The Nine-Dragon FountainThe Nine-Dragon Fountain in front of the giant Buddha will start to play music and the song, The Birth of Buddha , at 10 am every day. A huge lotus（莲花）slowly blooms with six petals, and a 7-meter golden statue of Prince Buddha rises from the lotus, with one hand pointing to the sky and one hand at the earth, symbolizing Buddha's light shining on all things.The Brahma PalaceThe whole palace shows the mixture of traditional cultural elements with Western architectural features. Many cultural heritage items and art works can be found there. Its splendid design surprises every visitor.1. What is the Lingshan Grand Buddha famous for?A. Its typical collections of architecture and art.B. Its special material.C. Its geographical location.D. Its long history.2. What do we know about the performance of Ode to Auspiciousness?A. It lasts 10 hours for visitors.B. It costs 210 yuan at least.C. It's available only for group visitors.D. It's free if you get a through ticket.3. Why does the writer recommend the Brahma Palace to us?A. It’s in front of the giant Buddha.B. Its design and collections are amazing.C. Visitors can enjoy a huge lotus there.D. Many traditional cultural items are on sale.BBradley McConachie, a 33-year-old Australian is actually a student in international relations completing his PhD through Griffith University. He came to Beijing for a cooperative research at Beijing University two years ago. Such an academic life was colorful with a chance offered by the cultural exchanges project, “I'm in China".Bradley was lucky to win the most "likes" for his photo story about his life inChina and became one of 20 winners to visit locations by the project this summer. All thewinners’ experiences were filmed to produce a r eality show, My Chinese Working Day, which will be broadcast by mid-September.Bradley was chosen to work as a recreational manager for a Chinese wedding. The film crew took them to many “amazing sites" and the staff at the resort taught them a lot about how to incorporate modern Chinese features while still keeping traditional customs.“I would have to say two things stick out as the most memorable： the helicopter ride and talking with the staff at the hotel about how they organize weddings here in China," he said. That was Bradley's first time to be in a helicopter, and he was too absorbed with the “stunning" view of the coastline.“I think it is so important to show other Australians the different landscapes China has to offer. I think so many Australians, when they think about China, imagine the historical sites of Beijing and the exciting things to see in Shanghai but have no idea about other beautiful places, like Sanya or the many other places people have been taken to in this TV series. It was nice to experience these little touches. I was happy to be a part of that experience!” Bradley said.4. What made Bradley's life more colorful?A. Obtaining his PhD.B. The cultural exchanges project.C. The research about Beijing University.D. The interest in international relations.5. Why was Bradley given the chance?A. He produced the reality show.B. His life in China was interesting.C. He was one of the top 20 winners.D. He liked photo stories most.6. Which of the following best explains “stunning" in P aragraph 4?A. Fantastic.B. Confusing.C. Agreeable.D. Extreme.7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. It's difficult to produce moving TV series.B. Beijing and Shanghai are historical sites.C. Sanya is worth visiting for foreigners.D. Many Australians know little about China.CAt a time when industries are under greater pressure to reduce costs and increase efficiencies, more production facilities are turning to digital sensing technology to provide the real-time insights they need for improved performance. What if one digital sensor could measure multiple signals?Yokogawa's DPharp（差压传送器）digital technology has the unique ability to measure two pressure parameters （参数），delivering reliable and accurate measurement of plant operations. The unique aspect of this digital technology is that it measures two parameters in one sensor module, providing additional insight into a plant's operations. It is the only sensor in the world that does this.DPharp transmitters（发射器）use silicon（硅）resonant（谐振的）sensor technology to measure both differential（差别） and still pressure. The sensor consists of two H-shaped crystal silicon resonators that shake at a certain frequency and，, when pressure is applied, the frequency of one resonator increases while the other decreases. By monitoring these frequencies digitally, both differential and still pressure can be measured at the same time. The frequency output is directly read by the central processing unit of the transmitter.DPharp can be used in any processing plant across any industry—oil and gas to food and drinks. DPharp's unique digital sensing technology allows engineering firms and plant engineers to create designs that will equate to an average reduction of 40 percent. Where they would typically use five measuring devices, they are using three by using the multi-sensing technology. That is a significant cost reduction in the number of devices installed and the added benefit is that, as there are less devices, the engineering and design is less complex, which means less materials andless equipment to maintain. Furthermore, there are fewer transmitter spares required, which reduces costs. Tony Farah, Product Manager, said that more organisations are seeing the significant benefits of smart devices like DPharp.8. What is special about DPharp digital technology?A. It provides the real-time insights.B. It brings significant changes in engineering.C. It measures two parameters in one sensor.D. It provides accurate measurement.9. What is the frequency output read by?A. Two H-shaped crystal silicon resonators.B. The central processing unit of the transmitter.C. Monitoring devices.D. The operator of the plant.10. What is the plants' attitude to DPharp?A. Cautious.B. Ambiguous.C. Favorable.D. Disapproving.11. What is the text mainly about?A. How DPharp is bringing value across production plants.B. How sensor works in a different way.C. Why DPharp is efficient and reliable.D. Where DPharp can be used.DLast year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 55 million people in the U. S. are “gig workers" which is more than 35 percent of the U. S. workforce. That number is projected to jump to 43 percent by 2020.People are drawn to gig work（零工）because it brings in a little extra income without a major time commitment. And recent technologies like Skype, Slack, and Dropbox have made the gig life a reality, giving you maximum freedom, an ideal work-life balance, and the chance to pursue your passions.If you're thinking of joining the gig economy, it's never been easier. One of the great things about the gig economy is that you don't have a boss breathing downyour neck. As a freelancer, you no longer have to cater to a company culture or work schedule that might cause physical or emotional stress. Instead, you get to choose the type of work you do and who you work with. But this degree of freedom requires a corresponding amount of discipline. With no boss to make sure you're on task, it's all on you.A lot of gig workers start their careers by hopping on a project because the employer is desperate and in need of help. On the employer's end, it's tough to take on people for higher management positions when the pool of talent is full of gig workers who haven't been given an opportunity to improve their skills. Businesses have to evolve to learn how to account for an influx（(涌入）of temporary workers. It is harder for gig workers to becomeskilled and get promoted.The workforce is becoming more advanced and educated by the day. You have to keep learning and keep up with industry trends to maintain a competitive edge. This is true even for people in traditional office settings, but it's critical if you're your own boss.12. What made the gig life a reality?A. Greater work-life balance.B. New technologies.C. A little extra money.D. Maximum freedom.13. What does the underlined phrase “breathing down your nec", in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Making you unable to breathe freely.B. Standing very close behind you.C. Threatening you by saying something.D. Monitoring you closely.14. What can we infer from the last but one paragraph?A. Employers should invest in training the temporary workers.B. Gig workers start their jobs out of passion.C. It's hard for employers to employ people for higher positions.D. It's hard for gig workers to develop skills.15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Gig EconomyB. The Challenges of the Gig EconomyC. The Increase of the Gig EconomyD. The Reason for the Gig Economy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。

英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，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。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £19. 15.B. £ 9. 18C. £ 9. 15.答案是C。

1. What was the weather like when Beth was at the beach?A. Cloudy.B. Sunny.C. Rainy.2. What will the man do next Friday?A. Attend a party.B. Go on a business trip.C. E-mail the woman a report.3. What does Nick do?A. A website designer.B. A computer salesman.C. A school teacher.4. Where are the speakers?A. In the woman’s house.B. In a bookstore.C. In a restaurant.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A restaurant.B. The man’s job.C. The man’s pay.第二节(共1 5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。

高二下学期入学考试英语试题本试卷分知识运用、阅读技能和写作技能三个部分，时量70分钟，满分100分。

第一部分：知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节单项填空（共10个小题，每小题2分，满分20分）从A. B. C. D四个选项中选出最佳答案填空。

1. Most of us found ______ difficult to finish the work in such a short time.A. thisB. whichC. whatD. it2. ______ for some time after a tiring day is very enjoyable and exciting for me in summer.A. SwimB. SwimmingC. Go swimmingD. To swim3. Most students like the teachers ______ understand them well.A. whoB. whenC. whatD. which4. The question ______ he left the room is confusing.A. whenB. whereC. whyD. that5. —Do you know where Mary is?—No, I don’t. I ______ her since last Sunday nig ht.A. haven’t seenB. didn’t seeC. won’t seeD. don’t see6. Our teacher tells us that the moon ______ around the earth.A. traveledB. has traveledC. travelsD. travel7. Every year we plant trees on the mountains. In a few years the mountains ______ with trees.A. are coveredB. will be coveredC. are coveringD. will cover8. Last month I came to Britain. My English has improved a lot _______ I use it all the time.A. unlessB. whileC. whenD. as9. Smith didn’t expect to see you yesterday, ________?A. did heB. wasn’t heC. didn’t heD. was he10. — _____ I use your pen?— Go ahead, please.A. MustB. NeedC. ShallD. May第二节完形填空（共10个小题，每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

绝密★启用前2021届株洲市第二中学高二第二次月考试卷英语命题：高二英语备课组本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力，语言知识运用、阅读理解和书面表达。

满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

PartⅠ Listening Comprehension （30 marks）Section A （22.5 marks）Directions：In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Example:When will the magazine probably arrive？A. Wednesday.B. Thursday.C. Friday.The answer is B.Conversation 11. How many books does the man borrow at last？A. OneB. TwoC. Three2. What does the woman suggest the man do？A. Ask his teacher to borrow the books.B. Copy the books.C. Read the books there.Conversation 23. What does the man want？A. Two hamburgers .B. A cup of water.C. An ice cream.4. How much tip does the woman get？A. One dollar.B. Three dollars.C. Ten dollars.Conversation 35. What will the speakers do？A. See a movie.B. Take a walk.C. Go home.6. With whom will the woman have supper this evening？A. The man.B. The man’s grandma.C. Her grandma. Conversation 47. Where does the conversation probably take place？A. In a car.B. In a street.C. At an airport.8. What will the speakers do first after they arrive at the man’s house？A. Have lunch.B. Go swimming.C. Start work.9. What’s the weather like in Boston now？A. It’s very cold.B. It’s very warm.C. It’s too hot.Conversation 510. How long has the man been staying in America？A. About three months.B. About five months.C. About half a year.11. What kind of life do people in New Orleans live？A. Hard.B. Rich.C. Relaxing.12. What kind of music originated in New Orleans？A. Jazz.B. Country music.C. Rock and roll.Conversation 613. What problem will the man face when losing his job？A. Investment problem.B. Finance problem.C. Honesty problem.14. What does the man think of his boss？A. Hard-working.B. Greedy.C. Dishonest.15. What’s the woman’s advice to the man？A. To quit his job.B. To move in with her.C. To buy things of little value. SECTION B （7.5 marks）Directions：In this section, you’ll hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you’ve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.You’ll hear the mini-talk TWICE.Election in the USQualifications Any American citizen over 16. _________ who was born inthe US.Part II Language Knowledge （45 marks）Section A （15 marks）Directions：Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.Example:The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket ______the desert.A. coveringB. coveredC. coverD. to coverThe answer is A.21._______ enough time, we will be able to see more of the city.A. Having GivenB. GivingC. To giveD. Given22. From space, the earth looks blue. This is ________ about seventy-one percent of its surface iscovered by water.A. whyB. howC. becauseD. whether23. Around two o’clock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat _____ us.A. bothersB. had botheredC. would botherD. bothered24. The university estimates that living expenses for international students ________ around$8,450 a year, which is a burden for some of them.A. wasB. areC. isD. were25. She says that she’ll have to close the shop ________ business imp roves.A. ifB. unlessC. afterD. when26. Many countries are now setting up national parks animals and plants can be protected.A. whenB. whichC. whoseD. where27. Laura was away in Paris for over a week. When she got home, there was a pile of mails______for her.A. waitedB. waitC. waitingD. was waiting28. —Oh no! We’re too late. The train _______.—That’s Ok. We’ll catch the next train to London.A. was leavingB. had leftC. has leftD. has been leaving29. I dislike _______ when others laugh at me in public or think poorly of me behind.A. thatB. itC. thoseD. them30. The airport _______ next year will help promote tourism in this area.A. being completedB. to be completedC. completedD. having been completed31. Not until he went through real hardship _______the love we have for our families isimportant.A. had he realizedB. he realizedC. did he realizeD. he had realized32. As many as five courses are provided, and you are free to choose _____ suits you best.A. whicheverB. whateverC. wheneverD. wherever33. I ____ here in time, but I met an old friend of mine. I stopped and talked with him for some ti me.A. shouldn’t have comeB. must have comeC. needn’t have comeD. could have com e34.— Whenever you are short of money, just come to me.—A. Do you really mean it？B. I can’t believe it.C.That’s something.D.What’s up？35. ____ many times, but he still doesn’t know how to do it.A. Being toldB. Having been toldC. Having toldD. He has been told Section B （18 marks）Directions：For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.There was a story about love and happiness which happened in 1980s. One day, an elderly gentleman in his 80s came to the hospital at 8:30. I heard him saying to the nurse that he was in a hurry for an appointment at 9:30.The nurse had him take a 36 in the waiting area, 37 him it would be at least 40 minutes before someone would be able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy—my patient didn’t 38 at the appointed hour, I would examine his wound. While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor’s appointment.The gentleman said no and told me that he 39 to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. He told me that she had been 40 for a while and that she had a special disease. I asked if she would be 41 if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not been able to 42 him for five years now. I was 43 , and asked him, “And you still go every morning, even though she doesn’t know who you are？”He smiled and said, “She doesn’t know me, but I know who she is.” I had to hold ba ck 44 as he left.Now I realize that in marriages, true love is 45 of all that is. The happiest people don’t 46 have the best of everything; they just try the best of everything they have. 47 isn’t about how to live through the storm, but how to dance in the rain.36. A. breath B．test C．seat D．walk37. A. persuading B．promising C．understanding D．telling38. A. turn up B．show off C．come on D．go away39. A. forgot B. needed C．agreed D．happened40. A. late B．well C．around D．there41. A. lonely B．worried C．doubtful D．hungry42. A. recognize B．answer C．believe D．expect43. A. moved B．disappointed C．surprised D．satisfied44. A. curiosity B．tears C．words D．judgment45. A. agreement B．expression C．acceptance D．exhibition46. A. necessarily B．completely C．naturally D．frequently47. A. Adventure B．Beauty C．Trust D．LifeSection C （12 marks）Directions：Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.The gorilla is 48.______ rare animal that lives in Africa. Gorillas are very big animals. Male gorillas are usually taller and bigger 49.______ female gorillas. Male gorillas can reach a height of1.8 m and can weigh 140-180 kg. Female gorillas can reach a height of 1.5 m and, on average, weigh 90 kg. Gorillas are usually black 50.______ color. Their bodies are covered with black or brown fur. Some gorillas have red hair on their heads. Male gorillas over ten years of age have silver hair on 51.______ backs.Gorillas are social animals and live in family groups. A typical family includes one adult gorilla, 52.______ is the leader of the family. Some families can have as many as 50 members 53.______ others include only a few members. Gorillas sleep about 13 hours a night 54.______ rest for several hours during the day. Gorillas are quiet and shy animals and their only natural enemy is human beings. 55.______ the growth of the human population and the development of farming, there is a question as to whether gorillas can survive. Thankfully, most countries have passed laws to protect them.Part III Reading Comprehension （30 marks）Directions：Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AAfter graduating from college, I worked in Denver. On 22nd December, I was driving to my parents’ home in Missouri for Christmas. I stopped at a gas station（加油站） about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend. While I was standing in line at the cash register（收款台）, I said hello to an older couple who were also paying for gas.I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car. I stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas station. They said they would take me to my friend’s. We chatted on the way into the city, and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card.I wrote him and his wife a thank-you note for helping me. Soon afterward, I received a Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holidays meaningful.Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning. In late afternoon I returned to my car and found that I’d left the lights on all day, and the battery（电池） was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealership—a shop selling cars—was right next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom.“Just how friendly is Friendly Ford？” I asked and explained my trouble. They quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it. They would accept no payment, so when I got home, I wrote them a note to say thanks. I received a letter back from one of the salesmen. No one had ever taken the time to write him and say thank you, and it meant a lot, he said.“Thank you”—two powerful words. They’re easy to say and mean so much.56．The author planned to stop at Oklahoma City _______.A．to visit a friend B．to see his parentsC．to pay or the cash register D．to have more gas for his car57．The words “took off ” underlined in Paragraph 2 mean “________”.A．turned off B．moved off C．put up D．set up58．What happened when the author found smoke coming out of his car？A．He had it pulled back to the gas station.B．The couple sent him a business card.C．The couple offered to help him.D．He called his friend for help.59．The battery of the author’s car was dead because _______.A．something went wrong with the lightsB．the meeting lasted a whole dayC．he forgot to turn off the lightsD．he drove too long a distance60．By telling his own experiences, the author tries to show _______.A．how to write a thank-you letterB．how to deal with car problemsC．the kind-heartedness of older peopleD．the importance of expressing thanksBAllen Smith and his wife, Alisa, had taught for over 30 years near Buffalo, New York--he in computers, she in special education. "Teaching means everything to us," Allen would say. In April 1998, he learned he would need a heart operation. It was the kind of news that leads to some serious thinking about life's purpose.Not long after the surgery, Allen saw a brochure describing Imagination Library, a program started by Dolly Parton' s foundation （基金会） that mailed a book every month to children from birth to age five in the singer's home town of Sevier, Tennessee. “I thought, maybe Alisaand I could do something like this when we retire," Allen recalls. He placed the brochure on his desk, "as a reminder."Five years later, now retired and with that brochure still on the desk, Allen clicked on imagination library .com. The program had been opened up to partners who could take advantage of book and postage discounts.The quality of the books was of great concern to the Smiths. Rather than sign up online, they went to Dollywood for a look-see. “We didn’t want to give the children rubbish,” says Alisa. The books-reviewed each year by teachers, literacy specialists and Dollywood board members-included classics such as Ezra Jack Keats’s The Snowy Day and newer books like Anna Dewdney’s Llama Llama series.Satisfied, the couple set up the Smith Family Foundation and got to work. Since 2004, they have shipped more than 12,200 books to preschoolers in their area. Megan Williams, a mother of four, is more than appreciative：“This program introduces us to books I’ve never heard of.”The Smiths spend about ＄400 a month sending books to 200 children. “Some people sit there and wait to die,” says Allen. “Others get as busy as they can in the time they have left.”61. What led Allen to think seriously about the meaning of life？A. His health problem.B. His love for teaching.C. The influence of his wife.D. The news from the Web.62. What did Allen want to do after learning about Imagination Library？A. Give out brochures.B. Do something similar.C. Write books for childrenD. Retire from being a teacher.63. According to the text, Dolly Parton is .A. a well-known surgeonB. a mother of a four-year-oldC. a singer born in Tennessee D .a computer programmer64. Why did the Smiths go to Dollywood？A. To avoid signing up online.B. To meet Dollywood board members.C. To make sure the books were the newest.D. To see if the books were of good quality.65. What can we learn from Allen’s words in the last paragraph？A. He needs more money to help the children.B. He considers his efforts worthwhile.C. He wonders why some people are so busy.D. He tries to save those waiting to die.CMalaria is one of the worst causes of death and disease worldwide, especially in developing countries. It kills as many as three million people every year—almost all of whom are under five, very poor, and African. In most years, more than five hundred million cases of illness result from the disease, although exact numbers are difficult to assess because many people don't （or can't） seek care. It is not unusual for a family earning less than two hundred dollars a year to spend a quarter of its income on malaria treatment, and what they often get no longer works. In countries like Tanzania, Mozambique, and the Gambia, no family, village, hospital, or workplace can remain unaffected for long.Malaria starts suddenly, with violent chills, which are soon followed by an intense fever and, often, headaches. As the parasites multiply, they take over the entire body. Malaria parasiteslive by eating the red blood cells they infect （感染）. They can also attach themselves to blood vessels in the brain. If it doesn't kill you, malaria can happen again and again for years. The disease passed on to humans by female mosquitoes infected with one of four species of parasite. Together, the mosquito and the parasite are the most deadly couple in the history of the earth—and one of the most successful. Malaria has five thousand genes, and its ability to change rapidly to defend itself and resist new drugs has made it nearly impossible to control. Studies show that mosquitoes are passing on the virus more frequently, and there are more outbreaks in cities with large populations. Some of the disease's spread is due to global warming.For decades, the first-choice treatment for malaria parasites in Africa has been chloroquine, a chemical which is very cheap and easy to make. Unfortunately, in most parts of the world, malaria parasites have become resistant to it. Successful alternatives that help prevent resistance are already available, but they have been in short supply and are very expensive. If these drugs should fail, nobody knows what would come next.66. According to paragraph 1, many people don't seek care because___.A. they are too poorB. it is unusual to seek careC. they can remain unaffected for longD. there are too many people suffering from the disease67. People suffering from malaria___.A. have to kill female mosquitoesB. have ability to defend parasitesC. have their red blood cells infectedD. have sudden fever, followed by chills68. Which of the following may be the reason for the wide spread of the disease？A. Its resistance to global warming.B. Its ability to pass on the virus frequently.C. Its outbreaks in cities with large populations.D. Its ability to defend itself and resist new drugs.69. It can be inferred from the passage that___.A. no drugs have been found to treat the diseaseB. the alternative treatment is not easily available to most peopleC. malaria has developed its ability to resist parasitesD. nobody knows what will be the drug to treat the disease70. Which of the following questions has NOT been discussed in the passage？A. How can we know one is suffering from malaria？B. How many people are killed by malaria each year？C. Why are there so many people suffering from malaria？D. What has been done to keep people unaffected for long？Part Ⅳ Writing （45 marks）Section A （10 marks ）Directions：Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Parents are impo rtant elements in the children’s educational progress. They are capable of being good resources not just for children, but also for schools and teachers.Parents can help children realize the value of education through their love and support, and most importantly, their encouragement plays an important role in educational success. So parents can be more involved in children’s classroom activities. For example, parents can help out with teaching arts and crafts to preschoolers and children in grades 1-3. Asking parents to show the children their own talents and the knowledge on the subject they love is a good way to involve the parents in their children’s education. And as a teacher, having someone on call to help you with the cutting and gluing during a craft class will ensure a less difficult job.Having parent volunteers around when organizing activities for children is definitely an advantage. Organizing field trips, outings, community services, camps, etc., can be a daunting task when you are the only member responsible for catering to the needs of a large group of children. At such times, asking parent volunteers to help out with the basic requirements makes perfect sense. You can even ask them to stay together with students on camping and field trips or help with community services. And activities which allow them to mix freely with the children will help them understand the needs of the children better.Asking parent volunteers to keep records of classroom activities, the resources used, etc., is a good way of making good use of them. Ask them to help out with restocking the materials needed for arts and crafts. You can even ask them to help tune musical instruments, organize the library and the children’s artwork. Make sure that they are comfortable doin g the work assigned to them, after all, you would not want to offend their feelings.School is considered as a second home, and there is a constant need to conduct research or surveys to find out whether the children are comfortable in school and what they think of it.A better way to do this is to employ parent volunteers to complete the task. Ultimately, the goal of research or survey is to make the school environment-friendly and home-like. Thus, it makes sense to conduct research or surveys with the help of parent volunteers.It goes without saying that you ought to thank the parent volunteers for all their help. To conclude, I agree with the saying, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”Section B （10 marks）Directions：Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.A few weeks ago, I took a walk around Washington Square Park. I met all the usual people：street performers, the Pigeon Guy, a group of guitarists singing in harmony. But off to the side, sitting on a bench was a woman doing something vastly different—giving free advice.A week or two later, I set up an interview with her and we discussed her project at length.Lisa Podell, 32, started the Free Advice Project this past May. It began as an experiment；she sat in Washington Square Park f or a day with a sign that read “Free Advice” as a simple way to reach out to people. Podell was astonished at the strong response.Podell admits that she was doubtful at first, but now she describes the project as mutually （相互地） beneficial. People learn from her—but she also learns from them. She says that the majority of those who come to her are dealing with some pretty heavy issues, and they expect her not only to listen, but also provide real answers.Having worked as a full time teacher and now as an adolescent advisor, Podell believes that talking things out is important in the decision-making process.Sometimes, people walk around all day, keeping their problems in their own head and thinking about them in the same way. Podell simply strives to provide people with perspective.I asked if there is a future plan for the Free Advice Project. Podell said she would like to promote it to each public space in New York, which would be carried out by various volunteers across the city.It was truly inspiring to meet someone with such a big heart, especially in New York—where it is sometimes very hard to find anybody to listen.81. In what way was Podell different from other people in the park？（No more than 6 words）（2 marks）___________________________________________________________________________________82. What does Podell think about the project？（No more than 10 words）（3 marks）___________________________________________________________________________________83. According to Podell, what should people do when making decisions？（No more than 6 words）（2 marks）_________________________________________________________________________________84. How would Podell promote her project in New York？（No more than 15 words）（3 marks）___________________________________________________________________________________Section C （25 marks）Directions：Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.现在部分学生以及家长认为：中学生只有考试取得了好成绩才能给他们带来快乐，根据你的情况，以Happiness in my eyes 为题写一篇作文。

株洲市二中高二年级第一次月考英语试题总分：150分时间：120分钟第一部分听力（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）1.When can the man return the book, according to the woman？A. Next Monday.B. Next Wednesday.C. Next Friday.2. Why does the man look sad？A. He was punished by his parents.B. He got a poor grade.C. He didn’t work hard.3. What doesn’t the man like？A. Sushi.B. Chicken.C. Meatballs.4. What can we learn from the dialogue？A. The man is very excited.B. The woman wants a better house.C. The woman is satisfied with her new house.5. Where will the woman go at the weekend？A. Hawaii.B. New York University.C. Washington.第二节（共15小题；没小题1.5分，满分22.5 分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.How long has the man been traveling？A. For one year.B. For three months.C. For half a year.7.What was the man doing during that time？A. Doing business.B. Sight-seeing.C. Visiting friends.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

湖南省株洲二中2020-2021学年高一上学期联考英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读（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。

ASuperCampSuperCamp is the best academic, life and college prep summer camp in the United States for ages 11-19. It is held in famous colleges nationwide. Students experience a shift in learning through academic enrichment classes, exciting outdoor challenges and character building exercises.SuperCamp Senior Forum offers 6-day and 10-day programs. Senior Forum helps teens develop new learning and life skills, in such areas as critical thinking, communication and leadership, in preparation for success throughout high school and in college.Quantum Academy is a 6-day summer program for incoming 12th graders and college students up to 20 years of age. This program focuses on life and learning skills necessary for success in college and after college.SuperCamp Junior Forum is a 6-day summer program for incoming 6th-8th graders, which helps students develop learning skills in such areas as writing, reading, studying, test-taking and memory, which will help in all subject areas throughout high school.What's a typical day like?A typical day is action-packed. Waking up at 7 ：00 , breakfast at 7：30, morning session 8：30- 12：30 full of music and fun, interactive learning activities, lunch at 12：30, free time 1:30-3：30 for outdoor sports, main room games, hanging out, etc. ,3：30 —5：30 afternoon session with more music, movement, fun and learning, 5 ：30 dinner, 6 ：30 〜8 ：30 evening sessioncovering new life skills, 8：30-9：30 closing session with a review of the day, sharing and a song,10：00 lights out.1. Where can SuperCamp be found?A. In colleges throughout the USA.B. In colleges throughout the world.C. In high schools throughout the USA.D. In high schools throughout the world.2. How is SuperCamp Junior Forum different from the other two programs?A. It is less difficult.B. It is more interesting.C. It offers fewer classes.D. It gives students more tests.3. What is the best time for free play at SuperCamp?A. In the morning.B. At noon.C. After lunch.D. In the evening.『答案』1. A 2. A 3. C『解析』这是一篇应用文。

湖南株洲二中21-22学度高二第一次抽考-英语英语试卷总分：150分时量：120分钟Part ⅠListening Comprehension (30 marks)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter (A, B, or C).You will hear each Conversation TWICE.Conversation 11.Why is the man calling?A.To make an appointment with the woman.B.To make an appointment with Doctor Milton.C.To check the records of the clinic.2.What time has finally been fixed for Mr. Stone?A.7:00 p.m., March 26th.B. 5:20 p.m., March 27th.C. 6:15 p.m., March 27th.Conversation 23.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.House to buy.B. Their future life.C. A new job.4.What is the woman’s greatest concern about the man’s plan to grow flowers?A.Money.B. Time.C. SpaceConversation 35.What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A.The responsibilities for the woman’s position.B.The woman’s arrangement for a day.C.The relationship between the two speakers.6.What will the woman probably be doing at 7:10 p.m.?A.Having the monthly meeting.B.Being interviewed for a TV program.C.Writing the speech for the dinner meeting.Conversation 47.What’s the relationship between the two speakers?A.Strangers.B. Old friends.C. Customer and agent.8.Which of the following is included in the woman’s free samples?A.Hair-washing shampoo.B. Washing powder.C. Floor cleaner.9.What’s the man’s attitude?A.He isn’t interested in buying things.B. He is glad to get such information.B.He’s pleased to help the woman.Conversation 510.What was the weather like last week?A.Nice and sunny.B. Too warm.C. Neither hot nor cold.11.What season is it now?A.Autumn.B. Winter.C. Summer12.What does the man think the weather will be like this weekend?A.He thinks it’ll rain.B.He doesn’t think it’ll rain.B.He thinks it’ll be cloudy.Conversation 613.Where is the woman?A.On First Street.B. On Main Street.C. At the bus stop.14.How will the woman get to the destination?A.On foot.B. By bike.C. By bus.15.Which is the right routine for the woman to get to Bums Park?A.Main Street—First Street—Lincoln Street—Bums Park.B.Main Street—Lincoln Street—First Street—Bums Park.C.First Street—Main Street—Lincoln Street—Bums Park.Section BDirection: In this section, you will hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information yo u’ve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.Part Ⅱ Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21.I remembered the door before I left the office, but I forgot to turn off the lights.A. lockedB. to lockC. having lockedD. to have locked22.You can change your job, you can move your house, but life is meaningless _______ friendsto share it with.A. withB. withoutC. inD. for23.In order to find the missing child, villagers everywhere over the past five hours.A. searchB. searchedC. are searchingD. have been searching24.—I love the Internet. I’ve come to know many friends on the Net.—It’s not the case. In fact, _________ of them would become your real friends.A. fewB.a fewC. littleD. a little25.After school we went to the reading-room to do some reading, only to be told thatit .A. is being decoratedB. had decoratedC. has decoratedD. was being decorated26.We’ve had a good start, but next, more work needs _____to achieve the final success.A. being doneB. doC. to be doneD. to do27.When _______ what is friendship, boys and girls may give different answers.A. to askB. askedC. askingD. asks28.Bicycling is good exercise; _______, it does not pollute the air.A. howeverB. besidesC. otherwiseD. last29.Close the door of fear behind you, and you _____ the door of hope open before you.A. sawB. have seenC. will seeD. are seeing30.Everyone in the village is friendly to tourists. It doesn’t matter______ you come from.A. whyB. howC. whereD. when31._______I always felt I would pass the exam, I never thought I would get an A.A. WhileB. AsC. IfD. Until32.—I remember you were a talented pianist at college. Can you play the piano for me?—Sorry, I the piano for years.A. don't playB. wasn't playingC. haven't playedD. hadn't played33.Learning English is a gradual process(过程)，______ you should make full use of your hearingand speaking.A. whatB. in whatC. whichD. in which34.Many people have donated that type of blood; however, the blood bank needs _____.A. someB. lessC. muchD. more35.—Class1 gave a wonderful performance in the sports meeting.—________________.A. So did Class2.B. So is Class2.C. Class2 did so.D. Class2 is so.Section B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word phrase that best fits the context.My father was a fisherman. He had his own boat, but it was hard to__36__ a living on the sea. He worked hard and would __37__ out until he caught enough to feed the family. He was a big man and was strong from pulling the __38__ and fighting the sea for his catch.When you got close to him, he smelled like the ocean. However much Mother washed his clothes, they would __39__ keep the smell of the sea and fish. He had an old truck and would drive me to school when the weather was bad. He used this truck in his fishing work. On the way to school, the old truck would __40__ a cloud of smoke. Soon he would stop right in front of the school. Then he would lean(斜靠) over and give me a big __41__ on the cheek and tell me to be a good boy，which was so uncomfortable for me. Here, I was twelve years old and __42__ old for a goodbye kiss!One day when we got to the school, he had his usual big __43__. He started to lean toward me, but I shook my hand and said, "No, Dad. I don't want a goodbye kiss." Then he had a(n) __44__ look on his face, and he looked at me for a long time. I saw his eyes were filled with tears. "Yes, you have grown up and don't need a kiss any more. Then I won't…" he said.It wasn't long after that when my father went to __45__and never came back.No one knows what I would give to have my father give me just one other kiss on the cheek ...to feel his rough old face ... to __46__ the ocean on him ... to feel his arm around my __47__. I wish I had been a man then. If I had been a man, I would never have told him I didn't like his goodbye kiss.36.A. do B. lead C. get D. make37.A. stay B. keep C. leave D. turn38.A. waves B. nets C. boat D. hat39.A. not B. still C. yet D. seldom40.A. send out B. make out C. put out D. bring out41.A. smile B. touch C. kiss D. hug42.A. so B. that C. too D. enough43.A. shout B. sign C. laugh D. smile44.A. frightened B. surprised C. excited D. interested45.A. school B. sea C. home D. church46.A. taste B. smell C. see D. feel47.A. hand B. head C. neck D. noseSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by using ONE word that best fits the context.Good listening can always show respect, promote understanding, 48 improve interpersonal relationship.Many people suggest that parents should listen more to their children, so 49 will understand them better, and find 50 easy to narrow the generation gap; teachers should listen more to their students, then they can meet their needs better, and build a good relationship 51 their students; students should listen more to their classmates, thus they will help and learn from each other, and a friendship is likely to be developed.52 I want to stress(强调) is that each of us should listen to others. Show your respect and never stop others 53 they finish their talk; show you are interested by a supportive silence or a knowing smile; 54 but not least, be open-minded to different opinions even though you don’t like them. In 55 word, good listening can really enable us to get closer to each other.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages.For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AOnce upon a time there was one storyteller. After getting tired of telling old fabricated stories, he left his house in search of a real life story.He reached a village and took a cottage for rent. After wandering in the village throughout the month, in search of true stories, the storyteller couldn’t find one. Disappointed, he decided to stop his search. The next day, while sitting in the cottage, he suddenly heard a voice—a woman was yelling (吼叫) at someone. The voice was coming from the big wall behind his cottage.He tried to hear the conversation; it sounded like the woman was abusing (辱骂) her daughter-in-law. The storyteller didn’t like it but he was happy to finally get his story.Listening to the conversations each day he added them to his story. Though he couldn’t see the characters of his story, he started hating the mother-in-law, as she seemed to be a villain (坏人).Now it was time to finalize the end of the story. But before he did, the storyteller wanted to see the characters once, so he climbed up the wall.There he saw the mother-in-law sitting in a wheelchair. It seemed she was disabled and that the daughter-in-law was resting nearby. The old lady trying to eat some food lying on the table near her chair. But because of her condition, she couldn’t reach it and it looked like the daughter-in-law was enjoying the old lady’s helplessness. Suddenly the old lady fell from the chair and started abusing her daughter-in-law.The storyteller went back and quickly changed the ending of the story. He was surprised how different it was compared to what he originally thought it would be.Truly he had found both a real life story and a real life lesson.56.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “fabricated” in Paragraph 1 ?A. funnyB. imaginaryC. amazingD. wonderful57.What does the underlined “it” in paragraph 4 refer to?A. the storyB. the mother-in-lawC. the daughter-in-lawD. the woman’s abusing58.Why did the storyteller climb up the wall?A.He thought he was strong enough to do it.B.He expected to find out what was happening.C.He would like to find a good ending for his story.D.He wanted to have a look at the woman and her daughter-in-law.59.Why did the old woman start abusing her daughter-in-law?A. Her daughter-in-law didn’t take care of her.B. Her daughter-in-law was too busy to help her.C. Her daughter-in-law pushed her out of her wheelchair.D. Her daughter-in-law didn’t allow her to get food.60.What lesson can we learn from the text?A. No one is as deaf as the man who will not listen.B. A good listener is not someone with nothing to say.C. Don’t just listen to one’s words. Watch what one does.D. Everybody lies, but it doesn’t matter because nobody listens.BMost of us have suffered the pain of broken friendships. But most friendships can be mended. If there’s a broken friendship you’d like to mend, try the following advice.Give your friend the benefit of the doubt(姑且相信).It’s easy to assume the worst. But if a friend has hurt you, he may not even realize he’s done so. It's probably true that if someone hurts you, they should have known it better. But the fact is that we are all human and we mess things up. You need to give people the benefit of the doubt because you will need that, as well.Take the initiative to communicate with your friend.If you’ve been hurt, your instinct (本能) is probably to pull away and protect yourself. But if you do this, the friendship will likely die. "You need to reach out," says 20-year-old Jamie, who has restored several broken friendships, "Friendships get broken when trust is lost. Both friends need to reach out and demonstrate they are trustworthy."Be the first to apologize.Even if you were hurt, apologize for anything you did wrong. Give up your right to be proven right. Otherwise the conflict won’t be forgotten, as it should be.Walk through the conflict together.Start by tr ying to see things from your friend’s point of view. Talk about the problems openly but kindly.At first, Jessica didn’t understand why Joy ce stopped talking to her. Joyce finally explained that Jessica’s teasing (取笑) annoyed her. "I finally found out she was angry because I teased her in front of the boys in our class." Jessica explained. Jessica meant nothing by her teasing and thought it shouldn’t bother Joyce. But when she accepted that it was embarrassing to Joyce, she stopped. Then their friendship could heal.Accept the fact that friendship may change.Nicole and Michelle had been best friends since preschool. But in college, Michelle suddenly pulled away. "We didn’t talk to each other for a while, then tried to reconcile," Nicole says, "But we’re j ust polite acquaintances now."It’s normal for friendships to change. Often two friends just drift apart. Problems come when one friend tries to hang on while the other friend lets go. If your friend isn’t willing to work things out, accept it and move on. But if you are able to reconcile, you’ll have a friendship that’s tried-and-true!61.How many pieces of advice on mending friendships does the writer give us?A. ThreeB. FourC. FiveD. Six62.When your friends hurt you and don’t realize it, according to the writer you should________.A.tell them the truthB. mess things upC. hurt them in the same wayD. accept what they tell you63.Why did Joyce stop talking to Jessica?A.Because Joyce didn’t understand Jessica.B.Because what Joyce did was embarrassing to Jessica.C.Because Joyce always made fun of Jessica in front of the boys.D.Because Jessica laughed at Joyce in front of the boys in their class.64.What does the underlined word “reconcile” in the passage mean?A.Make people recognize each other.B.Become friends again after an argument.C.Force people to accept one’s invitation.D.Ask people to ignore each other’s mistakes.65.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.We should never give people the benefit of the doubt for they hurt us badly.B.Only one part needs to show trust when there is a broken friendship.C.You should be the first to apologize for anything you did wrong.D.It’s unacceptable for friendships to change, for it’s abnormal.CNew rules for pubs and clubs, including a ban (禁令) ondrinking games like the awful "dentist's chair", will be introducedin Britain this year to prevent the heavy drinking culture, whichcosts the country billions of pounds a year.Other activities like "all you can drink for 10 pounds ", "women drink free" nights and speed drinking competitions will also be banned.But, on the other hand, offers of cheap alcohol in supermarkets will not be affected, which is widely regarded as one of the main sources of Britain's problems with under-age and over-drinking.Doctors and health experts argue that the government has failed to use its most effective weapon, the taxation(征税) of minimum price controls on alcohol.Home Secretary Alan Johnson said that the government and the industry had a duty to act on heavy drinking."These bans have a real impact on society, not to mention the lives of those who just want to enjoy a good night out," he said.“The dentist's chair”, where drinks are poured directly into the mouth by others, was made famous by the celebrations of footballer Paul Gascoigne at Euro '96. That game and others that promote large consumption will be banned from April and publicans (酒店老总) will have to ensure free tap water is made available to the drinkers.The government says over-drinking costs Britain up to 12 billion pounds a year and has announced that any pubs that go against the new mandatory code (强制性规定) will face severe punishment. For instance, publicans and vendors (小贩) could lose their licenses, be fined up to 20,000 pounds ($32,750) or face six months in prison.66.New rules for pubs and clubs will be introduced in Britain to ban heavy drinking because________.A. people drink too much without paying taxesB. drinking games are infamousC. drinking competitions are very crazyD. drinking in the country costs too much67.Some people believe when the tough new rules come into effect, ________.A. supermarkets will stop selling alcohol in low pricesB. “women drink free” nights will not be closedC. over-drinking will still not be stoppedD. under-age people will not continue drinking68.What is probably the most effective way to control alcohol?A. bansB. educationC. forceD. taxation69.According to the passage, “the dentist’s chair” is ________.A. a chair for the patient whose teeth should be treatedB. a drinking game made famous by the celebrations of footballersC. a way to advertise different types of alcoholD. to be banned in October this year70.What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Heavy drinking will be banned in Britain.B. Over-drinking will be taxed.C. Drinking in Britain will be banned.D. 12 billion pounds is spent on drinking.PART FOUR WRITINGSection A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.The traditional British family is made up of a father, a mother and 3 children. However, a study shows that the average number of kids in a British family is 1.8 in 2009. With the British family becoming smaller, the population of the UK has been falling. And the size of the British workforce is declining and the average age of the workforce is rising. This trend is damaging the British economy.Why aren’t the British having as many children as they used to? Well, there are a number of reasons. One is that British people don’t get married until they are 30 years old, because people it’s expensive to buy a house in the UK. It is not until they are 30 that they can afford their own home and start a new life in a new home. Because of this they are now having their children at a much older age than before, meaning mothers have fewer years in which they can have children. Another reason is that it is expensive to bring up a child in the UK. Nowadays both parents need to work to make a living. Because both parents are at work, they then need to pay someone to look after their child during the day. Paying for this childcare is expensive. The recent credit crunch (金融危机) is also making things even harder for families, since unemployment is rising and even fewer people can afford to have children.What is Britain doing to save the British family? First of all, the government is trying to make it cheaper to have children. For example, there have been increases in the Child Benefit money families can claim from the state each month. Also, there is an increasing amount of government subsidy (补贴) for nursery schools, so that parents do not need to pay so much for childcare. In addition, there are now laws allowing parents to take more time off work so that they can look after their children themselves rather than having to pay others to do it.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit.We adults always worry whether our kids may lose themselves in playing computers. Here is a nice example to show how a teenager solve this problem.Ashley Power’s mother bought a c omputer for her when she was eight. When she was thirteen, she was surfing the Internet regularly, but she couldn’t find anywhere for teenagers to meet and talk. And one day she thought, “If I had my own website, I’d make it a really interesting site for t eenagers.”So, when Ashley was sixteen, she launched her own website, called Goosehead. She had no idea how big a success it would be, but three years later, the site was the most successful teen site in the USA! It was getting 100,000 hits every day, and Ashley had about 30 employees.After a few years, the website closed down. Then Ashley, who lives in Los Angeles, was asked to write a book called The Goosehead Guide to Life. The book is about how to design a website and start a business. It begins with a section called “All About Ashley,” where Ashley tells readers what it is like to be the boss of a company when you are only sixteen. “ I was so happy. But it was crazy in a lot of ways. I got very stressed. I mean, I was only sixteen —I didn’t even have a car! If you were sixteen and you had your own company, you’d be stressed, too！“In an interview Ashley gave advice to teenagers who wanted to start their own business, “Just be strong and have your dreams and work hard at them. And don’t listen when people tell you that you can’t do it, because I heard ‘no’ a lot. Just keep going until you hear ‘yes’!”81.Why did Ashley create her own website GooseHead? (no more than 11 words)_______________________________________________________________________ 82.What is the main idea of Paragraph 3（no more than 6 words）_______________________________________________________________________ 83.According to paragraph 4, what did Ashley do after GooseHead closed down? (no more than10 words)_______________________________________________________________________ 84.How did Ashley feel as a young boss of a company?(no more than 5 words)_______________________________________________________________________ Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.请以“What is a good friend?”为题写一篇英语作文。

2020-2021学年湖南省株洲市第二中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AMy mother and her best friend Martha were in their mid-80s when they saw each other for the last time.They had been friends since they were 18, both of them students atWesleyanCollegeinMacon,Georgia. My mother was the dreamy one, who loved to read and dream herself as an actress. Martha, however, was more practical. I’m not sure what they had in common except that they trusted each other, helped each other, and stayed in touch even when life separated them.Martha spent most of her adulthood inAtlanta, where she raised three kids. My mother, meanwhile, raised eight children, and moved many times during her financially and emotionally troubled marriage, which included several months living with her family inseedymotels.I sensed my mother hid her troubles from most people, but not from Martha, and I knew from my mother that Martha carried her own sorrows. Their willingness to share sorrow without judgment was part of what bond them.The best friendships can also withstand (抵挡) periods without communication. They didn’t communicate a lot — this was before the ease of emails and texts and yet I knew they were always in each other’s minds.One day in 2008, 1 drove my mother to Martha’s house for their final visit. The moment my mother hobbled (蹒跚) into Martha’s house, they threw their arms around each other and went to sit out in the garden, laughing until they were dizzy. I snapped a photo, and spotted something joyous, young and free on my mom, which existed only in the presence of her best friend.Two years later, my mother died. Of all the people I had to tell, Martha was the hardest because I felt it erased her past. After that, we lost touch. But I still think of her and how that friendship strengthened my mother.1. What does the underlined word “seedy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. largeB. dirtyC. urbanD. bright2. The author’s mother and Martha had a lasting friendship partly because they________.A. were willing to shareB. were constantly in touchC. had much in commonD. had a likeness in personality3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To tell the importance of friendship.B. To express his gratitude to his mother.C. To share his standard of choosing a friend.D. To praise the friendship between Martha and his mother.BMost people around the world are right-handed. This also seems to be true in history. In 1799, scientists studied works of art made at different times from 1,500 B.C. to the 1950s. Most of the people shown in these works are right-handed, so the scientists guessed that right-handedness has always been common through history. Today, only about 10% to 15% of the world’s population is left-handed.Why are there more right-handed people than left-handed ones? Scientists now know that a person’s two hands each have their own jobs. For most people, the left hand is used to find things or hold things. The right hand is used to work with things. This is because of the different work of the two sides of the brain. The right side of the brain, which makes a person’s hands and eyes work together, controls the left hand. The left-side of the brain, which controls the right hand, is the centre for thinking and doing problems. These findings show that more artists should be left-handed, and studies have found that left-handedness is twice as common among artists as among people in other jobs.No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed instead of left-handed. Scientists have found that almost 40% of the people become left-handed because their main brain is damaged when they are born. However, this doesn’t happen to everyone, so scientists guess there must be another reason why people become left-handed. One idea is that people usually get right-handed from their parents. If a person does not receive the gene(基因) for right-handedness, he / she may become either right-handed or left-handed according to the chance and the people they work or live with.Though right-handedness is more common than left-handedness, people no longer think left-handed people are strange or unusual. A long time ago, left-handed children were made to use their right hands like other children, but today they don’t have to.4. After studying works of art made at different times in history, the scientists found _______.A. the art began from 1,500B.C.B. the works of art ended in the 1950sC. most people shown in the works of art are right-handedD. most people shown in the works of art are left-handed5. What is the left hand for most people used to do?A. It’s used to find or hold things.B. It’s used to work with things.C. It’s used to make a person’s eyes work together.D. It’s the centre for thinking and doing problems.6. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed.B. Left-handedness is cleverer than right-handedness.C. Today children are not made to use their right hands only.D. Scientists think there must be some reason why people become left-handed.7. The best title for this passage is _______.A. Scientists’ New InventionsB. Left-handed PeopleC. Which HandD. Different Brains, Different HandsCOne-year-old Tallulah turned purple and stopped moving after the sweet became stuck in her throat. Her mum Leigh-Anne said the drama began during a visit to her grandma’s house when her grandparents gave her older kids some sweets.“Then at about 4:45 pm, Tallulah started to choke—we all went into a panic.”“It seemed like it went on for ages. Not one of us knew what to do.”“I rang an ambulance while my grandma and granddad tried to get the sweet to come up.”“Tallulah was panicking at first but then she started to go purple—she almost had no oxygen left in her.”With her daughter limp (无力的) and time running out, Leigh—Anne knew she couldn’t afford to wait for the ambulance to arrive.“The only thing I could think was to go out into the street.” She said.“I rushed out and screamed for someone to help while my grandma rushed out crying with Tallulah.”At exactly the moment, Caitlin, who is studying public services atRedcarCollege, was passing byQueen Street. She said, “I was waiting to go to work when I heard someone screaming for help, so I ran straight over.”The 17-year-old girl added, “Something just clicked and I went into auto mode. The little girl was completely limp, so I checked her airways and tilted (使倾斜) her over and started hitting her back. I turned her round andtapped on her chest, then after what felt like forever she coughed up the sweet and spat it out.As soon as she started crying I felt a huge relief. I was just so pleased I was able to help.”Caitlin was taught her lifesaving skills when she joined the Army Cadets four years ago.8. When did Tallulah get choked?A. While eating sweets.B. While enjoying a drama.C. While having a meal.D. While taking some medicine.9. Why did the family go out into the street?A. To buy some needed tools.B. To search for timely help.C. To get a breath of fresh air.D. To wait for the ambulance to arrive.10. Which of the following can best describe Caitlin?A. Brave and selfless.B. Kind and energetic.C. Determined and generous.D. Quick-thinking and helpful.11. What may be the best title for the text?A. First aid skill sounds important.B. Screaming for help makes sense.C. Eating sweets endangers baby girl.D. Heroic teenager saves baby girl’s life.DCoke was introduced by the Coca Cola company in 1886, making it a rather true andtested favorite of generations of people in over 200 countries. This list should give you some ideas on how to get more from your coke than usual.. Coca Cola is an excellent rust buster (除锈剂). If you have a bunch of small rusty objects, put them in coke overnight and give them a goodscrubin the morning. Coke helps to break down the rust, making cleaning much easier. Be sure to throw out the used coke when you are done with it or you might be taking a trip to the doctor.. Like the previous item, the citric acid (柠檬酸) in coke makes for an excellent window cleaner. This is especially useful for car windows. Pour a can of coke over the window and rub the window, then wipe it off with a wet cloth to remove any sugary matter from the sugar in the drink. As coke is fullof sugar, you should clean the sticky matter off the window glasses, or it will be not a cleaner but a dirt.. For those of you who live in areas where skunk (臭鼬) smells can be an issue from time to time, one can of coke added to water with detergent (清洁剂) really helps to break the smell down. If you have been sprayed, stand in the shower and cover yourself from head to toe with coke — wait for a few minutes, then wash yourself with a shower. Coke is an excellent hair treatment so you get two tips for the price of one with this item!. Pots can sometimes get black on the bottom. The black is almost impossible to remove; this is caused by over-cooking. To remove the black and renew your pot, pour in a can of coke (or as much as you need to cover the blackened area by an inch) and put it on the stove on a low heat. After an hour or so, wash the pot as normal.12. What does the underlined word “scrub”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Start.B. Cleaning.C. Shake.D. Example.13. What is important while using coke to clean car windows?A. Use a dry cloth.B. Rub the window lightly.C. Don’t pour too much coke.D. Clean the sugary matter thoroughly.14. For which purpose does coke have to be mixed with other material?A. To get rid of the black on the pot.B. To breakdown the rust,C. To remove smells.D. To clean windows.15. What type of writing is this text?A. An advertisement.B. A review.C. A news report.D. A practical guide.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

2020-2021学年湖南省株洲市第二中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIn the age of social distancing, using robots for some health care interactions is a promising way to reduce in-person contact between health care workers and sick patients. However, a key question is how patients will react to a robot entering the room. Researchers from MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital recently set out to answer that question.In a study, the team found that a large majority of patients reported that interacting with a health care provider through a video screen fixed on a robot was similar to an in-person interaction with a health care worker.“We’re working on robots that can help provide care to ensure the safety of the patient and the health care workforce. The results of this study give us some confidence that people are ready and willing to join us. In a larger online survey carried out nationwide, we also found that a majority of respondents were open to having robots perform small tasks such as taking a nose swab (拭子).” says Giovanni Traverso, an MIT assistant professor and the senior author of the study.After the COVID-19 pandemic began early last year, Traverso and his colleagues turned their attention toward new strategies to reduce interactions between potentially sick patients and health care workers. To that end, they created a mobile robot that could interact with patients as they waited in the emergency department. The robots were equipped with sensors that allow them to measure vital signs, including skin temperature, breathing rate, and pulse(脉搏) rate. The robots also carried an iPad for remote video communication with a health care provider.The study suggests that it could be worthwhile to develop robots that can perform tasks that currently require a lot of human effort, such as turning a patient over in bed. These days, turning COVID-19 patients onto their stomachs requires several people. Doing Covid-19 tests is another task that takes a lot of time and effort from health care workers, who could be arranged for other tasks if robots could help.1. Why did the researchers from MIT and BWH carry out the studies?A. To shorten the social distance between doctors and patients.B. To figure out the response of patients to robotic doctors.C. To reduce the risk of being infected with coronavirus.D. To ensure the safety of patients during the pandemic.2. What could be learned from the study?A. Robots are not welcomed by patients.B. Robots will soon replace doctors.C. Robots may help to deal with Covid-19 patients.D. Robots can operate on different patients.3. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. StrengthsAnd Weaknesses In Robot CareB. The Robotic Doctor Will See You NowC. The Robots Speed Up COVID-19 TestingD. The Development Of Robots In HospitalsBHaley Curfman, 25, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, is a teacher at Blackwell Public School and last yearshe bought a plain(朴素的) white dress, which she set up a station in her classroom for her students to decorate, encouraging them to go and draw on the dress whenever they had free time. Haley set up a station at a table with the dress and some color1 ed markers so that her students could draw on it, having first seen the idea on Pinterest.After the kids had finished the design, she then surprised them all by wearing the dress to class, sharing pictures of herself in it on Facebook in a post that has since been shared over 200, 000 times.For teachers looking to do something similar for their own students, Haley said that she bought the dress off Amazon for less than $ 20 about six months ago and pre-washed the dress before she started the project. She used markers from Walmart. But she said these things can be bought in other places. She said, “To do the project, I set up a station at a table with the dress and markers. It takes anywhere from two weeks to a month to complete as we just work on it here and there when time allows. You'd better give the students enough time so they don't have to hurry.”“Teachers have been sharing their dresses, T-shirts, etc. with me that they've been creating since the 1950s with the same idea. It is amazing, and I love the fact that you are sharing them with me! Thank you all so much for your kindness and support,” she wrote on Facebook.Asked why she came up with the idea, Haley told Scary Mommy. “We don't have art in our school, so, I always try to do little creative projects when possible.”4. What did Haley use the plain white dress to do?A. To teach her students painting.B. To prepare for her presentation.C. To ask her students to draw on it.D. To help her students with their homework.5. What do we know about the finished dress?A. It took Haley by surprise.B. It is kept by Haley at home.C. It is the product of a new idea.D. It has enjoyed popularity online.6. What should a teacher do if he or she wants to follow Haley's example?A. Buy the same dress online.B. Give the kids enough time.C. Buy the same markers in Walmart.D. Leave the finished work untouched.7. Why did Haley carry out the project?A. To teach art to her students.B. To show her idea on Pinterest.C. To share it with other teachers.D. To exciteher students' creativity.CPlastic is piling up in ecosystems all over the world. Although its harmful impacts on both species and ecosystems have been documented, a few animals—like bowerbirds and hermit crabs—are doing what they can to recycle it. And according to a recent study, wild bees in Canada have joined the effort, which is a rare observation of behavioral flexibility in species especially insects, in increasingly plastic-rich environments.The researchers found two species of leafcutter bees putting plastic into their nests. One of the bees they studied, the alfalfa leafcutter bee, normally bites off pieces of leaves and flowers while the second bee gathers sticky substances from trees. Leafcutter bees don't build big nests or store honey like honeybees, choosing instead small nests in underground holes, tree holes or cracks（裂缝）in buildings. But the researchers found that three of eight brood cells（育雏巢室）contained pieces of plastic bags, replacing 23 percent of the cut leaves in each cell on average.While they don't make honey,alfalfa leafcutter bees still make money for theU. S. and Canadian farmers by pollinating（给......传授花粉）crops including alfalfa , carrots and melons. The European insects were introduced to North America in the 1930s for that purpose, and they've since become wild, joining the continent's many native species of leafcutter bees.In a separate study conducted in Argentina between 2017 and 2018, researchers found a bee nest made entirely of plastic, which consisted of three separate cells. It's the first known example of such constructionworldwide. Compared to the other nests the researchers examined, which were made of natural materials, this one had a pretty lower success rate of the bees' survival. One of the cells had a dead baby bee , another seemed to have housed an adult that had left the nest, and the third was unfinished.8. What does the animals' use of plastic show according to the study?A. How widely plastic is used.B. How strange the behavior of wildlife is.C. How some wildlife is adapting to plastic.D. How plastic pollution has harmed them.9. What do leaves mean to alfalfa leafcutter bees?A. Food.B. Shelter.C A plastic substitute. D. Traditional nest materials.10. Which is one characteristic of leafcutter bees?A. They have great economic value.B. They store honey like honeybees.C. They prefer to live in tree holes.D. They have evolved into a new species.11. What was the nest made entirely of plastic like?A. It might be warmer.B. It might be unhealthy.C. It might be easy to finish.D. It might be recyclable.DMany cars in advertisements and on exhibition in the United States are red, blue or green, but almost 75 percent of new cars sold in the United States are black, white, silver orgray.Les Jackson is a reporter who writes about cars. He says the color1 s of cars Americans choose do not show dirt. He says that means the owners wash their cars less in order to save money. And he notes some areas that are suffering from water shortages do not permit people to wash their cars often.Dan Benton works for a company called Axalta, which makes supplies for international car makers. He says white cars are often sold more expensive than cars of other color1 s. And he notes that white cars “absorb(吸收)less energy” than cars of other color1 s. This means temperatures inside them are lower in warmer areas. Benton also says research at Monash University in Australia suggests that there is a lower risk of crashes during the day for white cars compared with darker ones.Car buyers in other countries also like white. Jane Harrington works for PPG Industries, a company that makes paint for cars. She said in China, buyers say white makes a small car look bigger.About 11 percent of cars sold in North America are red and 8 percent are blue. Green has become less popular. Benton notes that in the mid-1990s green was the most popular color1 in North America. Today, green is hard to find.Sometime in the future, people may not have to choose the color1 of their cars —— technology may let owners change their cars’ paint color1 anytime.12. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. Most Americans don’t like red cars.B. People in America are not allowed to wash their cars.C. Many people prefer to choose white cars in America.D. Americans may consider the cost of cleaning when choosing cars.13. Why do many people choose white cars?A. They are much cheaper than cars of other color1 s..B. They are much safer while crashing.C. They are bigger than cars of other color1 s.D. They are more comfortable inside in warmer areas.14. What do we know from the text?A. Les Jackson is a member of Axalta.B. Most Americans rarely wash their cars.C. PPG Industries mainly produces cars in China.D. Green cars were once popular in North America.15. What does the text mainly tell us?A. Choices of car color1 sB. How to buy a good car.C. Differences of car color1 s.D. Popular car color1 s in history.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

湖南高二英语试题及答案一、听力部分（共20分）A. 短对话理解（每题1分，共5分）1. What does the man suggest doing?A. Going to the cinema.B. Staying at home.C. Going to the library.2. When will the woman probably go to the concert?A. Next Friday.B. This Friday.C. Next Saturday.3. What is the man's problem?A. He has lost his keys.B. He has missed the bus.C. He has forgotten his homework.4. What does the woman mean?A. She will help the man.B. She is too busy to help.C. She doesn't know how to help.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A new movie.B. A new book.C. A new restaurant.B. 长对话理解（每题2分，共10分）听下面一段较长的对话，回答6至8题。

6. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Boss and employee.C. Friends.7. Why does the man want to leave his job?A. He is not satisfied with the salary.B. He wants to start his own business.C. He has a better job offer.8. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. To negotiate for a raise.B. To look for another job.C. To think it over carefully.C. 短文理解（每题2分，共5分）听下面一段短文，回答9至10题。

2020-2021学年湖南省株洲市第二中学高三英语期末考试试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASahara Marathon 2021-Around the WorldThe Sahara Marathon is organized by the Saharawi Ministry of Youth and Sports and a group of volunteers from different countries. During the last twenty years, thousands of runners from all continents have traveled to the Algerian desert to live the experience provided by this race and to bond with refugee families. In this unique edition of 2021, the experience will be different. The race will be held in a virtual way and the donations collected through the event will go to the most needy families in the Saharawi Camps of Tindouf.Rules of the 2021 Sahara MarathonParticipationAll those people over 16 years of age (16 included) may take part in this virtual competition, as long as they are correctly registered, both in time and in form. The registered runner must download the Official Sahara Marathon APP to take the race.Distance and TravelThe distance options selectable in the APP are: 5k, 10k, 21k and 42k. As it is a virtual test, it is very important to make sure that the chosen route allows good mobile coverage for the correct functioning of the GPS. RegistrationRegistration has a cost of 15 euros, which includes participation in the race and a donation of 5 euros to refugee families. Participants can, if they choose, purchase the official pack of the test (T-shirt, scar, and bib) for the price of 25 euros.AcceptanceRegistration is personal and non-transferable and implies acceptance of these regulations. Runners who are not registered or run without the APP will not be admitted.1. What can we learn about the 2021 Sahara Marathon?A. It is a big family event.B. It provides a virtual tour.C. It raises money for charity.D. It will be held in the desert.2. How much should a runner pay if he wants to register for the race?A. 15 euros.B. 20 euros.C. 25 euros.D. 40 euros.3. What are runners required to do in the race?A. Choose safe routes.B. Wear casual clothes.C. Run with the official app.D. Transfer registration in time.BIf you struggle to fall asleep quickly, you’re not alone! Fortunately, thereare plenty of solutions you can try. With a few changes, you can fall asleep fast every night!Keep your room dark. Turn off all the lights above your head when you go to bed. Any bright light can make you believe it is too early in the day for sleep. If you want to read or write before bed, try using a small book light. Now that blue lights can keep you awake, red ones are a great choice.If you can, keep noise in and around your room the lowest at night. If you have an old clock that ticks loudly and keeps you awake, replace it with a silent one. If you share your home with anyone else, request that they keep noises like talking, music, or TV shows at the lowest while you are trying to sleep. It is difficult to fall asleep if you live near a busy road or hear other boring sounds after bedtime. You could get a white noise machine or play recordings of nature sounds, like waves or whales’ singing. You could also listen to soft, relaxing music.Read a book in bed if you have difficulty in falling asleep. Staying in bed doing nothing when you’re having trouble falling asleep may keep you wide awake. While reading in bed may be slightly harmful to your eyes, it can distract (分散) you from your thoughts and help you feel sleepy. But remember to read from a print book rather than something with a screen. The light from electronic screens can keep you awake.Lowering your body temperature helps you sleep, so set the room temperature between 15.5℃-21℃could do the trick.4. What color1 book light should you choose toread before bed?A. Red.B. Blue.C. White.D. Orange.5. What is the author’s attitude towards reading in bed?A. Doubtful.B. Worried.C. Favorable.D. Uncaring.6. What can we inferred from the text?A. Reading on cellphones sometimes helps you fall asleep.B. The lower your temperature while sleeping is, the better.C. Bright lights are better for your reading before going to bed.D. Playing recordings like birds’ singing can improve your sleep.7. How does the author organize the text?A. By givingexamples.B. By asking questions.C. By offering suggestions.D. By listing research results.CI have a memory of being about five years old, picking up a beautiful grilled(烧烤的）cheese sandwich made for me by my hard —working mother and turning it over to see that theother side was burned. Suddenly what I thought was the perfect sandwich was not so perfect. Mom had tried to hide that fact from me. There was no question; I ate it anyway without complaining. However, that moment has stuck in my mind for many years. Now, at the age of 43 as a mother of two children and as a biology professor where I am routinely the "academic mother" of hundreds of students every year,I find that I believe inThe Grilled Cheese Principle.Here is what I mean Making a grilled cheese sandwich is easy right? But when I think of how many burned grilled cheese sandwiches I have eaten, or I have made myself, I realize that most of the grilled cheese sandwiches I have known have had at least one burned side. The thing is that although it is a ly easy thing to make, I can also easily lose focus, and before long the sandwich is burned. For my mother, the first side was usually perfect and the second side got burned due to her being distracted. For me,I have tended to burn the first side,but then I more carefully monitor the second side.Either way,the grilled cheese sandwich suffers because it has not been given the attention it deservesSo, I have learned that even the simplest task deserves my full attention. When I am multi-tasking, I am doing none of the tasks well. And when I allow myself to be distracted, I am not in the present moment — not paying attention to the small details of living or enjoying the processSo now, I believe the best way to make a perfect grilled cheese sandwich is to make only one at a time and give it my full attention.8. How did the writer react to the sandwich with burned side?A. She ate it with some complaintsB. She showed no interest.C. She thought it was still perfectD. She was deeply impressed with it9. What doesThe Grilled Cheese Principlemean?A. Even simple things deserve full attentionB. Losing focus makes the sandwich burnedC. Self-made sandwiches are always burnedD. we should make only one sandwich at a time10. Which of the following can we infer from the passage?A. Everything cannot be done well without full attentionB. Moms always like to lie to kids when they have done something wrongC. We can lose focus more easily when we do easy things.D. Multi-tasking can be an obstacle to the achievement of tasks.11. What does the writer mainly want to tell us?A. Nothing is perfectB. Learn to appreciate the burned sandwichesC. Devote yourself to one thing at a time.D. Never do multi-tasksD“One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” That’s a common expression, but the next time you throw something away, think about a twist on the old saying. What if your trash could become your own treasure? Many creative, thrifty, and environmentally minded people have come up with a way to makethathappen. It’s called upcycling. Our world would be a better place if everyone would begin upcycling.Upcycling is the practice of taking an unwanted item and turning it into something useful. For example, how about that pair of jeans with a hole in one knee? It could become a new pillow for your bedroom.Upcycling is not the same as recycling. Upcycling is actually much better for the environment. Recycling takes an item made of glass, paper, metal, or plastic, breaks it down to its base material, and then uses that material to make another product. This requires a great deal of energy. On the other hand, when you choose to upcycle, the only energy you use is your own. And upcycling not only reduces the amount of trash that goes into our landfills, but it also protects natural resources, such as oil and gas. Recycling is good for the environment, but upcycling is even better.Upcycling also makes a family’s budget stretch further. Of course, the idea of reusing items to save money is not new. During the Great Depression in the 1930s, many families lived on a tight budget. People had to use whatthey already had in order to meet their needs.As responsible citizens, we should all be concerned with protecting our environment and budgeting our resources. Upcycling is a fun and creative way to help. The next time you go to toss something into the trash can, stop and think about what it could become. Chances are, there’s a brand-new item in your hand just waiting to be upcycled.12. Why does the author mention an old saying in the first paragraph?A. To arise reader’s awareness of upcycling.B. To stress the importance of upcycling.C. To lead in the topic of upcycling.D. To show the idea of upcycling.13. Which one below belongs to upcycling?A. An old ladder is transformed into a bookshelf.B. Old tin cans are transported to landfill.C. A broken wooden door is chopped up.D. Old cloth is made into a paper bed.14. What is the difference between recycling and upcycling?A. Upcycling is much more creative.B. Recycling is much easier to achieve.C. Recycling is much more cost-saving.D. Upcycling is much more energy-efficient.15. What can be inferred from the text?A. Upcycling is popular at present.B. Upcycling is replacing recycling.C. Upcycling is worth recommending.D. Upcycling is a tradition in daily life.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

2020-2021学年湖南省株洲市第二中学高三英语期末试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AEast Yorkshire has typical unpredictable British weather. So here are some ideas to keep everybody happy when the weather is not the most ideal.William's Den, North CaveThe outdoor and indoor areas are suitable for children of all ages to have fun.There are nests to explore, rope bridges to cross, a tree-house and a slide. The attached Kitchen provides fresh food made from locally sourced ingredients serving a selection of treats.East Riding Leisure CentresKnown for a fun learner pool alongside an incredible fun zone with two slides as well, it is perfect for kids to find their feet in the water, have fun and explore. Its 6 climbing walls offer a different challenge on each. This place is suitable for anyone over the age of 4 and you can refuel at cafe with fresh food, snacks and cakes.Sewerby Hall and GardensWhen the weather’s not sure, take cover in the Hall and learn how life was in the early 1900’s for the residents and workers of the house. Then explore the zoo and meet the pigs, parrots and penguins! Kids of all ages are welcome.Withernsea LighthouseThere’s no limitation to the age of kids to climb Withernsea Lighthouse, which is 144 steps to the top, with full views of the East Yorkshire Coast at the top of it. Enjoy the museum on the ground floor and learn what life is like working and living in a lighthouse. The souvenir shop provides attractive gifts for visitors at a fair price.1.Which one is unsuitable for kids of all ages?A.William’s Den, North Cave.B.East Riding Leisure Centres.C.Sewerby Hall and Gardens.D.Withernsea Lighthouse.2.Where can kids enjoy food?A.In William’s Den, North Cave and Sewerby Hall and Gardens.B.In East Riding Leisure Centres and Withernsea LighthouseC.In William’s Den, North Cave and East RidingLeisure Centres.D.In Sewerby Hall and Gardens and Withernsea Lighthouse.3.Where does this passage probably come from?A.A geography textbook.B.A science report.C.A finance magazine.D.A travel brochure.BIt is universally acknowledged that renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and hydropower are all much better for the climate than fossil fuels.It is true for wind and solar. However, the picture for hydropower is more complicated than we think.A new study by the Environmental Defense Fund analyzed the climate impacts of 1,500 hydropower facilities across the globe. That accounts for about half of hydropower generation worldwide. The researchers looked at whether the facilities behave as a greenhouse gas sink or as a source. To figure this out, they looked into all the different components that help determine a hydropower facility's greenhouse gasemissions (排放).“There are so many contributors to greenhouse gas emissions from hydropower — but essentially, the majority of greenhouse gas emissions arise from the reservoir (水库) itself, as vegetation and soils are submerged underwater in the dam thatis used for the hydropower generation.” said lissa Ocko, a senior climate scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund and co-author of the study. As the submerged vegetation breaks down, it releases greenhouse gases such as CO2.“The larger the surface area of the reservoir, the more greenhouse gases are going to be given out from that reservoir. Also, the temperature plays a role as well how warm the reservoir is will affect how much greenhouse gases are produced and given out from the reservoir.” added Ocko.Through their analysis, Ocko and her co-author Steven Hamburg, also with the Environmental Defense Fund, discovered that the climate impacts of hydropower cover a complete range. The good news is that some facilities perform just as well as wind and solar. But shockingly, more than 100 facilities are actually worse for the climate than fossil fuels. The study is in the journalEnvironmentalScience and Technology.This finding doesn't mean we should forget about hydropower. “But we just need to be careful to make sure that we have climate benefits. There are a lot of situations where hydropower can be equal to wind and solar. So it really depends on the specific facility." said Ocko.4. How do scientists prove hydropower facilities' effect on the climate?A. By making comparisons.B. By conducting experiments.C. By referring to previous studies.D. By analyzing causes and effects.5. What are the main sources of greenhouse gases from hydropower?A. Vegetation and soils.B. Heat and sunlight.C. Pollutants in the reservoir.D. Components of the generators.6. What have Ocko and her co-author Steven Hamburg found?A The surface area of a reservoir decides the climate.B. Hydropower often influences the climate in all aspects.C. Some facilities perform much better than wind and solar.D. Fossil fuels are worse for the climate than over 100 facilities.7. What is the text mainly about?A. Scientists urge an end to hydropower.B. Hydropower is not necessarily green.C. Hydropower is worse than fossil fuels.D. Renewable energy is a complicated issue.CI dropped out of college after my first year. Three years later, I returned to college after having been stuck in a dead-end job, working at a department store. I saw school as my way out. But I quickly found myself up against the same problems that had caused me to give up before. I was in over my head with college-level algebra (代数) and a heavy workload of reading and writing homework. In addition, I was still unsure of my career (职业) direction。

阅读理解Given Europe’s high concentration of gorgeous big cities and worldplicated【3】A.sold B.finished C.tested D.published【4】A.wrote B.did C.bought D.drew【5】A.madly B.shyly C.bitterly D.happily【6】A.choice B.change C.behaviour D.retirement【7】A.but B.unless C.because D.though【8】A.on B.for C.about D.off【9】A.Thanks to B.According to C.Regardless of D.In terms of【10】A.idea B.belief C.motto D.talent【11】A.owed B.believed C.helped D.congratulated【12】A.gradually B.frequently C.constantly D.finally【13】A.going-up B.bringing-in C.going-away D.get-together【14】A.Still B.Moreover C.Instead D.Therefore【15】A.notice B.speech C.decision D.appointment【16】A.teachers B.kids C.writers D.schools【17】A.old B.proud C.smart D.greedy【18】A.let down B.give up C.play jokes on D.put pressure on 【19】A.shook B.waved C.raised D.clapped【20】A.heard B.hoped C.admitted D.proved【答案】【1】B【2】B【3】D【4】A【5】D【6】D【7】C【8】A【9】A【10】B【11】A【12】D【13】C【14】C【15】B【16】B【17】A【18】B【19】D【20】D【解析】这是一篇记叙文。

湖南省株洲市第二中学2021-2022学年高二英语月考试卷含解析一、选择题1. Without electronic computers, much of today’s advanced technology __________.A. will not have been achievedB. have not been achievedC. would not have been achievedD. had not been achieved参考答案：C2. Whoever brings honor to our country or to the people deserves_____.A to praiseB to be praisedC to have praisedD of being praised参考答案：B3. Don’t treat the vase as if it _______ made of steel.A. isB. wasC. wereD. had been参考答案：C4. My mother didn’t ____ us leaving Kunming at once, so we had to stay there for ____ two days.A. approve; otherB. approve of; moreC. approve of; anotherD. approve; the other参考答案：C略5. He threw ________to the wind and dived into the water after the child.A. cautionB. careC. worryD. fear参考答案：Athrow/cast caution to the wind为固定搭配，意为“不顾危险”。

6. I am sorry but I have to tell you that your answer is so ____ that I am greatly____ at it.A. confusing, confusedB. confused, confusingC. confusing, confusingD. confused, confused参考答案：A考查形容词。