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河北正定中学高二第二次月考试卷
英语
（试卷总分：150分，考试时间：120分钟）
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷和答题卡相应位置。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案书写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将答题卡和试卷交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where are the two speakers most probably?
A. In a bookstore. B. At home. C. In a cinema.
2. How much is this pair of jeans now?
A. 125 dollars. B. 100 dollars. C. 75 dollars.
3. When will the man pick up the woman?
A. At five o'clock. B. At six o'clock. C. At seven o’clock.
4. What will the man do?
A. Hold his wedding outside.
B. Cancel his wedding.
C. Hold his wedding inside.
5. How will the woman feel probably?
A. Excited. B. Embarrassed. C. Disappointed.
第二节（共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最 佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完 后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man do?
A. A taxi driver. B. A weatherman. C. A firefighter.
7. When will the man retire?
A. At the age of 57. B. At the age of 60. C. At the age of 65.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman think of Charlie?
A. Handsome. B. Strange. C. Humorous.
9. What are they talking about?
A. A basketball match. B. A singing competition. C. An English speech.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When is Lisa's party?
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.
11. Why can't the man go to the party?
A. He isn't feeling well. B. He isn't a party person. C. He can5t afford the time.
12. What will the woman call Anna for?
A. To invite her to a movie. B.To ask her for a lift. C. To borrow her car.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. How did the man manage to lose weight?
A. By going on a diet. B. By exercising regularly. C. By working hard.
14. Why is the man going to the Sunny Square?
A. To work. B. To pick up Jenny. C. To go shopping.
15. What is the woman doing there?
A. Waiting for her cousin. B. Looking for someone. C. Exercising.
16. Where are the speakers most probably?
A. On a bus. B. At a bus stop. C. At a train station.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. How much has the red wolf's population dropped in the past five years?
A. By one third. B. By half. C. By two thirds.
18. Where do the only red wolves live now?
A. In North Carolina. B. In western Louisiana. C. In eastern Texas.
19. When was the red wolf considered an endangered species?
A. In 1987. B. In 1980. C. In 1967.
20. What do experts say red wolves are like?
A. Dangerous. B. Lovely. C. Shy.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Laguna Beach Festival of Arts
Festival Store
Plenty of people attend Laguna Beach Festival of Arts just to admire the works of art. However, for serious art buyers, attending early in the season means a lot, since excellent pieces often sell early. Weekdays are less busy but there are fewer artists present. They often meet crowds in the evening that show up for the Pageant of the Masters.
Fun Activities
Part of the fun of the festival comes from the activities that go on during the event. Tours and workshops are available every day. Weekends are full of live music and special events. To get best value for the money you spend during the week, Thursday is the day to go for art talks by participating artists and evening jazz.
Food & Drinks
Food and drinks are sold at the snack bar, Tivoli Terrace cafe and restaurants are on site for more formal dining. Picnics are welcome during any talks or music shows and there are tables set up in the courtyard for you to enjoy your homemade or take-away food. But alcohol is forbidden here. On Thursdays, central tables are reserved for ticket holders.
Cost of the Tickets
Entrance admission: $60 per person (the Pageant of the Masters and live music shows included.)
Joint pass: $120 per person (free of charge for all the performances.)
Notes: Since there are many visitors on the weekends, the ticket office may be crowded. For faster service, call toll-free number 24 hours a day.
For more information visit www.Langunabcachfestivalofarts.com
21. What should one intending to buy some good pieces of art in the festival do?
A. Go there on weekdays.
B. Turn to artists for advice.
C. Go there as soon as it starts.
D. Show up for the Pageant of the Masters.
22. What can all visitors do in the courtyard?
A. Drink alcohol. B. Have a formal dinner.
C. Appreciate music while eating. D. Eat at central tables as they like.
23. How much should a couple who want to see live music shows pay at least?
A. $60 B. $120 C. $180 D. $240B
B
Brothers Ayaan and Mickey Naqvi, who live in Shelton, Connecticut, were decorating their family Christmas tree last year when one of their favorite ornaments（装饰品）was destroyed. While the ornament was beyond repair, from its broken pieces sprang a bright idea: What if there was a better way to hang ornaments so they’d be truly secure? From that, the Ornament Anchor（装饰锚）was born.
Using a special system, Ayaan created the model and presented it for a school project. The reception（反响）was overwhelmingly favorable--so favorable in fact, the boys quickly turned their invention into a potential money-making product.
This wasn’t the boys’ first commercial invention: A previous invention landed the pair and their family on a TV programme Shark Tank. While they didn’t cut a deal, it was a true learning experience.
From $1,000 in sales in six hours at a local Christmas trade show, the Ornament Anchor went on to be displayed on Good Morning America. In one year, the brothers’ invention has brought in more than $250,000.
After their success, Ayaan and Mickey are determined to pay their good fortune forward by contributing 10% of their profits to local animal shelters. “Ever since I was super young, I’ve had a fascination with all of life’s creatures,” Ayaan explained. “My goal is to help as many animals in need as I can.”
The boys admit that starting a new business in 2020 had its challenges. While they are enjoying their success, adjusting to distance learning due to the coronavirus lockdown isn’t easy.
Through the difficult times, they say they’ve just tried to take things one step at a time and keep a positive attitude because that--along with the love and support of their family--is what keeps them anchored（稳定）.
24. What does paragraph 1 mainly talk about?
A. The family Christmas tree.
B. The ways of hanging ornaments.
C. The brothers’ favourite ornaments.
D. The inspiration for the Ornament Anchor.
25. What benefits did the brothers get from the Anchor?
A. They made a lot of money.
B. They were on Shark Tank.
C. They traded with Good Morning America.
D. They were praised for holding a trade show.
26. What will the brothers do after their success?
A. Give up distant learning. B. Expand their business quickly.
C. Donate money to animal shelters. D. Support their family independently.
27. Which of the following can best describe the brothers?
A. Patient and reliable. B. Creative and caring.
C. Optimistic and anxious. D. Committed and humorous.
C
Although ethics（道德）lessons are common around the world, scientists are unsure if the lessons can actually change behavior. But a new study found that a single ethics lesson may have had lasting effects.
The researchers investigated one lesson’s impact on eating meat. They chose this particular behavior for three reasons, according to study co-author Eric, a philosopher at the University of California: students’ attitudes to the topic are variable, behavior is easily measurable, and eating less meat is good because it reduces environmental harm and animal suffering. The researchers studied students in four classes. Half of them read an article on the ethics of factory-farmed meat, watched an 11-minute video on the topic and joined a 50-minute discussion. The other half focused on charitable giving instead. Then, the researchers studied their meal--card purchases for that semester--nearly 14,000 receipts（收据）for almost 500 students. “It’s an awesome data set,” says Nina Strohminger, a psychologist who teaches business ethics and was not involved in the study.
For students who discussed meat ethics, meal purchases containing meat decreased from 52 to 45 percent--and this effect held steady for the study’s duration of several weeks. Purchases from the other group remained at 52 percent.
“That’s actually a pretty large effect for a pretty small intervention(干涉，干预).” Eric says. Strohminger agrees, “The thing that still blows my mind is that just one ethics lesson should have such an obvious effect.”
Eric believes the greatest impact came from classmates or teaching assistants leading the discussions. Second, the video may have had an emotional impact. Least influential, he thinks was argument. Now the researchers are investigating the specific effects of teaching style, teachers’ eating habits and students’ video exposure.
28. How did the researchers carry out the study?
A. By making a comparison. B. By introducing a concept.
C. By presenting an argument. D. By referring to another study.
29. What does the underlined phrase “blows my mind” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Annoys me. B. Surprises me. C. Bothers me. D. Frightens me.
30. According to Eric, what may have the least effect on students’ meat purchases?
A. Argument. B. Teaching style. C. Teaching assistants. D. The video exposure.
31. What is the purpose of the study?
A. To improve students’ lifestyles.
B. To call on students to eat less meat.
C. To encourage students to take ethics lessons.
D. To tell the effects of ethics lessons on behavior.
D
Listening to new music is hard. Not hard compared to going to space or war, but hard compared to listening to music we already know.
There is a physiological explanation in our desire to seek comfort in the familiar. When it comes to hearing music, a network of nerve called the corticofugal(离皮质的) network helps classify the different patterns of music. When a specific sound is reflect in our brains, our brains release an amount of dopamine (多巴胺)，the main chemical source of some of our most intense emotions. This is the essential reason why music triggers such powerful emotional reactions.
Take the chorus of a song by Adele or Bruce Springsteen, many of which have very recognizable melody（旋律）. The majority of our brains have memorized these melodies. When the corticofugal network realizes that Springsteen chorus, our brains release just the right amount of dopamine.
But when we hear something that hasn't already been mapped onto the brain, the corticofugal network goes a bit out of control, and our brains release too much dopamine as a response. When there is no map or pattern to attach to, music can be realized as unpleasant or bad.
That's what happened one night in Paris in 1913. The piece that was shown at the Theatre des Champs-elysees for the first time that night was Igor Stravinsky' s The Rite of Spring. As described in the daily newspaper Le Figaro, many members of the audience could not understand this new music.After the failure of that evening, however, the ballet continued running at the theater for many months. At the second, there was noise only during the latter part of the ballet; at the third,‘thunderous applause' and little protest. At a concert performance of Rite one year later, ‘excitement and adoration' swept over the crowd.
We are built to avoid the uncertainty of newness and our brains actually fight against the unfamiliarity of life. The act of listening to new music is hard, but it’s necessary. Our brains change as they recognize new patterns in the world, which is what makes brains useful.
32. According to the passage, why is it hard to listen to new music?
A. Because our brains tell us it' s unpleasant.
B. Because new music tend to be unappealing.
C. Because new music can trigger emotional reactions.
D. Because our brains release dopamine when listening to new music.
33. Why do people like the chorus of Adele's song?
A. Because it is familiar to us. B. Because it is easy to memorize.
C. Because it has a specific sound map. D. Because it affects the network of nerves.
34. What's the purpose of paragraph 5?
A. To show that people are changeable.
B. To introduce an event happening in 1913.
C. To appeal to people to listen to new music.
D. To prove that people tend to dislike new music.
35. What may be talked about next?
A. Ways of listening to new music.
B. Other activities that benefit our brains.
C. Benefits we can get from listening to new music.
D. Reasons why we are built to avoid the uncertainty.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Every day, in all kinds of weather, thousands of men and women jog. 36 Most joggers begin because they hear it is a very good exercise. Jogging makes the heart stronger and helps people lose weight. It can also help them feel better about themselves.
Donald Robbins, who is forty-two years old and works in an office, began jogging a few years ago because he felt he was too fat. At first, he could only run about 100 yards. It took him three months to be able to run a mile. 37 Many joggers, like Donald Robbins, feel that if they can succeed in jogging, they can succeed at other things also, and quite often this feeling helps them at their jobs.
Should you jog too? 38 Jogging may be too much exercise for you.
Does jogging cost much? No, it costs almost nothing. But it is very important to have a good pair of shoes that are made especially for jogging. 39
How fast should you go? Jog with a friend and talk to each other as you run. If you have difficulty in talking, you’re going too fast.
40 Remember not to go too far too soon. In fact, you should walk, not run, the first few times. Then do some short jogs, but no more than what you can do comfortably. After that, increase your distance a quarter or half mile every two weeks or so. Maybe in a few years, you can run in a marathon too. Thousands of people do.
A. How far should you jog?
B. Jogging can aid weight loss.
C. Why has jogging-running become so popular?
D. If you do, be sure to ask your doctor for advice.
E. It is a popular physical activity that can keep you fit.
F. But two years later, he ran in a marathon race over twenty-six miles.
G. They protect your feet and legs from the shock of running on hard surface.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Lydia Denton felt very sad when she learned about the incidents, in which many children died in the hot cars because they were accidentally left behind. But no one has come up with a good way to deal with the 41 . The little girl, who would enter the seventh grade, decided to find a 42 .
Two years later, the 12-year-old girl from North Carolina won a $20,000 prize for her 43 , the Beat The Heat Car Seat, a car seat device measuring the 44 of a car. The device is able to 45 the parents of the danger when the inside of the car 46 reaches 38. 9℃.
Lydia used part of her $20,000 to continue to 47 her device with the hope of getting it to market as soon as possible 48 it can be something that will save lives and something that most people can 49 to get it.
With her 14-year-old brother and 10-year-old sister, Lydia also 50 some of her prize money. They also helped bring the 51 in the car seat device. Her brother was really great at coding（编程）, and her little sister would 52 them with some sweets or cakes.
Lydia's mom, a science teacher, said it was 53 to watch her three kids cooperate to think out a way to the problem that has 54 for years. “They have proven that time and time again nothing is 55 . I am really proud of them," she added.
41. A. discussion B. idea C. problem D. experience
42. A. process B. solution C. response D. decision
43. A. education B. suggestion C. instruction D. invention
44. A. temperature B. condition C. beauty D. quality
45. A. convince B. persuade C. warn D. cure
46. A. never B. almost C. always D. seldom
47. A. change B. remember C. describe D. develop
48. A. so that B. even if C. as if D. now that
49. A. happen B. help C. pretend D. afford
50. A. shared B. exchanged C. supplied D. collected
51. A. variety B. improvement C. production D. advantage
52. A. present B. leave C. serve D. charge
53. A. relaxing B. embarrassing C. inspiring D. boring
54. A. disappeared B. existed C. applied D. recovered
55. A. impossible B. traditional C. perfect D. necessary
第二节(共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Researchers believe they have found a 56 (previous) unknown kind of whale in waters off Mexico’s western coast. If others confirm the finding, the new whale would be an important 57 (discover) among giant animals.
The team of researchers came upon three unusual whales while 58 (follow) a rare group of beaked whales (突吻鲸) on Nov. 17. The whales were near Mexico’s distant San Benito Islands, 59 is about 500 km south of the U.S. border. Beaked whales usually avoid contact with humans. These animals suddenly appeared near the surface right next to the boat. It’s very rare to see a beaked whale, and to find a friendly group of beaked whales, it’s even 60 (rare).
Researchers did not realize they were seeing a possible new kind of whale until later. The group, 61 (lead) by the non-profit Sen Shepherd Conservation Society, saw something different about the whales’ 62 (tooth) when they studied photos they took of the animals. The underwater recordings of the whales’ calls also suggested they were different 63 all others.
The researchers are now waiting for test results on water they 64 (collect) near the whales earlier. There could be skin cells in the water from the whales. If so, they will examine the DNA to find out 65 the whales are a new species or not.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假如你是李华，你班的外教老师James即将回美国，你们班同学准备于本周五晚上7：00在学校餐厅为他举办一场送别宴以表示感谢，请你代表全班同学写一封邮件邀请James参加，内容包括：1.表示感谢； 2.送别宴安排。送别宴farewell dinner
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jenny was the only child in her home. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily.
She couldn’t help crying sadly when she thought of the scolding(指责) from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat, but it was not possible for her, since she had nothing with her. She stood beside a stand for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she had to leave.
The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, “Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles?”
“Oh, yes…,but I don’t have money on me.” she replied.
“That’s nothing. I’ll treat you today,” said the man, “come in.” The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, whose smell was so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently.
“What is it?” asked the man kindly.
“Nothing, actually I was just touched by your kindness! ” said Jenny as she dried her tears, “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother, drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so cruel compared to a stranger! ”
Hearing the words, the seller smiled, “Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your thanks to her?”
Jenny sat there, speechless; she remembered mother’s familiar face and weathered hands. “Why didn't I think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel thankful, but I have never thanked my mum for what she has done for me.”
On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.
Paragraph 1:
Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath. ________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back. ___________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
高二英语试卷参考答案
第一部分 听力:
1-5 CBCCB 6-10 CBBBA 11-15 CBBCA 16-20 BBACC
第二部分 阅读:
A篇21—23 CCB B篇24-27 DACB C篇28-31 ABAD D篇32-35 AADC 七选五CFDGA
41-45 CBDAC 46-50 BDADA 51-55 BCCBA
第三部分 语法填空:
56. previously 57. discovery 58. following 59. which 60. rarer
61. led 62. teeth 63. from 64. collected 65. whether
第四部分写作:
第一节 应用文写作
One possible version:
Dear James,
On behalf of the class, I'm writing to invite you to the farewell dinner in our school canteen at 7：00 this Friday evening. We know deep down that we couldn't have made such great progress in learning English without your help, so we'd like to express our sincere gratitude.
To make the dinner enjoyable and memorable, we plan to serve tasty Chinese dishes made by ourselves, which can help you have a better understanding of Chinese food culture. We really hope you can come.
Looking forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写
One possible version:
Paragraph 1:
Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath. When she knocked at the door, she found the door was locked and her mother was not in. Tired and sad, she sat down in front of the house. “Where could my mother be?” she wondered, “Was she still angry with me?” Again, the scene of the quarrel appeared in her mind. She remembered her rudeness to her mother. Realizing that all the scolding from her mother was due to the fact that her mother really cared a lot about her, she felt rather ashamed, and tears began to roll down her cheeks.
Paragraph 2:
A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back. She raised her head and saw the familiar face of her mother. “Here you come! I’ve been looking for you,” she said, tired and relieved. Jenny couldn’t help throwing herself into her mother’s arms. “Mum, I’m so sorry and thank you for all you have done for me.” She expressed her sincere apology and great gratitude. Hearing this, her mother smiled patting her back gently.
河北正定中学高二第二次月考试卷
英语
（试卷总分：150分，考试时间：120分钟）
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷和答题卡相应位置。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案书写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将答题卡和试卷交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where are the two speakers most probably?
A. In a bookstore. B. At home. C. In a cinema.
2. How much is this pair of jeans now?
A. 125 dollars. B. 100 dollars. C. 75 dollars.
3. When will the man pick up the woman?
A. At five o'clock. B. At six o'clock. C. At seven o’clock.
4. What will the man do?
A. Hold his wedding outside.
B. Cancel his wedding.
C. Hold his wedding inside.
5. How will the woman feel probably?
A. Excited. B. Embarrassed. C. Disappointed.
第二节（共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最 佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完 后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man do?
A. A taxi driver. B. A weatherman. C. A firefighter.
7. When will the man retire?
A. At the age of 57. B. At the age of 60. C. At the age of 65.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman think of Charlie?
A. Handsome. B. Strange. C. Humorous.
9. What are they talking about?
A. A basketball match. B. A singing competition. C. An English speech.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When is Lisa's party?
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.
11. Why can't the man go to the party?
A. He isn't feeling well. B. He isn't a party person. C. He can5t afford the time.
12. What will the woman call Anna for?
A. To invite her to a movie. B.To ask her for a lift. C. To borrow her car.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. How did the man manage to lose weight?
A. By going on a diet. B. By exercising regularly. C. By working hard.
14. Why is the man going to the Sunny Square?
A. To work. B. To pick up Jenny. C. To go shopping.
15. What is the woman doing there?
A. Waiting for her cousin. B. Looking for someone. C. Exercising.
16. Where are the speakers most probably?
A. On a bus. B. At a bus stop. C. At a train station.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. How much has the red wolf's population dropped in the past five years?
A. By one third. B. By half. C. By two thirds.
18. Where do the only red wolves live now?
A. In North Carolina. B. In western Louisiana. C. In eastern Texas.
19. When was the red wolf considered an endangered species?
A. In 1987. B. In 1980. C. In 1967.
20. What do experts say red wolves are like?
A. Dangerous. B. Lovely. C. Shy.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Laguna Beach Festival of Arts
Festival Store
Plenty of people attend Laguna Beach Festival of Arts just to admire the works of art. However, for serious art buyers, attending early in the season means a lot, since excellent pieces often sell early. Weekdays are less busy but there are fewer artists present. They often meet crowds in the evening that show up for the Pageant of the Masters.
Fun Activities
Part of the fun of the festival comes from the activities that go on during the event. Tours and workshops are available every day. Weekends are full of live music and special events. To get best value for the money you spend during the week, Thursday is the day to go for art talks by participating artists and evening jazz.
Food & Drinks
Food and drinks are sold at the snack bar, Tivoli Terrace cafe and restaurants are on site for more formal dining. Picnics are welcome during any talks or music shows and there are tables set up in the courtyard for you to enjoy your homemade or take-away food. But alcohol is forbidden here. On Thursdays, central tables are reserved for ticket holders.
Cost of the Tickets
Entrance admission: $60 per person (the Pageant of the Masters and live music shows included.)
Joint pass: $120 per person (free of charge for all the performances.)
Notes: Since there are many visitors on the weekends, the ticket office may be crowded. For faster service, call toll-free number 24 hours a day.
For more information visit www.Langunabcachfestivalofarts.com
21. What should one intending to buy some good pieces of art in the festival do?
A. Go there on weekdays.
B. Turn to artists for advice.
C. Go there as soon as it starts.
D. Show up for the Pageant of the Masters.
22. What can all visitors do in the courtyard?
A. Drink alcohol. B. Have a formal dinner.
C. Appreciate music while eating. D. Eat at central tables as they like.
23. How much should a couple who want to see live music shows pay at least?
A. $60 B. $120 C. $180 D. $240B
B
Brothers Ayaan and Mickey Naqvi, who live in Shelton, Connecticut, were decorating their family Christmas tree last year when one of their favorite ornaments（装饰品）was destroyed. While the ornament was beyond repair, from its broken pieces sprang a bright idea: What if there was a better way to hang ornaments so they’d be truly secure? From that, the Ornament Anchor（装饰锚）was born.
Using a special system, Ayaan created the model and presented it for a school project. The reception（反响）was overwhelmingly favorable--so favorable in fact, the boys quickly turned their invention into a potential money-making product.
This wasn’t the boys’ first commercial invention: A previous invention landed the pair and their family on a TV programme Shark Tank. While they didn’t cut a deal, it was a true learning experience.
From $1,000 in sales in six hours at a local Christmas trade show, the Ornament Anchor went on to be displayed on Good Morning America. In one year, the brothers’ invention has brought in more than $250,000.
After their success, Ayaan and Mickey are determined to pay their good fortune forward by contributing 10% of their profits to local animal shelters. “Ever since I was super young, I’ve had a fascination with all of life’s creatures,” Ayaan explained. “My goal is to help as many animals in need as I can.”
The boys admit that starting a new business in 2020 had its challenges. While they are enjoying their success, adjusting to distance learning due to the coronavirus lockdown isn’t easy.
Through the difficult times, they say they’ve just tried to take things one step at a time and keep a positive attitude because that--along with the love and support of their family--is what keeps them anchored（稳定）.
24. What does paragraph 1 mainly talk about?
A. The family Christmas tree.
B. The ways of hanging ornaments.
C. The brothers’ favourite ornaments.
D. The inspiration for the Ornament Anchor.
25. What benefits did the brothers get from the Anchor?
A. They made a lot of money.
B. They were on Shark Tank.
C. They traded with Good Morning America.
D. They were praised for holding a trade show.
26. What will the brothers do after their success?
A. Give up distant learning. B. Expand their business quickly.
C. Donate money to animal shelters. D. Support their family independently.
27. Which of the following can best describe the brothers?
A. Patient and reliable. B. Creative and caring.
C. Optimistic and anxious. D. Committed and humorous.
C
Although ethics（道德）lessons are common around the world, scientists are unsure if the lessons can actually change behavior. But a new study found that a single ethics lesson may have had lasting effects.
The researchers investigated one lesson’s impact on eating meat. They chose this particular behavior for three reasons, according to study co-author Eric, a philosopher at the University of California: students’ attitudes to the topic are variable, behavior is easily measurable, and eating less meat is good because it reduces environmental harm and animal suffering. The researchers studied students in four classes. Half of them read an article on the ethics of factory-farmed meat, watched an 11-minute video on the topic and joined a 50-minute discussion. The other half focused on charitable giving instead. Then, the researchers studied their meal--card purchases for that semester--nearly 14,000 receipts（收据）for almost 500 students. “It’s an awesome data set,” says Nina Strohminger, a psychologist who teaches business ethics and was not involved in the study.
For students who discussed meat ethics, meal purchases containing meat decreased from 52 to 45 percent--and this effect held steady for the study’s duration of several weeks. Purchases from the other group remained at 52 percent.
“That’s actually a pretty large effect for a pretty small intervention(干涉，干预).” Eric says. Strohminger agrees, “The thing that still blows my mind is that just one ethics lesson should have such an obvious effect.”
Eric believes the greatest impact came from classmates or teaching assistants leading the discussions. Second, the video may have had an emotional impact. Least influential, he thinks was argument. Now the researchers are investigating the specific effects of teaching style, teachers’ eating habits and students’ video exposure.
28. How did the researchers carry out the study?
A. By making a comparison. B. By introducing a concept.
C. By presenting an argument. D. By referring to another study.
29. What does the underlined phrase “blows my mind” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Annoys me. B. Surprises me. C. Bothers me. D. Frightens me.
30. According to Eric, what may have the least effect on students’ meat purchases?
A. Argument. B. Teaching style. C. Teaching assistants. D. The video exposure.
31. What is the purpose of the study?
A. To improve students’ lifestyles.
B. To call on students to eat less meat.
C. To encourage students to take ethics lessons.
D. To tell the effects of ethics lessons on behavior.
D
Listening to new music is hard. Not hard compared to going to space or war, but hard compared to listening to music we already know.
There is a physiological explanation in our desire to seek comfort in the familiar. When it comes to hearing music, a network of nerve called the corticofugal(离皮质的) network helps classify the different patterns of music. When a specific sound is reflect in our brains, our brains release an amount of dopamine (多巴胺)，the main chemical source of some of our most intense emotions. This is the essential reason why music triggers such powerful emotional reactions.
Take the chorus of a song by Adele or Bruce Springsteen, many of which have very recognizable melody（旋律）. The majority of our brains have memorized these melodies. When the corticofugal network realizes that Springsteen chorus, our brains release just the right amount of dopamine.
But when we hear something that hasn't already been mapped onto the brain, the corticofugal network goes a bit out of control, and our brains release too much dopamine as a response. When there is no map or pattern to attach to, music can be realized as unpleasant or bad.
That's what happened one night in Paris in 1913. The piece that was shown at the Theatre des Champs-elysees for the first time that night was Igor Stravinsky' s The Rite of Spring. As described in the daily newspaper Le Figaro, many members of the audience could not understand this new music.After the failure of that evening, however, the ballet continued running at the theater for many months. At the second, there was noise only during the latter part of the ballet; at the third,‘thunderous applause' and little protest. At a concert performance of Rite one year later, ‘excitement and adoration' swept over the crowd.
We are built to avoid the uncertainty of newness and our brains actually fight against the unfamiliarity of life. The act of listening to new music is hard, but it’s necessary. Our brains change as they recognize new patterns in the world, which is what makes brains useful.
32. According to the passage, why is it hard to listen to new music?
A. Because our brains tell us it' s unpleasant.
B. Because new music tend to be unappealing.
C. Because new music can trigger emotional reactions.
D. Because our brains release dopamine when listening to new music.
33. Why do people like the chorus of Adele's song?
A. Because it is familiar to us. B. Because it is easy to memorize.
C. Because it has a specific sound map. D. Because it affects the network of nerves.
34. What's the purpose of paragraph 5?
A. To show that people are changeable.
B. To introduce an event happening in 1913.
C. To appeal to people to listen to new music.
D. To prove that people tend to dislike new music.
35. What may be talked about next?
A. Ways of listening to new music.
B. Other activities that benefit our brains.
C. Benefits we can get from listening to new music.
D. Reasons why we are built to avoid the uncertainty.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Every day, in all kinds of weather, thousands of men and women jog. 36 Most joggers begin because they hear it is a very good exercise. Jogging makes the heart stronger and helps people lose weight. It can also help them feel better about themselves.
Donald Robbins, who is forty-two years old and works in an office, began jogging a few years ago because he felt he was too fat. At first, he could only run about 100 yards. It took him three months to be able to run a mile. 37 Many joggers, like Donald Robbins, feel that if they can succeed in jogging, they can succeed at other things also, and quite often this feeling helps them at their jobs.
Should you jog too? 38 Jogging may be too much exercise for you.
Does jogging cost much? No, it costs almost nothing. But it is very important to have a good pair of shoes that are made especially for jogging. 39
How fast should you go? Jog with a friend and talk to each other as you run. If you have difficulty in talking, you’re going too fast.
40 Remember not to go too far too soon. In fact, you should walk, not run, the first few times. Then do some short jogs, but no more than what you can do comfortably. After that, increase your distance a quarter or half mile every two weeks or so. Maybe in a few years, you can run in a marathon too. Thousands of people do.
A. How far should you jog?
B. Jogging can aid weight loss.
C. Why has jogging-running become so popular?
D. If you do, be sure to ask your doctor for advice.
E. It is a popular physical activity that can keep you fit.
F. But two years later, he ran in a marathon race over twenty-six miles.
G. They protect your feet and legs from the shock of running on hard surface.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Lydia Denton felt very sad when she learned about the incidents, in which many children died in the hot cars because they were accidentally left behind. But no one has come up with a good way to deal with the 41 . The little girl, who would enter the seventh grade, decided to find a 42 .
Two years later, the 12-year-old girl from North Carolina won a $20,000 prize for her 43 , the Beat The Heat Car Seat, a car seat device measuring the 44 of a car. The device is able to 45 the parents of the danger when the inside of the car 46 reaches 38. 9℃.
Lydia used part of her $20,000 to continue to 47 her device with the hope of getting it to market as soon as possible 48 it can be something that will save lives and something that most people can 49 to get it.
With her 14-year-old brother and 10-year-old sister, Lydia also 50 some of her prize money. They also helped bring the 51 in the car seat device. Her brother was really great at coding（编程）, and her little sister would 52 them with some sweets or cakes.
Lydia's mom, a science teacher, said it was 53 to watch her three kids cooperate to think out a way to the problem that has 54 for years. “They have proven that time and time again nothing is 55 . I am really proud of them," she added.
41. A. discussion B. idea C. problem D. experience
42. A. process B. solution C. response D. decision
43. A. education B. suggestion C. instruction D. invention
44. A. temperature B. condition C. beauty D. quality
45. A. convince B. persuade C. warn D. cure
46. A. never B. almost C. always D. seldom
47. A. change B. remember C. describe D. develop
48. A. so that B. even if C. as if D. now that
49. A. happen B. help C. pretend D. afford
50. A. shared B. exchanged C. supplied D. collected
51. A. variety B. improvement C. production D. advantage
52. A. present B. leave C. serve D. charge
53. A. relaxing B. embarrassing C. inspiring D. boring
54. A. disappeared B. existed C. applied D. recovered
55. A. impossible B. traditional C. perfect D. necessary
第二节(共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Researchers believe they have found a 56 (previous) unknown kind of whale in waters off Mexico’s western coast. If others confirm the finding, the new whale would be an important 57 (discover) among giant animals.
The team of researchers came upon three unusual whales while 58 (follow) a rare group of beaked whales (突吻鲸) on Nov. 17. The whales were near Mexico’s distant San Benito Islands, 59 is about 500 km south of the U.S. border. Beaked whales usually avoid contact with humans. These animals suddenly appeared near the surface right next to the boat. It’s very rare to see a beaked whale, and to find a friendly group of beaked whales, it’s even 60 (rare).
Researchers did not realize they were seeing a possible new kind of whale until later. The group, 61 (lead) by the non-profit Sen Shepherd Conservation Society, saw something different about the whales’ 62 (tooth) when they studied photos they took of the animals. The underwater recordings of the whales’ calls also suggested they were different 63 all others.
The researchers are now waiting for test results on water they 64 (collect) near the whales earlier. There could be skin cells in the water from the whales. If so, they will examine the DNA to find out 65 the whales are a new species or not.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假如你是李华，你班的外教老师James即将回美国，你们班同学准备于本周五晚上7：00在学校餐厅为他举办一场送别宴以表示感谢，请你代表全班同学写一封邮件邀请James参加，内容包括：1.表示感谢； 2.送别宴安排。送别宴farewell dinner
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jenny was the only child in her home. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily.
She couldn’t help crying sadly when she thought of the scolding(指责) from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat, but it was not possible for her, since she had nothing with her. She stood beside a stand for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she had to leave.
The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, “Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles?”
“Oh, yes…,but I don’t have money on me.” she replied.
“That’s nothing. I’ll treat you today,” said the man, “come in.” The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, whose smell was so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently.
“What is it?” asked the man kindly.
“Nothing, actually I was just touched by your kindness! ” said Jenny as she dried her tears, “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother, drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so cruel compared to a stranger! ”
Hearing the words, the seller smiled, “Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your thanks to her?”
Jenny sat there, speechless; she remembered mother’s familiar face and weathered hands. “Why didn't I think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel thankful, but I have never thanked my mum for what she has done for me.”
On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.
Paragraph 1:
Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath. ________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back. ___________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
高二英语试卷参考答案
第一部分 听力:
1-5 CBCCB 6-10 CBBBA 11-15 CBBCA 16-20 BBACC
第二部分 阅读:
A篇21—23 CCB B篇24-27 DACB C篇28-31 ABAD D篇32-35 AADC 七选五CFDGA
41-45 CBDAC 46-50 BDADA 51-55 BCCBA
第三部分 语法填空:
56. previously 57. discovery 58. following 59. which 60. rarer
61. led 62. teeth 63. from 64. collected 65. whether
第四部分写作:
第一节 应用文写作
One possible version:
Dear James,
On behalf of the class, I'm writing to invite you to the farewell dinner in our school canteen at 7：00 this Friday evening. We know deep down that we couldn't have made such great progress in learning English without your help, so we'd like to express our sincere gratitude.
To make the dinner enjoyable and memorable, we plan to serve tasty Chinese dishes made by ourselves, which can help you have a better understanding of Chinese food culture. We really hope you can come.
Looking forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写
One possible version:
Paragraph 1:
Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath. When she knocked at the door, she found the door was locked and her mother was not in. Tired and sad, she sat down in front of the house. “Where could my mother be?” she wondered, “Was she still angry with me?” Again, the scene of the quarrel appeared in her mind. She remembered her rudeness to her mother. Realizing that all the scolding from her mother was due to the fact that her mother really cared a lot about her, she felt rather ashamed, and tears began to roll down her cheeks.
Paragraph 2:
A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back. She raised her head and saw the familiar face of her mother. “Here you come! I’ve been looking for you,” she said, tired and relieved. Jenny couldn’t help throwing herself into her mother’s arms. “Mum, I’m so sorry and thank you for all you have done for me.” She expressed her sincere apology and great gratitude. Hearing this, her mother smiled patting her back gently.
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