湖北省四地六校2020-2021学年高二上学期联合考试英语试题（含答案）

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1、2020 年高二联合考试年高二联合考试英语试卷英语试卷 考试时间：考试时间：2 2020020 年年 1 10 0 月月 1 10 0 日日 下午下午 1414: :3030- -16.30 16.30 试卷满分试卷满分 1 15050 分分 第第 I I 卷卷 第一部分第一部分 听力（共两节，听力（共两节，每小题每小题 1.5 分，分，满分满分 30 分）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 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳 选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后

2、，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. When does the rainy season start? A. In January. B. In November. C. In February. 2. Whats wrong with the mans food? A. Its hot. B. Its salty. C. Its tasteless. 3. What is Jennifer learning in school now? A. To make sculptures. B. To take pictures. C. To draw

3、. 4. Which room has the man finished decorating? A. The bathroom. B. The living room. C. The kitchen. 5. Where are the speakers? A. In a classroom. B. At a hospital. C. On a ball field. 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选 出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小 题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。

4、听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where does Sam suggest going? A. To a coffee shop. B. To a restaurant. C. To a cinema. 7. How does Rita feel about the plan? A. Excited. B. Indifferent. C. Disappointed. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What will Clark help Annie do? A. Clean her apartment. B. Water her plants. C. Feed her dog.

5、 9. What day will Clark go to Annies house? A. On Monday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What was the program mainly about? A. Horses and wars. B. Horses from different countries. C. Different uses of horses. 11. What seems to surprise the man? A. People use horses for fun. B. H

6、orse races take place everywhere. C. Horses are still used for hard labor. 12. What will the woman do this weekend? A. Attend a wedding. B. Work on a farm. C. Go horse riding. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Where is the island? A. It is in Asia. B. It is in the Pacific Ocean. C. It is off the coast of Europe

7、. 14. Why did the man choose to go to the island? A. Its free of pollution. B. Its not far away. C. Its small. 15. What does the woman think of the island? A. Beautiful. B. Wild. C. Unusual. 16. How many people live on the island now? A. Eight. B. Six. C. Seven. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who are the an

8、nouncements for? A. The manager. B. The employees. C. The customers. 18. What time does the store usually close? A. At five oclock. B. At eight oclock. C. At ten oclock. 19. What item is free for another one if you buy one? A. Womens dresses. B. Mens suits. C. Shoes. 20. What does the speaker sugges

9、t people do in the end? A. Go to a caf . B. Leave the shop early. C. Buy some music CDs. 第二部分第二部分 阅读理解阅读理解 （共两节，满分（共两节，满分50分）分） 第一节（共第一节（共15小题小题; 每小题每小题2.5分，满分分，满分37.5分）分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在 答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Ireland: Beauty and a Long History of Separation Ireland is home to anci

10、ent kings and chiefs, giants and fairies. For years it has existed as two Irelands, and Brexit could worsen that division. Discover the lively cities of Dublin and Belfast, and taste pints, drink a whiskey or eat fresh oysters(牡蛎). Journey Highlights Meet storytellers and experts for insight into th

11、e true story of Irelands history. Get the full taste of Ireland, experiencing seaweed, oysters and whiskey. Swiss Family Adventure: An Active Journey Through the Alps. The Swiss Alps are the perfect family playground, providing a fun and relaxing summer place for all ages. Towering peaks, rushing wa

12、terfalls and peaceful meadows bursting with wildflowers provide the calm backdrop for a variety of active programs. This eight-day program is suited to anyone with a sense of adventure, and especially for families with children ages 7 to 14. Journey Highlights Explore the heart-beating First Cliff W

13、alk in Grindelwald. Cruise Lake Thun to the town of Spiez. Explore the castle here, where children can become “Knights in Training. Climate Change in New Orleans: A meeting and observation The effect of climate change and extreme weather is all too noticeable in the disastrous changes that are happe

14、ning along the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Spend four days in New Orleans exposed to the issues around global climate change and its effects on human health, and natural ecosystems. Journey Highlights Take a special tour of the levee system on the Mississippi River surrounding New Orleans to see its impor

15、tance in protecting the area. Learn how climate change affects New Orleans and the Gulf region from scientists. Active Argentina and Patagonia Argentina is the active adventurers dream destination. From cathedral-like peaks to icy glaciers, this active, multisport route invites you to explore the La

16、ke District, hike in view of the Fitz Roy Massif, sail to glaciers and ride horses. Journey Highlights Go kayaking on Lago Gutierrez and hike to surprising lakes in Nahuel Huapi National Park. Cruise by boating to the face of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Visit a working ranch for a closer look at farm

17、er life. 21. Which activity will make you feel thrilled? A. Visiting a working ranch in Argentina. B. Walking on the bank of the Mississippi River. C. Listening to the true story D. Exploring First Cliff Walk in Grindelwald 22. Who is suitable for the journey to New Orleans? A. Historians. B. Advent

18、urers C. Sailors D. Environmentalists 23. Where should visitors go if they want to explore the Lake District? A. In Swiss. B. In Argentina. C. In Ireland. D. In New Orleans. B In our daily lives, we probably make silly mistakes. While these moments can be worrying, they can also be handled with humo

19、r. When we share a laugh at our mistakes, we can calm ourselves down with a thread of understanding and acceptance. When one morning in a rush to school, I spilled (泼洒) my cup of orange juice. I immediately thought of the precious minutes I would have to spend in cleaning up the floor. I raced back

20、and forth to the sink (洗碗槽)with a kitchen cloth soaked (浸透)with juice to wash off. My legs were shaking as I watched from my window the school bus coming to my street. Within a minute, I had thrown the orange juice-soaked cloth to the sink and ran outside to join the group of kids in entering the bu

21、s. When thinking about my morning rush to clean up the spilled juice on the bus, I realized how much unnecessary stress and worry I put myself through. I ended up smiling to myself about my minor nervousness over spilled juice. These days I dont usually spill orange juice, but I do sometimes spill a

22、 bit of spaghetti sauce on my pant or put on my sweater backwards when Im really tired and in a hurry for school. In each of my mistakes, I try to remind myself not to take myself so seriously. It takes me a minute to calm down, take a deep breath and smile at my carelessness. It is the ability to s

23、ee mistakes in a different way that enables me to find humor in everyday moments. Humor, however, doesnt always have to arise from silly mistakes. Kids may have a good laugh at comic books, classic jokes and stories told by friends and parents. What matters more is not where you find the humor in li

24、fe, but that you can appreciate it. 24. When we make mistakes in our daily lives, we _. A. should treat them properly B. may try to enjoy ourselves C. must know the value of them D. had better forget them in time 25. What did the author do before going to school in Paragraph2? A. He prepared breakfa

25、st busily. B. He had some clothes washed. C. He made a cup of orange juice. D. He did some cleaning at home. 26. We can learn from Paragraph 3 that the author_. A. makes many mistakes now the then B. tries to keep himself calm with humor C. has been used to being busy every day D. always makes other

26、 people around happy 27. What does the author intend to tell us? A. We should try to find where humor lies. B. We can be happy by enjoying humor. C. It is natural for us to make mistakes. D. Reading is a good habit for every person. C A recent study by a team of researchers from Canada has uncovered

27、 that birds living in cities are not just better at problem solving and more skilled in tasks than those in the countryside: they also have stronger immune（有免疫力的）systems ! The research, headed by Audet, a Ph. D. student at a university, examined the cognitive （认知的） abilities of city birds with those

28、 of their country cousins. The team did their study in Barbados because it needs a broad range of situations: from crowded modern cities to the countryside. They began by catching some birds from various parts of the Caribbean Island. The birds were then given several tasks. Some tested their associ

29、ative learning skills while others were to observe how creative they were at problem-solving. While country birds are also much braver, the city birds appeared to be more careful when facing unfamiliar things. The results did not surprise the researchers. After all, birds living in cities and towns

30、face many more challenges and dangers than those that live in the country. But as it turns out, the city birds proved to have better immunity and are therefore more resistant （抵抗的）to diseases than those living in the countryside. While additional studies need to be done to see if this is true for al

31、l city birds, there is no reason to believe that the results would be any different. Though this is the first time researchers have compared the cognitive abilities of birds living in different conditions, it is not the first study to examine the differences between city and country birds. Previous

32、research has shown that blackbirds in cites are similarly more careful than country blackbirds, and that sparrows and blackbirds living in cities sing at a higher frequency to be heard over city noise and to make up for sound distortions（失真）caused by tall buildings. If only birds knew the advantages

33、 of living among humans, maybe more would move to cities! 28. How are city birds different from country birds according to the research? A. City birds have a weaker immune system because of air pollution. B. City birds are braver when facing unfamiliar things or situations. C. Country birds are less

34、 skilled at jobs requiring creation and skills. D. Country birds have a wider range of challenges to survive. 29. What conclusion does the author think further studies will draw? A. Country birds can be taught the advantage of living in cities. B. City birds are more resistant to diseases than count

35、ry birds. C. City birds are more likely to get sick than country birds. D. Country birds are more careful in dangerous situations. 30. Why do city birds sing more frequently than country birds? A. Therere more dangers in cities for them. B. The birds live far away from each other. C. There are a wid

36、er range of situations. D. Theres too much noise in the city. 31. What is the passage mainly about? A. Research into birds immune system and learning power. B. City birds are smarter and healthier than country birds. C. What a Ph.D. student has done has surprised the world. D. The necessity and ways

37、 to move country birds to cities. D What makes you cry? Being moved by a sad movie, waving a loved one off, or getting emotional after splitting up with your partner can all cause tears to roll down our faces. We all have the power to cry, but is that a good thing? When you think about it, shedding(

38、流) tears from your eyes is a strange thing to do. But it seems to be an automatic(无意识的) reaction when we get sad, upset or even when were very happy. What causes this reaction differs from person to person. However, the feeling is the same your cheeks puff up(鼓起), your eyes tighten and before you kn

39、ow it, tears are streaming down your face. Some of us may sniffle a little while others might cry like a baby and some people suggest that its women who cry more than men. A study in the UK in 2017 found that women admitted that they cry 72 times a year. This was, on average, more than men. Writing

40、for the BBC, Adam Rutherford says “According to pretty much every study done, women do cry more than men, and this result has been consistent since weve been looking.” But does this mean men dont get as upset or emotional as women, or are they just more embarrassed about showing their true feelings?

41、 The debate continues. One place where we experience emotional and tearful outbursts is in the workplace. This can be somewhere where emotions run high someone might be stressed, their workload might be too much, and, as therapist, Joanna Cross said, “crying is often a build-up of frustration and un

42、dealt-with situations and its a bit of a final straw moment.” She describes how someone might start weeping when theyre just asked to make a cup of tea because, “actually thats often a backlog(积压) of situations.” But crying in the office or elsewhere can be beneficial: it can actually make you feel

43、better. Maybe it dissolves or clears the negative or sad feelings youve had. Crying your eyes out shows others how you feel, so perhaps its a crying shame that more of us, particularly men, dont cry more often. 32. What can we infer from the second paragraph? A. Babies cry most without good reasons.

44、 B. People cry for the same reasons. C. Being happy can cause you to cry a lot. D. It is natural for people to cry actually. 33. What has remained argument among researchers? A. What causes men to cry less. B. Why someone cries like a baby. C. Who is easy to get emotional. D. How embarrassing crying

45、 is. 34. What does the underlined phrase “a final straw moment” mean? A. When one cant tolerate the stress. B. When one finally finishes his work. C. When one does work at a final moment. D. When one gets bored at work. 35. What does the writer think of our not crying? A. It is a sign of our strong

46、character. B. It is a symbol of our emotion. C. It is a kind of pity. D. It is a way of us hiding our feelings. 第二节（共第二节（共5小题；每小题小题；每小题2.5分，满分分，满分12.5分）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。选项。 Teens love to argue their viewpoints. 36 This powerful skill

47、gives kids the opportunity to be heard, and helps them think before speaking while presenting their views in a calm, reasonable manner. This skill is never used in the heat of the moment when anyone is upset. 37 Once thats established(已获确认的), here are the steps to follow: Look at the person. You nee

48、d to be in person and face-to-face for this to work well, no texting or social media. 38 Make sure to speak calmly and slowly, and keep a comfortable distance between yourself and the other person. Say “I understand how you feel. This starts the discussion off on a positive note. Be sincere in your desire to come to agreement, and admit the other persons right to an opinion. Tell why you feel differently. Get your “ducks in a row, which means get everything properly organized and under control. 39 You should use as many details as you can. Give a re