河北省2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第一次阶段考试试题

1、 可修改河北省2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第一次阶段考试试题本试卷分为第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分，共 150 分。考试时间120 分钟。第 I 卷（客观题，共 95 分） 第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分)第一节（共 5 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What do we know about John?A. He had an acc

2、ident.B. He works in the hospital.C. He suffered from a headache.2. Why is the man late?A. He overslept.B. He lost his car key.C. He had no alarm clocks.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Health.B. Education.C. Environment.4. How old is the girl?A. 6 years old.B. 9 years old.C. 15 year

3、s old.5. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors.B. Former classmates.C. Workmates.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。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。听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。6. Who needs a new dress?A. Jenny.B. Ann.C.

4、 Lucy.7. Where will the speakers go first?A. A clothes store.B. The City Library.C. A bookstore.听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。8. What is the party for?A. A festival.B. A birthday.C. An anniversary.9. Why does the girl talk to the man?A. To ask for permission.B. To make an invitation.C. To get some advice

5、.10. What will the headmaster do before the party?A. Sing an English song.B. Share his resolutions.C. Deliver a speech.听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。11. What did the man think of the girls last paper?A. Excellent.B. Ordinary.C. Poorly done.12. Who helped the girl with her research?A. Jean.B. Mr. Smith.C

6、. Ms. White. 13. What will the girl do next?A. Rewrite the paper.B. Ask for sick leave.C. Prepare for an oral presentation.听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 17 四个小题。14. What does the woman want to do?A. Get fit.B. Kill time.C. Relax herself.15. When can non-members enjoy the special offer?A. This month.B. During ho

7、lidays.C. On their birthdays.16. How much does a swimming class cost non-members each time? A. $ 35.B. $ 25.C. $ 10.17. What class will the woman choose?A. A weight lifting class.B. A swimming class.C. A yoga class.听下面一段独白，回答第 18 至第 20 三个小题。18. Why did the reader feel lonely?A. She had trouble with

8、her studies.B. Her best friend wasnt around.C. She was unable to look after herself.19. What is the speaker trying to do?A. Introduce a class.B. Share experiences.C. Give suggestions.20. Whom is this passage written for?A. Teachers.B. Parents.C. Students.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，

9、满分 37.5 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。ARave-on!How about learning new skills on the guitar, drums and keyboard by video? Follow the touch-screen instructions to find lessons on each instrument, or search for a song to practice playing along to. Try our Professional Selection, wi

10、th video clips of band members who will explain the techniques that make their recordings so individual.Show-in-a-day!Be a star singer or dancer for the day in a one-time-only special performance! Experts in international music and dance styles will train you, and costumes provided for the performan

11、ce help create a really special, individual show. Get your friends and family to come and see you perform, as no videoing or photography is allowed.Archived ImagesWant to find out about a new band, or just want more information about an old favourite? Visit our collection to find out facts and figur

12、es, or see the actual possessions of famous bands and musicians you are interested in. You can actually get to touch things worn on stage at major rock and pop events, and there are plenty of other concert souvenirs.Rhythm-studioGet your body moving in the studio and learn to move to rhythms and sou

13、nds from the past to now, including Soul and Disco. Learn your steps from our professional onscreen dance instructor, then watch yourperformance and become the star in your own video recording which you can take away!21. James likes collecting information about his favourite bands, which will he cho

14、ose?A. Rave-on!B. Show-in-a-day!C. Archived Images.D. Rhythm-studio.22. In what way is Rhythm-studio different from Show-in-a-day?A. Rhythm-studio offers free gifts from musicians.B. Rhythm-studio has experts to teach face to face.C. Rhythm-studio allows people to bring videos home.D. Rhythm-studio

15、gets family members to enjoy the shows.23. Where can you most probably read the above information?A. In a newspaper.B. In a report.C. In a science magazine. D. In a travel brochure.BIf you were asked to imagine a scientist, what image would come to your mind? The idea that most of the kids have is a

16、 man wearing a white lab coat with messy hair, big glasses, and cups of colorful liquids giving off clouds of smoke. As for adults, the majority regard scientists as strange people who spend a lot of time working in a lonely lab. However, the reality is quite different.Recently Ive had a chance to t

17、ake part in a scientific experience far from my lab and into Costa Rica. It has a large amount of wildlife due to its geographical placement between North and South America. It is home to more than 500,000 species (物种), which represents nearly 4% of the species worldwide!First we worked to protect w

18、ildlife at a leatherback turtle ( 棱 皮 龟 ) protection center. We helped thevolunteers to remove rubbish from the beach to create a safe environment for turtle eggs to come out. After that we stayed at Mount Arenal where we studied seismic (地壳的) activity relating to earthquakes. During our stay at Are

19、nal, we rode over the mountainous areas and took a long walk through the rainforest. On the last day we got a professional introduction of rocket (火箭) science and learned about new rocket technology that will be used on the international space station.During my Costa Rica experience, I know that bei

20、ng a scientist doesnt mean working in a lab all day and night. A scientist is the one who loves learning and getting a better understanding of the world from helping protect wildlife, learning about earthquakes or inventing rockets. I think that science is so much more than wearing a lab coat and mi

21、xing chemicals. Kids need to be aware of the excitement and adventures science can bring!24. According to Paragraph 1, scientists are often believed .A. to do experiments in messy labsB. to spend too much time in labsC. to wear clothes in a different way D. to work in dangerous conditions25. In Cost

22、a Rica, the author .A. experienced an earthquakeB. took part in rocket experimentsC. picked up rubbish on the beachD. helped the volunteers collect turtle eggs26. What does the author learn about science from his experience?A. Science is full of boring experiments.B. Science is related to chemical l

23、iquids.C. Science is more than working in a lab.D. Science is about wildlife and earthquakes.27. What is the best title for the passage?A. What a Scientist Is LikeB. Where a Scientist WorksC. How I Travelled in Costa RicaD. Why I Chose to Study ScienceCFree Haircuts on a Red ChairLast summer, Katie

24、Steller was on her way to work. She stopped at a traffic light, where a man, in his 60s, looking out of luck, was sitting alone. She rolled down her window.“Hey!” she shouted. “ Im driving around giving free haircuts. Do you want one right now?”The man, missing a few teeth, paused and laughed. “Actu

25、ally,” he said, “I have a funeral (葬礼) to go to this week. I was really hoping to get a haircut.”Then, Steller unloaded a red chair from the car. The man, named Edward, took a seat. As Steller was cutting his curly graying hair, he told her about growing up in Mississippi, about moving to Minnesota,

26、 and how he still talked to his mom over phone every day.To date, Steller has given 30 or so such haircuts to people around the city. They are all living on the margins, and she is aware of the power of her work.“Its more than a haircut,” she says. “I want it to be a gateway, to show value and respe

27、ct, but also to get to know people.”Steller knows that a haircut can change a life. One changed hers: As a teen, she suffered from ulcerative colitis ( 溃疡性结肠炎) that was so serious, her hair thinned severely. Seeing this, her mother arranged for Stellers first professional haircut.“To sit down and ha

28、ve somebody look at me and talk to me like a person and not just an illness, it helped me feel cared about and less alone,” she says.After that, Steller knew she wanted to have her own hair salon so she could help people feel the way shed felt that day. Not long after finishing cosmetology school (美

29、容学校) in 2016, she realized her dream. Two years later, she began what she now calls her Red Chair Project, reaching out to people on the streets.Steller said, “I cant fix their problems, but maybe I can help them feel less alone for a moment.” Steller listens to peoples stories of loss, addiction, a

30、nd struggle to get back on their feet.An offshoot of the Red Chair Project is the Steller Kindness Project, in which people who promise acts of kindness are invited for a free makeover (美容) at Stellers salon. In exchange, they tell their stories, which Steller shares on her website. Her hope is that

31、 by reading about kind acts, others will be inspired to do their own.So far, its working. “You have no idea what people are going to do with the kindness that you give to them,” says Steller.28. Edward agreed to have a haircut by Steller because .A. he wanted to talk with Steller about his lifeB. he

32、 wanted to look good for a special occasionC. he was too old to go to a hair salon by himselfD. he was just waiting for a free haircut on the street29. In paragraph 5, the underlined words “living on the margins” can probably be replaced by .A. living with little care and attentionB. living far from

33、 downtown areasC. living with serious illnessesD. living in untidy conditions30. What made Steller want to set up her own salon?A. Her excellent haircut skills.B. Her mothers encouragement.C. Her experience of a formal haircut.D. Her dream to offer people free haircuts.31. Whats the purpose of Stell

34、er Kindness Project?A. To make contributions to charity.B. To encourage people to spread kindness.C. To reward kind people with free makeovers.D. To collect moving stories for Stellers website.DWeve all heard the same warning: looking at your phone or another screen before bed is very bad for you. I

35、t may make it harder for you to fall asleep and prevent you from getting a good nights rest. Most sleep doctors suggest turning off screens an hour before bedtime. The reality is that, for the majority of us, cellphones, tablets, or TVs are the last things we look at before we close our eyes. Our sm

36、artphones can sometimes feel like an extension of our bodies because were so physically connected to them. Screens in general have become such a prominent part of our lives that it can feel completely unrealistic to put them away earlier in the evening. But according to sleep doctors, its a smart id

37、ea to at least give it a try.At night, your brain starts to produce a hormone called melatonin（褪黑素）which keeps your circadianrhythm（生理节律）on track and helps you fall asleep, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Being exposed to bright light suppresses( 抑 制 ) mela

38、tonin production, says Philip Richard Gehrman, a behavioral sleep specialist and associate professor of clinical psychology in psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. “Blue light has the strongest impact,” he adds, “and the types of LED lights used in most electroni

39、c devices are strongest in the blue part of the spectrum.”Why is blue light particularly bad? Dr. Gehrman explains that the very specialized cells in the eyes that fed into our sleep system and circadian rhythms, called retinal ganglion（ 视网膜神经节） cells, respond strongly to blue light in comparison to

40、 other types of light.“Beyond the light youre exposing yourself to, theres also the simple truth that its easy to get caught up in what youre reading or watching, which leads to staying awake a lot later than you should,” says Shelby Harris, clinical psychologist in private practice in New York. Eve

41、n if youve got the self-control to switch off Netflix after a reasonable number of episodes, depending on what you just watched or read, you may be too mentally stimulated to fall asleep anyway.”32. How does bright light “work” at night?A. It will help us fall asleep very quickly.B. It will make our

42、 brain produce a hormone.C. It will keep our circadian rhythms on track.D. It will affect the production of melatonin.33. What is special about blue light?A. It has the longest effect on our sleep.B. It is mostly used in electronic devices.C. It causes the eye cells to react greatly.D. It is the str

43、ongest one among all the lights.34. What can we learn from Shelby Harris words?A. Self-control will help us escape the influence of television.B. What we are reading and watching can help us sleep longer.C. Light is the most important factor affecting our sleep quality.D. What we watch or read befor

44、e bedtime will influence our sleep quality. 35.Where is this text most likely from?A. A diary.B. A guidebook.C. A novel.D. A magazine.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。You put a great deal of effort into reaching the college of your dreams. Its time to get star

45、ted. But whats next? The beginning of college life can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adapt to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience. To save time and money, use the colleges bus system. Taking the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most coll

46、ege towns. 36 Its also a good way to be environmentally aware. 37 You might not even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost an arm and a leg. Try buying used textbooks its a good way to save money and serves the purpose as well. Do never look at college life as endless parties and soc

47、ial activities. There is a whole lot more to college if youre serious about graduating. 38 Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your studies. If the dorm doesnt suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. 39 Find a quiet area, like the librar

48、y, to do your work. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise. 40 Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid foods that are processed or high in sugar. The “freshman 15” is real. Many college students gain at least 15 pounds during their freshmen year. While electives (选修课

49、) can be helpful when figuring out your major, you shouldnt entirely rely onthem. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. Having too much on your plate can hurt your grades.A. Be mindful of your diet.B. Take relaxes attitudes to

50、 your diet.C. Dont take part in too many after-class activities.D. Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts.E. You wont have to locate or afford a place to park either.F. The best location for your studies isnt always your dorm.G. Having a good college experience is all about balancing wo

51、rk and fun.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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项， 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。No matter what life throws our way, having a positive attitude makes room for the future. Lets read Hervey Bay teenager Mark Farrells 41 story. At the age of 14, he took a dive i

52、nto a swimming pool, which would 42 his life forever.“I jumped into the pool and broke my 43 ,” he says, “Its a very unusual story because I jumped into the deep end, not the shallow end where most spinal (脊柱的) injuries 44 .”Mark has been in a wheelchair ever since and now, at 27, is very calm about

53、 any 45 life might throw at him. In fact, he finds i t 46 to name any challenge. “ I just l ive my l i fe and 47 it day by day,” he says.For the past few years, Mark has worked with the Spinal Education Awareness Team (SEAT) whose aim is to 48 students to prevent spinal injuries, telling his 49 to y

54、oung people in the Hervey Bay region. “If I can 50 one kids life, it makes my 51 worthwhile,” he says.Mark stresses the importance of checking the 52 of water before diving in and being more 53 in general. He says that if his talks can prevent one spinal injury in a young person, hes 54 . Marks cont

55、ribution to preventing spinal injuries was 55 in 2017, when he was named Young Australian of the Year.41. A. exciting42. A. startB. inspiringB. benefitC. amusingC. changeD. worryingD. shorten43. A. neckB. legC. armD. wrist44. A. appearB. recoverC. happenD. last45. A. competitionB. challengeC. succes

56、sD. responsibility46. A. necessaryB. hardC. worthwhileD. important47. A. realizeB. acquireC. believeD. take48. A. begB. allowC. forceD. educate49. A. storyB. expectationC. doubtD. hobby50. A.riskB. controlC. saveD. enrich51. A.effortB. disabilityC. responseD. praise52. A.widthB. depthC. lengthD. hei

57、ght53. A.nervousB. optimisticC. cautiousD. patient54. A.outstandingB. creativeC. confidentD. delighted55 A.suspectedB. recognizedC. stoppedD. limited第 II 卷（主观题，共 55 分） 第二节 （共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Kyrgyzstan（吉尔吉斯斯坦）is a mountainous country where nearly two thirds of the people live in rural areas. The UN notes that the local economy depends 56 (heavy) on farming. So it is rare for any Kyrgyz to choose technology 57 a career path.The UN Development Programme studied records a