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1、台州市书生中学 蕖蠢 高二英语起始考试卷（满分：150分考试时间：120分钟） 2021.02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【可答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每 段对话仅读一遍。1. Where 1. Where does the conversation probably take place?C. In a hotel.C. On Saturday.C. Snowy.A. In a museum.
2、B. In a library.2. When will the woman hand in the book review?A. On Thursday.B. On Friday.3. How will the weather probably be tomorrow?A. Sunny.B. Rainy.4. What does the man think of Professor Lees course?A. Ifs interesting.B. Ifs difficult.C. Its easy.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. An a
3、thlete.B. A program.C. A sporting event.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，回答笫6、7题。6. How many lectures does the woman have on Monday?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.7. What will the woman pr
4、obably do next?B. Do some reading.C. Make a drawing.A. Have a discussion. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Whafs the probable relationship between the speakers?C. Colleagues.C. In Bremen.A. Couple.B. Friends.9. Where is the man, s sister probably?A. In Paris.B. In Berlin.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What are the speakers
5、talking about?C.The man* s mobile phone.Fishing.C. From the city library.C. Two kilometers.A. The man, s family.B. The mail* s weekend.11. What is the mans father doing in the photo?A. Hiking.B. Swimming.C.12. What does the woman suggest?A. The man should go camping more.B.Family activities are very
6、 important.C. Life could be fun without social media.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where does the run start?A. From the cafe.B. From the sports center.14. How long is the run?A. Five kilometers.B. Three kilometers.15. How does the woman advise the man to enter the race?A. By phone.B. In person.C. By the Inte
7、rnetWhat will Sarah probably help do?A. Take pictures.B. Report the race.C. Guide the runners听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。16. How much should a 15-year-old girl pay per week?A. 105.B. 95.C. 85.17. What should children bring?A. Their clothes.B. Their lunches.C. Their books18. What are children asked to do on Fr
8、iday?A. Wear special clothes.B. Play with family.C. Give a show19. What can children do today?A. Ask for a booking form. B. Attend the sximmer course. C. Visit the Silver Star Theater School第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10个小题；每小题2. 5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。AIf youve ever take
9、n a class in drawing, painting or pottery and in spite of your best effort, couldnt make the final result look anything like the model shown, you may have thought, I dont have a creative bone in my body.According to some scientists, who for the past 20 years have put the elusive subject of creativit
10、y through the rigors of research, you are underrating yourself. Da Vinci you may never be, but when it comes to creativity, we are all somewhat blessed. Its learning to foster this unique tool of extraordinary productivity, and then applying it in everything you do, that counts to tell you from figu
11、res like Da Vinci.Even if wc dont have the good fortune to discover a new chemical element or write a great story, the love of the creative process for its own sake is available to all, says Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in Creativity: Flow and Psychology of Discovery and Invention.Most people believe the
12、 realm of creativity has been awarded to those perceived to have special talent. Wc look upon these creative geniuses, as we often call them, with awe and a bit of envy. Their abilities, most people assume, are bestowed by good genes, or, as if in Greek mythology, from some kind of divine inspiratio
13、n.There is no argument that the world is never short of highly talented and creative people. They are masters of their trades and stand heads-and-shoulders above commoners, making new pathways for others to follow, and providing greater context and understanding of our world. It could be said that w
14、ithout creativity humanity would not evolve so rapidly.But like a publicly recognized creative baseball player who hones his skill through years of continuous training, foregoing other pursuits for the sole passion, people who show the slightest reluctance for arduous labor are bound to witness thei
15、r boasted ability disappear.After closely studying 91 creative and influential people, including novelists, playwrights, composers, musicians and scientists, Csikszentmihalyi concludes that no one would ignore the sweat they shed and their almost insane willingness （o follow their creative endeavor
16、（o the very end, wherever that may be. These are the very things wc all can master, so long as wed like to.20. Its widely believed that creativity comes from.A. good training people receive from artistic classes B. （he tool we learn from masters like Da VinciC. the inborn genes or relevant giftsD. c
17、ertain Greek historical textbooksWhich of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Common people rather than creative ones lead in various professions.B. Peoples admiration of geniuses makes humanity develop quickly.C. The field of baseball requires more gifts than hard work.D. T
18、he essence of creativity lies in devotion and effort.21. The underlined word foregoing is closest in meaning to.A. giving upB. combiningC. referring toD. extendingWhat is the passage mainly about?A. How ordinary people and scientists view things differently.B. Peoples misunderstanding of creativity
19、and its true nature.C. The reasons for the development of various trades and humanity.D. Ordinary peoples unwillingness to follow the examples of creative ones.BIf you live in certain parts of the world, you will see something magical happen each fall. It is the changing of the color of the leaves o
20、n many different trees. Each year deciduous （落叶的）trees go through a process in which their green leaves become bright yellow, gold, orange and red before turning brown and falling onto the ground.Photosynthesis （光合作用）is the process for trees to make their food. Taking energy from the sun, water from
21、 the ground, and carbon dioxide from the air, they make sugar to eat so they can grow into strong, healthy trees. The leaves of a tree are where photosynthesis happens because the chlorophyll （叶绿素）in the leaves is what makes photosynthesis possible. Chlorophyll also has another job-it is what makes
22、leaves green. When the seasons change in places where deciduous trees grow and the days get shorter and the weather gels colder, it is harder for the chlorophyll in the leaves to make the food needed to stay green. So instead of making more food, the leaves start using food they have stored away for
23、 this time of year.As the leaves use the food that has been stored away, cells form at (he bottom of each leaf. These cells act like a door between the leaf and the rest of the trcc-a door that closes very slowly and doesnt shut until all the leafs food is gone. While this is happening, the colors i
24、n the leaves of the trees are able to show through. In fact, the red, yellow, gold and orange colors are hiding in the leaves all summer long. The colors just cant be seen in the summer because of all the chlorophyll in the leaves.You might be wondering how the rest of the tree keeps growing when th
25、e weather turns cold and the leaves die and fall. Doesnt (he rest of the tree need the food made by (he trees leaves?Not really. The tree trunk and branches get food from the roots of the tree. The roots supply water, vitamins and minerals they gel from the ground. Trees need sunshine and warm weath
26、er to grow, but they also need time to rest like bears that sleep during the winter.22. Why do leaves change colors?A. They save some energy to stay alive.B. The chlorophyll stores some food away.C. They have to get used to the cold weather.D. They cant get enough energy from the sun.23. In which si
27、tuation do leaves fall off deciduous trees?A. When there is no sunlight any longer.B. When the food stored away in the leaves is use up.C. When the chlorophyll in the leaves stops working.D. When cells start to form at (he bottom of each leaf.24. What is the purpose of the text?A. To study how trees
28、 survive in winter.B. To tell about (he importance of photosynthesis.C. To explain why leaves change colors.D. To show the changes of trees in the whole year.CThe seven teenagers hurried towards the airport gale. Italys national under-i6 swimming championship was taking place in Genoa and the boys w
29、ere going to compete there. 14-year-old Marco Sulis looked around for his teammates. Their coach sat near them. While preparing for take-off, the flight attendant began her routine safety briefing. Most of (he passengers idled away the time engaging in chatting and eating. Although air crashes are a
30、lien to Marco, he, who perceived how vital the process was, would later remember all her words.During the flight, as earlier instructed, he located the nearest emergency exit and made a mental note of the red handle behind a protective plastic shield. To open the door, one had to remove the plastic
31、and pull the handle.Flanked by mountains to the north, the airport is often battered by strong winds. Flight 1553 was a short one. The sky that day was crystalline blue and visibility was perfect.Al two minutes to touchdown, the plane rocked, which was later found to be out of mechanical faults. Soo
32、n, it touched down precariously on two wheels. The captain attempted to reduce the airplanes speed by braking hard but it was no use. Slipping sideways, the plane rushed out into the sea at high speed.Tons of water poured into the cabin. Passengers were shouting and rushing towards the emergency exi
33、t door. Marco watched people struggle with the door fruitlessly.Let me do it! Marco yelled, leaping out of his scat.Marco smashed the clear plastic with the palm of his hand. He grabbed the handle and pulled, using all the strength in his body. The emergency exit door finally swung open. However, th
34、e emergency door pinned Marcos leg down. Passengers passed Marco as they rushed out of the plane. Already soaking in water, Marco knew there was no time to waste. He pushed against the door as hard as he could and managed to free his leg. Marco exited from the plane finally and saw his coach and tea
35、mmates bobbing in (he waves. He began swimming towards the concrete pier (码头).The others followed.When they reached the pier, they were safe at last. Even though four people were killed in the accident, many more survived because of Marco. Marco just simply said, All I did was to watch safety briefi
36、ng.Why did Marco remember the safety briefing?A. Because he used to meet with an air accident.B. Because he is excellent at remembering things.C. Because he was not used to eating and chatting on board.D. Because he realized the importance of flight safety measures.25. Which of the following stateme
37、nts is TRUE?A. Marco was the passenger sitting nearest to the emergency exit.B. The weather condition was good for flying on the day of the accident.C. The plane went wrong above in sky because of the battering of wind.D. The pilot braked and finally managed to slow down the plane.26. Why didnt Marc
38、o leave the plane as soon as the exit door was opened?A. Because he was trying （o keep the exit door open for other passengers.B. Because he was looking for the coach and teammates in the plane.C. Because one pan of his body was stuck tight.D. Because he was afraid of the seawater outside the plane.
39、 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。What to cook when you have guests? I always feel like Im walking on eggshells （小心翼翼）when I have to prepare a dinner party for new friends or people I dont know well. 31.Others cant stand a particular vegetable. And even puddings have th
40、eir critics （批评者）.Attitudes towards food can be formed during childhood and have an impact on （he rest of their lives.Take President George Bush senior for example. He had been forced by his mother to cat broccoli （西兰花） since he was a kid. So, upon taking office he banned the vegetable aboard Air Fo
41、rce One. 32.Dr Emma Uprichard from the University of Warwick published a study on food hates. 33.They dont like milk puddings-semolina and rice pudding-often associated with school dinners of the 50s and 60s.But its not only bad memories that make us turn our noses up at certain foods. 34. Scientist
42、s researching genetic differences say there arc various groups of tasters. The one they call super tasters arc more likely to have a strong dislike for bitter foods such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts（抱子甘蓝）.I always keep my fingers crossed that none of my dinner party guests are in this group.35.T
43、he British dont eat horse meat. Brazilians like a black bean stew （炖菜）with pork which, in the experience of a Brazilian cooking for friends here in London, isnt popular with Kurdish people.So you understand a cooks dilemma when he has guests unfamiliar to him.A. There are biological reasons too.B. F
44、ood is to man what water is to fish.C. And food is about cultural diversity too.D. Everyone prefers healthy food to fast food.E. Some caters are particular and dont like cheese.F. It revealed common patterns in foods the British reject.G. This left a bitter taste in the mouths of fanners producing i
45、t.第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在 答题纸上将该项涂黑。We cant predict the future, but all we know fbr sure is that life will never be the same.I had always been 36 about traveling, and in our 8 years together, we made full use of our 37 budget and
46、 time, traveling as often as we could near or far, even checking Hawaii off the bucket list.38 once my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. I didnt go back to 39 at all for over a year. For 6 months, my life became about being the caretaker, personal doctor and wife I could possibly be. I live
47、d and 4（） for him because thats what he deserved and needed, and I wanted to spend every second I had 41 with him.Sadly, he was gone. I was 42. At that time, a family member 43 their apartment in Hawaiito me if I wanted to take some 44 for myself. I knew this was what I needed to do. Arriving in Haw
48、aii by myself was quite possibly the 45 feeling ever, second only to leaving the hospital the day he 46. But I rented a car, I walked the beach, I hiked to waterfalIsland I spent time with old friends who lived there. 47, I learned I was my own good friend and I could 48 myself. Being alone with mythoughts and 49 was the hardest thing I could 50, but I think at the time,it seemed 51 thangoing back to my old routine with a huge vacancy in my life.And pretty soon, I was on the go 52 After numerous trips,I felt it was time to return to work. I started to live