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1、湖北省武汉市新洲区城关高级中学2020-2021学年高二开学收心考试英语试卷第一部分听力（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 does the conversation probably take place?A.In a library.B.In a bookstore.C.In a classroom.2.How does the woman feel now?
2、A.Relaxed.B.Excited.C.Tired.3.How much will the man pay?A$520.B.$80.C.$100.4.What does the man tell Jane to do?A.Postpone his appointment.B.Meet Mr.Douglas.C.Return at 3 oclock.5.Why would David quit his job?A.To go back to school.B.To start his own firm.C.To work for his friend.第 二 节（共 15小题；每小题1.5分
3、，满分22.5分）听第6 段材料，回答第6、7 题。6.What does the man want the woman to do?A.Check the cupboard.B.Clean the balcony.C.Buy an umbrella.7.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A Husband and wife.B.Employer and employee.C.Shop assistant and customer.听第7 段材料，回答第8 至 10题。8.Where did the woman go
4、at the weekend?A.The city center.B.The forest park.C.The mans home.9.How did the man spend his weekend?A.Packing for a move.B.Going out with Jenny.C.Looking for a new house.10.What will the woman do for the man?A.Take Henry to hospital.B.Stay with his kid.C.Look after his pet.听第8 段材料，回答第11至 13题。11.W
5、hat is Mr.Stone doing now?A Eating lunch.B.Having a meeting.C.Writing a diary.12.Why does the man want to see Mr.Stone?A.To discuss a program.B.To make a travel plan.C.To ask for sick leave.13.When will the man meet Mr.Stone this afternoon?A At 3:00.B.At 3:30.C.At 3:45.听第9 段材料，回答第14至 16题。14.What are
6、 the speakers talking about?A.A company.B.An interview.C.A job offer.15.Who is Monica Stansfield?A.A junior specialist.B.A department manager.C.A sales assistant.16.When will the man hear from the woman?A.On Tuesday.B.On Wednesday.C.On Thursday.听 第 10段材料，回答第17至 20题。17.What did John enjoy doing in hi
7、s childhood?A.Touring France.B.Playing outdoors.C.Painting pictures.18.What did John do after he moved to the US?A.He did business.B.He studied biology.C.He worked on a farm.19.Why did John go hunting?A.For food.B.For pleasure.C.For money.20.What is the subject of Johns works?A.American birds.B.Natu
8、ral scenery.C.Family life.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。AStudent Accommodation to Let in LondonOne-bedroom flatRiverside Gardens,W6 1,250 pcmThis one-bedroom top floor flat is located at Riverside Gardens in Hammersmith.It isperfectly located for
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12、atures:In-house gymRooms for the 2019/2020 academic year start from just 229 pp/pw.（pcm:per calendarmonth;pp/pw:per person per week）21.What will Tom who works part-time in a restaurant by Ravens Court Park probablychoose?A The flat next to West Brompton station.B.An apartment at Nido West Hampstead.
13、C.The flat at Riverside Gardens.D.The flat at New Orient House Chelsea.22.Who are most likely to choose the flat at New Orient House Chelsea?A.Nature lovers.B.Party lovers.C.Shopping fans.D.Gym fans.23.How much will Jane spend at least each month,if she is going to live at Nido WestHampstead from Se
14、pt 1 st,2019?A.1,250.B.1,148.C.916.D.229.BThe grey squirrels（松鼠）and Mary Krupa became friends during Mary Krupas first week atPenn State University.After seeing them running around,she wondered what they would look likewith tiny hats on their heads.Today,everyone at the university knows her as the S
15、quirrel Girl”.Mary started bringing them food,and gradually they began to trust her.She managed to put ahat on a squirrel and take a picture.Thinking that her friends could use something to lift theirspirits,she started posting those photos on Facebook.The response was greatly positive,andbefore lon
16、g Mary and her squirrels became very famous on the Internet.Growing up in a neighborhood outside State College,Mary was always fond of birds andanimals around her home,but she didnt communicate with people very much.She was laterdiagnosed with Asperger*s syndrome（埃斯伯格综合征），but the squirrels changed t
17、hat.44Beingtogether with the squirrels is actually a good way to break the ice,because Ill be sitting here,touching a squirrel and other people will come over and well just start like feeding the squirrelstogether and chatting about them.,she said.I am a lot more outgoing.Perhaps youre wondering how
18、 Mary is able to get the squirrels to do what she wants for herphotos.Actually,it has a lot to do with food.For example,whenever she wants them to hold orplay with something,she puts peanut butter on a plate,and theyll grab it.But getting to that parttook a while.In the beginning,she would throw pea
19、nuts up the trees on campus and invite thesquirrels to come down and get them,but they didnt want to approach her She had the patience toearn their trust.This year,Mary graduated with a degree in wildlife science.She wants to be a science writerand educate people about how to protect the environment
20、.As for her furry friends,Mary plans tostay in the area and visit them as often as she can.24.How did Mary manage to make the squirrels trust her?A.By playing music for them.B.By providing them with food.C.By playing together with them.D.By building a small house for them.25.How has the experience c
21、hanged Mary?A She is friendlier to others.B.She is more interested in animals.C.She is more outgoing than before.D.She is more willing to share her secrets.26.What can we infer about Mary?A.She is studying medicine in the university.B.She is making a study on the life habits of squirrels.C.She is ve
22、ry patient when getting close to the squirrek.D.She likes animals because she can take photos of them.27.What is the best title for the text?A.The Squirrel Girl of Penn State UniversityB.How Mary Made Friends with Wild AnimalsC.How Mary Helped Squirrels in Her NeighborhoodD.Marys Studying Experience
23、 in Penn State UniversityCA few minutes of looking into a deep red light could have a dramatic effect on preventingeyesight decline as we age,according to a new study published this week in the Journals ofGerontology.“Ybu dont need to use it for very long to start getting a strong result.said lead a
24、uthor GlenJeffery a professor of neuroscience at University College Londons Institute of Ophthalmology.The study was small,an experimental study to test the concept Researchers recruited 12 men and12 women,whose ages ranged from 28 to 72.Each participant was given a small handheldflashlight that emi
25、tted a red light with a wavelength of 670 nanometers.They spent three minuteseach day looking into the light over a period of two weeks.The lights work on both cones（视锥细胞）and rods（视杆细胞）in the eye.Cones are photoreceptor cells that detect color and work best in well-lit situations.Rods,which are much
26、 moreplentiful,are retina cells that specialize in helping us see in dim light,according to the Americanof Ophthalmology.Researchers measured the cone function in subjects eyes by having themidentify colored letters with low contrast.And they measured their eyes rod sensitivity by askingthem to dete
27、ct light signals in the dark.There was a 14%improvement in the ability to see colors,or cone color contrast sensitivity,for the entire two dozen participants.Improvement,however,was most significant in studyparticipants over age 40.For those ages,cone color contrast sensitivity rose by 20%over theco
28、urse of the study.That age group also saw significant increases in rod threshold,that is the ability to see in lowlight.Study participants under 40 also experienced some improvement,but didnt see the samejump as older subjects.Younger eyes havent declined as much as older eyes.“The retina ages faste
29、r than any other organ in your body.Jeffery said.From anevolutionary viewpoint,they fundamentally have never lived past 40.Now,of course,weregularly live well beyond that age,and need ways to care for the organs that have been the mostlikely to wear out earliest in life.But more studies are needed t
30、o prove it helps.”28.What do we know about the study?A.24 old people took part in the test.B.Each participant has good eyesight.C.All the participants were tested for their eyes cone and rod sensitivity.D.The participants were asked to detect light signal in well-lit situation.29.What does the study
31、 led by Glen Jeffery find?A.Cone sensitivity rose by 20%for those under 40.B.Younger participants havent get any improvement.C.Older eyes havent declined as much as younger eyes.D.The participants over 40 have increases in the ability to see in the dark.30.What does Jeffery mean in the last paragrap
32、h?A.Its easy to protect our organs.B.He will carry out further research.C.Our organs never last past 40 years.D.The research has benefits many people.31.What is the text mainly about?A.Using a flashlight can improve peoples eyesight.B.Looking into a red light can lead to good eyesight.C.Declining ey
33、esight can be improved by looking at a red light.D.Light can raise eyes cone and rod sensitivity.DI have always found the Chinese to be a very polite people.In particular,Chinese frequentlycompliment（称赞）foreign friends on their language skills,knowledge of Chinese culture,professional accomplishment
34、s,and personal health.Curiously,however,Chinese are as loath toaccept a compliment as they are eager to give one.As many of my Chinese friends have explained,this is a sign of the Chinese virtue of modesty.I have noticed a difference,though,in the degree to which modesty is emphasized in theUnited S
35、tates and China.In the US,we tend to place more emphasis on“seeking the truth fromfact”,thus,Americans tend to accept a compliment with gratitude.Chinese on the other hand,tend to reject the compliment,even when they know they deservethe credit or recognition which has been awarded them.I can imagin
36、e a Chinese basketball fanmeeting Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls.He might say,Mr.Jordan,I am so happy to meetyou.I just want to tell you,you are the best basketball player in the world;youre the greatest!?,towhich Jordan would probably respond,Thank you voy much.I really appreciate it!I just to
37、 tryto do my best every time I step on the court.If an American met Deng Taping,Chinas premierpingpong player,he might say much the same thing:Ms.Deng,youre the best!”but as aChinese,Deng would probably say,“No,I really dont play all that well.Ybure too much kind.Plainly,Americans and Chinese have d
38、ifferent ways of responding to praise.Ironically,manyAmericans might consider Ms.Dengs response the less modest,because it is less truthfulandtherefore less sincere.Americans generally place sincerity above manners;genuine gratitude forthe praise serves as a substitute for protestations of modesty.A
39、fter all,in the words of one of myclosest Chinese friends,modesty taken to the extreme is pride.32.What does the underlined word bath”in paragraph 1 refer to?A.Polite.B.Uncertain.C.Curious.D.Unwilling.33.Why does the author mention Michael Jordan and Deng Yaping?A.To note they do as much as they can
40、 each time they play against others.B.To remind readers they are the best players in basketball and table tennis.C.To explain they deserve the credit or recognition for their great contributions.D.To show they as Chinese and Americans are different in accepting praise.34.Why do Americans consider Ms
41、.Dengs response the less modest?A.They think sincerity matters the most.B.They think her reply is against the fact.C.They think she is too modest to believe.D.They think manners is more important.35.In what column can you find this passage in a newspaper?A.Education.B.Sports.C.Culture.D.People.第 二 节
42、（共 5 小题；：每小题2 5 分，满 分 12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Feeling Phone-overwhelmed?Many people are feeling“phone-overwhelmed”,longing for a“simpler time”whensmart-phones didnt exist.Actually you dont necessarily need to flush your brand-new iPhonedown the toilet or vow to never,ever twe
43、et again.Things dont have to be that black or white.36 Here are a few simple steps.Make a plan.To earn a college degree,you select specific classes happening at specific timesand you attend them.This keeps you on track,moving steadily towards youi-goal.37Choose specific times to check texts,social m
44、edia updates,and so on,and then do your best tostick to the plan.Create phone-routines that help you to create the kind of day（and life）that youwant.Enjoy the sound of silence to the fullest.If your phone is continually bleeping and pingingevery time“something happens,its going to be tough for you t
45、o stay focused-you,ll betempted to check in and see whats up!It may seem obvious to turn off those noisy notifications（通知）.38.You can ako create a“call fllter so that certain peoples calls comethrough even if your phone is on“silent”.That way you can rest easily,knowing you wont misssomething truly
46、urgent.39.For many couples and families,dinnertime is the only time of the day wheneveryone is gathered together in one place.Make dinner a special,sacred time without techiedistractions（分心）.No phones at the table.If people get restless or bored,strike up an interestingconversation by playing a ques
47、tion game.Ask yourself,44What am I desiring right now?”When you feel the urge to check your phone,and you dont really need to,pause for moment.40 Do you seek out company,entertainment or inspiration?Whatever you want,see if you can find a non-phone-related way tosatisfy yourself.Go for a jog,listen
48、to music or pop by a friend house to say“hi”.Feeding yourspirit in the“real world,you may discover that the phone world“just isnt that appealing anymore.A.Take some phone-free time.B.Make dinnertime a phone-free zone.C.Check in with yourself and see what you want.D.See how it feels to move freely wi
49、thout your phone.E.Ybu can apply that same logic to your smart-phone usage.F.Ybu can take specific steps to create healthier,more balanced relations oftechnology.G.Better yet,turn the volume down to zero or power down your phone completely.第三部分语言运用第 一 节（共1 5小题；每 小 题1分，满 分1 5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、
50、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。A few years ago,Iwas at the clinic with my father,who was sitting in the waiting room for aroutine test.An elderly woman arrived and _ 41_ herself directly across from my dad.Time_ 42_ terribly as we waited.The woman began singing My Heart Will Go On-the Titanicth