江西省赣州市会昌县20192020学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题

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1、江西省赣州市会昌县会昌中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共5小题；每小题l.5分，满分7.5分) 1. How old is the mans own car?. A. One month old.B. One year old.C. Five years old.2. Who did the woman buy the shirt for? A. Herself.B. Her daughter. C. Her son. 3. What did the speakers think of the movie? A. Meanin

2、gful.B. Confusing.C. Boring.4. What does the man like most about the park?A. Its clean thereB. Its relaxing there.C. Its beautiful there.5. What will the woman do tonight? A. Paint the living room.B. Visit her friend Jason.C. Have dinner at her parents.第二节 (共15小题；每小题l.5分，满分22.5分) 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. W

3、hat is the speakers relationship?A. Friends.B. Neighbors.C. Renter and owner.7. Why does the woman complain about her neighbor?A. He is always rude to her. B. He always wakes her up in the morning.C. He always fixes things late at night.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. How did Harriet know the time?A. From her iP

4、hone.B. From her watch.C. From the sun.9. What does Don think about Harriets explanation?A. Its wrong. B. Its funny. C. Its too scientific.10. Where might the conversation be taking place? A. In a field.B. In a classroom.C. At a computer lab.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the woman say about playin

5、g basketball?A. She finds it pretty easy.B. She is good at it.C. She knows the general rules.12. Where did the woman buy the basketball?A. In a store.B. On the street.C. At school.13. What will the speakers do first?A. Buy some special shoes.B. Go home to change.C. Find a basketball court.听第9段材料，回答第

6、14至17题。14. Where did the woman first meet the man?A. In high school.B. In a chemistry competition.C. In college.15. What did the man do after high school?A. He went straight to university.B. He traveled around the world.C. He worked at a small school.16. What is the school in Connecticut known for?

7、A. Its famous teachers.B. Its foreign language department.C. Its low cost.17. What does the woman mean in the end?A. It is enjoyable to study Chinese.B. It is her lifetime goal to speak Chinese well.C. It takes a long time to master a foreign language.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What is the purpose of the

8、 staff meeting?A. To find ways to help Mrs. Smith.B. To announce Mrs. Smiths current situation. C. To figure out whats wrong with Mrs. Smith.19. Where did Mrs. Smith feel the pain?A. In her arm.B. In her lung. C. In her shoulder.20. How long has Mrs. Smith worked at the company? A. Less than two wee

9、ks.B. About three months.C. Over five years.第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AHave trouble starting things? Dont worry; youre not alone. The following three geniuses procrastinated (拖延) just like you.Composer Wolfgang Amadeus MozartMozart is said to have written the music for Don Giovanni

10、 in a single night the night before the operas debut (首映). The 31-year-old genius could seemingly compose music in his mind and at times he didnt put pen to paper until hed completed the entire piece in his head first. At Don Giovannis debut, the ink on the sheet music was still wet from its last-mi

11、nute copying, and there was no time for rehearsal (彩排).“Some notes fell under the stands,” Mozart said later, “but it went well.”Architect Frank Lloyd WrightWright created his most famous structure at the age of 68 in about two hours. In 1934, Pittsburgh department store manager Edgar Kaufmann Sr hi

12、red Wright to design a house. Wright visited the site and assured Kaufmann he had big plans. In truth, he hadnt drawn a thing. Weeks became months, and on a Sunday morning, September 22, 1935, Kaufmann suddenly decided to visit Wrights studio and check his progress. He would arrive before lunch, Kau

13、fmann explained over the phone, and he was very excited to see the designs. With Kaufmann hours from his door, Wright finished breakfast, then drew up the plans for what became Fallingwater an icon of modern design and a US National Historic Landmark. Novelist Victor HugoHugo began working on The Hu

14、nchback of Notre Dame in September 1830, against the deadline of February 1831. He bought an entire bottle of ink in preparation but sincerely did not feel like writing. So he got naked. Locking away his clothes to avoid the temptation of going outside, Hugo was left with nothing to wear but a large

15、 grey shawl (披肩). According to his wife, this shawl served as his uniform for many months. It worked. Using up all his ink, Hugo finished the book weeks before the deadline. He even considered titling it What Came Out of a Bottle of Ink. 21. When did Mozart write the music for Don Giovanni?A. The ni

16、ght before the operas debut.B. During the rehearsal of the opera.C. The last minute before the operas debut.D. After the debut of the opera. 22. What do we know about Fallingwater?A. The design came to Wrights mind when he visited the site.B. Edgar Kaufmann was not satisfied with its design at first

17、.C. Frank Lloyd Wright finished it during breakfast.D. It turned out to be a great success.23. Why did Hugo get naked when he wrote The Hunchback of Notre Dame?A. He had more inspiration when he was naked.B. He had to stay inside to write when he was naked.C. He was so poor that he had nothing to we

18、ar.D. It was so hot that he couldnt focus on writing with clothes on.BI believe in the power of science fiction, not just for its capacity to transform dreams into reality, but also for its power to bond together those who share a common vision of the future. For me, thats true for my relationship w

19、ith my dad. Some fathers and sons bond over sports, fishing or hunting, but my dad and I bond over Star Trek. We tried a trip to Disney World, but one of my earliest memories wasnt Mickey, but a Kling on battle cruiser(巡洋舰)on the screen.Over the years, nearly every setting and situation has become f

20、ar away for my dad and me. When its warm at night, were not driving along some dark streets in Indiana, but going at a slow speed with stars dimly shining. Both of us are thinking of them, without needing to say a word. All these visions of other universes have together created a private universe fo

21、r my dad and me.Gene Rodenberry, creator of Star Trek, once said, “Science fiction is a way of thinking, a way of logic that bypasses( 绕 过 )a lot of nonsense. It allows people to look directly at important subjects.” A lifetime of science fiction has influenced more than just my relationship with my

22、 dad, but has also helped me shape my own hopes for the future. Im now a science writer.Yes, science fiction has made me into a “nerd” (书呆子), and it also has been a source of joy for my family, making me an optimist while enabling me to think critically about the danger of technology. Thank those au

23、thors who have shared their visions; the world and my family are better for it. Thank my dad, who is both the best storyteller and the best man I have ever known because he helped me realize the truth of Tennysons words, “Since I dipped into the future, I saw the vision of the world, and all the won

24、ders that would be.”24. What is the special bond between the author and his father?A. Their similar dreams.B. Their love for each other.C. Their common interest. D. Their hatred for science.25. What does the author mainly show in paragraph2?A. His deep impression on his dad. B. His feeling of stayin

25、g with his dad.C. His earliest memory of his dad. D. His good relationship with his dad.26. How does science fiction help the author at present?A. It leads him to pursue a desirable career. B. It brings him the courage to live better.C. It helps him solve the danger of technology.D. It makes him bec

26、ome a source of his familys joy.27. What may be the best title for the text?A. The Wonders of ScienceB. The Power of Science FictionC. The Versions of Science FictionD. The Time together with My FatherCI grew up in California but have spent about four years living in various parts of the UK. The fir

27、st thing I noticed was that my West-Midlands host family did not sound like the queen. Ive learnt that accents change almost every five miles. As far as America goes. I can tell the West Coast from the East or the South, but I cant tell you a state, much less a county (郡).The next thing I couldnt im

28、agine was the quiet, stare-ahead norm of public transportation- if you talk to somebody on the Tube, youre probably a serial killer or a lost tourist.Ive had to deal with the Tube from Heathrow to Victoria with heavy bags more times and Victoria Station is not exactly tourist friendly. Each time Ive

29、 had someone walk up and ask to help with my bags. Not once have they been English. In America, at least from what Ive experienced, people will start a chat if they see youre travelling by yourself, and I always immediately have someone taller offer to put my things in an overhead bin (行李箱).Opening

30、hours-especially Sunday trading laws have also taken so much to get used to. In America, 24/7 fast food, grocery stores, petrol stations, etc. are the norm. In my first year in the UK, I forgot it was Easter Sunday, and went into town at 2：00 pm. Imagine my surprise when 1 found the city center was

31、deserted, and there wasnt a single car at Tesco. Approaching the building, I saw a large sign announcing opening times. I had to make do with plain bread until 9：00 am Monday, when Id be able to pay for groceries again.Speaking of groceries, it took so many people telling me I was crazy to convince

32、me to eat eggs here- theyre not refrigerated, and theyll often have bits of feather or chicken waste on the outside. 1 am now aware that theyre safe, but coming from a childhood of perfectly clean, white, large AAA eggs, I was convinced Id die a terrible salmonella (沙门氏菌) death.28. Whats the authors

33、 impression of the transportation of the UK?A. Its very dangerous to use public transportations.B. Its easy for a tourist 10 get lost on public transportations.C. British people willingly offer help on public transportations.D. British people dont talk to each other on public transportations.29. Wha

34、t happened on Easter Sunday in the authors first year in the UK?A. He left the city center.B. He failed to buy any food.C. A supermarket closed down.D. A restaurant opened in a tall building.30. What is a good suggestion to a foreigner in the UK?A. Try to speak like the queen.B. Avoid eating unhealt

35、hy eggs.C. Store some plain bread in the fridge.D. Pay attention to the opening hours of the shops.31. Whats the best title for the text?A. How to Get Used to Life in the UKB. What do I Find Strange about the UKC. How Difficult It Is to Travel in the UKD. What Can a Foreigner Expect in the UKDIts pe

36、ak cold and flu season, which means taking a lot of preventative measures. Frequent hand-washing is a must, as is avoiding co-workers or friends who are sick. But we humans are not the only animals that change behavior to prevent diseases. So do ants.“So there are the foragers (觅食者) and the nurses t

37、heyre two different groups.” Nathalie Stroeymeyt of the University of Lausanne and his colleagues observed ants to see their reaction to the presence of a pathogen (病原体). “With the nurses staying inside taking care of the young, the foragers are the workers outside of the nest to collect food and de

38、fend the territory.”Forager ants are at greater risk of getting exposed to diseases because they leave the safety of the nest. So the researchers sprayed a common fungus (真菌) on a small group of forager ants and then followed their movements to see the way other ants reacted. After the infection, th

39、e nurse and forager ants stayed within their cliques (小团体) and interacted less outside of their work group. The researchers also saw that forager ants spent more time outside of the nest.The researchers also measured the amount of fungus on each ant and saw that it was almost completely contained to

40、 the forager group. Some nurse ants and even the Queen did have some fungus on them but the amount was small enough that they could easily clean it off their bodies. Not only does the cliquish behavior stop the spread of the fungus, “but it allows you to develop immunization (免疫). Something thats qu

41、ite interesting in these ants is that when they receive a very small amount of the fungus, they dont have an increase in death risk because its low enough that they can heal. It sort of boosts their immune defenses and protects them against later exposure to the same pathogen.”It seems that in their

42、 ability to avoid infecting other members of the community, ants may be more advanced than we are.32. What is the text mainly about?A. How ants distribute work.B. How ants adapt to climate change.C. How ants communicate with each other.D. How ants prevent diseases.33. What do we know about forager a

43、nts?A. They are responsible for taking care of the young.B. They are more likely to catch diseases, compared to nurse ants.C. They live isolated from nurse ants. D. They can produce fungus when they are ill.34. When forager ants are infected with fungus, _.A. the nurse ants will take care of them B.

44、 they will stop working and get a good restC. they will spend more time outside to avoid infecting other antsD. they will suffer a lot and die soon35. Ants such cliquish behavior _.A. can be found in most insects in nature B. is good for improving their immune defensesC. is only effective for stoppi

45、ng the spread of certain fungiD. can be learnt by people to develop our immunization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。Cubicle etiquette (隔间礼仪) is a set of unwritten rules that exist in the workplace and help govern how people behave when they work in close quarters. Etiqu

46、ette guidelines should be observed by both workers in the cubicle and people in adjoining (相邻的) work spaces. 36 One of the main factors in workplace etiquette is privacy.Although employees are usually part of a larger workplace, they sometimes regard their cubicles as their own offices. For all purp

47、oses, the cubicle should be viewed as a private work space. When entering, coworkers should not just rush in and begin talking. 37 Visitors should stand at the entrance to the cubicle and make their presence known first. 38 While talking on the phone, employees should keep conversation volume to a n

48、ormal level. Few people like to hear constant chatter or high-pitched laughter. Employees should remember this before using a speakerphone.One rule of etiquette that most annoys people is smells. Eating strong-smelling food in a cubicle can be very unpleasant. People wouldnt like to visit a cubicle

49、that is filled with a certain strong smell. 39 .Keeping a cubicle clean and tidy is important. 40 Space in a cubicle is usually limited, and covering every open space with personal items may not gain any merit points from an employer who visits.A. Privacy should take noise levels into account.B. If

50、smoking is allowed, then the same rule should be applied.C. Many employees get very upset if these guidelines are not respected.D. It is a good idea for employees to get out of the cubicles now and then.E. You dont have to be good friends with the person in the next cubicle.F. This is because the em

51、ployee may be concentrating on something important.G. A disorganized cubicle can reflect poorly on the employees level of professionalism.第三部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，共30分)One night after dinner my dad told my brother and me that we needed to have a family talk. As I sat on the foot of

52、 my parents bed watching my mom 41 to tell us what was going on, I heard the two words that would change my whole 42 : multiple sclerosis (MS) (多发性硬化). I was only 14 then. 43 , all I could do was burst into tears.The house was a mix of 44 and quietness in the weeks that followed. I had never felt so

53、 alone and helpless. I was sure if I hadnt gotten 45 I would have gone crazy. After a few months I went to my first MS support group. I was excited to 46 these meetings and ask the doctors there all the questions that the articles hadnt 47 .When the speaker named Rita that night stood and introduced

54、 herself, I was 48 to hear she was a nurse who is 49 for multiple sclerosis. I had 50 heard of a nurse having such a specific field.As she 51 , I discovered how much Rita understood about how this disease was 52 my family. Over time I 53 Ritas job really mattered. Thats when I discovered I 54 to be

55、a nurse. The work my moms doctors and nurses have done with her has vastly 55 her life. They teach her to be 56 and supply her with many types of 57 .I think the best people to help others get through 58 are those who have gone through them firsthand and I feel that my 59 will help me become an 60 n

56、urse who can help other families get through hardships of having a loved one with an illness.41. A. decideB. expectC. refuseD. struggle42. A. worldB. careerC. planD. body43. A. GraduallyB. NaturallyC. LuckilyD. Finally44. A. angerB. guiltC. sadnessD. regret45. A. moneyB. helpC. newsD. time46. A. hos

57、tB. attendC. prepareD. continue47. A. answeredB. criticizedC. ignoredD. checked48. A. relaxedB. puzzledC. surprisedD. frightened49. A. blamedB. trainedC. curedD. arranged50. A. oftenB. seldomC. everD. never51. A. spokeB. leftC. watchedD. taught52. A. leadingB. followingC. affectingD. punishing53. A.

58、 provedB. predictedC. wishedD. realized54. A. wantedB. agreedC. happenedD. chose55. A. shapedB. controlledC. improvedD. created56. A. selflessB. activeC. sensitiveD. optimistic57. A. praiseB. awardsC. supportD. donations58. A. difficultiesB. worriesC. doubtsD. failures59. A. dreamB. experienceC. amb

59、itionD. effort60. A. excitingB. outgoingC. interestingD. amazing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。One runner didnt let the French governments order to remain indoors prevent him 61 (train) for a marathon during the coronavirus pandemic.Last week, Elisha, a 32-year-old rest

60、aurant worker, ran the 62 (long) of a marathon on his 23-foot long balcony. And he did 63 in six hours and 48 minutes, a personal record nearly double that of his previous finish time.Although he has run 26 marathons, he said his balcony marathon was the most challenging. “My only pleasure is runnin

61、g, and I dont care 64 long it takes,” he said. Due to 65 (limit) space of the balcony, he was unable to gain speed as he had to 66 (constant) turn back and forth. He said he ran about 3, 000 laps. Luckily, he said his girlfriend was there to support him. Though his balcony is nothing like the street

62、s of Barcelona, where he was supposed 67 (run) the marathon on March 15 before it got canceled, he said the experience was worthwhile. Some people reached out to say they 68 (inspire)by him.France banned all 69 (gathering) across the country last week. French Prime Minister douard Philippe announced

63、 70 March 14 that the country would be closing all places that are not essential to French living, which includes restaurants, cafes and clubs.第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分35分)第一节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分)One day, I take a taxi to the airport. On the way to the airport, I struck up conversation with my cab driver. I learnt that he was a refugee from Iraq, and I tried to be especial kind. He had been separated with his wife and son for five years, but unluckily they would reun