2020-2021学年江苏省无锡市江阴二中、要塞中学等四校联考高二（上）期中英语试卷
发布：2025/7/19 19:0:22
第一部分： 听力（共两节，满分7.5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秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
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1．（1）Which table does the man finally get？
A.A table in the no-smoking area.
B.A table by the window.
C.A table far from the band.
（2）What do we know about the man？
A.He needs a less noisy place.
B.He is a singer.
C.He smokes组卷：0引用：1难度：0.0 -
2． What's the man's attitude towards the old man？
A.Sympathy.
B.Pride.
C.Curiosity组卷：0引用：1难度：0.5 -
3．Who cleaned the house？
A.The woman.
B.The woman's mother.
C.A house cleaner.组卷：0引用：1难度：0.5 -
4．How did the man learn his basketball skills？
A.From his school team.
B.From his work team.
C.From his brother.组卷：0引用：1难度：0.0 -
5．How long did the woman have science in high school？
A． One year．
B． Two years．
C． At least three years．组卷：1引用：1难度：0.0
第二节（共5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5秒钟阅读各个小题；听完后，每个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
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6．（1）What happened to the man？
A.He locked himself out.
B.He was knocked down by a car.
C.He found his house broken into.
（2）What is the woman probably？
A.A driver.
B.A doctor.
C.A policewoman.
（3）What is the woman most probably going to do？
A.Look round the house.
B.Talk to the man's wife.
C.Lock all the windows.组卷：0引用：1难度：0.5 -
7．（1）What was the man's problem？
A.His shelves broke.
B.His tool did not work.
C.His courses were too heavy for him.
（2）What did the man do for the woman？
A.He bought new novels for her.
B.He painted the wall in her room.
C.He built the shelves in her room.
（3）What is the probable relationship between the speakers？
A.Salesman and customer.
B.Father and daughter.
C.Teacher and student.组卷：0引用：1难度：0.5 -
8．听材料，回答问题。
（1）What is available in the house at present？
A.Raising a dog.
B.Using free Wi-Fi.
C.Cooking a meal.
（2）When will the man visit the woman's house？
A.On Tuesday.
B.On Wednesday.
C.On Thursday.组卷：0引用：1难度：0.0 -
9．How will the speakers go to the movies？
A． By taxi．
B． By subway．
C． By bus．组卷：0引用：1难度：0.0 -
10．听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。
（1）Why did the man take all the glass back home？
A.There was no space in the bottle bank.
B.The glass was broken.
C.The bottle bank was closed.
（2）What does the woman suggest the man do？
A.Leave the glass on the ground.
B.Make a complaint to a newspaper.
C.Empty the bottle bank more often.组卷：0引用：1难度：0.5
第二部分：阅读理解 （共两节 满分 40分）第一节 阅读理解 （共4小题，每题2分，满分30分）
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11．There are various kinds of apartments for university students to choose from．And here are some recommendations．
Brandon Oaks
Located on the Milledge Road Extension，Brandon Oaks is composed of two-bedroom，two-bath apartments with decks or patios．Each apartment also features an energy-efficient heat pump，air conditioning，an electric range，a full-size refrigerator，a dishwasher，washer and dryer and carpeting throughout．
Floors：Varies Elevators：No Capacity：180 Gender：Coed
Brown Hall
Brown Hall features spacious single and suite-style rooms on the Health Sciences Campus．Students choosing to live in Brown Hall can take advantage of living in Athens' trendy Normaltown neighborhood while still enjoying an on-campus，community lifestyle free from the trouble of monthly bills．Rooms feature 17-position adjustable beds．Brown Hall is open for mid-year breaks，as well as winter break and spring break．
Floors：4 Elevators：Yes Capacity：130 Gender：Coed
Boggs Hall
Constructed in 1961，Boggs Hall houses first-year residents only．The rooms in Boggs Hall are traditional doubles，home to two students per room．Each room is equipped with a sink and community bathrooms are located on every floor．Rooms feature 17-position adjustable beds．
Floors：3 Elevators：No Capacity：160 Gender：Coed
Soule Hall
Soule Hall is the oldest residence hall at the university and is the only hall reserved for non-freshman women．Soule Hall's residents live in double or single rooms with private or shared bathrooms．Rooms feature 17-position adjustable beds．
Floors：3 Elevators：No Capacity：90 Gender：Female
（1）Which place is suitable for students to stay during their vacations？
A．Brandon Oaks．
B．Brown Hall．
C．Boggs Hall．
D．Soule Hall．
（2）What do Boggs Hall and Soule Hall have in common？
A．They are both equipped with sinks．
B．They were constructed at the same year．
C．They can house both men and women．
D．They share the same number of floors．
（3）From which is the text probably taken？
A．A university textbook．
B．A travel brochure．
C．An accommodation guide．
D．A hotel advertisement．组卷：8引用：1难度：0.5 -
12．Jeff Bezos，the world's wealthiest person，was just five when American astronauts stepped on the surface of the moon on July 20，1969.However，he's never forgotten the black-and-white footage from the historic moment.Since then，the moon has always been the center of his space dreams which are channeled through his spaceflight company，Blue Origin.
On May 9，2019，at a meeting held in Washington，DC，Bezos came one step closer to achieving his dream of sending people there，when he presented a model of a lander，Blue Moon，designed to carry both humans and goods to the satellite.
Though details of how Blue Moon will be sent to space remain unclear，Bezos is confident it'll be ready for its mission （使命） by 2024.He considers it unavoidable to settle in space given our ever-increasing population and fewer resources.Unlike those seeking a home on another planet，Bezos thinks humans will be living in orbital space settlements，which are similar to the International Space Station，except much bigger，each housing millions of people.Space taxis would make it easy for humans to travel between settlements.
But first we need to develop a cheaper way to travel between space and Earth.Bezos may have solved the problem partly by removing the biggest cost of spaceflights-single use rockets-with Blue Origin's reusable New Shepard rocket，which has made several trips to space and back since 2015.
To encourage future space dreamers，the company's recently built a free online club that will keep members informed of its progress and challenge them to find solutions to help humans and save earth.It invites students of all ages to draw or write how they imagine humans living and working in space on a self-addressed，stamped postcard and send it to the "Club for the Future" by July 20，2019.The first 10，000 postcards will be sent to space aboard the New Shepard rocket later this year.When it returns to Earth，the postcards，stamped "flown to space，" will be returned to their owners.
（1）What does Paragraph 1 mainly talk about？
A．An impressive historic moment.
B．The beginning of Bezos' space dream.
C．The exciting news of sending man to space.
D．Bezos' secret of becoming the wealthiest person.
（2）What will be orbital space settlements like in Bezos' eyes？
A．Overpopulated.
B．Solar-powered.
C．Energy-hungry.
D．Conveniently accessible.
（3）What's the purpose of the free online club？
A．To help humans and save earth.
B．To challenge students of all ages.
C．To build a new way of sending postcards.
D．To encourage future space dreamers.组卷：9引用：3难度：0.5 -
13． Twins may be more common today than at anytime in history.Researchers analyzed records from 165 countries and found a significant rise in twin birth rates since the 1980s，with one in 42 people now born a twin.According to the survey，the global twin birth rate has risen by one-third，on average，over the past 40 years.
"The trends are really quite striking，" said Christiaan Monden，a professor at Oxford University."Over the past 40 years we've seen a strong increase in twinning rates in rich and developed countries.Globally，twinning rates have risen from nine to twelve per 1，000 births since the 1980s，but the picture varies from country to country.The greatest rises are seen in North America （71%），Europe （60%） and Asia （32%）.In the UK，twinning rates rose about 62%.In the Oxford study，a decrease of more than 10% was found in only seven countrics over the dates surveyed."The absolute number of twin deliveries （分娩） has increased everywhere except South America，"Monden said."In North America and Africa，the numbers have increased by more than 80%，and in Africa this increase is caused almost entirely by population growth."
Raj Mathur，a doctor at St.Mary's Hospital in Manchester，said， "It doesn't surprise us that twinning rates have increased because the availability of assisted reproduction （生殖） has increased and also because women are slightly older when they have their first children，and both those things will increase the twinning rate.
"The majority of twin babies are completely fine，but there is no doubt that a twin pregnancy（怀孕） carries greater risks for the mother and the baby.So when we can avoid it，we should avoid it.The principle we follow is simply summed up by the phrase 'one at a time'，"Mathur said.
（1）What do we know about the survey？
A．It saw a world population growth.
B．It lasted nearly fifty years.
C．It was the first research about twins.
D．It was based on plenty of data.
（2）Where can we hardly find the twinning rates rise？
A．South America.
B．Asia.
C．Europe.
D．Africa.
（3）What can we infer from Mathur's words？
A．It's dangerous to be with child.
B．It's wise to bring up a single baby.
C．It's best to have one baby at a birth.
D．It's unavoidable to give birth to a twin.
（4）What can be a suitable title for the passage？
A．The Principle of Delivering Babies
B．More Twin Babies Than Ever Before
C．No Doubt About the Present Twinning Rates
D．A Great Breakthrough in Human Reproduction组卷：3引用：4难度：0.5 -
14．Simon Groot，a seed expert of the Netherlands，is credited with introducing high-quality，disease-resistant vegetable seeds to more than 60 countries including the Philippines，Thailand and Indonesia.He was awarded the World Food Prize on Monday.
Developing seeds has been the Groot family business for a long time.He is the sixth generation of，what is called，a seedsman.He began his search for better vegetable seeds to help farmers in Southeast Asia in 1981.When he was 47，his family's company had just been taken over by a larger corporation.
Sixteen years earlier，he had made his first trip to Indonesia.There，Groot learned that vegetable seeds which were developed for the moderate climate of Europe，did poorly when planted in the hot tropics（热带地区）.He thought there was a great possibility of introducing hybrid（杂交的）vegetables to the area.The area lacked vegetable seed developers who were trying to create hybrids for the local climate.
"It was neither charity nor business.It was a passion for providing farmers all over the world with good seeds，" said Groot.Now 85，he said developing seeds has always concerned him， "I noticed the seed quality in that part of world was so much below our standards and below achievable standards." He added that he "could not stand" that the farmers there did not have better seeds.
At the time，farmers in Southeast Asia usually saved seeds from season to season.That was because the seeds available for sale were often old.Those seeds were usually from Europe or North America and did not grow well in their tropical climate.This meant that the farmers ended up with smaller crops，and lower quality that changed greatly from season to season.The plants also could easily become infected with diseases.
Groot received the ＄250，000 World Food Prize during an award ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.
（1）What do we learn about Groot from Paragraph 2？
A．He learned vegetable feeds did poorly in Europe.
B．He carried on a business of several generations.
C．He has introduced seeds to countries worldwide.
D．He turned his family's company into a larger one.
（2）What drove Groot to develop new vegetable seeds？
A．Doing charity.
B．Making money.
C．Support from farmers.
D．Sense of responsibility.
（3）What was the challenge for farmers in Southeast Asia？
A．Having no access to high-quality seeds.
B．Having no financial support for better seeds.
C．Lacking advanced technology for growing crops.
D．Failing to export their produce to western countries.
（4）What is the best title for the text？
A．Business Has Been Passed from Generation to Generation
B．Vegetable Seeds for Hot Areas Have Been Created
C．Family Business Serves Farmers in Southeast Asia
D．World Food Prize Goes to Dutch Seed Developer组卷：1引用：1难度：0.5
第二节 七选五 （共1小题，每题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
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15．Actions speak louder than words．A smile says， "I like you．You make me happy．" That's why dogs make such a hit．They are so glad to see us that they almost jump out of their skins．（1）
A baby's smile has the same effect．Have you ever been in a doctor's waiting room and looked around at all the sad faces waiting impatiently to be seen？There were six or seven patients waiting when a young woman came in with a nine-month-old baby．She sat down next to a gentleman who was more than a little impatient about the long wait for service．The baby just looked up at him with that great big smile that is so characteristic of babies．（2）Soon he struck up a conversation with the woman about her baby and his grand-children and then the entire reception room joined in，and the boredom and tension were changed into a pleasant and enjoyable experience．
（3）Telephone companies throughout the U．S have a program called "phone power which is offered to employees who use the telephone for selling their Services or products．In this program they suggest that you smile when talking on the phone．Your "smile" comes through in your voice．
You don't feel like smiling？（4）If you are lone，force yourself to whistle or hum a tune or sing．Act as if you were already happy，and that will tend to make you happy．
Your smile is a messenger of your goodwill．（5）To someone who has seen a dozen people frown or turn their faces away，your smile is like the sun breaking through the clouds．Especially when that someone is under pressure from his bosses．his customers，his teachers or parents or children，a smile can help him realize that all is not hopeless-that there is joy in the world．
A．He smiled back at the baby．
B．Well，force yourself to smile．
C．Smile gets much easier with practice．
D．So，naturally，we are glad to see them．
E．Your smile brightens the lives of all who see it．
F．The effect of a smile is powerful，even when it is unseen．
G．We should give others a real smile，a smile that comes from within．组卷：20引用：3难度：0.5
第三部分：语言知识运用 （共四小节 满分20分）第一节 完形填空 （共1小题，每题1分，满分20分）
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16．It was 28 years ago.I was a young dad with two babies under three.My mom and dad had（1）
us to their home for Thanksgiving dinner.The kitchen table was full of delicious food and we were eating with plates on our laps.We sat around each other with（2）so as not to run over our overflowing plates and（3）glasses.Old memories were being shared with laughter and love，as different（4）were going on at once.
I sat off to the side，（5）sipping（小口喝）my sweet tea.I saw my baby girl in her high chair with her face covered in mashed potatoes，who was（6）to eat by herself.My mom was（7）the pumpkin pie for dessert with a smile on her face.My wife and sisters-in-law were talking in one comer while my dad and two brothers were laughing and joking with each other in the living room.As I（8）it all，suddenly !had a feeling in the center of my chest.It was a wonderful mixture of peace satisfaction，love and joy.I realized then what I was feeling：a moment of simple（9）on Thanksgiving Day.
So many years has gone by since then.Still，that（10）lives on in my heart like it was yesterday.It wasn't the food that made it so（11）.It was the coming together as a（12）in love.My brothers and I don't see each other as much as.I would like.Yet，I can still feel their（13）for me.I carry it always in my heart and soul.
Thanksgiving isn't just a holiday that we（14）once a year.It is a way of life.When we（15）that love with others，we make this world what it is meant to be.（1） A．admitted B．invited C．sent D．forced （2） A．attention B．interest C．satisfaction D．joy （3） A．tall B．new C．deep D．full （4） A．plans B．discussions C．reports D．conversations （5） A．quickly B．carefully C．silently D．excitedly （6） A．asking B．learning C．preparing D．waiting （7） A．buying B．using C．designing D．cutting （8） A．heard B．understood C．watched D．explained （9） A．expression B．thankfulness C．enjoyment D．kindness （10） A．moment B．period C．experience D．principle （11） A．imaginary B．delicious C．magical D．special （12） A．family B．community C．team D．group （13） A．love B．warmth C．concern D．care （14） A．organize B．hold C．remember D．celebrate （15） A．compare B．share C．fill D．replace 组卷：6引用：2难度：0.3
第二节 短文语法填空 （共1小题，每题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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17．You'll find
hard to give it up once you are addicted to playing online games. （用适当的词填空）组卷：0引用：1难度：0.6
第三节 用所给词的适当形式填空 （共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）
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18．Make people understand the problems
（face）the animals.组卷：1引用：1难度：0.7 -
19．The whole of life，from the moment you are born
the moment you die，is a process of learning.组卷：0引用：1难度：0.8 -
20．Anyway，
（前者） must give way to the latter.组卷：1引用：2难度：0.6 -
21．It is said that the young man will take control
the company next month.组卷：1引用：1难度：0.7 -
22．Steve moved to the piano and sat at the bench，hands trembling as he
（gentle） placed his fingers on the keys.组卷：15引用：4难度：0.7 -
23．They decided to find
who it was that had stolen the computer.组卷：0引用：2难度：0.8 -
24．He referred
my name several times at the meeting，which annoyed me greatly.组卷：1引用：1难度：0.7 -
25．Many Chinese brands，
（develop） their reputations over centuries，are encountering new challenges from the modern market.组卷：9引用：2难度：0.5 -
26．As you know，science plays （1）
very important role in our education．Do you want to keep up （2）the latest research and discoveries in science？There are many good websites （3）you can check out the latest in the science world．
One great site is Science News for Kids．This site reports science news （4）（cover） a wide range of subjects．The articles are intended for younger readers，but adults will find this site （5）（suit） for them as well．Another wonderful site，one that I check out every day，（6）（call） Science Daily．The site is （7）（constant） updated with news，often about exciting （8）（finding） that change how we view the world．
These sites post the latest stories and also keep all the past articles they （9）（post） earlier．That way you can find articles just about anything that （10）（be） related to the science fields you are interested in．组卷：52引用：10难度：0.5 -
27．系统找不到该试题
第四节 根据要求翻译句子 （共5小题，20空，每空0.5分，满分10分）
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28．四川除了有美丽的风景以外，她的特色菜对游客也很有吸引力。
（aside from……）组卷：1引用：2难度：0.9 -
29．When crossing the street，
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过街时注意车辆。组卷：0引用：1难度：0.9 -
30．
令某人欣慰的是组卷：10引用：5难度：0.9 -
31．departure
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32．Freedom Day is to
an event. （ v. ）
自由日是为了对一项活动表示敬意。组卷：0引用：1难度：0.7
第四部分 书面表达 （25分）
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33．阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
I live in a small but lovely neighborhood.Our house is neither large nor luxurious，but it has a fairly big garden.My father loves his garden.He planted some seeds in it and took good care of the plants，watering them，applying fertilizer，weeding and getting rid of bugs.He was never tired of doing all that stuff.But at that time，I didn't understand why working in the dirt excited him so much.
Unfortunately，in the summer vacation before senior high school，my father was seriously injured in an accident.He had to stay in bed for a while.My mother had several business trips，so she couldn't take care of the garden.I didn't want my father to worry.I said that I would take care of his garden until he recovered.I assumed that the little plants would continue to grow as long as they had water，and luckily it rained fairly often，so I didn't think much about the garden.
One Saturday morning，my father said to me， "Christine，the vegetables should be about ready to be picked.Let's have a salad today!" I went out to the garden and was upset to see that many of the lettuce （生菜） leaves and carrots had been half eaten by bugs.There were hundreds of bugs all over them!
I panicked for a moment but then I quietly went to the nearest supermarket to buy some vegetables.When I was making the salad，my mother came home and saw the bag from the supermarket in the kitchen.I was embarrassed and admitted， "Dad would like a salad，but the garden is a disaster.I don't want to disappoint him，so I went to the store and bought some vegetables." My mother smiled，saying， "Honey，you know what is the right thing to do."
My father seemed very pleased when I took the salad to him.______
Feeling guilty，I decided to do the right thing.______组卷：54引用：7难度：0.5
