（2020）新牛津译林版高中英语高二上学期选择性必修第二册期中质量调研试卷（含听力）.rar

1、第 1 页 共 30 页江苏省常州市 2021-2022 学年第一学期高二英语期中质量调研试卷第一部分第一部分 听力听力（共两节；满分 30 分）第一节第一节（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. Who has a serious cold?A. Sue. B. Selina. C. Stephen. 2. How many members are there in Toms group now

2、?A. Three. B. Five. C. Eight. 3. What is the woman?A. An earthquake expert. B.A soldier. C.A volunteer. 4. What are the speakers mainly complaining about? A. The hot weather. B. Long working hours. C. The fan in the room.5. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Co-workers. B. Aunt and ne

3、phew. C. Doctor and patient.第二节第二节（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。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. What is the mans favorite part of the film? A. The scenery. B. The special effects. C. The wonderful

4、 music.7. What will the woman probably do next weekend? A. See the movie. B. Meet the famous actors. C. Get away from the ocean.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。第 2 页 共 30 页8. How long will the boys trip be?A. About one day. B. About two days. C. About three days. 9. What can the boy do during his trip? A. Go

5、camping. B. Enjoy the sunrise. C. Look at the stars.l0. What does the girl think of riding a motorcycle? A. Relaxing. B. Exciting. C. Dangerous.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11. What is the man reading?A. A detective book. B. A historical novel. C. A classical textbook12. How does the man feel about the bo

6、ok he is reading?A. It is boring. B. It is accurate. C. It is fun. I3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In the mans house.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。l4. What is the weather like in London in the winter according to the woman?A. Cold and sunny. B. Col

7、d and rainy. C. Cold and windy.15. How does the woman usually travel to work?A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By underground. l6. What does the woman think is cheap in London?A. Restaurants. B. Transportation. C. Supermarkets.17. Where did the woman celebrate her birthday last Saturday?A. In an Italian res

8、taurant. B. In a British restaurant. C. In a Greek restaurant.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18-20 题。 .18. How many chapters will be covered on the exam?A. 3. B. 10. C. 15. 第 3 页 共 30 页19. When will the exam be? A. Next Monday. B. Next Wednesday. C. Next Friday.20. Who can take the makeup exam? A. Anyone with a doct

9、ors note.B. Anyone whose parents call the professor. C. Anyone with a letter from the headmaster.1-20.听力解析略第二部分第二部分 阅读阅读（共两节；满分 50 分）第一节第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。ABarbican Art GalleryA world-class arts and learning center, the Barbican pushes the boundaries o

10、f all major art forms including dance, film, music, theater and many visual arts from Egypt.Tickets:Adult: 10 online/12 at the door13-17 years old: 6 online/8 at the doorChildren aged 12 and under: FreeOpening Times:Sat.Wed.: 10 a.m.6 p.m.; Thu.一 Fri.: 10 a.m.一 9 p.m.Review by Laura Miller: I have j

11、ust watched To Kill a Mockingbird here. The play and actors were fantastic. Nice and clean ladies toilets with hot water. During the interval, they were selling the usual ice cream and drinks. Not all staff were friendly, but most were. I would come again to watch another show or even the same one.T

12、he British MuseumA museum of the world, for the world. Discover over two million years of human history and culture. Some of the world-famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and Egyptian mummies.Admission and opening times:Free, open daily 10 a.m.17:30 p.m.The Museum is c

13、losed on Jan. 1, Good Friday (April 10, 2020) and Dec. 24, 25 & 26, but open every other day of the year.Review by Robert James: I arrived at the main entrance line at 10:45 a.m., waited patiently as it rolled forward for a few minutes. Now 11:30 a.m. with two thirds of the line to go, another 30 mi

14、nutes to wait and with knowledge that I had to go downtown shopping by 1 p.m., I turned on my heels and left.第 4 页 共 30 页21. How much will a couple with kids of 11 and 14 pay for online tickets of the Art Gallery?A. 20 B. 26. C. 32.D. 36.22. What did Miller like best about Barbican Art Gallery?A. Da

15、nce B. Film. C. Music.D. Theater.23. What do the gallery and the museum have in common?A. Both offer free admission.B. Egyptian exhibits are on display.C. Theyre open all year round.D. Theyre located downtown.BYesterday，I drove my 23-year-old daughter to the nearby counseling center, to attempt once

16、 again to complete the treatment. I did my best to encourage and give her inspiring support as she was feeling anxious of the whole process.While we were waiting, just minutes before the center opened their door, a young girl the same age as my daughter, came in. She had a beautiful smile I remember

17、, and spoke of her desire to make a difference to others like my daughter from all she learned through her past drug abuse. I felt that she was sincere in her desire. It had been two weeks since her stopping the use of drugs.My daughter was standing next to me and focused on doing her best to stay c

18、alm on theoutside，while inside she was feeling quite anxious，so she barely noticed what this girl was saying. Yet，she did manage to open up and talk with her a bit about the noisy ceiling fan in the hall where we were waiting.Next Friday, it will be a new opportunity for my daughter to try once agai

19、n, as well as the possibility of being there for this young girl, too. I continue the example to sell love for my daughter，strengthening this skill, while encouraging my daughters positive changes.I noticed yesterday, my daughter called her friends, “I am a strong woman!” This made me smile，as a sud

20、den gift to me from when I had been speaking to her enthusiastically about how we are strong women，trying our best，and we overcome and win through our life challenges. Let her know I believe in her. While she was focused on the physical, in that moment, I think she was likely feeling strength in all

21、 ways, too. I hope so.24. What was the problem with the authors daughter?A. She was seriously ill. B. She lost bravery to face life.C. She had to receive an operation. D. She was suffering from drugs.25. What did the authors daughter talk about with the young girl?A. The room facility. B. The anxiet

22、y of treatment.C. The crowded waiting hall. D. The noisy patients around.26. What do we know about the authors daughter from the last paragraph?A. She made friends with the girl. B. She was cured completely.C. She regained confidence. D. She respected her mother.27. What may be the best title for th

23、e text?A. Were Enough, Waiting for Challenges B. Were the World, Winning the FutureC. Were Strong Women, Trying Our Best D. Were On the Hard Way, Lacking Self-LoveC第 5 页 共 30 页Sleep, considered a luxury(奢侈) by many, is essential for a persons wellbeing. Researchers have found that insufficient sleep

24、 increases a persons risk of developing severe medical conditions, such as obesity, diabetes（糖尿病）, and cardiovascular（心血管的）diseases. Now, a new study by Bostons Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( MIT) has found that getting sufficient sleep is also the key to improving academic performance.Jeff

25、rey Grossman, who led the research was not trying to find the link between sleep and grades when he handed out Fitbits to the 100 students in his introduction to Solid-State Chemistry class. Instead, the professor of Computational Materials Science hoped the popular wrist-worn device which tracks a

26、persons activity 24/7, would show a connection between physical exercise and academic achievement.However, the study, published in the journal “Science Learning” on October 1, 2019, discovered a surprising insight. Then was a straight-line relationship between the average amount of sleep a student g

27、ot and his/her grade on the 11 quizzes, three midterms, and the final exam administered during the semester.Even more interesting, it was also not sufficient for students to just head to bed early the night before a test. Instead, its the sleep you get during the days when learning is happening that

28、 matters most.The time students went to bed each night was similarly important. Those who went to bed in the early hours of the morning performed poorly, even if the total sleep time was the same as a higher - performing student. “When you go to bed matters. Grossman says. If you go to bed after 2,

29、your performance starts to go down even if you get the same seven hours. So, quantity isnt everything.”28. What is the new finding about sleep?A. Its essential for a persons health.B. Sleeping less may cause obesity.C. Sleeping too much is dangerous.D. Enough sleep leads to better grades.29. What do

30、es the underlined word “Fitbits” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Wearable devices.B. Questionnaires.C. Fitness equipment.D. Smartphones.30. Which of the following best describes the final result the new study?A. Doubtful.B. Predictable.C. Disappointing.D. Unexpected.31. What will benefit students study a

31、ccording to Grossman?A. Sleeping for 5 hours each day.B. Heading to bed at 3 a.m. every day.C. Getting enough sleep while learning.D. Going to bed early only before a test.D“Theres no place like home.” This English saying has much truth in it: the best place to be is surrounded by our treasured poss

32、essions and our loved ones and with a roof over our head. And for many young adults, its the only affordable place to stay; somewhere where they can receive first-class service from mum and dad. But this comes at a price!In some countries, its quite traditional for people in their late teens and ear

33、ly 20s to live at home with their parents，but in other places，flying the nest to start their own independent life is very desirable. But theres been a growing trend，in the UK at least, for young people to return home to liveor not to leave home at all. A survey by a price comparison website found th

34、at 18of adult children in the UK said they were moving back home because of debt, compared with 8last year. More young people had lost their 第 6 页 共 30 页jobs，and others couldnt afford their rent compared with the previous year. So, its easy to see why theyre increasingly becoming home birds. The BBC

35、s Lucy Hooker explains that many returning adult children enjoy home comforts. But for the “hoteliers”, thats mum and dad，the survey found the average cost to them has gone up sharply，and that they are sacrificing luxuries and holidays to look after their “big kids”. Emma Craig from Money supermarke

36、t says, “Theyre trying to look after their children more. If your child comes home and you see them struggling financially，you feel more awkward asking them for rent or to contribute. It tugs on your heartstrings more. ”With parents spending around1,886 on takeaway food, buying new furniture and upg

37、rading their Wi-Fi for the benefit of their offspring, its easy for the returning children to put their feet up and make themselves at home. Thats before they learn a home truththat one day it might be their own kids wholl be checking into the hotel of mum and dad！32. Which proverb might present the

38、 young Britishs living conditions?A. A lazy youth, an awful age. B. East or west, home is best. C. Two heads are better than one. D. Nothing comes wrong to a hungry man. 33. Which might be the reason for the increase of home birds?A. The popularity of living independently. B. Looking after their old

39、 parents. C. The increase of unemployment rate. D. Their parents financial offer. 34. Whats Emma Craigs attitude towards home birds?A. Doubtful. B. Uncertain. C. Objective. D. Understandable. 35. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. Returning to live with parents comes at a price. B. Parents a

40、re willing to receive their returning children. C. Flying the net is becoming popular at present.D. Home birds take it for granted to live with their parents. 第二节第二节 共 5 小题；每题 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。Maybe you live in places where English is not the main language. W

41、hen you speak, your speech might be slower than you would like. This is because your mind is still translating things from your first language into English，which can also sound unnatural._36_ It is not very difficult, but it does take conscious effort and practice.Think in single words.Charles Thoma

42、s has taught English to Union members, children and teenagers for over 10 years. He tells his students to name the things that they see around them, wherever they are._37_Think in sentences.For example, if you are sitting in a park, you can tell yourself things like, It s such a beautiful day” and P

43、eople are playing sports with their friends.” _38_Think in conversation.This is a great way to practice what you might say in a real conversation. For example, let s say the imaginary person asks you a question like, What did you think of the talk show last night? _39_Imagine the conversation and pr

44、actice it in your head. You can do this out loud or in silence.第 7 页 共 30 页_40_When youre doing it every day, over and over again, little by little, thats the key. Because when you make things a habit, it just pops up into your mind without thinking and then, before you know it, really, youre thinki

45、ng in English.” Thomas says.A. Practice it daily.B. How would you answer?C. Speak English with a native speaker.D. As the saying goes, practice makes perfect.E. Start with nouns and then add in verbs, he suggests.F. Once this becomes easy, move on to more difficult sentences.G. The good news is that

46、 thinking in English will bring you closer to fluency!第三部分第三部分 语言运用语言运用（共两节；满分 30 分）第一节第一节（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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Id planned to spend my weekend in the sun, enjoying flowers outdoors. But that was _41_ the pair of disgusting crows (乌鸦) arrived. Out of

47、 nowhere, they had set up their base _42_ in our backyard.We first _43_ our feathered enemies on Friday morning. It was early, and the sound the birds made _44_ through our neighborhood. I figured theyd _45_ soon. But, no. They were getting louder and probably _46_ my neighbors nearly as much as us

48、with the noise. I admit I got a little _47_.Then, on Sunday afternoon, I saw our dog Quatchi staring at something on the ground. I went to _48_ and found a small coal-black bird in the grass. Its eyes were milky, and it stayed perfectly _49_ as my dog walked towards it. Only when Quatchi _50_ his no

49、se to its head did it walk away. I _51_ the dog inside and came back with my camera.It never occurred to me that the young would be hanging out on the ground, growing and gaining _52_ as its parents guarded it from above. The second I saw this little creature I _53_ the crows.To be honest, Ive never

50、 been much of a bird person. And I wish theyd chosen another backyard. But Im also _54_ that I got to see this little bit of nature unfold up close. Its pretty amazing.The experience has also _55_ my desire to create a beautiful backyard garden that attracts lots of bees, butterflies, and yes, birds