1、重庆八中2021-2022学年度（上）高二年级第二次周考英语试题第一部分听力（共两节, 满分 30 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 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 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How does the woman check the weather?A. She uses her phone.B. She listens to the radio.C. She watches television.2
2、. What will the boy do tonight?A. Study for an exam.B. Practise debating.C. Watch a basketball game.3. Why doesnt the boy use the method the woman gave?A. He doesnt understand it.B. He doesnt have it yet.C. He doesnt like it.4. What are the speakers doing?A. Deciding the best player.B. Coming up wit
3、h a plan.C. Scheduling the game.5. Where are the speakers?A. At a park.B. At a bank.C. At a store.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 2 至 4 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 秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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. How does the woma
4、n probably feel?A. Happy.B. Excited.C. Angry.7. Who is the boy talking to?A. A policewoman.B. His teacher.C. His mother.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8. What does Carol do when she volunteers?A. She performs for children.B. She picks up trash.C. She serves dinner.9. How often does Carol volunteer?A. Once a
5、week.B. Twice a week.C. Three times a week.10. What does Jim worry about if he joins Carol?A. Knowing little about the story. B. Choosing a boring book.C. Reading for hours.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11. Which is a superfood according to the man?A. Yogurt.B. Noodles.C. Rice.12. Why are superfoods health
6、y?A. Because they cure some terrible diseases. B. Because they fight against some cancers.C. Because they reduce the risks of some diseases.13. Which food will the woman be adding to their family diet?A. Fish.B. Tomatoes.C. Brown rice.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。14. How did the man notice the problem fir
7、st?A. His bank called him.B. His bill showed him.C. His credit card was stolen.15. What did the bank do to fix the problem?A. They gave the man his money back at once. B. They asked the man to provide the evidence. C. They decided to talk to the banks owner.16. What do the two speakers mainly talk a
8、bout?A. Information safety.B. Shopping habits.C. Money management.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What does the speaker want her kids to do?A. Help with the dishes.B. Go to bed immediately.C. Pick out something to wear.18. When will the family probably need to leave their house tomorrow?A. At 7：00 am.B.
9、 At 6：00 am.C. At 5：00 am.19. Why doesnt the speaker make dinner?A. There is no food left at home.B. She doesnt want to make a mess.C. They have already eaten at a restaurant.20. What is the purpose of the talk?A. To make sure everyone gets ready. B. To make the house clean.C. To make a regular plan
10、.第二部分 单项选择（共20题，满分20分）21. Nowadays, its common to see people staring at their phones instead of reading a book, _ many experts are worried about.A. which B. that C. whatD. where22. The court is gathering evidence related to the case _ whether the suspect is innocent or guilty.A. determiningB. determ
11、inedC. to be determinedD. to determine23. - I thought you were going to join us in the game last night.- Sorry, I _ if my cousin had not stopped by.A. would have B. must haveC. could D. should24. No matter how old you get, there is always something new to learn about. _, life is full of surprises.A.
12、 In other wordsB. On the other handC. After allD. As a consequence.25. Id like to be rewarded with a smile from our teacher _ I finish presenting my research result. A. the remote B. the distantC. the constantD. the instant26. In communication, a smile is usually _ strong sign of a friendly and _ op
13、en attitude.A. the, / B. a, an C. a, / D. the, an27. After school I observed my teacher standing at the school gate as if _ for someone.A. waiting B. waited C. wait D. to wait28. It was because of the unexpected storm _ we were forced to stay in the hotel.A. whichB.that C. whereD. when29. Scientists
14、 say it may be five or six years _ it is possible to test the medicine on human beings.A. since B. after C. whenD.before 30. _ the experiment right, I tried again and succeeded at last.A. Not doingB. Having not doneC. Not to doD. Not having done31. Alice went fishing in the company of her father ear
15、ly in the morning and she _ life lessons along the way. A. is learning B. has learned C. was learningD. had learned32. Germanys minister said his country could _500,000 refugees(难民) annually for the next several years.A. set out B. take in C. live off D. appeal to33. I was about to go swimming in th
16、e sea _ luckily our guide saw me and shouted at me.A. since B. when C. whileD. before34. To allow all students _ to education, China has to increase educational spending to 4.5 percent of GDP.A. accessB. opportunityC. account D. commitment35. My favorite writer is Mo Yan, some of _novels have a surp
17、rising ending.A.whomB. hisC. whose D. which36.The number of people _ dead in the subway work accident has increased to 12.A. confirmingB. confirmed C. to be confirmedD. having been confirmed37. The professor insisted that all his students _ our homework before next month.A. handed inB. will hand inC
18、. hand inD. must hand in38. Im sure it _ when we arrive in London. Its always wet there at this time of the year.A. will rain B. rains C. rained D. will be raining 39. The manager decided to give the job to _ had a strong sense of duty.A. whomeverB.whoeverC. who D. those40. J.K. Rowling is the first
19、 person _ a billionaire by writing books in the United Kingdom.A. becameB. becomingC. to becomeD. having become第三部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。A Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour Wander through an ancient coastal redwood forest and explore the artistic b
20、ayside on this half-day tour from San Francisco. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Muir Woods, home to some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth. At the end of your tour choose between getting dropped off at Union Square in San Francisco or taking the ferry back to San Francisco. Yos
21、emite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip Discover the beauty of the Sierra Nevada on this full-day trip to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco. Travel aboard a comfortable van through historic Gold Rush towns to reach the park, where youll be amazed by supersized natural wonders. Take a
22、 hike among ancient trees, and enjoy several hours to explore the parks wonders on your own. Niagara Falls Tour Escape from New York City and head north to see both sides of the Canadian border on this guided, 2-day tour to Niagara Falls. Visit Niagara Falls on both the American and Canadian sides a
23、nd take a ride on the famous Maid of the Mist boat. Then, on the road back to New York City, make a stop to shop at the Crossings Premium Outlets, one of the largest outlet malls in the US. Napa and Sonoma Wine Country TourEscape to Californias famous wine country on this full-day tour from San Fran
24、cisco. Taste regional varietals at three different wineries including both big-name and family-run estates (庄园).Learn about the wine-making process during guided tours, and appreciate the regional culture with a stop for lunch.41. Which tour should you choose if you want to do some shopping?A.Muir W
25、oods and Sausalito Half Day Tour.B.Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip.C.Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour.D.Niagara Falls Tour.42. What can you do on Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour?A.Appreciate some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth.B.Get some wine-making knowledge.C.Enjoy
26、supersized natural wonders.D.Take a ride on the boat.43. What does the writer intend to do by writing the passage?A.To call for protecting natural wonders.B.To share some tour experiences.C.To advertise for the wine country.D.To introduce some outdoor activities.BWhen we were young, we didnt know wh
27、at we would overcome. Growing up, I came across a difficulty I had to be patient to overcome. Then I realized if I continued to let the problem hold me back, my dream could never come true. So I changed my focus.At the age of 13, I fell ill. This illness lasted three years and I missed a lot of scho
28、oling. Doctors tried their best to help me, but in the end it was something I just had to be used to. At high school, I had a turning point. I discovered my gift for writing and decided that I wouldnt let anything hold me back anymore. At that time, I suffered and bottled up a lot to the point where
29、 writing became my escape from it all.During my years at college, I had many lessons to catch up on, so I became focused and determined to complete my college courses in three years instead of four due to my illness. At the end of my junior year, I became an honor roll(光荣榜) student. Seeing what I ha
30、d accomplished, I realized that having disadvantages didnt mean it was impossible to achieve success.By becoming a writer, I have also become a reader. While performing community service in the library, I would read to those less fortunate or unable to read. From pre-school children to the elderly,
31、I enjoy my time reading to all ages. Its pleasing to see the awesome expressions on their faces as the words became a vision in their minds. Giving back is one of the greatest gifts I can give in life. It inspires me to write in a way people can learn from.44. What made the author get out of difficu
32、lt situations at high school?A. The discovery of his ability to write. B. The tolerance of his illness. C. The recovery from his illness. D. The change of his dream.45. What does the underlined word it in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. The gift for writing. B. The turning point. C. My schooling. D.My illne
33、ss. 46. What can we learn from authors story in Paragraph 3?A. Two heads are better than one. B. Hard work pays off. C. He that climbs high falls heavily. D. A friend in need is a friend indeed. 47. How does the author help others as a reader?A. Talking with the elderly. B. Reading more in the libra
34、ry. C. Reading to all ages in need. D. Making great gifts for children. CEverglades National Park is located in the state of Florida. It is the largest wilderness in the entire country and makes up 25% of the wetlands in the state. The Everglades is home to several rare and endangered species. It is
35、 also the third largest national park in the US, after Death Valley National Park and Yellowstone National Park. Each year, about 1 million tourists visit the park. On a global level, it has been announced as a World Heritage Site. Unlike most other national parks, Everglades National Park was creat
36、ed to protect an ecosystem from being damaged. In 1947, President Harry Truman spoke at the official opening of Everglades National Park, saying the goal of creating the park was to protect forever a wild area that could never be replaced. 10,000 different islands make up Everglades National Park. T
37、here exists natural wildlife on each of these islands. The Everglades is home to about 30 species that are endangered. In addition, more than 350 bird species and 300 species of fresh and saltwater fish live within the park. The Everglades is also home to 40 species of mammals (哺乳动物). There are many
38、 ways to explore the Everglades. Visitors can see alligators (短吻鳄) while hiking the Anhinga Trail. The Everglades is one of the few places on Earth where freshwater alligators and saltwater crocodiles live in the same area. Visitors using airboats are likely to see large groups of birds. Some visito
39、rs might enjoy riding bicycles through Shark Valley. Others may want to move slowly through the water where they can see insects and wildlife closely. According to experts, changes to the Everglades are becoming a danger to several different kinds of wildlife. They say it is a result of actions the
40、US government began more than 50 years ago, and settlers began even earlier. 48.What does the first paragraph mainly tell us？A. Florida is famous for its wetlands.B. Everglades National Park is of great value.C. The US has three important national parks.D. Everglades National Park is popular with vi
41、sitors.49.How does the author describe the richness of wildness in the park？A. By personally experiencing it.B. By listing figures.C. By making a comparison.D. By carrying out research.50.What can we know from the passage？A. Alligators and saltwater crocodiles live together in the park.B. In fact Ev
42、erglades National Park is a big island.C. Visitors are not allowed to stay in the water in the park.D. President Harry Truman first suggested setting up the park.51.What would be further discussed if the passage is continued？A. What the government has done to protect the park.B. What readers can do
43、to help to save the wetlands.C. How the parks environment was badly changed.D. How important endangered wildlife is to the world.DThe life of an actor appears attractive and many young people dream about becoming one. But the truth is, it is very hard work. If youre successful, there are deadlines t
44、o be met, appointments to keep and the press to deal with. If youre not successful, then life is extremely tough.I remember when I started out, I had to search the advertisement board at my drama school every day to look for acting jobs. Drama school was expensive and I needed extra cash to help pay
45、 the fees. I welcomed every small job. I played extras in many crowd scenes and became a confident participant in a lot of TV commercials for hair shampoo, soap and washing powder.I had been working for about two years before I got my lucky break. One day, as I was passing the drama school, I decide
46、d to go in to check the notice board. There was nothing on it and I was just leaving when the secretary came along the corridor with a piece of paper. She asked me how I was and I told her life was hard and work was difficult to find. The next moment, she put the paper in my hand and walked away. My hands were shaking as I unfolded the paper, full of expectation. To my surprise, it was an audition (试演) for a clown (小丑) for the Canadian circus. I couldnt stop myself from laughing. I had expected an audition with a
