1、绵阳中学高 2021 级高二上期入学考试英语试题考试时间：120 分钟满分：150 分第 I 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，请从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在答题卷的相应位置。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. When does the man want to get up?A. 7:30B. 8:00C. 9:002. Where might the speakers be?A. At home.B
2、. At a cinema.C. At a cafe.3. How does the woman feel?A. Disappointed.B. Excited.C. Sad.4. Where is the womans umbrella?A. Near the window.B. Near the door.C. Near the refrigerator.5. What will the woman do next?A. Go shopping.B. Visit friends.C. Have a rest.第二节（共 15 题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听下面五段对话及独白
3、。请从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在答卷的相应位置。听对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读每个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。对话和独白均读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 小题。6. What will the man do tonight?A. Watch TV.B. Go to bed early.C. Play with his brother.7. Why did the man fall asleep late last night?A. He was doing his homework.B. He was disturbe
4、d by the rainfall.C. He was kept awake by the thunder.听第 7 段材料，回答第 810 题。8. Where did the woman hear the man play?A. At a wedding.B. At a concert.C. At a party.9. When did the man start to play the piano?A. At 7.B. At 12.C. At 18.第1页共10页10. What is the mans dream job?A. Being a pianist.B.Writing mus
5、ic.C.Teaching music.听第 8 段材料，回答第 1113 小题11. When can we save water according to Alex?A. When we wash cars.B. When we take a bath.C. When we clean clothes.12. What do Alexs schoolmates do once a month?A. They throw away newspapers.B. They clean the school yard.C. They go to a recycling center.13. Wha
6、t does the woman probably do?A. She is a reporter.B. She is a kindergarten teacher.C. She is an environmental scientist.听第 9 段材料，回答第 1416 题。14.Where does the man find out about the house?A. From a newspaper.B. From the Internet.C. From an agent.15.Where do the speakers live now?A. Near a park.B. Nea
7、r a factory.C. Near an office building.16. What does the man like about the advertised house?A. The kitchen is bigger.B. The house has more rooms.C. The park is perfect for children.听第 10 段材料，回答第 1720 题。17.What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. The importance of regular exercise. B. The health
8、 risks of being overweight. C. The influence of certain food on health.18. What does the speaker say about the audience?A. They often go to the gym.B. They are not heavy or fat.C. They dont have enough exercise.19 How does added sugar affect our health according to research?A. It brings us more ener
9、gy.B. It increases our chances of getting ill.C. It takes away energy from our bodies.20. What is the speakers advice in the end?A. Trying to remove added sugar from daily diet.B. Shopping less at supermarkets.C. Eating sugar-free foods only.第2页共10页第二部分 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）阅
10、读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ATake a look at the best musicals and shows in Londons West End right now. Find your favorite West End musical from heartwarming adaptations and award-winning scores to funny musical theatres. Dont wait. Book discounted theatre tickets online with us now to enjoy
11、unforgettable, world-class theatre performances!The Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales TheatreThis comedy musical follows the troubling situation of a pair of teenage Mormon missionaries, who were sent to change a village in a dangerous part of Uganda. The Bookof Mormon has won nine Tony Awards,
12、including Best Musical. Booking until July 2020.Prices from 20.00.Wicked at the Apollo VictoriaBased on the praised novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz. Experience this unforgettable, award-winning musical and discover the hidden story of Oz. Booking until Oc
13、t. 2020. Prices from 19.50.Kinky Boots at the Adelphi TheatreThe multi-award-winning hit musical arrives in Londons Adelphi Theatre. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, and music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this heartwarming tale based on a real event is sure to amaze th
14、e audience. Booking until Sept. 2020. Prices from 19.50.School of Rock at New London TheatreRock out with the whole family at this award-winning new musical. Based on the popular movie in 2003, School of Rock follows the funny story of Dewey Finn and his exploration to change a class of A-grade stud
15、ents into the best rock group. Booking untilNov. 2020. Prices from 15.00.21.Which musical is adapted from a true story?A. Wicked.B. Kinky Boots.C. School of Rock.D. The Book of Mormon.22.Where can we probably see a musical about school life?A. At the Adelphi Theatre.B. At the Apollo Victoria.C. At N
16、ew London Theatre.D. At the Prince of Wales Theatre.23.What is the lowest price to see all the musicals?A. 39.B. 59.C. 89.D. 74.BHarper Lee (1926-2016) was an American novelist widely known for To Kill aMockingbird (published in 1960), which won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize and has become aclassic of mod
17、ern American literature. The 1962 film adaptation starring Gregory Peck won three Academy Awards.第3页共10页For decades, the book was Lees only major work of published fiction, but it was hugely influential for generations of US readers. It has sold more than 10 million copies, and is one of the most wi
18、dely taught novels in the US schools. In 2007 she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her contributions to literature.Lee wanted to live a simple life and was never comfortable with the attention the novel won her, and she practically disappeared from public life after it appeared. The
19、 world, however, continued waiting for a new novel from her, and on occasion she suggested that she was working on another story.In 2015, a book did come out. Go Set a Watchman was more of a first draft, featuring Scout, the young girl who was the main character of To Kill a Mockingbird. Go Set aWat
20、chman tells a story of Scout as adult. Criticism arose that the 89-year-old Lee was notable to agree to the manuscripts release, and that other people had signed on her behalf.Though Lee moved to New York in 1949, she spent many years guarding her privacy in Monroeville, which served as the clear in
21、spiration for the setting in To Kill aMockingbird.In 2007, Lee suffered a stroke (中风), but recovered and later settled in Monroeville permanently to care for her sister, Alice, who died in 2014. She was said to eat breakfast every morning at the same fast-food spot, and was friendly with her neighbo
22、rs. The countless Americans knew her only through her works, and they will undoubtedly miss her.24. What can be learned about Harper Lee from the first two paragraphs?A. She was regarded the greatest writer in America.B. She made great contributions to American literature.C. She once starred in a fi
23、lm adapted from her own novel.D. She is the most popular writer in American schools in history.25. Why did Harper Lee disappear from public life after her first novel came out?A. She tried to get out of criticism.B. She wanted to write another novel.C. She suffered a stroke and was in recovery.D. Sh
24、e wasnt comfortable with her novels influence.26. What can we learn about Harper Lees Go Set a Watchman?A. It is based on her own life story.B. It is adapted into a famous film.C. It won her lots of honors and awards.D. It continues the story of her earlier novel.27. What can be used to describe Har
25、per Lee?A. Influential but simple.B. Ill-tempered but productive.C. Caring but stubborn.D. Inspiring but struggling.CIt was decades ago, but its still one of the most memorable conversations of my life. On a long, slow train, with nothing to do but watch the rain, the guy sitting opposite began tryi
26、ng to talk to me. Like most young women who have learned the hard way to be第4页共10页cautious of strangers, I reacted coldly. But curiosity took over when he said that he was just bored, and liked talking.For hours and hours, he turned out to be very talkative. When the train eventually pulled in, we d
27、idnt exchange numbers - it was a conversation strictly of its time - but I still think about it occasionally on long, boring journeys, before getting a phone out and scrolling silently like everyone else. Rarely can a person cheerfully break the social taboo (禁忌) about talking to strangers without a
28、ny trace of ill intention. But life would be more interesting if more of us knew how to do it.And thats why I feel it ridiculous about a campaign launched this week to heal bitter national divides by encouraging Britons to talk to each other.Obviously, it takes more than a small talk over garden fen
29、ces to unite a divided nation now. More people live alone than they did a generation ago, and we socialize increasingly through screens instead of bothering to call. In reality, social media platforms designed to bring people together have unknowingly fueled the division.It is true that the “tube ch
30、at” campaign of a few years back failed in its attempt to make Londoners talk to each other on public transport. But even city residents who would normally die rather than make eye contact with strangers still happily join the large crowds of people by the Thames for the New Years Eve fireworks. The
31、y would get a far better view at home on TV - its not really about the fireworks, but being part of social engagement.Theres no guarantee that this latest attempt to reconnect will succeed, but I hope that my temporary train friend then is still talking, wherever he is now.28. What led the author to
32、 start the talk with the guy on the train?A. Her growing interest in communication.B. Her typical easygoing personalityC. Her habit of chatting with strangers.D. The intention of the train journey.29. What has made talking to strangers a social taboo among the Britons?A. A lack of basic communicatin
33、g skills.B. The absence of common topics.C. The concern for personal safety.D. The addiction to social media30. How does technology affect peoples mutual connection?A. It is bringing people together in a larger sense.B. It is positively helping break the national boundaries.C. It has made people mor
34、e divided than connected.D. It is the key driving force of removing divisions.31. What does the highly-attended firework show indicate?A. Tube chat campaign can never make it.B. TV programs at home are not appealing.C. The charm of the fireworks is hard to resist.D. Peoples desire to connect is stil
35、l alive.第5页共10页DA meteorite ( 陨石 ) flew fast across the sky and exploded over central Russia on Friday, raining fireballs over a vast area and causing a shock wave that smashed windows, damaged buildings and injured l,200 people.People heading to work in Chelyabinsk heard what sounded like an explos
36、ion, saw a bright light and then felt the shock wave.According to Russian space agency Roscosmos, the fireball, travelling at a speed of 30 km per second, had burnt very brightly across the horizon, leaving a long white trail that could be seen as far as 200 km away. Car alarms went off, thousands o
37、f windows shattered and mobile phone networks were disrupted.“I was driving to work, it was quite dark, but it suddenly became as bright as if it were day,” said Viktor Prokofiev, 36, a resident of Yekaterinburg in the Urals Mountains. “I felt like I was blinded by headlights.”The meteorite, which w
38、eighed about 20 tons and may have been made of iron, entered Earths atmosphere and broke apart 30-50 km above ground, according to Russias Academy of Sciences.When it entered the Earths atmosphere, the energy released was about several thousand tons, the academy said, the power of a small atomic wea
39、pon exploding.No deaths were reported, but the Emergencies Ministry said 20,000 rescue and clean-up workers were sent to the region after President Vladimir Putin told Emergencies Minister Vladimir Puchkov to ease the disruption and help the victims.The Interior Ministry said about l,200 people had
40、been injured, at least 200 of them children, and most from broken pieces of glass. “While events this big are rare, an impact that could cause damage and death could happen every century or so. Unfortunately there is absolutely nothing we can do to stop impacts.” 32. When did the meteorite incident
41、happen?A. At midnight.B. In the early morning.C. In the evening.D. In the late morning.33. According to the text, which of the following was caused by the meteorite explosion?A. Some deaths.B. Road accidents.C. Communication problems.D. Building collapse.34. Which of the following best describes the
42、 Russian governments response to the incident?A. A little slow but effective.B. Quick and serious.C. Cold and slow.D. Quick but ineffective.35. What can we infer about the loss caused by meteorites?A. It is nearly unavoidable.B. It happens every few years.C. It can be avoided.D. It is hard to estima
43、te.第二节（共5个小题；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。选项中有两项多余。第6页共10页School success means different things to different people. No matter what successmeans to you, strong study skills, confidence and goals are key components.36Therefore, why not try the following tips to achieve it?Organize yourse
44、lfWhen a student lacks organization, he struggles to complete schoolwork on time, or find time to study. 37 When you sit down to study, you need to organize your time well by allowing enough time for each task. You also need an organized backpack that allows you to transport materials to and from cl
45、asses.38Spending time with friends, working a part-time job and pursuing other interests has a place. However, you also need to leave time to achieve academic goals, or else your studies will be affected negatively. For example, working too many hours at a job reduces study and sleep time, possibly
46、meaning missed school and difficulty concentrating due to being tired.Look for supportWhether or not you struggle in school, a support network helps you succeed. So communicate with your teacher outside of class time to ask for help when you struggle.39 If your friends think school is a waste of tim
47、e, you may be influenced to think so.Go beyond the classroomLearning doesnt stop at the classroom doors. 40 When a topic in the classroom interests you, you should do a little research on your own. For example, set up your own experiment based on something you learned in science class.A. Never miss school.B. Balance act
