山东省莒县第二中学2020学年高二英语上学期元旦竞赛试题

山东省莒县第二中学2020学年高二英语上学期元旦竞赛试题考生须知：1.本试卷满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟2.必须在答题纸的对应答题位置上答题，写在其他地方无效。本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，每题1.5分，满分30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秒钟的时间来回来有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt? A. 19.15 B. 9.18 C. 9.15答案是C。1. What does the man want to do?A. Take photos. B. Buy a camera. C. Help the woman.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A noisy night B. Their life in town. C. A place of living.3. Where is the man now?A. On his way. B. In a restaurant. C. At home.4. What will Celia do?A. Find a player. B. Watch a game. C. Play basketball.5. What day is it when the conversation takes place?A. Saturday. B. Sunday. C. Monday.第二节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）请听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项种选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答6、7题。6. What is Sara going to do?A. Buy John a gift B. Give John a surprise C. Invite John to France7. What does the man think of Saras plan?A. Funny. B. Exciting. C. Strange.听下面一段，回答第8至9题8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter?A. She has to give up her travel plan.B. She wants to visit another city.C. She needs to put off her test.9. What does Diana want Peter to do?A. Help her with her study.B. Take a book to her friend.C. Teach a geography lesson.听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题。10. Why does the man call the woman?A. To tell her about her new job.B. To ask about her job programC. To plan a meeting with her.11. Who needs a new flat?A. Alex. B. Andrea. C. Miranda.12. Where is the woman now?A. In Baltimore. B. In New York. C. In Avon.听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。13. What does Jan consider most important when he judges a restaurant?A. Where the restaurant is.B. Whether the prices are low.C. How well the food is prepared.14. When did Jan begin to write for a magazine?A. After he came back to Sweden.B. Before he went to the United States.C. As soon as he got his first job in 1982.15. What may Jan do to find a good restaurant?A. Talk to people in the street.B. Speak to taxi drivers.C. Ask hotel clerks.16. What do we know about Jan?A. He cooks for a restaurant.B. He travels a lot for his work.C. He prefers American food.听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。17. What do we know about the Plaza Leon?A. Its a new building. B. Its a small town. C. Its a public place.18. When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon?A. Saturday nights. B. Sunday afternoons. C. Fridays and Saturdays.19. Which street is known for its food shops and markets?A. Via Del Mar Street. B. Fernando Street. C. Hernandes Street.20. Why does the speaker like Horatio Street best?A. It has an old stone surface.B. It is named after a writer.C. It has a famous university.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15个小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AAudrey Hepburn(奥黛丽赫本) won an Academy Award as Best Actress for her first major American movie, Roman Holiday, which was released in 1953. But she is remembered as much for her aid work as for her acting.Born in Belgium in 1929, Audreys father was British and her mother was Dutch. Audrey was sent to live at a British school for part of her childhood . During World War II, she lived and studied in the Netherlands. Her mother thought it would be safe from German attacks. Audrey studied dance as a teenager and during college. But when she returned to London after the war she realized she wasnt going to be a ballerina (芭蕾舞女演员). So she began taking acting parts in stage shows. Late she began to get small parts in movies.But it was Audrey Hepburns move to America in 1950s that brought her true fame. In 1951 she played the character “Gigi” in the Broadway play of the same name and received great critical praise. Two years later, Roman Holiday made her a star at the age of 24.Audrey Hepburn made more than 25 movies. Among her roles, the most popular one was Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffanys in 1961. Three years later she played Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady.She was married two times and had one child with each husband. In 1989, the UN Childrens Fund named Audrey a goodwill amassador. She travelled all over the world in support of UNICEF（联合国儿童基金会）projects. The UN agency said she was a tireless worker. She often gave 15 interviews a day to gain money and support for UNICEF projects.Audrey Hepburn often said her loyalty to UNICEF was the result of her experiences as a child during World War II. She said she knew what it was like to be starving and to be saved by international aid. She was a goodwill amassador until her death in 1993 from colon cancer.21In Paragraph 1, “her aid work”means _A winning an Academy Award as Best Actress.B taking acting parts in stage shows.C making her own movies.D acting as a goodwill amassador for UNICEF.22The reason why Audrey lived and studied in the Netherlands was that _.A She wanted to be a ballerina Bher parents were from BritainC it was safe there Dthe education there was excellent23We can know from the passage that _.A Audreys parents lived in Germany during World War IIB Audrey went to America in the 1950sCAudrey was made to give up dancingD the character “Gigi”in the Broadway play was her most popular role24_ is NOT mentioned in the passage about Audrey Hepburn.AMarriage B Identity CContribution DReligionBThe 14-year-old, Amit Dodani, a talented speaker and persuasive debater at school, suffered as a child from a speech disorder.He began working with a speech therapist (理疗师) when he was 6 years old, but it was his decision to try out for debate team at the end of seventh grade that helped him most.“That experience changed my life,” he wrote after his team went on to nationals. “It gave me hope, and helped me see my own true potential.”Since he launched MynameMystory last year, the site has attracted national and even international attention. Amits mom said her sons website is meant to send a message that no one is alone in their experience, showing how people overcame their challenges and how others can, too.“The big thing that clicked in Amit was the belief that people are really needed (to help each other) in this country,” she said. “I wasnt surprised he wanted to do this, because at such a young age he had this spirit in him.”In addition to the website, Amit also wanted to expand the idea of sharing stories. So he asked his friends and classmates to donate books to distribute to local hospitals. He hoped to collect perhaps 1,000, but in just two weeks, he received more than 2,300 donations.“There was an absolute connection between the website and books,” Amit said. “But books are something that can really make a difference to someone who is in the hospital and cant go to school.”Amit said hes hoping to organize a large live event for MynameMystory at the end of this year at Chaminade High School in West Hills. Those who shared their stories on the website will be invited to speak and encourage others to share their stories of overcoming challenges.“Were hoping for big things,” Amit said. “We have a lot of events planned out for the future. The goal is basically to inspire people in a different way.”25. Whats the purpose of Amits setting up the website MynameMystory ?A. To attract national and international attention.B. To show others how he overcame his challenges.C. To encourage people to take part in debating.D. To deliver his idea that people can help each other.26. Why did Amit decide to donate books to sick children?A. They are not allowed to visit the website.B. Website and books have no connection.C. They shouldnt be left out in studies.D. Books have a special influence on them.27. Whats the main idea of the text?A. Amit never stops working for his dream.B. A young boy is helping others in his own way.C. Dont ignore the small things in life.D. MynameMystory helps build up self-confidence.CA European Union program is letting blind people experience famous paintings for the first time. It uses three dimensional (3-D) printing to re-create famous paintings so they can be touched.One painting printed with the new technology is Gustav Klimts “The Kiss.” It is a popular attraction at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria. The painting shows a man and a woman standing in a field filled with flowers. They are wearing gold robes and have their arms around each other. The man leans down to kiss the woman.Klimt finished the painting in 1908. Until now, people who had trouble seeing could not appreciate the artwork. But thanks to the reproduction they can touch the piece and feel the ridges and depressions. Andreas Reichinger started making 3-D versions of artwork in 2020. He said this reproduction was his most difficult project because the couples robes are so detailed.Dominika Raditsch is a blind museum visitor. She touched the reproduction. As she moved her hands around it she said, ”Exactly, can you see these? There are so many details.“ Raditsch said she can imagine what the original painting looks like when she touches the reproduction. “Its somehow round. You can feel it. It comes with it. And in many places its so smooth. And then I think to myself: it probably shines too!” Raditsch said.The Belvedere is not the only museum to have 3-D versions of its artwork. Some of the pieces at the Prado, in Madrid, Spain, have reproductions that can be touched. But the piece in Vienna has one special part: it is made with widely available 3-D printing technology. That means one day, blind art fans anywhere in the world could download the source files and print the reproductions themselves.28. What is ”The kiss”?A. A European Union project.B. A popular painting.C. A 3-D technology.D. A famous museum.29. Why did Reichinger say this reproduction was difficult to finish?A. The painting was reproduced detailedly.B. The original artwork was made in 1908.C. Blind art fans cant download the source.D. The 3-D technology is not available.30. How did Raditsch feel when she first touched the reproduction?A. Awkward. B. Puzzled. C. Excited. D. Nervous.31. What is the best title for the text?A. A European Union Program for Museum VisitorsB. 3-D Printing Lets Blind Experience Famous PaintingC. How to Reproduce the World-famous PaintingsD. A Special Museum for Art Fans in Vienna, AustriaDYou are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing(内化)your victimization. The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others. Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they dont let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they dont blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth. Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish (沉溺)in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others-and even themselves-to feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives. In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life. In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have a fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are. 32. What does the word “They” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?A. Opportunities and problems. B. People and things around you. C. Creators and their choices. D. Victims and their sufferings. 33. According to Paragraph 2, creators _. A. seem willing to experience failures in lifeB. possess the ability to predict future life C. have potential to create something newD. handle ups and downs of life wisely 34. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Creators and victims are masters of their lives.B. Creators and victims face quite different things in life.C. Victims can influence more people than creators.D. Compared with victims, creators are more emotional.35. The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that _.A. people need family support to deal with challengers in lifeB. strong attachment to sufferings in life pulls people into victimsC. it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their painsD. ones experiences determine his attitude toward life第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）选项中有两项是多余的。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。Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain SharpEveryone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bitand that can be a very annoying thing. 36 Read on for some techniques worth trying.37People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimers disease (早老性痴呆症), according to a recent study. 38 Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. Theres evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.Go for a walkMildly raised glucose (葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain. 39Learn something newTake a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. 40 Or go dancing with your friends.A. Focus on the future.B. This can be especially harmful to the aged.C. It should be something like learning gardening.D. So take a few minutes each day to think about your future.E. But dont worry if your schedule isnt filled with life-changing events.F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.G. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.三、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Hello, Mr. Wi-Fi. Life without you is next to impossible. Were happy to sing your name from morning till evening, sometimes till dawn. 41 I know you help me, sometimes youre making me do things with 42 attention. Many times I promise myself that Ill 43 my feelings towards you, but youre 44 me closer and closer Youve entered both my home and my 45 . Youre just a window for our 46 and information. But we people arent 47 only with the window. So we open all our 48 for you. Is this a(n) 49 or some kind of attachment? If this is an illness, is it curable? And if this is an attachment will you 50 me to the lifelong togetherness?We want you all days. Cant you take a few days off so that both you and I can 51 ? Youre a poisonnot a slow one but a super 52 poison which holds our mind and makes us dance 53 its tune. Nowadays youre so 54 that anyone can buy and make you our 55 . Youll never be bothered about our health but well 56 be concerned about your “health”. Because you accompany us everywhere and never let us be alone.If you were a 57 person made of flesh and blood (血肉之躯) would we love you the same? You 58 us with your numerous talents and we even cant get rid of you. Were all your 59 . Sometimes I wonder how people in the previous generations 60 , but if they did why cant we?41A. Now that B. Only if C. Though D. When42A. praised B. increased C. focused D. divided43A. keep on B. bring back C. approve of D. give up44A. drawing B. pushing C. forcing D. observing45A. space B. soul C. society D. workplace46A. entertainment B. argument C. expansion D. struggle47A. strict B. satisfied C. generous D. busy48A. thoughts B. eyes C. exits D. doors49A. disease B. inspiration C. routine D. situation50A. recommend B. instruct C. promise D. adapt51A. persist B. relax C. progress D. balance52A. raw B. new C. strong D. fast53A. to B. against C. from D. within54A. affordable B. valuable C. conventional D. attractive55A. addition B. expert C. companion D. instrument56A. sometimes B. al