福建省南安市侨光中学2021-2022学年高二上学期第一次阶段考英语试题 含答案

2021年秋季南安市侨光中学高二年第1次阶段考

英语试卷

（本试卷分第I卷和第II卷, 共10页; 试卷总分150分，考试时间120分钟）

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第I卷 （共85分）

第一部分  听力（共两节，满分30分）

 第一节

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. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter.

2. Where does the conversation most probably take place?

A. In the supermarket. B. In a clothing shop. C. In the hospital.

3. What does the man mean?

A. He doesn’t have any cash.

B. He will lend the money.

C. He also wants to buy the book.

4. What kind of room will the man live in?

A. A big single room. B. A double room. C. A suite.

5. How does the man feel?

A. Calm. B. Upset. C. Satisfied.

第二节

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 time is the woman’s appointment with Professor Brown?

A. 2:45. B. 3:05. C. 3:15.

7. What may Sophia be doing now?

A. Having a class.

B. Sleeping in her dorm.

C. Talking with Professor Brown.

听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. What did the man do over the weekend?

A. He saw a film.

B. He met the woman.

C. He surfed the Internet.

9. What aspect of new movies does the woman dislike?

A. The storyline. B. The scenes.  C. The special effects.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. Which of the following affects the express charge?

A. The weight. B. The distance. C. Ways of packing.

11.How does the man choose to send the package?

A. By land. B. By sea. C. By air.

12. How much does the man pay in total?

A. $9. B. $13. C. $17.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A. Changing bad habits.

B. What to eat for dinner.

C. The plan of losing weight.

14. When did the woman have a checkup?

A. Today. B. Last week. C. Last month.

15. What food does the man finally give the woman?

A. Dried banana chips. B. A chocolate shake. C. A hamburger.

16. How can we describe the woman?

A. She is healthy.

B. She lacks perseverance.

C. She can’t get tempted easily.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. Why doesn’t Susan refuse the nightshift?

A. She can develop her skills.

B. She can get more money.

C. She can talk to her workmates.

18. What kind of novel does Susan like most?

A. Romance novels. B. Detective novels. C. Science fiction.

19. How does Susan keep herself awake at night?

A. By talking to others. B. By reading novels. C. By drinking coffee.

20. How long can Susan rest after every nightshift?

A. For half a day. B. For one day. C. For two days.

第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）

第一节  （共11小题; 每小题2.5分，满分27.5分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 （A 、B 、C  和 D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Whenever we see a button, we are eager to press it because we know something will happen. This is true in most cases, for example on a doorbell and on the “on/off” button on the TV. But some buttons are actually fake, like the “close” button on a lift.

Many people are in the habit of pressing the “close” button because they don’t have the patience to wait for the lift doors to shut. But lifts’ “close” buttons are a complete scam, at least in the US—the doors will not close any faster no matter how hard you press.

It started in the 1990s when the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in the US, making sure that all lifts stayed open long enough so that people with disabilities could enter. Only US firefighters and repairmen can use the buttons to speed up the door-closing process if they have a code or special keys.

But to normal lift riders, the buttons aren’t completely useless. According to psychologists, fake buttons can actually make you feel better by offering you a sense of control.

“Perceived (能够感知的) control is very important. It reduces stress and increases well-being,” Ellen J. Langer, a psychology professor, said, “Having a lack of control is associated with depression.”

Experts have revealed that a lot of buttons that don’t do anything exist in our lives for this same purpose. For example, many offices in the US have fake thermostats (温度调节器) because people tend to feel better when they think they can control the temperature in their workspace.

But psychologists found it interesting that even when people are aware of these little “white lies”, they still continue to push fake buttons because as long as the doors eventually close, it is considered to be worth the effort.

“That habit is here to stay,” John Kounios, a psychology professor, said, ‘‘Even though I have real doubts about the traffic light buttons, I always press them. After all, I’ve got nothing else to do while waiting. So why not press the button in the hope that this one will work?”

21. What was the author’s main purpose in writing the article?

 A. To analyze the functions of fake buttons.

 B. To describe some different kinds of fake buttons.

 C. To explain the advantages and disadvantages of fake buttons.

 D. To explore people’ different habits when it comes to pushing buttons.

22. What does the underlined word “scam” probably mean?

 A. Tool. B. Button. C. Trick. D. Mistake.

23. According to John Kounios, people who press fake buttons ______.

 A. should give up this habit 

 B. probably do so to kill time

 C. don’t know that what they press is fake 

 D. consider what they do to be meaningless

B

Faced with a decreasing population and dropping workforce, Japan has been increasingly turning to robots for help. Over the years, the androids have been employed to perform a large number of human tasks, including building products and providing care and companionship for the elderly. The latest addition to the Japanese “workforce” may be Model-T. Designed by Telexistence Inc., this seven-foot-tall robot is currently undergoing trials restocking (补充货源) sandwiches, drinks, and ready meals on shelves at select locations of local convenience store chains Lawson and FamilyMart.

Telexistence has received funding from technology investment company Softbank Group and cell phone service operator KDDI in Japan, with overseas investors including European passenger aircraft maker Airbus Ventures. It named its robot Model-T, a nod to the Ford Motor car that began the age of mass motoring a century ago.

Compared with the warehouse robots being used by companies like Walmart and Amazon, which are only able to accomplish single, repeated tasks, Model-T has a much wider range of movement and can be used to restock objects of various sizes, making it ideal for convenience and grocery stores.

“It is able to grasp or pick and place objects of several different shapes and sizes into different locations,” Matt Komatsu, head of business development and operations at Telexistence Inc., told CNN Business. However, Model-T is not self-controlled. Instead, it is operated by human “pilots” wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset and special gloves, which allow them to feel the product the robot is holding in their hands and guide it to the right shelf. Since the video connection between the robot and the human operator has a mere 50 milliseconds delay, the navigation (导航) process is smooth. Telexistence says the VR-controlled androids are easier to develop and repair. They are also ten times cheaper than self-controlled robots, which require complex programming

Though Model-T appears to have passed the trials, it is not quite ready to enter the labor force. Besides being a lot slower than human labour, it is also only able to lift packaged items, and cannot grasp loose items such as fruits and vegetables. Telexistence hopes to introduce a faster Model-T within the next two years.

24. What is the main reason for the invention of Model-T?

A. The shortage of labour force. 

B. The demands of senior citizens.

C. The development of technology.

D. The appeal of convenience stores.

25. What’s the hidden message behind the name Model-T?

A. It is an updated version of Ford Motor. 

B. It may create a new age like Ford Motor.

C. Its design is as fashionable as Ford Motor.

D. Its connection with Ford Motor is inseparable.

26. What can we learn about Model-T according to Paragraph 4?

A. It doesn’t need repairs. 

B. It performs tasks automatically.

C. It requires complex programming. 

D. It depends largely on human’s operation.

27. What does the last paragraph mainly discuss about Model-T?

A. Its applications. B. Its advantages. C. Its limitations. D. Its functions.

C

The human face is a remarkable piece of work. The astonishing variety of facial features helps people recognize each other and is vital to the formation of complex societies. So is the face’s ability to send emotional signals, whether through an unconscious red face or the trick of a false smile. People spend much of their waking lives reading faces, for signs of attraction, hatred, trust and fraud. They also spend plenty of time trying to hide true feelings or intentions.

Technology is rapidly catching up with the human ability to read faces. In America facial recognition is used by churches to track worshippers’ attendance; in Britain, by shop owners to spot past thieves. In China, it confirms the identities of ride-hailing drivers, permits tourists to enter attractions and lets people pay for things with a smile. Apple’s new iPhone is expected to use it to unlock the home screen.

Set against human skills, such applications might seem incremental (增值的). Some breakthroughs, such as flight or the Internet, obviously transform human abilities; facial recognition seems only to encode(编码) them. Although faces are unique to individuals, they are also public, so technology does not, at first sight, interfere with (干预) something that is private. And yet the ability to record, store and analyze images of faces cheaply, quickly and on a vast scale promises one day to bring about great changes to opinions of privacy, fairness and trust.

Start with privacy. One big difference between faces and other biometric data, such as fingerprints, is that they work at a distance. Anyone with a phone can take a picture for facial-recognition programs to use. Facebook's bank of facial images cannot be used by others, but the Silicon Valley giant could obtain pictures of visitors to a car showroom, say, and later use facial recognition to serve them ads for cars. Law-enforcement agencies now have a powerful weapon in their ability to track criminals, but at enormous potential cost to citizens’ privacy.

The face is not just a name-tag. It shows a lot of other information—and machines can read that, too. Again, that promises benefits. Some firms are analyzing faces to provide automated diagnoses(诊断) of rare genetic diseases, far earlier than would otherwise be possible. Systems that measure emotion may give autistic(孤独症的) people a grasp of social signals they find difficult.

28. What do we learn about facial recognition from the passage?

 A. It is applied to catch thieves by police.

 B. It is widely applied by Chinese in many fields.

 C. It has been applied by Apple to unlock home screen.

 D. It is applied to track worshippers by American churches.

29. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?

 A. Facial recognition will cause great changes to minds.

 B. Facial expressions are not only unique but also public.

 C. Flight and the Internet surely transform human abilities.

 D. Facial recognition has just the same effects as other breakthroughs.

30. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?

 A. The face is superior to other biometric data.

 B. People can keep a balance between face and privacy.

 C. The fingerprint is a powerful weapon in tracking criminals.

 D. The face has shown many benefits especially in medicine.

31. What is the best title of the passage?

 A. Reading faces. B. Scientific breakthroughs .

 C. Nowhere to hide.  D. Human facial expressions.

第二节   七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。

   You put a great deal of effort into reaching college of your dreams. It’s time to get started. But what’s next? The beginning of college life can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adapt to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience.

   To save time and money, use the college’s bus system. Taking the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most college towns.    32  It’s also a good way to be environmentally aware.

      33   You might not even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost a lot. Try buying used textbooks -- it’s a good way to save money and serve the purpose as well.

   Never look on college life as endless parties and social activities. There is a whole lot more to college if you’re serious about graduating.   34 

   Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your studies. If the dorm(寝室) doesn’t suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. ___35___ Find a quiet area, like the library, to study. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise.

   Be mindful of your diet. Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat.    36  . The “freshman 15” is real, which refers to many college students gain at least 15 pounds during the freshman year.

   While electives(选修课程) can be helpful when you figure out your major, you shouldn’t entirely rely on them. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. Having too much on your plate can hurt your grades.

A. Take relaxed attitudes to your diet.

B. Don’t take part in too many after-class activities.

C. Avoid the foods that are processed or high in sugar.

D. Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts.

E. You won’t have to locate or afford a place to park either.

F. The best location for your studies isn’t always your dorm.

G. Having a good college experience is all about balancing study and fun.

第三部分 完形填空（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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A few weeks ago, I surfed the Internet and came across a book called The Debt to Pleasure. At first sight, I   37  , immediately, to own it. Its structure was novel and it had won wide   38  among readers.

But before I could   39   the Buy Now button, a tiny inner voice   40  the library, the library, which was simply three blocks from my apartment. I searched the catalog（目录）of the library and sure enough, "   41  " now. However, by the time the book was borrowed, I couldn't say with   42  that I would love it. This worn, yellow-papered object was just so   43  . No matter how promising our first   44  was, my initial(最初的) desire   45  sank. When the book was   46  , I walked to the library and   47  it into the Returns box. Once reshelved, it would   48  for others. I sighed and walked off. It had never   49  me from the very beginning.

One thing I should mention: I did end up loving The Debt to Pleasure, I loved it so much that I finally ordered a copy of my own. The library book does   50  me the cost of a paperback, but it just delivers a temporary satisfaction, one that can't promise forever   51  . Live your life fully, for our lives are only lent to us and can't be owned forever.

37．A．decided B．tried C．arranged D．stopped

38．A．sympathy B．judgment C．recognition D．adaptation

39．A．spot B．click C．untie D．strike

40．A．defended B．conveyed C．confirmed D．insisted

41．A．accessible B．affordable C．available D．dynamic

42．A．patience B．certainty C．relief D．honesty

43．A．unique B．vivid C．plain D．attractive

44．A．response B．adventure C．interaction D．meeting

45．A．frequently B．gradually C．consequently D．normally

46．A．due B．extra C．missing D．out

47．A．abandoned B．donated C．dropped D．lost

48．A．apply B．exchange C．cheer D．head

49．A．appealed to B．belonged to C．turned to D．depended on

50．A．save B．offer C．paid D．prepare

51．A．success B．achievement C．freedom D．ownership

第II卷 （共65分）

第四部分  英语知识运用 （共两节，满分25分）

第一节  单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

请按汉语或首字母提示填入单词的正确形式，每空仅填一词。

52. The little town was __________ (建立) by English settlers in 1790.

53. She has __________ (奉献) all her life to benefiting the poor.

54. To some degree, only those who are __________ (有雄心的) can have their own careers.

55. The Art Gallery of Ontario has the world’s largest ___________(收藏) of sculptures by Henry Moore.

56. He often dreamed of ___________ (退休) in England and settling down in this country.

57. A wedding ring is a s             of forever love between a married couple.

58. How can you c             Jack to accept our idea now that he is so stubborn?

59. I would a             it if you could take my application into consideration.

60. The policy is partly to b           for causing the worst unemployment in Europe.

61. The area can be easily worked out if you know the l          and the width.

第二节  语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

   The Internet makes shopping at home convenient. However, for many, the attraction of shopping can turn into    62     addiction. Experts believe there is a danger that online shopping can develop into a mental illness.

   Researchers from the Hannover Medical School have termed the illness “Buying Shopping Disorder” (BSD). The researchers say this condition should be recognized by the medical profession as an illness and should not    63    (simple) be classed as one of    64____  (vary) “impulse control”(冲动控制) disorders. Dr. Megan said: “It really is time to accumulate further knowledge about BSD on the Internet.”

   Last month, Dr. Megan and her team    65    (carry) out a research on earlier studies on shopping. Their research focused on 122 patients    66    sought treatment for BSD. Dr. Megan said five percent of people might suffer    67    BSD. Younger people are more likely    ____68    (develop) it. They also have greater levels of    69    (anxious) and depression. People with BSD exhibit negative behaviors. These include    70    (spend) large amounts of money on things they don’t need, keeping and never using things they order, buying things for instant satisfaction, and ending up in debt. BSD can destroy    71    (they) marriages, relationships and mental health.

笫四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分）

第一节  应用文写作（满分15分）

假定你是李华。你从互联网上看到一个国际中学生家教组织将面向中国招聘兼职中文家教(tutor)的广告，欢迎中国学生参加，请用英文写一封电子邮件申请参加。

要点：1. 自我介绍；

      2. 参加意图；

      3. 希望获准。

注意：1. 词数 80 左右,邮件的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Sir or Madam,

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

第二节 读后续写（满分25分）

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I was in my room, unwilling to head to the community theatre with “my brother” Henry. He was just adopted by my parents recently. I was not in the mood for being onstage with him.

“Kirstie, come here," my mom called. Following her voice, I found her outside the bathroom, holding a wet book. She gave the book a shake. "Henry's book was in the bathtub. Did you put it there?” She glared at me, something she never did before Henry came to our home. I didn't wet his book on purpose. Tears of hurt clouded my eyes. Worse still, she promised to buy him a new copy. My heart ached. Henry was stealing my mother's love. He was ruining my life.

Meanwhile, Henry was just nearby, absorbed in working on a complicated rope knot（绳结）as usual. Why did a boy like him do the girly work? Far from manly!

Soon, it was time to have to set off to the community theatre. As Henry walked ahead of us to the car, my mom took me aside and said in a low voice, "It's the first time for Henry to be onstage. Be kind to him, Honey. I nodded but sighed. Being kind didn't use to be hard. But after Henry moved in, everything felt different. The theatre used to be a special place for my parents and me. With Henry involved, it didn't seem so special any more.

Finally, it was our stage time. My heart beat wildly. I forgot my annoyance at Henry for a while. As we kids lined up, ready to act out our short play, I realized how loosely I had tied the drawstring（束带）on my skirt. Sure enough, my skirt began to drop. Laughter from the audience could be heard, and even though I was wearing shorts under my skirt, I could feel my face burst into flames. However, my hands were full. If only someone could help me out!

注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Right then, Henry sensed my embarrassment._____________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

After the performance, I found Henry and tapped him on the arm thankfully.____________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2021年秋南安市侨光中学高二年第1次阶段考

英语参考答案

听    力（共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分）

1-5 CBACB   6-10 BAACA  11-15 CBACA    16-20 BBACB 

阅读理解（共16小题;每小题2.5分，满分40分）

21-23 ACB       24-27 ABDC  28-31 BADC    32-36 EDGFC

完形填空（共 15小题;每小题1分，满分15分）

37-41 ACBDC    42-46 BCDBA  47-51 CDBAD

单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

52. founded  53. devoted   54. ambitious  55. collection 56. retiring

57. symbol  58. convince   59. appreciate  60. blame 61. length

语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

62. an      63. simply       64. varied / various 65. carried  66. who/that   

67. from      68. to develop   69. anxiety     70. spending 71. their

应用文写作（满分15分）

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am Li Hua, a senior high school student in China. I happened to read the advertisement that you’ve posted on the Internet, employing Chinese students as part-time Chinese tutors. I am interested in it. I know that you welcome students from China and I’d like to get the job.

For me, Chinese is my native language for 9 years with a good command of spoken English as well as written English. I’m willing to help foreigners learn Chinese well and introduce Chinese culture to the world as well.

I hope I’ll be accepted as a member of yours. I’m in genuine anticipation of your early reply.

Yours,

Li Hua

读后续写 （满分25分）

Right then, Henry sensed my embarrassment. He immediately came to my aid. He pulled up my skirt and skillfully tied the drawstring with a beautiful knot. Seeing what Henry did for me, something deep in my mind began to change. It seemed as if my cold heart began to melt slowly and my annoyance at him gradually gave way to guilt. I regretted having treated him as a stranger. While my mind was wandering, our performance time came. It turned out a great success, thunderous applause filling the whole theatre.

After the performance, I found Henry and tapped him on the arm thankfully. “Thanks,” I said with a grateful smile on my face. I had to admit that but for his timely help, I would have been extremely embarrassed. Without his knotting skill, the performance would have been quite different. “KNOT a problem. You are my sister,” he grinned innocently, saying humorously. Surrounded by the cheerful atmosphere, I felt a flood of warmth of a big family. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to have a new person in my corner of the world after all.