英语高考全国卷二试卷

Part I Listening Comprehension (25 points)
Section A
In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
1. A) The man has a problem with his bike.
B) The woman is going to buy a new bike.
C) The man is a good mechanic.
D) The woman doesn't know much about bikes.
2. A) They are at a train station.
B) They are at a restaurant.
C) They are at a bookstore.
D) They are at a hospital.
3. A) The woman doesn't like the book.
B) The man has already read the book.
C) The woman is going to borrow the book.
D) The man is going to buy a new book.
4. A) The man is a teacher.
B) The woman is a student.
C) The man is a doctor.
D) The woman is a nurse.
5. A) The man is good at playing the piano.
B) The woman is going to learn to play the piano.
C) The man doesn't think the piano is difficult.
D) The woman doesn't want to learn to play the piano.
6. A) They are discussing a movie.
B) They are talking about a book.
C) They are planning a trip.
D) They are arguing about something.
7. A) The man is a singer.
B) The woman is a dancer.
C) The man is going to be a dancer.
D) The woman is going to be a singer.
8. A) The man is late for school.
B) The woman is teaching a class.
C) The man is waiting for the bus.
D) The woman is driving to school.
9. A) The man is a musician.
B) The woman is a singer.
C) The man is playing the guitar.
D) The woman is playing the piano.
10. A) They are discussing a job offer.
B) They are talking about a business plan.
C) They are planning a vacation.
D) They are arguing about money.
Section B
In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
Passage 1
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) It was a sunny day.
B) It was a rainy day.
C) It was a snowy day.
D) It was a cloudy day.
12. A) The man and the woman were on a vacation.
B) The man and the woman were on a business trip.
C) The man and the woman were at home.
D) The man and the woman were in a restaurant.
13. A) The man and the woman had a car accident.
B) The man and the woman got lost.
C) The man and the woman were attacked by a bear.
D) The man and the woman were caught in a storm.
Passage 2
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) The woman is a teacher.
C) The woman is a lawyer.
D) The woman is a journalist.
15. A) The woman's job is too stressful.
B) The woman's job is too boring.
C) The woman's job is too demanding.
D) The woman's job is too dangerous.
16. A) The woman is going to quit her job.
B) The woman is going to change her job.
C) The woman is going to ask for a raise.
D) The woman is going to take a vacation.
Passage 3
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) The man is a chef.
B) The man is a farmer.
C) The man is a teacher.
D) The man is a musician.
18. A) The man's family owns a restaurant.
B) The man's family owns a farm.
C) The man's family owns a school.
D) The man's family owns a music studio.
19. A) The man loves to cook.
B) The man loves to farm.
D) The man loves to play music.
20. A) The man wants to open his own restaurant.
B) The man wants to start a farm.
C) The man wants to become a teacher.
D) The man wants to start a music studio.
Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)
Section A
Read the following four passages, and answer the questions after each passage.
Passage 1
People have different ways of learning. Some people learn by reading, others by listening, and still others by doing. For example, if you want to learn to play the piano, you can read books about playing the piano, you can listen to someone playing the piano, or you can take lessons from a piano teacher. All these methods are good, but the best way to learn is by doing.
When you learn by doing, you are using your hands, your eyes, and your ears. You are also using your brain. When you learn by doing, you are not just memorizing information; you are understanding it. When you understand something, you can remember it for a long time.
If you want to learn to speak a new language, you can read books about the language, you can listen to people speaking the language, or you can take lessons from a language teacher. But the best way to learn a new language is by practicing speaking it. When you practice speaking, you are using your mouth and your tongue. You are also using your ears to listen to yourself. This helps you to learn the sounds of the language and to speak it correctly.
Learning by doing is the best way to learn anything. It is the most effective way to learn. It is also the most enjoyable way to learn.
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the passage above.
21. What is the best way to learn according to the passage?
A) Reading
B) Listening
C) Doing
D) Talking
22. Why is learning by doing the best way to learn?
A) Because it is the most effective way.
B) Because it is the most enjoyable way.
C) Because it uses all your senses.
D) Because it helps you to understand and remember information.
23. How can you learn to speak a new language?
A) By reading books about the language.
B) By listening to people speaking the language.
C) By taking lessons from a language teacher.
D) By practicing speaking the language.
24. What are the benefits of learning by doing?
A) It is more effective than other methods.
B) It is more enjoyable than other methods.
C) It uses all your senses.
D) All of the above.
25. What is the main idea of the passage?
A) Reading is the best way to learn.
B) Listening is the best way to learn.
C) Doing is the best way to learn.
D) Talking is the best way to learn.
Section B
Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the words given below. Each word can be used once or not at all.
Why are some people more successful than others? Many people believe
that success is due to hard work and talent. However, there is another factor that plays a crucial role in achieving success: _26_.
_27_ are those who are constantly striving to improve themselves. They set goals, create plans, and work diligently to achieve them. They are not afraid of failure and view it as a learning opportunity. They are
_28_ and persistent in their efforts.
On the other hand, there are people who are _29_. They lack ambition and are not willing to put in the necessary effort. They often make excuses and blame others for their lack of success. They are not open to learning and do not seek out new opportunities.
To achieve success, it is important to be _30_. You should set goals, work hard, and never give up. Remember, success is not just about luck; it is about your efforts and determination.
26. ___________
27. ___________
28. ___________
29. ___________
30. ___________
Part III Writing (25 points)
Imagine you are planning a school trip to a nearby national park. Write a letter to your school principal to explain why you think this trip would be beneficial for the students. In your letter, you should:
1. Mention the purpose of the trip.
2. Explain the benefits of the trip.
3. Suggest a few activities that could be included in the trip.
4. Conclude by asking the principal to approve the trip.
You should write about 100 words on Answer Sheet 2.
Remember the following points:
- Do not use your own name.
- Do not write the address.
- Begin your letter with "Dear Principal..."
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