2020版高二英语下学期期末考试试题 (I).doc

2020版高二英语下学期期末考试试题 (I)一、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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。For some travelers, a typical hotel room is a bit boring. Here are the worlds several strangest hotels.The MirrorcubeThe Mirrorcube is hung on a tree trunk and covered in mirrors. It acmodates two people at a time, with a double bed, a small bathroom and a living room. Access to the room is by a rope bridge connected to the next tree. Hidden among the trees, the mirrors provide a 360-degree view of the surroundings.ICEHOTELICEHOTEL is the worlds largest hotel made from snow and ice. Guests can sleep in a bed made of snow and ice, at temperatures around -5 . The entire building melts and gets reconstructed every year. Each November, a team of architects rebuilds the rooms from several hundred tons of ice. If your ideal vacation consists of walking around in snow pants and furs, ICEHOTEL is worth your visit.Marmara AntalyaMarmara Antalya provides guests with a constantly changing view. Floating in a pool of 478 tons of water and aided by six electric motors, it turns a full 360 degrees on its foundation several times a day.Tianzi HotelBuilt in xx, this 10-floor building is shaped like Fu, Lu and Shou the symbols of Chinese gods of fortune, prosperity and longevity.Shou, on the left, is holding a peach that contains a suite(套房). Guests can enter the hotel through his right foot. If you are in China and near the Tianzi Hotel, visit it or stay a night because you have the opportunity to rest in the worlds largest image hotel.1. What is the character of the Mirrorcube?A. It is a tree-house hotel.B. It is shaped like a statue.C. It is different every year.D. It turns 360 degrees.2. Which hotel is built on the water?A. The Mirrorcube B. ICEHOTEL C. Marmara Antalya D. Tianzi Hotel3. What is unique to Tianzi Hotel?A. It has a long history.B. It is a 10-floor building.C. It represents good fortune.D. It is the largest image hotel.BGrowing up, I always hid my thumbs in my fists because of their unusual shape. Admittedly, they do look more like big toes instead of thumbs and from an early age, my thumbs earned a nickname “toe thumbs”. Then, while I was in high school, I worked as a cashier in a store. One day, while I was checking out a sweet old lady, she suddenly grabbed (抓住) my hands and said in a thick Polish accent, “You are Polish! Look at those beautiful Polish thumbs! They match mine!” She raised her hands and showed me her thumbs that looked exactly like mine! She grabbed and held my hands again and said, “Be proud of those thumbs and the history of your heritage (传承) that es with them!”Ill never forget that 30-second conversation with a stranger that forever changed my view of a part of me I once was embarrassed by and now embrace. Tonight, as I sat with my Samuel, he looked down at my hand and said, “ Mommy! Our thumbs match!” I smiled and answered, “Yes, they do. Those are strong Polish thumbs! Be proud of them!”I no longer hide my thumbs in my fists. Im happy that my child will carry on a piece of our heritage. I hope my son will never hide his thumbs like I did. I hope he will be proud of their “unusualness” and the history behind them. He carries on a unique part of me (and all the generations before me) and that for me will always be beautiful!4. Which of the following might the author experience because of her thumbs?A. Great hardships in life.B. Being admired by her friends.C. Unexpected kindness from others.D. Being teased by surrounding people.5. What did the author and the old woman have in mon?A. They had the same appearance.B. Their ancestors came from Poland.C. Their thumbs and toes looked the same.D. They felt the same towards their thumbs.6. What does the underlined word “embrace” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Be ashamed of. B. Be curious about.C. Accept willingly. D. Bear bravely.7. What is the best title for this text?A. Polish thumbs B. Polish mannersC. A heritage of beauty D. Say no to embarrassmentCIf you are standing in front of an iceberg (冰山), it might look like the largest thing youve seen. However, youre still only seeing the small part above the water. About 90 percent of the iceberg is below the water. The same idea relates to culture, Amy Melendez explained.Amy teaches English and trains English educators in Washington. She works at a number of schools, including Northern Virginia munity College and Georgetown University. She said that many students and teachers mistakenly think culture is just the things that are easy to see, like food, music, clothing and holidays. But she said that most culture is represented in what cannot be seen: peoples expectations, beliefs and values.So she brings lessons about this into the classroom. She teaches learners how to understand and value cultural differences and municate more effectively with people from other cultures.Like Amy, Michelle Stabler is an English educator who has taught intercultural munication. Currently, she is a professor of Columbia University in New York City.Both Amy and Michelle explained that the subject of cultural understanding is a natural part of language teaching. They noted that language and culture are inseparable: words and expressions have cultural origins.They also said that cultural tolerance helps learners feel safe in the classroom. Michelle explained, In other words, they dont have to worry that people are going to criticize (批评) who they are or the things that they value most and believe in. This gives students the freedom to focus their energy on learning the language without the concern that these things that are so important to them are going to be questioned。”8. What does the text mainly discuss?A. Why cultural differences exist.B. Cultural issues in English classes.C. How an iceberg es into being.D. Problems caused by cultural differences.9. What does the author indicate by mentioning “an iceberg”?A. Theres always hidden danger in the sea.B. Culture plays an important role in our life.C. Culture is not always so obvious as it seems.D. Culture should be viewed from different angles.10. What do we know about Amy and Michelle?A. They are English learners.B. They teach at the same university.C. They are divided on teaching theories.D. They hold the same view on language teaching.11. According to Michelle, cultural tolerance_.A. is the basis for language learningB. helps students learn better in classC. helps improve safety on the campusD. makes students feel free to express themselvesDThe American pany Amazon opened its first Amazon Go store recently in the state of Washington after more than a year of testing. The store does not require you to stand in a checkout line or someone to process your payment. You simply need an app on a mobile device. People with the app can enter the store, choose the products they want and then leave the store with them.You first need to download the Amazon Go app. Once you are inside, hundreds of cameras and electronic sensors follow your movements and record all the products chosen. The products are then placed in the apps virtual shopping cart (虚拟购物车). If you decide against buying one or more products before leaving the store, the software automatically removes those items from its memory. At the end of the visit, the customer just walks out of the store with all the desired products. Payment is made automatically through the app, which is linked to the buyers credit card.The first Amazon Go is a small food market, selling mainly ready-to-eat products and drinks. It sits on the first floor of amazons headquarters (总部) in Seattle。“Its such a weird experience,” shopper Lisa Doyle said. “Because you feel like you re stealing when you go out the door.”Another visitor, Paul Fan, said he tested the technology by turning off his smart phone, taking some products and then putting them where they did not belong. He said the app was not fooled and still recognized all the correct Items.Peter Gray said he was pleased with the new shopping experience. “Just being able to walk out and not interact with anyone was amazing,” he said.Even though there is no need for cashiers to take payments, Amazon Go does employ workers some prepare food, while others refill product supplies and assist customers.12. What can we learn about the Amazon Go store?A. It is checkout-free.B. It is actually a virtual shop.C. It will sure suffer from thefts.D. It needs no worker for its operation.13. If you shop at the amazon Go store, you_.A. can return products if neededB. can simply buy food and drinkC. can pay with your smart phoneD. can carry your products with a cart14. What does the underlined word “weird” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Strange. B. Painful. C. Wonderful. D. Rewarding.15. How does the author introduce the shopping experiences?A. By offering analyses. B. By giving examples.C. By making parisons. D. By describing processes.第二节：（共5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。选项中有两项为多余选项。If youre feeling stressed or anxious, youre probably carrying a lot of baggage that you dont really need. Simplifying your existence can help you focus on whats really important and get rid of whats not. 16 . Over-thinking.Sure, theres value in considering all of your choices and in planning ahead. 17 Breathe deeply and slowly, clear your mind and trust yourself.paring yourself to others.You run your own race, so only pare yourself to what you want to achieve. Our perceptions (看法) of others are rarely accurate, so stop thinking everyone else is happier, more powerful or more successful. 18 .Trying to please everyone. 19 .Believe that you know whats right for you and follow that path. Those who truly love you will support you in all you do, and wont need you to meet their expectations. 20 Worrying just attracts negativity, so let it go! Believe that good things are ing your way, and youll soon see them clearly. View the future with excitement. Theres so much joy waiting for you.A. Doubting yourself.B. Worrying about the future.C. And thats the person you need to be.D. However, Over-thinking will ruin your day.E. Its your life so dont live it for anyone else.F. Set your own goals and concentrate on achieving them.G. So, to live a happier life, try to let go of the following things.二、语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A，B，C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Im a student at Temple University in Philadelphia. Going to college so far away from my home is really 21 on me, especially when I get upset. The church shooting (枪击案) that occurred in Texas on Sunday really 22 me. I was feeling discouraged about the 23 that we live in, and I felt so sorry for the 24 and their families. I hadnt seen my own family in months, so 25 something like that happening to my parents or sisters was an unbearable feeling. The sense of 26 stayed with me for a couple of days. I felt terribly homesick as I thought about the tragedy (悲剧) it really made me 27 my family.On top of this feeling was the 28 of uping exams. On Tuesday, I just could not 29 my feeling of sadness. I called my mom and she made me feel 30 better. She always seems to have the 31 advice for me in any 32 . “Amelia, you cant put your happiness in the 33 of anyone or anything outside yourself,” she told me. She was so helpful and so 34 about me. She called three more times that day to talk to me.I am extremely grateful to my mom for her 35 me so much. I know that no one else will ever love me in the way that she does. When I was younger, she and I had such a terrible 36 . I was feeling really 37 about that. For me, recognizing the 38 things in my life and focusing on the people who love me really help me get past the sadness I feel when I see that bad things are happening in the world. Some things may be out of 39 , but appreciating our loved ones is something that can make a 40 .21. A. hardB. softC. dependentD. impressed22. A. movedB. annoyedC. affected D. interrupted 23. A. townB. houseC. worldD. corner 24. A. killersB. victimsC. actorsD. tourists25. A. noticingB. keeping C. minding D. imagining26. A. sadnessB. prideC. honourD. safety 27. A. miss B. love C. favour D. doubt28. A. fear B. sorrow C. stressD. uncertainty 29. A. touch B. shake C. discoverD. deliver 30. A. possibly B. brief C. simply D. instantly 31. A. perfect B. actual C. expert D. formal32. A. wayB. directionC. styleD. situation 33. A. positionB. handsC. center D. titles34. A. mad B. curiousC. seriousD. concerned 35. A. looking likeB. caring forC. appealing to D. agreeing with 36. A. viewB. idea C. struggle D. treatment 37. A. anxious B. guilty C. excited D. angry 38. A. interestingB. important C. positive D. valuable 39. A. control B. date C. danger D. order 40.A. change B. point C. plan D. difference 第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。27-year-old Mason opened Rosas Fresh Pizza in Philadelphia, which sells slices (薄片) of pizza for only $1.The shop operates by a “pay it forward” systemcustomers 41 (walk) in to buy pizza can also donate a slice to a homeless person. In this way, about 30 to 40 homeless people are able to eat 42 free at Rosas every single day.The system 43 (begin) one day, when a customer asked if he could “pay it forward” 44 purchase a slice for the next homeless person who walked in. Mason 45 (immediate) agreed, and then put up a note on the wall. Anyone 46 was homeless could use the note for a free slice.Word 47 (spread) quickly and before long, more and more customers came in with such voluntary offers. Ever since that first customer paid it forward, over 8,500 slices 48 (give) away to feed those in need.There is a note of 49 (appreciate) on the wall. “I just want to thank the kind and generous people; it gave me a place to eat every day and the opportunity 50 (get) back on my feet. Ill start a new job tomorrow!”3、 写作 (共三节，满分65分) 第一节：单词拼写（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）51.It is reported that the m(大多数) of the young, with their parents working in distant cities, suffer from a sense of loneliness.52.As the wages were low, there were few a_(申请人) for the job.53.A study i_(表明) that women find it more difficult to give up smoking than men. 54.The r_(改革) and open policy has brought us a rich and colourful life.55.You mustnt take photos inside the museum; it is f_(禁止).56.There is a r_(规定) that large trucks must not use this road.57.I think many of the requirements are r_(合理的).58.The secretary arranged a c_(方便的) time and place for the us to have an interview.59.The beauty of the West Lake in spring was beyond his e_(预料).60.The police knew from all the evidence that I was i_(无罪的).61.With no s_(稳定的) ine, they found they were really badly off and could hardly make ends meet.62.The media made different r_(评论) on that superstar recently.63.Ive just begun working and I am lacking in experience,so please dont h_(犹豫) to give me your advice.64.We must better understand the a_(适应性) of plants to their environment.65.There is need to check the a_(准确性) of these figures.66.If payment is not received within five days, legal action will be our only a_ (可能的选择).67.Sorry to i_(打断), but I need to ask you some questions.68.We must make a careful a_(分析) on the problem and then make a decision.69.Theyve a_(逮捕) almost everybody who is involved in the robbery.70.How much p_(实践的) experience do you have of working with puters?第二节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同学之间修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词的下面写出修改后的词。注意: 1.每处错误及其修改仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Last summer vacation, I had a unforgettable experience. I went camping. It was the first time that I have traveled alone. At first, I was a little of afraid because I had never left home before. But my parents encouraged me to challenge me. I was luckily to meet a number of teenagers from different provinces. One of the most meaningful activity was climbing the mountain together. We were excited get to the top of the mountain, the height of whose is about 1, 500 meters. During the week I learned many new things but made new friends. I also learned what to take care of myself.第三节：书面表达（满分25分）假定你是高三学生李华，还有一个月就要离开母校，请你写一份毕业典礼发言稿，内容包括以下要点：1.列举高中生活的难忘片段（如学习、活动等）；2.表达感激之情及美好祝愿。注意:1.词数100左右；2.可适当发挥，以使内容连贯。Dear friends,_ _ _ Thank you!From Li Hua.xx-xx高二年级第二学期期末考试英语答案笔试部分1、 阅读理解（每小题2分，满分40分）1-3 ACD 4-7 DBCA 8-11 BCDB 12-15 ACAB 16-20 GDFEB2、 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第1节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）21-25 ACCBD 26-30 AACBD 31-35 ADBDB 36-40 CBCAD第2节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）41. walking 42. for 43. began 44. and 45. immediately 46. who 47. spread48. Have been given 49. appreciation 50. to get3、 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：单词拼写（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）51.majority 52.applicants 53.indicates 54.reform 55.forbidden 56.regulation 57.reasonable 58.convenient 59.expectation(s) 60.innocent 61.stable 62.remarks 63.hesitate 64.adaptation 65.accuracy 66.alternative 67.interrupt 68.analysis 69.arrested 70.practical第二节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）第一句：aan 第三句：havehad 第四句：去掉of 第五句：第二个me myself第六句： luckily lucky 第七句： activity activities 第八句： excited后加to； whose which第九句：butand 第十句：whathow第二节 书面表达（满分25分）One possible version:Dear friends,How time flies! Its about a month before we graduate from this school and well go to separate universities. It is my great honor