2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题 (II).doc

2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题 (II)第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分60分）第1节 （共15 小题；每小题3分，满分45分）If you cant get enough of Shark Week, here are some books to promote your interest.10 True Tales: Surviving Sharks By Allan ZulloCan you imagine getting bitten by a shark? Or an elephant trying to kill you? Or running for your life from a lion? This book contains ten true stories of real-life survivors of some of the animal kingdoms scariest attacks!Into the Killing Seas By Michael P. SpradlinStuck in the war-torn Pacific, Patrick and his younger brother Teddy are finally homeward-bound. Theyve stowed away（无票偷乘）on one of the U. S. Navys finest ships, and now they just need to stay hidden. But Japanese torpedoes (鱼雷)tear their dream apart. And the sinking ship isnt the worst of it. The real danger circles beneath the surface. And it has teeth Deep Dive #4: Kraya the Blood Shark By Adam BladeMax and Lia have tracked the Professor to his hiding place in the Black Canes. Neither of them is ready for what awaits them there. Kraya the Blood Shark is the most violent of all the Robobeasts. Max must survive if he wants to finally e face-to-face with the Professor to save his father. But there are still some secrets Max has not uncovered, and they could lead to Maxs defeat.21. If you want to read many survival stories in one book, whose work is a good choice?A. Allan Zullos B. Adam Blades C. Maxs D. Michael P. Spradlins22. What is the brothers dream according to Michael P. Spradlins book?A. To visit Japan B. To go back homeC. To have a ship of their own D. To explore the Pacific Ocean23. What do we know about the Professor in the third book?A. He loves shark. B. He did something bad.C. He made a wonderful invention. D. He is trying to save Maxs father.BSomething funA person is on trial for murder in a court room in Oklahoma. There is strong evidence indicating guilt. However, the body is not found.In the defenses(辩护）closing statement, the lawyer, knowing that his client is guilty and that it looks like hell probably be convicted, resorts to a clever trick.Ladies and gentlemen of the jury (陪审团), I have a surprise for you all, the lawyer says as he looks at his watch. Within one minute, the person assumed dead in this case will walk into this court room, he says and he looks towards the court-room door. The jury, somewhat surprised, looks at the door eagerly. A minute passes. Nothing happens. Finally the lawyer says, Actually, I made up the previous statement. But you all waited with expectation. I, therefore, put it to you that there is a reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed and insist that you return a verdict (裁决）of no guilt.The jury, clearly confused, retires to discuss.A very few minutes later, the jury returns and a representative pronounces a verdict of guilt.“But how?” inquires the lawyer. “You must have had some doubt; I saw all of you stare at the door.” Answers the representative, “Oh, we did look. But your client didnt.”24.Why was the person on trial according to the passage?A. Because he couldnt pay off the debts. B. Because he planned to cheat the jury.C. Because he did not pay the tax in time. D. Because he was accused of murder.25.Why did the lawyer e up with the trick?A. To find the body. B. To help his client.C. To annoy the jury. D. To save himself.26.Why did the jury look at the door eagerly?A. The lawyers words must be true.B. They expected his family to e in.C. They thought the person on trial was escaping. D. They were surprised and taken in by the lawyer.27.What did the representatives answer mean in the last paragraph?A. They firmly believed that nobody was killed.B. The jury still needed more evidence to prove it. C. The behavior of the client gave him away.D. The lawyers words were worth thinking about.CEver since they were first put on the market in the early 1990s, genetically modified (GM, 转基因) foods have been increasingly developed and marketed in many countries in the world, mainly on the basis of their promise to end the worldwide food crisis. But can GM technology solve world hunger problems? Even if it would, is it the best solution?Despite what it promises, GM technology actually has not increased the production potential of any crop. In fact, studies show that the most widely grown GM crop, GM soybeans, has suffered reduced productivity. For instance, a report that analyzed nearly two decades of research on major GM food crops shows that GM engineering has failed to significantly increase US crop production. Something else, however, has been on the rise. While GM seeds are expensive, GM panies tell farmers that they will make good profits by saving money on pesticides(杀虫剂). On the contrary, US government data show that GM crops in the US have produced an overall increase in pesticide use pared to traditional crops. “The promise was that you could use less chemicals and boost production. But nether is true,” said Bill Christison, President of the US National Farm Coalition. At the same time, the authors of the book World Hunger, Twelve Myths argue that there actually is more than enough food in the world and that the hunger crisis is not caused by production, but by problems in food distribution and politics. These indeed deserve our efforts and money. Meanwhile, the rise in food prices results from the increased use of crops for fuel rather than food, according to a xx World Bank report. As a matter of fact, scientists see better ways to feed the world. Another World Bank report concluded that GM crops have little to offer to the challenges of worldwide poverty and hunger, because better ways out are available, among which“green”farming is supposed to be the first choice.28.The author develops the second paragraph mainly _. . A. by classification B. by example C. by parison D. by process 29. What does the underlined word “boost”in the third paragraph probably mean? A. Control. B. Evaluate C. Increase. D. Obtain. 30. GM panies promise farmers that they will benefit from _. A. use of less chemicals B. practising“green”farmingC. fair distribution of their crops D. using more crops for fuel31. Which of the following best describes the attitude of the author towards GM technology?A. Optimistic B. Defensive C. Casual D. DisapprovingDAbout three decades ago, China was known as the “Bicycle Kingdom”. But the two-wheeled mode of transports popularity began to fade, with many bikes soon replaced by their fuel-powered petitors. But recent months have seen a revival of the humble bike across China, with an increasing number of people choosing cycling instead of driving to schools, to workplaces or to do sightseeing. The introduction of bike-sharing schemes, pioneered by start-ups (新兴公司) like Ofo and Mobike, has brought the trend to a new level.According to the data by iResearch Consulting Group, the first week of this year saw 5.85 million active users of Mobike while Ofo had 1.4 million active users. People can unlock the shared bikes by simply using their smart phones. The bikes are equipped with GPS and can be left anywhere in public for the next user. Theyre popular among many Chinese people as they provide an effective solution to the“last mile”problem, which refers to the final leg of a persons journey. “In places where the subway doesnt extend, where its difficult to change from one kind of transport to another, its so easy to get where you want to go with Mobike,” Hu Hong, 29, told AFP. She pedals to her Shanghai real-estate job.However, the schemes have also led to problems such as illegal parking, vandalism (故意破坏)and theft. “Bike-sharing is a greener method of transportation and provides a user-friendly experience,” said Liu Xiaoming, vice-minister of transport. “But its a bination of online and offline business. Operators are usually strong in online services, but lack offline business experience, which causes problems.” Facing these problems, the pany came up with the idea of encouraging people to return the bikes to stations by rewarding free time for their next rides. Now, Chinese service operators are also trying to address these problems. For example, Mobike sets a 100-point credit score for each user, with points taken in the case of bad behavior. Once a score drops below 80, bike rental is increased to 100 yuan 30 minutes, up from 0.5-1 yuan.32. Which do you think is the best title?A. Bikes Pedaling back into StyleB. Shared Bikes Face ProblemsC. Free Bikes or Shared BikesD. Shared bikes -the Mirror of National Quality33. The following statements list the advantages of shared-bikes EXCEPT _.A. it is quite convenient for riders to unlock shared-bikes by smart phonesB. bike-sharing is a greener method of transportationC. shared-bikes are equipped with high-tech GPSD. the bikes can be left anywhere for the next user 34. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Shared-bike users have to pay 100 yuan per 30 minutes.B. Mobikes rental varies because of different credit scores.C. The shared-bikes are available both online and offline nowadays.D. Shared-bikes should be returned to the station similar to public bicycles.35. What does the underlined word address in the last paragraph mean?A. escape from B. break downC. deal with D. contribute to第2节 （共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。Technology and kids: 4 ways to unplugA recent report by mon Sense Media found that over one-third of 0- to 8-year olds studied had used a smart phone, iPad or a similar tablet-and 11 percent of children used these things on a daily basis-despite doctors warnings against too much screen time.So how do we make sure our little ones will grow up to be well-rounded adults, and not over-stimulated zombies（木讷呆板的人）? 36 1. Make crafts a part of every week.Crafts may seem like fluffy (空洞的) stuff, but cutting paper and drawing build the hand muscles kids will need for writing. 37 2. 38 Setting family boundaries for TV, puters and smart phones frees up precious time for family bonding. Separating yourself from your iPhone may be difficult, but in order to limit screen time, you should set an example for your child.3. Grab a story and snuggle (依偎).Reading aloud to your child opens his eyes to people, animals and ideas beyond the world of Spongebob Squarepants. 39 4. Plan a tech-free family day.Schedule a day at the park or beach for the family, and leave the gadgets （小装置）at home. Without the distractions of a smart phone, you will be able to give your children undivided attention they deserve. 40 Encouraging time away from the virtual world helps to keep your child relaxed, curious and focused on the things that really matter.A. Limit the screen time. B. Invest in open-ended toys.C. Here are some things you can do.D. Participation in the kitchen is beneficial in a number of ways.E. mit to doing crafts at least three times a week with your child.F. Its important to make an effort to show your child life outside of small screens.G. Hearing you read different stories can broaden his vocabulary and develop a lifelong love of books. 第三部分 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分55分）第1节 （共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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，并在答卷页上将该项涂黑。 For many, just taking part in a single marathon is the achievement of a lifetime. But for Julie Weiss, it has bee a 41 routine. She has run 52 marathons once a week for the past year in memory of her dad who 42 just 35 days after he was 43 with pancreatic cancer(胰腺癌)When Julie Weiss lost her father in xx, she was 44 to find the research for pancreatic cancer is so short of fund. It made me feel 45 .”she said ,“I knew I had to do something. So this marathon queen, 46 she calls herself, did what she did best: She went running. Having pleted 25 marathons during the 47 two years, Julie now vows(发誓) to run 52 marathons in 52 weeks in 48 of her father. After asking people to 49 money for each marathon, she 50 a website, marathon goddess., to collect money for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN), a nonprofit organization. Julie began her incredible 51 with a marathon in Rome and then entered a race every 52 in some city across North America. 53 leaving work at 5pm on Friday she would be ready to begin the next race, before she 54 home to California on Sunday. Julie finished her l,362.4-mile journey in March xx, 55 more than $200,000 in the process for PANCAN. While running, she stuck to a strict training schedule .My bodys getting used to this. Im changing my diet, being more healthy and learning to run more 56 . she said. When her muscles began to 57 , she kept her 58 in mind. When you do what you love, for those you love, that is where the 59 happen. Together we can make a(n) 60 , and pave the way for a happy, healthy, cancer- free life. she said.41. A. weekly B. monthly C. daily D. yearly42. A. passed by B. passed away C. died off D. died out43. A. connected B. diagnosed C. treated D. dealt44. A. inspired B, exhausted C. interested D. shocked45. A. desirable B. helpless C .hopeful D. wishful46. A. while B. what C. as D. since47. A. previous B. precious C. present D. precise48. A. search B. need C. honor D. place49. A. pay B. donate C. make D. earn50. A. set up B. made up C. held up D. broke up51. A. experiment B. stage C. imagination D. challenge52. A. day B. morning C. weekend D. weekday53. A. At B. By C. With D. On54. A. parted B. left C. headed D. missed55. A. raising B. earning C. spending D. wasting56. A. merrily B. efficiently C. specifically D. casually57. A. swell B. stress C. burn D. ache58. A. strength B. relief C. motivation D. interest59. A. miracles B. accidents C. stories D. events60. A. offer B. sacrifice C. promise D. difference第二节 （共10 小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Because 61 Chinas vast size and varied climate, the people historically developed different housing styles for each particular region and climate.Courtyard houses, also known as siheyuan buildings, are 62 (mon) found in North China, especially in Beijing. They are enclosed ( 围住 ) courtyards surrounded by four, one-story housing structures. The main entrance is usually at the southeastern corner. The south side 63 (contain) rooms that traditionally serve as the kitchen and servants quarters. The main house is at the north end, while the other sides are for married children and their families.Among 64 most interesting styles of Chinese houses is the so-called “ cave dwelling ” or yaodong. Despite the name, it is a man-made structure 65 (dig) out of the sides of mountains or the ground. It is found in Northwest China, 66 has dry loess ( 黄土 ). The use of such earth helps provide these homes with 67 (fort) temperatures to live in.Another famous style is the earthen house of Fujian Province. A group of Han Chinese built these houses more than a thousand years ago after they moved south 68 (escape) wars and unrest. These structures are three or four 69 (floor) high, and are round or square in design, helping to protect 70 (they) from enemies.第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分35分）第1节 短文改错 （共10小题；每小题1分，共10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，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。每处错误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（）, 并在其下写出该加的词。 删除: 把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 修改: 在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意: 1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词; 2.只允许修改10处, 多者(从第11处起)不计分。As is known to we all, Americas national pastime is baseball. It has played in this country since the first settlers arrive. It was a national ball what was liked by many Americans at that time. Although baseball possibly developed from an English game, it is now thought of like an American sport. From the Little League to the Major League, player of all skill levels enjoy testing their power on the “Field of Dreams”. Famous players, exciting music but the standard stadium food of hot dogs, popcorns and peanuts are popularly among Americans. In a fact, Americans make go to the baseball game a favorite summer outing for many Americans nowadays.第2节 书面表达 （满分25分）假定你是新华中学的学生李华。你市下月将举办一场大型国际会议，现正在招募参与接待工作的志愿者，你希望成为其中一员。请用英语给组委会写一封申请信，内容包括：1. 写信目的；2. 个人优势（至少三点）；3. 希望获准。注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。Dear Sir / Madam, I am Li Hua, a student from Xinhua