北京市东城区2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题

北京市东城区2020学年下学期高二年级期末考试英语试卷本试卷共100分。考试时长120分钟。一、听力理解(共三节，16分)第一节(共4小题；每小题1分，共4分)听下面四段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听两遍。1. Which train leaves from Platform 3?A. The 10:15 train. B. The 10:40 train. C. The 11:20 train.2. Whats the woman doing?A. Making an order. B. Making a complaint. C. Making an apology.3. How does the woman go to work?A. Ride a bicycle. B. Take a bus. C. Drive a car.4. Where will the speakers probably go for the holiday?A. Greece. B. Spain. C. Italy.第二节(共7小题；每小题1分，共7分)听下面三段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有23道小题，从每题所给的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5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。听第5段材料，回答第5至6题。5. What is the purpose of the womans visit?A. To teach in a school. B. To attend a meeting. C. To visit her friend.6. On which day will the woman leave?A. Tuesday. B. Friday. C. Saturday.听第6段材料，回答第7至8题。7. What does the man want to do?A. Lose weight.B. Have a physical exam.C. Join a basketball team.8. Whats the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Player and coach.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What is the Voice?A. A newspaper. B. A radio program. C. A magazine.10. How often does the Voice come out?A. Every day. B. Three days a week. C. Five days a week.11. What is required for the job?A. Working experience.B. Degree in journalism.C. Time management skills.第三节(共5小题；每小题1分，共5分)听下面一段对话，完成第12至16五道小题，每小题仅填写一个词。听对话前，你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有60秒钟的作答时间。请将答案写在相应位置上。这段对话你将听两遍。POLICE REPORTNameAnn Marie 12 Things lostA 13 purse with a passport, two 14 and a 15 in it.Passport number 16 二、单项填空(共10小题；每小题0.5分，共5分)从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。17. You look so excited! What happened to you?I will go to USA in a week. It is the first time I _ the chance to go abroad.A. get B. will get C. have got D. got18. The reason why Mobile Xiaomi can develop so fast is _ it meets customers needs.A. that B. why C. which D. what19. Are you OK? The meeting will begin in five minutes.Im so sleepy. How I wish we _ it later.A. can start B. could start C. start D. had started20. _ on the 5th Avenue and 88th Street, Guggenheim Museum attracts the people who love Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings.A. Locate B. To locate C. Located D. Locating21. Westerners today can see _ very clearly that learning Chinese language and culture will be more helpful and useful in the future.A. it B. this C. that D. one22. After the earthquake last year, foods and other supplies _ in a planned way.A. distribute B. are distributed C. distributed D. were distributed23. She sat beside the window of the train, _ the scenery out of the window.A. watched B. watching C. having watched D. being watched24. The Belt and Road is “a project of the century”, _ will benefit people across the world.A. which B. that C. where D. when25. The 2022 Winter Olympics will be the first Winter Olympic Games ever _ in China.A. being held B. to be held C. to have held D. holding26. Without the help of my teacher, I _ the first prize in the Writing Competition last term.A. didnt win B. hadnt wonC. would not win D. wouldnt have won三、完形填空（共18小题；每小题1分，共18分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Teaching can be a demanding profession. There are times when students can seem 27 in learning and cause problems in the classroom.Tyler was in my class for a semester. He had 28 management issues and tended to lose his temper for no reason. He had been suspended(停课) many times in previous years. When he entered my class, I prepared for the 29 .Tyler sat in the back row. Unfortunately, every time I called on him to answer the question in class, he 30 respond with an answer without thinking. If he got an answer wrong, he would become angry. About a month into the year, I was trying to connect with Tyler, but still couldnt get him 31 in class or at the least motivate him to sit 32 and attentively. Tyler was just loud and rude.One day, Tyler was talking while I was teaching. In the middle of the lesson, I said in the same tone of voice, “Tyler, why dont you 33 our discussion instead of having one of your own?” With that, he got up from his chair, pushed it over, and yelled something rudely. 34 , he received a weeks out-of-school suspension.On the day of Tylers 35 , I stood at the door waiting for him. As soon as I saw him, I asked Tyler to talk to me for a moment. He seemed unhappy to do it but 36 . I told him that I wanted to start over with him. I also told him that if he felt like he was going to lose control in class, he had my 37 to step outside the door for a moment to 38 himself.Giving Tyler the power to leave the classroom showed him that he had the ability to 39 how he would behave. From that point on, Tyler was a 40 student. He listened, he participated. He was a smart student, something I could finally witness 41 him. He even 42 a fight between two other students one day. He never abused his breaktime privilege. At the end of the year, Tyler wrote me a thank-you note about how good the year had been for him.This 43 let me understand that students are people who have feelings and who dont want to feel cornered. They want to learn but they also want to feel as if they have some 44 over themselves. It is our task as teachers to find out what really motivates them.27. A. unfair B. unbelievable C. uninterested D. unexpected28. A. anger B. time C. study D. class29. A. latest B. worst C. laziest D. easiest30. A. must B. should C. could D. would31. A. determined B. welcomed C. recognized D. involved32. A. close B. straight C. quietly D. alone33. A. join B. begin C. break D. learn34. A. On the whole B. In other words C. As a result D. After all35. A. return B. visit C. trip D. exam36. A. promised B. agreed C. fled D. cried37. A. suggestion B. permission C. decision D. judgment38. A. apply B. amuse C. collect D. concern39. A. accept B. choose C. prove D. test40. A. gifted B. educated C. delighted D. changed41 A. in B. for C. by D. to42. A. won B. stopped C. caused D. continued43. A. impression B. presentation C. experience D. companion44. A. trust B. responsibility C. reputation D. control四、阅读理解（共三节，36分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，共20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ABuild-Your-Own Robot Kits(套件) For KidsFun robot kits for kids are a great way to introduce children to simple robotics engineering concepts. Robotics projects increase creativity, and the finished product gives kids a sense of accomplishment and confidence. Not only that, but they have a cool toy to play with when the project is complete. In a world where instant satisfaction is often the norm, having to put a little time and effort into building a toy will appeal to kids, for it helps kids to appreciate the toys they have and the mechanics behind them.Theres a variety of robot kits for kids. When choosing a robot kit, consider your childs age and interest level. A child experienced in building things with LEGOS or ERECTOR sets may enjoy a more complicated build, while a beginner may enjoy something simple and easy.1. Wonder Workshop Dash RobotThe Wonder Workshop Dash Robot is perfect for kids just getting into robotics, coding, and making. It is controlled via a free app for Apple or Android, so kids can use their phone or tablet to program Dash to move, dance, and even react to their voice.Ages: 8+Best for: Beginners, coding, apps2. LEGO Mindstorms EV3The king of the DIY robot space has got to be LEGO Mindstorms EV3. With building guides for five unique robots, the EV3 can be controlled directly from a smartphone or programmed via IOS/Android app and PC/Mac machines.Ages: 10+Best for: LEGO lovers, Coding, High-end3. ZOOB BOTA NAPPA Childrens Competition Honor Winner, the ZOOB BOT is a fun and simple build. Its a great introduction to robotics and building.Ages: 6+Best for: Simple, battery optional, younger children4. Thames & Kosmos Remote Control MachinesAnother kit for building remote controlled robots, the Thames & Kosmos Remote Control Machines have everything needed to build ten machines. A creative maker will be able to use the pieces to build many more.Ages: 8+Best for: Intermediate, creatives, mechanicsRobot kits for kids offer a fun and educational building experience. Has your child used a robotics kit? Tell us about it in the comment below!45. Why are Build-Your-Own Robot Kits attractive to kids?A. They can be accomplished easily.B. They help kids develop creativity.C. They teach kids robot engineering.D. They need time and effort to be built.46. The Wonder Workshop Dash Robot is suitable for _.A. a 6-year-old kid who can use Android appB. a 7-year-old kid who is experienced with LEGOSC. an 8-year-old kid who is creative in building robotsD. a 9-year-old kid who has just started trying robot kits47. Whom is the passage intended for?A. Toy designers.B. Teachers.C. Parents.D. Kids.BKites. on the Ocean?Above beautiful Kite Beach in Cabarete, on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic, huge colorful kites fly in the gentle wind. Kites arent an unusual sight on any beach, but these arent ordinary kites. Instead of being flown by people standing in the sand, these kites, which are inflatable (可充气的) are actually pulling men and women through the water on what look like short surfboards. Some even leap high above the waves, twisting and jumping, as their kites pull them up into the air. Welcome to the sport of kiteboarding, one of the worlds hottest new watersports!The idea of using kites as a kind of transportation actually goes back to China in the 13th century. Then in 1903, Samuel Cody of England used “man-lifting kites” to pull a small boat across the English Channel. But todays sport of kiteboarding is relatively young. Two brothers from France, Dominique and Bruno Legaignoux, began experimenting with inflatable kites in the 1980s. In 1984 they eventually patented a kite with inflatable tubes and a harness(背带) system of strings that allowed a rider to control the kite from the water and relaunch it easily if it crashed. Modern kiteboarding was born. The first kiteboarding competitions were taking place in Hawaii in 1998.Kiteboarding works with the help of wind power. The rider wears a special harness around his or her waist, where the kite is attached by a set of four lines that are fastened to a control bar that the rider holds onto with both hands. These lines control the kite as well as making it possible to change how much wind power the kite is using. The kite pulls the rider along on a board that is similar to a short surfboard. The riders feet fit into rubber cups to help them stay on the board without slipping.Kites come in different sizes and riders use the kite that is best suited to the wind conditions where they are riding. Smaller kites are easier to control, but large kites have more pulling power. Kites also come in several designs: C-kites, or leading edge inflatable kites, are easy to relaunch if they fall into the water. Foil kites have cells that are inflated by the wind at any time. However, some types of foil kites cannot be relaunched from the water.Kiteboarding has become increasingly popular in the last 10 years, and many places all over the world offer kiteboarding lessons for beginners. While it takes some skill to learn to manage a kite and stay upright on the board, with practice youll find yourself skimming along the waves, pulled by your colorful kite!48. What can we learn about kiteboarding?A. It is a popular sport. B. It depends on wave power.C. It dates back to centuries ago. D. It is intended for professional surfers.49. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 2?A. The types of kiteboarding. B. The invention of kiteboarding.C. The experiments of kiteboarding. D. The competitions of kiteboarding.50. What makes the rider fastened to the surfboard?A. A set of four lines. B. A special harness.C. A pair of rubber cups. D. A control bar.CMedia reports suggest that shark attacks are on the rise. However, such attacks on humans are extremely rare and few deadly. While the number of recorded shark attacks has risen in recent years, the average rate has not. The huge population explosion makes more of us being exposed to the risk. We are also developing far more effective methods of recording such attacks, which may have not been reported in the pastand, maybe most important, we are gaining a greater understanding of why run-ins with sharks, though infrequent, occur in the first place.Some researchers considered shark attacks on humans as misdirected feeding attempts. That is, a shark takes a bite or two out of humans because they look like food. It is thought that especially in shallower waters near shore, where smaller species of sharks may go to feed on schools of smaller fish, many shark attacks occur out of confusion. The shark, born to catch anything looking slightly like a fish may bite a human.However, according to the most recent report published by Pacific Shark Research Center, the image of surfers, arms reaching out of their boards, being seen as seals (海豹) from below by sharks has largely been discarded, because sharks have extremely powerful vision and are unlikely to mistake a surfer for a seal. Certainly, most attacks have not shown the hunting techniques employed when sharks are in the mood for seals.Considering the force with which these creatures are capable of attacking, the report provides fresh evidence from survivors of attacks suggesting that the sharks are simply curious. Their mouths function as finely tuned sensory organs, leading sharks to “mouth” unfamiliar objects as a means of examining them and determining their possible food value. So, at worst, these attacks likely result from sharks actively assessing whether its worth eating a human, not actually trying to eat one.The researchers contributing to the report also connect shark attacks on humans to the sense of habitat protection. The system is simple: the largest sharks get the best hunting spots. New comers are not welcome, and so forced to leave, violently if necessary. Some shark attacks may be a result of the sharks natural action to defend its food source against all comers.Whatever the real cause of shark attacks, we are a far greater threat to them than they are to us. We have decreased their populations, with some 100 million taken each year both on purpose and by accident.51. Why are media reports on shark attacks increasing?A. More people love taking risks.B. Sharks have a larger population.C. The average attack rate is increasing.D. There are more ways to record attacks.52. What does the underlined word “discarded” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Referred. B. Recommended. C. Rejected. D. Reviewed.53. According to Pacific Shark Research Center, a shark attacks humans because it is _.A. hungry B. excited C. scared D. curious54. Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的7个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。MnemonicsHow many English words do you need to know in order to be considered fluent? Experts generally agree that you need to know at least several thousand. We cant simply insert a computer chip into our memories containing all the vocabulary. However, with training, the potential of the human memory can be unlocked by using mnemonics. Mnemonics refer to methods used to help remember information. 55 Different ones work better for different people, depending on their learning styles.The loci method56 Before using this method, visualize a path that you know well, such as the way to school. Next, looking at your list of words, youll need to create a vivid and memorable image for each word. For example, for the word “accelerate(加速)”, you might choose the image of a race car. An image for the word “enormous” might be a dinosaur. Then imagine yourself walking down your path. 57 For example, you see a race car at a store, a dinosaur in the park, etc. Finally, put away the list and move along the path in your mind again, recalling as many words as you can.The association methodTo commit a word to memory, it can help to associate it with an image that is memorable in some waycolorful, funny, embarrassing, beautiful, etc. You might associate the word “tremendous(巨大的)” with tremendously large trees and men. 58 Saying the word, you hear “tree” and “men”. This pairing of meaning, sound, and images can help you memorize new words more quickly.The grouping methodTry to memorize the following words: radio, pencil, index card, notebook