福建省一级达标校2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题（含解析）

1、 整理于网络 可修改福建省龙岩市一级达标校2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题（含解析）注意：请将试题的全部答案填写在答题卡上。第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题1. 5分，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题，每题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19. 15. B.

2、 9. 18. C. 9. 15.答案是C.1. What time did the concert start last night?A. At 8: 00. B. At 8: 15. C. At 8:30.2. Why did the man get a ticket?A. He drove too fast.B. He ran the red light.C. He made a wrong turn.3. When does the man usually sleep?A. At 9: 00. B. At 10: 00. C. At 11: 00.4. Where does Mr. G

3、reen work?A. In a hospital.B. In the railway station.C. In the womans company.5. What is the woman looking at?A. A train from Beijing to Shanghai.B. The railway timetable.C. The maps of Beijing and Shanghai.第二节（共15小题；每题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独

4、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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What does the woman think of her work?A. Interesting. B. Boring. C. Challenging.7. What is the woman unsatisfied with?A. The low salary.B. The heavy workload.C. The working environment.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What is the proba

5、ble relationship between the two speakers?A. Neighbors. B. A couple. C. Colleagues.9. Why was Monica late?A. Her husband forgot to wake her up.B. She forgot to wind up the clock.C. She was very tired and overslept.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. Where does the woman want to go first?A. To the New York Hot

6、el.B. To the 59th Street.C. To Central Park.11. How long does it take the woman to Central Park on foot from the hotel?A. An hour. B. Half an hour. C. Forty-five minutes.12. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. On the bus. B. In Central Park. C. In the street.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题

7、。13. Why is the woman asking for leave?A. To go to the UK with her parents.B. To take care of her parents at home.C. To spend some time with her parents.14. What do we know about the man?A. He knows a lot about Chinese culture.B. He doesnt want the woman to take any time off at first.C. He thinks th

8、e language is a big problem for foreign visitors.15. What is the woman probably?A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A tourist.16. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman can take two days off.B. The man thinks the woman is considerate.C. The man gives the woman some travelling materials.听下面一

9、段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What is the main idea of this passage?A. How to perform in an interview.B. How to communicate with an interviewer.C. How to prepare for a job interview.18. How many pieces of advice does the speaker bring up?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.19. How should someone show that he or she i

10、s the best for the position?A By showing all his or her abilities off.B. By obeying the rules of the company.C. By telling the interviewer directly and confidently.20. What should the interviewees do?A. Overdress for the interview.B. Boast about their abilities and skills.C. Learn about some job int

11、erview tips and put them to use.第二部分 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。APlan your trip to the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. We offer travelers a well-placed downtown location, a variety of facilities and accommodation in New Orleans, Louisiana.TRANSPORTATIONAirport

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18、for?A. Bathrobes.B. Breakfast.C. Bottled water.D. Internet access.【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D【解析】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了去新奥尔良喜来登酒店的交通和酒店的房间情况。【1题详解】细节理解题。根据TRANSPORTATION部分中Fee: $ 24 per person one way可知单程票每人24美元，则往返需要48美元。故选C。【2题详解】细节理解题。根据Sheraton Club Room部分中Our Sheraton Club Rooms are located on floors 42 and 45-4

19、9 and include access to the Club Lounge on the 42nd floor, where you can take in spectacular views of the Mississippi River and French Quarter.（我们的Sheraton俱乐部位于42层和45-49层，包括进入42层的Club Lounge，在那里你可以欣赏到密西西比河和法国区壮观的景色。）可知Club Lounge位于42层。故选B。【3题详解】细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句High-speed internet access is available

20、 for a fee.（高速互联网接入是收费的。）可知接入互联网需要收费。故选D。BThe iPhone has been called a magical product because of its success over the years. However, now the iPhone seems to have lost its attraction.Apple recently announced its financial results for the companys first quarter of 2020-2021, with a total income of $

21、84.3 billion. Its the companys worst performance in about a decade. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, explained that the decline(下降) was mainly because of the weaker demand in China.However, people believe that Apple itself is largely responsible for the decline. Gene Munster, from US research company, told C

22、NN that “one- third of the issue” comes from the companys move to sharply increase the price of its entire new products. This has made people less willing to change to the latest iPhones. For example, iPhone Xs Max, one of the companys latest smartphones, costs $1,450 in the US before tax, and costs

23、 much more in other countries. Apple has also failed to introduce features that excite consumers in a forward-thinking technology market. The iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max are being criticized for lack of any real notable new software features, reported CNBC.Meanwhile, Apple also faces challenges from

24、 smartphone makers in China such as Huawei and Xiaomi, which have introduced less expensive but still quality smartphones. In 2018, Huawei introduced a triple-lens(三镜头) camera on its P20 Pro. The triple-lens camera is a popular feature that the iPhone lacks.“In the past few years, the technology in

25、Apples phones has not had any big breakthroughs, while the technology in domestic(国内) phones has gotten better and better,” Feng Yin, a 32-year-old engineer in China, told The New York Times. “The difference is getting smaller.”Its not just Chinese consumers that have developed belief in domestic sm

26、artphone brands. Gregory from Paris bought his eighth Huawei phone in 2018. He also successfully persuaded his 56-ycar-old aunt, Jankowski, to buy one. “I wasnt really worried about the fact that it was a Chinese brand,” Jankowski told The New York Times about her Huawei phone. “We know that they ma

27、ke amazing technological products.”4. Whats the reason for the sales fall of Apple according to Gene Munster?A. The weaker demand in China.B. Expensive new products.C. Failing to introduce new features.D. The challenges from Huawei.5. Which of the following statements is True according to the text?A

28、. Apple has lost its market in China.B. The technology in Huawei has gone beyond Apple.C. Many people complain that the iPhone updates too quickly.D. More consumers begin to believe in Chinese smartphone brands.6. How does Jankowski feel about her Huawei phone?A. Content.B. Curious.C. Worried.D. Dis

29、appointed.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Markets Call for Reform.B. Is Huawei Taking Off.C. Price Determines Sales.D. Is Apple Losing its Appeal.【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. D【解析】这是一篇说明文。苹果公司最近公布了2020-2021年第一季度的财务业绩，总收入为843亿美元。这是该公司近十年来最糟糕的业绩。人们认为苹果公司本身要对销量下滑负主要责任。其中主要原因在于苹果公司新产品太过昂贵，且并没有推出让

30、消费者兴奋的功能。同时中国国产手机的技术越来越好也加剧了苹果失去自身优势。【4题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段中Gene Munster, from US research company, told CNN that “one- third of the issue” comes from the companys move to sharply increase the price of its entire new products.（美国研究公司的Gene Munster告诉CNN，“三分之一的问题”来自公司大幅提高新产品的价格。）可知根据Gene Munster的说法，苹果销量下降的原

31、因是昂贵的新产品。故选B。【5题详解】细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句Its not just Chinese consumers that have developed belief in domestic smartphone brands.（不只是中国消费者对国产智能手机品牌产生了信心。）可知越来越多的消费者开始相信中国的智能手机品牌。故选D。【6题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段中“I wasnt really worried about the fact that it was a Chinese brand,” Jankowski told The New York Times abo

32、ut her Huawei phone. “We know that they make amazing technological products.”（“我并不是真的担心这是一个中国品牌，” Jankowski在接受纽约时报采访时这样描述她的华为手机。“我们知道他们能做出令人惊叹的科技产品。”）可知Jankowski对自己的华为手机很满意。故选A。【7题详解】主旨大意题。根据文章第一段The iPhone has been called a magical product because of its success over the years. However, now the iPh

33、one seems to have lost its attraction.（由于多年来的成功，iPhone被称为神奇的产品。然而，现在的iPhone似乎已经失去了吸引力。）以及文章主要内容都围绕着Apple正在失去了吸引力展开，所以短文的最佳标题为“Apple正在失去了吸引力?”故选D。CIts not often sunny in Paris, but people still love to walk along the bank of the Seine. They love the view of the citys old buildings, especially Notre D

34、ame Cathedral, with its iconic spire(标志性塔尖).Unfortunately, that view has been forever changed. On April 16 a fire destroyed the spire of the 850-ycar-old wooden Notre Dame Cathedral built in 1163, and two-thirds of the roof.The fire shocked and saddened Parisians. Citizens gathered around the giant

35、church, singing hymns(赞美诗) and praying for the hundreds of firefighters who fought the flames.“The importance of Notre Dame, not only to Catholics (天主教) but to all Parisians, cannot be underestimated,” wrote French author Bernard-Henri Levy. “For many in France, its more than a house of worship. Its

36、 a symbol of French culture, architecture and history.”The church is also home to many religious artworks, paintings and sculptures. Luckily, its world-famous colored glass windows survived the fire. These windows are made of many small pieces of glass and feature various Christian images.Despite it

37、s long history and many treasures, the cathedral needed the help of a writer to become truly famous. Victor Hugos 1831 novel, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, presented the building to a wide audience of readers. The books ugly lead character, Quasimodo, serves as a symbol for Paris forgotten Gothic(哥特式

38、的) architecture. Hugo wrote the book to remind people of it, with the hope that they would work to protect the beautiful old buildings of Paris.French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to reconstruct the historic building. “Notre Dame is our history, our literature and its our imagery,” he said

39、 in a public speech following the fire.8. Which of the following is True about Notre Dame Cathedral?A. It is a representative architecture of France.B. It is made of wood and metal.C. It is a place for entertainment.D. It will be rebuilt in a different style.9. What does the underlined word “underes

40、timated” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Undertaken.B. Undercharged.C. Undervalued.D. Understood.10. What makes the Cathedral known to the world?A. Its famous spire.B. Its colored glass windows.C. Victor Hugos novelD. Religious treasures inside.11. Whats the writers attitude towards the damage to the chu

41、rch?A. Uncaring.B. Regretful.C. Negative.D. Optimistic.【答案】8. A 9. C 10. C 11. B【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。4月16日，一场大火烧毁了建于1163年、有850年历史的木制圣母大教堂的塔尖和三分之二的屋顶。大火震惊了巴黎人，也让他们感到悲伤。市民们聚集在巨大的教堂周围，唱着圣歌，为数百名救火队员祈祷。文章同时介绍了巴黎圣母院的情况。【8题详解】细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“For many in France, its more than a house of worship. Its a symbol of

42、French culture, architecture and history.”（“对许多法国人来说，它不仅仅是一个礼拜堂。它是法国文化、建筑和历史的象征。”）可知巴黎圣母院是法国的代表建筑。故选A。【9题详解】词义猜测题。根据下文“For many in France, its more than a house of worship. Its a symbol of French culture, architecture and history.”（“对许多法国人来说，它不仅仅是一个礼拜堂。它是法国文化、建筑和历史的象征。”）可知不仅是对天主教徒，而且对所有巴黎人来说，圣母院的重要性

43、都不能被低估。故划线单词意思为“低估”故选C。【10题详解】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Despite its long history and many treasures, the cathedral needed the help of a writer to become truly famous. Victor Hugos 1831 novel, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, presented the building to a wide audience of readers.（尽管有着悠久的历史和许多珍宝，这座大教堂需要一位作家的帮助才能真正出名。维克

44、多雨果1831年的小说The Hunchback of Notre-Dame向广大读者介绍了这座建筑。）可知维克多雨果的小说使这座大教堂闻名于世。故选C。【11题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段Unfortunately, that view has been forever changed. On April 16 a fire destroyed the spire of the 850-ycar-old wooden Notre Dame Cathedral built in 1163, and two-thirds of the roof.（不幸的是，这种观点已经永远改变了。4月16日，一

45、场大火烧毁了建于1163年、有850年历史的木制圣母大教堂的塔尖和三分之二的屋顶。）可推知作者对教堂受损的态度是惋惜遗憾的。故选B。【点睛】词义猜测题是高考阅读理解中常考题型之一，可以大致分为 定义猜词，可以根据定义信息和举例猜测词义。如文中常用refer to，be called或thats to say，such as等。 逻辑猜词可以根据同义词、反义词、因果关系词等猜测词义，例如，similarly,the same as,but,however,while,on the other hand,since ,because等，所猜词与这些提示词前/后面部分的含义一样、相反或是前因后果。

46、语法猜词，可以根据构词法，再结合上下文进行猜词。 语境猜词，猜测词义离不开上下文的语境，通过上下文提供的情景和线索进行合理的分析，同时还要关注其所在的整段及整篇文章。 指代猜词即找出人称代词、指示代词、关系代词或关系副词等所指代的内容，做题时要注意指代词的位置，以便于判断，然后用所找的指代内容替换划线代词，核实其逻辑、意义、位置等是否一致，最后比较所找部分与选项，确定意思最接近的选项。如第二小题，根据下文“For many in France, its more than a house of worship. Its a symbol of French culture, architect

47、ure and history.”（“对许多法国人来说，它不仅仅是一个礼拜堂。它是法国文化、建筑和历史的象征。”）可知圣母院的重要性，不仅是对天主教徒，而且对所有巴黎人都不能被低估。故划线单词意思为“低估”。故选C。DAlmost everyone has heard the expression, the calm before the storm. It is usually used to describe a peaceful period just before a very stressful situation or a tense argument.British sailor

48、s coined the phrase in the late 1600s. They noted that before certain storms the seas would seem to become static(平静的) and the winds would drop. But why is it often so calm before a storm?According to the US website How Stuff Works, a calm period occurs because many storms, tornadoes and hurricanes

49、draw in all the warm and wet air from the surrounding area. As the air rises into the storm clouds, it cools and acts as “fuel for the storm, like petrol in a car”. Once the storm has taken all the energy it can from the air, it is pushed out from the top of the storm clouds and falls back down to g

50、round level. As the air goes down, it becomes warm and dry. Warm and dry air is stable, so once it covers an area, it causes a calm period before the storm.This same process also causes the “eye of the storm” in hurricanes and tornadoes. In these conditions, the calm occurs in the center of the stor

51、m because of the strong circling winds.The Weather Network has a tip for working out how far away a storm is, First count how many seconds there are between a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder, roughly three seconds equal one kilometer. So, for example, if you count nine seconds, the storm is

52、 about three kilometers away. A good judge is that if your count is below 30 seconds, you should seek shelter straight away.However, due to the complexity of storm system, not all storms are proceeded (领先) by calm. Given the right conditions, some storms announce themselves with heavy rain and icy w

53、inds. So, your best bet is to keep yourself updated with weather reports for any predictions regarding a coming storm in your area. Thats the most reliable and sensible way to predict the next display of natures temper.12. What does the 3rd paragraph mainly tell us?A. How a storm comes into being.B.

54、 Why research is done on storm clouds.C. Why a peaceful period occurs before a storm.D. How dangerous a storm can be in certain situations.13. How far away is the storm if you count 18 seconds between a lightning flash and a thunder clap?A. Three kilometers.B. Four kilometers.C. Five kilometers.D. S

55、ix kilometers.14. What can we learn from the text?A. Storms have a big influence on life.B. It is not always quiet before a storm.C. Weather reports may fail to predict a storm.D. Heavy storms dont usually last for a long time15. Where is the text probably taken from?A. A science report.B. A weather

56、 report.C. A touring guide.D. An advertisement.【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章解释了暴风雨来临前，海面变得平静风力减弱的原因，以及说明了一个计算风暴距离的小窍门。【12题详解】主旨大意题。根据第三段第一句According to the US website How Stuff Works, a calm period occurs because many storms, tornadoes and hurricanes draw in all the warm and wet air

57、from the surrounding area.（根据美国网站How Stuff Works，由于许多风暴、龙卷风和飓风从周围地区吸进所有温暖和潮湿的空气，所以会出现一段平静期。）以及下文可知第三段主要告诉我们为什么暴风雨前会有一段平静的时期。故选C。【13题详解】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句The Weather Network has a tip for working out how far away a storm is, First count how many seconds there are between a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder, roughly three seconds equal one kilometer.（气象网络有一个计算风暴距离的小窍门，首先计算闪电和雷声之间的秒数，大约三秒等于一公里。）可知三秒等于一公里，则18秒等于6公里。故选D。【14题详解】细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句However, due to the complexity of storm system, not all storms are proceeded by calm.（然而，由于风暴系统的复杂性，并非所有的风暴都是平静