兰州201420高二上学期英语期末试题及答案2

1、第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。 ANobody likes home economics(家政学). But restoring the program could help us in the fighting against obesity and chronic diseases today.The home economics movement was founded on the belief that housework and food preparati

2、on were important subjects that should be studied scientifically. The first classes occurred in the agricultural and technical colleges that were built in the 1860s. When most departments of universities rejected women, home economics was a back door into higher education.Indeed, in the early 20th c

3、entury, home economics was a serious subject. When few people understood germ(微生物)theory and almost no one had heard of vitamins, home economics classes offered vital information about washing hands regularly, eating fruits and vegetables and not feeding coffee to babies.However, today we remember o

4、nly the fixed ideas about home economics, forgetting the movements most important lessons on healthy eating and cooking. Too many Americans simply dont know how to cook. Our diets, consisting of highly processed foods made cheaply outside the home, have contributed to many serious health problems. I

5、n the last decade, many cities and states have tried to tax junk food heavily or to ban the use of food stamps to buy soda. Clearly, many people are doubtful about any governmental steps to promote healthy eating. But what if the government put the tools of obesity prevention in the hands of childre

6、n themselves by teaching them how to cook?My first experience with home economics happened two decades ago when I was a seventh grader in a North Carolina public school. A year later, my fathers job took our family to Wales, where I attended a large school for a few months. It was the first time I h

7、ad ever really cooked anything. I remember that it was fun, and with an instructor standing by, it wasnt hard. Those lessons stuck with me when I first started cooking for my husband and myself after college and they will do. Teaching cooking in public schools can help solve some problems facing Ame

8、ricans today. The history of home economics shows its possible.1.Home economics _. A.is a subject becoming more and more popular with Americans B.is often used to help fight against obesity and chronic diseasesC.once offered women a special approach to university educationD.was first taught in the a

9、gricultural and technical colleges in the early 1900s2.The third paragraph mainly tells us _. A.the importance of regular hand washingB.the health benefits of fruits and vegetablesC.the contents of home economics classes in the early 20th centuryD.the significance of teaching home economics in the e

10、arly 20th century3.What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A.Her family moved frequently in her childhood B.Cooking classes have a far-reaching influence on her later life. C.To receive a better education, she went to a large school in Wales D.Teaching cooking is the key to solving America

11、ns health problems B Self-esteem is all about how much we feel valued, loved , accepted and thought well of by others and how much we value , love and accept ourselves. People with healthy self-esteem are able to do better in school and find it easier to make friends. They tend to have better relati

12、onships with others, feel happier, find it easier to deal with mistakes and failures, and more likely to stick to something until they succeed. People with low self-esteem often feel as if no one will like them or accept them or that they dont do well in anything. The following ways may help you imp

13、rove your self-esteem. Try to stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself. If youre used to focusing on your shortcomings, start thinking about positive aspects of yourself that overweigh them. It is good to aim high, but your goals for yourself should be within reach. Thats why you should set pr

14、actical goals and never expect the impossible. Mistakes are part of learning, so view mistakes as learning opportunities. Accept that you make mistakes because everyone does. Also, you should recognize what you can change and what you cant. If you realize that youre unhappy with something about your

15、self that you can change, start today. If its something you cant change(like your height), start to work toward loving yourself the way you are. Feeling like youre making a difference and that your help is valued can do wonders to improve your self-esteem. So dont hesitate to make a contribution. Yo

16、u can lend a hand to a classmate whos having trouble, help clean up your neighborhood or volunteer to do some other things. Self-esteem plays a role in almost everything you do. It takes some work, but its a skill youll have for life.4.The passage is mainly about _. A.what self-esteem means B.what p

17、eople with how self-esteem are like C.how people improve their self-esteem D.what people with healthy self-esteem are like5.We can infer from the passage that _. A.the old tend to have healthier self-esteem than the young B.we should build healthy, positive self-esteem when young C.there are more pe

18、ople with low self-esteem D.it is not easy to build healthy self-esteem6.The underlined word“them” in Paragraph 3 refers to _. A.your strong points B.your weaknesses and faults C.your aims and goals D.your classmates C Early this month, the Obama Administration called for increased protection of the

19、 worlds most southern continent, Antarctica. Scientists say climate change and human activity have increasingly led to the melting of massive pieces of Antarctic ice. The disappearance of ice will not only affect wildlife in the area such as seals and penguins. The melting will also cause oceans and

20、 seas around the world to rise. This represents a major threat, especially to coastal areas. For example, the ancient city of Venice, Italy has long been threatened by rising sea levels. The situation is made worse by the fact that its ancient buildings, built on a body of water called a lagoon are

21、slowly sinking. When the city was founded about 1,600 years ago, the levels of the Adriatic Sea was almost two meters lower than it is today. Rising sea levels are not the only threat. The salty water is also destroying Venices famous buildings and artworks. The Italian government is trying to fix t

22、he problem with the construction of a seven-billion-dollar of moving flood barriers. Climate change is also leading to the melting of ice in other areas, such as Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania. It is the highest point in Africa, measuring almost 6,000 meters. The mountain supports five veget

23、ation zones and many kinds of animals. The ice glaciers on the mountain are disappearing very quickly. This will have a bad effect on the mountains ecosystems and on Tanzanias travel industry. Also, a valuable record of thousands of years of weather history will also be lost if the ice melts. Scient

24、ists study pieces of glacier to understand weather patterns from thousands of years ago. In the United States, the icy masses in Glacier National Park in Montana may soon completely disappear because of climate change, In 1850, there were an estimated 150 glacier in the more than 400,000-hectare par

25、k. There are twenty-six glaciers remaining today. Scientists estimate that the glaciers will be gone by 2030. Warning temperatures are also threatening many kinds of plants and animals that live in this mountain ecosystem.7.According to the passage, what has been affected in Italy by rising sea leve

26、ls? A.Its ancient buildings are slowly sinking.s famous buildings and artworks are also being destroyed. C.The ice glaciers on the mountain are disappearing very quickly. D.Both A and B.8.How many glaciers have disappeared since 1850 in Glacier National Parks? A.Around 150. B.About 26. C.About 400,0

27、00. D.Around 124.9.The writer developed the passage mainly by _. A.listing reasons B.giving examplesC.making comparisons D.using quotations10.What could be the best title of the passage? A.Climate Change B.The Melting of Massive Pieces of Antarctic Ice C.Visiting Endangered Places around the World D

28、.The Disappearance of the Ice Glacier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项。 How can I fight laziness? Lazy people will never amount to anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind. 11 Many people lack sleep constantly, sin

29、ce they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to procrastinate(拖延). By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, yo

30、u can fight laziness throughout the day. Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from project to project. Others take a more proactive approach, viewing each project or task as a challenge they must overcome al

31、one. 12 Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often promotes laziness. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child to promote responsibility. Complete

32、a certain number of chores and reward yourself with a good dinner. 13 14 Spouse(配偶) and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not addressed promptly. To fight household laziness, lead by example. Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in t

33、he home may eventually follow your example and perform their own chores. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.15 Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help boost your mood

34、.A. Knowing how to fight laziness is important.B. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.C. Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home.D. If you have a hobby, celebrate after completing a project.E. Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.F. With strong determina

35、tion, you will be able to achieve your goal.G. Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。People often say, “Do what is right in your sight”. While I was driving home yesterday, I was liste

36、ning to the radio. I could tell that there was something 16 by the mood of the speaker. There had been a plane crash. What made the 17 more tragic was that Bob Collins, the morning show man, was among those who had been killed. Throughout my 40-minute 18 , I listened as genuine love and affection fr

37、om the audience 19 . The more I listened about this man had influenced those around him, the more 20 I became. That was because I wanted to know 21 we as a culture wait until somebody has passed away before we tell then how much they 22 to us? Why do we wait until it is too late before we 23 someone

38、 up after they have died? Yes, 24 memory after memory about someones good 25 does help us cope with the sadness of losing someone special to us. But as we 26 remember this person, our words fall short of the cars 27 most need to hear them. Just once, 28 a gathering of death, I would like to see a ce

39、lebration of life, 29 stories are told, tears fall down, laughter rings out, and as the speaker 30 his or her loving tribute(颂词)，the person they are 31 rises from the chair and gives them a 32 hug! Wouldnt that be 33 !Life is too short to leave kinds words 34 . How I wish that when the inevitable fu

40、neral finally comes, we could say 35 with the knowledge that they know exactly how people felt about them while they were here on earth.19.A.poured in B.grew up C.broke out D.got through28.A.A.as for B.apart from C.except for D.instead of31.A.staring B.listening 35.A.hello B.goodbye 答 题 页12345678910

41、11121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435 第 II卷第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Happiness is like a pebble dropped into a pool to cause a circle of ripples. As Stevenson has said, “Being happy is a duty.” There is no exact 36 (definite) of

42、 the word “Happiness”. Happy people are happy for all sorts of reasons. The key is not wealth or physical well-being, 37 we find beggars, the disabled and so-called failures 38 are extremely happy. Being happy is a sort of unexpected dividend(红利). But staying happy is an accomplishment, a triumph of

43、 soul and character. It is not selfish to struggle for it. It is, indeed, a duty to ourselves and 39 . Being 40 is like infectious disease. It causes people to shrink away from the sufferer. He soon finds himself alone and miserable. There is, 41 , a cure so simple that it seems, at first glance, ri

44、diculous; if you dont feel happy, pretend 42 (be)! It works. Before long you 43 (find) that instead of annoying people, you attract them. You discover how deeply rewarding it is to be the center of a wider and wider circle of good will. Then the make-believe becomes 44 reality. You possess the secre

45、t peace of mind, 45 can forget yourself in being of service to others.第三部分 写作（共三节，满分30分）单词拼写 （共10小题，每小题0.5分，满分5分）46.If I had been there one year ago, I would have been a_ to the surroundings nearby.47.My energetic grandfather has a large number of interest in music, r_ from classical music to pop mu

46、sic.48.Our facial expressions c_ our emotions, such as anger, joy or disappointment.49.Large q_ of money and food have been sent to the earthquake victims.50.People often say a lot of natural p_ cant be explained in the field of science.51.There is now c_ evidence that smoking causes lung cancer.52.Please depend on him. He will be a f_ friend and help in time of trouble.53.In order to avoid seeing her, the young man d_ took another way.54.Do you know when the big company in the provi