山东省莱州市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、高二第二学期期末考试英语试题考试时间: 120 分钟，总分: 150 分说明:本试卷由四个部分组成，共12页。请把答案全部涂写在答题卡上，考试结束后，只交答题卡。第1卷(共100分)第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)该部分分为第、第二两节。注意:回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。第一节 (共5小题:每小题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ABC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小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Wha

2、t will the weather be like tomorrow?A. The same as today. B. Cooler than today. C. Warmer than today.2. When is the train expected to arrive now?A. At 9:30. B. At.9:50. C. At 10:05.3. What does the woman want the boy to do?A. Do the gardening, B. Clean the dining room. C. Do his homework.4. What doe

3、s the woman mean?A. The man didnt work hard. B. The man was mistaken. C. She didnt get a high grade.5. Why did Emily leave suddenly?A. Because she had to go on a diet. B. Because she disliked the restaurant.C. Because she was annoyed by the man.第二节(共15小题:每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What are th

4、e speakers discussing?A. Their wedding. B. Their anniversary. C. A famous band.7. How would the man like the event to be?A. He wants it to be very special. B. He would prefer to have a simple one.C. He wants to invite as many people as possible.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the woman think of her teac

5、hing method?A. Risky. B. Ineffective. C. Unusual.9. What does the man congratulate the woman on?A. Her promotion. B. Her birthday. C. Her retirement.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where does the conversation take place?A. On a ship. B. On a train. C. On a fight.11. Why is the man going to London?A. To do busi

6、ness. B. To get a masters degree. C. To attend an international meeting.12. What is the woman interested in?A. Philosophy. B. Business Studies. C. Public Relations.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What do we know about the author of the book?A. He offered to write about Steve Jobs. B. He was a close friend of S

7、teve Jobs.C. He used to write about Apple products.14. Why does the man think the book is worth reading?A It is the first book about Steve Jobs. B. It includes many interesting pictures.C. It has interviews other books do not have.15. What does the man learn about Steve Jobs in the book?A. Jobs was

8、sometimes sensitive. B. Jobs was tough and never cried.C. Jobs often cried in the interview.16. How does the woman feel about the book?A. Its the same as others. B. It interests her very much. C. It praises Steve Jobs too much.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How did the man rob the bank with a cell phone?A. B

9、y threatening to kill a girl.B. By breaking into its computer system.C. Through his partner working in the bank.18. What happened at the weekend in Stevens Bay?A. Fishermen saved two baby whales. B. Large amounts of fish appeared. C. Some fishing boats were trapped.19. What do we know about the moto

10、rcycle show on Friday night?A. The show will be delayed.B. Dangerous tricks will be forbidden. C. Medical workers will be ready for help.20. Why were people concerned about safety this time?A. Because a rider was killed last month.B. Because an audience got a heart attack.C. Because a rider was badl

11、y injured last month.第二部分 阅读 (共两节， 满分50分)第一节 (共15小题:每小题2.5 分，满分37.5 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。AThe London Eye remains temporarily closed but in line with the Governments roadmap out of lockdown we plan to reopen from 17th May.You can pre-book now. Further information can be found here.What

12、 to ExpectThe London Eye soars 443 fee into the sky and views stretching25 miles every direction.Since opening in 2000,it has been used as a backdrop in countless films and is loved by Britons and visitors alike.This is the UKs most popular visitor attraction,visited by over 3.5 million people a yea

13、r.Each London Eye capsule holds up to 25 passengers comfortably. All capsules are fully air-conditioned and rotate (旋转)on a special device designed to keep everyone upright as the wheel makes a slow but progressive rotation.The full rotation lasts 30 minutes of an ever changing view of this dynamic

14、city.Opening TimesSeptember to May 10:00am8:00pm dailyJune 10:00am9:00pm dailyJuly 10:00am9:30pm dailyAugust 10:00am-8:30pm dailyNot open on Christmas Day or during maintenance period.Ticket PricesAdult:January to March 15.00April to December 15.50Child (5-15 years):January to March 7.50April to Dec

15、ember 7.75Child under 5 years: freeSenior (60 plus): 12.00Booking line9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to SundayTelephone: 0870 5000 6001. Which of the following does the London Eye ride offer?A. A 30-minute fast rotation.B. An insight into its long history.C. A 360moving view of the city.D. A non-chargeable

16、 admission.2. When is the London Eye open in January?A. 10:00am-8:00pm.B. 100am-9:00pm.C. 10:00am-9:30pm.D. 10:00am8:30pm.3. Whats the charge for a young couple with a 5-year-old boy who visit on the reopeningA. 30B. 31C. 375D. 38.75【答案】1. C 2. A 3. DBAccompanied by her father, using a combination o

17、f aid and free climbing and taking advantage of some special equipment and ropes for protection, 10-year-old Selah made it to the top of El Capitan on June 12 after five days of big wall climbing.Climbing the challenging and adventurous Nose route of El Capitan was a labor of love for Selah in more

18、than one way. Her parents , Mike and Joy Schneiter, fell in love on this 3,000- plus-foot huge rock and she has always wanted to feel the way that her parents felt when they were up there together. Selah showed great interest in rock climbing at an early age. She wore her first rock-climbing equipme

19、nt shortly after she learned to walk. She first dreamed of climbing El Capitan when she was 6 or 7.El Capitan is a famous mountain-sized rock in Yosemite National Park. Getting to its top is no easy task. Its taller, as reported, than the tallest building in the world-Dubais Buri Khalifa. El Capitan

20、 and its difficult Nose route, which runs more than 3,000 feet high up the center of the rocks face, is considered one of the worlds hardest big wall climbs and has attracted the best climbers over time. But never before had a youngster accomplished it.Selahs achievement caught national attention. O

21、utside Magazine called her the youngest documented person to climb the Nose. Ken Yager, president of the Yosemite Climbing Association, said he also couldnt think of anyone younger who has done it.Selah is humble about her El Capitan accomplishment. Im not necessarily a special kid or anything like

22、that, she said. There were a few times when I would be so worn that it would kind of discourage me from holding on. But overall, it was just great to keep plugging away.”Selah shared this advice for other young climbers dreaming of big walls, It doesnt take necessarily a super special person to do s

23、omething like that. You just have to put your mind to it.”4. What do we learn about Selah climbing El Capitan?A. She began her climbing on June 5.B. She got inspired by her family history.C. She managed without any external help.D. She was the first female to reach the top.5. What is the purpose of

24、paragraph 3?A. To state El Capitans height.B. To prove El Capitans popularity.C. To introduce El Capitans location.D. To stress the challenge of climbing El Capitan.6. Which of the following best describes Selah?A. Determined.B. Generous.C. Warm-hearted.D. Fortunate.7. What may be Selahs advice for

25、other young climbers?A. Dream big and aim high.B. Be committed to your ambition.C. Chance favors the prepared mind.D. Nothing is impossible for a genius.【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. BCDuring a decline in tourism, one national park in Thailand has seen a dramatic rise in “visitors” recently. So many are the

26、 hermit crabs （寄居蟹）flooding into the otherwise empty beaches of Koh Lanta that shells （贝壳）for them to live in have become in short supply.The Thai government moved quickly to ease the housing shortage, launching a public appeal for empty shells that netted over 200 kg. On December 5 these were distr

27、ibuted around the park in a ceremony.Hermit crabs rely on shells to protect their soft bodies, moving to larger shells as they grow. On Koh Lanta and the surrounding smaller islands, their rapid increase seems to be a natural phenomenon, rather than directly related to the absence of tourists. But t

28、he shortage of shells may be man-made：pretty ones have long been gathered to be sold as goods. Crabs had begun to make do with potential death-traps such as plastic caps and bottles.The shell drive was part of a government initiative to “regain the balance of nature”. “I have instructed all national

29、 parks to do whatever it takes,” says Varawut Silpa-archa, the minister for natural resources. His inspiration comes from the pause in tourism brought on by CO VID-19. A ban on international visitors and the closure of national parks have helped nature recover, bringing endangered leatherback turtle

30、s back onto Thai beaches. In the coastal provinces of Phang Nga and Phuket, turtles have laid the largest number of eggs for 20 years.The government has decided to try to copy the short break forced on it by CO VID-19 in future. From now on, all national parks will be required to close for a short p

31、eriod during the off-season and to limit the number of tourists through a reservation system when they are open. Although such restrictions mean reduced earnings from tourism in the short term, in the longer run more parks may help to keep the tourists coming.8. What happened to the beaches of Koh L

32、anta recently?A. They got flooded by seawater.B. They became completely empty.C. They were packed with hermit crabs.D. They saw a constant stream of tourists.9. What contributed to the housing shortage for hermit crabs?A. Natural disasters.B. Human activities.C. Their preference for bottles.D. The g

33、overnments involvement.10. Why are turtles mentioned in paragraph 4?A. To warn turtles are dying out.B. To prove beaches are their ideal habitats.C. To stress ecological diversity of Thailand.D. To illustrate the birth of Varawuts inspiration.11. Which of the following can be the best title for the

34、text?A. Developing Economy or Protecting Animals?B. Closing National Parks or Drawing More Visitors?C. Governments are Responsible for the Balance of NatureD. Authorities Help to Find Shelters for Homeless Hermit Crabs【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. DDA strong coffee after a poor nights sleep is the kick-st

35、art many people need in the morning but new research suggests that it might be best to have a bite to eat first.A study has found that drinking coffee first can have a negative effect on blood sugar control - a risk factor for diabetes （糖尿病）and heart disease.“We know that nearly half of us will wake

36、 in the morning and, before doing anything else, drink coffee - subjectively the more tired we feel, the stronger the coffee,“ said Professor James Betts, at the University of Bath in the UK.For their study, researchers at the University of Bath got 29 healthy men and women to take part in three dif

37、ferent overnight experiments, with at least a week between them.In one, the participants had a normal nights sleep, roughly from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., and were asked to consume a sugary drink on waking in the morning. They then experienced an interrupted nights sleep, where the researchers woke them ev

38、ery hour for five minutes by sending them text messages to which they had to respond and upon waking were given the same sugary drink.On another night, participants experienced the same sleep interruption, but this time were first given a strong black coffee 30 minutes before consuming the sugary dr

39、ink.They found that one night of interrupted sleep did not worsen the participants blood sugar and insulin （胰 岛素）responses when compared to the normal nights sleep- although previous research suggested that losing many hours of sleep or many nights of poor sleep could have a negative effect. However

40、, strong black coffee consumed before breakfast actually increased the blood sugar response by around 50% suggesting that relying on coffee after a bad night to stop feeling sleepy could limit your bodys ability to tolerate the sugar in your breakfast.12. What does the underlined word “kick-start in

41、 paragraph 1 refer to?A. A kind of sport.B. A kind of power.C. A kind of medicine.D. A kind of belief.13. What was unchanged in the three experiments?A. The duration of sleep.B. The blood sugar response.C. The sugary drink.D. The intake of coffee.14. What increased the participants blood sugar respo

42、nse most before breakfast?A. A normal sugary drink.B. A normal nights sleep.C. An interrupted nights sleep.D. A cup of strong black coffee.15. How did researchers draw the conclusion?A. By comparing the results.B. By listing some examples.C. By surveying the participantsD. By referring to some docum

43、ents.【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A第二节(共5小题:每小题2.5分， 满分12.5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。How to Talk to Your Kids About Online SafetyMore and more children are glued to smart phones , tablets or computers nowadays. However, being online comes with many risks. _16_ However, its far better t

44、o equip them with the right skills so they will be able to handle the sometimes risky problems themselves. Encourage them to speak up. _17_ These include someone they dont know trying to communicate with hem online, coming across inappropriate sites, and someone threatening them online.Assure them t

45、hat they wont be punished. Your kids may be scared to tell you if theyve encountered trouble online for fear that you may restrict their phone or computer privileges. _18_ Make it clear that you wont punish them for being honest.Set rules for what they shouldnt do. _19_ These include meeting up with

46、 anyone they got to know online whom they dont know in real life, giving away any personal information such as their address or phone number or your credit card details, and posting personal photos or videos that they wouldnt be comfortable sharing with the world._20_ Sit with them when theyre using

47、 the computer or phone to find out what sites theyre using or games theyre playing. If you encounter a site or post that is inappropriate explain clearly why you think so.A. Be honest with your kids.B. Spend time with your kids online.C. Rid them of any possible punishment.D. Convince them that you

48、want to help them and keep them safe.E. Point out certain behaviors or incidents that they should immediately tell you.F. Make it clear that there are a few things that are completely out of fence.G. Its understandable to prevent your children from ever going online for safety.【答案】16. G 17. E 18. D

49、19. F 20. B第三部分 语言运用 (共两节， 满分30分)第一节 (共15小题:每小题1分，满分15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。When you lose your wallet somewhere, you can pretty much kiss that wallet and anything in it goodbye. But 20-year-old Hunter Shamatt had a _21_ person watching out for him.Hunter was _22_ on his visit

50、 to his sisters wedding in Las Vegas. However, it was far too _23_ when he realized that he had lost his wallet on his _24_ from Omaha the next day. That wallet had his ID, $60 in cash, a debit card and a signed paycheck (付薪水的支票).But just a few days later,after Hunter had flown back home， he _25_ a

51、package sent by a stranger. Inside it was his wallet together with everything he had _26_ along with it, as well as a little more _27_. The package also _28_ a letter comforting Hunter with only initials. Through the return address on the package, and with the _29_ of a news station, Hunter and his

52、family were able to _30_ Todd Brown, the kind man who returned Hunters wallet.Hunters mother, Jeannie Shamatt, _31_ this on her personal page: “I personally want to _32_ Todd Brown and his wife for _33_ faith that there are amazing people out there and the _34_ is not as grim (阴沉的) as its being made

53、 out to be. It is _35_ with love.”21. A. kindB. determinedC. superiorD. cautious22. A. occasionallyB. recentlyC. merelyD. regularly23. A. illegalB. informalC. cruelD. late24. A. trainB. flightC. shipD. subway25. A. discoveredB. replacedC. arrangedD. received26. A. classifiedB. requiredC. lostD. appr

54、eciated27. A. leavesB. ticketsC. moneyD. advice28. A. hidB. containedC. exposedD. wrapped29. A. purposeB. helpC. spreadD. experience30. A. focus onB. run acrossC. pay offD. track down31. A. postedB. reportedC. illustratedD. demonstrated32. A. evaluateB. interviewC. employD. thank33. A. damagingB. ad

55、aptingC. restoringD. exploring34. A. worldB. sightC. senseD. scene35. A. shiningB. travellingC. circlingD. rising【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. A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。When foreigners come to China, they ma

56、y be _36_ (surprise) at Chineses special fondness and preference for seals (印章). To Chinese, seals are an art of deep cultural roots, _37_ combines the essence of both calligraphy(书法) and sculpture and inspires generations to study, to appreciate and to collect.It is believed that seals came out as

57、early as 8,000 years ago _38_ our ancestors could make pottery wares(陶瓷)and had private property. They tried to make marks on their own possessions _39_ (prevent) them from being stolen.When the first dynasty _40_ (found).the king began to use seals to empower(投权)and to show lordly credits. Only the

58、 kings special seal was then called “Xi” _41_ (represent) the highest authority. The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, had his “Xi” made out of _42_ is called “Heshi Bi”.Then the local governments also needed seals for, _43_ same function. Meanwhile, private seals were carved in _44_ (variety)

59、of lucky characters and vivid animal patterns. _45_ (gradual), the sphragistics (印章学) came into being.【答案】36. surprised 37. which 38. after 39. to prevent 40. was founded 41. representing 42. what 43. the 44. varieties 45. Gradually第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)46. 假如你是李华，受学生会委托写则书面通知， 告知学校国际部留学生你校将举行一

60、场中国功夫(Chinese Kung fu )表演，内容包括：1. 表演的时间和地点；2. 介绍中国功夫；3.欢迎大家积极观看。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Notice_The Student Union【答案】 NoticeTo the international students，A Chinese Kungfu performance is going to be staged in our school stadium at 8:00 p.m. next Friday evening. Learning that you are intere

61、sted in Chinese culture, Im writing to invite you.Chinese Kungfu, a traditional sport, has a long history and is regarded as our national treasure. It is a means of self-defense and it can also enhances peoples physical fitness. So far, Chinese Kungfu has attracted numerous fans both at home and abr

62、oad. Several Kungfu masters will be invited to perform, which is sure to make it splendid. It will be a very good chance to experience Chinese culture. Dont miss it.The School Union第二节(满分25分)47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Bobby was getting cold sitting out in his backyard in the snow. Bobb

63、y didnt wear boots, or rather, he didnt own any. The thin sneakers he wore had a few holes in them and they did a poor job of keeping out the cold.Bobby had been in his backyard for about an hour already. Try as he might, he could not come up with an idea for his mothers Christmas gift. He shook his

64、 head as he thought, “This is useless. Even if I do come up with an idea, I dont have any money for a gift.”Wiping tears from his eyes, Bobby started walking down to the street where the shops were. It wasnt easy being six without a father, particularly when he needed a man to talk to.Bobby walked f

65、rom shop to shop looking into each decorated window. Everything seemed so beautiful but so out of reach. It was starting to get dark and Bobby reluctantly turned to walk home when suddenly his eyes caught the glimmer (微光) of the setting suns rays reflecting on something on the roadside. He reached d

66、own and discovered a shiny dime (一角硬币).Never before had Bobby felt as wealthy as he did at that moment. As he held his newly-found treasure, warmth spread throughout his entire body and he walked into the first store. His excitement quickly turned cold when salesperson after salesperson told him tha

67、t he could not buy anything with only a dime.He saw a flower shop and went inside to wait in line. When the shop owner asked if he could help him, Bobby presented the dime and asked if he could buy one flower for his mothers Christmas gift. The shop owner looked at Bobby and his one dime offering. T

68、hen he put his hand on Bobbys shoulder, saying, “You just wait here and Ill see what I can do for you.” As Bobby waited, he looked at the beautiful flowers and even though he was a boy, he could see why mothers and girls loved flowers.Paragraph 1:A few minutes later the shop owner came out._Paragrap

69、h 2:With the bunch of roses in his hands, Bobby walked out of the door and then broke into a run._【答案】Paragraph 1:A few minutes later, the shop owner came out. He asked Bobby to come to the counter. There, before Bobbys eyes, lay twelve red roses, with leaves of green and tiny white flowers all tied

70、 together with a big silver tape. Bobbys heart sank as the owner placed them gently into a long white box. “That will be ten cents, young man.” the shop keeper said, reaching out his hand for the dime. Slowly, Bobby moved his hand to give the man his dime. Could this be true? He wondered. Paragraph

71、2:With the bunch of roses in his hands, Bobby walked out of the door and then broke into a run. Within minutes, he was at home, still breathless. “Look, Mother, what have I bought for you?” Bobby called out in the backyard. Mother came out from inside the house. She could hardly believe her eyes upon seeing the beautiful flowers in front of her. “Merry Christmas!” Bobby said and began to tell her everything he had experienced in the flower shop. Tearfully, Mother hugged her son in her arms. Standing in the bitter cold air, they somehow didnt feel cold at all.