山东省德州市2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题.doc

1、山东省德州市2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。注意事项：1.答第I卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用 橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号框。3.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在试卷上无效。第I卷（满分95分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）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

2、答有关小题 和阅读下一小题.每段对话仅读一遍。1. What did the man do?A. He visited a park. B. He ran at a red light. C. He parked illegally.2. Where is the man now?A. In the womans house. B. On the way to a bank. C. In a tea house.3. What will the woman agree?A. The plays need new actors.B. The background scenery is chang

3、ed.C. The computer is helpful in design.4. What day is it today?A. Tuesday.B. Wednesday.C. Friday.5. Why is the woman calling the man?A. To express her thanks.B. To invite him to see Lewis.C. To confirm the appointment.第二节（共15小题;每小题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

4、的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，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。 听第6段材料，回答6至7题。6. What does the man think the lady is doing there?A. Riding a bicycle.B. Buying a dress.C. Waiting for someone.7. What are the speakers talking about most probably?A. A painting.B. A film.C. A book.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. Ho

5、w did the man feel?A. Frightened.B. Amused.C. Excited.9. How strong was the earthquake that happened in 1989?A. 4. 0.B. 7. 1.C. 8. 9.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where does the man s grandma live?A. In her old house. B. In a nursing house. C. In her grandson s ho 11. What does the man s grandma do on Friday

6、s?A. Play cards.B. See the doctor.C. Go to the beauty sale12. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers?A. Sister and brother.B. Good friends.C. Husband and wife.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What can an iPod do?A. Play music.B. Surf the Internet. C. Use apps.14. What does the man say about

7、 apps?A. All of them are free of charge.B. Many people use them for convenience.C. They can be downloaded from iPod.15. Why does the woman call the man Mr. Apple”?A. She likes to name her friends fruits.B. His nickname on the Internet is Apple.C. He knows so much about Apple products.16. What does t

8、he woman mean finally?A. She cannot afford an Apple product herself.B. Her parents wont allow her to use a phone.C. The man may lend some money to her.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where did Whitney Houston first start singing?A. In nightclubs.B. In a school.C. In a church.18. What is Clive Davis?A. A produ

9、cer.B. An actor.C. A singer.19. Which of the following is Whitney Houstons best-selling song?A. Greatest Love of All.B. I Will Always Love You.C. Saving All My Love for You.20. What do we know about Whitney Houstons death?A. She died at home at the age of 48.B. People dont know the cause now.C. She

10、died after a musical ceremony.第二部分 阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上 将该选项涂黑。AYou can pay a fortune to travel around the world. Or you can pay nothing at all. Here are some places youll never regret visiting that wont cost you a penny.The British Mus

11、eum, London (U. K.)You need to go there to see the Egyptian mummies, the ancient Greek marbles and so many other treasures. Its open every day, and unlike most other attractions in England that cost an arm and a leg? its completely free.National Mall, Washington D. C. (U. S. A.)You can walk a pathwa

12、y from the Lincoln Memorial to the severe Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the Washington Monument with other sights in between. Do you know you can go up in the elevator to the top of the Washington Monument? Tickets are free, but pay a small fee to reserve them in advance to avoid being disappointed.N

13、otre Dame Cathedral ? Paris (France)This great treasure of the world simply cant be missed. The great stained-glass rose window alone is worth the visit. Admission is free every day, but youre welcome to leave a donation. There are also free tours a few times each week. Youll pay extra for tours of

14、the bell tower or the crypt. Tips： The Cathedral was greatly damaged by a massive fire in April 2019. Please visit notredamedeparis. fr/en/ for more information about future visits.National Museum of Ireland, Dublin and Mayo (Ireland)Want to see bog bodies, gold ornaments, Viking artifacts and learn

15、 about rural Irish life? All four branches of this museum are free to visit, including museums devoted to archaeology, natural history, decorative arts and history and country life. The museum of country life in Turlough Park, Mayo, is devoted to Irish rural traditions, while the natural history mus

16、eum is especially famous for its collection of insects.21. What does the author imply about most attractions in England?A. They are a little dangerous.B.The prices are often too high.C. Their exhibits are from abroad.D.They are all on free admission.22. Where do you need to pay for a reservation?A.

17、The Lincoln Memorial. B. The Notre Dame Cathedral.C. The top of the Washington Monument. D. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial.23. What can visitors do at the National Museum of Ireland?A. Collect as many special insects as they want to.B. Get more information about the local rural customs.C. Get to know

18、 the story about its survival from the big fire.D. See the Egyptian mummies and the ancient Greek marbles.BThe moment I was born, I seemed to be part of a set, as if my twin brother David and I were a package deal. We faced constant comparisons in our physical appearance. People were always comparin

19、g our personalities and academic performances as well! These constant comparisons made me decide not to go to the same university as my twin brother.That is not to say we didnt have good academic experiences in the past or didnt get along. In eleventh grade, we were placed in the same class. I recal

20、l arriving early to the first class and being a bit disappointed when I saw David already seated at his desk. It was hard to avoid comparisons when we were in the same class. However, we found that we actually worked well together, in our own way. We would argue about the best way to solve a problem

21、 and debate its answer. As the year went on, I noticed that our teacher kept moving us closer and closer together. Our argument was actually productive.However, we were two very different individuals. I was very involved in after-school activities? while David had better test scores than I did. Im f

22、ond of writing while David enjoys playing computer games. I am currently studying English and French at McGill University, while David is studying computer science at Union College.Besides escaping comparisons, there have been other benefits to going to different universities. The first one is that

23、we are forced to talk to each other, as we no longer see each other every day. This is healthier for our relationship. The second? also the more important one, is that after having so many similar experiences together we can have our own experiences separate from one another. Going to a different un

24、iversity has benefited me thus far. It allows for more personal growth, and Im not attached to the label of being a twin.24. What did the author think about the constant comparisons?A. He was bored with them.B. He cared little about them.C. He tried his best to study them.D. He forced himself to acc

25、ept them.25. What was beneficial when the author was in the same class with David?A. Strict teachers.B. Productive arguments.C. Performing in his own way.D. Classmates ignoring the twins.26. Why does the author think it a wise choice to go to a different university?A. He can escape arguing with Davi

26、d. B. He can avoid David in everyday life.C. He can be less dependent on David. D. He can pursue a personal experience.27. What question is the passage mainly intended to answer?A. Why did people like to compare me with my twin brother?B. What are the main benefits of being twin brothers at school?C

27、. Why did I choose a different university with my twin brother?D. How can twin brothers get along well with each other at school?CFor the first time since local extinction in 1996, Nubian giraffes have returned to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve in northeastern Uganda. Fifteen of this vitally endangered a

28、nimals were moved over 400 km from Murchison Falls National Park in October 2019.The 11 female and 4 male giraffes are aged two to four： We chose younger giraffes because they have a longer reproductive lifespan, says Robert Aruho, a doctor of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) , who let the move.North

29、ern Uganda is home to Nubian giraffes. They have large, rectangular blotches (矩形斑点)set irregularly against a cream background. The lower legs are noticeably white and not patterned. Pian Upes grassy land held large numbers of giraffes in the 1960s before conflict in the Karamoja region saw them hunt

30、ed illegally. The habitat is perfect, and effective anti-hunting measures are now capable of supporting at least 700 individuals, explains Aruho.Nubian giraffes are Ugandas only giraffe species and most of them inhabit Murchison Falls. We cant have all our eggs in one basket, Aruho says, “We have a

31、unique opportunity to act now to prevent them dying out.”Back in 2015, the UWA moved 15 Nubian giraffes from Murchison Falls to Lake Mburo National Park. After that, 9 of the 10 females quickly became pregnant. From a little over 300 Nubian giraffes in the mid 1990s in Uganda there are now about 1,6

32、50. A further 25 giraffes will move from Murchison to Pian Upe in October 2020.“In Uganda we continue to work closely with the UWA to increase numbers and populations of threatened Nubian giraffes. Boosting existing populations is vital for securing their future in the country, Aruho says.28. Why we

33、re younger giraffes moved to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve?A. They were in greater danger than the older.B. It was easier for them to adapt to a new habitat.C. They would reproduce more in future.D. It cost less to move younger giraffes there.29. Why did the author say “return in Para. 1?A. The local di

34、dnt support the movement at first.B. The giraffes used to live in Pian Upe in the 1960s.C. The giraffes habitats were built a long time ago.D. People moved all giraffes to escape local conflict.30. What is the original intention of the move according to Aruho?A. Its better for giraffes to live in di

35、fferent places.B. 700 giraffes is a point of what the reserve affords.C. Measures should be taken to stop local conflicts.D. Nubian giraffes look so attractive as to be hunted illegally.31. Which chart can describe the move of Nubian giraffes since 2015?DA team of researchers at Brigham and Womens H

36、ospital, Harvard Medical School, has developed a system to use a smartphone camera to test for viral infections. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, the group describes their system, which involves the use of an external microchip device and a smartphone system that uses a trai

37、ned deep-learning algorithm （算法）.As the pandemic（流行病）has gripped the world for most of this year, scientists have been looking for ways to slow the spread of the next one. In this new effort, the team has developed a smartphone-based system that can be used by non medical people to test for a variet

38、y of viral infections.The system is made up of a smartphone, an external microchip device and software. Body fluid samples are placed into a channel on the microchip device, which is then dipped in a small amount of H2O2. The resulting reaction leads to the formation of bubbles. The bubbles develop

39、in unique patterns based in part on viruses in the fluid sample. The user points their smartphone camera at the bubbling sample and starts the deep-learning algorithm that has already been trained to identify the patterns and therefore recognize the presence of viruses. The whole process takes about

40、 50 minutes. The researchers have thus far taught their system to recognize just three viruses, Zika and Hepatitis B and C. But testing shows the system to be 99% accurate. They note that their system is more portable and cost-effective than other solutions in the works.The researchers suggest that

41、their system could be rapidly trained to recognize new viruses if the need arises, and the microchip device could be sent to hot spots in the future. Such technology, the researchers suggest, could help to stop future pandemics if used widely. The researchers also note that the system could be immed

42、iately useful in infection prone areas lacking testing labs.32. Whats the purpose of the text?A. To advise people to use a new smartphone camera.B. To introduce the development of deep-learning algorithm.C. To explain the invention of a new microchip device.D. To show a new finding about testing for

43、 viral infections.33. Why did the researchers develop the new system?A. To educate ordinary people with medical skills.B. To help prevent the pandemic from spreading fast.C. To try to treat an illness with a smartphone camera.D. To make smartphones more portable and powerful.34. Which is the right w

44、orking order of the system?Bubbles of a liquid sample are formed.Samples react with H2O2.Fluid samples are collected in a special device.Viruses in bubbles are recognized automatically.The software is started to examine the bubbles.A.B.C.D.35. What is the attitude of the researchers to the new syste

45、m?A. Indifferent.B. Doubtful.C. Confident.D. Curious.第二节（共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to stop mindlessly eatingAre you trying to manage your weight or a health problem, but find yourself guzzling a bag of crisps? 36 Put down the devices.Its too common to chat

46、through your phone as you have your meal, but it can make for mindless eating. Studies have found that we can put away as much as 25 per cent more calories if we concentrate on a phone, tablet or television at the same time. 37 So eat at a table? preferably with a partner, friend or the whole family

47、.38 .Do you tend to choose the prepackaged（包装食品），which are believed to be healthy foods like cereal bars and low-fat ready meals? These meals and snacks arent always as nutritious as you might think, even if they seem to be beneficial to your diet.Stop right there.39 And ask yourself whether youre s

48、till hungry or close to being full. Are you enjoying the taste of what youre eating, rather than just eating it up?I once went to a French wedding where the guests had six courses over six hours, with a break for entertainment between each one. I never felt full. There was something about the slow s

49、peed of the meal that made it more satisfying but less full. It takes around 20 minutes for your brain to realize that your stomach is full. 40 Youll also enjoy your meal more.If you do find yourself overeating, stop and ask yourself if you are bored? worried or depressed. Once you identify the reas

50、on behind your mindless eating, youre in a better position to put a stop to it.A. Know what youre really hungry for.B. Heres how to really focus on the right food in the right amounts.C. So if you eat more slowly? you tend to eat less and feel ready to eat again sooner.D. Be aware of the “healthy ch

51、oice.E. And when youre dining out, simply be more interested in the food.F. To be really aware of the food youre eating, stop halfway through your meal.G. Worse still, it is most likely that you eat more later in the day.第三部分 英语知识运用（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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处

52、的最佳选项。I was walking my dog one evening when the last light of the setting sun 41 the clouds purple and pink. I looked up at the sky and smiled. After a minute my dog started 42 the rope. I knew it was more than ready to go back for a bowl of dog food. I wasnt quite 43 to leave? however, so I comfort

53、ed it. I was waiting for my 44 the Little Blinkers to appear.It wasnt long either before I saw them switching their lights on and 45 . They were fireflies? of course? also known as lightning bugs. Over all the years that I have lived here, they have never failed to appear at this time during the sum

54、mer. They have never failed to 46 me. They have never failed to make the world a little brighter. It has always been such a 47 to know that they can shine their own light and make a starry sky above. They make me want to share my own 48 as well, even if it isnt very bright and even if it does tend t

55、o 49 now and then.Robert Fulghum wrote, I know some people who 50 a lot oflight. Because they have absorbed a lot of light themselves. They shine. I dont know how much light I have 51 these years, but I do know that I wont keep it 52 under a basket. I will shine it. I will share it. I will use it to

56、 53 as much goodness, love, joy, and wisdom into this world as I possibly can.May you always shine your light as 54 as you can. Remember that you are not asked to brighten the whole world up. Sometimes? what you need to do is just to make your little 55 of it a bit brighter.41. A. printedB. exposedC

57、. gatheredD. colored42. A. droppingB. findingC. pullingD. waving43. A. sureB. shyC. readyD. afraid44. A. friendsB. parentsC. classmatesD. guides45. A. onB. offC. downD. out46. A. delightB. disappointC. upsetD. shake47. A. wordB. cureC. riskD. joy48. A. petB. lightC. storyD. plan49. A. liftB. blinkC.

58、 breakD. burn50. A. turn outB. set upC. give offD. take in51. A. appliedB. producedC. absorbedD. created52. A. damagedB. cleanedC. changedD. hidden53. A. proveB. imagineC. bringD. require54. A. carefullyB. brightlyC. quicklyD. silently55. A. heartB. cornerC. dogD. bug第卷(满分55分)第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第

59、二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在题后空白处填入适当的内容(每空一词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Two giant pandas, “Da Mao” and Er Shun”, on Sunday arrived in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province? after 56 (finish) their stay at a Canadian zoo earlier than planned, as the COVID-19 disrupted 57 (they) bamboo supply.Having spent five y

60、ears at the Toronto Zoo, the two moved to the Calgary Zoo in March 2018 with twin cubs, “Jia Panpan” and Jia Yueyue”, 58 had traveled home to China in January.59 average, each giant panda 60 (consume) about 40 kilograms of bamboo daily. The Calgary Zoo had been importing fresh bamboo from China, but

61、 struggled 61 (meet) the pandas needs when the coronavirus grounded most flights in March.The zoo said staff worked with the San Diego Zoo and Suncoast Nursery to arrange 62 (week) shipments of fresh bamboo, but the process of finding 63 right bamboo has been expensive and time-consuming.In May? the

62、 zoo made an 64 (announce) that it would have to do this so that the pandas could enjoy Chinas abundant supply of fresh bamboo instead. The zoo 65 (permit) to get the beloved pandas home to China officially now.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华，你校即将举行英文诗歌创作比赛。请你给外教Eric写一封邮件，内容 包括：1.活动目的和内容；2.

63、邀请他担任评委（judge）。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.格式已经给出，不计入总词数。Dear Eric,. . . . . .Yours,Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分25分）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。 续写的词数应为150左右。We were three thousand miles away from home on a Random Acts of Kindness and Volunteerism Road Trip. Our funds were running low, so we had two goals toda

64、y. Firstly, try out our new “Smile!” signs and see how much kindness and joy we could spread. Secondly, raise a pitiful $ 20 a piece by doing street performances. Singing, drawing cartoons, storytelling. . . as long as it is enough for the trip to Portland.We werent sure how people would react to ou

65、r signs. I nervously raised one up and shouted “Hi there!” to a young couple. They looked over, momently confused? then read my sign and broke into smiles. It worked.Before long, our signs were popular. Strangers stopped to ask us about them. The signs are more than an invitation to “Smile!”. Theyre

66、 an excuse to connect with strangers and to remember this world is full of good people. We got so wrapped up in our “Smile!” project that we forgot our other goal. Before we knew it, the sun was setting, and we had no money for our trip to Portland.Then we noticed that a blind musician was playing g

67、uitar when suddenly a passing crowd kicked over his change jar. Change and cash scattered everywhere. Before we could run over, another man rushed to collect all the money for him. And we met the do- gooder, Jared. We want to praise you on your good deed, I said. Jared looked at my signs curiously. We told him about our road trip, which reminded him of something similar he did when he was young. He seemed moved.注意:续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。