广东省茂名市2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题.doc

1、广东省茂名市2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题本试题全卷满分120分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、考号等填写在试题卷和答题卡上,并将准考证号条形码粘贴在 答题卡上的指定位置。2.选择题的作答:每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,写 在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3.非选择题的作答:用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸 和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4.考试结束后,请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第一部分 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

2、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。AFour Best Cities to Visit in WinterCold rains, icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial. But here are four cities around the world that make for a great cold-weather destination ：Prague, Czech RepublicWith its snow-capped spires （尖顶）and winding stree

3、ts, Prague is a fairytale city that remains relatively tourist-free in winter.The amazing architecture looks even prettier under a sheet of snow, with one of the most beautiful areas being the old town, with its Romanesque vaults （拱顶）. Gas street lamps have been placed throughout the city center, ad

4、ding a romantic color to evenings. Cafes here are ideal for escaping the bitter cold.Salzburg, AustriaWith its Christmas songs and traditional markets, this is a perfect city for a winter break. Silent Night“ was performed for the first time in the church of Oberndorf on the border of Salzburg on Ch

5、ristmas Eve in 1818.The citys main market is held in the shadow of Salzburgs Hohensalzburg Castle, but the one held in Mirabell Square is especially popular with food lovers who come to taste local food such as halusky pieces of dumpling mixed with fried bacon.Tromso, NorwayTromso is widely regarded

6、 as Norways most beautiful city and is a base for spoiling the northern lights. There are several attractive museums, including the Polar Museum, which offers an insight into the history of Arctic expeditions, and the Tromso Museum, which is famous for its Sami exhibitions.Amsterdam, NetherlandsIn w

7、inter, Amsterdam s museums are much less crowded, making it the time to visit attractions such as Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House. Built originally to house a circus （马戏团）,theRoyal Carre Theater is more than 130 years old. Children will love the spectacular performances. 1. What can you do in Pr

8、ague?A. Enjoy the fascinating architecture.B. Taste local food halusky.C. Appreciate Sami exhibitions.D. Watch a circus performance.2. Where was “Silent Night” first performed?A. In the church of Oberndorf.B. In Hohensalzburg Castle.C. In Mirabell Square.D. In the Polar Museum.3. Which city will you

9、 choose if you want to see the northern lights?A. Prague.B. Salzburg.C. Tromso.D. Amsterdam.BFirefighters in Florida this week helped rescue a bald eagle with a fishing hook stuck in its beak （嘴）and the attached line wrapped around its wing and beak. Firefighters at Pasco County Fire Rescue Station

10、21 on Thursday were greeted by two children holding the injured bald eagle and seeking help, according to the stations Facebook page.The firefighters called Owls Nest Sanctuary （保护区）for Wildlife in Odessa for assistance and a volunteer came out to help. It appears that the eagle was wrapped in the l

11、ine for about two days, was underweight, and thirsty,” the post said. Florida has one of the densest concentrations of nesting bald eagles in the lower 48 states with an estimated 1 ,500 nesting pairs according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Pasco County is located in the

12、states west central coast north of Tampa.After the eagle was examined, it was placed in a container and taken to the sanctuary for treatment where Kris Potter, the sanctuarys director, successfully removed the hook.The sanctuary posted on its Facebook page that the eagle is making up for lost time w

13、hen it comes to food. Hes eating all his meals with great enthusiasm and doesnt leave a crumb （碎屑） behind,“ the post said. In the meantime, this big guy is resting and recovering hes already looking so much better!”After the eagle is considered stable, it will be taken to Busch Gardens in Tampa for

14、further treatment, according to the post.“ Thankfully the eagle appears in good health and veterinarians （兽医）believe that the eagle will fully recover, the post said.When the eagle is cleared for return to the wild, it will be released in the area around Station 21 , the station said in its post.“A

15、big thank-you to everyone who helped save this bald eagles life! We are thankful for this happy outcome!” the post concluded. The sanctuary used the story to remind those who enjoy fishing to properly dispose of their garbage.4. Who initially found the injured bald eagle?A. Firefighters.B. Two child

16、ren.C. The sanctuarys founder.D. A volunteer.5. Where will the eagle be set free?A. At Pasco County Fire Rescue Station 21.B. In the neighborhood around Station 21.C. In the sanctuary in Odessa.D. In Busch Gardens in Tampa.6. Why did the sanctuary post the story?A. To win a good reputation.B. To pra

17、ise those firefighters.C. To appeal to people to protect bald eagles.D. To remind fishing lovers to deal with rubbish properly.7. What can we know about the outcome of the event?A. Its unexpected.B. Its beautiful.C. Its humorous.D. Its discouraging.CIt was once considered an important status symbol

18、- but having a home phone is increasingly seen as a white elephant. New figures show that one in five households no longer bother with a landline （固定电话），and almost a third of those that do never actually use it.The vast majority of people who still have a home phone 72 percent say they only have it

19、because it is part of their broadband package. But thats not the only reason to desert the home phone - 20 percent of those surveyed said that they were fed up with the number of cold calls and would-be scammers （诈骗者）.Digital media expert Dr. Elinor Carmi said there was a generational and social div

20、ide in phone use. She explained： If you , re young and have the mobility to go outside, you would rely on a mobile phone. But if you are older, disabled and perhaps poorer, our research shows youre more likely to use a landline. If you are richer, you will have access to more smart devices - a smart

21、 TV, smartphone or laptop. But the poorer you are - or if you are older, your use of these devices is more limited.”Last year, research from regulator Ofcom found that the amount of time spent on landline calls annually in the UK had halved over just six years, to 54 billion minutes. The new study a

22、lso showed that more than a quarter of households have decided to find a broadband provider that does not charge for their unused landline, but only six percent have done so.8. The underlined part “ a white elephant in Paragraph 1 probably refers to something that isA. costly but effectiveB. useful

23、and beautifulC. expensive but uselessD. cheap and necessary9. Whats the main reason why some people still have a home phone?A. Their broadband package contains it.B. Their family can only afford to use it.C. They are used to using a home phone.D. They consider it an important status symbol.10. Which

24、 of the following is more likely to use a landline?A. A young adventurer.B. An old poor gardener.C. An outdoor photographer.D. A famous indoor designer.11. Whats the best title of the text?A. End of the landline?B. Fed up with cold calls?C. The history of phonesD. Different choices of phonesDSmart s

25、peakers have proven to be handy devices in hospitals, allowing patients to control independently . And now, researchers from the University of Washington have developed an artificial intelligence system that enables these devices to monitor heartbeats.Using technology to remotely monitor heart rates

26、 isnt new. These days most smartwatches and fitness trackers are capable of it. The good thing here is that researchers have figured out a way to use the microphones in smart speakers to do it without requiring physical contact.In a study published in Communications Biology, the researchers had the

27、smart speakers send out signals that couldnt be heard which were then reflected off a persons body. They then analyzed these signals to identify small chest wall motions related to heartbeats, as well as separate those signals from surrounding noise and breathing.For this particular proof of concept

28、 setup, the researchers tested this smart speaker on 26 healthy participants and 24 hospitalized patients with various heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation （心 房颤动）and heart failure. In both cases, the smart speaker was within 28 - 30 milliseconds of an ECG （心电图）,the gold standard used in

29、hospitals to discover arrhythmia （心律不齐）.Like smartwatches with advanced heart features, using smart speakers in this way opens up the possibility for passive, remote heart monitoring. ECGs, while highly accurate, require a visit to the doctor and several electrodes （电极）to be placed on the body. They

30、, re not capable of continuous monitoring so youre limited to what it picks up at that exact moment in time one reason why heart arrhythmia can be so hard to discover.Smartwatches are capable of passive, remote, continuous monitoring, but they require you to wear the device at all times to be effect

31、ive. Its not something thats comfortable for everyone, especially when it comes to sleep and for those with highly sensitive skin. Another issue is that these advanced smartwatches are expensive, while smart speakers are much cheaper.“If you have a device like this, you can monitor a patient on an e

32、xtended basis and then develop corresponding care plans that satisfy the patient s needs,“ said Dr. Arun Sridhar, co senior author on the study. And the beauty of using this kind of devices is that they are already in peoples homes.” 12. What does the author focus on in Paragraph 3?A. How the smart

33、speaker works.B. Why the smart speaker is useful.C. The advantages of smart speakers.D. The importance of the study.13. Why is heart arrhythmia difficult to find?A. ECGs are not highly accurate.B. ECGs cant monitor continuously.C. Doctors know little about heart arrhythmia.D. An ECG test is hard to

34、operate and expensive.14. Which statement best explains the characteristics of smartwatches?A. They are comfortable to wear.B. They are friendly to sensitive skin.C. They are effective and cheap.D. They are able to monitor remotely.15. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. We need to invent m

35、ore smart devices.B. Care plans are vital to patients with heart failure.C. Smart speakers could be contactless heart monitors.D. Different devices are needed to meet patients, demands.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。While most of us are familiar with the fun and e

36、xcitement of taking a vacation with family or friends, far fewer people have set out on a holiday by themselves. There are plenty of benefits to plan a solo （单独的）travel as your next getaway. 16 Weve got a whole list of reasons why you should consider travelling alone. You re in charge of the itinera

37、ry （行程）Did you ever have the unfortunate experience of being dragged to a crowded tourist trap with your family or miss out on a one-of-a-kind destination because none of your friends were interested? That all goes out the window when youre in complete control of the itinerary. 17 Travelling solo pr

38、ovides the perfect opportunity to visit the sequestered （隐蔽的）sites youve had marked on a map for years. Plenty of chances to meet new peopleWhen visiting a new place alone, you really have no choice but to communicate with new people. 18 Locals not only have insider information that you wont find in

39、 a guidebook, but speaking with someone native to the country is a great way to learn about their culture. Expand your comfort zone19 Between practicing your real-world conversation skills in a foreign language and trying unfamiliar food, travelling alone forces you to face a variety of new situatio

40、ns. When you only have yourself to rely on, you have a real opportunity to learn what youre capable of. A chance to stop and reflectWhether you plan on getting close to nature or just spending an afternoon daydreaming at a sidewalk cafe, travelling alone offers a unique chance to pause and see thing

41、s from a new view. Add in the experience of a new culture and the chance to interact with people of different backgrounds. 20 A. Not convinced yet?B. Everyone has unique interests.C. Step out of your comfort zone and achieve your goal.D. Gelling outside of your comfortable box is tough at first.E. S

42、pending time alone in a new place forces you to try new things.F. And you11 come back from a solo vacation with a new outlook on life.G. It might seem frightening, but talking to local people has many benefits.第二部分 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。These su

43、rfers have been recognized as heroes after they came to the rescue of two drowning swimmers last month.Adrian York and his friends had already been 21 some waves at Trinidad State Beach for several hours when they decided to take a break. As they were resting in the 22 waters, however, they began he

44、aring cries for 23 .Since it had been a particularly 24 evening, the 15- and 16-year-old boys had to look through the mist to locate the source of the yelling. They then 25 two swimmers who were 26 in the ocean with their 27 barely held above water 100 feet away.The surfers - two of whom had been th

45、rough 28 training - knew that the swimmers did not have a long time before they fell 29 to hypothermia （体温过低）,so they 30 jumped into action. While York quickly headed back to 31 to call 911, the other three swam quickly to the swimmers and helped them onto their boards.The 32 said that the swimmers

46、were two brothers who had not been wearing the appropriate swimwear for such cold waters. They had been playing in the surf when they were suddenly 33 by a strong wave - and since the beach had been so foggy, the brothers, parents had not been able to spot them in the mist.Though it had been difficu

47、lt to calm the 34 brothers and get them onto the surfboards - particularly because one of the brothers reportedly weighed an estimated 250 pounds -the group was 35 able to get everyone safely to shore.21. A. recordingB. fleeingC. catchingD. watching22. A. freshB. coldC. dirtyD. deep23. A. helpB. com

48、fortC. freedomD. justice24. A. romanticB. quietC. longD. foggy25. A. huggedB. greetedC. inspectedD. spotted26. A. searchingB. divingC. strugglingD. exploring27.A. eyesB. headsC. handsD. arms28. A. militaryB. physicalC. lifeguardD. education29.A. agentB. sailorC. judgeD. victim30. A. suddenlyB. immed

49、iatelyC. temporarilyD. regularly31. A. shoreB. homeC. shipsD. hospitals32. A. policemenB. parentsC. trainersD. surfers33. A. set downB. carried awayC. picked upD. ruled out34. A. impatientB. uncomfortableC. panickedD. embarrassed35. A. eventuallyB. graduallyC. frequentlyD. naturally第二节（共10小题;每小题1.5分

50、，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。A shop sells games and gadgets （小玩意）to members of the older population with a sense of fun, Yang Yang reports.Being of an old age, when bus passengers may give up their seats for you, does have 36 (it) benefits. But one thing not 37 (normal) associated with the

51、 loss or graying of hair is toys. That is changing. Despite the fact 38 China now has about 254 million people aged 60 or above, it is not until recently that arguably the first toy shop 39 (target) at this population group was opened.The shop, located at a corner in Beijings Tongzhou District,40 (

52、name) Lao You Suo Wan Toy Shop for Elders.As usual, the 41 ( found) , 42-year-old Song Delong, opens the door of the 180-square-me-ter shop at 9 a. m. on a Friday. 42 ( enter) the door, one will see two rows of green plants on the right hand. Caged birds sing at the back of the shop.Following the id

53、ea to build 43 typical traditional Chinese study, Song furnishes the space with traditional Chinese-style wooden 44 ( shelf) , on which he displays more than 400 kinds oftoys that are divided 45 four major categories classic, nostalgic (怀旧的)，educational, and exercising, in addition to 16 other categ

54、ories such as digital and novel ones, says Song. 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华，一年一度的荷花展将在北京圆明园公园举行。请给酷爱摄影的外教Jack 写封邮件。内容包括：1.花展时间；2.交通方式；3.邀请观看。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 参考词汇:荷花lotus flowerDear Jack,. . . . .Yours,Li Hua第二节（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。Jackson did not

55、 feel good so he stayed home from school today. He did not like to be sick. It was no fun at all.He got out of his bed and walked into his brothers bedroom. Carter loved cars. He had them all over his room. One sat on his desk in many pieces. Carter loved putting model cars together. Jackson touched

56、 one of the black tires. He hoped Carter was home. Carter liked to talk about the model cars as he was putting them together.Jackson left Carters room and walked down the hall to the room his twin sisters shared. Ella liked wearing pretty clothes and Madison liked riding her horse. Ellas side of the

57、 room was nice and neat. Madisons side was a mess. Ella decorated the wall behind her bed with pictures of girls in fancy clothes. A big poster of a horse was on the wall behind Madison, s bed. Jackson turned and walked back out of the room, tripping over Madison, s cowboy boots as he did. He didnt

58、fall down, but it was close.As he stood there, trying to remember what it was called, he realized all of his brothers and sisters rooms looked like the things they loved. Carter had cars in his room ； Ella loved fashion and Madison horses. Jackson wondered what his room said about him. He walked bac

59、k down the hall and stood in the doorway of his room.His bed was a mess. But he just got out of it, so that was normal. There was a racetrack on his floor, a barn （谷仓） he made out of toy logs, a plastic hat that was part of a magic trick set he got for his birthday, and a couple of plastic dinosaurs lying on their sides. His walls were bare. He felt a little down. 注意：1.续写词数应为15。左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。“Are you feeling better?” his mom asked as she walked into the room.Mom explained, “A person doesnt have to like just one thing.”