北京市丰台区2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、丰台区20202021学年度第二学期期末考试高二英语本试卷满分共100分 考试时间90分钟注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必先将答题卡上的学校、年级、班级、姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹签字笔填写清楚，并认真核对条形码上的准考证号、姓名，在答题卡的”条形码粘贴区”贴好条形码。2.本次考试所有答题均在答题卡上完成。选择题必须使用2B铅笔以正确填涂方式将各小题对应选项涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦除干净后再选涂其它选项。非选择题必须使用标准黑色字迹签字笔书写，要求字体工整、字迹清楚。3.请严格按照答题卡上题号在相应答题区内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效、在试卷、草稿纸上答题无效。4.请保持答题卡卡面清洁，不要装

2、订、不要折叠、不要破损。笔试（共三部分 100分）第一部分 知识运用（共两节 30分）第一节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Passing Happiness onI was standing in the checkout line behind a woman who looked to be in her 60s. When it was her turn to pay, the cashier asked her how she was doing.The woman

3、 looked _1_, shook her head and said, “Not so good. My husband just lost his job. I dont know how I get through the days.”My heart ached. I wanted to _2_ but didnt know how. Should I offer to pay for her groceries?As I walked into the parking lot, I saw the woman returning her shopping cart. I remem

4、bered something in my purse that 1 thought could help her. It wasnt a handful of cash, _3_ maybe it would make her life better.My heart pounded as I _4_ the woman.“Excuse me, I heard what you said just now. It sounds like youre going through a really _5_ time right now. Im so sorry. Id like to give

5、you something.” I handed her the small card from my purse.When the woman read the card, she began to _6_. And through her tears, she said: “You have no idea how much this means to me.”I was a little _7_ by her reply. Having never done anything like this before, I didnt know what kind of _8_ I might

6、receive. All I could think to say was: “Would it be OK to give you a hug?”After we embraced, we said good-bye.The words on the card? :“You Matter.”A few weeks earlier, a colleague gave me a similar card as _9_ for a difficult task I was doing. When I read the card, I felt a warm glow spread inside o

7、f me. Deeply touched, I ordered my own box of You Matter cards and started _10_ them.1. A. calmB. boredC. downD. shy2. A. checkB. helpC. learnD. prove3. A. butB. andC. soD. or4. A. visitedB. pushedC. approachedD. protected5. A. luckyB. hardC. wonderfulD. busy6. A. countB. complainC. cryD. apologize7

8、. A. excitedB. scaredC. disappointedD. surprised8. A. supportB. prizeC. attentionD. reaction9. A. encouragementB. benefitC. trustD. appreciation10. A. playingB. sharingC. designingD. collecting第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）A阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。Nowadays, some c

9、ompanies offer genetic testing for childrens talents. A large number of parents have been attracted to it. They are eager to know what talents their _11_ (child) may have in the future. The process is simple. Every child _12_ (provide) a sample of blood. After _13_ (test), each of the children is gi

10、ven a report showing their possible talents. Is genetic testing reliable? Some scientists say that more evidence is needed.B阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。Earth is home to millions of different species. Some can be very small, like bacteria and viruses, which are so sm

11、all that we cannot see _14_ (they) with only our eyes. By contrast, the largest animal species so far found on our planet is the blue whale, _15_ can grow up to almost 30 meters in length. The toughest species is probably the water bear. This tiny organism can survive temperatures from 150 to a belo

12、w freezing -272. _16_ (survive) in their environment, each species has developed its own unique physical characteristics.C阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。Etenesh Diro had almost completed two thirds of the 3000m long-distance running when she was knocked down _17_ some

13、other competitors. She fell and her right shoe _18_ (start) to come off. One after the other, the runners overtook her. She threw the shoe away to get up _19_ (quick). Running the rest of the race with just one shoe on and her right foot bare raised a big cheer for her. Luckily, she _20_ (give) a ch

14、ance to compete in the final. Losing a shoe didnt keep her from taking part. This is the true spirit of sport.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节 38分）第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ADear Sis,How have you been? Im having a good time on my holiday in Shangri-La. It is the name of a

15、city in Yunnan, China. I decided to come here because I wanted to experience the real Shangri-La for myself, even if its different from the paradise we read about in the book. So far, I really like it here.On Monday, I left Lhasa at noon, and after changing flights once, I reached Shangri-La at eigh

16、t in the evening. That night, I was so tired that I had a quick bite to eat and then crashed at the hotel.Yesterday, I went to the Potatso National Park. The park covers such a wide area that the ticket for the park includes a bus tour, as it is the only way to see all the major sites in one day. Ju

17、st to give you an idea of how large the place is, imagine a park that spans across vast forests, wetlands, lakes, meadows, and several villages! On the bus, I made friends with the passengers around me, and they said that I had definitely picked the right season to visit the park. The autumn scenery

18、, they said, would be absolutely picture-perfect.On top of its beautiful scenery, the park is also famous for its rich biological diversity. Did you know that Potatso makes up less than one percent of Chinas total land area, but it contains more than 20 percent of the countrys plant and animal speci

19、es? I even saw two black-necked cranes (鹤) at the picturesque Bita Lake! Bita Lake is absolutely my favorite place in Potatso. Just imagine, a beautiful lake, blue skies, majestic mountains, and golden trees all around me. Spending time there can be an amazing experience, which gives me a good rest.

20、Tomorrow, I am going hiking at the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Fingers crossed that there will be good weather! Anyway, I need to get some sleep now since tomorrows going to be a long day, but Ill tell you all about it when I get back!Love,Chris21. When Chris said that he “crashed” in Paragraph 2, it means

21、 that he _.A. had a stomachacheB. got into an accidentC. fell asleep very quicklyD. hit something while moving22. Chris visited the Potatso National Park by bus because _.A. the park is too largeB. the bus ticket is freeC. the weather wasnt goodD. he wanted to make friends23. Bita Lake is Chris favo

22、rite place because _.A. living there can make him relaxedB. various plants can be found thereC. its a great place to take picturesD. its good for the cranes to live24. Why did Chris write the letter?A. To teach Sis to make a travel plan.B. To invite Sis to join in his journey.C. To share his great t

23、ime in Shangri-La.D. To introduce a famous park in Yunnan.BThe day I heard that the Rainbow Bookstore was closing after 50 years of business, I was heartbroken. The bookstore, which was a famous fixture in the neighborhood, was a place where anyone could visit and connect through their love of books

24、.When I hurried to the store, I saw that the books were already being packed into boxes. I had a long chat with Casey, the stores elderly owner. Sighing deeply, he told me how it was becoming difficult to run an independent bookstore. Most young people preferred reading e-books on tablets. More and

25、more customers were being attracted by chain stores and online discounts. I tried to think of some words of sympathy, but I had to admit that the Rainbow Bookstore couldnt stay in business much longer.A few months later, I was back in the neighborhood during my spring break vacation and was surprise

26、d to see that the Rainbow Bookstore was still there and open for business. Its outside surface hadnt changed, but inside it was like a different world. In one area, a book reading was being delivered. Nearby customers were gathering around shelves selling books, posters and other best-seller-themed

27、gifts. The large board in the corner had been replaced by a big screen, where customers comments on the months best-seller were being displayed. Clearly, the Rainbow Bookstore was in good, creative hands.I was told that the community had decided to work together on a campaign to save the Rainbow Boo

28、kstore. The campaign had been led by Jennifer Oakley, a saleswoman who had grown up in the neighborhood and who had now taken over the bookstore from Casey.Under Jenifers leadership, the bookstore was being turned into a place for literature-loving members of the community to get together. It had a

29、cafe selling organic food, and there were now more community events such as book readings, poetry recitals and even jazz concerts and movie nights, where people could gather to share an experience that couldnt be downloaded.Im so pleased to see that creativity has brought the old bookstore into the

30、21st century!25. The Rainbow Bookstore was closing mainly because _.A. Casey was too old to run itB. people lost interest in readingC. it couldnt meet the customers needsD. Jennifer Oakley opened a new bookstore26. In the new Rainbow Bookstore, customers cannot _.A. read and buy booksB. design poste

31、rs and giftsC. read book comments on a screenD. take part in community activities27. Which could be the best title of the passage?A. A New ChapterB. A Valuable LessonC. The Latest Best-sellerD. The Warm CommunityCThe Teenage BrainParents, teachers, and others who deal closely with teenagers know how

32、 difficult the adolescent years can be. Teenagers have always been known to do wild, even dangerous, things. This was thought to be due to the “foolishness of youth”. Now, brain-imaging technology allows scientists to study the physical development of the brain in more detail than ever before. Their

33、 discoveries have led to a new theory of why teens act this way.Recently, scientists discovered that though our brains are almost at their full size by the age of six, they are far from fully developed. Only during adolescence do our brains truly “grow up”. During this time, they go through great ch

34、anges, like a computer system being upgraded. This “upgrade” was once thought to be finished by about age 12. Now, scientists have concluded that our brains continue to change until age 25. Such changes make us better at balancing impulses with following rules. But a still-developing brain does this

35、 clumsily: The result, scientists claim, is the unpredictable behavior seen in teenagers.The studies confirm that teens are more likely to take risks and behave in extreme ways. Fortunately, the news isnt all negative. As brain scientist B.J. Casey points out, the teen brain inspires such behavior i

36、n order to help teens prepare for adult life.One way the brain does this is by changing the way teens measure risk and reward. Researchers found that when teens think about rewards, their brains release more of the chemicals that create pleasure than an adult brain would.Researchers believe this mak

37、es the rewards seem more important than the risks, and makes teens feel the excitement of new experiences more keenly than adults do.Research into the structure of the teen brain also found that it makes social connections seem especially rewarding. As such teens have an intense need to meet new peo

38、ple. Scientists suggest this is because as teens, we begin to realize our peers may one day control the world we live in. Because it is still developing, a teen brain can change to deal with new situations. So, it connects social rewards with even more pleasure. In this way, the brain encourages tee

39、ns to have a wide circle of friends, which is believed to make us more successful in life.Unfortunately, this hunt for greater rewards can sometimes lead teens to make bad decisions. However, it also means that teens are more likely, and less afraid, to try new things or to be independent. The scien

40、tists findings suggest that in the long run, the impulses of the teen brain are what help teens leave their parents care and live their own lives successfully.28. What can we know about our brains from Paragraph 2?A. Theyre far from being their full size.B. A teen brain can cause unexpected behavior

41、s.C. They have finished upgrading by about age 12.D. A teen brain is better than an adult brain at following rules.29. What leads teens to meet new people?A. The fear of being alone.B. The need to control others.C. The desire to leave home sooner.D. The excitement of new experiences.30. The author p

42、robably agrees that _.A. parents care helps enlarge teens friend circleB. teens extreme behaviors can benefit their adult lifeC. the way the teen brain works makes risks less excitingD. teens are less delighted than adults when getting prizes31. The authors purpose in writing the passage is to _.A.

43、describe how the teen brain grow upB. compare teen brains with adult brainsC. explain why teens act in extreme waysD. introduce the brain imaging technologyDArt & TechnologyThink “art”. What comes to your mind? Is it Greek or Roman sculptures in the Louvre, or Chinese paintings in the Palace Museum?

44、 Or maybe, just maybe, its a dancing pattern of lights?The artworks by American artist Janet Echelman look like colorful floating clouds when they are lit up at night. Visitors to one of her artworks in Vancouver could not only enjoy looking at it, they could also interact with it- literally. They d

45、id this by using their phones to change its colors and patterns. Exhibits such as these are certainly new and exciting, but are they really art?Whatever your opinion, people have been expressing their thoughts and ideas through art for thousands of years. To do this, they have used a variety of tool

46、s and technologies. Yet Michelangelo and others have been labelled as “artists” rather than “technicians”. This means that art and technology have always been seen as two very separate things.Today, however, technological advances have led to a combination of art and technology. As a result, the art

47、 world is changing greatly. Now art is more accessible to us than ever before. Take for example one of Chinas most famous paintings from the Song Dynasty, Along the River During the Qingning Festival. As this artwork is rarely on display, people have sometimes queued up to six hours for a chance to

48、see it. Once in front of the painting, they only have limited time to spend taking in its five meters of scenes along the Bian River in Bianjing. Thanks to technology however, millions more people have been able to experience a digital version of this painting. Three-dimensional (3D) animation means

49、 that viewers can see the characters move around. They can also watch as the different scenes change from daylight into nighttime.The art-tech combination is also changing our concepts (概念) of “art” and the “artist”. Not only can we interact with art, but also take part in its creation. With new tec

50、hnological tools at our fingertips, more and more people are exploring their creative sides. The result has been exciting new art forms, such as digital paintings and videos.However, the increase in the amount and variety of art produced has also raised questions over its overall quality, Can a vide

51、o of someone slicing a tomato played in slow motion really be called “art”?Similarly, such developments are making the line between art and technology less distinct. Can someone unfamiliar with traditional artists tools really call themselves an “artist”? And is the artist the creator of the art its

52、elf. Or the maker of the technology behind it? A recent project used technology and data in the same way that Rembrandt used his paints and brushes. The end result printed in 3D, was a new “Rembrandt painting” created 347 years after the artists death. These advances are perhaps bringing us closer t

53、o a time when computers rather than humans create art.Where technology will take art next is anyones guess. But one thing is for surewith so many artists exploring new possibilities, we can definitely expect the unexpected.32. What is the main purpose of the first two paragraphs?A. To criticize the

54、new forms of art exhibits.B. To lead readers to review how art develops.C. To draw readers attention to what can be called “art”.D. To compare the differences between eastern and western art.33. The author mentions Along the River During the Qingming Festival to show that _.A. the old way of display

55、ing artworks is out of dateB. artworks can be recreated with the help of technologyC. art-tech combination changes the viewers into creatorsD. technology makes viewers appreciate classics more easily34. According to the passage, the author might agree that _.A. it is hard to recognize the difference

56、 between art and technologyB. technology has improved the quantity and quality of artworksC. art and technology have been seen as a whole for a long timeD. artworks have lost their value with the help of technology第二节 阅读短文，完成下列任务。（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的五个选项中选出能填入空自处的最佳选项。Reading Enlightens Te

57、ens_35_ First, they want to entertain readers. They would like to think that their stories will attract their young readers. Second, they also know that they have a moral responsibility to young people, as they recognize that their young readers are in one of the most important stages of life: the c

58、hange from childhood to adulthood. _36_Of course, not all books for the young are of a high quality. _37_ The writers aim to copy the success of another book, which makes their stories less interesting instead. Sometimes writers are out of touch they actually know less about the world than their rea

59、ders do. In a world that changes so quickly, keeping up with the times can be really difficult.The other is with the writers “responsibility”. A story that enlightens the reader is welcome, but no one wants to read a book written by someone who thinks that they know better, just because they are an

60、adult and a writer.One advantage that writers of teens books have is that they have been there themselves: they know what it is like to feel bored with the challenges of schoolwork, or to find it hard to get along with their parents. They use this to their advantage when it comes to making them unde

61、rstand the young. _38_When choosing books to read, we should wisely pick books from a range of different cultures and times. Some books are funny, while some are serious, or even tragic. This classification exists in all of world literature. _39_ The subject matter of these books is the lives of the

62、 young, particularly while they struggle to come of age, showing that they deal with problems relating to parents and friends, and the growing awareness of the responsibilities of adult life.You can get your hands on these books at a good bookshop nearby, or at your school library. Reading is said t

63、o be the key on the path to enlightenment.A. Their work must reflect this great change.B. Some books for the young are not entertaining.C. Its no surprise that it is also present in fiction for the young.D. Good writers try to imagine themselves in the shoes of their readers.E. Writers of books for

64、teens and young adults have two aims for their work.第三部分 书面表达（共两节 32分）第一节 阅读表达（共4小题；第1、2题各2分，第3题3分，第4题5分，共12分）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。Valuable ValuesThe spending power of young people varies from person to person. Each, however, is faced with the same question: what to do with their money?However people i

65、ntend to use their money, managing it seems to be hugely important to younger generations. A 2016 study said 17 states of the US require high school students to take courses in personal finances. For those who have no access to courses, help might be at hand thanks to Jerry Witkovsky and his method

66、of using four jars to teach teenagers how to spend their money wisely.When Jerrys grandchildren turned 13, his present to each of them was three jars: one for Spending, one for Saving, and another for Giving- he has since added a fourth jar for Investing. It was from then on that his grandchildren s

67、tarted to be in control of what to do with the money they receive: spend, save, invest or give? Jerrys birthday present to his grandchildren is, however, much more than money and a few jars he is giving them the opportunity to learn lifelong values.The value taught with the Spending jar is that you

68、are responsible for your own happiness. Money gives you independence and the opportunity to buy something you like. After all its OK to be nice to yourself!The Saving jar gives you a vision for the future. This could involve saving for university, but it could also mean saving for that special somet

69、hing youve seen in the stores. Its up to you.The Investing jar not only represents a vision for the future, but gives the opportunity to build for the future. Although this could likewise involve putting aside money for your university education, it also means investing in yourself.The Giving jar is

70、 all about kindness and helping. Whether you want to help out a friend, give money to an animal charity or to children in another country, its your money to give to whatever cause you believe in.The aim of the jars is to encourage teenagers to think more objectively about money and the things that i

71、t can do. In this way, can they grow up understanding the value of the valuable.40. Why did Jerry give his grandchildren the jars as birthday presents?41. Please paraphrase the underlined sentence in your own words.42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it a

72、nd explain why.It is the parents who are responsible for the teens use of the money in the Spending jar.43. How are you going to manage your money after reading the passage? Why? (about 40 words)第二节：应用文写作（共1小题；共20分）44. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国好友Jim因与同学发生矛盾，写信向你倾诉并寻求帮助。请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：1表达安慰；2.提出建议。注意：

73、1.词数100左右；2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Jim,_Yours,Li Hua丰台区20202021学年度第二学期期末考试高二英语 答案版本试卷满分共100分 考试时间90分钟注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必先将答题卡上的学校、年级、班级、姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹签字笔填写清楚，并认真核对条形码上的准考证号、姓名，在答题卡的”条形码粘贴区”贴好条形码。2.本次考试所有答题均在答题卡上完成。选择题必须使用2B铅笔以正确填涂方式将各小题对应选项涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦除干净后再选涂其它选项。非选择题必须使用标准黑色字迹签字笔书写，要求字体工整、字迹清楚。3.请严格按照答题卡上题

74、号在相应答题区内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效、在试卷、草稿纸上答题无效。4.请保持答题卡卡面清洁，不要装订、不要折叠、不要破损。笔试（共三部分 100分）第一部分 知识运用（共两节 30分）第一节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Passing Happiness onI was standing in the checkout line behind a woman who looked to be in her 60s. When it was her turn to

75、pay, the cashier asked her how she was doing.The woman looked _1_, shook her head and said, “Not so good. My husband just lost his job. I dont know how I get through the days.”My heart ached. I wanted to _2_ but didnt know how. Should I offer to pay for her groceries?As I walked into the parking lot

76、, I saw the woman returning her shopping cart. I remembered something in my purse that 1 thought could help her. It wasnt a handful of cash, _3_ maybe it would make her life better.My heart pounded as I _4_ the woman.“Excuse me, I heard what you said just now. It sounds like youre going through a re

77、ally _5_ time right now. Im so sorry. Id like to give you something.” I handed her the small card from my purse.When the woman read the card, she began to _6_. And through her tears, she said: “You have no idea how much this means to me.”I was a little _7_ by her reply. Having never done anything li

78、ke this before, I didnt know what kind of _8_ I might receive. All I could think to say was: “Would it be OK to give you a hug?”After we embraced, we said good-bye.The words on the card? :“You Matter.”A few weeks earlier, a colleague gave me a similar card as _9_ for a difficult task I was doing. Wh

79、en I read the card, I felt a warm glow spread inside of me. Deeply touched, I ordered my own box of You Matter cards and started _10_ them.1. A. calmB. boredC. downD. shy2. A. checkB. helpC. learnD. prove3. A. butB. andC. soD. or4. A. visitedB. pushedC. approachedD. protected5. A. luckyB. hardC. won

80、derfulD. busy6. A. countB. complainC. cryD. apologize7. A. excitedB. scaredC. disappointedD. surprised8. A. supportB. prizeC. attentionD. reaction9. A. encouragementB. benefitC. trustD. appreciation10. A. playingB. sharingC. designingD. collecting【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. C 7. B 8. D 9. A 10.

81、B第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）A阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。Nowadays, some companies offer genetic testing for childrens talents. A large number of parents have been attracted to it. They are eager to know what talents their _11_ (child) may have in the future. The pr

82、ocess is simple. Every child _12_ (provide) a sample of blood. After _13_ (test), each of the children is given a report showing their possible talents. Is genetic testing reliable? Some scientists say that more evidence is needed.【答案】11. children 12. provides 13. being testedB阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词

83、的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。Earth is home to millions of different species. Some can be very small, like bacteria and viruses, which are so small that we cannot see _14_ (they) with only our eyes. By contrast, the largest animal species so far found on our planet is the blue whale, _15_

84、can grow up to almost 30 meters in length. The toughest species is probably the water bear. This tiny organism can survive temperatures from 150 to a below freezing -272. _16_ (survive) in their environment, each species has developed its own unique physical characteristics.【答案】14. them 15. which 16

85、. To surviveC阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。Etenesh Diro had almost completed two thirds of the 3000m long-distance running when she was knocked down _17_ some other competitors. She fell and her right shoe _18_ (start) to come off. One after the other, the runners ove

86、rtook her. She threw the shoe away to get up _19_ (quick). Running the rest of the race with just one shoe on and her right foot bare raised a big cheer for her. Luckily, she _20_ (give) a chance to compete in the final. Losing a shoe didnt keep her from taking part. This is the true spirit of sport

87、.【答案】17. by 18. started 19. quickly 20. was given第二部分 阅读理解（共两节 38分）第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ADear Sis,How have you been? Im having a good time on my holiday in Shangri-La. It is the name of a city in Yunnan, China. I decided to come here because I wante

88、d to experience the real Shangri-La for myself, even if its different from the paradise we read about in the book. So far, I really like it here.On Monday, I left Lhasa at noon, and after changing flights once, I reached Shangri-La at eight in the evening. That night, I was so tired that I had a qui

89、ck bite to eat and then crashed at the hotel.Yesterday, I went to the Potatso National Park. The park covers such a wide area that the ticket for the park includes a bus tour, as it is the only way to see all the major sites in one day. Just to give you an idea of how large the place is, imagine a p

90、ark that spans across vast forests, wetlands, lakes, meadows, and several villages! On the bus, I made friends with the passengers around me, and they said that I had definitely picked the right season to visit the park. The autumn scenery, they said, would be absolutely picture-perfect.On top of it

91、s beautiful scenery, the park is also famous for its rich biological diversity. Did you know that Potatso makes up less than one percent of Chinas total land area, but it contains more than 20 percent of the countrys plant and animal species? I even saw two black-necked cranes (鹤) at the picturesque

92、 Bita Lake! Bita Lake is absolutely my favorite place in Potatso. Just imagine, a beautiful lake, blue skies, majestic mountains, and golden trees all around me. Spending time there can be an amazing experience, which gives me a good rest.Tomorrow, I am going hiking at the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Finge

93、rs crossed that there will be good weather! Anyway, I need to get some sleep now since tomorrows going to be a long day, but Ill tell you all about it when I get back!Love,Chris21. When Chris said that he “crashed” in Paragraph 2, it means that he _.A. had a stomachacheB. got into an accidentC. fell

94、 asleep very quicklyD. hit something while moving22. Chris visited the Potatso National Park by bus because _.A. the park is too largeB. the bus ticket is freeC. the weather wasnt goodD. he wanted to make friends23. Bita Lake is Chris favorite place because _.A. living there can make him relaxedB. v

95、arious plants can be found thereC. its a great place to take picturesD. its good for the cranes to live24. Why did Chris write the letter?A. To teach Sis to make a travel plan.B. To invite Sis to join in his journey.C. To share his great time in Shangri-La.D. To introduce a famous park in Yunnan.【答案

96、】21. C 22. A 23. A 24. CBThe day I heard that the Rainbow Bookstore was closing after 50 years of business, I was heartbroken. The bookstore, which was a famous fixture in the neighborhood, was a place where anyone could visit and connect through their love of books.When I hurried to the store, I sa

97、w that the books were already being packed into boxes. I had a long chat with Casey, the stores elderly owner. Sighing deeply, he told me how it was becoming difficult to run an independent bookstore. Most young people preferred reading e-books on tablets. More and more customers were being attracte

98、d by chain stores and online discounts. I tried to think of some words of sympathy, but I had to admit that the Rainbow Bookstore couldnt stay in business much longer.A few months later, I was back in the neighborhood during my spring break vacation and was surprised to see that the Rainbow Bookstor

99、e was still there and open for business. Its outside surface hadnt changed, but inside it was like a different world. In one area, a book reading was being delivered. Nearby customers were gathering around shelves selling books, posters and other best-seller-themed gifts. The large board in the corn

100、er had been replaced by a big screen, where customers comments on the months best-seller were being displayed. Clearly, the Rainbow Bookstore was in good, creative hands.I was told that the community had decided to work together on a campaign to save the Rainbow Bookstore. The campaign had been led

101、by Jennifer Oakley, a saleswoman who had grown up in the neighborhood and who had now taken over the bookstore from Casey.Under Jenifers leadership, the bookstore was being turned into a place for literature-loving members of the community to get together. It had a cafe selling organic food, and the

102、re were now more community events such as book readings, poetry recitals and even jazz concerts and movie nights, where people could gather to share an experience that couldnt be downloaded.Im so pleased to see that creativity has brought the old bookstore into the 21st century!25. The Rainbow Books

103、tore was closing mainly because _.A. Casey was too old to run itB. people lost interest in readingC. it couldnt meet the customers needsD. Jennifer Oakley opened a new bookstore26. In the new Rainbow Bookstore, customers cannot _.A. read and buy booksB. design posters and giftsC. read book comments

104、on a screenD. take part in community activities27. Which could be the best title of the passage?A. A New ChapterB. A Valuable LessonC. The Latest Best-sellerD. The Warm Community【答案】25. C 26. B 27. ACThe Teenage BrainParents, teachers, and others who deal closely with teenagers know how difficult th

105、e adolescent years can be. Teenagers have always been known to do wild, even dangerous, things. This was thought to be due to the “foolishness of youth”. Now, brain-imaging technology allows scientists to study the physical development of the brain in more detail than ever before. Their discoveries

106、have led to a new theory of why teens act this way.Recently, scientists discovered that though our brains are almost at their full size by the age of six, they are far from fully developed. Only during adolescence do our brains truly “grow up”. During this time, they go through great changes, like a

107、 computer system being upgraded. This “upgrade” was once thought to be finished by about age 12. Now, scientists have concluded that our brains continue to change until age 25. Such changes make us better at balancing impulses with following rules. But a still-developing brain does this clumsily: Th

108、e result, scientists claim, is the unpredictable behavior seen in teenagers.The studies confirm that teens are more likely to take risks and behave in extreme ways. Fortunately, the news isnt all negative. As brain scientist B.J. Casey points out, the teen brain inspires such behavior in order to he

109、lp teens prepare for adult life.One way the brain does this is by changing the way teens measure risk and reward. Researchers found that when teens think about rewards, their brains release more of the chemicals that create pleasure than an adult brain would.Researchers believe this makes the reward

110、s seem more important than the risks, and makes teens feel the excitement of new experiences more keenly than adults do.Research into the structure of the teen brain also found that it makes social connections seem especially rewarding. As such teens have an intense need to meet new people. Scientis

111、ts suggest this is because as teens, we begin to realize our peers may one day control the world we live in. Because it is still developing, a teen brain can change to deal with new situations. So, it connects social rewards with even more pleasure. In this way, the brain encourages teens to have a

112、wide circle of friends, which is believed to make us more successful in life.Unfortunately, this hunt for greater rewards can sometimes lead teens to make bad decisions. However, it also means that teens are more likely, and less afraid, to try new things or to be independent. The scientists finding

113、s suggest that in the long run, the impulses of the teen brain are what help teens leave their parents care and live their own lives successfully.28. What can we know about our brains from Paragraph 2?A. Theyre far from being their full size.B. A teen brain can cause unexpected behaviors.C. They hav

114、e finished upgrading by about age 12.D. A teen brain is better than an adult brain at following rules.29. What leads teens to meet new people?A. The fear of being alone.B. The need to control others.C. The desire to leave home sooner.D. The excitement of new experiences.30. The author probably agree

115、s that _.A. parents care helps enlarge teens friend circleB. teens extreme behaviors can benefit their adult lifeC. the way the teen brain works makes risks less excitingD. teens are less delighted than adults when getting prizes31. The authors purpose in writing the passage is to _.A. describe how

116、the teen brain grow upB. compare teen brains with adult brainsC. explain why teens act in extreme waysD. introduce the brain imaging technology【答案】28. B 29. D 30. B 31. CDArt & TechnologyThink “art”. What comes to your mind? Is it Greek or Roman sculptures in the Louvre, or Chinese paintings in the

117、Palace Museum? Or maybe, just maybe, its a dancing pattern of lights?The artworks by American artist Janet Echelman look like colorful floating clouds when they are lit up at night. Visitors to one of her artworks in Vancouver could not only enjoy looking at it, they could also interact with it- lit

118、erally. They did this by using their phones to change its colors and patterns. Exhibits such as these are certainly new and exciting, but are they really art?Whatever your opinion, people have been expressing their thoughts and ideas through art for thousands of years. To do this, they have used a v

119、ariety of tools and technologies. Yet Michelangelo and others have been labelled as “artists” rather than “technicians”. This means that art and technology have always been seen as two very separate things.Today, however, technological advances have led to a combination of art and technology. As a r

120、esult, the art world is changing greatly. Now art is more accessible to us than ever before. Take for example one of Chinas most famous paintings from the Song Dynasty, Along the River During the Qingning Festival. As this artwork is rarely on display, people have sometimes queued up to six hours fo

121、r a chance to see it. Once in front of the painting, they only have limited time to spend taking in its five meters of scenes along the Bian River in Bianjing. Thanks to technology however, millions more people have been able to experience a digital version of this painting. Three-dimensional (3D) a

122、nimation means that viewers can see the characters move around. They can also watch as the different scenes change from daylight into nighttime.The art-tech combination is also changing our concepts (概念) of “art” and the “artist”. Not only can we interact with art, but also take part in its creation

123、. With new technological tools at our fingertips, more and more people are exploring their creative sides. The result has been exciting new art forms, such as digital paintings and videos.However, the increase in the amount and variety of art produced has also raised questions over its overall quali

124、ty, Can a video of someone slicing a tomato played in slow motion really be called “art”?Similarly, such developments are making the line between art and technology less distinct. Can someone unfamiliar with traditional artists tools really call themselves an “artist”? And is the artist the creator

125、of the art itself. Or the maker of the technology behind it? A recent project used technology and data in the same way that Rembrandt used his paints and brushes. The end result printed in 3D, was a new “Rembrandt painting” created 347 years after the artists death. These advances are perhaps bringi

126、ng us closer to a time when computers rather than humans create art.Where technology will take art next is anyones guess. But one thing is for surewith so many artists exploring new possibilities, we can definitely expect the unexpected.32. What is the main purpose of the first two paragraphs?A. To

127、criticize the new forms of art exhibits.B. To lead readers to review how art develops.C. To draw readers attention to what can be called “art”.D. To compare the differences between eastern and western art.33. The author mentions Along the River During the Qingming Festival to show that _.A. the old

128、way of displaying artworks is out of dateB. artworks can be recreated with the help of technologyC. art-tech combination changes the viewers into creatorsD. technology makes viewers appreciate classics more easily34. According to the passage, the author might agree that _.A. it is hard to recognize

129、the difference between art and technologyB. technology has improved the quantity and quality of artworksC. art and technology have been seen as a whole for a long timeD. artworks have lost their value with the help of technology【答案】32. C 33. D 34. C第二节 阅读短文，完成下列任务。（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的五个选项中

130、选出能填入空自处的最佳选项。Reading Enlightens Teens_35_ First, they want to entertain readers. They would like to think that their stories will attract their young readers. Second, they also know that they have a moral responsibility to young people, as they recognize that their young readers are in one of the m

131、ost important stages of life: the change from childhood to adulthood. _36_Of course, not all books for the young are of a high quality. _37_ The writers aim to copy the success of another book, which makes their stories less interesting instead. Sometimes writers are out of touch they actually know

132、less about the world than their readers do. In a world that changes so quickly, keeping up with the times can be really difficult.The other is with the writers “responsibility”. A story that enlightens the reader is welcome, but no one wants to read a book written by someone who thinks that they kno

133、w better, just because they are an adult and a writer.One advantage that writers of teens books have is that they have been there themselves: they know what it is like to feel bored with the challenges of schoolwork, or to find it hard to get along with their parents. They use this to their advantag

134、e when it comes to making them understand the young. _38_When choosing books to read, we should wisely pick books from a range of different cultures and times. Some books are funny, while some are serious, or even tragic. This classification exists in all of world literature. _39_ The subject matter

135、 of these books is the lives of the young, particularly while they struggle to come of age, showing that they deal with problems relating to parents and friends, and the growing awareness of the responsibilities of adult life.You can get your hands on these books at a good bookshop nearby, or at you

136、r school library. Reading is said to be the key on the path to enlightenment.A. Their work must reflect this great change.B. Some books for the young are not entertaining.C. Its no surprise that it is also present in fiction for the young.D. Good writers try to imagine themselves in the shoes of the

137、ir readers.E. Writers of books for teens and young adults have two aims for their work.【答案】35. E 36. A 37. B 38. D 39. C第三部分 书面表达（共两节 32分）第一节 阅读表达（共4小题；第1、2题各2分，第3题3分，第4题5分，共12分）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。Valuable ValuesThe spending power of young people varies from person to person. Each, however, is faced

138、with the same question: what to do with their money?However people intend to use their money, managing it seems to be hugely important to younger generations. A 2016 study said 17 states of the US require high school students to take courses in personal finances. For those who have no access to cour

139、ses, help might be at hand thanks to Jerry Witkovsky and his method of using four jars to teach teenagers how to spend their money wisely.When Jerrys grandchildren turned 13, his present to each of them was three jars: one for Spending, one for Saving, and another for Giving- he has since added a fo

140、urth jar for Investing. It was from then on that his grandchildren started to be in control of what to do with the money they receive: spend, save, invest or give? Jerrys birthday present to his grandchildren is, however, much more than money and a few jars he is giving them the opportunity to learn

141、 lifelong values.The value taught with the Spending jar is that you are responsible for your own happiness. Money gives you independence and the opportunity to buy something you like. After all its OK to be nice to yourself!The Saving jar gives you a vision for the future. This could involve saving

142、for university, but it could also mean saving for that special something youve seen in the stores. Its up to you.The Investing jar not only represents a vision for the future, but gives the opportunity to build for the future. Although this could likewise involve putting aside money for your univers

143、ity education, it also means investing in yourself.The Giving jar is all about kindness and helping. Whether you want to help out a friend, give money to an animal charity or to children in another country, its your money to give to whatever cause you believe in.The aim of the jars is to encourage t

144、eenagers to think more objectively about money and the things that it can do. In this way, can they grow up understanding the value of the valuable.40. Why did Jerry give his grandchildren the jars as birthday presents?41. Please paraphrase the underlined sentence in your own words.42. Please decide

145、 which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.It is the parents who are responsible for the teens use of the money in the Spending jar.43. How are you going to manage your money after reading the passage? Why? (about 40 words)【答案】40. Because the jars can teach hi

146、s grandchildren to spend their money wisely. 41. The purpose of jars is to let teenagers consider and use money properly 42. It is the parents who are responsible for the teens use of the money in the Spending jar. Because spending jar is that you are responsible for your own happiness. 43. I will u

147、se the four jars to manage my money Because the four jars can encourage me to think more objectively about money and the things that it can do.第二节：应用文写作（共1小题；共20分）44. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国好友Jim因与同学发生矛盾，写信向你倾诉并寻求帮助。请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：1表达安慰；2.提出建议。注意：1.词数100左右；2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Jim,_Yours,Li Hua【答

148、案】Dear Jim,Im sorry to hear that you have a contradiction with your classmates. Dont worry. Its normal for us to have contradictions with each other when we get along with each other. The key is to see how we solve them. Here is some advice for you.First of all, in the face of contradictions, you sh

149、ould be calm. Peace of mind can make you rational, which is beneficial to work out contradictions. Secondly, It is our teachers who we can turn to for help. Finally, you need to be patient and stand in other peoples shoes to think about the problem. By doing so, you can well understand each other.I hope these suggestions can be useful.Yours,Li Hua