河南省开封市五县联考2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题.doc

1、河南省开封市五县联考2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题考生注意：1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，110分钟。2.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。AIn 1872, the first national park was se

2、t up in the US. If s the Yellowstone National Park, which was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1978. Today the country is home to 59 national parks. Here is a list of some of the best received ones.Great Smoky Mountains National ParkThis park is a part of the Smoky Mountains. It lies at the border

3、 between the US states of North Carolina and Tennessee. Its the countrys most visited national park. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1983. Tourists visiting the park can enjoy different activities like biking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, etc.Grand Canyon National ParkAlmost every in

4、ternational tourist to the US visits this national park, making it the second most visited national park in the US. It lies in northwestern Arizona and is home to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1979. Covering an area of 4,926.08 square km, the park

5、offers many activities to the visitors like driving and walking tours, hiking, biking, etc.Yosemite National ParkThis national park lies in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of Northern California. Its known for its waterfalls, mountains, lakes, and wildlife. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in

6、 1984. The 3,026.87-square-km-large park is home to different animals such as black bears, red foxes, etc.Cuyahoga Valley National ParkThe national park lies in northeast Ohio. Set up in 2000, it offers a lot of activities like bicycling, hiking, wildlife watching, etc. The waterfalls, caves, hills,

7、 farmlands, and more make the experience of visiting the national park a memorable experience.1. Which of the following parks is the first to become a World Heritage Site?A. Great Smoky Mountains National Park. B. Yellowstone National Park.C. Grand Canyon National park. D. Yosemite National Park.2.

8、What do Yosemite National Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park have in common?A. They both have waterfalls. B. They both lie between two states.C. They both allow visitors to go hunting. D. They both offer biking and hiking activities.3. What does the text mainly intend to introduce?A. Standards o

9、f becoming national parks.B. A brief history of American national parks.C. Some most popular national parks in the US.D. Benefits of visiting American national parks.BIn February 2019, my beautiful cat Xena suddenly lost the use of her back legs, and I took her straight to our vet (兽医), Chris. Xena

10、was booked for surgery two days later. The operation was successful, and I went to see her later that day. She seemed tired, but pleased to see me and in much better shape.A few days later, I took her home, armed with medications plus instructions for her care. I had to keep her in a large cage and

11、teach her how to walk again. And no one could tell whether Xena could walk again or notit was largely up to her. I wasnt expecting much, but I carried on doing as Chris had instructed.Just a week later, Xena amazed me. Not having managed to support herself on her back legs at all, she suddenly stood

12、 up all by herself. Soon she began to walk a little with her back supported. Encouraged, I booked her for some hydrotherapy(水疗), which was helpful for dogs in this situation. Most cats would panic if put in water, but my brave little cat astonished everyone, tolerating neck-deep water while walking

13、on a machine.When I took Xena to Chris, he was delighted with her progress. Over the next few weeks, Xena moved from the cage to a room of her own, with all furniture removed so that she wouldnt run into anything or get tripped. Soon, she could manage a few steps out into our garden, though she stil

14、l needed some help to walk properly without dragging her legs. Despite still being in pain, she really wanted to walk again. After three months since her surgery, she was able to run, jump and climb stairs. anything she wanted.Xena is now completely back to normal, Id thought she might be defeated p

15、ermanently by all that had happened to her. But this courageous little cat simply brushed it all off and got on with living. Many people could learn from Xena.4. From paragraph 1, it can be learned that Xena .A. was fall of energy shortly after the operationB. was given the surgery in her owners abs

16、enceC. got injured owing to her owners carelessnessD. received an operation on reaching the hospital5. Which word best describes the authors initial feeling about Xenas recovery?A. Unsure. B. Inspired. C. Satisfied. D. Hopeless.6. Why did the author remove the furniture from Xenas room?A. To avoid m

17、aking a mess. B. To allow her to run faster.C. To prevent her getting hurt. D. To make room for her cage.7. In which aspect does Xena set a good example to us?A. Socializing with others. B. Making proper choices.C. Being considerate to partners. D. Dealing with life challenges.CThe icy beauty of the

18、 Arctic attracts thousands of visitors every year to see its wonderful wildlife, landscape and local cultures. Visitors can take ships on a voyage along the Arctic Ocean or take flights to cities along the Arctic edge. No matter how one gets there, they should wear warm clothes and get ready to take

19、 in the attractions.“Travelling to the Arctic leaves an unforgettable impression on the visitor. Its vast expanse and the fragility of its environment are two things that really blow away people,” said Cheryl Rosa, the director of the US Arctic Research Commission.Visitors to the Arctic Circle will

20、have a lot of activities to choose from if they want to see all that the region has to offer. Hiking with snowshoes, dog sledding and kayaking are common activities. Visitors with sharp eyes are likely to spot polar bears. To get even closer to the animals of the sea, visitors can go polar snorkelin

21、g with seals. Of course, Arctic adventures arent complete without viewing the wonders of the Arctic Circles large glaciers and icebergs as well.One of the most impressive attractions and maybe the most difficult to see is the Northern Lights, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. They are n

22、atural lights that glow a brilliant green and light up the horizon. Sometimes they appear as waves that dance across the sky in different colors.The best places to view the Northern lights are in Northern Norway, Swedens Abisko National Park, Iceland, Americas Alaska or Canadas Yukon, according to s

23、pace, com. Charles Deehr, an expert at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, recommended planning a trip between winter and spring, especially when there is a new moon.Even though the Arctic is a popular tourist destination, dont forget that people live here too. “It is recommend

24、ed that visitors go with tour groups that are respectful of Arctic residents(居民) and their culture,” said Rosa. “Too many people can disturb the small villages. Finding tour groups that work with local communities is important.”8. The underlined part “blow away” in Paragraph 2 probably means “ ”.A.

25、defeat B. affect C. move D. impress9. What can we know about the Northern Lights?A. They only produce green light at night.B. They are natural lights and hard to see.C. They seldom occur between winter and spring.D. The best time to view them is when there is a full moon.10. What can be inferred fro

26、m the last paragraph?A. Visitors should choose suitable tour groups when visiting.B. Tour groups are not welcome among Arctic residents.C. The Arctic5s population has been rising in recent years.D. Tour groups should get permission from local communities.11. What is the purpose of the author in writ

27、ing this passage?A. To inform visitors of local culture.B. To recommend some activities to visitors.C. To introduce a popular tourist destination.D. To share a travel experience in the Arctic.DIn the last century, a series of missions have been carried out to explore the moonEarths only natural sate

28、llite. Among them, NASAs Apollo 11 mission was groundbreaking as it succeeded in landing the first humans on the moon on July 20,1969.Several decades later, NASA announced its Artemis program. Named after the Greek goddess of the moon and twin sister of Apollo, the Artemis program will send humans t

29、o the moon by the year 2024. And this time, the moon will welcome its first female astronaut.Up until now, only 12 people, all male, have ever walked on the moon. “The last person walked on the Moon in 1972,” Bettina Inclan, NASA communications director said in a statement. “No woman has ever walked

30、 on the lunar surface.”Women, of course, have been involved in space projects and made valuable contributions. In 1963, astronaut Valentina Tereshkova from the Soviet Union became the first woman to blast off into space. However, the progress toward womens access to space flight programs has been sl

31、ow. Women have been held back by various requirements and security concerns. For example, astronauts had to be test pilots with a certain amount of experience. This was a problem as the field was dominated by males at the time. Indeed, the gender bias(偏见) seemed to exist in the early space programs,

32、 The New York Times reported.In 1962, NASA wrote to a little girl who wanted to be an astronaut. The letter said, “We have no present plans to employ women on spaceflights because of the degree of scientific and flight training, and the physical characteristics, which are required.”Women have indeed

33、 made progress in this particular area, and arguably have advantages over their male colleagues. Women tend to be smaller, which means they use less oxygen and take up less space in small spacecrafts. Also, women usually have greater emotional awareness and communication skills that make them better

34、-suited to long spaceflights.Despite challenges, women have shown that they are more than capable of joining that elite group of men who have gone to the moon. And this will truly be a remarkable moment in history.12. Which one is true about the Artemis program?A. It is named after Apollo.B. It will

35、 send 12 people to the moon by 2024.C. It succeeded in landing the first humans on the moon.D. It will send the first female astronaut to the moon.13. The letter to a little girl is mentioned to show .A. Womens space flight programs are in progress.B. Women require more flight training on spacefligh

36、ts.C. the gender bias seemed to exist in the early space programs.D. female astronauts have advantages over their male colleagues.14. Whats the author5s attitude to sending female astronaut to the moon?A. ambiguous. B. hopeful. C. indifferent. D. negative.15. Whats the best title of the textA. Giant

37、 leap for women.B. NASAs Apollo 11 mission.C. The first female astronaut to the moon.D. Who is more suitable for spaceflightsmale or female?第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 16 In ancient times, most festivals would celebrate the end of cold weather, planting in spring a

38、nd harvesting in autumn. Todays festivals have many origins, some religious, some seasonal, and some for special people or events.Some festivals are held to honor the dead or to satisfy the ancestors, who might return either to help or to do harm. For the Japanese festival Obon, for example, people

39、should go to clean graves, light incense(香) and lamps, and play music. 17 18 The Dragon Boat Festival in China honours the famous ancient poet, Qu Yuan while in the USA, Columbus Day is in memory of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World.Harvest and Thanksgiving festivals can be very h

40、appy events. People are grateful because their food is gathered for the winter and the agricultural work is over. 19 The most energetic and important festivals are the ones that look forward to the end of winter and the coming of spring. In China there are dragon dances and carnivals and families ce

41、lebrate the Lunar New Year together. Some Western countries have very exciting carnivals such as Easter. 20 People love to get together to eat, drink, and have fun with each other. Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our customs and forget our work for a little while.A. Festivals can also be he

42、ld to honor famous people.B. Festivals and celebrations around the world are held for different reasons.C. Because they think that this will lead the ancestors back to earth.D. Because they think that their ancestors will enjoy clean atmosphere.E. Different festivals throughout the world are celebra

43、ted in different ways.F. It celebrates the return of Jesus(耶稣) from the dead and the coming of spring and new life.G. In Europe, people often decorate churches and town halls and get together to have meals.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答

44、题卡上将该项涂黑。It was a cold gray Winters day. Two inches of freshly fallen snow had 21 the ground. The night before had been so bitterly cold that I had to leave my water dripping(滴下)to 22 the pipes. Still, the roads had been ploughed and I had several errands(差事) that needed doing. I got in the car and

45、23 the heater. Then I 24 out into the terrible day. I was 25 , though, not to let the 26 and darkness of it all get to me.I put a CD that I had burned years before into the stereo. It was foil of songs that made me smile, songs that brought happiness 27 my heart. I normally dont sing in public. My v

46、oice is 28 and I dont want others to 29 through it. But since I was in the car, I turned up the volume and let my voice 30 . I may not have 31 a beautiful noise, but I did make a joyful one. Song after song I sang along. It felt so 32 to sing again. I smiled and I let the 33 and love flow from my he

47、art and out into the world. After a while I noticed 34 . The sun was starting to break through the clouds. Its light was shining brightly on the 35 and make it sparkle(闪光) with life. I sang even louder and let my spirit 36 . I felt at one with love, with life, and with God.God loves us all so much b

48、ut God doesnt 37 us a lifetime of sunny days. Sometimes you just have to sing 38 the sun comes out, You have to create your own 39 and use it to brighten up the 40 .21. A. blanketed B. absorbed C. polished D. exposed22. A. fit B. protect C. repair D. explode23. A. turned on B. adapted to C. broke of

49、f D. held up24. A. stepped B. walked C. drove D. rode25. A. acknowledged B. declined C. attempted D. determined26. A. sadness B. loneliness C. coldness D. illness27. A. in B. to C. with D. from28. A. unpleasant B. excellent C. strong D. slow29. A. see B. fall C. suffer D. drive30. A. put down B. lef

50、t out C. turned in D. joined in31. A. enjoyed B. heard C. made D. killed32. A. awful B. amazing C. curious D. desperate33. A. commitment B. positivity C. assignment D. advantage34. A. everything B. nothing C. anything D. something35. A. snow B. lake C. door D. window36. A. fly B. extend C. gather D.

51、 hide37. A. invent B. guarantee C. lend D. return38. A. when B. after C. until D. as39. A. mood B. happiness C. smile D. light40. A. window B. ground C. car D. world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。A 7-year-old girl recites Welcome Rain on a Spring Night, a poem from the Tang

52、Dynasty (618907 ) , in front of a cottage in Chengdu in southwest China. The cottage is one of the most famous 41 (attract) for literary lovers from all over the country. Its poet Du Fu (712770), author of Welcome Rain on a Spring Night, is a legendary poet who has 42 (great) influenced China for ov

53、er 1,000 years.The scene is part of Du Fu, China5s Greatest Poet, a BBC documentary (纪录片) first aired in April. 43 (direct) by Michael Wood, it presents Dus life 44 literary achievements.Wood says in front of the camera that he is surprised to see such a young fan of Dus poetry, and wonders 45 she c

54、ould even understand his work. Her mother, a poetry lover, replies, “I want her to be influenced by 46 (we) Ancient culture,” adding that she chooses simple pieces for her daughter that 47 (be) easy to learn and recite.In China, children know Dus poems, while in East Asian culture he 48 (respect).Ho

55、wever, Du has remained relatively unknown in other parts of the world, But now, thanks 49 the first English documentary on the poet, his life and work, as well as 50 (tradition) Chinese cultural values, have been shown for Western viewers.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换

56、修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Two years ago, I went on a seven-day tour to Paris with my friend Tom、We had great time there. We did lots of interested th

57、ings. I took pictures of the Eiffel Tower. It stands in a park near the River Seine but is 300 meters tall. Our guide tells us that it was built in the late nineteen century. We also visited the Bastille Castle, where is one of the old building in France. I bought beautifully presents from the souve

58、nir market. I wanted to buy more for my parents but I didnt have enough of money. Anyway, we all had fun.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，上周日你班在老师的带领下进行了一次帮助附近的小区清扫、消毒的义务活动。请以“A Meaningful Cleanup”为题写一篇英语短文，内容包括：1.活动时间、地点和目的； 2.活动过程； 3.你的感受。注意：1.词数100左右； 2.短文题目已为你写好。参考词汇：消毒disinfect (vt.)A Meaningful Cleanup 开

59、封市五县高二年级期末联考英语参考答案.阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）13 BAC 47 BACD 811 DBAC 1215 DCBA 1620 BCAGF完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）2125 ABACD 2630 CBACD 3135 CBBDA 3640 ABCDD语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）41. attractions 42. greatly 43. Directed 44. and 45. how46. our 47. are 48. is respected 49. to 50. traditional.短文改错（共10分

60、）Two years ago, I went on a seven-day tour to Paris with my friend Tom. We had great time there. We did lots of ainterested things. I took pictures of the Eiffel Tower. It stands in a park near the River Seine but is 300 meters tall. Our interesting andguide tells us that it was built in the late ni

61、neteen century. We also visited the Bastille Castle, where is one of the old told nineteenth whichbuilding in France. I bought beautifully presents from the souvenir market. I wanted to buy more for my parents but I buildings beautifuldidnt have enough of money. Anyway, we all had fun.both书面表达 （满分25

62、分）A Meaningful CleanupIn order to encourage us students to participate in volunteer activities and prevent virus spreading, our class organized a meaningful cleanup in a nearby community last Sunday morning.We gathered on the playground and then we walked in a line to the community. Under the guidan

63、ce of our teachers, we were divided into two groups. Students in Group One did some cleaning, like sweeping floors and mopping stairs. Meanwhile, students in Group Two disinfected the buildings. With everyones efforts, we finished the task successfully.I have benefited a lot from the activity. It makes me learn teamwork and I have realized community health is of great importance and that I can also do something worthwhile for our community.