安徽省肥东县第二中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题 PDF版含答案.pdf

1、试卷第 1 页，总 8 页 肥东二中 2020-2021 学年度第二学期期末考试 高二年级 英语试卷 时间：120 分钟 满分：150 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 回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1When can the woman talk to the manager?AThis afternoon.BThis evening.CTomorro

2、w morning.2What does the woman want to do?ADrive away her car.BPark her car nearby.CBuy a red car.3How much does the woman want for the watch?A$200.B$150.C$50.4What are the speakers talking about?AA Chinese food.BA rare plant.CA new restaurant.5What does the woman mean?AShe doesnt want the toothpast

3、e.BShe will receive the toothpaste.CShe wants to change the toothpaste.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，回答第 6、7 题。6How many days does the man work in a week?A5 days.B

4、6 days.C7 days.7Who is the girl?AA passenger.BThe mans colleague.CThe mans daughter.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8What is the woman doing?ADoing a survey.BAsking for directions.CRepairing her watch.9Where is the Shell Building?AOpposite the post office.BNext to the post office.CBehind the post office.听第 8 段材料

5、，回答第 10 至 12 题。试卷第 2 页，总 8 页10What are the speakers talking about?ADestination.BWeather.CHometown.11When is a sunny day coming according to the weather forecast?AAfter lunch.BIn the evening.CTomorrow.12Where does the man come from?ALondon.BParis.CMoscow.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13What does the woman s

6、uggest doing first?ASeeing a film.BVisiting James.CGoing climbing.14What is the man doing while talking with the woman?ACalling a friend.BWriting a report.CPreparing for a meeting.15How will the speakers go to the new park?ABy taxi.BBy bike.CBy bus.16Where will the speakers meet on Saturday morning?

7、AIn a supermarket.BNear their school.CAt the West Mountain.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17When does the class finish?AAt 5:00 p.m.BAt 5:30 p.m.CAt 6:00 p.m.18How often do the students take Lindsay Blacks class in a week?ATwice.BThree times.CFour times.19What does the speaker ask the students to do?APhoto

8、copy her lessons.BVisit the school website.CBuy the students book.20What do we know about the speaker?AShes ambitious.BShes strict.CShes humorous.第二部分 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项。AGoodreads recommends the following books you want to read for the

9、event to come.1.The Lyrics:19612012By Bob DylanSimon Schuster,$60What its about:This heavy,well-timed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who just won the Nobel Prize in Literature,from his first album,Bob Dylan,through Tempest.Whats to love:The times may be changing,but Dylans fans are a

10、constant-traditional devotees who will want this epic collection for their shelves,to sit beside those beloved old Large-Papers.2.TaylorSwift:This Is Our SongBy Tyler ConroySimon Schuster,$28What its about:An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift,especially the pop stars 试卷第 3 页，

11、总 8 页countless fans.Whats to love:Mom and/or Dad,the fan of Taylor Swift,will think youre pretty cool if he or she discovers this temple to Taylor under the Christmas tree(even if it is a book).3.Misty CopelandBy Gregg DelmanRizzoli,$39.95What its about:Star-figure female ballet dancer Misty Copelan

12、d strikes a pose(95,to be exact)in photos taken between 2011 and 2014,in the casual setting of dance studios.Whats to love:Since becoming the first African-American woman to be named a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre,Copeland has become a cultural phenomenon,and Delmans arresting p

13、ictures capture her muscular power and elegance.4.Natgeo:The Most Popular Instagram PhotosBy National GeographicNational Geographic,$19.95What its about:National Geographics popular Instagram account(nearly 63 million followers)comes to book form in this title filled with eye-popping images from aro

14、und the world.Whats to love:Heres proof that Natgeos talented photographers have conquered social media while maintaining the usual quality of their work.And for fans of more traditional coffee-table-size books,check out National Geographics Wild,Beautiful Places:Picture-Perfect Journeys Around the

15、Globe($40).21Which author is noted for literature achievements?AGregg Delman.BTyler Conroy.CBob Dylan.DNational Geographic.22How much would a photographer normally spend on his favorite books listed?A$39.95.B$59.9.C$19.95.D$99.9.23Which book would a pop stars fan probably buy?AThe Lyrics:19612012.BT

16、aylor Swift:This is Our Song.CMisty Copeland.DNatgeo:The Most Popular Instagram Photos.B A new product from Microsoft Corporation can do just that for people who have trouble seeing.They may be blind or visually challenged.The product,an app,is called Seeing AI.AI is short for artificial intelligenc

17、e,a term for computers with an ability to think and learn like human beings.Seeing AI is currently available for free for Apples iPhone and iPad in Canada,Hong Kong,India,New Zealand,Singapore and the USAIt has four Channels:Short Text,Document,Product,and Person.After you download it,the app will s

18、how video directions for each channel.And the app uses both a camera and artificial intelligence to identify places,objects and people(even the emotions of people).People can use Seeing AI to learn words in English.With the app open,you can point your iPhone or iPad at any object and it will say wha

19、t the object is.People can also use the app when going to a store or supermarket.It can read product bar codes(条形码)so users will know whether a can is filled with fruit or dog food.In addition,at restaurants,diners can use it to hear a list of drinks and other menu offerings.It can recognize both fo

20、od choices and prices.And in the near future,it will be able to identify banknotes so people know whether they are holding a bill that is worth$100 or$1.However,as a new app,seeing AI will not be correct 100%of the time.For example,just because someone is smiling does not necessarily mean they are h

21、appy.The app recognizes text,but not handwriting yet.That feature may be available in the future.Also,Seeing AI needs to be connected to the Internet to work.试卷第 4 页，总 8 页24What does the author say about Seeing AI?AIt is on sale all over the world.BIt can run on all smart phones.CIt is tailored for

22、the visually disabled.DIt asks for a small charge for the service.25What can Seeing AI help people do now?AMake quick decisions.BTell the types of food.CIdentify paper money.DRecommend best alternatives.26What is the last paragraph mainly about?AThe usage of Seeing AI.BThe future of Seeing AI.CThe l

23、imitation of Seeing AI.DThe significance of Seeing AI.27Where is this text most likely from?AA diary.BA guidebook.CA novel.DA magazine.CRather than continue living a comfortable urban life,this British family has sold their London home in favor of launching the worlds smallest nature reserve to save

24、 a nations coral reef system.Karolina and Barry Seath along with their two young daughtersare preparing to move to an island in the Seychelles（非洲塞舌尔群岛）measuring just 1,300 feet long by 980 feet wide（400 by 300 meters）.Theyve launched a charity and teamed up with（与.合作）local biologists in an effort to

25、 bring the coral reefs back to life in the smallest African country,which have been almost wiped out by rising sea temperatures.Their land-based coral farm will be only the second of its kind in the world,the other being on Australias Great Barrier Reef,to specialize in regrowing coral to restore th

26、e reefs.47-year-old Barry,who is a former policeman,said,“We are just a normal husband,wife and two kids,living the sort of life that most others do,but we felt the need to make a positive change for ourselves,our children,and the world we had largely taken for granted.”Over the course of several va

27、cations to the Seychelles,the Seaths witnessed the gradual deterioration（恶化）of the reefs.Every time we visited,we noticed the coral was getting worse and worse,said Barry.All the tourists say the same thing.They love the beaches but are really disappointed with the coral.Barry felt it was time to ma

28、ke a change and show his daughters an alternative way of eco-friendly living.He then teamed up with experts at the Marine Conservation Society Seychelles in order to develop the facility.Once it is complete,it will be the first large-scale,land-based coral farm in the Indian Ocean.The eco-warriors h

29、ope to use the facility to grow around 10,000 corals per year.Barry said,Our long-term goal is to show everyone thatwith just a relatively small investmentyou can have a big positive influence on the marine（海的）environment.28Why have Karolina and Barry Seath sold their house?AThey need to collect eno

30、ugh money to set up a charity.BThey will move to an island in the Seychelles to save coral.CThey think suburban life near the sea will be more comfortable.DThey want to have a sea farm to grow coral for their daughters.29What do we know about the Seaths from the text?AThey often take other peoples d

31、eeds for granted.BThey have visited the Seychelles only once.CThere are altogether six family members.DBarry Seath used to be a policeman.试卷第 5 页，总 8 页30What will Karolina and Barry Beaths coral farm be like?AIt will be 1,300 meters long and 980 meters wide.BIt will be the first of its kind in the I

32、ndian Ocean.CIt will focus on fighting with rising sea temperatures.DIt will be larger than the one on Australias Great Barrier Reef.31What is Barrys long-term goal?ATo show everyone they can make a difference to the sea environment.BTo make sure no one is disappointed with the coral in the Seychell

33、es.CTo try to grow around 10,000 corals per year on their coral farm.DTo show his daughters a better life of eco-friendly living.DA new study researched how bad technology affected employees mental health.The research involved experiments in which brainwaves were measured as people were put through

34、a series of bad technology experiences.The experiments involved adults of many ages with different levels of computer skills.Subjects were tested with simple computer problems,like troubled sign-in operations.Others dealt with slow-speed connections to the Internet.Still others experienced system cr

35、ashes.“The moment people started using bad technology,we saw a doubling of their levels of stress,”said Olivier Oullier,president of EMOTIV,which is a technology company.“I was a bit surprised by that,because you rarely see those levels going so high,”he said.The experiments showed that technology r

36、elated stress had a lasting effect,he added.In addition to tech failures affecting the mental health of employees,the problems can also affect a companys business,the research found.Such problems can reduce productivity,especially that of younger workers,who rely heavily on technology to work.The re

37、search showed a thirty percent production drop among study subjects under age 40.And lower productivity in turn increased their stress levels.As stressful as the tech problems were for those in the study,Oullier said,such effects were likely to be even more severe in the real world.He said the subje

38、cts knew they were involved in an experiment so they may not have been as personally affected by the results.As Oullier has pointed out,another issue is that many employees are working remotely and this can also add to tech difficulties.In an office,computer support helpers are usually available to

39、help workers solve tech problems.But working from a kitchen or home office,employees are often on their own.When they face more tech problems,they get more stressed.“When youre stuck at home and all you have is a computer provided by your employer,you might not have access to tech support,”Oullier s

40、aid.“Thats why its so important when you are remote to have technology that works.”32What did researchers do to all subjects in the experiment?AThey got them exposed to tech failures.BThey asked them to gain computer skills.CThey required them to calm others down.DThey tested them with complex probl

41、ems.33Why are young employees affected more severely by tech failures?AThey have a preference for work from home offices.BThey have heavier dependence on technology at work.CThey play an important role in a companys tech business.DThey are not as skilled and experienced as old employees.34Which of t

42、he following statements does Olivier Oullier agree to?试卷第 6 页，总 8 页ARemote work leads to lower productivity.BTech-related stress has a temporary effect.CLack of tech support adds to stress levels.DAccess to technology ensures good health.35What is the best title for the text?ABad Technology Has Litt

43、le to Do With Productivity.BTech Failures Can Make Employees More Stressed.CWorking Remotely Can Lead to Poor Mental Health.DComputer Skills Are Particularly Necessary at Work.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。The teenage years can be tough,and its normal to feel sa

44、d every now and then.But if these feelings dont go away or become so intense that you cant handle them,you may be suffering from depression.36.Try not to isolate yourself.When youre depressed,you may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything.Just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficu

45、lt,but isolating yourself only makes depression worse.37 Spend time with friends,especially those who are active.Keep your body healthyMaking healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your mood.Ever heard of a runners high?Physical activities can be as effective as medications for depression,so g

46、et involved in sports,ride your bike,or take a dance class.Any activity helps!38 As for food,make sure you are feeding your mind with plenty of fruits,vegetables and whole grains.39You maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a mood boost,even if just for a s

47、hort time.However,substance use can not only make depression worse,but can cause you to become more depressed.In short,drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worse not better in the long run.You will need special treatment for your substance problem.Ask for help if you are stressedStress and w

48、orry can lead to depression.40 In addition,if you have a health concern you feel you cant talk to your parents about,see a doctor.A health professional can help you approach your parents and guide you toward appropriate treatment.If youre dealing with relationship,friendship,or family problems,talk

49、to an adult you trust.ASubstance use may help.BAvoid alcohol and drugs.CEven a short walk can be beneficial.DThe more exercise you do,the healthier you will be.ETalk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming.FHelp is available and you have more power than you think.GAs you get out into the

50、world,you may find yourself feeling better.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）试卷第 7 页，总 8 页阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。81-year-old Erika lives in Langenfeld,Germany,with her husband.She never used to be 41 ,but after her two kids grew up and le

51、ft the 42 ,she found herself bored.43 ,her daughter signed her up for a gym membership.“The first five years,I was not as 44 .Then,I slowly started to do more and 45 took part in rowing competitions,”Erika said.It has been 20 years since Erika first 46 that gym.These days,she works out twice a day.W

52、hen COVID-19 began,she had to find a new way to 47 her workout desire.Thats when her daughter 48 some technology-related apps to her!She 49 participating in various workout challenges online,and it didnt take long before people 50 her.As her Internet followers grew,Erika has become a perfect 51 for

53、the young to keep active for the benefit of their 52 .“If I can change peoples stereotypes(刻板印象)about the old,it makes me very happy,”she said.Meanwhile,she often 53 younger folks through her social networks,trying hard to 54 the joy of fitness.“I would have never 55 to get this many inspiring 56 an

54、d followers,”Erika added.“These apps have helped me to stay up-to-date with 57 and what the younger generations are 58 these days.”Erika is showing everyone how 59 it is to grow and evolve in our lifetimes.Twenty years ago,she 60 imagined that she would be motivating people half her age on social me

55、dia Now shes made it.41AathleticBwealthCsensitiveDbusy42AofficeBschoolCneighborhoodDhouse43ASimplyBLuckilyCHopefullyDObviously44AtiredBaddictedCworriedDashamed45AseldomBstillCevenDagain46Aset foot inBcaught sight ofCtook advantage of Dpaid attention to47AexpressBrememberCdescribeDsatisfy48Aintroduce

56、dBreportedCattachedDrepeated49AimaginedBstartedCdelayedDallowed50AsponsoredBsuspectedCnoticedDchallenged51AsymbolBbrandCmodelDdream52AsafetyBhealthChonorDreward53AencouragesBprotectCobservesDrelaxes54AimpressBkeepCspreadDexchange55AprovedBofferedCagreedDexpected56Aexplanations BdiscussionsCdebatesDc

57、omments57AcultureBtechnology.CdevelopmentDenvironment58Acurious about Bpatient withCdispleased withDuncertain about59AdifficultBnaturalCslowDimportant60AslightlyBregularlyChardlyDbasically第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。试卷第 8 页，总 8 页People will connect to their cultur

58、al group through similar food patterns.Immigrants often use food as 61 means of keeping their identity.People from different backgrounds eat different food.The areas 62 families live influence food likes and dislikes.Food items themselves have meaning 63(attach)to them.In many Western countries,a bo

59、x of chocolate would be viewed as an appropriate gift.The receiver of the gift would react 64(different)to a gift of cabbages or carrots.In other countries,however,chocolate might be a less appropriate gift.Nations or countries are often linked 65 certain food.For example,many people think of Italy

60、when eating pizza.Families in the southern United States prefer to eat Grits(粗玉米粉).Meat and potatoes66(eat)by some families in the United States.67(region)food habits do exist,but they also change over time.Families move to other locations,68(bring)their food preferences with them.They may use some

61、local 69(ingredient)to try their old recipes,or experiment with new recipes.Because people and food are mobile,trying to define a countrys culture by what they eat is often 70(accurate).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

62、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。Last summer vacation,as volunteer teachers,my classmates and I headed to Daliangshan Hope School carried some books donated by our class.Upon arrival,we received a

63、 warmly welcome from the whole school.In the following day,we gave them lessons and patiently helped them with their studies.The students attended our lessons actively,what in turn inspired us.After class we played with basketball together.We also told them how our school life was like.Chatting or l

64、aughing,we felt we had never had more enjoyable time.Two weeks flew by,and it was time for us to say goodbye.Many students came to see ourselves off.We hugged each other and express our wish to see each other soon.第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）假定你是校学生会主席，请以学生会的名义就全球变暖问题写一封英文倡议信，并刊登在你校英文报上。内容包括:1.全球变暖的负面影响；2.如何从我

65、做起减缓全球变暖。注意:1.词数 100 左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。本卷由系统自动生成，请仔细校对后使用，答案仅供参考。答案第 1 页，总 1 页高二期末考试英语参考答案听力1-5CBAAA 6-10BABBB 11-15 ACABC 16-20 BCACB阅读21-25CCBCB 26-30CDBDB 31-35AABCB 36-40FGCBE完形填空41-45ADBBC 46-50ADABC 51-55CBACD 56-60DBADC语法填空61a 62where 63attached 64differently 65to/with66are eaten 67Regional

66、 68bringing 69ingredient 70inaccurate改错 711.carriedcarrying 2.warmlywarm 3.daydays 4.whatwhich 5.with 去掉 6.howwhat 7.orand 8.more 前面加 a 9.ourselvesus 10.expressexpressed书面表达Dear teachers and fellow students,There is no doubt that our planet is getting warmer and warmer.Global warming has already bro

67、ught about the rise of the sea level,the spread of diseases and the extinction of species.Its our responsibility to live a low-carbon life to save the earth before it is too late.Everyone is expected to cultivate the awareness of saving energy and resources.First,travelling by public transportation

68、is an effective way to save energy and reduce the emission of carbon dioxide.Second,make full use of every drop of water.For example,flush the toilet with the used water.Also,try to avoid using disposable products like plastic bags.If you do use them,use them more than once.Together,individuals can make a difference and every little thing counts!The Student Union