上海市静安区2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.docx

1、20202021年静安区高二下英语期末. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word

2、 that best fits each blank.Common HeroismIn a few short weeks, the world lost not one but two literary giants. Louis Cha, better known as Jin Yong, passed away on Oct. 30, and Stan Lee (17) (leave) this world on Nov.12. While the two worked on opposite sides of the world and generally had different

3、fan bases, they each pass on a legacy(遗产) that will continue to influence generations to come.Over 60 years ago, both Stan and Louis began their writing careers. Stan worked on comic books, creating many individuals (18) special abilities. You may know them as Marvel superheroes. Meanwhile, Louis wr

4、ote wuxia novels, (19) (combine) ancient Chinese philosophies, history and martial arts. They were completely different from each other-in story, setting, and styles, etc.-but there was one thing that their characters shared, an ideal. Perhaps (20) (good) way to describe it would be by something Sta

5、n Lee said: “Another definition of a hero is someone who is concerned about other peoples well-being. and will go out of his or her way to help them, (21)_ there is no chance of a reward. That person is indeed, without a doubt, a real superhero.”There is a reason (22) so many of us wanted to grow up

6、 to be firefighters or police officers instead of lawyers or bankers. We wanted to be heroes. Sure, only some of us become firefighters or police officers, but the idea stays with us. This central philosophy of heroism as described above by Stan Lee (23) (represent) by the likes of his own Captain A

7、merica and Louis Chas Guo Jing. We simply interpret it and bring it into our everyday lives. When someone is being bullied(欺负), you choose to stand up for them because thats (24) Guo Jing would have done. When a stranger looks like he needs help, you ask (25) , “What would Captain America do?” And y

8、ou act.Comic books and wuxia novels in some sense are like fairy tales for an older crowd. We read them (26) (remind) of the people we want to become. Math, science and economics may help us make more money, but they dont teach us about justice, friendship and self-sacrifice. Both Stan Lee and Louis

9、 Cha stopped writing in the 1970s, but their works live on and will continue to change the way we think and act.Today, we show respect for two individuals who have made the world a better place.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used

10、 once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. irreversible B. relatively C. model D. effect E. pioneering F. demonstrateG. lightweight H alternative I. occasionally J. upset K. presentedCIIE a Platform to Share FutureAfter over a year of preparation, the China Import International Expo (C

11、IIE)kicked off on November 5 in Shanghai. It is the worlds first import-oriented national exhibition and a (27) event in the history of international trade.Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered the keynote speech at the opening of the six-day event. “Great winds and storms may (28) a pond but not a

12、n ocean.” Xi said, comparing China to a vast sea. “After 5,000 years of rials and tribulations(艰难困苦), China is still here. Looking ahead, China will be here to stay!” He called for strengthening opening-up and cooperation. saying economic globalization is an “(29) historical trend.”Under the theme o

13、f “New Era, Shared Future,” the CIIE helps countries from around the world to seize opportunities (30) by Chinas development in the new era. It also offers a platform for countries to deepen international business cooperation for shared prosperity and progress. The event has attracted a total of 172

14、 countries, regions and international organizations and over 3,600 enterprises to (31) their unique products and technological achievements. More than 100 new products and technologies debuted(首次亮相) at the CIIE.Aeromobil, a Slovakian(斯洛伐克的) company which has developed the worlds first “flying car,”

15、showcased a (32) at the Expo that wowed the crowds. The vehicle, which can transform into flight mode in three minutes， provides the aviation(航空) industry with a promising (33) .Conforming to(符合) automotive safety standards with(34) materials and a hybrid(混合的) electric powertrain(动力系统), the car may

16、allow people to realize the dream of true freedom of movement both in the air and on the road.In the exhibition area of food and agricultural products, guides from Ghana(加纳), showed the specialities they brought to visitors, saying that Ghanas chocolate is not only delicious, but can stand (35) high

17、 temperatures. The chocolate wont melt, even if held in hands.Although the expo itself lasted only six days, the (36) of the fair would be felt far beyond that limited amount of time. The message is loud and clear. China will not close its door to the world and it will only become more and more open

18、. Reading ComprehensionsSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage, there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Innovation Isnt an Idea ProblemWhen most organizations try to increase their innovation ef

19、forts, they always seem to start from the same assumption: “we need more ideas.” However, innovation isnt prevented by a lack of ideas, but rather a lack of noticing the good ideas already there. Its a 37 problem, not an idea problem.Consider a well-known example from history. Xerox developed the fi

20、rst personal computer, but didnt 38 enough in the technology and allowed Steve Jobs and Apple to snatch the opportunity away.This isnt just a fun example of smart people and established companies being 39 ; it actually reflects a bias(偏见) against new and creative ideas when were faced with even smal

21、l amounts of 40 .Thats the implications of a study by a team of researchers led by Whartons Jennifer Mueller. The research team divided participants into two groups and created a small level of uncertainty in one group by telling them they would be qualified for additional payment based on a 41 lott

22、ery(彩票) of participants. The researchers didnt give specifics around how their chance for additional payment would work, but it was enough to yield some feelings of uncertainly within the group.The participants were then given two tests. The first test was designed to judge their implicit perception

23、s(隐式知觉) about creativity and practicality. Participants were shown two sets of word pairs created by combining words that reflected creativity or practicality with words that 42 a positive or negative meaning, and then were asked to select their preferred phrase. The second test was designed to spec

24、ifically survey their feelings toward new, creative ideas. In this test, participants were simply asked to 43 their feelings toward creativity and practicality on a scale from I to 7.The researchers found that those exposed to a small amount of uncertainty said they 44 creativity, but actually favor

25、ed the practical word pairings over the creative pairings.If such a(n) 45 bias against creativity is present in times of uncertainly, it might explain why so many 46 innovations were initially rejected. The same uncertainty that triggers the need for companies to innovate may also be triggering exec

26、utives to be rejecting the discoveries that could help them gain a competitive 47 One possible solution to this “idea killing” problem is to change the 48 ideas have to move through. Instead of using the traditional hierarchy（等级制度）to find and approve ideas the 49 process could be spread across the w

27、hole organization. Thats the approach Rhode Island-based Rite-Solutions has taken for almost a decade. Rite-Solutions has set up an “idea market” on their internal website where anyone can post an idea and volunteer to work on project ideas they support. The program not only has produced huge gains

28、for the company, but has created a(n) 50 where new ideas are recognized and developed throughout the entire company, a democratization(民主化) of recognition. 51 , its a system based on the assumption that everyone in the company already has great ideas and the market just makes them better at finding

29、those ideas. Its not an idea-solution; its a recognition-solution.37. A. principle B. recognition C. prediction D. communication38. A. engage B. participate C. progress D. invest39. A. wise B. tunny C. wrong D. proud40. A uncertainty B. fancy C. imagination D. risk41. A. conscious B. random C. delib

30、erate D. innovative42. A. explained B. discovered C. conveyed D. hid43. A. describe B. select C. recognize D. rate44. A. valued B. maintained C. abandoned D. rejected45. A. casual B. negative C. original D. weak46. A. expensive B. private C notable D. public47. A. advantage B. world C. spirit D. tec

31、hnology48. A staff B. mind C. crowd D. structure49. A thought B. design C. approval D. business50. A. culture B. impression C. regulation D. game51. A After all B. As a rule C. As a result D. In additionSection BDirections: Read the following two passage. Each passage is followed by several question

32、s or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A.B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Charlie Boice from Georgia has been crowned this years “Papa” Hemingway at a look-alike contest. The 56-year-

33、old retired air traffic controller won the annual competition at Sloppy Joes Bar in Floridaa place Hemingway often visited during his time in Key West in the 1930son his 15th attempt.Dressed in a wool fishermans sweater in a bid to imitate photographer Yousuf Karshs famous portrait of the world-famo

34、us American writer, Boice looked extremely happy as he was declared winner. He was chosen as the winner by the judging committee made up of former “Papa” Hemingways, all of whom look strikingly similar. Speaking to CBS Miami, Boice said. “Winning the Hemingway Look-Alike Contest is fantastic. I feel

35、 like a champion. Hemingway was a champion.”During the contest, the 122 competitors had to take to the stage and attempt to convince the judges that they were the most similar to the “Papa” character of Hemingway, who won the Nobel Prize in literature in 1954 but committed suicide in 1961.Many did s

36、o by performing poetry or singing.The competition, which helps to raise money for a Hemingway Look-Alike Society-administrated college scholarship fund, is a highlight of the annual Hemingway Days festival honoring the author. Just before the competition, an unusual event Running of the Bulls took p

37、lace with the look-alikes. The video made by Florida Keys News Bureau shows the white-bearded men chanting and singing as they march through Key Wests historic downtown with several life-sized, but fake bulls.Also on Saturday, a California community college professor won the Lorian Hemingway Short S

38、tory Competition, which attracted as many as 857American and international entries. Riba Taylor of Palm Springs won the first award with her story titled “Between My Ribs.” Lorian Hemingway, Ernest Hemingways granddaughter, said Taylor displayed deep sympathy in her story to the woman who lost her l

39、ove, a life changed and the power of memory.52. What did many competitors do to prove that they were the most similar to Ernest Hemingway?A. They should wear fishermans sweaters.B. They should pay a visit to Sloppy Joes Bar in Florida.C. They should perform poetry or sing on the stage.D. They should

40、 march with several life-sized fake bulls.53. What is the significance of the annual Hemingway Days festival?A. The event takes place to raise money for a college scholarship fund.B. The festival is held in memory of Ernest Hemingway.C. The event takes place in honor of the Nobel Prize winners in li

41、terature.D. The festival is held in hope of passing down the local traditions.54. What can we infer from the passage?A. Many people look like Ernest Hemingway in the US.B. Bull fighting is very popular throughout the world.C. There are many people interested in writing short stories.D. Ernest Heming

42、way is loved and respected worldwide.(B)Before you even figured out how to walk or talk, you learned how to eat snacks. It started as a handful of Cheerios on your high-chair tray, then some Goldfish Crackers after school. By now, its just a fact of life-who thinks twice about grabbing candy between

43、 classes or munching on chips while doing homework. In fact, if youre anything like the average teen, you snack as often as four times a day.The top snack picks for teens are factory-made desserts, salty snacks, candy and fruit drinks. While unprocessed stuff like strawberries or cheese would give y

44、ou what your body needs, those arent the foods that are easy to get your hands on. Have you looked at vending machines recently? Theyre not exactly filled with oranges or hard-boiled eggs.One reason: Theres less profit to be made on real food, so companies have invented “snack foods,” which are chea

45、per to make and take years to spoil.Eating fake food: You love chips and cookies. But theyre full of artificial stuff and lack nutrients you need like iron, protein and fiber. Do it right: Junky snacks are OK occasionally, but always include fruit or vegetables with every meal or snacks.Mindlessly m

46、unching: Eating constantly destroys your ability to feel hunger and fullness cues from your body. Do it right: Pause before you automatically reach for the cookies. If you dont need to refuel, have a glass of water instead.Skipping on protein: Your grocery stores snack shelves are filled with stuff

47、that is heavy on calories but light on protein, a nutrient thats especially filing. So you end up eating more, but still feeling unsatisfied. Do it right: Stay satisfied between meals by adding a healthy protein to your snacks. like a hard-boiled egg or cheese.Gobbling mega portions: That oversized

48、box of candy at the movie theater has a meals worth of calories, plus 20 teaspoons of sugar. Do it right: Choose the smallest size whenever possible. share with a friend, or eat half now and half later. Research shows you automatically eat more when snacking straight from the package, so pour snacks

49、 into a small bow before you dig in.55. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. Teens like eating snacks.B. Vending machines are full of processed stuff.C. Companies can make more money from unprocessed stuffD. Youll eel unsatisfied without adding a healthy protein

50、to your snacks.56. The writer suggests teens .A. eating chips and cookies day after day.B. snacking straight from the package.C. eating fruit or vegetables with every meal snacks.D. having a glass of water when feeling very hungry.57. The purpose of the passage is to .A. introduce some delicious sna

51、cks to teensB. explain the harm of snacksC. analyze the reasons for the popularity of snacks.D. advise teens to snack in a correct way(C)In 1920, Johnson and Johnsons employee Earle Dickson created the first bandage to cover the frequent burns and cuts his wife Josephine inflicted on herself while c

52、ooking. The hand-made prototype(雏形) was instantly adopted by his employer and marketed as Band-Aid, a brand that has become the same with the word bandage. However, while the strips may now look different from Dicksons creation, they still perform the same jobprevent bacteria from entering the wound

53、s.What bandages that now come in all shapes, colors and sizes are unable to do is protecting the body from the germs already present in the wounds. Nevertheless, that may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to anew bandage that not only acts as a barrier between outer bacteria and the wound, but als

54、o sucks out the ones already present.The brilliant technology is being studied by Martina Abirgo. The team began by creating nanofibers(纳米纤维) using a technique called electrospinning(静电纺丝). Used to build artificial tissue, it produces strands that are 100 times thinner than a single human hair. The

55、nanofibers were then interwoven to create the smart bandage.The mesh(网状物) was then put to test on a bacterium known to cause wound infections. The researchers noticed that the germs were immediately drawn to the fibers. What was interesting was that the bandage was most effective when the nanofibers

56、 diameter was the same size as that of the individual bacterium. When the threads were thinner, fewer of the bacteria attached and those did die as they tried to wrap themselves around the fiber.For their second test, the scientists coasted the net with compounds. They then tested its effectiveness

57、in drawing out the E.coli(大肠杆菌) bacterium that is common in chronic wounds. They found that the bacteria quickly attached themselves to the mesh regardless of the size of the fiberThough such a bandage would certainly be real cool for everyday playground scrapes and cuts, the technology is a lifesav

58、er for people with damaged immunity levels. These include patients afflicted with diseases like diabetes and cancer. The researchers believe the technology could also be used to create protective clothing.58. What is the problem with the bandages on the market now?A. They cant prevent bacteria enter

59、ing the wound.B. They cant kill the germs in the wound.C. They cant be made into all shapes and sizes.D. They infect a wound with disease germs.59. How does the smart bandage remove the bacteria?A. The bacteria fail to attack the immune system.B. The bacteria are prevented from entering the wounds b

60、y nanofibers.C. The bacteria are sucked out by the innovative nanofibers.D. The bacteria are separated from the nanofibers.60. The phrase “afflicted with” in the last paragraph may mean .A. associated with B. exposed to C. dying of D. suffering from61. What is the best title for the passage?A. A Sma

61、rt Bandage Extracts Bacteria from Wounds.B. Traditional Bandage Is an Amazingly Clever InventionC. Scientists Test New Bandages on BacteriaD. Diseases Can Be Prevented by Smart BandagesSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each s

62、entence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. Newspapers have not yet tarted to shut down in large numbers, but it is only a matter of time.B. The same internet that has eased access to information is enabling the spreading of false and incomplete information

63、.C. Newspapers dont present the whole picture either, but they take us a little closer.D. But today, if you want political commentary you may go to a blog instead.E. Since the dawn of mass media, newspapers, radio and television have all been used to inform and educate the public.F. Thats why we mus

64、t rely on trustworthy intermediaries to tell s and interpret what happened.Why We Still Need NewspapersIf you needed information about the past, you went to the library. If you needed information about the present or the future, you looked to the newspaper. It offers everything you need to know-news

65、, analysis, commentary(实况转播) and practical knowledge.(62) Movie times? The theater website. Jobs? LinkedIn. Restaurant reviews? Yelp. Science breakthroughs? Glzmodo. com. Travel recommendations? Trip-. If you want information on companies, politicians, sports teams, events, etc., you go straight to

66、the source-websites-and skip the intermediary(中介), the newspaper.The information age, which made us richer in knowledge, is now making us poorer. (63) In the past, the technical and visual quality of online material was a reliable indicator for determining legitimacy(合法性). Most people were not taken

67、 in by emails from “wealthy Nigerian princes” thanks to their extremely bad grammar and spelling.During the last presidential election, however, Russian Facebook posts and Twitter blogs may have been sophisticated(复杂巧妙的) enough to affect quite a few Americans. Unfortunately, its going to get worse.

68、Emerging technology can alter photographs and video without leaving obvious signs. In the future，fact and forgery(伪造) will be more indistinguishable.(64) .While some bloggers provide thoughtful, factually accurate commentary, it is just that, commentary. Good commentary is useful, but it is not news

69、. Similarly, websites operated by industries, think-banks, universities, governments, businesses and community groups, even when 100 percent factual, are selective in their content and biased(倾向性的) toward their own interests. Though valuable, their content presents the whole picture.(65) The breadth

70、 and depth of the news coverage guided by professional standards that limit bias, however imperfectly, ensure readers are exposed to information that they are not looking for or expect to see.We human beings dont really want to see the whole picture most of the time because we are motivated to seek

71、information that we believe. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following three passages. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.TeamworkHuman are social animals. Cooperation is thought to be a key component of hu

72、man nature. Working together allowed our early ancestors to survive; some experts assume that it even gave us an evolutionary advantage over other species of early humans who later died out. Cooperation allows humans to solve problems that individuals, acting alone, could not solve. Raising children

73、 or keeping a clean household, for example, requires cooperation and a fair division of the workload. The same applies in almost any workplace, where good teamwork is necessary for goals to be met and customers to be satisfied.Effective teamwork increases efficiency because more people are sharing t

74、he load. It also boosts morale(士气), and reduces the risk that a project will be held up if one team member is absent or unable to contribute.However, working together doesnt always work. For some teams, it may be due to personality conflicts- two people who both prefer to “take charge”, for instance

75、, may struggle to cooperate. For other people, being on a team may actually promote laziness; since others are contributing, they may feel less pressure to do their share.Teamwork comes naturally to humans as a whole, but that doesnt always mean its easy for individuals to work with others. Research

76、 has found that certain qualities are consistent predictors of a strong team. These include good communication-including ensuring that every member is given a chance to speak-and a trait known as “social sensitivity,” or members ability to understand each others thoughts and feelings and respectfull

77、y engage in disagreements. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.67.“中国梦”对于中国年轻一代而言指的是什么呢？（refer）68.建议在低温下做这项实验。（It）69.得知天问一号（Tianwen-1）成功着陆火星的消息，人们欣喜若狂。（wild）70.只有减轻学业负担，确保每天至少一小时户外活动，才能有效提升儿童的视力健康。(Only)语法填空17. left 18. with 19. combining 20. the best 21. even if 22. why23. is represented 24. what 25. youself 26. to be reminded选词填空27.E 28.J 29.A 30.K 31.F 32.C 33.H 34.G 35.B 36.D完形填空37.B 38.D 39.C 40.A 41.B 42. C 43. C 44.A 45.B 46. C47.A 48.D 49.C 50.A 51.D阅读理解52-54 CBD55-57 CD58-61 BCDA62-65 DBFC后略