1、2020 年高二英语下学期期末考前练习卷1、阅读理解Whats on stageStage ShowAn acrobatic(杂技)show:To celebrate its 50th anniversary,the ChinaAcrobatic Troupe(剧团)will present“The Soul of China”,where theseemingly impossible is made real.Chills(寒意)will run down your spine(脊柱)as you watch breathlessly as performers take their ar
2、t and their bodies tothe edge.Time:7:30 p.m.,September 13-19Place:Capital Theatre,22 Wangfujing Dajie,Dongcheng DistrictExhibitionsJoint show:A group ink painting exhibition is running at theHuangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing.About 50 works by 25 young artistsincluding Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on di
3、splay.Time:9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.until September10Place:Huangshicheng Art Gallery,136 Nanchizi Dajie,DongchengDistrictOil paintings:The Wangfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oilpainting by 10 young and middle-aged artists.On display are more than30 of their latest works,which capture the wondro
4、us variety of life inunique styles.Time:9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.until September15Place:136 Nanchizi Street,Dongcheng DistrictLiterature museum:The National Museum of Modern ChineseLiterature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese literaturefrom 1919 to 1949.Time:9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.,dailyPlace
5、:45 Anyuan Donglu,Chaoyang District(shaoyaoju area)ConcertsBeijing rocks:“The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock”is set to bring rockfans out by the thousands next month.Nine Chinese rock bands willperform at the concert,including older generation bands,middlegeneration and some recent arrivals.The audie
6、nce will be given achance to decide what songs they want to hear,which is sure to bring astorm.Time:September 16Place:The Olympic CenterBelgium Orchestra(管弦乐队):La Petite Bande,the Baroque Orchestraof Belgium,will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the CulturalPalace of Nationalities as part
7、of activities across the world tocommemorate(纪念)the 250th anniversary of Bachs death.Time:7:30 p.m.September 11-14Place:Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities1.What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?A.When you watch it,you will certainly feel cold.B.Something strange w
8、ill puzzle everyone,including scientists.C.Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.D.Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching.2.The most characteristic thing about“The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock”is that.A.it will let the audience choose songsB.it is to bring th
9、ousands of rock fans out of their homesC.it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout ChinaD.it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians3.Suppose it is September 15th today,how many activities can people choose to attend?A.2.B.3.C.4.D.5.BLiving in a foreign culture there are many
10、times when I realize that myperspective(观点)on life is drastically different from those Koreans Iinteract(相互影响)with on a daily basis.This past week I have been greatlychallenged to change my perspective and here is why.My dream in life is to become a doctor,one who changes the world.But last week I o
11、pened an email from UBC that contained the words“regrets”,no interview.I didnt get an interview to medical school,thuswill not be entering school for September 2009.My immediate reactionwas one of extreme disappointment and angermostly directed atmyself for not working hard enough,for not seeking ou
12、t the opportunitiesnecessary to have a good application,for simply not being good enough.My mind was full of hopelessness and despair that left me with no desire tofurther seek for the dream that Ive held for quite a time now.During the past week two things happened.At church our pastormentioned per
13、spective in a section of his sermon(说教).He stated thatwhen we take our eyes off ourselves and realize Gods greatness,ourcircumstances will be seen through a new perspective.The second thing that reminded me to look at perspective wasreading a book.The Mitford Series is so good if you are looking for
14、 books toread.So last night I was reading and one of the main characters(who is apriest)is trying to figure out what to say at church.His sermon ended upsaying“In everything we give thanks.”It is easy to give thanks when wefeel successful in life.It is easy to give thanks when we receive a blessing.
15、But seriously,who in their right mind says thanks for the financial problems Ihave?4.Where does the author probably live now?A.In the USA.B.In Britain.C.In China.D.In Korea.5.How did she feel when the author received the email from UBC?A.Surprised.B.Disappointed.C.Excited.D.Pleased.6.In the first pa
16、stors view,when we face disappointment or despair,we should.A.turn to God for helpB.say thanks to itC.see it in another wayD.praise others for it7.What can we infer from the passage?A.The author cant really free from the disappointment.B.The author thinks the second sermon is wiser.C.The author stil
17、l wants to be a doctor.D.The author thanks God for not being admitted by the university.CSituated in the southeast part of California,Death Valley covers anarea of more than 3.3 million acres,even larger than the famousYellowstone National Park.Death Valley is a land of extremes.It is one of the hot
18、test places onthe surface of the earth.Thehighest ground temperature ever recorded was 93.90 on July 15,1972.It is the driest place in North America with an average rainfall of onlyl.96 inches a year.Death Valley also boasts the lowest point in the westernhemisphere-Bad-water,at 85.95 meters below s
19、ea level.Death Valley got its name in 1849,when a group of emigrants werelooking for a shortcut to the gold field of California.They were given badadvice and went into the valley.Some of them were killed by the badweather and harsh road.When the rest finally walked out,they gavethearea its name by s
20、aying to it Good-bye,Death Valley.As the name might suggest,there is very little apparent vegetationwithin Death Valley.First impressions,however,can be deceiving.DeathValley includes more than 1000 species ofplants that have adapted to theharsh conditions.Death Valley is also a land of beauties.Sun
21、rise and sunset are two ofthe most spectacular attractions.Depending on different angles,theyshow many of the areas different moods.For the best viewing,plan to bethere approximately one hour before sunset or before sunrise.Death Valley National Park is open all year round.In spite of theclimate,hik
22、ing is one of the most popular activities in Death Valley.Thesurrounding mountains produce spectacular wildflower displays alongwith snow-covered peaks,breathtaking sand dunes,abandoned minesand industrial structures.8.All the follwing statements are the most special natures of Death Valley except t
23、hat.A.it has the largest number of desert plantsB.it has the hottest ground in the worldC.it is the driest place in North AmericaD.it is the lowest in the western hemisphere9.From the passage we can know that the name Death Valley comes fromthe fact that.A.no one can escape from its bad weatherB.Its
24、 too hot for any plants to grow thereC.some persons died from its terrible climate at one timeD.it is so dry that no living things can exist10.Though Death Valley has horrible living conditions,the author,thinks highly of.A.its snow-covered peaksB.its special climateC.its wild lifeD.the view of sunr
25、ise and sunset11.The purpose of this passage probably isA.telling us the danger of Death ValleyB.giving us a general introduction of Death ValleyC.encouraging us to pay a visit to Death ValleyD.describing the beauty of Death ValleyDNew archaeological discoveries suggest that trade between Europeand
26、Asia along the Silk Road probably began in some form manycenturies earlier than once thought.The findings,coupled with a wideningrange of scientific and historical research could add a fascinating newpage to the epic(史诗)of the Silk Road.The most surprising discovery is pieces of silk found in the ha
27、ir of anEgyptian mummy from about 1000 BC,long before regular traffic on theSilk Road and at least one thousand years before silk was previouslythought to be used in Egypt.Other research may extend human activityalong this route back even further,perhaps a million years to the migrationof human ance
28、stors into eastern Asia.The official origin of East-West trade along the road is usually placed inthe late 2nd century BC when an agent of the Chinese Emperor Wu-direturned from a dangerous secret mission（使命）across the desert intothe remote high country of Central Asia.The agent,Zhang Qian,travelled
29、as far as Afghanistan and brought back knowledge of even more distantlands such as Persia,Syria and a place known as Lijien,perhaps Rome.Historians have called this one of the most important journeys in ancienttimes.His journey opened the way for what have been thought to be thefirst indirect contac
30、ts between the ancient worlds two superpowers,China and Rome.Chinese silk,first traded to central Asian tribes for warhorses and to the Parthian for acrobats and ostrich eggs,was soon findingits way through a network of merchants to the luxury(奢侈品)markets inRome.But the new discoveries show that Chi
31、nese silk was apparently presentin the West long before the Han emperor started organized trade over theSilk Road.The research could change thinking about the early history ofworld trade and provide insights into the mystery of just how and whenEurope and the Mediterranean lands first became aware o
32、f the gloriousculture at the other end of Eurasia.12.The word“coupled”in the first paragraph could best be replaced by.A.producedB.continuedC.doubledD.combined13.Historians have always considered Zhang Qians mission important because they believe.A.he brought back knowledge of Rome to the emperorB.h
33、e discovered the Silk RoadC.he helped establish East-West tradeD.he travelled as far as Afghanistan14.When did the official origin of East-West commerce along the Silk Road get to Persia?A.About 1000 BC.B.In the late 2nd century BC.C.A million years ago.D.In the 2nd century.15.Until recently most hi
34、storians believed that trade along the Silk Road.A.originated in the 2nd century BCB.extended human migration into eastern AsiaC.began a million years agoD.primarily benefited the Egyptians第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，共 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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。About ten percent of spending on
35、 primary and secondary educationin the United States comes from the federal government.1._Stateshave been required to show progress through yearly testing.But states say testing tells only part of the story about efforts by schoolsand students to improve.So the Obama administration has eased thelimi
36、ts on states in measuring performance.2._This new measurement tool is called the Colorado GrowthModel.The idea is to show academic growth,not just achievement ontests.It combines test scores,family income levels,school size,theethnicity of the student and many other factors.3._The graph shows a scho
37、ols average score on standardizedtests as well as its academic growth.On average,students enter sixth grade at WEST Denver Prepperforming below grade level.4._.The new assessment method shows that,each year,the averageWest Denver Prep student learns more math than ninety-four percent of allthe stude
38、nts in Colorado.5._.Josh Smith says perhaps the mostimportant thing they should learn is to believe in themselvesA.The results from schools across the state are shown online on a graph.B.Reading and writing scores also show growth.C.For ten years now,federal law has tied this spending to students pe
39、rformance.D.Therefore,the government feels it a great pressure.E.But three years later,most are outperforming other students across the state.F.However,the limits dont work at all.G.The western state of Colorado,for example,has a new assessment method.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节完型填空（共 20 小题，每题 1.5 分，
40、共 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The car,running along the well-lit road now sank in darkness.I brokethe 1on purpose,2 that the driver was too tired to drive.“When doyou go back home in the evening?”“9 oclock after this 3.”“Thenwhen do you come out in the morning?”I
41、4 another question.“9oclock,too-just as if I worked at an office.”His 5 surprised me,because every time I ride a taxi,what I hear from the driver areonly 6that they have to work from morning till night,its hard to earnmoney theyre often7 by the police,or that their leaders are seatedlazily,8 the fru
42、its.But this driver told me,“I find it 9to be a section chiefas I was before.I like driving just for 10.Its fortunate that I hardlydrive 11 a passenger.So I earn two or three thousand yuan a month withease.Yes,I never follow a(an)12taxi.If it goes southward,I gonorthward.If it goes along a highway,I
43、 turn into a 13 street”His words showed his 14 with his life and the pride he 15 in his job.Such feelings are so rare among people nowadays as oxygen in high 16.As an ancient saying goes,“Neither joy in material 17 nor grieve(悲痛)over personal setbacks.”How many people nowadays can show highideals by
44、 18 living and go far with a calm mind?I couldnt helpfeeling 19 when finding such a state of mind in a stranger on a cold 20.1.A.windowB.doorC.silenceD.promise4.A.in timeB.for fearC.on conditionD.in order3.A.nightB.tripC.cycleD.process4.A.threw outB.gave awayC.made upD.led to5.A.rudenessB.confidence
45、C.attitudeD.easiness6.A.remarksB.requestC.suggestionsD.complaints7.A.detectedB.stoppedC.finedD.seized8.A.pickingB.tastingC.enjoyingD.choosing9.A.excitingB.satisfyingC.tiringD.disappointing10.A.freedomB.pleasureC.hobbyD.fun11.A.withoutB.withC.behindD.beside12.A.emptyB.comfortableC.newD.fashionable13.
46、A.mainB.crowdedC.busyD.narrow14.A.intelligenceB.satisfactionC.competitionD.devotion15.A.madeB.heldC.caughtD.took16.A.buildingsB.mountainsC.skyD.heaven17.A.gainsB.concernsC.supportsD.loss18.A.specialB.happyC.simpleD.original19.A.angryB.contentC.dangerousD.curious20.A.morningB.nightC.momentD.season第二节
47、（共 10 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Why dont birds get lost on their long flights from one place to another?Not long ago,experiments showed that birds rely 1the sun toguide them during daylight hours.But what about birds 2fly atnight?Tests with artificial stars have proved
48、 that certain night flying birdsare able to follow the stars in their long distance flights.A dove had spent its lifetime in a cage and never flown under a 3(nature)sky.Yet 4showed an inborn ability to use the stars for guidance.The birds cage 5(place)under an artificial star-filled sky.Thebird trie
49、d to fly in the same direction as that 6(take)by hisoutdoor cousin.Any change in the position of the stars caused 7change in the direction of his flight.Scientists think that doves,when 8(fly)in daylight,use thesun for guidance.But the stars are apparently their principle means ofnavigation(领航).What
50、 do they do 9the stars are hidden byclouds?Apparently,they find their way by such land marks as mountainranges,coastlines,and river courses.But when its too dark to see these,the doves circle 10(help),unable to get their bearings(方位).第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节 短文改错（共 10 个小题；每小题 1 分；满分 10 分）文中共有 10 处语言错
51、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。I am writing to ask for whether you are able to do me a favour.I want to have a pen pal,hopefully a girl in the early twenties,and with interests
52、 similarly to mine.Inmy mind,he is someone interesting in travelling,swimming,and playing table tennis.Beside,it will be better for her to have a pet dog as I have been keeping one at home for some time.With such pen pal,I hope I can sharewith her my experiences in travelling,taking care of pets,or
53、whichever we have in common.Ibelieved I will improve my English by doing so and learning more about her country.I am lookingforward to hearing from you soon.第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）假如你是美国的 Mike,你的朋友张平打算到国外留学,他写信询问你什么样的中国学生最受国外高校青睐。请你根据下列要点给对方写一封回信:1.语言能力是基础;2.适应能力很重要;3.兴趣爱好被看重;4.要有社会责任感。注意:词数 120 左右。Dear Z
54、hang Ping,_Best wishes.Yours,Mike参考答案1.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段的where the seemingly impossible is made real.Chills will run down yourspine as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.可知选 C。2.【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。根据 Beijing rocks 里面的The audience will be given a chance to
55、 decide what songs they want tohear,which is sure to bring a storm.可知选 A。3.【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。根据第一个活动的时间 September 1319,daily 和第三个活动的时间 9:00am4:00 pm until September 15 可知选 B。4.【答案】D【解析】推理判断题。由第一段第一句话中的those Koreans I interact with on a daily basis 可推知,“我”现在住在韩国。5.【答案】B【解析】推理判断题。由第二段第五句话My immediate rea
56、ction was one of extreme disappointment and anger可知,当“我”收到不列颠哥伦比亚大学的拒绝邮件时，“我”感到很失望,很生气。6.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。由第三段第二句He stated that when we take our eyes off ourselves and realize Gods greatness,our circumstances will be seen through a new perspective.可知,在牧师的说教中提到，当面对失望和绝望时,换种角度生活会更好。7.【答案】A【解析】推理判断题。由结尾的
57、反问句But seriously,who in their right mind says thanks for the financial problemsI have?可知,作者并没有真正的从失望中解脱出来。8.【答案】A【解析】推理判断题。根据文章第二段It is one of the hottest places on the surface of the earth.和It is the driest place in North America.以及Death Valley also boasts the lowest point in the western hemisphere
58、 可知，B、C、D 都是正确的，而文中并没有说是有着最多沙漠植物的地方。故 A 项错误。9.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据文中第三段Some of them were killed by the bad weather and harsh road.When the rest finally walked out,they gave the area its name by saying to it“Good-bye,Death Valley”.可知，曾经有一些寻找金矿的人为抄近道穿行它而死于其恶劣的自然环境,“死亡谷”因此而得名。10.【答案】D【解析】推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的Sun
59、rise and sunset are two of the most spectacular attractions.可知，作者认为“死亡谷”的日出和日落最美。故 D 项正确。11.【答案】B【解析】写作意图题。文章简要介绍了“死亡谷”的地理位置、面积、气候特点、名字来历、动植物、美景和旅游价值等大体情况。故 B 项正确。12.【答案】D【解析】词义猜测题。根据文章第一段第二句的 coupled 后面的词语意思可知此处的意思是“这些发现,结合广泛的科学和历史范畴的研究，可以为丝绸之路的历史新纪元增添光鲜的一页”，所以推知 D 选项。13.【答案】C【解析】推理判断题。根据文章第三段倒数第二句
60、His journey opened the way for.China and Rome.可知选 C。14【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第三段第一句中的 in the late 2nd century BC.可知选 B。15.【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第三段第一句中的 The official origin of East-West commerce along the road is usually placed in the late 2nd centuryBC.high country of Central Asia.可知选 A。【答案】15 CGAEB1.【答案】
61、C【解析】本题考查名词辨析。tooto意为“太而不能”,作者有意打破沉默,以免司机因为疲劳而没法开车,故选 C 项。2.【答案】B【解析】本题考查介词短语辨析。作者害怕司机开车会太疲劳而有意和他攀谈,故选 B 项。3.【答案】B【解析】本题考查名词辨析。这个故事发生在晚上,司机说他送完我这趟就回家,故选 B 项。4.【答案】A【解析】本题考查动词短语辨析。问了第一个问题之后,我接着向他询问。throw out 意为“随口说出”。5.【答案】D【解析】本题考查名词辨析。从司机的回答看,他不像别的出租车司机那样辛苦,他如此自在,这让我感到十分诧异。这里用 easiness 意为“自在”。6.【答案
62、】D【解析】本题考查名词辨析。我每次坐出租车的时候,从司机那儿听到的都是抱怨,说他们要从清早工作到深夜。complaint 意为“抱怨”,符合句意。7.【答案】C【解析】本题考查动词辨析。出租车司机赚钱很难,而且经常被警察罚款。由语境可知,出租车司机应是被警察“罚款”,所以选 C 项。8.【答案】C【解析】本题考查动词辨析。或者埋怨说,领导懒洋洋地坐在办公室里享受他们的劳动果实。enjoy 意为“享受”。9.【答案】C【解析】本题考查形容词辨析。由后文可知,这个司机觉得他原先那种日子很无聊,让人觉得很厌烦,因此选 C 项。10.【答案】B【解析】本题考查名词辨析。从上下文的叙述可推知,这个人以
63、开车为乐。pleasure 意为“快乐”。11.【答案】A【解析】本题考查介词辨析。hardlywithout 为双重否定表示肯定:很幸运,我几乎从来没有拉过空车。12.【答案】A【解析】本题考查形容词辨析。由后文可知,我从来不跟在跑空车的出租车后面，故选 A。13.【答案】D【解析】本题考查形容词辨析。与上文的 highway 相对应,narrow 意为“狭窄的”。14.【答案】B【解析】本题考查名词辨析。从前文这个司机的叙述看,他很满意自己开出租车的生活,因此选 B 项。satisfaction 意为“满意”。15.【答案】D【解析】本题考查动词辨析。固定搭配 take pride in
64、意为“以而自豪”。16.【答案】B【解析】本题考查名词辨析。由生活常识可知,高山上的氧气稀薄,因此选 B 项。17.【答案】A【解析】本题考查名词辨析。就像一句老话所说的,不以物质的收获为喜,不以个人的挫折为痛苦。18.【答案】C【解析】本题考查形容词辨析。simple 与前面的 high 相对应。就像这个司机这样的境界,过一种简单而理想的生活。19.【答案】D【解析】本题考查形容词辨析。此情此景,不禁让我感到好奇。A项意为“愤怒的”,B 项意为“满意的”,C 项意为“危险的”,都不符合语境。20.【答案】B【解析】本题考查名词辨析。文章开头就暗示了故事发生的时间是晚上，故选 B。【答案】1.
65、on2.that/which3.natural4.it5.was placed6.taken7.a8.flying9.when/if10.helplessly【答案】1.第一句去掉 for【解析】介词冗余。for 后面只能接 that 引导的名词性从句或原因状语从句。去掉 for。2.第二句 theher【解析】固定搭配错误。in her early twenties“二十岁出头”，in the early twenties“二十年代初”。3.第二句 similarlysimilar【解析】词性错误。修饰名词 interest 应用形容词。4.第三句 heher【解析】代词错误。由前文可知这位
66、笔友是个女孩。5.第三句 interestinginterested【解析】形容词错误。be interested in“对感兴趣”。6.第四句 besidebesides【解析】形近词错误。beside，介词，“在旁”；besides，副词，“另外”。7.第五句 pen 前加 a【解析】冠词缺失。此处表“一个”，用不定冠词 a。8.第五句 whicheverwhatever【解析】特殊疑问词错误。whichever 前面需要一个特定的范围来限制，whatever 则不需要。whichever 改为whatever。9.第六句 believedbelieve【解析】时态错误。本文通篇采用一般现
67、在时，believed 改为 believe。10.第六句 learninglearn【解析】谓语动词错误。句中 learn 和 improve 并列，作从句的谓语。【答案】Dear Zhang Ping,Im glad to hear that you want to study abroad in your letter.Here is what I know about what kinds of Chinese students are favoured in foreign colleges and universities.As far as I know,the language
68、 ability is essential,which helps you communicate with others and makes it easier for you to understand the courses.Besides,you should have the ability to adapt quickly to the new environment.Whats more,your interest is valued as well,for it has a lot to do with success.Last but not the least,those who are willing to shoulder social responsibility are especially respected and welcomed.This is some of my advice,and I hope it can be of some help to you.May you succeed!Best wishes and good luck.Yours,Mike
