1、辽宁省阜新市第二高级中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分35 分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5 分，满分37.5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。AWhats On?Electric Underground7.30pm1.00am Free at the Cyclops TheatreDo you know whos playing in your area? Were bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from
2、the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. Hes going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.Gee Whizz8.30pm-10.30pm Comedy at
3、 KaleidoscopeCome and see Gee Whizz perform. Hes the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm with drinks and snacks.Simons Workshop5.00pm-7.30pm W
4、ednesdays at Victoria StageThis is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are excit
5、ing and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.Charlotte Stone8.00pm-11.00pm Pizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Itali
6、an, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.1. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced? A. Charlotte Stone. B. Gee Whizz. C. Jules Skye D. James Pickering.2. At w
7、hich place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?A. The Cyclops Theatre. B. Victoria Stage. C. Kaleidoscope. D. Pizza World.3. What do we know about Simons Workshop?A. It teaches comedy writing. B. It is held every Wednesday.C. It is run by a comedy club. D. It lasts three hours each time.
8、BSydneys Royal Botanic Gardens are to start a war on gray-headed flying foxes. These super bats have invaded one of Australias most famous public spaces. Officials have said the animals are destroying trees and have to move on.These unwanted guests at Sydneys Royal Botanic Gardens look like tiny fox
9、es with wings. Officials have estimated there are about 11,000 of them living in the harbor-side park. After inspecting damage to dozens of trees, they now believe there are twice as many as previously thought. Branches have been breaking under the weight of these furry invaders and their droppings
10、have been poisoning plants.Help may well be at hand, however, in the shape of the ordinary garbage bin. The gardens director Dr. Tim Entwistle hopes the unpleasant sounds of crashing bin lids willagitatethe flying foxes and force them to move on. “The way to disturb them is to use noises, so weve us
11、ed the loud noises made by rubbish bins in the past. You can also use speakers as long as you move the noise around, and what well do is to have a series of noises, at the beginning and end of the day. What weve found in the past is that the flying foxes leave the gardens and go somewhere else,” sai
12、d Tim.The gray-headed flying fox is Australias largest bat. It flies around at night using its eyes and a powerful sense of smell to search for fruit and flowers. Officials at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney have said theyre optimistic the unwelcome colony can be uprooted. If and when the bats d
13、o move to other parts of the city they will of course then become someone elses problem.4.Why do people want to get rid of the flying foxes?A.Because theyre threatening the survival of trees and other plants.B.Because they are polluting the city.C.Because many garbage bins have been damaged by them.
14、D.Because the gardens are important public places.5.What are people doing to get rid of the flying foxes?A.Shooting them. B.Making loud noises.C.Shaking the trees hard. D.Cutting some trees down.6.Which of the following can replace the underlined “agitate” in Paragraph 3?A.excite B.kill C.discourage
15、 D.disturb7. What does the writer imply from the last paragraph?A.The bats will still stay in the gardens.B.The grey-headed flying fox often eats trees.C.The damage caused by the bats is serious.D.Some other areas will have to deal with the bats. CRace walking shares many fitness benefits with runni
16、ng, research shows, while most likely contributing to fewer injuries. It does, however, have its own problem.Race walkers are conditioned athletes. The longest track and field event at the Summer Olympics is the 50-kilometer race walk, which is about five miles longer than the marathon. But the spor
17、ts rules require that a race walkers knees stay straight through most of the leg swing and one foot remain in contact (接触) with the ground at all times. Its this strange form that makes race walking such an attractive activity, however, says Jaclyn Norberg, an assistant professor of exercise science
18、 at Salem State University in Salem, Mass.Like running, race walking is physically demanding, she says, According to most calculations, race walkers moving at a pace of six miles per hour would burn about 800 calories(卡路里) per hour, which is approximately twice as many as they would burn walking, al
19、though fewer than running, which would probably burn about 1,000 or more calories per hour.However, race walking does not pound the body as much as running does, Dr. Norberg says. According to her research, runners hit the ground with as much as four times their body weight per step, while race walk
20、ers, who do not leave the ground, create only about 1.4 times their body weight with each step.As a result, she says, some of the injuries associated with running, such as runners knee, are uncommon among race walkers. But the sports strange form does place considerable stress on the ankles and hips
21、, so people with a history of such injuries might want to be cautious in adopting the sport. In fact, anyone wishing to try race walking should probably first consult a coach or experienced racer to learn proper technique, she says. It takes some practice.8. Why are race walkers conditioned athletes
22、?A. They must run long distances.B. They are qualified for the marathon.C. They have to follow special rules.D. They are good at swinging their legs.9. What advantage does race walking have over running?A. Its more popular at the Olympics.B. Its less challenging physically.C. Its more effective in b
23、ody building.D. Its less likely to cause knee injuries.10 What is Dr. Norbergs suggestion for someone trying race walking?A. Getting experts opinions.B. Having a medical checkup.C. Hiring an experienced coach.D. Doing regular exercises.11. Which word best describes the authors attitude to race walki
24、ng?A. Skeptical.B. Objective.C. Tolerant.D. Conservative.D Returning to a book youve read many times can feel like drinks with an old friend. Theres a welcome familiarity but also sometimes a slight suspicion that time has changed you both, and thus the relationship. But books dont change, people do
25、. And thats what makes the act of rereading so rich and transformative.The beauty of rereading lies in the idea that our bond with the work is based on our present mental register. Its true, the older I get, the more I feel time has wings. But with reading, its all about the present. Its about the n
26、ow and what one contributes to the now, because reading is a give and take between author and reader. Each has to pull their own weight.There are three books I reread annually The first, which I take to reading every spring is Emest Hemningways A Moveable Feast. Published in 1964, its his classic me
27、moir of 1920s Paris. The language is almost intoxicating (令人陶醉的)，an aging writer looking back on an ambitious yet simpler time. Another is Annie Dillards Holy the Firm, her poetic 1975 ramble (随笔) about everything and nothing. The third book is Julio Cortazars Save Twilight: Selected Poems, because
28、poetry. And because Cortazar. While I tend to buy a lot of books, these three were given to me as gifts, which might add to the meaning I attach to them. But I imagine that, while money is indeed wonderful and necessary, rereading an authors work is the highest currency a reader can pay them. The be
29、st books are the ones that open further as time passes. But remember, its you that has to grow and read and reread in order to better understand your friends.12. Why does the author like rereading?A. It evaluates the writer-reader relationship.B. Its a window to a whole new world.C. Its a substitute
30、 for drinking with a friend.D. It extends the understanding of oneself.13. What do we know about the book A Moveable Feas!?A. Its a brief account of a trip.B. Its about Hemingways life as a young man.C. Its a record of a historic event.D. Its about Hemingways friends in Paris.14. What does the under
31、lined word currency in paragraph 4 refer to?A. Debt B. Reward. C. Allowance. D. Face value.15. What can we infer about the author from the text?A. He loves poetry.B. Hes an editor.C. Hes very ambitious.D. He teaches reading. 第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5） 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 worl
32、d is a colorful landscape of different languages, skin colors, and different cultures. Its important to have a good understanding of different cultures in order to become a well-rounded person 16_ One way is to read books written by authors from a particular culture. Reading works by authors who hav
33、e a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an authentic glimpse into the food, music, language, religion, and way of a life of a particular group of people. 17_ Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language. 18 A person can choose a l
34、anguage she has always wanted to learn and locate learning programs to help her master the language. Besides, one can enroll in a foreign language class in order to learn in a more formal setting. One can also try to visit areas of the city to establish social connection with native speakers of the
35、language. 19 Seek out restaurants that feature authentic food from a variety of countries. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain deep understanding into a particular cultural groups way of life. Communicating with people from other countries through email or snail
36、 mail is another useful way to become familiar with different cultures. 20 Various websites offer pen pal services, offering to connect individuals with pen friends around the world.A. Stories based on a local culture expose one to a different culture.B. Trying authentic food from a specific cultura
37、l group is also a great idea.C. There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures.D.A variety of language-learning books, software, and audio programs is available,E. The Internet has made it possible to communicate with others from different countries.F. Making contact with na
38、tive speakers of the language allows one to gain firsthand knowledge.G. One way to develop this appreciation is to try to team about other cultures around the world.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节 （共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分）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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。I lost my sight when I was four
39、years old by falling off a car and landing on my head. Now I am thirty-two. I can vaguely remember the brightness of 21 and what color red is. It would be 22 to see again, but a (n) 23 can do strange things to people. I dont mean I would prefer to go without my eyes. I simply mean that the loss of t
40、hem made me appreciate more what I had 24 .My parents and my teachers saw something in me a 25 to live which I didnt see, and they made me want to fight in out with _26 .The hardest lesson I had to learn was to believe in myself. I am not talking about simply the kind of 27 that helps me down so unf
41、amiliar staircase alone. I 28 something bigger than that: a confidence that I am, despite being 29 , a real, positive person; that there is a special place where I can make myself fit.It took me years to discover and strengthen this confidence. It had to start with the easy and simple things. Once a
42、 man gave me an indoor baseball. I thought he was laughing at me and I was 30 . “I cant use this,” I said. “Take with you,” he urged me, “and roll it around.” The words 31 in my head. “Roll it around!” By rolling the ball I could 32 where it went. This gave me an idea how to achieve a goal I had tho
43、ught impossible before; playing baseball. At Philadelphias Overbook School for the Blind I 33 a successful variation of baseball. We called it ground ball.I have set ahead of me a series of goals and then tried to reach them, one at a time. I had to be clear about my _34 . It was no good crying for
44、something that I knew at the start was 35 out of reach because that only invited bitterness of failure. I would fail something anyway, but on the average I made progress.21. A. sky B. cloud C. sunshine D. mist22. A. helpful B. wonderful C. hopeful D. successful23. A. disaster B. environment C. incid
45、ent D. wonder24. A. lost B. left C. used D. cared25. A. purpose B. potential C. pressure D. preparation 26. A. energy B. happiness C. luck D. blindness27. A. self-respect B. self-control C. self-confidence D. self-defence28. A. think B. consider C. guess D. mean 29. A. imperfect B. perfect C. unfair
46、 D. fair 30. A. worried B. encouraged C. shocked D. hurt 31. A. stuck B. impressed C. occupied D. held32. A. see B. hear C. notice D. observe 33. A. invented B. discovered C. instructed D. directed 34. A. experience B. advantages C. knowledge D. limitation 35. A. hardly B. wildly C. highly D. deeply
47、第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Over the past fifty days, the novelvirus 36 (make) its way around the China. It has a strong influence 37 our life and study. 38 (face) with the crisis, we students should respond to the appeal from authority and experts 39 (active). In or
48、der to ease the serious condition, all of students had better do as follows First of all, stay at home and dont go out if not necessary. Be responsible for 40 (your) and others. In addition, do wear masks while you are in the open air. 41 we all know, it can reduce the risk of contracting the virus.
49、 Washing hands as often as possible 42 (need), too. Most importantly, everyone ought to have a positive attitude to the campaignwith the disease. Attitude is everything. My dear friends, there may be a long way 43 ( go ) for us. Lets work hand in hand to overcome 44 (anxious) and do some bits. We ha
50、ve faith in thefact 45 tomorrow is another day.第 四部分 写作 （共两节， 满分40分）第一节 应用文写作 （满分15分）假设你是李华，2022年北京冬奥会正面向全国学生招募志愿者，你希望成为其中一员。请根据提示用英文给组委会写一封信：1.自我介绍； 2.个人条件：英语好，善于交际等；3.希望获得批准。注意：1.词数: 80词左右； 2.书信格式及开头均已给出（不计入总词数）3.可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Sir/Madam,_ Li Hua第二节：读后续写(25分)阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故
51、事。阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。The Meredith family lived in a small community. As the economy was in decline, some people in the town had lost their jobs. Many of their families were struggling to make ends meet. People were trying to help each other meet the challenges.Mrs. Meredith was a m
52、ost kind and thoughtful woman. She spent a great deal of time visiting the poor. She knew they had problems, and they needed all kinds of help. When she had time, she would bring food and medicine to them.One morning she told her children about a family she had visited the day before. There was a ma
53、n sick in bed, his wife, who took care of him and could not go out to work, and their little boy. The little boy 一 his name was Bernard - had interested her very much.“I wish you could see him, she said to her own children, John, Harry, and Clara. He is such a help to his mother. He wants very much
54、to earn some money, but I dont see what he can do.After their mother left the room, the children sat thinking about Bernard. I wish we could help him to earn money, said Clara. His family is suffering so much.,So do I, said Harry. We really should do something to assist them.,For some moments, John
55、said nothing, but, suddenly, he sprang to his feet and cried, I have a great idea! I have a solution that we can all help accomplish （完成）The other children also jumped up all attention. When John had an idea, it was sure to be a good one. I tell you what we can do, said John. You know that big box o
56、f com Uncle John sent us? Well, we can make popcorn （爆米花），and put it into paper bags, and Bernard can take it around to the houses and sell it.注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph 1：When Mrs. Meredith heard of Johns idea, she thought it was a good one, too.Paragraph 2：With everything rea
57、dy, Bernard started out on his new business答案1-5CCBAB 6-10 DDCDA 11-15BDBBA 16-20 CADBE 21-25CBABB 26-30 DCDAD 31-35 ABADB36 has made 37.on/upon 38.Faced 39.actively 40. yourself 41. As 42. is needed 43. to go 44, anxiety 45. that46应用文写作 Dear Sir/Madam,My name is Li Hua. Knowing that you are recruit
58、ing volunteers for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Im writing to apply for the opportunity. I believe that I am qualified for it in many aspects. Firstly, I am good at English and I can talk with foreign tourists in English freely. Besides, I am familiar with the local conditions, which makes it p
59、ossible for me to show directions clearly. Last but not least, I get along with others easily and Im ready to give help whenever necessary. Should you give me a chance of a personal interview, I would be most grateful. Please consider my application, and I m looking forward to your early reply.Yours Sincerely Li Hua
