1、绝密启用前河南省“顶尖计划”2020-2021学年高二下学期期末联考英语考生注意：1.本试卷共8页。时间100分钟，满分120分。答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷指定位置，并将姓名、考场号、座位号、考生号填写在答题卡上，然后认真核对条形码上的信息，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。作答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并收回。第I卷(选择题，共70分)第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第
2、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。APale Horse, Pale RiderKatherine Anne Porter was a celebrated American journalist, essayist, short story writer and novelist. Her works deal with dark themes including justice and the unforgiving nature of the human race. Pale Horse,
3、Pale Rider(1939)is her short novel set during the influenza pandemic(流感大流行)of 1918, which killed five times as many Americans as did World War I. Its main character, Miranda, is a young reporter who falls in love with a soldier； the books fever-dream style captures the experience of the disease.The
4、Andromeda StrainMichael Crichton was one of the most successful novelists of his generation. The Andromeda Strain(1969)is his best-selling techno-thriller that begins when a military satellite crashes to the earth and releases an organism that kills almost everyone in a nearby small town. Then thing
5、s get bad.Love in the Time of CholeraGabriel Garcia Marquez was a major Latin-American author of novels and short stories, a central figure in the so-called magical realism movement in Latin American literature. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1982. Love in the Time of Cholera(1985)i
6、s his great Colombian authors attractive tale of a 50-year courtship, in which lovesickness is as stubborn as disease. My best, he said of it. The novel was written from my soul.The RoadCormac McCarthy is an American novelist and playwright. The Road(2006)is his beautifully written, Pulitzer Prize-w
7、inning novel set after an unspecified extinction event has wiped out most of humanity. An unnamed man and a boy travel on foot toward a southern sea, having to avoid cannibals(食人者)and despair. The Road is a specially moving story1 of a journey.1. What can be inferred from the first two books mention
8、ed in the text?A. Theyre the bestsellers. B. Theyre fairly tales.C. Theyre about disasters. C. Theyre non-fiction.2. Which book is written by the author who couldnt think highly of it too much?A. Pale Horse, Pale Rider B. The Andromeda StrainC. Love in the Time of Cholera D. The Road3. Who wrote the
9、 book that described an adventurous journey?A. Katherine Anne Porter. B. Michael Crichto.C. Gabriel Garcia Marquez. D. Cormac McCarthy.BIm Alice. When 1 was young, my mother made the same dish five nights a week because we were low on cash. She boiled potatoes, carrots, and sometimes, other vegetabl
10、es on the kitchen stove. Only small amounts of the roast beef that she cooked once a week were added to the bowls. She called it stew(炖菜).I would hear other children talk about hamburgers, fries, and milkshakes from fast food restaurants, which were expensive at the time. I wished we could eat like
11、that once in a while, but my parents couldnt afford it.But I look back and I think how blessed I was. My mom took the time to prepare the stew nearly every night. Her portions were right-focusing on the vegetables and not on the meat-and we werent eating the fat and salt we would have had in take-ou
12、t food. I had a lot fewer head colds and flus than my classmates then. If I did get sick, Id be home for a day or two, not a whole week like many of them. Though I became ill more often in my thirties, I have to admit Id been eating lots of fast food, making up for not getting it as a child. But whe
13、n I went back to prepare homemade meals without those extra fat and salt, I started to feel healthier.Today I often find myself enjoying a bowl of my mothers stew. I realize how lucky I was to have a mother who would like to take the time to prepare the slew for her family five evenings a week. That
14、 stew was made with love and it has left me with a memory that will warm me forever.4. Why did Alices mother cook the stew nearly every night when she was young?A. Because it was a balanced meal. B. Because it was their favorite.B. Because it was easily cooked. D. Because it might cost less.5. What
15、is the authors purpose of writing paragraph 4?A. To show us how to cook the stew. B. To explain the effects the stew has on her.C. To tell us how great her mother is. D. To warn us of the danger of fast food.6. Which of the following can best describe Alices mother?A. Caring B. Strict. C. Humorous.
16、D. Cautious7. What is the best title for the text?A. My Mothers Daughter B. My Unforgettable ChildhoodC. Grateful for the Stew D. Serving Food and KindnessCHave you ever wondered what it would be like to work with zoo or aquarium animals? Kylene, an animal care specialist from Sea World San Diego, w
17、ho cared for the African penguins at SeaWorld for many years.Over the past several years, the South African penguins have been on the decrease in numbers. A hundred years ago, there were about I million African penguins, but since then their population has decreased to under 100,000. Scientists pred
18、ict the population could fall as low as 50,000 over the next 20 years if we dont do anything.Some scientists think the changing ocean temperatures have caused the penguins food supply to disappear. Humans have also disturbed the penguins5 wild habitat and collected their eggs. And humans have also b
19、een collecting guano (the waste passed from the sea birds bodies), which can be added to the soil to make plants grow more successfully. As a result, humans damage their natural nest-digging sites. Without the piles of guano the penguins used to build their nests, theyve been forced to nest on open
20、ground.Some other scientists think the slight increase in air temperature on the islands has had an impact on the penguins success rate of hatching their eggs. No matter what the reason is, South African penguin population is falling, and scientists need to find a way to stop the decline.Working wit
21、h other zoos in the country, Kylene did what she could to help protect the South African penguins. Through Kylenes efforts and the efforts of the people like her at many penguin conservation organizations in South Africa, these little penguins have a chance for a better tomorrow.8. What has happened
22、 to the South African penguins over the past years?A. The penguin population has greatly declined.B. Theyve begun to lose the habitat completely.C. They have done great harm to the natural environment.D. They have been hunted by humans for money-making.9. What does the third paragraph mainly about?A
23、. The importance of penguins return. B. The causes of penguins decrease.C. The efforts of some scientists. D. the necessity of penguins existence.10. What is guano used for by humans?A. The food supply. B. The building materials.C. The good shelter. D. The farming fertilizer.11. What is the authors
24、attitude towards the future of the South African penguins?A. Worried. B. Doubtful. C. Hopeful. D. Uncertain.DThe way of greeting someone comes in different forms. Kissing and hugging are normal in some European and Arab countries. Maoris in New Zealand greet each other by rubbing against their noses
25、. However, the most common physical way of greeting people nowadays is handshake. It has become so ubiquitous that you may never have thought about its origins. Its like a part of human nature.The modern handshake as a form of greeting is hard to trace. The Quakers are traditionally seen as originat
26、ors. But as Dutch sociologist Herman Roodenburg-the chief authority for the history of handshaking-wrote in his publication A Cultural History of Gesture, More than in any other field, the study of gesture is one in which the historian has to make the most of only a few clues. Another well-known evi
27、dence of the early tradition of shaking hands took place in the early 17th century. A Scotsman living in England, named James Cleland, suggested that the practice of the u good old Scottish shaking of the two right hands” should be observed, instead of things like bowing down to everyones shoes and
28、kissing hands.If you ask why shaking hands is the most preferred way of greeting over other gestures, the most well-known explanation is that handshaking prevents the right hand from holding a weapon. In the 19th century it was argued that shaking hands without removing gloves was quite rude and req
29、uired an immediate apology.Shaking hands seems like a gesture that has been around forever. However, in 1880s France, a society had been formed to abolish the handshake as a vulgar English novelty. And now in the US that gesture may fall away in favor of the fist hump. While the fist bump is a coole
30、r way to greet someone, the reason may have been more practical. According to survey participants, they did not want to shake hands because they were afraid of catching and spreading germs(细菌).12. Which of the following can best explain ubiquitous” underlined in paragraph 1 ?A. Curious. B. Obvious.
31、C. Common. D. Shallow.13. What does paragraph 2 mainly discuss about the modern handshake?A. The importance. B. The history. C. The feature. D. The classification.14. Why did people shake hands using right hands according to the most famous explanation?A. For convenience. B. For politeness. C. For e
32、njoyment. D. For safety.15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Everyone doesnt fall in love with the handshake.B. The root of handshake is lost in the sands of time.C. It might seem like shaking hands is an ancient custom.D. A handshake is among the most common ways to greet others.第二节(
33、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。When it comes to health, everyone wants the best for themselves and their families. You can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by seeing the latest information from the WHO. What is COVID-19? 16 Many countries have seen cases of
34、COVID-19 and several have seen outbreaks. Experts in China and some other countries have succeeded in slowing or stopping their outbreaks. 17 You can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking some simple measures: 18 Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small li
35、quid droplets(飞沫)from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person has the disease.Make sure you and people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene(呼吸卫生). This means covering your mouth and nose wit
36、h your tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then handle the used tissue immediately and wash your hands. Why? 19 By following good respiratory hygiene, you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty br
37、eathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority. Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the
38、 right health facility. 20 A. Droplets spread virus.B. People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus.C. What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease?D. However, the situation is unpredictable so check regularly for the latest news.E. Maintain at least 1 metre distance
39、 between yourself and anyone who is coughing.F. It is a infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.G. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.第二部分 语言知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选
40、项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My friend Annette and I decided to go to Livermore to attend a regional Science Fiction Writers Conference. We were taking a mini vacation together and couldnt have been more 21 . The weather forecast was 22 high winds and rain, so we arrived early as planned. We even had good 23 to be
41、 able to get our room before the standard afternoon check-in.But the wind and rain made staying in the only 24 after we arrived. As lunchtime approached, we 25 burgers by a phone app. The food-delivery app 26 a forty-five-minute 27 time. Forty-five minutes came and went, then an hour, and then anoth
42、er hour. We had to cancel the 28 .The hotel manager 29 a restaurant that had great hamburgers. However, getting there by taxi, we 30 it was closed due to the bad weather. And our driver had already left by the time we read the closed 31 . We stood outside the building on that miserable day, trying t
43、o decide what to do next. Of course, the 32 was easy: Just order another taxi.I began 33 in my purse for my phone, but it wasnt there J Soon, I realized I had 34 it in the taxi. The driver was long gone, and so was my 35 , which was only a week old! I dont know 36 it never occurred to us to call my
44、cell phone to see if the driver had found it!After eating in another fast-food restaurant quickly, our second driver pulled into the parking lot of the hotel. What I saw next 37 me. Could it be? It was true. The first and the same 38 . By contacting my mother, he found me and my hotel. It was a mira
45、cle(奇迹), an absolute miracle.Finding that phone in an unfamiliar place was 39 . I couldnt believe such 40 existed in Livermore. Now we cant wait to pay it forward!21. A. worried B. interested C. excited D. moved22. A. guessing B. predicting C. imagining D. intending23. A. luck B. welfare C. connecti
46、on D. support24. A. dream B. freedom C. approach D. option25. A. gave away B. decided on C. carried on D. put away26. A. promised B. determined C. concerned D. devoted27. A. transportation B. journey C. wait D. queue28. A. bill B. attention C. invitation D. order29. A. suggested B. named C. explored
47、 D. admitted30. A. recognized B. discovered C. observed D. argued31. A. permit B. sigh C. sign D. bargain32. A. reason B. belief C. question D. solution33. A. fixing B. digging C. burying D. thinking34. A. left B. forgot C. regretted D. thrown35. A. license B. purse C. phone D. ticket36. A. how B. w
48、here C. when D. why37. A. amazed B. spotted C. combined D. beat38. A. reminder B. manager C. driver D. receiver39. A. strange B. unbelievable C. modern D. artificial40. A. admiration B. consideration C. reward D. kindness第II卷(非选择题，共50分)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。Air puri
49、fiers(净化器)do more than clean the air in your house. It is one of the best 41 (tool)that can improve your sleep. However, only clean air purifiers can help you sleep 42 (peaceful). Air purifiers 43 blocked filters(滤网)may produce a loud noise. That will never make you fall asleep. Instead, it will wak
50、e the person 44 is trying to sleep in the next room. Make sure you clean the filters of the air purifier frequently so that they dont just purify the air, but also avoid 45 (produce)any uncomfortable noise. At the same time, check them frequently to ensure that they 46 (be)in proper working order.Yo
51、u can either clean the filters alone or ask a professional to do it for you. For DIY cleaning, you can go online and search for 47 (person)care user manuals(指南)to know 48 to take apart the filters and clean them. It is possible to use a vacuum cleaner to suck the dust 49 (attach)to the filters. For
52、some air purifiers, the filters can 50 (take)out. You can clean them using liquid soap, and put them back in the purifier again.第三部分 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()，并在其下面写岀该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错
53、的词下画一横线，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。There are a lot of examples of strong-willed figures having achieved success, one of which was Theodore Parker. When young, he helps his parents work on their farm. He seldom went to school, and he managed to gain his knowledge by tea
54、ching himself in his spare time. His wish was to be admit to Harvard University. As result, he made his dream to come true. Final he became an influential person in American history. It was his strong will what contributed to his success. This example indicates that a strong will is essential if you want to make achievements in our studies or work, or indeed in other aspect of our lives.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华，在伦敦一所学校交换学习。得知你所在学校将举办为期一周的中国文化周活动，你给该活动负责人Chris写一封电子邮件询问有关事宜。内容包括：1.活动时间；2.活动内容；3.表达参与意愿。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Chris, Yours sincerely,Li Hua
