1、河北省保定市2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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，回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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。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
2、1. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a store. B. In an elevator. C. On a bus. 2. What does the woman think of the weather?A. Its changeable B. Its unpleasant C. Its comfortable. 3. What does the man do?A. A railway worker. B. A station cleaner. C. A gas station heloer4. When wil
3、l the flight arrive?A. At 1：00 pm B. At 1：30 pm. C. At 2：30 pm.5. What will the boy have for dinner?A. Pizza. B. Fish. C. Chicken. 第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面五段对话或独白。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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6和第7小题。6. How has the woman been recently?A. Hp. B. Busy C. Disappointed.7
4、. What will the speakers do?A Serve in the bar. B. Cook coffee. C. Drink beer. 听第7段材料，回答第8和第9小题。8. When is the guitar course scheduled?A. On Friday afternoon. B. On Saturday morning. C. On Sunday afternoon. 9. What will the man do on March 3rd?A. Have a lesson. B. Pay the fee. C. Complete the bookin
5、g form. 听第8段材料，回答第10至第12小题。10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Mother and son. C. Salesman and customer. 11. Why is the woman going to be home late?A. She will have supper with her friend. B She is going to do some shopping. C. She decides to see her mo
6、ther. 12. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Take some cash. B. Buy some tools. C. Go with her. 听第9段材料，回答第13至第16小题。13. What did the man do in 2019?A. He volunteered as a tour guide in Guangzhou. B. He taught English to some children from big cities.C. He helped some parents look after their c
7、hildren.14. What does the man plan to do?A. Pay more attention to his school work. B. Study medicine and become a doctor. C. Help the AIDS patients in Africa. 15. What does the man major in?A. English. B. Medicine. C. Cultural exchange. 16. What does the woman feel about helping the AIDS patients?A.
8、 Fun. B. Risky. C. Meaningful听第10段材料，回答第17至第20小题。17. What will happen in 2022?A. The first space hotel will open. B A new space lab will be built. C. Astronauts will live in the space hotel. 18. How many guests can the space hotel hold at a time?A. Two. B. Four C. six19. What can guests do in the sp
9、ace hotel?A. Cook food B. Watch movies C. Have a video chat. 20. What does the speaker think of the space trip?A. Expensive B. Dangerous. C. Relaxing。第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AMake the Best of a Bad SituationSince Covid-19 spreads all over the wor
10、ld, many people have to stay indoors and work from home. For most of us, it greatly challenges our lives and brings boredom. But for a few people, working at home brings more creativity. Here are three famous historical figures who let their creativity flow during past pandemics. Giovanni Boccaccio
11、(1313-1375)When a plague (瘟疫) hit Florence in 1348, Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio lost his father and stepmother. In order to survive, he left the city and hid in the countryside. Inspired by the experience, Boccaccio wrote The Decameron (十日谈), a collection of short novels framed as stories told
12、 by a group of friends, while he was quarantined (隔离) inside a house during the plague. William Shakespeare (1564-1616)In the early 17th century, a plague hit London, UK. When the number of deaths grew, the government postponed many celebrations and closed all the theaters. This meant that the enter
13、tainment industry at the time was paralyzed (瘫痪) for much of 1606. As an actor and dramatist, Shakespeare had to stop working in the playhouse. But he didnt waste a second of his time off. Instead, he used the time productively and wrote some of his most famous plays. Before the year was over, Shake
14、speare completed three playsKing Lear, Macbeth and Antony and Cleopatra. Isaac Newton (1642-1727)In 1665, when English mathematician Isaac Newton was in his early 20s, one of the last major outbreaks of the plague hit the UK, and many classes were canceled. Newton, as a student, went back home to co
15、ntinue his studies.He devoted himself to his studies. The young mathematician produced some of his best works during his year in quarantine, writing the papers that would later become early calculus (微积分学), and developing his theories on physics in his bedroom. While working, an apple dropped from t
16、he apple tree outside his window and hit him or the head, which may inspired his theory of gravity.1. What did Boccaccio do during the plague?A. He left Italy and hid awayB. He stayed indoors and read books.C. He finished the great work: The Decameron.D. He told his friends many interesting stories.
17、2. How did the plague affect Shakespeare?A. He got more entertainment.B. He got more free time to write plays.C. He began to show interest in acting.D. He was inspired to evaluate history.3. What can we learn about Issac Newton in quarantine?A. He had to stop his study on math.B. He put the focus on
18、 physics study.C. He got an idea for the theory of gravity.D. He worked hard and completed his last work.BGerardo Ixcoy is a 27-year-old teacher in Guatemala. He teaches in the area where having electricity is something of a luxury（奢侈品）and students have no access to mobile apps or computers, which b
19、ecame a problem when Guatemalan government had to choose distance education for students at home because of COVID-19. Gerardo Ixcoy felt that he had to teach those children living far from the digital world. After all, education is a universal right and Gerardo Ixcoy thought those children shouldnt
20、be excluded from having the education they needed. There had to be an alternative to distance education. But what was the solution? Gerardo bought himself a secondhand tricycle（三轮车）with his savings. Once he had the tricycle, the next step was to change it into a classroom on wheels. He put a roof wi
21、th a solar panel（太阳能电池板）on it, along with a screen to avoid the spread of COVID-19. He fixed a whiteboard on it so he could explain to the students the basics of primary education： math, the local language and the universal national languageSpanish.The purpose of the solar panel is to provide consta
22、nt power for a small loudspeaker so he can teach from a distance. Its a matter of respecting the healthy distance required to be safe from the virus. He, the teacher, stays outside, and the student participates from his or her house. With that enthusiasm for education, he tries to visit his students
23、 at least twice a week, riding his classroom-cycle. The children he serves say that, although he visits them for only a few hours a week, they look forward to it. They appreciate his visit and will take advantage of it to learn.4. What is the problem for the Guatemalan students because of COVID-19?A
24、. They cannot continue their study any more.B. They are cut off from the digital world and the Internet.C. They have no right to get the governments distance education.D. They have to get distance education but they have no access to it.5. What does the underlined word excluded in Paragraph 2 mean?A
25、. ChosenB. Prevented.C. Protected.D. Separated6. What did Gerardo do to help the students with their study?A. He provided them with a whiteboard to write onB. He fixed a solar panel on their house roofs to give electricity.C. He rode his tricycle to their houses and taught them face to face.D. He tr
26、ansformed his tricycle into a classroom on wheel to give them lessons.7. What can we learn from Gerardo Ixcoys story?A. Love for education breaks down barriersB. Education contributes to success.C. Great hope makes great man.D. Hard work pays off.CBirthday card history is said to be over a hundred y
27、ears old. There is no record to tell us who sent or received the first birthday card but it is said that the tradition of sending birthday cards began in England a century ago. In those times people used to personally greet a person on a birthday, but when a well-wisher was unable to do so he sent a
28、 birthday card. Thus birthday cards were more like an apology at that time. History of greeting cards can be traced back to the ancient Chinese who are said to have started the tradition of sending goodwill messages on New Year Day. Early Egyptians too are believed to have made used papyrus scrolls（
29、纸莎草纸画卷）to send greetings to dear ones. During early 1400 the tradition of exchanging handmade paper greeting cards developed in Europe while Germans at that time were known to have printed New Years greetings from woodcuts. The advancement in printing technology in 1850s helped to make greeting card
30、s more affordable. No wonder, they soon became popular means of personal communication. During the 1980s non-event cards or the cards not made for any particular occasion became popular and helped card industry reach a new high. Greeting cards have taken a new form in this present age of Internet te
31、chnology. Today, they are being increasingly exchanged as electronic or e-greeting cards. Advancement in technology that began in the 1990s has led to a further growth in card industry. People find it easier to send e-cards as a means of exchanging greetings. Greeting cards are an important means of
32、 communicating good wishes and love to a person. They carry a personal touch that makes them lovable and very special.8. What is the function of the birthday card in England a century ago?A. To send good wishesB. To present a personal greeting.C. To make an apology.D. To work as a birthday present.9
33、. The printed New Years greeting card was firstly made by_.A. the BritishB. the ChineseC. the EgyptiansD. the Germans10. What makes greeting cards become a popular means of personal communication?A. The tradition of sending goodwill messages.B. The invention of handmade paper.C. The advancement in p
34、rinting technology.D. The development in Internet technology.11. What is the best title for the text?A. The History of Greeting CardsB. The Importance of Birthday CardsC. The Function of Birthday CardsD. The Tradition of Sending Greeting CardsDSeveral companies have begun creating paper bottles to r
35、eplace glass and plastic ones. Paper bottles are easy to recycle, and also weigh less than glass or plastic, meaning theyll require less energy to produce and move around. A company called Paboco has been working with other companies to develop paper bottles. The companies are creating their own bot
36、tle designs, but theyre sharing what they learn to promote the development of paper bottle technologyOne of the biggest challenges is preventing a paper bottle leaking（泄漏）. The inside of the bottle needs a special coating to make sure the liquid doesnt leak through. Many companies are lining（做衬垫）the
37、ir bottles with a thin sheet of plastic. Though bottle makers may say this liner can be recycled, many recycling programs dont have the right machines to handle these liners. A Danish beer company called Carlsberg is working with Paboco on a paper bottle called the Green Fiber Bottle. Currently the
38、bottle uses a plastic liner. In the future the company hopes to use a bio-plastic that will break down naturally over time, And a company named Diageo just announced the first paper bottle whose inside uses a non-plastic coating. But even without the plastic, paper bottles arent perfect. Most paper
39、bottles use wood pulp（纸浆）, meaning trees need to be cut down. To solve this problem, Frugalpac, a company from the United Kingdom, has created wine bottles made of recycled paper. Frugalpac still uses a plastic liner, though. Companies will need to see how long liquids can be stored in the paper bot
40、tles and make sure the bottles dont affect the taste. But with so many companies working toward the same goal, its likely that we can expect to see paper bottles on store shelves in the near future.12. What is the advantage of paper bottles over other ones?A. They cost less.B. They are more appealin
41、g.C. They are easier to produce.D. They are more eco-friendly.13. What is the most difficult task to creat paper bottles?A. Finding recycling liners.B. Getting the right machine.C. Preventing the liquid escape.D. Making sure of the storage time.14. What does the author think may solve the problem of
42、 unperfect paper bottles?A. Cutting down fewer trees.B. Using recycled paper.C. Producing bio-plastic liners.D. Still using plastic liners.15. What does the author feel about the future of paper bottles?A. Hopeful.B. Doubtful.C. Satisfied.D. Worried.第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的
43、最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。Reading is a valuable skill for children. It can help them learn and grow in many ways. But the love of reading cant be forced. Pushing a child to learn before he is ready can make learning to read frustrating. As a parent helping your child to enjoy reading at young age is one of t
44、he most important things._16_By far the most effective way to encourage your child to love books and reading is to read aloud to him and the earlier you start. the better. Eyen a baby of a few months can see pictures listen to your voice, and turn cardboard pages._17_The more excitement you show whe
45、n you read a book, the more your child will enjoy it._18_At this stage, encourage him to read to you some of the time. Take turns reading with your child to model more advanced reading skills. This can help build your childs confidence in his ability to read and help him enjoy learning new skills. C
46、hildren who really enjoy learning are more likely to do well in school.As your child begins elementary school, he will begin his formal reading education. _19_Besides reading books in class, keep in mind that the school library is an excellent source for a wide variety of materials. Encourage your c
47、hild to bring home books from the school library for pleasure as well as for his studies._20_You are your childs first, and most important teacher. The encouragement and support you give your child as he learns to read will help him enjoy reading and learning even more.A. Reading a child book vividl
48、y can be fun for you, too.B. Its well worth the investment of your time and energy.C. Most children learn to read without any major problems.D. Most of all, make sure you give your child lots of praise!E. Teachers use many methods to teach children how to read.F. And dont stop reading aloud once you
49、r child learns to read.G. The school librarian is knowledgeable about childrens literature第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。COVID-19 has closed schools and public libraries across the United States. However, a librarian in Virginia has thought of a/a
50、n_21_way to keep kids reading, free of charge. Drones（无人机）will deliver books of their_22_straight to their door. Kelly Passek, a middle school librarian in Virginias Montgomery County School District, is an early_23_of a drone delivery service. Set up by a company called Wing, the pilot project has
51、been delivering household products by drone to her for some time. It didnt take long for Kelly to_24_the two things and see how this new technology would_25_the children in her district. I think kids are going to be_26_to learn that they are going to be the first in the world to_27_a library book by
52、 drone, Kelly told The Washington Post. Whats the most exiting about the new Virginia project is that drones will_28_the social public welfare（福利）programs: spreading_29_and increasing access to_30_resources.The services will be made immediately_31_to about 600 students. Theyll have plenty of time to
53、_32_their books, as the books wont have to be_33_until the school starts in the fall. Kelly said_34_, Drone delivery will help a few more kids interested in_35_.21. A. averageB. easyC. creativeD. traditional22. A. designsB. namesC. translationD. choice23. A. adopterB. buyerC. managerD. inventor24. A
54、. findB. linkC. compareD. take25. A. inspireB. informC. benefitD. guide26. A. anxiousB. stressfulC. relaxedD. thrilled27. A. receiveB. possessC. lendD. transform28. A. preventB. supportC. tryD. replace29. A. knowledgeB. informationC. happinessD. friendship30. A. socialB. naturalC. educationalD. medi
55、cal31. A. availableB. equalC. reliableD. special32. A. reviewB. translateC. handleD. enjoy33. A. returnedB. deliveredC. soldD. thrown34. A. honestlyB. hopefullyC. carefullyD. strictly35. A. scienceB. technologyC. readingD. writing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。Henri Matisse
56、 grew up in the northern part of France. In 1889 Matisse became ill. His mother got him some art supplies for something to do. He_36_（instant）fell in love with painting and decided to become an artist. Matisse began to explore painting. His mother encouraged him not to follow the normal rules of art
57、,_37_to try out new things and to paint his emotions. In 1897, Matisse met_38_（paint）John Peter Russell. Russell introduced him to the work of Van Gogh and it opened up_39_new world to Matisse. In this year, this_40_（gift）man painted his first masterpiece called The Dinner Table.In the early 1990s,
58、Matisse developed a new style. He began to paint_41_bright masses of colors. In 1905 Matisse, together with fellow artists Maurice de Vlaminck and Andre Derain, exhibited_42_（they）new style to the world. They were called fauves,_43_meant wild beasts. The paintings expressed emotion with wild, often
59、dissonant（不和谐）colors, without regard for the subjects_44_（nature）colors.Matisse_45_（consider）one of the leading figures of modern art as his paintings and art influenced many artists throughout the 20th century.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）46. 假定你是李华，为了提高学生汉字书写水平，你校上周举办了“汉字听写大赛”和“书法大赛”。请你给你的美国笔友
60、Peter写一封信，介绍该活动。要点如下：1.举办该活动的原因；2活动主要内容；3.你的感想。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。参考词汇：汉字听写大赛Chinese characters dictation competition; 书法大赛handwriting competitionDear Peter,How are you doing these days? Im writing to tell you_Yours,Li Hua第二节读后续写（满分25分）47. 阅读下面的材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使
61、之构成一篇完整的短文。It was a few days before Christmas many years ago and it looked like it would not be a happy one for my family.The factory that I was working at gave us a long holiday while their machinery was being repaired, that is to say, there is no need for us to go to work. In return for this, we d
62、idnt have much money.My wife and I had managed to save some money to buy our young children some toys, but an unexpected car repair had taken most of our cash. We knew for sure that we could only afford to get one small gift for each of our children.We arrived at the store and walked down the parkin
63、g lot past people loading gifts into their cars. I saw the happiness on their faces and 1 heard them laughing and speaking happily. I envied them a bit, because it sure didnt feel like Christmas to me. We hurried into the store past old Tom, a beggar who had begged here for many years. To some exten
64、t, we had been friends. I had always enjoyed putting something in his kettle before and he always held up his thumb to me. But today we passed him quickly with our heads down, pretending we didnt see him even though I heard clearly he was saying hello to me. I wasnt sure if I could afford gifts for
65、my own family and I could not help others.We searched all through the store hoping to find one thing each of our small children would like. Thankfully, we were able to get them each something sweet. We headed for the checkout and paid the bills for all the toys children selected. We found that we ev
66、en had a few dollars left over.注意:1.续写词数应为150左右。2.续写部分分为两段,每段开头语已给出。Paragraph 1:With those dollars left, we walked out of the store._Paragraph 2:This is for your children! old Tom handed me something._河北省保定市2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题 答案注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目
67、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，回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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。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1. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a store. B. In an elevator. C. On a bu
68、s. 2. What does the woman think of the weather?A. Its changeable B. Its unpleasant C. Its comfortable. 3. What does the man do?A. A railway worker. B. A station cleaner. C. A gas station heloer4. When will the flight arrive?A. At 1：00 pm B. At 1：30 pm. C. At 2：30 pm.5. What will the boy have for din
69、ner?A. Pizza. B. Fish. C. Chicken. 第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面五段对话或独白。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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6和第7小题。6. How has the woman been recently?A. Hp. B. Busy C. Disappointed.7. What will the speakers do?A Serve in the bar. B. Cook coffee. C. Drink beer. 听第7段材料，回答第8和第9小题。
70、8. When is the guitar course scheduled?A. On Friday afternoon. B. On Saturday morning. C. On Sunday afternoon. 9. What will the man do on March 3rd?A. Have a lesson. B. Pay the fee. C. Complete the booking form. 听第8段材料，回答第10至第12小题。10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband
71、 and wife. B. Mother and son. C. Salesman and customer. 11. Why is the woman going to be home late?A. She will have supper with her friend. B She is going to do some shopping. C. She decides to see her mother. 12. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Take some cash. B. Buy some tools. C. Go wit
72、h her. 听第9段材料，回答第13至第16小题。13. What did the man do in 2019?A. He volunteered as a tour guide in Guangzhou. B. He taught English to some children from big cities.C. He helped some parents look after their children.14. What does the man plan to do?A. Pay more attention to his school work. B. Study medi
73、cine and become a doctor. C. Help the AIDS patients in Africa. 15. What does the man major in?A. English. B. Medicine. C. Cultural exchange. 16. What does the woman feel about helping the AIDS patients?A. Fun. B. Risky. C. Meaningful听第10段材料，回答第17至第20小题。17. What will happen in 2022?A. The first space
74、 hotel will open. B A new space lab will be built. C. Astronauts will live in the space hotel. 18. How many guests can the space hotel hold at a time?A. Two. B. Four C. six19. What can guests do in the space hotel?A. Cook food B. Watch movies C. Have a video chat. 20. What does the speaker think of
75、the space trip?A. Expensive B. Dangerous. C. Relaxing。第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AMake the Best of a Bad SituationSince Covid-19 spreads all over the world, many people have to stay indoors and work from home. For most of us, it greatly challenges o
76、ur lives and brings boredom. But for a few people, working at home brings more creativity. Here are three famous historical figures who let their creativity flow during past pandemics. Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375)When a plague (瘟疫) hit Florence in 1348, Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio lost his f
77、ather and stepmother. In order to survive, he left the city and hid in the countryside. Inspired by the experience, Boccaccio wrote The Decameron (十日谈), a collection of short novels framed as stories told by a group of friends, while he was quarantined (隔离) inside a house during the plague. William
78、Shakespeare (1564-1616)In the early 17th century, a plague hit London, UK. When the number of deaths grew, the government postponed many celebrations and closed all the theaters. This meant that the entertainment industry at the time was paralyzed (瘫痪) for much of 1606. As an actor and dramatist, Sh
79、akespeare had to stop working in the playhouse. But he didnt waste a second of his time off. Instead, he used the time productively and wrote some of his most famous plays. Before the year was over, Shakespeare completed three playsKing Lear, Macbeth and Antony and Cleopatra. Isaac Newton (1642-1727
80、)In 1665, when English mathematician Isaac Newton was in his early 20s, one of the last major outbreaks of the plague hit the UK, and many classes were canceled. Newton, as a student, went back home to continue his studies.He devoted himself to his studies. The young mathematician produced some of h
81、is best works during his year in quarantine, writing the papers that would later become early calculus (微积分学), and developing his theories on physics in his bedroom. While working, an apple dropped from the apple tree outside his window and hit him or the head, which may inspired his theory of gravi
82、ty.1. What did Boccaccio do during the plague?A. He left Italy and hid awayB. He stayed indoors and read books.C. He finished the great work: The Decameron.D. He told his friends many interesting stories.2. How did the plague affect Shakespeare?A. He got more entertainment.B. He got more free time t
83、o write plays.C. He began to show interest in acting.D. He was inspired to evaluate history.3. What can we learn about Issac Newton in quarantine?A. He had to stop his study on math.B. He put the focus on physics study.C. He got an idea for the theory of gravity.D. He worked hard and completed his l
84、ast work.【答案】1. C 2. B 3. CBGerardo Ixcoy is a 27-year-old teacher in Guatemala. He teaches in the area where having electricity is something of a luxury（奢侈品）and students have no access to mobile apps or computers, which became a problem when Guatemalan government had to choose distance education fo
85、r students at home because of COVID-19. Gerardo Ixcoy felt that he had to teach those children living far from the digital world. After all, education is a universal right and Gerardo Ixcoy thought those children shouldnt be excluded from having the education they needed. There had to be an alternat
86、ive to distance education. But what was the solution? Gerardo bought himself a secondhand tricycle（三轮车）with his savings. Once he had the tricycle, the next step was to change it into a classroom on wheels. He put a roof with a solar panel（太阳能电池板）on it, along with a screen to avoid the spread of COVI
87、D-19. He fixed a whiteboard on it so he could explain to the students the basics of primary education： math, the local language and the universal national languageSpanish.The purpose of the solar panel is to provide constant power for a small loudspeaker so he can teach from a distance. Its a matter
88、 of respecting the healthy distance required to be safe from the virus. He, the teacher, stays outside, and the student participates from his or her house. With that enthusiasm for education, he tries to visit his students at least twice a week, riding his classroom-cycle. The children he serves say
89、 that, although he visits them for only a few hours a week, they look forward to it. They appreciate his visit and will take advantage of it to learn.4. What is the problem for the Guatemalan students because of COVID-19?A. They cannot continue their study any more.B. They are cut off from the digit
90、al world and the Internet.C. They have no right to get the governments distance education.D. They have to get distance education but they have no access to it.5. What does the underlined word excluded in Paragraph 2 mean?A. ChosenB. Prevented.C. Protected.D. Separated6. What did Gerardo do to help t
91、he students with their study?A. He provided them with a whiteboard to write onB. He fixed a solar panel on their house roofs to give electricity.C. He rode his tricycle to their houses and taught them face to face.D. He transformed his tricycle into a classroom on wheel to give them lessons.7. What
92、can we learn from Gerardo Ixcoys story?A. Love for education breaks down barriersB. Education contributes to success.C. Great hope makes great man.D. Hard work pays off.【答案】4. D 5. D 6. D 7. ACBirthday card history is said to be over a hundred years old. There is no record to tell us who sent or rec
93、eived the first birthday card but it is said that the tradition of sending birthday cards began in England a century ago. In those times people used to personally greet a person on a birthday, but when a well-wisher was unable to do so he sent a birthday card. Thus birthday cards were more like an a
94、pology at that time. History of greeting cards can be traced back to the ancient Chinese who are said to have started the tradition of sending goodwill messages on New Year Day. Early Egyptians too are believed to have made used papyrus scrolls（纸莎草纸画卷）to send greetings to dear ones. During early 140
95、0 the tradition of exchanging handmade paper greeting cards developed in Europe while Germans at that time were known to have printed New Years greetings from woodcuts. The advancement in printing technology in 1850s helped to make greeting cards more affordable. No wonder, they soon became popular
96、means of personal communication. During the 1980s non-event cards or the cards not made for any particular occasion became popular and helped card industry reach a new high. Greeting cards have taken a new form in this present age of Internet technology. Today, they are being increasingly exchanged
97、as electronic or e-greeting cards. Advancement in technology that began in the 1990s has led to a further growth in card industry. People find it easier to send e-cards as a means of exchanging greetings. Greeting cards are an important means of communicating good wishes and love to a person. They c
98、arry a personal touch that makes them lovable and very special.8. What is the function of the birthday card in England a century ago?A. To send good wishesB. To present a personal greeting.C. To make an apology.D. To work as a birthday present.9. The printed New Years greeting card was firstly made
99、by_.A. the BritishB. the ChineseC. the EgyptiansD. the Germans10. What makes greeting cards become a popular means of personal communication?A. The tradition of sending goodwill messages.B. The invention of handmade paper.C. The advancement in printing technology.D. The development in Internet techn
100、ology.11. What is the best title for the text?A. The History of Greeting CardsB. The Importance of Birthday CardsC. The Function of Birthday CardsD. The Tradition of Sending Greeting Cards【答案】8. C 9. D 10. C 11. ADSeveral companies have begun creating paper bottles to replace glass and plastic ones.
101、 Paper bottles are easy to recycle, and also weigh less than glass or plastic, meaning theyll require less energy to produce and move around. A company called Paboco has been working with other companies to develop paper bottles. The companies are creating their own bottle designs, but theyre sharin
102、g what they learn to promote the development of paper bottle technologyOne of the biggest challenges is preventing a paper bottle leaking（泄漏）. The inside of the bottle needs a special coating to make sure the liquid doesnt leak through. Many companies are lining（做衬垫）their bottles with a thin sheet o
103、f plastic. Though bottle makers may say this liner can be recycled, many recycling programs dont have the right machines to handle these liners. A Danish beer company called Carlsberg is working with Paboco on a paper bottle called the Green Fiber Bottle. Currently the bottle uses a plastic liner. I
104、n the future the company hopes to use a bio-plastic that will break down naturally over time, And a company named Diageo just announced the first paper bottle whose inside uses a non-plastic coating. But even without the plastic, paper bottles arent perfect. Most paper bottles use wood pulp（纸浆）, mea
105、ning trees need to be cut down. To solve this problem, Frugalpac, a company from the United Kingdom, has created wine bottles made of recycled paper. Frugalpac still uses a plastic liner, though. Companies will need to see how long liquids can be stored in the paper bottles and make sure the bottles
106、 dont affect the taste. But with so many companies working toward the same goal, its likely that we can expect to see paper bottles on store shelves in the near future.12. What is the advantage of paper bottles over other ones?A. They cost less.B. They are more appealing.C. They are easier to produc
107、e.D. They are more eco-friendly.13. What is the most difficult task to creat paper bottles?A. Finding recycling liners.B. Getting the right machine.C. Preventing the liquid escape.D. Making sure of the storage time.14. What does the author think may solve the problem of unperfect paper bottles?A. Cu
108、tting down fewer trees.B. Using recycled paper.C. Producing bio-plastic liners.D. Still using plastic liners.15. What does the author feel about the future of paper bottles?A. Hopeful.B. Doubtful.C. Satisfied.D. Worried.【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选
109、项，选项中有两项为多余选项。Reading is a valuable skill for children. It can help them learn and grow in many ways. But the love of reading cant be forced. Pushing a child to learn before he is ready can make learning to read frustrating. As a parent helping your child to enjoy reading at young age is one of the
110、most important things._16_By far the most effective way to encourage your child to love books and reading is to read aloud to him and the earlier you start. the better. Eyen a baby of a few months can see pictures listen to your voice, and turn cardboard pages._17_The more excitement you show when y
111、ou read a book, the more your child will enjoy it._18_At this stage, encourage him to read to you some of the time. Take turns reading with your child to model more advanced reading skills. This can help build your childs confidence in his ability to read and help him enjoy learning new skills. Chil
112、dren who really enjoy learning are more likely to do well in school.As your child begins elementary school, he will begin his formal reading education. _19_Besides reading books in class, keep in mind that the school library is an excellent source for a wide variety of materials. Encourage your chil
113、d to bring home books from the school library for pleasure as well as for his studies._20_You are your childs first, and most important teacher. The encouragement and support you give your child as he learns to read will help him enjoy reading and learning even more.A. Reading a child book vividly c
114、an be fun for you, too.B. Its well worth the investment of your time and energy.C. Most children learn to read without any major problems.D. Most of all, make sure you give your child lots of praise!E. Teachers use many methods to teach children how to read.F. And dont stop reading aloud once your c
115、hild learns to read.G. The school librarian is knowledgeable about childrens literature【答案】16. B 17. A 18. F 19. E 20. D第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。COVID-19 has closed schools and public libraries across the United States. However, a librarian
116、in Virginia has thought of a/an_21_way to keep kids reading, free of charge. Drones（无人机）will deliver books of their_22_straight to their door. Kelly Passek, a middle school librarian in Virginias Montgomery County School District, is an early_23_of a drone delivery service. Set up by a company calle
117、d Wing, the pilot project has been delivering household products by drone to her for some time. It didnt take long for Kelly to_24_the two things and see how this new technology would_25_the children in her district. I think kids are going to be_26_to learn that they are going to be the first in the
118、 world to_27_a library book by drone, Kelly told The Washington Post. Whats the most exiting about the new Virginia project is that drones will_28_the social public welfare（福利）programs: spreading_29_and increasing access to_30_resources.The services will be made immediately_31_to about 600 students.
119、 Theyll have plenty of time to_32_their books, as the books wont have to be_33_until the school starts in the fall. Kelly said_34_, Drone delivery will help a few more kids interested in_35_.21. A. averageB. easyC. creativeD. traditional22. A. designsB. namesC. translationD. choice23. A. adopterB. b
120、uyerC. managerD. inventor24. A. findB. linkC. compareD. take25. A. inspireB. informC. benefitD. guide26. A. anxiousB. stressfulC. relaxedD. thrilled27. A. receiveB. possessC. lendD. transform28. A. preventB. supportC. tryD. replace29. A. knowledgeB. informationC. happinessD. friendship30. A. socialB
121、. naturalC. educationalD. medical31. A. availableB. equalC. reliableD. special32. A. reviewB. translateC. handleD. enjoy33. A. returnedB. deliveredC. soldD. thrown34. A. honestlyB. hopefullyC. carefullyD. strictly35. A. scienceB. technologyC. readingD. writing【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. D
122、27. A 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C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。Henri Matisse grew up in the northern part of France. In 1889 Matisse became ill. His mother got him some art supplies for something to do. He_36_（instant）fell in love with painting and deci
123、ded to become an artist. Matisse began to explore painting. His mother encouraged him not to follow the normal rules of art,_37_to try out new things and to paint his emotions. In 1897, Matisse met_38_（paint）John Peter Russell. Russell introduced him to the work of Van Gogh and it opened up_39_new w
124、orld to Matisse. In this year, this_40_（gift）man painted his first masterpiece called The Dinner Table.In the early 1990s, Matisse developed a new style. He began to paint_41_bright masses of colors. In 1905 Matisse, together with fellow artists Maurice de Vlaminck and Andre Derain, exhibited_42_（th
125、ey）new style to the world. They were called fauves,_43_meant wild beasts. The paintings expressed emotion with wild, often dissonant（不和谐）colors, without regard for the subjects_44_（nature）colors.Matisse_45_（consider）one of the leading figures of modern art as his paintings and art influenced many ar
126、tists throughout the 20th century.【答案】36. instantly 37. but 38. painter 39. a 40. gifted 41. with 42. their 43. which 44. natural 45. is considered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）46. 假定你是李华，为了提高学生汉字书写水平，你校上周举办了“汉字听写大赛”和“书法大赛”。请你给你的美国笔友Peter写一封信，介绍该活动。要点如下：1.举办该活动的原因；2活动主要内容；3.你的感想。注意：1. 词数100左右；2.
127、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。参考词汇：汉字听写大赛Chinese characters dictation competition; 书法大赛handwriting competitionDear Peter,How are you doing these days? Im writing to tell you_Yours,Li Hua【答案】Dear Peter,How are you doing these days? Im writing to tell you something about the activities carried ou
128、t in our school last week. As computers, smart phones and other electronic products become more and more popular, our hand writing is influenced badly. In order to improve students handwriting, our school held some activities, such as Chinese characters dictation competitions and handwriting competi
129、tions.Quite a lot of teachers and students made active preparations for the activities. During the competitions, everyone tried his/her best to write correct and perfect Chinese characters. After several rounds of competitions, each winner got a great prize.Through the activities, we realize the imp
130、ortance of handwriting. Although it takes up much of my spare time to practice, I feel it worthwhile.Yours,Li Hua第二节读后续写（满分25分）47. 阅读下面的材料，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。It was a few days before Christmas many years ago and it looked like it would not be a happy one for my family.The factory that I w
131、as working at gave us a long holiday while their machinery was being repaired, that is to say, there is no need for us to go to work. In return for this, we didnt have much money.My wife and I had managed to save some money to buy our young children some toys, but an unexpected car repair had taken
132、most of our cash. We knew for sure that we could only afford to get one small gift for each of our children.We arrived at the store and walked down the parking lot past people loading gifts into their cars. I saw the happiness on their faces and 1 heard them laughing and speaking happily. I envied t
133、hem a bit, because it sure didnt feel like Christmas to me. We hurried into the store past old Tom, a beggar who had begged here for many years. To some extent, we had been friends. I had always enjoyed putting something in his kettle before and he always held up his thumb to me. But today we passed
134、 him quickly with our heads down, pretending we didnt see him even though I heard clearly he was saying hello to me. I wasnt sure if I could afford gifts for my own family and I could not help others.We searched all through the store hoping to find one thing each of our small children would like. Th
135、ankfully, we were able to get them each something sweet. We headed for the checkout and paid the bills for all the toys children selected. We found that we even had a few dollars left over.注意:1.续写词数应为150左右。2.续写部分分为两段,每段开头语已给出。Paragraph 1:With those dollars left, we walked out of the store._Paragraph
136、 2:This is for your children! old Tom handed me something._【答案】Paragraph 1:With those dollars left, we walked out of the store. I stopped in front of old Tom, saying Merry Christmas to him and dropped all those dollars into his kettle without any hesitation. Old Tom smiled at me. I didnt have one do
137、llar left. I even didnt know how to deal with our dinner but it didnt matter. I felt relieved, and I did feel like Christmas around me.Paragraph 2:“This is for your children!” old Tom handed me something. I couldnt believe my eyes when I saw what it was an invitation to a famous restaurant on Christ
138、mas Eve. It invited many children to have dinner and to play games together. Of course, all free, including their parents. “One of the gifts I received, but you know I have no children, so its yours,” old Tom said gently. We had been told many times about the Christmas spirit: Christmas is giving and receiving in action, but until now, I know each time we give, each time we receive and its Christmas.
