广西南宁市2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期末联考试题.doc

1、广西南宁市2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期末联考试题考生注意：1.本试卷由四个部分组成。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。2.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对 应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。3.本卷命题范：必修、选修第一部分 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你

2、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。例：How much is the shirt?A.19.15.B.9.18.C.9.15.答案是C.1. Why does the man need a map?A. To find a restaurant. B. To tour Manchester. C. To learn about China.2. What does the woman want to do for vacation?A. Travel to Colorado.B. Go to the beach.C. Learn to snowboard.3.

3、 What will the man probably do?A. Refuse the offer.B. Take the job.C. Change the working hours.4. What does the woman say about John?A. He wont wait for her.B. He wont come home today.C. He wont be on time for dinner.5. What will the speakers probably do next?A. Order some boxes.B. Continue working.

4、 C. Go home and rest.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每 小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6和第7题。6. How does the woman usually go to work?A. By bus.B. By car.C. By train.7. What do the speakers agree about taking t

5、he train?A. It is safer.B. It is cheaper.C. It is faster.听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。8. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Save up for the car.B. Go to another car dealer.C. Ask someone to check the car.9. What has the salesman agreed to do?A. Wash the car.B. Give a discount.C. Repair the car.10. How wi

6、ll the man help the woman?A. Lend money to her.B. Take care of her car. C. Drive her car home.听第8段材料，回答第11至第13题。11. What does the woman think of the living expenses in the city?A. Very high.B. Fairly low.B. Just Okay.12. What does the woman spend most on?A. Meals.B. Clothes.C. Transport.13. What doe

7、s the woman do in her free time?A. See films.B. Travel around.C. Go for a drink.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What will Rebecca do on June 12?A. Go on a business trip.B. Organize a trade exhibition.C. Meet the people from Head Office.15. What is John preparing for the meeting?A. A timetable.B. A report.C. A

8、speech.16. When do the speakers decide to have the meeting?A. On June 3.B. On June 10.C. On June 17.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What did the speaker decide to do after lunch that day?A. Walk alone to her car.B. Stay to help her friend.C. Wait for the rain to stop.18. What can we learn about the speaker th

9、en?A. She worked at a hotel.B. She bought a new car.C. She would have a baby soon.19. Where did the speaker meet the taxi passenger?A. In front of a hotel.B. At the crossroads. C. Besides a car park.20. What does the speaker talk about?A. An unforgettable experience.B. A well-known short story.C. An

10、 exciting lunch party.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。APopularly known as the “Oriental Hawaii”， Sanya in South Chinas Hainan province is considered as one of the best diving resorts in the South Pacific Ocean. The followings are the top four places for d

11、iving in the city.Wuzhizhou IslandWuzhizhou Island is regarded as the best place in Hainan province for underwater diving. It is one of the few islands in the world without rocks or pebbles. The island covers an area of 1.48 square kilometers and is in an irregular butterfly shape. The sea around th

12、e island is clear and transparent, providing a visibility of 6 to 27 meters.Yalong BayThe underwater world at Yalong Bay is one of the earliest diving bases in Sanya. It is thought as one of the best scenic spots in China to carry out undersea tourism, with the worlds largest and most complete soft

13、coral. Colorful hard coral, tropical fish, and other marine life in the nearby waters also add to the beauty and attraction of the bay.Xidao IslandXidao Island is shaped like a turtle living in the tropical area. The island enjoys pleasant surroundings of sandy beaches, rocky caves, and palm trees.

14、It also boasts crystal clear waters with a wide range of marine life and extensive coral reefs（珊瑚礁）to explore.Fenjiezhou IslandFenjiezhou Island is also called the Sleeping Beauty Island for what it looks like from afar. The island boasts extremely clean beaches and rich marine ecological resources.

15、 It is the only site in the country that allows visitors to dive with dolphins. In addition to possessing a range of marine recreational programs, the island has the only sightseeing submarine in China.21. Why is “Oriental Hawaii mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To introduce diving spots in Hawai

16、i.B. To encourage people to travel to Hawaii.C. To show that Sanya is such a popular resort in China.D. To compare Hawaii and Sanya.22. At which place can visitors dive with dolphins?A. Wuzhizhou Island.B. Yalong Bay.C. Xidao Island.D. Fenjiezhou Island.23. What can we learn from the text?A. Xidao I

17、sland is shaped like a butterfly.B. There are lots of rocks and pebbles in Wuzhizhou Island.C. Various marine life contribute to the beauty of Yalong Bay.D. Visitors are allowed to explore coral reefs in Fenjiezhou Island.BSometimes we may find that every week there are a lot of new stories about ho

18、w climate change is affecting the planet, or new plans to battle its effects. But the concept （概念）itself isnt new at all-in fact, scientists have been exploring questions about climate change for almost 200 years.The idea of “greenhouse gases goes back to 1824, when Joseph Fourier wondered what was

19、controlling the earths temperature. Fourier concluded that the atmosphere must be responsible for containing the heat absorbed from the sun and described it as a box with a glass lid： As light shines through the glass, the inside gets warmer as the lid traps the heat. As Fouriers ideas spread, it ca

20、me to be called “the greenhouse effect”.Scientists continued to study the greenhouse effect. Not until a Swedish chemist named Svante Arrhenius came along, did scientists understand how global warming actually works. After years of work, Arrhenius determined that the level of carbon dioxide in the a

21、tmosphere did in fact have a direct effect on global temperatures.Arrhenius found that CO2 , and other gases trap radiation, which warms the atmosphere. Arrhenius was the first to suspect that burning coal could contribute to the greenhouse effect. But Arrhenius welcomed the warming effect on the pl

22、anet. At a lecture later that year, Arrhenius noted that creatures of a warmer earth “might live under a milder sky and in less barren surroundings.While Arrhenius findings won him the 1903 Nobel Prize in chemistry, scientists kept debating whether the greenhouse effect was increasing until 1950, wh

23、en researchers finally began to find strong data supporting it. By the end of the 1950s, American scientists had been sounding the alarm on the long-term consequences of climate change. Climate change research has come a long way since Fourier first described the greenhouse effect-still, maybe Arrhe

24、nius should have been more careful of what he wished for.24. What was controlling the earths temperature according to Fourier?A. The atmosphere.B. The greenhouse effect.C. The climate change.D. The heat from the sun.25. When did the scientists first find evidence for the bad effect of global warming

25、?A. In 1824.B.In 1903.C. In 1950.D.200 years ago.26. Which word best describes the authors attitude to Arrhenius wish?A. Optimistic.B. Negative.C. Unconcerned.D. Tolerant.27. What can be the best title for the text?A. Causes of climate changeB. Effects of greenhouse gasesC. Explorations on climate c

26、hangeD. Plans to battle greenhouse gasesCA few weeks ago, I bought a locally-grown salad from a vending machine（自动售货机）. But then I immediately realized that it was packaged in a plastic jar. I guess I live with this jar now and forever. I thought sadly as I stared down at my new child.The salad jar

27、was only the latest in a long line of examples of how I am addicted to the responsibility of reusing everything, trying to never throw anything away. Water bottles have been given second lives, and berry containers are transformed into Tupperware. I recently even looked at a plastic straw in my frui

28、t juice： Could I reuse it too. ?Yet trying to squeeze my salad jar under my kitchen counter this weekend, I finally had to admit： Being an environmentalist has turned me into a hoarder （囤积者）.While keeping a certain number of jars and vegetable bags will allow me not to buy new containers, at a certa

29、in point those 30 berry containers begin to get a bit unnecessary. Who am I kidding? Then one day I came across a blog post that asks accusingly. Are you turning your own home into a landfill（垃圾填埋场）？ ”In my opinion, there is absolutely no excuse not to be a conscious consumer. The solution is painfu

30、lly obvious, but hard to admit： Delaying waste is not, in fact, rejecting waste. In an over-packaged, over-consuming culture, this can feel like a burden. While I refuse to throw away packaging, the fact remains： I already have it. The damage is done. Ive been ignoring one of the most essential and

31、difficult parts-reduce, reuse, recycle. Even if I go out of my way to reuse the waste I do have, I need to reduce what I am bringing home in the first place.While I might not be ready to go full zero-waste, its a goal that is admirable to work toward. Until then, my salad jar child is going to make

32、a great overnight oats jar.28. What can we infer about the author from Paragraph 2?A. She is addicted to shopping.B. She has bad living habits.C. She is enthusiastic in reusing.D. She makes good use of plastic straws.29. Why did the author become a hoarder?A. She saved far more containers than she a

33、ctually needed.B. She was responsible for saving fine packages.C. She enjoyed collecting a variety of jars.D. She lived far away from the landfill.30. What does the author think is a burden?A. Being an environmentalist.B. Delaying waste.C. Being a conscious consumer.D. Rejecting waste.31. What will

34、the author probably do in the future?A. Store less vegetable bags.B. Go full zero-waste from now on.C. Reuse materials as much as possible.D. Avoid unnecessary consumption.DSmoking in your own home in Thailand may now be considered a crime, if the smoke is considered harmful to other people in the h

35、ouse.The new law, Family Protection and Development Promotion Act, was initiated（启动） by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and was announced in the Royal Gazette on May 22,2019. The law aims at limiting smoking at home which might be hazardous for others health living under the sa

36、me roof. In that case, it will be considered as “domestic （家庭的）violence”. The new law came into force on August 20.According to the center for research and knowledge management for tobacco control, at the Faculty of Medical Science of Mahidol University, there are about 4. 9 million households where

37、 one or more family members smoke. An average of 10. 3 million people have unconsciously become passive smokers because theyve been breathing in smoke at home. Scientific studies show that passive smokers are at greater risk of being affected by cancer.Of 75 child patients from houses where smoking

38、is practiced, 76% of them were found to have nicotine traces in their urine, with 43% of them having nicotine content going beyond permitted levels. Smoking at home also may lead to physical or emotional violence because of aggressiveness （攻击性）when there is a lack of smoking, and might as well ruin

39、relationships between smokers and non-smoker family members.According to the new law, anyone who thinks they are affected by domestic smoking can report to officials concerned so that inspectors will be sent to investigate and take legal action against the smokers. Once confirmed, the court may orde

40、r a person to receive treatment to quit smoking in an attempt to protect the persons family. In February in 2019, Thailand had banned smoking at six of its airports along with a ban in public places.32. What do we know about the new law in Thailand?A. It came into effect on May 22.B. It aimed at pro

41、tecting the health of smokers.C. It regarded smoking at home as a kind of domestic violence.D. It clearly claimed that smoking at home is a crime.33. What does the underlined word “hazardous in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Anxious.B. Harmful.C. Beneficial.D. Essential.34. What is Paragraph 4 mainly

42、about?A. The purpose of initiating the law.B. Responses to the new law.C. Actions to quit smoking.D. Bad consequences of smoking at home.35. What can be inferred from the text?A. Smoking is illegal anywhere in Thailand.B. Passive smokers are more likely to be affected by cancer.C. People tend to be

43、more aggressive when they are smoking.D. People who smoke at home in Thailand will be sent to prison.第二节（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。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to make a good speech?Just like essays, all speeches have three main sections： the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. 36 You

44、 need to write a speech in a way that keeps the attention of an audience and helps paint a mental image at the same time. Whatever type of speech you decide to write, find ways to make your words memorable.The structure of how to write your speech is just the start. Youll also need to write the spee

45、ch skillfully. 37 Write the words youll speak with passion, which you also want your listeners to share. When writing your attention-grabbing statements, make sure you are writing what will get their attention, not just yours.38 Read famous speeches and look at the way they are constructed. Find thi

46、ngs that stand out and figure out what makes it interesting. Oftentimes, speechwriters use rhetorical devices（修辞法）to make certain points easy to remember.Remember to begin and end your speech with something that will gain and hold the attention of your audience. If you spend too much time getting in

47、to your speech, people will zone out or start checking their phones. 39 How you deliver the speech is also important. When you give the speech, think about the tone you should use and be sure to write the speech in the same flow that youd use in conversations. 40 If you stumble（磕磕巴巴）while reading or

48、 it feels dull, look for ways to jazz up（使活泼）the words and improve the flow.A. You can gain inspiration from others speeches.B. Instead, if interested, they may stick with you until the end.C. So the essay form can offer a good foundation for the process.D. However, unlike essays, speeches are not t

49、o be read but to be heard.E. A great way to check this flow is to practice reading it out loud.F. In other words, your speech should contain some color, drama, or humor.G. Start by paying attention to your audience and their interests.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（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

50、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。There he was, turning the corner of Hawley and Main Street like clockwork. His red hair seemed to catch the sunlight, giving his head a soft candle-flame glow. He 41 my eye, and up went his arm in his usual wave. As usual, I 42 back and gave him a warm smile. I didnt

51、 know his name, but he was very 43 to everybody. No matter the weather, I saw him walking out there almost every day.Having moved from a larger city, I wasnt used to waves from 44 . Actually, wherever we were, people 45 greet each other. We simply passed by each other, heads down, minding our own 46

52、 .Perhaps thats why I 47 these daily waves. It felt great to be 48 and receive that message of “Hello!”. On days when we didnt 49 to pass each other, I missed him and 50 if he was all right. The next day, Id find myself driving with one eye on the 51 . It was a happy reunion when I spotted him, and

53、Id wave first 52 .One night I was walking in the street, my thoughts 53 to “The Waver， wondering if I could be 54 enough to wave at people I didnt know.Just at the point, I heard a car 55 . I made eye contact with the person in the car, smiled and waved at her. The womans face 56 , and she waved bac

54、k. I was a little 57 . I reminded myself, Its okay. Its actually kind of cool!” I waved to everyone I saw the rest of the way home.Everyone at some point in their lives wonders if theyve made any 58 to the world. I can tell you that you dont have to 59 the world thoroughly. Its enough to help sweete

55、n it a little, even by a 60 wave.41. A. curedB. caughtC. exposedD. absorbed42. A. wavedB. glancedC. tookD. saluted43. A. cautiousB. reliableC. friendlyD. thankful44. A. relativesB. colleaguesC. employersD. strangers45. A. usuallyB. hardlyC. extremelyD. generally46. A. behaviorsB. mannersC. businessD

56、. appearance47. A. adoptedB. enjoyedC. dislikedD. encountered48. A. worriedB. approvedC. relievedD. noticed49.A. agreeB. attemptC. intendD. happen50. A. predictedB. wonderedC. believedD. assessed51. A. streetB. buildingC. childrenD. pedestrians52. A. slightlyB. kindlyC. eagerlyD. eventually53. A. de

57、liveredB. travelledC. struggledD. adapted54. A. matureB. curiousC. luckyD. brave55. A. escapingB. followingC. attackingD. approaching56. A. softenedB. worsenedC. exchangedD. tightened57. A. anxiousB. upsetC. surprisedD. scared58. A. commentB. decisionC. guideD. difference59 A. exploreB. changeC. inf

58、ormD. acknowledge60. A. simpleB. toughC. freshD. concrete第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Completed in 1350, Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains （富春山居图）is a touchstone of 61 （tradition） Chinese shanshui, or landscape painting a flowing visual journey along the Fuchun River and mo

59、untains 62 extends more than 22 feet long when 63 （full） unrolled.Painter Huang Gongwang, one of 64 Four Masters of the Yuan dynasty, lived alongside the Fuchun River in Tonglu for three years before 65 （complete） this masterpiece. Ever since, Tonglu, located in the mountains of eastern Zhejiang Pro

60、vince, has been a source of inspiration for 66 （generation） of Chinese artists and writers.In 2021 Tonglu is once again in the art spotlight. The first Tonglu Art Triennale, originally 67 （schedule） for autumn 2020, but delayed due 68 the pandemic （疫情）to spring 2021,69 （display） modern art equipment

61、 in fields and along the river. For this quiet city, hopefully, the event will help boost 70 （it） tourism industry. 第四部分 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学们交换修改作文，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（），并在其下面写上该加的词。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

62、词下面写上修改后的词。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。The other day, I was invited my friend Sams home for dinner. I felt a bit surprising when I saw Bill there. It was two month since we two had quarreled, so I was embarrassed and didnt know how to do. I sat down on the sofa but began to watch TV.

63、 Later Sam came to ask I to make up with Bill. Until then I dont realize that Sam had arranged the meeting on purpose. I went up to Bill and greeted him warmly, smiled at him. He looked very happily and talked with me excitedly. That night, we had a great fun together. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）校英文报在举办以“How to Keep Healthy”为主题的征文活动，请你根据以下内容写一篇文章投稿，内容包括：1.健康饮食；2.锻炼身体；3.保持良好心态。 注意.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 . . . . .