1、20202021学年高二年级下学期期末考试英语试题卷本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。考试时间为120分钟。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并在规定位置粘贴考试用条形码。答卷时，须将答案答在答题卡上，在本试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。考试结束后试题卷由学生自己保留，只将答题卡交回。第卷（选择题）第一部分听力（共两节）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题）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，你都有
2、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. Why does the man need a map?A. To tour Manchester. B. To find a restaurant. C. To learn about China.2. I low does the woman find the restaurant prices here?A. Fair. B. Cheap. C. Expensive.3. How much are the two seat tickets?A $35. B. $60. C. $70.4. When will Mr. Ad
3、dison return?A. On Monday afternoon. B. On Thursday night. C. On Friday morning.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Driver and passenger. B. Boss and secretary. C. Husband and wife.第二节（共15小题）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
4、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、7题。6. Where does the conversation take place?A. At an airport. B. In a library. C. In a cinema.7. What are Paula and Billy doing?A. They are buying a newspaper.B. They are going to take a bus.C. They are catching a plane.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why did Jack on
5、ly finish reading half of the novel?A. He fell ill suddenly.B. He didnt find the novel.C. He had a lot of homework to do.9. What will Jack do today?A. Go to hospital. B. Read the novel. C. Join the discussion.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the womans problem?A. Inactive in social activities.B. Too shy
6、 to speak English.C. Not easy-going enough.11. What can we learn about the woman?A. Shes afraid of making mistakes.B. Shes learned English for two years.C. Shell stay at home on Sunday morning.12. What is the man trying to do?A. Teach the woman some English.B. Get the womans permission to go out.C.
7、Encourage the woman to speak English.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13 Why will the woman mo e to Boswell?A. It is a nicer town.B. She gets a better job there.C. Her husband will work there.14. Which advantage does Boswell have?A. Better education. B. Better food quality. C. Better facilities.15. What do we know
8、about Boswell?A. It has a bigger size. B. It has air pollution. C. It has few job chances.16. What will the woman probably work as in Boswell?A. A manager. B. A saleswoman. C. A teacher.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. Stay to help her friend. B. Walk a
9、lone to her car. C. Wait for the rain to stop.18. What can we lean about the speaker then?A. She worked at a hotel.B. She had bought a new car.C. She was having a baby soon.19. Where did the speaker meet the taxi passenger?A. At a crossroads. B. Beside a car park. C. In front of a hotel.20. What doe
10、s the speaker mainly talk about?A. An exciting party. B. An unforgettable experience. C. A well-known short story.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节）第一节（共15小题）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。AThe Lake District Attractions GuideDalemain Mansion & Historic GardensHistory, Culture & Landscape（景观）. Discover and enjoy 4 ce
11、nturies of history, 5 acres of celebrated and award-winning gardens with parkland walk. Owned by the Hasell family since 1679, home to the International Marmalade Festival. Gifts and antiques, plant sales, museums & Mediaeval Hall Tearoom.Open: 29 Mar29 Oct. Sun to Thurs. 11:1516:00.Town: PenrithAbb
12、ot Hall Art Gallery & MuseumThose viewing the quality of Abbot Halls temporary exhibitions may be forgiven for thinking they are in a city gallery. The impressive permanent collection includes Turners and Romneys and the temporary exhibition programme has Canaletto and the artists from St Ives.Open:
13、 Mon to Sat and Summer Sundays. 10:3017:00 Summer. 10:3016:00 Winter.Town: KendalTullie House Museum & Art GalleryDiscover, explore and enjoy award-winning Tullie House, where historic collections, contemporary art and family fun are brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery. There a
14、re four fantastic galleries to visit from fine art to interactive fun, so theres something for everyone!Open: Mon to Sat. 10:0017:00.Town: CarlisleDove Cottage & The Wordsworth MuseumDiscover William Wordsworths inspirational home. Take a tour of his Lakeland cottage, walk through his hillside garde
15、n and explore the riches of the collection in the Museum. Visit the shop and relax in the cafe. Exhibitions, events and family activities throughout the year.Open: Daily. 09:3017:30（last admission 17:00）.Town: Grasmere1. Which play has the longest opening hours for visitors in a single day?A. Dalema
16、in Mansion & Historic Gardens.B. Abbot Hall Art Gallery & Museum.C. Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery.D. Dove Cottage & The Wordsworth Museum.2. Where should visitors go if they want to enjoy Turners impressive works?A. Penrith.B. Kendal.C. Carlisle.D. Grasmere.3. What can visitors do in both Tullie
17、 House Museum & Art Gallery and Dove Cottage & The Wordsworth Museum? A. Have family fun.B. Have some interactive fun.C. Learn the history of a family. D. Visit the shop and relax in the cafe.BI was on the phone with Jane, my friend the other day, and she was sharing how she was overwhelmed (难以忍受的).
18、 She had too much going on too many to-dos at work and at home, too many projects calling for her attention and too many employee issues that required her input. She felt unable to focus on anything long enough to bring it to an end.As we talked it through, I was reminded of my computer when it free
19、zes because it has so many windows open. Sometimes, Im working on too many things, and my computer stops, as if paralyzed (瘫痪的), as if overwhelmed.If our computer freezes when were handling too many tasks at once then its no surprise that we would too. Theres too much data flowing around, too many i
20、deas circulating, too many problems waiting to be solved. Too many windows open.We need to learn to close some windows, to acknowledge that we cant focus on everything at once, and that wed be more effective if we focused on one thing at a time. We need the faith that we can step away from the proje
21、cts we closed out right now.Sometimes it feels like we have no choice, that everything is a crisis at this moment and nothing can be dropped, or even postponed. But there is usually something that can be put off or someone who can step in and take away some of our burden. We can manage expectations.
22、 We can choose. We can be more realistic about what we can get done, by when and how well.We dont expect our electronics to run as well when too many windows are open. Why should we expect that of ourselves? We need to close a few windows to overlook a few projects and to perhaps even power down for
23、 a few minutes so that were fresh and able lo effectively handle all that comes our way.4. Which word best describes Jane?A. Busy.B. Ambitious.C. Considerate.D. Demanding.5. Whats the main purpose of paragraphs 2 and 3?A. To offer a solution to the friends problem.B. To explain why the situation is
24、overwhelming.C. To encourage people to give up on some tasks.D. To show that people are imperfect, like machines.6. What does the author suggest to improve efficiency?A. Learn to say no to unreasonable tasks.B. Communicate with partners effectively.C. Make sure goals are focused and realistic.D. Low
25、er others expectations of achievements.7. What is the text mainly about?A. How people deal with stress at work.B. How to respond to multiple tasks at once.C. The reasons why people suffer from anxiety.D. The significance of powering down and relaxing.CI met Ariep on an island in the South Pacific na
26、tion of Vanuatu. Being the last fluent Naati speaker in the area, he sorrowfully expressed his fear that, with his death, the language would no longer exist.Naati is just an example of endangered languages. Today, 50% to 90% of the worlds languages are considered at risk of falling out of use by the
27、 end of the century.Over the last 10 years, this crisis has attracted more public attention. While we praise previous efforts made to protect dying indigenous languages native to specific places and spoken by aboriginal people, lets stop and ask: Why does it matter?Should Naatis fate concern the wor
28、ld? Many speakers of endangered languages, including Ariep, communicate fluently in other languages. Is the hope of saving these small languages just a romantic idea of unrealistic scholars?As a linguist. Im on the opposite side of those answering yes. I understand how critical and urgent language l
29、oss is. Individual communities rely on languages to form culture and identity, and for the global community. languages are an invaluable source of information about human cognition(认知).If a language is lost, the relevant community heritage will disappear. For instance, People who speak Lulamogi in U
30、ganda feel anxious that as people forget the terms describing methods of catching and eating white ants, they will also forget this important cultural practice.When a language is disappearing, more is lost than just certain bits of Information Understanding language is vital to understanding human c
31、ognition. Every language presents us with a piece of the puzzle for finding out how language works in our mind, without which we are prevented from seeing the full picture.For everyones sake, we must preserve the worlds languages to ensure linguistic diversity for future generations.8. What do we kn
32、ow about Ariep?A. He was afraid that he would die soon.B. He took pride in being the last Naati speaker.C. He was worried that Naati would disappear in the future.D. He expressed his anger over the improper protection of languages.9. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Arie
33、ps fear.B. Naatis fate.C. Public concern over the crisis.D. Protecting endangered languages.10. Why does the writer mention Lulamogi in Uganda?A. To highlight the special culture in Uganda.B. To stress the importance of a language to the community.C. To show that native speakers in Uganda are nature
34、-loversD. To prove that a language will easily be lost without proper protection.11. Where is the text probably from?A. A diary.B. A guidebook.C. A novel.D. A magazine.DResearchers were surprised to find green snow caused by blooming algae（藻）in the Antarctic Peninsula is expanding as temperatures in
35、crease.Green snow alga is type of tiny organism（微生物）that cant be seen without a microscope. But when the organisms grow all together, they turn the snow bright green, which can even be spotted from space.The algae are provided with more habitable environments to grow as warming temperatures create m
36、ore wet snow.Patches of green snow algae can be identified along the Antarctic: coastline, mostly in warmer areas, where average temperatures are slightly above 0 during the Southern Hemispheres summer months of November to February. Researchers have found I, 679 separate growths of green algae on t
37、he snow surface, which cover an area of 1.9 square kilometers.The Antarctic Peninsula is the part of the region that is being affected by the most rapid warning , said the researchers. This February abnormal temperatures hitting around 20 were recorded.Researchers believe the organisms will expand a
38、s global temperatures rise.However, while more algae will grow as snow melts faster, the distribution of the organisms is inseparable（分不开的）from bird populations, whose excrement（粪便）contains the substances that speed up the growth of the algae. As the number of birds, especially penguins, is affected
39、 by warming temperatures, the snow algae could lose sources of nutrients to grow, said Dr. Andrew Gray, the lead researcher of the study.An increase in the blooms could also lead to further melting of snow, he continued. A green snow algal bloom will reflect about 45% of light hitting it while fresh
40、 snow about 80%, so it will increase the rate at which snow melts in a localized area. According to the researchers, almost two-thirds of the algal blooms were found growing on small, low-lying islands. Besides, as the Antarctic Peninsula gets warmer, these islands could end up losing both their sum
41、mer snow cover and algae, though most of the organisms lie in areas where they can spread to higher ground when snow melts.12. What can we learn about the green snow algae?A. They can even be seen from space.B. They can only be found in Antarctica.C. They grow well when there is wet snow.D. They gro
42、w better when the temperature is below 0.13. What may happen to the algae if Antarctica keeps getting warmer?A. The algae may turn the whole Antarctica green.B. The algae may move to smaller and lower-lying places.C. The algae may grow more slowly for lacking nutrients.D. The algae may reduce the nu
43、mber of birds in Antarctica.14. Whats the researchers attitude toward the future of green snow algae?A. Worried.B. Ambiguous.C. Puzzled.D. Uncaring.15. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Green Snow Puts Antarctica in DangerB. Antarctica Is Experiencing Abnormal WeatherC. Green Snow Algae
44、Is a Dangerous Threat to SnowD. Climate Change Is Turning Snow in Antarctica Green第二节（共5小题）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。Being scared is not always a treat. When a balloon pops（爆裂）, we may jump. Our heart beats harder, and we breathe faster. How are these reactions triggered（激发）? When we
45、encounter something were not familiar with, our body start making changes to help prepare us for the unknown. These changes are part of the bodysfight-or-flight response. This response is triggered by the five senses, which are always sending information to the brain. When they signal something unex
46、pected, the brain sounds a danger alarm. _16_ And those chemicals act on different parts of the body.Fear is a tool that the brain uses to keep the body safe. _17_ Faster heartbeat and breathing send more blood and oxygen to the muscles so theyre ready when theyre needed. Chemicals released due to f
47、ear can make a person more alert. _18_ We keep a close eye on babies because they dont understand what might hurt them. As babies grow, they learn whats unsafe, and their brains store those memories. Then their brains use those memories to warn them of dangers._19_ Were born with the ability to feel
48、 fear, but a lot of what were afraid of is learned. A long-lasting fear can mean youve had a bad experience, and your brain doesnt want you to have it again. _20_ Heres one method. Instead of listening to their imagination, they learn the facts about anything that seems scary. Knowledge can help a p
49、erson feel less afraid.A. Many people can face their fears bravely.B. It releases chemicals into the bloodstream.C. Many people have overcome their own fears.D. Our memories about fear also help protect us.E. It urges a person to hide, run away or defend oneself.F. Memories are an important factor i
50、n fear-related experiences.G. Experiences can lead to long lasting fears that may stop a person from trying new things.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（共20小题）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。Life is pretty unpredictable. One can never know what is there in store for them unless it is unexpectedly _21
51、_ at them. Some people drown away in sorrows, while others learn from it and come out even _22_ . Similar was the _23_ with Jordan.Born in Pittsburgh, Jordan was _24_ about many sports since his childhood. He would never _25_ out on practices and would always be on top of his game. Jordan became a(n
52、) _26_ player in a very short lime.However, his professional career as a sportsman _27_ when he was at his peak. He was one of the strongest and most competitive players on his team, but the _28_ was all it took to bring him down. He _29_ from a serious damage in his lower back, due to which he coul
53、d never _30_ to professional playing._31_ going into an period of shock and depression, Jordan made this _32_ an opportunity to grow in a new field. With his career being ended on a premature note, he promised himself to educate _33_ on moving properly and taking care of themselves. He would also _3
54、4_ the body to physical and mental extremes.As this 35-year-old professional went through the stage of ending his career _35_ , he is always _36_ by the passion for training and developing _37_ life routines for youth athletics. He aims to help them grow and reach their _38_ to the fullest and do no
55、t _39_ the same mistake that he did that ended his career. With high-spirited individuals like Jordan, ambitious sports personalities have an excellent source to be _40_ from.21. A. thrownB. blessedC. jumpedD. waved22. A. happierB. strongerC. lowerD. harder23. A. caseB. timeC. puzzlementD. punishmen
56、t24. A. anxiousB. nervousC. excitedD. crazy25. A. figureB. workC. missD. try26. A. awkwardB. amateurC. smartD. skilled27. A. continuedB. advancedC. endedD. recovered28. A. injuryB. failureC. rumorD. criticism29. A. grewB. sufferedC. roseD. started30. A. driveB. helpC. adaptD. return31. A. Because of
57、B. Instead ofC. On behalf ofD. In case of32. A. practiceB. consequenceC. misfortuneD. mistake33. A. coachesB. adultsC. athletesD. employees34. A. introduceB. addressC. proposeD. push35. A. earlyB. perfectlyC. naturallyD. easily36. A. drivenB. blockedC. attractedD. educated37. A. normalB. healthyC. r
58、egularD. active38. A. problemB. potentialC. heartD. breath39. A. imitateB. tolerateC. imagineD. repeat40. A. leftB. keptC. inspiredD. discouraged第卷（非选择题）第二节（共10小题；）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。Chinese archaeologists (考古学家) announced Saturday that some new major discoveries have been made at the l
59、egendary Sanxingdui Ruins site in southwest China, _41_ (help) throw light on the cultural origins of the Chinese nation. Archaeologists have found six new sacrificial pits (祭祀坑). The new pits sit next to two sacrificial pits _42_ (discover) in 1986. Together they form _43_ area in which people of t
60、he ancient Shu civilization offered sacrifices to heaven, earth and their _44_ (ancestor), and prayed for prosperity and peace. So far, archaeologists have unearthed _45_ (vary) cultural items from four of the pits.The site has completely changed experts understanding of _46_ civilization developed
61、in ancient China. In particular, evidence of a unique Shu culture suggests that the kingdom developed _47_ (independent) of neighboring societies in the Yellow River Valley, which _48_ (consider) to be the birthplace of Chinese civilization traditionally. The discoveries have shown the distinctivene
62、ss of the Shu civilization and the _49_ (diverse) of the Chinese civilization. Along with other Shu archaeological sites, Sanxingdui is recognized by UNESCO _50_ “an outstanding representative of the Bronze Age Civilization of China, East Asia and even the world.”第四部分 写作（共两节）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；）51. 假定英语
63、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（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。My life at college is really different from when I have experienced in high school. While it is busy, my campu
64、s activities is rich and colorful. I went to the English Corner regularly, practise my spoken English but make friends with common interests. Play guzheng is my favorite activity. Im a member of the Chinese folk band, where looks like a big, warm family. College is a great stage where I can improve
65、me and show my abilities. I have been realized that I am not only a student but also an adult who is preparing step into society. In short, I cherish my life and Ill try hardly to make it colorful and meaningful.第二节 书面表达52. 假定你是李华，你英国朋友Mike来信询问你的近况和未来的专业规划。请给他回信，内容包括：1. 感谢关心；2. 你的近况；3. 报考专业和理由。注意：1.
66、 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_20202021学年高二年级下学期期末考试英语试题卷 答案版本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。考试时间为120分钟。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并在规定位置粘贴考试用条形码。答卷时，须将答案答在答题卡上，在本试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。考试结束后试题卷由学生自己保留，只将答题卡交回。第卷（选择题）第一部分听力（共两节）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题）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
67、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. Why does the man need a map?A. To tour Manchester. B. To find a restaurant. C. To learn about China.2. I low does the woman find the restaurant prices here?A. Fair. B. Cheap. C. Expensive.3. How much are the two seat tickets?A $35. B
68、. $60. C. $70.4. When will Mr. Addison return?A. On Monday afternoon. B. On Thursday night. C. On Friday morning.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Driver and passenger. B. Boss and secretary. C. Husband and wife.第二节（共15小题）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
69、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、7题。6. Where does the conversation take place?A. At an airport. B. In a library. C. In a cinema.7. What are Paula and Billy doing?A. They are buying a newspaper.B. They are going to take a bus.C. They are catching a plane.
70、听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why did Jack only finish reading half of the novel?A. He fell ill suddenly.B. He didnt find the novel.C. He had a lot of homework to do.9. What will Jack do today?A. Go to hospital. B. Read the novel. C. Join the discussion.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the womans problem?A. Inactiv
71、e in social activities.B. Too shy to speak English.C. Not easy-going enough.11. What can we learn about the woman?A. Shes afraid of making mistakes.B. Shes learned English for two years.C. Shell stay at home on Sunday morning.12. What is the man trying to do?A. Teach the woman some English.B. Get th
72、e womans permission to go out.C. Encourage the woman to speak English.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13 Why will the woman mo e to Boswell?A. It is a nicer town.B. She gets a better job there.C. Her husband will work there.14. Which advantage does Boswell have?A. Better education. B. Better food quality. C. Bette
73、r facilities.15. What do we know about Boswell?A. It has a bigger size. B. It has air pollution. C. It has few job chances.16. What will the woman probably work as in Boswell?A. A manager. B. A saleswoman. C. A teacher.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. S
74、tay to help her friend. B. Walk alone to her car. C. Wait for the rain to stop.18. What can we lean about the speaker then?A. She worked at a hotel.B. She had bought a new car.C. She was having a baby soon.19. Where did the speaker meet the taxi passenger?A. At a crossroads. B. Beside a car park. C.
75、 In front of a hotel.20. What does the speaker mainly talk about?A. An exciting party. B. An unforgettable experience. C. A well-known short story.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节）第一节（共15小题）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。AThe Lake District Attractions GuideDalemain Mansion & Historic GardensHistory, Culture & Lands
76、cape（景观）. Discover and enjoy 4 centuries of history, 5 acres of celebrated and award-winning gardens with parkland walk. Owned by the Hasell family since 1679, home to the International Marmalade Festival. Gifts and antiques, plant sales, museums & Mediaeval Hall Tearoom.Open: 29 Mar29 Oct. Sun to T
77、hurs. 11:1516:00.Town: PenrithAbbot Hall Art Gallery & MuseumThose viewing the quality of Abbot Halls temporary exhibitions may be forgiven for thinking they are in a city gallery. The impressive permanent collection includes Turners and Romneys and the temporary exhibition programme has Canaletto a
78、nd the artists from St Ives.Open: Mon to Sat and Summer Sundays. 10:3017:00 Summer. 10:3016:00 Winter.Town: KendalTullie House Museum & Art GalleryDiscover, explore and enjoy award-winning Tullie House, where historic collections, contemporary art and family fun are brought together in one impressiv
79、e museum and art gallery. There are four fantastic galleries to visit from fine art to interactive fun, so theres something for everyone!Open: Mon to Sat. 10:0017:00.Town: CarlisleDove Cottage & The Wordsworth MuseumDiscover William Wordsworths inspirational home. Take a tour of his Lakeland cottage
80、, walk through his hillside garden and explore the riches of the collection in the Museum. Visit the shop and relax in the cafe. Exhibitions, events and family activities throughout the year.Open: Daily. 09:3017:30（last admission 17:00）.Town: Grasmere1. Which play has the longest opening hours for v
81、isitors in a single day?A. Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens.B. Abbot Hall Art Gallery & Museum.C. Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery.D. Dove Cottage & The Wordsworth Museum.2. Where should visitors go if they want to enjoy Turners impressive works?A. Penrith.B. Kendal.C. Carlisle.D. Grasmere.3. Wh
82、at can visitors do in both Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery and Dove Cottage & The Wordsworth Museum? A. Have family fun.B. Have some interactive fun.C. Learn the history of a family. D. Visit the shop and relax in the cafe.【答案】1. D 2. A 3. ABI was on the phone with Jane, my friend the other day, a
83、nd she was sharing how she was overwhelmed (难以忍受的). She had too much going on too many to-dos at work and at home, too many projects calling for her attention and too many employee issues that required her input. She felt unable to focus on anything long enough to bring it to an end.As we talked it
84、through, I was reminded of my computer when it freezes because it has so many windows open. Sometimes, Im working on too many things, and my computer stops, as if paralyzed (瘫痪的), as if overwhelmed.If our computer freezes when were handling too many tasks at once then its no surprise that we would t
85、oo. Theres too much data flowing around, too many ideas circulating, too many problems waiting to be solved. Too many windows open.We need to learn to close some windows, to acknowledge that we cant focus on everything at once, and that wed be more effective if we focused on one thing at a time. We
86、need the faith that we can step away from the projects we closed out right now.Sometimes it feels like we have no choice, that everything is a crisis at this moment and nothing can be dropped, or even postponed. But there is usually something that can be put off or someone who can step in and take a
87、way some of our burden. We can manage expectations. We can choose. We can be more realistic about what we can get done, by when and how well.We dont expect our electronics to run as well when too many windows are open. Why should we expect that of ourselves? We need to close a few windows to overloo
88、k a few projects and to perhaps even power down for a few minutes so that were fresh and able lo effectively handle all that comes our way.4. Which word best describes Jane?A. Busy.B. Ambitious.C. Considerate.D. Demanding.5. Whats the main purpose of paragraphs 2 and 3?A. To offer a solution to the
89、friends problem.B. To explain why the situation is overwhelming.C. To encourage people to give up on some tasks.D. To show that people are imperfect, like machines.6. What does the author suggest to improve efficiency?A. Learn to say no to unreasonable tasks.B. Communicate with partners effectively.
90、C. Make sure goals are focused and realistic.D. Lower others expectations of achievements.7. What is the text mainly about?A. How people deal with stress at work.B. How to respond to multiple tasks at once.C. The reasons why people suffer from anxiety.D. The significance of powering down and relaxin
91、g.【答案】4. A 5. B 6. C 7. DCI met Ariep on an island in the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu. Being the last fluent Naati speaker in the area, he sorrowfully expressed his fear that, with his death, the language would no longer exist.Naati is just an example of endangered languages. Today, 50% to 90% o
92、f the worlds languages are considered at risk of falling out of use by the end of the century.Over the last 10 years, this crisis has attracted more public attention. While we praise previous efforts made to protect dying indigenous languages native to specific places and spoken by aboriginal people
93、, lets stop and ask: Why does it matter?Should Naatis fate concern the world? Many speakers of endangered languages, including Ariep, communicate fluently in other languages. Is the hope of saving these small languages just a romantic idea of unrealistic scholars?As a linguist. Im on the opposite si
94、de of those answering yes. I understand how critical and urgent language loss is. Individual communities rely on languages to form culture and identity, and for the global community. languages are an invaluable source of information about human cognition(认知).If a language is lost, the relevant commu
95、nity heritage will disappear. For instance, People who speak Lulamogi in Uganda feel anxious that as people forget the terms describing methods of catching and eating white ants, they will also forget this important cultural practice.When a language is disappearing, more is lost than just certain bi
96、ts of Information Understanding language is vital to understanding human cognition. Every language presents us with a piece of the puzzle for finding out how language works in our mind, without which we are prevented from seeing the full picture.For everyones sake, we must preserve the worlds langua
97、ges to ensure linguistic diversity for future generations.8. What do we know about Ariep?A. He was afraid that he would die soon.B. He took pride in being the last Naati speaker.C. He was worried that Naati would disappear in the future.D. He expressed his anger over the improper protection of langu
98、ages.9. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Arieps fear.B. Naatis fate.C. Public concern over the crisis.D. Protecting endangered languages.10. Why does the writer mention Lulamogi in Uganda?A. To highlight the special culture in Uganda.B. To stress the importance of a lang
99、uage to the community.C. To show that native speakers in Uganda are nature-loversD. To prove that a language will easily be lost without proper protection.11. Where is the text probably from?A. A diary.B. A guidebook.C. A novel.D. A magazine.【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. DDResearchers were surprised to fi
100、nd green snow caused by blooming algae（藻）in the Antarctic Peninsula is expanding as temperatures increase.Green snow alga is type of tiny organism（微生物）that cant be seen without a microscope. But when the organisms grow all together, they turn the snow bright green, which can even be spotted from spa
101、ce.The algae are provided with more habitable environments to grow as warming temperatures create more wet snow.Patches of green snow algae can be identified along the Antarctic: coastline, mostly in warmer areas, where average temperatures are slightly above 0 during the Southern Hemispheres summer
102、 months of November to February. Researchers have found I, 679 separate growths of green algae on the snow surface, which cover an area of 1.9 square kilometers.The Antarctic Peninsula is the part of the region that is being affected by the most rapid warning , said the researchers. This February ab
103、normal temperatures hitting around 20 were recorded.Researchers believe the organisms will expand as global temperatures rise.However, while more algae will grow as snow melts faster, the distribution of the organisms is inseparable（分不开的）from bird populations, whose excrement（粪便）contains the substan
104、ces that speed up the growth of the algae. As the number of birds, especially penguins, is affected by warming temperatures, the snow algae could lose sources of nutrients to grow, said Dr. Andrew Gray, the lead researcher of the study.An increase in the blooms could also lead to further melting of
105、snow, he continued. A green snow algal bloom will reflect about 45% of light hitting it while fresh snow about 80%, so it will increase the rate at which snow melts in a localized area. According to the researchers, almost two-thirds of the algal blooms were found growing on small, low-lying islands
106、. Besides, as the Antarctic Peninsula gets warmer, these islands could end up losing both their summer snow cover and algae, though most of the organisms lie in areas where they can spread to higher ground when snow melts.12. What can we learn about the green snow algae?A. They can even be seen from
107、 space.B. They can only be found in Antarctica.C. They grow well when there is wet snow.D. They grow better when the temperature is below 0.13. What may happen to the algae if Antarctica keeps getting warmer?A. The algae may turn the whole Antarctica green.B. The algae may move to smaller and lower-
108、lying places.C. The algae may grow more slowly for lacking nutrients.D. The algae may reduce the number of birds in Antarctica.14. Whats the researchers attitude toward the future of green snow algae?A. Worried.B. Ambiguous.C. Puzzled.D. Uncaring.15. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Gre
109、en Snow Puts Antarctica in DangerB. Antarctica Is Experiencing Abnormal WeatherC. Green Snow Algae Is a Dangerous Threat to SnowD. Climate Change Is Turning Snow in Antarctica Green【答案】12. A 13. C 14. A 15. A第二节（共5小题）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。Being scared is not always a treat. When a
110、 balloon pops（爆裂）, we may jump. Our heart beats harder, and we breathe faster. How are these reactions triggered（激发）? When we encounter something were not familiar with, our body start making changes to help prepare us for the unknown. These changes are part of the bodysfight-or-flight response. Thi
111、s response is triggered by the five senses, which are always sending information to the brain. When they signal something unexpected, the brain sounds a danger alarm. _16_ And those chemicals act on different parts of the body.Fear is a tool that the brain uses to keep the body safe. _17_ Faster hea
112、rtbeat and breathing send more blood and oxygen to the muscles so theyre ready when theyre needed. Chemicals released due to fear can make a person more alert. _18_ We keep a close eye on babies because they dont understand what might hurt them. As babies grow, they learn whats unsafe, and their bra
113、ins store those memories. Then their brains use those memories to warn them of dangers._19_ Were born with the ability to feel fear, but a lot of what were afraid of is learned. A long-lasting fear can mean youve had a bad experience, and your brain doesnt want you to have it again. _20_ Heres one m
114、ethod. Instead of listening to their imagination, they learn the facts about anything that seems scary. Knowledge can help a person feel less afraid.A. Many people can face their fears bravely.B. It releases chemicals into the bloodstream.C. Many people have overcome their own fears.D. Our memories
115、about fear also help protect us.E. It urges a person to hide, run away or defend oneself.F. Memories are an important factor in fear-related experiences.G. Experiences can lead to long lasting fears that may stop a person from trying new things.【答案】16. B 17. E 18. D 19. G 20. C第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（共2
116、0小题）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。Life is pretty unpredictable. One can never know what is there in store for them unless it is unexpectedly _21_ at them. Some people drown away in sorrows, while others learn from it and come out even _22_ . Similar was the _23_ with Jordan.Born in Pi
117、ttsburgh, Jordan was _24_ about many sports since his childhood. He would never _25_ out on practices and would always be on top of his game. Jordan became a(n) _26_ player in a very short lime.However, his professional career as a sportsman _27_ when he was at his peak. He was one of the strongest
118、and most competitive players on his team, but the _28_ was all it took to bring him down. He _29_ from a serious damage in his lower back, due to which he could never _30_ to professional playing._31_ going into an period of shock and depression, Jordan made this _32_ an opportunity to grow in a new
119、 field. With his career being ended on a premature note, he promised himself to educate _33_ on moving properly and taking care of themselves. He would also _34_ the body to physical and mental extremes.As this 35-year-old professional went through the stage of ending his career _35_ , he is always
120、_36_ by the passion for training and developing _37_ life routines for youth athletics. He aims to help them grow and reach their _38_ to the fullest and do not _39_ the same mistake that he did that ended his career. With high-spirited individuals like Jordan, ambitious sports personalities have an
121、 excellent source to be _40_ from.21. A. thrownB. blessedC. jumpedD. waved22. A. happierB. strongerC. lowerD. harder23. A. caseB. timeC. puzzlementD. punishment24. A. anxiousB. nervousC. excitedD. crazy25. A. figureB. workC. missD. try26. A. awkwardB. amateurC. smartD. skilled27. A. continuedB. adva
122、ncedC. endedD. recovered28. A. injuryB. failureC. rumorD. criticism29. A. grewB. sufferedC. roseD. started30. A. driveB. helpC. adaptD. return31. A. Because ofB. Instead ofC. On behalf ofD. In case of32. A. practiceB. consequenceC. misfortuneD. mistake33. A. coachesB. adultsC. athletesD. employees34
123、. A. introduceB. addressC. proposeD. push35. A. earlyB. perfectlyC. naturallyD. easily36. A. drivenB. blockedC. attractedD. educated37. A. normalB. healthyC. regularD. active38. A. problemB. potentialC. heartD. breath39. A. imitateB. tolerateC. imagineD. repeat40. A. leftB. keptC. inspiredD. discour
124、aged【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. C 34. D 35. A 36. A 37. B 38. B 39. D 40. C第卷（非选择题）第二节（共10小题；）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。Chinese archaeologists (考古学家) announced Saturday that some new major discoveries have been made at the legendary Sanxingdu
125、i Ruins site in southwest China, _41_ (help) throw light on the cultural origins of the Chinese nation. Archaeologists have found six new sacrificial pits (祭祀坑). The new pits sit next to two sacrificial pits _42_ (discover) in 1986. Together they form _43_ area in which people of the ancient Shu civ
126、ilization offered sacrifices to heaven, earth and their _44_ (ancestor), and prayed for prosperity and peace. So far, archaeologists have unearthed _45_ (vary) cultural items from four of the pits.The site has completely changed experts understanding of _46_ civilization developed in ancient China.
127、In particular, evidence of a unique Shu culture suggests that the kingdom developed _47_ (independent) of neighboring societies in the Yellow River Valley, which _48_ (consider) to be the birthplace of Chinese civilization traditionally. The discoveries have shown the distinctiveness of the Shu civi
128、lization and the _49_ (diverse) of the Chinese civilization. Along with other Shu archaeological sites, Sanxingdui is recognized by UNESCO _50_ “an outstanding representative of the Bronze Age Civilization of China, East Asia and even the world.”【答案】41. helping 42. discovered 43. an 44. ancestors 45
129、. various 46. how 47. independently 48. was considered 49. diversity 50. as第四部分 写作（共两节）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；）51. 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（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分
130、。My life at college is really different from when I have experienced in high school. While it is busy, my campus activities is rich and colorful. I went to the English Corner regularly, practise my spoken English but make friends with common interests. Play guzheng is my favorite activity. Im a memb
131、er of the Chinese folk band, where looks like a big, warm family. College is a great stage where I can improve me and show my abilities. I have been realized that I am not only a student but also an adult who is preparing step into society. In short, I cherish my life and Ill try hardly to make it c
132、olorful and meaningful.【答案】1.whenwhat2.isare3.wentgo4.butand5.PlayPlaying6.wherewhich7.memyself8.去掉been9.step前加to10.hardlyhard第二节 书面表达52. 假定你是李华，你英国朋友Mike来信询问你的近况和未来的专业规划。请给他回信，内容包括：1. 感谢关心；2. 你的近况；3. 报考专业和理由。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_【答案】Dear Mike,I have received your letter. Thank you for
133、your concern. Recently my study is still relatively stable, not bad work. However, to get high marks, I must make the extra-curricular exercise. Id choose to major in computer if I enter university. First, computer is becoming increasingly widely used in the information age, and it is a necessary tool in both work and daily life. Besides, as computer graduates are desperately in demand, it would be much easier for a computer major to find a job in the future. So I do think it will equip me for a better life to learn computer. Keep in touch, I wish you are always in good health!