1、2020-2021学高二下期末考试英语试卷 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共20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AThe National GalleryDescription:The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London. It houses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples
2、 of European art ranging from 13th-century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.
3、Layout:The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th- to 15th-century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.The main West Wing houses 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci , Cranach, Miche
4、langelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titian and Veronese.The North Wing houses 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van de Dyck, Velzquez, Claude and Vermeer.The East Wing houses 18th- to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, C
5、onstable, Renoir and Van Gogh.Opening Hours:The Gallery is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm (Fridays 10 am to 9 pm ) and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.Getting There:Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2-minute walk), Leicester Square (3-minute walk), Embankment (7-
6、minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus (8-minute walk).21.In which wing can you see religious paintings?A.In the West WingB.In the North WingC.In the East WingD.In the Sainsbury Wing22.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A.The National Gallery is the biggest British national art mu
7、seum.B.The Gallery is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm.C.The Gallery is completely free.D.There are four exhibition areas in the National Gallery.23.Where does the text probably come from?A.A museum guide.B.An artist magazine.C.A news report.D.A tourist map. BA teenager of 17 walks into a corner st
8、ore and grabs a Coca-Cola, but the cashier refuses to sell it to him because he is underage. That rule is expected to soon become reality in parts of Mexico, as lawmakers in several states push legislation(立法) to keep junk food away from children. “I know it can sound a bit difficult but we have to
9、take action now,” says Lopez, a lawmaker in Oaxacas Congress.More than 70, 000 Mexicans have died from COVID-19, the worlds fourth-highest recorded death toll, tracked by Johns Hopkins University. 89% of those who died in Mexico had an underlying(内在的) medical condition such as obesity, diabetes(糖尿病)
10、, high blood pressure and heart problems. That has led to a new urgency to change diets so that the younger generation doesnt suffer those illnesses.The critics, however, say the leaders are using preexisting health conditions in COVID-19 patients todistractfrom a weak government response to the vir
11、us outbreak. Yet few people would deny that the country consumes large amounts of sugar-sweetened drinks and processed snacks with little nutrition or that Mexico has a major weight problem.Oaxacas governor approved the states junk food prohibition(禁止) last week. Legislators still have to complete t
12、he legal systems, and punishment could include fines and even jail. Lopez says legislators from all over the country have called her for advice. Many other states are debating a junk food ban. However, a nationwide law would not be easy. “There are powerful commercial interests that least want it to
13、 happen, but we must prioritize(优先考虑) the well-being of our children,” Lopez says.24. What is Lopezs attitude towards the junk food?A.Positive. B.Neutral. C.Negative. D.Indifferent.25.What does the underlined word “distract” mean in paragraph 3?A.Shift attention. B. Avoid illnesses.C.Break away. D.K
14、eep distance.26.Which of the following statements is true?A.Selling children junk food has been banned nationwide in Mexico.B.The younger generation doesnt suffer any weight problems.C.Most Mexicans who died of COVID-19 had other health problems.D.People who break the prohibition in Oaxaca will only
15、 be warned.27.According to the last paragraph, who are most likely to oppose the legislation?A.Teenagers. B.Soft drink companies.C.Legislators. D.State governors. CIn New Brighton, Minnesota, the Bartz brothers(Connor, Austin, and Trevor)have built beautiful snow sculptures in their front yard for t
16、he past five years. But theyre not ordinary snowmen theyre huge and sea-themed!The tradition began in 2012, after a family fishing trip in Florida, where Connor, then 17, caught a puffer fish(河豚鱼). It encouraged the boys to make a super-sized fish out of snow. So they got to work, collecting as much
17、 snow as possible from around their neighborhood. After eight hours of shoveling(用铲子铲) and sculpting snow their 5-foot-tall puffer fish was complete. And it was a big hit! Before long, the locals and TV reporters began stopping by their front yard to enjoy their creation.“Each winter, we decide whic
18、h sea animals would work best and be the most fun to build, ” Trevor said. Since 2012, theyve made a shark, a turtle, an octopus(章鱼) and so on. Their favorite is the octopus, which they built in 2016. It is their biggest sculpture yet, taking nearly 500 hours and 150 tons of snow to make!The brother
19、s also made sure it was just as much fun for visitors. “We liked that it was kid-friendly, with tentacles(触须) you could slide under, ” Connor said. Named by Facebook fans, Octavius the octopus was a star appearing on national news stations.To make the most of their project, the boys decided to raise
20、 money for a good cause. “Given that our work is made from snow, it made sense to collect money to help provide drinking water to people in need, ” Austin said. They teamed up with One Days Wages, an organization that provides clean water to people in Haiti. By the end of winter, the brothers had ra
21、ised $17, 263!Their advice for anyone with big dreams, “If you want to be successful, work hard and have a good attitude, ” Austin said. “Success might not come immediately, but take joy in what you are doing now. When we were younger, we made many snow creations that did not make the news, but we s
22、till had a pleasurable experience! ”28.What inspired the Bartz brothers to start their creations?A.Their family traditions.B.Their neighbors praise.C.Austins snowmenD.A fish caught by Connor.29.Which one is TRUE about Octavius the octopus?A.It was the boys first creation.B.It was the boys smallest s
23、culpture.C.It attracted wide attention.D.It helped the boys make a lot of money.30.What suggestion did the Bartz brothers make?A.Think twice.B.Start small and enjoy it.C.Learn to be creative.D.Make use of everything.31.Which of the following can best describe the Bartz brothers?A.Childish and friend
24、ly.B.Imaginative and caring.C.Open-minded and smart.D.Hard-working and courageous. DThe populations of common animals are just as likely to rise or fall in number in a time of accelerating (加速) global warming as those of rare species, a study suggests.Until recently, scientists were still accumulati
25、ng data on how animal populations were shifting over time globally across the different regions of the planet.Making use of the newly available data, a team of University of Edinburgh researchers studied nearly 10 000 animal populations recorded in the Living Planet Database between 1970 and 2014 to
26、 provide a new perspective on animal population change. These include records of mammals, reptiles, sharks, fish, birds and amphibians(两栖动物).The team found that 15 percent of all populations declined during the period, while 18 percent increased and 67 percent showed no significant change. Amphibian
27、s were the only group in which population sizes declined,while birds,mammals and reptiles experienced increases. The overall decline in amphibians makes them a priority for conservation efforts, researchers say, as their loss could have knock-on effects in food chains and wider ecosystems.Gergana Da
28、skalova, of the University of Edinburghs School of GeoSciences,who led the study,said,We often assume that declines in animal numbers areprevalenteverywhere. But we found that there are also many species which have increased over the last half of a century, such as those which do well in human-trans
29、formed landscapes or those which are the focus of conservation actions.Dr. Isla Myers-Smith, also of the School of GeoSciences, who co-authored the study, said, Only as we bring together data from around the world, can we begin to really understand how global change is influencing the biodiversity o
30、f our planet.32.With the global temperature rising, what happens to the animals?A.Rare animal species tend to decline.B.Common animal species tend to increase.C.Global warming is accelerating with the loss of animal species.D.The population of common animals changes just like rare ones.33.How did sc
31、ientists carry out the study?A.By analyzing existing information.B.By studying animals behavior.C.By comparing different studies.D.By recording the data of animals.34.What does the underlined word prevalent in Paragraph 5 mean?A.Sharp. B.Common. C.Steady. D.Relative.35.What is Dr. Isla Myers-Smiths
32、attitude toward the study?A.Objective. B.Optimistic. C.Subjective. D.Pessimistic.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。Top 5 Ways to Build a Wonderful LifeLive below your means(收入).We all want to buy that new piece of technology, or take out a loan(贷款) for the expensive car w
33、e cant afford. It might feel great at the time but spending too much hurts a lot later on.Enjoy lifes simple pleasures and save as much as you can. 36._Careful spending will bring you greater enjoyment in the long run.Put your money to work.37._Good investments(投资) can be the difference between reti
34、ring in your 40s or in your 60s. If a person in their 20s invests 20% of their income, the interest(利息) they earn will equal their current salary when they reach their early 40s. They could retire without a drop in income!Educate yourself.To be happy we need continuous growth. 38._This doesnt mean y
35、ou need to get a doctors degree or spend 2 hours every day. Self education can be anything that takes you out of your comfort zone. The important part is keeping an open mind and searching for fresh ideas and perspectives.39._Suppose you had everything you wanted. Would you be happy without anyone t
36、o share it with? The personal relationships with friends and family members are the greatest source of happiness in our lives. Dont forget about them. Without the people you care about youll probably be miserable, no matter how successful you are.Work towards a dream.Even if your life isnt perfect,
37、you can always build towards a goal. If you arent building towards something, youll probably stagnating(停滞). 40._We cant control everything about lives, but working towards a goal lays the basis for future success. No matter what your dream is, get out there and start doing something.A.Take care of
38、others.B.Education builds over time.C.Develop lasting personal relationships.D.The best way to grow is life-long education.E. The best way to avoid this is working towards a goal.F. Expensive things dont create lasting happiness and security.G. Saving is great, but to make the most of your money, yo
39、u need to put it to work.第二部分 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。One day I went to the local store. After I gathered up my goodies, I headed for the checkout counter only to be 41in the narrow aisle by a young man that appeared to be about sixte
40、en years old. I wasnt in a hurry, so I42waited for the boy to realize that I was thereThis was when he43his hands excitedly in the air and declared in a loud voice, “Mommy,Im over here. ”It was44now, he was, mentally challenged. As he45and saw me waiting to squeeze by, his eyes widened and46exploded
41、 on his face as I said, “Hey Buddy, whats your name?”“My name is Denny and Im47with my mother. ” he responded proudly. “How old are you Denny? ” “How old am I now Mommy?” he48his mother as she slowly came over from the next aisle.“Youre fifteen-year-old Denny; now be a49boy and let the man pass by.
42、”I acknowledged her and 50to talk to Denny for several more minutes about summer, bicycles and school. I watched his brown eyes 51with excitement 52he was the center of someones 53.He then abruptly turned and headed toward the toy section.Dennys mom had a puzzled look on her face and 54me for taking
43、 the time to talk with her son. She told me that most people wouldnt 55him, much less talk to him. I told her that it was my 56and then I said something I have no idea where it came from.I told her that there are plenty of red, yellow and pink roses in Gods garden, 57Blue Rosesare very 58and should
44、be appreciated for their beauty and distinctiveness(独特) . You see, Denny is a “Blue Rose” and if someone doesnt 59and smell that rose with their heart and touch that rose with their kindness, then theyve missed a60from God.41.A.caughtB.followedC.blockedD.served42.A.patientlyB.anxiously C.carefullyD.
45、naturally43.A.putB.heldC.crossedD.waved44.A.impossibleB.obviousC.strangeD.funny45.A.turnedB.stoodC.answeredD.shouted46.A.joyB.prideC.surpriseD.terror47.A.walkingB.learningC.exercisingD.shopping48.A.remindedB.askedC.noticed D.passed49.A.goodB.cleverC.normalD.quiet50.A.triedB.failedC.plannedD.continue
46、d51.A.widenB.shutC.danceD.open52.A.whenB.becauseC.althoughD.once53.A.attentionB.laughterC.amusementD.sympathy54.A.approachedB.thankedC.rewardedD.praised55.A.look atB.share hands withC.take care ofD.learn about56.A.jobB.dutyC.senseD.pleasure57.A.besidesB.thereforeC.howeverD.still58.A.commonB.rareC.fr
47、eshD.expensive59.A.actB.careC.knowD.stop60.A.warningB.messageC.blessingD.sign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。As you know, science plays _61_very important role in our education. Do you want to keep up _62_the latest research and discoveries in science?There are many good web
48、sites_63_you can check out the latest in the science world.One great site is Science News for Kids. This site reports science news _64_(cover) a wide range of subjects. The articles are intended for younger readers, but adults will find this site_65_(suit) for them as well. Another wonderful site, o
49、ne that I check out every day, _66_(call) Science Daily. The site is_67_(constant) updated with news, often about exciting _68_(finding) that change how we view the world.These sites post the latest stories and also keep all the past articles they_69_(post ) earlier . That way you can find articles
50、just about anything that_70_(be) related to the science fields you are interested in.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分35）第一节 短文改错 （共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。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.
51、只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。Dear Joes,I am more than delighted to sincere invite you to be a judge for a speech contest.I hope you can agree to come. For your reference, I will share with you the details as follow. First of all, this contest focuses on Man and Nature, that is scheduled to start at 2 p.m
52、,and ends at 4 p.m. next Friday in Classroom 301. Ten players will attend the contest, give their prepared speeches. In my opinion, not only can you provide us with our professional judgment, but also you can enjoy scenery around our school. You will surely have a good time in this beautiful spring
53、day.I ll be very much grateful if you can accept my invitations. I am looking forward to your arrival.第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）2022年2月4日至2022年2月20日北京-张家口冬奥会将如期在北京和张家口举行， 这是中国历史上第一次举办冬季奥运会。 为了确保冬奥会圆满成功， 组委会发起了志愿者招募活动。 假如你是学生李华，希望能成为其中一员。请按要求用英文给组委会写一封申请信，内容包括：1.个人情况。2.自身优势。3.服务承诺。2022北京-张家口冬奥会2022Beijing-Zhan
54、gjiakou Winter Olympic Games注意: 1. 词数100左右;2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Sir/Madam,_2020-2021学年高二下期末考试英语答案阅读理解 21-23 DDA 24-27 CACB 28-31 DCBB 32-35 DABA 36-40 FGDCE 完形填空41-45CADBA 46-50CDBAD 51-55CBABA 56-60DCBDC语法填空61. a 62.with 63.where 64.covering 65.suitable 66.is called 67. constantly 68. findings 69
55、. posted 70. is 短文改错Sincere-sincerely. Followfollows. Thatwhich ends-end give-giving， our-your/the enjoy后面加the in on much 删掉 invitations-invitation 书面表达Dear Sir/Madam, My name is Li Hua.I would like to work as a volunteer for 2022 Beijing-Zhangjiakou Winter Olympic Games.Im a boy of eighteen years o
56、ld from a high school.My spoken English is good and I can communicate with foreigners fluently.Whats more,I have other advantages-Im especially fond of sports,familiar with Beijing, good at communication and always glad to help others.Im willing to provide the best service for every athlete in Winter Olympic Games.Therefore,I think Im suitable for serving the Games. I would appreciate it if you could offer me the chance to be a volunteer.Thank you. Yours faithfully, Li Hua