1、内蒙古自治区乌兰察布市凉城县2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题时间：100分钟 满分：120分第I卷（选择题）一、阅读理解(共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分) 第一部分 阅读下面短文，从A,B,C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 AHarvard English Language Center Information for New StudentsCLASS TIME: 9:00a.m.10:00a.m., 10:30a.m.12:00a.m., 1:30p.m.3:00p.m.The Language Center is open from Monday to Friday.
2、 Each class has one afternoon free per week. On the first day, go to the lecture hall to check your timetable.SELF-ACCESS: The language laboratory (Room 1110) is open from Monday to Friday (3:15p.m. -5:00p.m.) for all full-time students.You can learn how to use computers for language games or word-p
3、rocessing. There are tapes for students to borrow to practice their English. Go in and ask the teacher to show you. If you plan to take public examinations, there are dictation and listening comprehension tapes for you to practice with. There are close exercises on the computers. Ask your class teac
4、her for a list of past exam essays. Students can borrow tapes to take home but they must be returned after two days.ATTENDANCE（出勤）：All students are expected to attend classes as it is required. Students who do not attend classes will be reported to OSS. Eighty percent attendance is required for stud
5、ents to receive their certificates (证书) when they finish their courses. It is also required by OSS for an extension to your visa.BOOKS: If students are given course books, the books are their responsibility. If a book is lost, the student will be expected to pay for it.If students wish to buy books,
6、 there is a bookshop in the college specializing in English books (Room 3520).1When do classes begin and end on a full day?A8:30a.m.1:30p.m.B9:00a.m.3:00p.m.C10:30a.m.3:15p.m.D3:15p.m.5:00p.m.2Timetable can be seen in _.Athe classroom BRoom 3520 Cthe lecture hall DRoom 11103According to the passage,
7、 which of the following statements is true?A80% of the students can receive their certificates when they finish their courses.BStudents can borrow tapes to practice their English.CBooks can be taken home but they must be returned after two days.DThe librarian will be expected to pay for the lost boo
8、k.BMy First MarathonA month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my firs P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and t
9、hen hit a softball. I didnt do either well. He later informed me that I was “not athletic”.The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. I was all a
10、bout the batter against my own body and mind. A test of will!The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldnt even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I sopped to
11、readjust. Not the start I wanted!AI mile 3.1 passed sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.By mile 21, 1 was starving!As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife
12、waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.Determined to
13、be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), 1 can now call myself a “marathon winner”.4A month before the marathon, the author_.Awas well trainedBfelt scaredCmade up his mind to runDlost hope5Why did the author mention the P.E. class in his 7th year?ATo admit the support of his
14、teacher. BTo amuse the readers with a funny story.CTo show he was not talented in sports. DTo share a precious memory.6According to the passage, why are the different mile numbers are listed?ATo show the authors injured ankle. BTo show the length the MarahonCTo show the wifes support to the author.
15、DTo show the authors great perseverance7How was the authors first marathon?AHe made it.BHe quit halfway.CHe got the first prize.DHe walked to the end. C What kind of rubbish are you? This question has brought about complaints over the past months in Shanghai. On July 1st, 2019, the city introduced s
16、trict trash-sorting rules. Residents must divide this waste into four separate groups and throw it into specific public bins.Shanghai is faced with an obvious environmental problem. It produces 9 million tons of rubbish a year, and the number is rising quickly. Like other cities in China, it has rel
17、ied on trash pickers to pick out whatever can be reused. But as people get wealthier, fewer of them want to do such dirty work. The waste, meanwhile, just keeps piling up. Many people appear to be bothered by the rules. Rubbish must be divided according to whether it is food, recyclable, dry or haza
18、rdous （有害的）, the differences among which can be complex and confusing. Some have complained that they must put food waste straight in the required public bin, forcing them to tear open plastic bags and throw it by hand. Most annoying is the short scheduled time for throwing trash, typically a couple
19、 of hours, morning and evening. This means that people all go at the same time and anyone can keep an eye on what is being thrown out; no one wants to look bad.People who fail obey the rules could be hit with fines of up to 200 yuan. For repetitive violators, the city can add black marks to their cr
20、edit records, making it harder for them to get bank loans or even buy train tickets. However, citizens support the idea of recycling in general and say a tough campaign is necessary. Slowly people will get used to it, says Li Chongjin of Fudan University.8What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A
21、To amuse the readers with a question BTo introduce a hot topic about trash dividingCTo present a social problem in Shanghai DTo offer a way to deal with the complaints9The underlined word violators probably means_Atrash-pickers Bwaste-throwers Claw-makers Drule-breakers10What upsets people most abou
22、t the trash-sorting rules?ABeing forced to keep plastic bags open.BBeing required to tell different kinds of rubbish apartCBeing seriously punished for improper behaviorDBeing asked to throw trash at the short scheduled time.11What is Li Chongjins attitude towards the future of trash-sorting rules?A
23、Hopeful BDissatisfied. CDoubtful. DUncaringD Are you an optimist（乐观主义者）or a pessimist（悲观主义者）? It seems that young people in China are more optimistic than youth in other countries.Varkey Foundation, a UK non-profit organization, did a survey between last September and October. It asked 20,000 young
24、people in 20 counties including China, the United States and the United Kingdom how they think and feel about the world. The survey found that 53 percent of those questioned in China think the world is becoming a better place, the highest percentage among the countries surveyed.When asked why they f
25、elt hopeful for the future, 93 percent of Chinese youth think its because of advances in technology. Medicine, renewable energy and computing may make life in the future easier. Some 64 percent of Chinese youth also think China is a good place to live. The biggest reason（29 percent）is that China is
26、a country in which anyone is able to get on if they work hard.The survey also found young people in emerging economies are more hopeful about the future than those in developed countries. Following Chia, Indian youth were the second most optimistic（49 percent）. Those in France, Italy and Turkey are
27、the most pessimistic. The rise of global terrorism worries them most.However, Chinese young people seem to worry about something else. As much as 82 percent of them worry about climate change. China is the only country out of the 20 in which climate change was the biggest cause of fear for future.Vi
28、kas Pota of the Varkey Foundation took this as a good thing. Chinese youths are more aware than anyone of how serious the climate problem is and will be pressing for change, he told the South China Morning Post.12In the survey, about _ felt hopeful about the world.A20 countries B10, 600 Chinese yout
29、hC20, 000 young people D53 percent of Chinese youth questioned13Which is NOT the reason why Chinese young felt hopeful for the future?ATechnology advances quickly in China.BThey have more abilities.CChina is a good place to live. DWorking hard always helps in China.14What else did the survey find?AY
30、oung people in developed countries are more optimistic.BThe Indian youth is the most pessimistic in the survey.CGlobal terrorism worries the young in countries like Italy.DAbout 80 percent of Chinese youth care most about jobs.15. The main idea of this passage is to tell us that_.A. Chinese young pe
31、ople are more optimisticB. The life in the future in China is easierC. Chinese young people worry climate change mostD. The young people in developed countriws are worried about terrorism 第二部分 七选五 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。（E涂AB，F涂BC，G涂CD）Three in five people in the UK hold a library
32、card. For some, theyre a shelter from the stresses of day-to-day life. 16 If youre considering joining your local library, now is the time to do so. And if you need any more encouragement, here are several reasons why you should.Most libraries in the UK allow members of the general public to come an
33、d go as they like. 17 You can also take out a library card and borrow books for free, although you will inevitably face a fine for late returns.18 Imagine just how many books you have at your fingertips with a library card? There are lots of modern ones, as well as originals, and you can continue to
34、 expand your learning and vocabulary all the time. Its a priceless experience, especially for kids, and also a great way to level the educational playing field.Libraries develop with times. They have changed greatly since decades ago. 19 Some libraries have apps so you can see when your books are du
35、e back and even reserve books in some cases. There are also libraries which let you access books in digital formats on your mobile device pretty cool.Libraries are one of very few spaces left in towns and cities where members of the public can come together and actually be and feel like a community.
36、 They have notice boards to offer services like exercise classes or learning centers. 20ALibraries help people learn.BLibraries help educate the kids.CThey create a great sense of community.DYou can go in, settle down and read a book without being charged a penny.E.Most libraries now have computers
37、and allow people to borrow CDs and DVDs.F.Libraries help us save money as were borrowing books rather than buying them.G.For others, particularly the homeless and people in poverty, a lifeline to the world.二、完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）Almost everything was fantastic in the camp except for a girl, Eliz
38、abeth. When I saw her sitting alone in the hot sun at lunch, I asked her to eat with us under a 21 tree. However, Elizabeth refused my kind 22 . When we invited her to play volleyball with us, Elizabeth 23 our invitation, too. After a few more 24 refusals like that, I 25 to stay away from Elizabeth.
39、It 26 that we were going on a hike and our instructor paired everyone up with a partner. 27 who my partner turned out to be. It was Elizabeth!“What do you like to do for fun?”I asked, trying to make small 28 as we started out. “ I like to 29 in peace and quiet,” Elizabeth 30 . So we had the quietest
40、 and most peaceful hike in the world 31 we saw a bird. “I think his wing is hurt. Poor little bird, ”Elizabeth said 32 “He might be taking a rest over there.” I said. Elizabeth nodded. Then she whispered, “But what if hes in 33 , like my granddad?” “Your granddad?” I said. “He 34 and broke his leg t
41、he day the camp started. Hes 35 in hospital and is in so much pain,”Elizabeth explained. I noticed she was crying “Im sorry for what I have done. For some reason, whenever I get really sad, act rudely and want to be 36 ,”she added.“I get it, ” I said. “I dont always know how to 37 it when Im feeling
42、 down, either.” “Thanks,” she said, wiping off her 38 .After that, Elizabeth seemed to get along well with us, and I think she actually 39 the last few days of the camp.Next time, if someone is unfriendly, give him a second 40 . Maybe hes going through a tough time and just doesnt know how to deal w
43、ith it.21AtallBshadyCwarmDpretty22AsuggestionBhelpCsymbolDorder23Aturned overBturned inCturned outDturned down24AunfairBunfitCunfriendlyDuncertain25AdecidedBagreedCpretendedDmanaged26AseemedBappearedClookedDhappened27AGuessBSupposeCBelieveDDetermine28AchangesBadjustmentCtalkDmistake29AjogBworkCliveD
44、walk30ArepliedBinsistedCcomplainedDshouted31AunlessBthoughCuntilDsince32AhappilyBcoldlyCsadlyDluckily33AsilenceBpainCpeaceDtrouble34AlayBsatCateDfell35AstillByetCalreadyDever36AcrazyBaloneCkindDunique37AruinBrecognizeCrepairDhandle38AsweatBtearsCkissesDface39AenjoyedBplannedChatedDavoided40AlifeBbir
45、dCchanceDtry第II卷（非选择题） 三、语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。There are many things we need to know but do not learn at school. For example, if we want to use our money 41(wise), we need to shop carefully. We need to know how to compare the prices and quality. We need to know ho
46、w to make 42 best decision when we shop. Knowing how to make such decisions 43(be) a life skill, and we need these skills if we are to lead useful and happy lives.Some of the decisions are small. For example, will I take an apple or a pear 44lunch? Will I take the bus to school today or will I walk?
47、 Others are more important. For example, will I eat healthy food 45 will I eat junk food because it is 46(tasty)? We make decisions like this every day. 47, making the wrong ones can result 48 unhappiness. We have to realize that the 49(choose) we make can affect the rest of our lives, and it can al
48、so affect other people. Next time you decide 50(waste) time in class, play a joke on someone or talk loudly at the movies, consider this: who else does your decision affect?四、短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该
49、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。 The other day, I was invited my friend Sams home for dinner. I felt a bit surprised when I saw Bill there. It was two month since we two had quarreled, so I was embarrassing and didnt know how to do. I sat
50、down on the sofa but began to watch TV. 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 happy and talked with me excited. That night, we had a great fun toget
51、her.五、书面表达（满分25分）某日你和你的朋友在街上散步，看见一辆小汽车撞倒了一个骑自行车的老人。老人的腿流血不止，你为他包扎伤口，你朋友去给急救中心打电话。请根据所提供的事件线索写一篇英语短文。注意： （1）可适当增加内容（如包扎伤口的操作细节），以使行文流畅；（2） 词数：100个左右。凉城县2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语参考答案一、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）1-5 B C B C C 6-10 D A B D D 11-15 A D B C A 16-20 GDAEC 二、完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）21-25 BADCA 26
52、-30 DACDA 31-35 CCBDA 36-40 BDBAC三、语法填空 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 41wisely 42the 43is 44for 45or46tastier 47However 48in 49choice 50towaste 四、短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）1.在invited后面加to 2. monthmonths 3. embarrassingembarrassed 4. howwhat 5. butand 6. Ime 7. dontdidnt 8.smiledsmiling 9. excitedexcitedly 10.
53、删除a 五、书面表达（满分25分） One day,I walked in the street with my friend lily. Suddenly, we saw a car knock over an old man who was riding on her bike. The old man was hurt on the foot and lay on the ground in great pain. What is worse, his foot was blooding. I took care of him and packed his wound with a dry and clean cloth. Then my friend called the Emergency Service Center. Fortunately, the man was not hurt badly，making us relieved. He thanked us so much.