1、广东省深圳市高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，第卷第 1 至第 9 页，第卷第 9 至第 11 页。全卷满分 120 分：第卷 80 分；第卷 40 分。考试时间 120 分钟。注意事项：1、答题前，考生将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目涂写在答题卡上。2、答第卷时，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。如需改动用橡皮擦干净后，再涂其它答案，不能答在试题卷上。3、答第卷时，使用黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡指定区域书写，要求字体工整，笔迹清晰。4、考试结束，监考人员将答题卡按座位号、页码顺序收回。第 I 卷
2、 选择题部分一、单项选择（共30小题；每小题0.5分，满分15分）请从各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项。1. China, a country with more than 5,000 years of history, is peopled with fifty-six distinctive ethnic groups and thus is renowned for its rich and cultures.A. delicateB. distinguishedC. diverseD. distinct2. Among the various books con
3、cerning calligraphy, I like Introduction to Calligraphy , which is highly thought of by calligraphy fans.A. in factB. in contrastC. in particularD. in addition3. our school, I am writing this letter to cordially extend my invitation to alumni(校友) from all over the world to participate in this grand
4、festival with us.A. Instead ofB. In place ofC. In exchange for D. On behalf of4. Before the journey, it is necessary that you should learn some Chinese daily expressions, which will you a wonderful experience in China.A. provideB. guaranteeC. serveD. attempt5. The problem of garbage pollution is get
5、ting so serious that many cities around the world are now being surrounded by garbage and people are suffering from the of it.A. circumstancesB. componentsC. consequencesD. conclusions6. Ranging from visiting time-honored Jiangnan gardens, reading dating from thousands of years ago, to appreciating
6、the local Jiangnan songs, various activities opened up a window for us to catch a glimpse of the poetic world.A. guidebooksB. brochuresC. advertisementsD. poems7. his misfortune, Steven Hawking set an example to the whole world, showing his determination to overcome any hardship.A. In favour ofB. In
7、 charge ofC. In spite ofD. In danger of8. The students in SZSHS have great admiration for their English teachers, whose helpfulness and kindness win great popularity and a good among them.A. reliabilityB. refreshmentC. reputationD. restoration9. As we all know, jiaozi, regarded as a symbol of reunio
8、n, is one of the most foods during the Spring Festival, which most people will eat with their family to celebrate the coming of the new year.A. normalB. ordinaryC. generalD. typical10. The reason why the China Railway High-Speed (CRH) is favoured by many passengers is that compared with other means
9、of transportation such as cars and planes, the CRHs higher speedthan cars and lower price than planes people from all walks of life.A. appeal toB. contribute toC. subscribe toD. devote to11. Knowing that you show a for Tai Chi and are willing to learn it, Im more than glad to offer you some practica
10、l advice.A. possibilityB. professionC. prejudiceD. preference12. As for the present, I recommend that you select some well-designed ones and it should not be necessarily expensive but .A. averageB. abstractC. appropriateD. actual13. The campus book fair will attract students from different schools a
11、nd there they will sell, buy and second-hand books.A. removeB. conveyC. consumeD. exchange14. by an anonymous English teacher, the camera club was set up with her generous donation and has served all the students for 15 years, during which many wonderful activities have been organized and arranged i
12、n our club.A. FoundB. SponsoredC. AttemptedD. Supplied15. My rich experience as a passionate and responsible translatorme for the jobadvertised on your website.A. equipsB. qualifiesC. enablesD. allows 16.Likewise, if you have trouble in coping with your academic challenges, listening to upbeat music
13、may help you brighten your day, boost your mood and thus relieve your .A. stressB. shadowC. sorrowD. darkness17. Knowing that you have beento online games for a long time, I am very worriedabout you and willing to do my utmost to help you get rid of the bad hobby.A. adaptedB. addictedC. opposedD. ac
14、commodated18. If you want to have a further understanding of paper-cut, it is wise of you to know someworld-famous figures and appreciate their which can best demonstrate their unparalleled skills.A. masterpiecesB. perspectivesC. judgmentsD. techniques19. Troubled by the new language and the unfamil
15、iar surroundings, Im writing to ask whether it possible for you to offer me some advice on how to get to the new campus life in a foreign country.A. accustomedB. connectedC. allergicD. admitted20. Many Chinese still tend to live together because by doing this all family members can develop a strong
16、sense of belonging as well as their emotional bonds.A. enhanceB. strengthenC. boostD. improve21. For the sake of our human beings health and happiness, posters were put up around the community to public concern over environment protection.A. accumulateB. preserveC. causeD. arouse22. In order to prot
17、ect the wildlife, it is high time that severe measures should be to stop illegal hunting and logging.A. inventedB. organizedC. adoptedD. scheduled23. Since you seem to be surprised at the fact that in China, three generations,grandparents, parentsand children, often live together, it will be my plea
18、sure to explain thisto you.A. phenomenonB. coincidenceC. exampleD. detail24. With the belief that family and friends are those who shape my life, I spend largeof time I can spare keeping them company.A. numberB. amountC. dealD. quantities25. Sally and I quietly exchanged amused when we heard this.A.
19、 glancesB. wordsC. opinionsD. anxiety26. at several foreign languages, Im confident that Im fit for the volunteer job in thisexhibition.A. ExcellingB. EnrollingC. EngagingD. Experiencing27. On the path of pursuing knowledge, numerous teachers we have may have a lifelong impact on us, and even contri
20、bute to shaping who we are.A. evaluatedB. awaitedC. assistedD. encountered28. So, if you can come and celebrate the Dragon-boat Festival with our family, I am sure you can get a much deeper into our culture.A. understandingB. commandC. insightD. comprehension29. When it comes to dormitories, what de
21、serves your special attention is how much the fee is.A. entranceB. accommodationC. tuitionD. living30. If interested in the competition, please your photo on our school website before November 22nd.A. submitB. applyC. registerD. consult二、阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分, 满分 37.5 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的
22、A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。ACambridge Shakespeare Festival 2020 Special Charity PerformancesOnce again, in loving memory of Margaret Elizabeth Crilly, the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival will continue its support of the Childrens Hospice in Milton and St. Johns Hospice on the Wirral, with a series of specia
23、l charity performances. Every penny raised will go directly to these organizations.All special charity performances begin at 2:00 pm in their usual venues ( 会 场 ) ； normalperformances begin at 7:30 pm.Eight Fantastic PerformancesHamlet8 July-27 JulyA Midsummer Nights Dream8 July-27 JulyHenry IV (Par
24、t I)8 July-27 JulyThe Winters Tale8 July-27 JulyMuch Ado About Nothing29 July-17 AugustThe Tempest29 July-17 August Henry IV (Part II)29 July-24 August As You Like It29 July-24 August TicketsTickets cost 17 and 13 concessions (减价票).Tickets are available to purchase on our website. We regret the nece
25、ssary imposition (征收) of a 1.50 booking fee per ticket, but the increase in our own administration costs has made this unavoidable.IMPORTANT NOTESConcession tickets:Please note, you will need to bring proof of eligibility (资格证明) to buy concession tickets. Student concessions only apply to those with
26、 proof of being in full-time education. Other categories for concession tickets include the old, unemployed and disabled.Seating policy:There are about 200 chairs at each venue available on a first come, first served basis. There is also a picnic area immediately in front of the chairs for audience
27、members to sit on the lawn (草坪)though this is ground-level only, you should not use your own chairs in this area. Please note:purchase of a ticket guarantees admission but does not guarantee a seat.31. In which way are special charity performances different from normal ones?A. Their venues.B. Their
28、show time.C. Their ticket prices.D. Their seating policy.32. When can you see Much Ado About Nothing?A. On 24 July.B. On 26 July. C. On 28 July.D. On 30 July.33. How much should a disabled person pay to book an evening performance? A. 13.B. 14. 50.C. 17.D. 18. 50.BElizabeth Freeman was born about 17
29、42 to African American parents who were slaves. At the age of six months she was acquired, along with her sister, by John Ashley, a wealthy Massachusetts slaveholder. She became known as “Mumbet” or “Mum Bett”.For nearly 30 years Mumbet served the Ashley family. One day, Ashleys wife tried to strike
30、 Mumbets sister with a spade. Mumbet protected her sister and took the blow instead. Furious, she left the house and refused to come back. When the Ashleys tried to make her return, Mumbet consulted a lawyer, Theodore Sedgewick. With his help, Mumbet sued (起诉) for her freedom.While serving the Ashle
31、ys, Mumbet had listened to many discussions of the new Massachusetts constitution. If the constitution said that all people were free and equal, then shethought it should apply to her. Eventually, Mumbet won her freedom the first slave in Massachusetts to do so under the new constitution.Strangely e
32、nough, after the trial, the Ashleys asked Mumbet to come back and work for them as a paid employee. She declined and instead went to work for Sedgewick. Mumbet died in 1829, but her legacy lived on in her many descendants (后裔). One of her great-grandchildren was W. E.B. Du Bois, one of the founders
33、of the NAACP, and an important writer and spokesperson for African American civil rights.Mumbets tombstone, still stands in the Massachusetts cemetery where she was buried. It reads, in part: “She was born a slave and remained a slave for nearly thirty years. She could neither read nor write, yet in
34、 her own sphere she had no superior or equal. ”34. What led to Mumbet running away from the Ashleys?A. Finding a new employer.B. Wanting to be a lawyer.C. Being abused and angry.D. Attending to her sister.35. What influence did the discussion of the new constitution have on Mumbet?A. It helped Mumbe
35、t to better serve the Ashleys.B. It reminded Mumbet to win her equality and freedom.C. It caused Mumbet to violate the new constitution.D. It helped Mumbet to apply for a job smoothly.36. What do we know about Mumbet after the trial?A. She chose to work for a lawyer.B. She became a writer in her own
36、 field.C. She founded the NAACP for her grandchildren.D. She jumped at the chance to be a paid employee.37. What is the text mainly about?A. A story of a famous writer and spokesperson.B. The friendship between a lawyer and a slave.C. The life of a brave African American woman.D. A trial that shocke
37、d the whole world.CWhen you walk with a backpack, do you know how the things inside move from side to side?Now scientists have figured out how to tap into that movement to produce electricity.Picture a pendulum ( 摆 锤 ) fixed to a backpack frame and stabilized with springs on either side. The packs w
38、eight is attached to the pendulum, so the pendulum swings side to side as you walk. Then a machine is driven by that swinging movement, and spits out electrical current to charge a battery.Volunteers carried the pack while walking on a running machine and wore masks to measure the flow of O2 and CO2
39、. Walking with the slightly swinging 20-pound load, the device (设备) did not significantly affect the volunteers metabolic ( 新陈代谢的) rate compared to when they carried the same weight fixed in place. In fact, the energy-harvesting pack reduced the forces of acceleration theyd feel in a regular pack, w
40、hich might mean greater comfort for a long hike. And the device did produce a steady trickle (涓流) of electricity. If you up the load to 45 pounds, the swing of the pack could fully charge a smart phone only after 12 hours. The details are in the journal Royal Society Open Science.The device produces
41、 electricity from human movement and has been identified as a workable solution to providing a renewable energy source for portable electronic devices. It is particularly useful for those who work in remote areas, as these people often carry a lot of weight in a backpack for their exploration.But he
42、res a real conundrum: the energy-harvesting device currently weighs five pounds. The researchers say thats about four pounds too many to be a smart alternative to batteries. So they hope that more research lets them lighten the load, to ensure the pack charges you up without weighing you down.38. Wh
43、at does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. How the device works.B. What the device looks like.C. Who the device is designed for.D. Why scientists designed the device.39. Which of the following describes the device?A. It greatly affected the volunteers metabolic rate.B. It harvested energy as the volun
44、teers walk.C. It failed to produce steady electricity.D. It was useless for a long walk.40. What does the underlined word “conundrum” in the last paragraph mean?A. Problem.B. Method.C. Bond.D. Decision.41. What will the researchers try to do next?A. Increase the charging speed of their device.B. Fin
45、d smarter alternatives to batteries.C. Reduce the weight of their device.D. Put their device on the market.DAmong the annoying challenges facing the middle class is one that will probably go unmentioned in the next presidential campaign: What happens when the robots come for their jobs?Dont dismiss
46、that possibility entirely. About half of U.S. jobs are at high risk of being automated, according to a University of Oxford study, with the middle class disproportionately (不成比例的) squeezed. Lower-income jobs like gardening or day care dont appeal to robots. But many middle-class occupations - trucki
47、ng, financial advice, software engineering- have aroused their interest, or soon will. The rich own the robots, so they will be fine.This isnt to be alarmist ( 杞人忧天的). Optimists point out that technological upheaval has benefited workers in the past. The Industrial Revolution didnt go so well for Lu
48、ddites (反对技术进步分子)whose jobs were displaced by mechanized looms ( 织布机), but it eventually raised living standards and created more jobs than it destroyed. Likewise, automation should eventuallyboost productivity, stimulate demand by driving down prices, and free workers from hard, boring work. But in
49、 the medium term, middle-class workers may need a lot of help adjusting.The first step, as Erik Bryn and Andrew McAfee argue in The Second Machine Age, should be rethinking education and job training. Curriculums - from grammar school to college - should evolve to focus less on memorizing facts and
50、more on creativity and complex communication. Vocational schools ( 职业学校) should do a better job of fostering problem-solving skills and helping students work alongside robots. Online education can supplement the traditional kind. It could make extra training and instruction affordable. Professionals
51、 trying to acquire new skills will be able to do so without going into debt.The challenge of coping with automation underlines the need for the U.S. to revive its fading business dynamism: Starting new companies must be made easier. In previous eras of drastic technological change, entrepreneurs smo
52、othed the transition by dreaming up ways to combine labor and machines. The best uses of 3D printers and virtual reality havent been invented yet. The U.S. needs the new companies that will invent them.Finally, because automation threatens to widen the gap between capital income and labor income, ta
53、xes and the safety net will have to be rethought. Taxes on low-wage labor need to be cut, and wage subsidies such as the earned income tax credit should be expanded: This would boost incomes, encourage work, reward companies for job creation, and reduce inequality.Technology will improve society in
54、ways big and small over the next few years, yet this will be little comfort to those who find their lives and careers upended by automation. Destroying the machines that are coming for our jobs would be nuts. But policies to help workers adapt will be indispensable.42. Who will be most threatened by
55、 automation?A. Leading politicians.B. Low-wage laborers.C. Robot owners.D. Middle-class workers. 43.What is the authors attitude towards the future?A. optimisticB. pessimisticC. indifferentD. objective44. Education in the age of automation should put more efforts on .A. creative potential.B. job-hun
56、ting skills.C. individual needs.D. cooperative spirit. 45.Where can you most possibly see this passage?A. TeensB. FutureC. The sound of workersD. The revolution of science第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2. 5 分, 满分 12. 5 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选 项。What does Wi-Fi stand for?Long gone are the days of
57、dial-up and waiting for your turn to use the computer. Its easier than ever to connect to the Internet in the digital world today. 46 Wi-Fi is a wireless network that uses radio frequency signals to connect to the Internet or send messages between devices without wires. Everything from your phone an
58、d laptop to tablets and printers can use Wi-Fi, thanks to these waves. 47 Two years later, a group of companies formed the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, now the Wi-Fi Alliance), a global non-profit organization created to promote the new Wi-Fi standard.None of that history explains
59、 what Wi-Fi stands for, because the phrase doesnt stand for anything. Wi-Fi is a trademarked term describing the device or technology based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) wireless communication standard 802.11, according to the Wi-Fi Alliance. 48 So the Wi-Fi Allianc
60、e hired the marketing company Interbrand to come up with a shorter name: Wi-Fi, according to one of the founding Alliance members. 49 The rumor that it stands for “Wireless Fidelity (无线保证)” is thanks to the Alliance. Some members didnt understand the branding or marketing for Wi-Fi. They felt consum
61、ers would want an explanation for the name. So the Alliance agreed to include a tagline: The Standard for Wireless Fidelity. Thats why so many people assume Wi-Fi stands for wireless fidelity, but the tagline came after the name. 50 Dont add to the confusion and stop miss-associating these phrases b
62、y learning the real meaning behind these acronyms (缩略词).A. Thats a mouthful.B. This is mostly thanks to Wi-Fi.C. The name caused a misconception about Wi-Fi.D. There is some debate surrounding the question what Wi-Fi stands for.E. In 1997, a committee of industry leaders approved a common Wi-Fi stan
63、dard.F. Several years ago, a common standard of Wi-Fi was set up by several companies.G. Plus, the Alliance removed the tag, although the confusion it brought still lives on today.三、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。One day, Miss Ellis gave her pupils a new kind of ho
64、mework: homework on happiness. Her pupils would be “happiness 51 ”, and were to see what would happen when they tried to bring happiness to those around them. As part of their homework, all the students did really 52 , wonderful things, but what Carla Chalmers did left everyone 53 . Several days aft
65、er the homework had been handed out, Carla turned up carrying a big bag.“Here in this bag I have all the happiness Ive collected so far,” she said 54 . On seeing this, everyone was filled with 55 , but Carla didnt want to show anyone what was in the bag. Instead, she pulled out a small box and gave
66、it to her teacher. When Miss Ellis had taken the box, Carla took a (n) 56 camera out of her own pocket and stood with it at the ready.“Open it, Miss Ellis.”The teacher slowly opened the box and looked inside. A big smile 57 on her face, and at that moment Carla took a photo, Carlas photo came out of
67、 the camera immediately, and she 58 it to Miss Ellis along with a sheet of paper. The teacher read the paper in silence, and when she, had finished, she gestured at the 59 .“Oh, so its”“Yes!” 60 Carla, opening the bag. “Its a great big pile of smiles!” She opened the bag and photos of different 61 f
68、ell out.The rest of the class tried to 62 how Carla had managed to create such a great big chain of happiness. All there in the box was a photo of a big smile. But everyone who had seen it felt happiness being transmitted ( 传 送 ) to them, and in return, without 63 , every person 64 with a smile of t
69、heir own.She managed to 65 understanding of the smile truth that every time you smile you are sending a gift to the world.51. A. explorersB. instructorsC. playersD. collectors52. A. regretfulB. delightfulC. stressfulD. thankful53. A. surprisedB. satisfiedC. annoyedD. depressed54. A. disappointedlyB.
70、 sadlyC. amazedlyD. smilingly55. A. astonishmentB. kindnessC. expectationD. pride56. A. expensiveB. old fashionedC. instantD. good-looking57. A. disappearedB. frozeC. fadedD. shone58. A. offeredB. soldC. packedD. paid59. A. boxB. bagC. cameraD. pocket60. A. addedB. questionedC. repliedD. interrupted
71、61. A. smilesB. teachersC. ceremoniesD. friends62. A. try outB. focus onC. decide onD. figure out63. A. imaginationB. expressionC. hesitationD. reason64. A. respondedB. refusedC. demandedD. proved65. A. hideB. correctC. appreciateD. spread第 II 卷 非选择题部分四、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号
72、内单词的正确形式。The culture and customs of New Zealand are 66 (incredible) unique. You would never think that a country 67 (locate) in the corner of the world would be so multi-cultural, but you really dont realize how different it is until you arrive. There are literally people from all over the world tha
73、t live in New Zealand. Most of the island is inhabited by 68 (immigrate) from European countries, but the “minorities” on the island make 69 a majority of the population. The native Maori play a large role in society, and many of their customs 70(combine) with modern ones.There are many Asians and A
74、fricans who have also immigrated to the country over the years, 71 (make) it a melting pot of cultures. But its not like many other countries 72 there seems to be tension among the different cultures. People in New Zealand believe in a principle that they call “a fair go”. If something goes wrong, t
75、hen people in New Zealand are 73 (much) likely to give others 74 second chance so that they can prove 75 (them) or show that things can be done differently.五、写作（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的 词数应为 150 左右。Johns grandfatherJohn lived in a village with his grandfather. Every morning men
76、 went to the farms, and children to the school. Everything was fine. Everyone was happy except John because his grandfather wouldnt buy him chocolates or change his school bag. “For what are you saving money?” John shouted at his grandfather angrily. “These arent necessities. You are a very good boy
77、. Arent you, my good boy?” smiled his grandfather. He knew John wasnt bad as he presented himself. He knew deep down John had a very kind heart.” “Yes, I am good. But you are the worst person I ever met and I hate you.” Join said and stormed out of the room to the school. He was getting late as usua
78、l.His life was like this. Every day he fought with his grandfather at least once. His wishes were not generally satisfied, which really upset him. His grandfather wasnt poor, but he wasnt ready to spend on chocolates and clothes.Upon his arrival at school, he heard his friends talking about the stor
79、y of the unknown. The teacher had yet not come. He places his ears to the conversation. “Do you know that someone placed 500 dollars with a message inside Mr. Darwins house while he was sleeping?” Said his best friend Gum. “Yes. This happened not only to Mr. Darwin but to many needy families. I wond
80、er who did all this, perhaps, God!” replied Tom. “My father is ill. I wish God helps him, too.” said Gum in a low voice. “How great it is to get a surprise!” John thought.When he returned home, his grandfather was watering the plants in their garden. On seeinghim back, his grandfather asked, “How wa
81、s the day, dear?” “Nothing special”, he said and went into the house. His grandfather loved gardening, who could be found in the garden almost all the time. And John found it the most boring work ever. He had a strong feeling that his grandfather wouldnt become so selfish, if he hadnt spent so much
82、time alone in the garden.1. 所续写短文词数 150 左右；2. 续写部分两段，每段的开头语已给出。Paragraph 1When they were eating dinner, John finally broke the silence.Paragraph 2In the depth of night, a sound hit Johns ears.深圳高级中学（集团）20202021 学年第一学期期末测试高二英语 参考答案第一部分选择题部分（满分 80 分） 单项选择（满分 15 分）15 CCDBC610 DCCDA1115 DCDBB1620 ABAAB2
83、125 DCADA2630 ADCBA阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）31-33 BDB34-37 CBAC38-41 ABAC42-45 DDAB46-50 BEADG完型填空（满分 15 分）51-55 DBADC5660CDABD6165ADCAD第二部分非选择题部分（满分 40 分） 语法填空( 满分 15 分）66. incredibly67. located68. immigrants69. up70. are combined71. making72. where73. more74. a75. themselves读后续写 （满分 25 分）文本主要内容：John 和爷爷一起
84、生活。每天上学前，John 都会和爷爷发一通脾气说爷爷小气，不给他买巧克力，不给他换新书包。爷爷总是笑着说，那些都不是必需品，并夸 John 是个心地善良的孩子。John 气鼓鼓地急急上学去了。到了学校，同学们都在谈论一个不知名的好心人。好心人一次次在夜间，把纸条和钱留在那些有困难的村民家里。大家都在猜想那个好心人可能是上帝吧。这时，John 的好朋友 Gum 低声说，他爸爸病得很重，他多么希望，上帝也能帮帮他爸爸。John 也想，若是能有惊喜，该有多好啊。John 放学回到家时，爷爷和往常一样在花园里忙碌着，爷爷热爱园艺，但是在 John 看来，园艺工作是世上最没劲的工作了。他有一种强烈的感觉，党得爷爷就是因为总是一个人在园中干活，才会变得那么自私。首句理解 1. 第一个首句，吃晚饭时，John 终于打破沉默。预测爷孙开始对话，很可能，话题会涉及不知名的好心人、Gum 爸爸的病情等。2. 第二个首句，半夜时分，John 听到一个响声。预测应该是爷爷外出或回家发出的声响，John 然后解开真相，很可能爷爷就是那个无私的不知名的好心人等【优秀范文分享】
