1、昆明市20202021学年高二期末质量检测英 语注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上，并认真核准条形码上的准考证号、姓名、考场号、座位号及科目，在规定的位置贴好条形码。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，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，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共5小题，每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项
2、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。例:How much is the shirt?A. 19. 15 B. 9. 18 C. 9. 15答案是C. 1. When will the film start?A. At 6:20. B. At 6:30. C. At 6:402. How will the woman probably go to New York?A. By car B. By train C By bus3. What is the probable relationship between
3、 the speakers?A. Brother and sister. B. Husband and wife. C. Professor and student. 4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Apartment building. B. Plastic trash. C. Environmental protection5. Where was the woman when the earthquake happened?A. Outside the house. B. In the bathroom. C. In the kitch
4、en. 第二节（共15小题，每小题15分，满分2. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话!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至7题。6. Why does the woman make the call?A. To ask for leave for Lisa. B. To ask about Lisas study. C. To ask about Lisa s homework. 7. Whats the woma
5、ns phone number?A. 901-1674. B. 109-1746. C. 911-1874. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What does the man think of the great wall?A. Its beautiful. B Its funny. C Its extraordinary. 9. When does the Great Wall look the most beautiful?A. In summer. B In autumn. C. In winter. 10. What is the speakers final decision
6、?A. To climb to the top. B. To take the cable car. C. To walk around. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What did the man ask the woman to do?A. Buy some snacks for him. B. Fetch him some food. C. Watch a game with him. 12. What was the man good at in high school?A. Playing basketball. B. Running C. Weight liftin
7、g. 13. What did the woman first advise the man to do?A. Have a health check. B. Go on a diet. C. Go to bed early. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What is Ms. Potter?A. A scientist. B. A painter. C. a writer. 15. Who did Ms. Potter share her idea with at first?A. Her parents. B. Her friends. C. Her brothers. 16
8、. What is Ms. Potters advice for the kids?A. To start a blog. B. To keep trying. C. To draw ideas out. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How many people were sent to track the elephants?A. 60. B. 64. C. 400. 18. What happened to the local people?A. They received daily warnings. B. They gained public attention.
9、C. They had conflicts with the elephants. 19. What can be seen in the most popular video?A. An elephant turning on a water tap. B. An elephant taking care of its baby. C. An elephant drinking water in a river. 20. What does Guo suggest to protect wild elephants?A Banning illegal hunting. B. Expandin
10、g their habitats. C. Controlling human activities. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ATechnology makes our life easier than what we can imagine. Now we don t need to leave our homes to purchase something because everything is reachable and can be easily foun
11、d in front of us through a few clicks. Heres a quick glance at the best online shopping sites in the world to make it easier for you to find the best items you need. AmazonIt is the most popular as the biggest online shopping store in the USA and the whole world. It was founded by Jeff Bezos and is
12、headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States as an online bookstore and quickly diversified to offer everything you need. It provides its customers with several features such as discounts, fast delivery and a wide range of items at good prices. eBayIt is one of the most popular online auction
13、 and shopping websites that can be found in the whole world. It was founded in 1995 by Pierre Omidyar and is headquartered in California, United States. It helps you to buy and sell different products, which makes this site beneficial for both buyers and sellers. ASOSFounded in 2000 by Nick Robertso
14、n, Asos is one of the biggest online shopping UK that specializes in presenting everything related to beauty and fashion including mens and womens wear. It helps you to narrow your search through making use of trends an collection features in addition to the ability to buy and sell pre-owned clothes
15、 through the online marketplace that is presented to you. Mr. PorterIt is an online retailer that was launched in 2011 in London and specializes in offering what is related to mens style including shoes, clothes and accessories to make you a stylish man. You ca find products for major designers such
16、 as Alexander McQueen and Ray Ban. 21. Which of the following shopping sites has the longest history?A. Amazon B. eBay C. Asos D. Mr. Porter. 22. What is special about eBay?A. It sells products related to beauty and fashion. B. It offers customers delivery for free in the USA. C. It provides a platf
17、orm for you to sell your goods. D. Its the biggest online shopping store worldwide. 23. Who works as a designer for mens style?A. Jeff Bezos B. Pierre Omidyar. C. Nick Robertson. D. Ray Ban. BWith the graduation season approaching, millions of young college students are preparing to walk out of thei
18、r schools and start their careers, But how will they take those first steps to transition (转变) from students to workers in todays fast-paced society?A new show, the Shining One from Jiangsu TV, has caught the attention of young viewers who hope to learn how their peers are adjusting to this transiti
19、on. It follows a group of students as they compete to be one of nine candidates who will get offers from companies in the highly-competitive securities industry. The competitors are given opportunities and challenges similar to those they may run into in real life within the industry. The show also
20、has some observers providing comments on the competitors. The show has become a hot talking point on social media platforms. Many viewers have said they see the show as a guide book for young people just starting their career. It offers a glimpse into various aspects of the real world such as follow
21、ing ones passion, facing challenges and embracing. the spirit of cooperation. One of the hot discussions on the show has been the debate over the importance of meeting deadlines and the pursuit (追求) of perfection. Some argued that in real life, you may have to take more time with a task to make it p
22、erfect, while others said it is more important for these green hands to submit their work on time, which is the most important rule in the professional context. Statistics from Chinas Ministry of Education predict that China will see a total of 9. 09 million college graduates in 2021, a new high, Ho
23、w to provide guidance to these graduates so that they can develop the right mindset toward work and the needs to be answered. 24. Why is the Shining One held for college graduates?A. To provide them with career guidance. B. To improve their communication abilities. C. To test their academic skills l
24、earnt at school. D. To make them learn about securities industry. 25. The candidates compete in the show to _. A. comment each others performance B. finish the task with their observersC get a chance to work in a company D earn their fames through social media26. Which word best describes the author
25、s attitude to the show?A. Skeptical. B. Objective. C. Indifferent. D. Subjective. 27. Where can the text be found?A. In a history book. B. In a fiction novel. C. In an art magazine. D. In a news report. CWhat comes to mind when you think of the materials used for constructing a home? Concrete, steel
26、, aluminum, rocks? Yes, most modern buildings stand upright due to these materials. But at what cost?Concrete, one of the most popular construction materials worldwide, is the most destructive material on Earth， according to the Guardian. The burden of destruction isnt just limited to concrete but a
27、ll the other popularly used building materials. So, how can this be addressed? Putting an end to construction simply isnt realistic Nigeria is doing its part to address this environmental problem by constructing with plastic bottles. Plastic is being used to protect our environment from becoming wor
28、se. Nigerians are using bottle brick technology instead of regular construction materials to build house. Bottle brick technology uses plastic bottles filled with material plastic wrappers and landfill rubbish to other inorganic waste to create a Bottle bricks are an eco-friendly alternative to trad
29、itional bricks. They are durable (耐用的) and used to construct many types of buildings. According to the BBC, the first plastic house in Nigeria was constructed in the village of Yelwa, where a different variant of bottle brick technology was used. The bottles were filled with sand instead of rubbish
30、and inorganic waste. This bottle brick technology in Nigeria didnt just par one house in Yelwa. Today, Nigeria is dealing with its plastic crisis by using abandoned bottles to build affordable housing for its citizens. The bottle brick houses are environmentally-friendly, cheap, and, most importantl
31、y, durable Theyre a great answer to the countrys housing problems. Besides, Nigeria produces about 32 million tons of solid waste per year, of which 2. 5 million is plastic. So, theres no doubt that currently the country has plenty of raw product supply. In addition to addressing the housing crisis
32、of the country, the bottle brick technology also tackles the youth unemployment crisis. The project is providing jobs to the unemployed youths of Nigeria and training them in green construction. 28. Whats the purpose of mentioning the four materials in paragraph 1?A. To list their advantages. B. To
33、compare their costs. C. To lead in a further topic. D. To give some examples. 29. What do we know about the first bottle bricks used in Yelwa?A. They are filled with rubbish. B. There is sand in them. C. They are a mixture of materials. D. There are wrappers in them. 30. What does the underlined wor
34、d tackles in the last paragraph mean?A. Increases. B. Surveys. C. Assesses. D. Settles. 31. What is the text mainly about?A. How solid waste is recycled in Nigeria. B. How unemployment is dealt with in Nigeria. C. What roles bottle bricks play in Nigeria. D. What contributions Nigeria makes to the w
35、orld. DEvery 17 years, billions of insects, known as the cicadas (蝉) of Brood X, rise from the earth This year, perhaps, there will be trillions! Brood X is one of the largest groups of cicadas and will appear sometime in May, 2021 in 15 states, from Georgia in the south to New York in the northeast
36、. Many scientists and insect lovers say theyre looking forward to the red-eyed insects after a 17-year wait. One of them is Mike Raupp, an insect expert at the University of Maryland. What theyre waiting for is the soil temperatures to reach about 18, and then theyre going to be and out of the groun
37、d. ”When the insects come out of the ground, they will drop their skin, get their wings and try to go up on the treetops to escape from the predators (天敌). Once on the treetops, the male cicadas will sing their mating songs to draw the females. If she likes the singing, they will mate and reproduce.
38、 About six weeks later, the nymphs (蛹) will fall off the treetops and go into the ground Underground, the insects will quietly feed off tree roots and wait for another 17 years to start the party on the treetops all over again. Raupp explained that some cicadas appear every year, but they have a muc
39、h shorter life cycle and stay alive in two ways. They are green and can hide in nature. Also, they can fly very fast. So, they avoid being caught by predators. Periodical cicadas like Brood X have neither of those lifesaving methods. To continue the species, he said billions of periodical cicadas wi
40、ll appear all at the same time. So, their predators cant eat all of them. Also, by coming out every 17 years, they arent a dependable food source for predators and simply outlive them. （From a report published in Newsweek on May 18,2021）32. When did Brood X appear last time?A. In 2004. B. In 2015. C
41、. In 2017. D. In 2020. 33. What can we learn about cicadas of Brood X?A. They are one of the largest groups of insects. B. They expose themselves for their red eyes. C. They live on tree roots when underground. D. They can fly very fast to escape being hunted. 34. Why does Brood X come out in large
42、quantities?A Its a good time to mate and reproduce. B. Its a good way to keep the species alive. C. Its easy for them to hunt for food. D. Its easy to defeat their predators. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Cicadas Coming after 17 Years Underground B. Cicadas Holding a Grand Party o
43、n the TreetopsC. A Reunion in 17 Years for the Cicada Family. D. A Unique Way to Escape from the Predators. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Achieve a School GoalSetting goals can help you stay on top of your studies and earn good grades, but its important to set
44、the right kinds of goals. Realistic goals can help you succeed in school and in life. 36 Decide what type of goal you want to set. There are many possible goals you could set, but the type of goal refers to how youll measure your progress and success. 37 Process goals focus on the work that youll do
45、 in a given time period. Outcome goals focus on the results of your work. Find out the reasons why your goal is important. 38 If thats the case, it may be important to remind yourself of why that goal is meaningful to you, and why you hope to achieve it. Reflecting on the outcome of that goal may he
46、lp you stay more focused and driven over time. Set up a reward system to stay motivated. Some people work best when they know there is some type of reward to be had. 39 At the same time, it tracks your progress so youll know whether or not you deserve your treat for the day, week, month or term. 40
47、Having support can make a huge difference in your success rate. Not only will the people in your support network help you stay active, they can also celebrate with you once youve achieved your goal. A. Support those around you. B. Here are some ways to help you. C. Find help from friends, family and
48、 teachers. D. Its okay to spend some time doing fun things. E. Building a reward system helps you stay active. F. Having a goal may not be enough to keep you inspired. G. The two main types are process goals and outcome goals. 第三部分 英语知识运用（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四个选项A
49、、B、C和D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Whenever I come across someone in a hurry, Im always happy to let him go ahead of me However, Im 41 to say I lost some politeness one day. My wife and I 42 together to a large supermarket. There was a long line of people outside as it was limiting the number of 43 . My wife go
50、t out of the car and walked to the 44 of the line and I went to find a parking spot. When I 45 , I found her still standing in line, ensuring our 46 to enter the supermarket, 47 , I joined my wife in the line. Thats when an old man 48 in my direction, You cant 49 ! I turned around, 50 that my wife w
51、as in line before him and we were together. He became increasingly loud and 51 Back of the line! he 52 . I couldnt resist asking innocently, Did it take a lot of practice to become so 53 and mean, or does it come naturally to you? Seeing the situation becoming worse, my wife 54 to keep the peace in
52、her usual sweet way. It turned out 55 as it was only about 10 seconds after my wife and I were 56 inside that the old man was waved in behind us. Wouldnt a little kindness and generosity have been a better 57 for us? Life is too short start 58 over little things, or to refuse to help another person.
53、 Raising my children, I taught them a 59 , which they can remember and 60 when meeting with little bumps (坎坷) in the road of life: Kindness and politeness are always in order. 41. A. ashamed B. delighted C. puzzled D. surprise42. A. walked B. cycled C. drove D. rushed43. A. businessmen B. employees
54、C. housewives D. customers44. A. head B. end C. middle D. side45. A. returned B. left C. wandered D. landed46. A. safety B. position C. standard D. freedom47. A. Natura B. Usually C. Gradually D. Final48. A. laughed B. moved C. shouted D. nodded49. A. look around B. stand by C. go about D. cut in50.
55、 A. recommending B. explaining C. admit D. commenting51. A. considerate B. patient C. brave D. aggressive52. A. commanded B. suggested C. confirmed D. answered 53. A. cautious B. strong C. bitter D. sweet54. A. regretted B. intended C. pretended D. failed55. A. improve B. impossible C. unnecessary D
56、. inconvenient56. A. signaled B. taught C. forced D. persuaded57. A. task B. memory C. alternative D. excuse58. A. reforms B. friendships C. conversations D. fights59. A. story B. skill C. course D. lesson60. A. challenge B. apply C. spread D. explore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
57、单词的正确形式。Once regarded as a geographical disadvantage, Shantang village in Zhejiang province has now become an 61 (attract) tourism destination. It 62 (locate)in the northeastern tip of Guangchen town. It was off the beaten track when the road was not in good condition. However, with transportation i
58、mproved, the village is connected to Shanghai by a stone bridge 63 a river. Tourists can enjoy 64 (they) by walking among trees and grasslands, taking in the view of the lake and getting a look at the past through old items such as 65 (sew) machines, radios and photos which are preserved in a museum
59、 converted (改造) from an old house. Buses connecting the village to neighboring provinces are up and running in 66 endless stream Over the past few years, dragon boat competitions and local festivals have been 67 (regular) held to enrich visitor experience. Local authorities have also restored a stre
60、et 68 dates back to the Qing Dynasty to promote rural tourism in the village. Shantang now offers sightseeing, leisure and shopping 69 (activity). Favorable policies have been introduced to encourage locals 70 (set) up shops on the streets. Last year, the historical street had 400,000 tourist visits
61、, earning more than 20 million yuan in tourism income. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上，老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），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：在错的词下面画一横线，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。When I
62、was a baby, my mother used to reading me nursery rhymes. I loved the rhymes creating skillfully at the end of the lines. When I grow older, I was introduced to many other forms of poems. That I liked best came from Asian because they conveyed meanings with the minimum of words. When I ran out of new
63、 poems, I would go to the library for less. The librarian was one of my mother friends, and she would recommend poetry books me. In fact, my family love reading o very much that we keep buying books, but our living room is full of books. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，请你写信向网友Tom介绍你校的课间操（ class-break exercise
64、），内容包括：1. 目的；2. 形式。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。昆明市20202021学年高二期末质量检测英语参考答案及评分标准一、听力理解（共20小题，1. 5分题，满分30分）1-5 CBACC 6-10 CACBA 11-15 BAABC 16-20 BCAAB二、阅读理解（共20小题，2分/题，满分40分）1-23 ACD 24-27ACBD 28-31 CBDC 32-35 ACBA 36-40 BGFEC三、完形填空（共20小题，1. 5分题，满分30分）41-45 ACDBA 46-50 BACDB 51-55 DACBC 56-60 AC
65、DDB四、短文填空（共10小题，1. 5分题，满分15分）61. attractive 62. is located 63. over 64. themselves 65. sewing66. an 67. Regularly 68. which/that 69. activities 70. to set五、短文改错（共10小题，1分/题，满分10分）When I was a baby, my mother used to reading me nursery rhymes. I loved the rhymes read creating skillfully at Read create
66、d the end of the lines. When I grow older, I was introduced to many other forms created grew of poems. That I liked best grew What came from Asian because they conveyed meanings with the minimum of words. When I ran out of new poems, I would Asia go to the library for less. The librarian was one of
67、more my mother friends, and she would recommend poetry books more mothers to/forme. In fact, my family love reading so very much that we keep buying books, but our living room is full of books. and/so六、书面表达（共1题，满分25分）A possible versionDear Tom,Hows everything going? I would like to introduce our cla
68、ss-break exercise to you. There is a famous saying Life lies on exercise. Aiming at building up the students body as well as developing their interest and habit of doing sports, our class-break exercise is held every day from 10 am to 10:30 am, lasting half an hour. The class-break exercise is organ
69、ized in classes There are a variety of forms of class-break exercise, including gymnastics, dancing, physical fitness training, ball games as well. Through the class-break exercise, the students can keep a clear and sound mind in the following classes, which contributes to improving their study effi
70、ciency What about yours? Look forward to your reply. Yours,Li Hua昆明市20202021学年高二期末质量检测英语听力原文Text 1W: Hurry up! The film starts in 20 minutes, and its already 6: 20 now.M: Take it easy. It will only take us 10 minutes to get there.Text 2W: What do you think is the best way to get to New York?M: Well,
71、 as been raining heavily these days. taking a bus or driving your own car can be dangerous. So, taking the train may be your best choice.Text 3W: Isnt this your wifes best scarf?M: Yes, but we want you to have it. Mom told us how cold the winter gets in Spain. Youll need something while you study wi
72、th your professor there.Text 4M: My apartment building started a recycling program. Im so interested in learning about it.W: Weve been recycling in my building since last year. Im trying to stop using plastic bags, too.M: That s awesome. Using less water is another great way to protect the environme
73、nt.Text 5M: What were you doing when the earthquake happened?W: I was cooking some eggs, Then, the table began to shake. The light went out suddenly, and I couldnt help screaming M: Did you run outside.W: No, I couldnt find my way in the darkness. So I stayed in the bathroom.Text 6M: Golden Gate Hig
74、h School. How may I help you?W: Hello, sir! This is Emma White. Im calling for my daughter, Lisa. Shes not feeling well.M: Im sorry to hear that. I hope its not too bad.W: Thank you. She has a little fever and a cough. Nothing too serious. Can I get her homework for today?M: OK. Is it all right for
75、me to give your phone number to the teachers? They can call you after school. They are too busy right now.W: That would be great. My number is 901-1674.M: Hold a second. 901-1674. Is that correct?W: Yes, thats correct. Thank you.Text 7W: Look. David! Theres the great Wall. It stretches over for thou
76、sands of miles, And its symbol of China.M: Oh. its so remarkable!W: It looks the most beautiful in October when the leaves in the mountains nearby turn yellow.M: When was it built?W: It was first built around twenty-five hundred years ago.W: Yes, I was also surprised at first. There are many ancient
77、 relics in China.M: Youre right. How can we get to the top of the great Wall?W: Well, wed better take the cable car. You know, George and Lily have been here in June, and said it was tough to climb to the top.M: Ah Lets just climb Its more fun, I think.W: Okay. Lets go. wish we could make it.Text 8M
78、: Honey, the basketball game is about to start. And could you bring some chips and a bowl of ice cream? And uh a slice of pizza from the fridge.w: Anything else?M: Thats all for now. Hey, you know, theyre organizing a company basketball team, and Im thinking about joining. What do you think?W: Humph
79、.M: Humph? What do you mean? I was the star player in high school.W: Yeah, twenty-five years ago. Look, I just dont want you having a heart attack running up and down the court.M: So, what are you suggesting?W: Well, first you ought to at least have a physical examination before you begin. Then you
80、need to watch your diet and cut back on the fatty foods, like ice cream.M: Yeah, youre probably right.W: And you should take up a little weight training to strengthen your muscles. Oh, and you need to go to bed early instead of watching TV half the night.Text 9M: So, Ms. Potter, tell us a little abo
81、ut yourself.W: I have always loved drawing. It makes me happy to create something from a blank piece of paper.M: What inspired you to start drawing such a lovely animal, Peter the Rabbit?W: The rabbit has always been my favorite animal. One day, my brothers and I began joking about what it would be
82、like for a rabbit to live like a human in the countryside. So I drew it out, and thats how it started.M: How did you turn your idea into a blog and then a book?W: I started the blog as an easy way to share my cartoons with strangers online. As a result, everyone loved Peter the Rabbit so much and sh
83、ared his story with friends. Then one day when my blog got thousands of hits every minute, I knew its time to turn it into a book.M: Most of our audience are kids. They all want to be painters just like you. What advice do you have for them?W: Well, art is hard and it takes years of practice. The on
84、ly way to get good at it is to keep trying.Text 10W: 15 wild Asian elephants have made a stop along their migration in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming. 400 staff members, 64 trucks and 60 emergency-use cars were sent to track the elephants. Authorities have fed the elephants 2 tons of food.
85、 Local residents and people living in nearby areas have been receiving daily warnings. So far, no conflict has been reported.The animals have drawn widespread public attention, and many videos recorded by local people have received thousands of likes on social media. The most popular one was recorde
86、d on Friday, in which an elephant turns on a water tap with its trunk and drinks water.Yunnan is the wild Asian elephant habitat in China. Before the 1970s, the species was threatened by a number of factors, including an increase in the human population, reduced forest and illegal hunting. Their num
87、bers dropped sharply. However, through determined protection efforts in recent decades, Chinas Asian elephant population has risen from 170 in the 1970s to 300.Its growing population requires a larger habitat and more food. The well-protected forest resulted in the decrease of some small plants- the favorite food of wild elephants,” said Guo Xianming, director of the research institute at Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve.
