1、广东省汕头市达濠华侨中学2020至2021学年度第一学期高二期末联考试卷英语2021.1（本试卷分四部分，共8页，满分130分。考试用时120分钟）注意事项：1. 单项选择题用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，再选涂其它答案，答案不能答在试卷上。请按题号填涂。2. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答题前必须先填好答题纸的密封线内各项内容。答案必须写在答题纸上各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5
2、分，满分37.5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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。ALake Tekapo lies in the center of the South Island in an area known as the Mackenzie Basin in New Zealand. Tekapo Tourism provides one of the most comprehensive accommodation (住宿) listings in the region. All accommodation providers in Tekap
3、o are listed as follows. The Chalet Boutique MotelIts only a short distance from the Church of the Good Shepherd. Youll find the Chalet Boutique Motel very close to the shores of Lake Tekapo.At the Chalet Boutique Motel you have the choice of six self-contained (独立的) apartments differing in size fro
4、m 2-bedroom apartments to studio apartments (单间公寓). Some offer excellent views of the lake and mountains.Address: Pioneer Drive, PO Box 2, Lake Tekapo Tekapo B2 ApartmentTekapo B2 apartment is a self-contained one-bedroom, upstairs apartment with views overlooking Lake Tekapo. Its only a short walk
5、from the town center. The bedroom is suitable for two people. A double sofa bed is available for a third person or child.Address: Murray Place, Lake Tekapo Mt John Historic HomesteadBuilt in 1911, the Mount John Homestead has recently been renovated (整修). An original collection of art by local artis
6、t and thousands of local photos are displayed throughout the rooms.The yard is also available for special occasions such as weddings, family reunions or small parties. A minimum (最少的) booking of 2 nights is required.Address: State Highway 8, PO Box 91, Lake Tekapo1. If Lily wants to take a walk alon
7、g the shores of Lake Tekapo, shed better stay in _.A. the Church of the Good ShepherdB. the Chalet Boutique MotelC. Tekapo B2 ApartmentD. Mt John Historic Homestead2. What do the Chalet Boutique Motel and Tekapo B2 Apartment have in common?A. Both have a long history.B. Both have recently been renov
8、ated.C. Both have local photos in the rooms.D. Both have rooms with a lake view.3. What is special about Mt John Historic Homestead?A. It has studio apartments.B. It is near the town center.C. It can hold a wedding.D. It is the cheapest of the three.BOne day when I was five, my mother scolded me for
9、 not finishing my rice and I got angry. I wanted to play outside and not be made to finish eating my old rice. In my angry movement to open the screen door with my foot, I had kicked back about a 12-inch part of the lower left hand corner of the new screen door. But I had no remorse, for I was happy
10、 to be playing in the backyard with my toys.Today, I know if my child had done what I did, I would have scolded my child, and told him about how expensive this new screen door was, and I would have delivered a spanking for such behavior. My parents never said a word. They left the corner of the scre
11、en door be, creating an opening, a breach (裂缝) in the defense against unwanted insects.For years, every time I saw that corner of the screen, it would constantly remind me of my mistake. For years I knew that everyone in my family would see that hole and remember who did it. For years, every time I
12、saw a fly buzzing in the kitchen, I would wonder if it came in through the hole that I had created with my angry foot. I would wonder if my family members were thinking the same thing, silently blaming me every time a flying insect entered our home, making life more terrible for us all.My parents ta
13、ught me a valuable lesson, one that a spanking or stern (严厉的) words perhaps could not deliver. Their silent punishment for my behavior delivered a hundred stern messages to me. Above all, it has helped me become a more patient person and not burst out so easily.4The underlined word “ remorse” in Par
14、agraph 1 most probably means_.Ainjury Bsense Cregret Dnotice5When the author damaged the door, his parents_.Ascolded him for his bad behaviorBgave him a spankingCtold him how expensive it wasDleft the door unrepaired6How did the author feel every time he saw the damaged door?AHe felt it destroyed th
15、e happy atmosphere at his home.BHe found that his family members no longer liked him.CHe felt ashamed of his uncontrolled anger at that time.DHe felt he had to work hard to make up for the damage.7What is the main idea of this text?ASilent punishment can be more powerful.BThe best way to become a mo
16、re patient person.CAdults should ignore their childrens bad behavior.DParents are the best teachers of their children.CFeeling hungry? Then whats the easiest way to satisfy your hunger? Many of us will reach for a takeaway menu and order some delicious but possibly unhealthy food. And our increasing
17、ly busy and stressful lives add to our need to buy ready-made food on the go or delivered to home.Eating options are endless, and new technology means we can feed our desires at the push of a button. Takeaway delivery apps make ordering food quick and convenient, and during the recent coronavirus（冠状
18、病毒）crisis, it provided a lifeline to those stuck at home with nothing to cook or who lacked the skills to prepare a meal for themselves. Its estimated that in the UK alone, people eat three million takeaway meals a day, and the three biggest delivery apps together offer a choice of 100 dishes from 6
19、0, 000 restaurants.Its no wonder we are tempted to skip the grocery shopping, bypass the kitchen, and enjoy something that someone else has prepared. But ordering a pizza, a spicy curry or a box of noodles, can come at a price both financially and to our health. Eating too much processed and unhealt
20、hy fast food has some effect on obesity and the risk of developing certain diseases. A few years ago, The BBC Good Food Nation Survey found that most people ate fast food about two days per week. But, in the 16 to 20-year-old category, one in six ate fast food at least twice a day.Of course, reducin
21、g salt, sugar and fat is one way to make takeaway food healthier, as well as offering smaller portion sizes. But the best advice is to find a cooking book and try making your own healthy meal. And if you havent got time, try ordering a healthier alternative from the menu.8. What has made ordering an
22、d delivering takeaway food easy?A. The fast-pace lifestyle.B. Takeaway delivery apps.C. The coronavirus crisis.D. Lack of cooking skills.9. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. Processed food is usually sold at a low price.B. Its unbelievable for people to enjoy fast food.C. Fast food does less
23、harm to the health of adults.D. The youth consume fast food more frequently.10. According to the article, how can you eat most healthily?A. Preparing meals yourself.B. Eating in large restaurants.C. Eating takeaway occasionallyD. Adding vegetables and fruit.11. Whats the text mainly about?A. The pop
24、ularity of takeawayB. The necessity of cooking at home.C. The harm caused by takeaway.D. The dilemma takeaway faces.DYou might think that “global warming” means nothing more than a rise in the worlds temperature. But rising sea levels caused by it have resulted in the first evacuation（撤离）of an islan
25、d nationthe citizens of Tuvalu will have to leave their homeland. During the 20th century, sea level rose 812 inches. As a result, Tuvalu has experienced lowland flooding of salt water which has polluted the countrys drinking water.Paani Laupepa, a Tuvaluan government official, reported to the Earth
26、 Policy Institute that the nation suffered an unusually high number of fierce storms in the past ten years. Many scientists connect higher surface water temperatures resulting from global warming to greater and more damaging storms.Laupepa expressed dissatisfaction with the United States for refusin
27、g to sign the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement calling for industrialized nations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions（排放）,which are a main cause of global warming. “By refusing to sign the agreement, the US has effectively taken away the freedom of future generations of Tuvaluans to l
28、ive where their forefathers have lived for thousands of years,” Laupepa told the BBC.Tuvalu has asked Australia and New Zealand to allow the gradual move of its people to both countries.Tuvalu is not the only country that is vulnerable （易受影响的）to rising sea levels. Maumoon Gayoon, president of the Ma
29、ldives, told the United Nations that global warming has made his country of 311,000 an “endangered nation”.12. The text is mainly about _.A. rapid changes in earths temperature B. moving of a country to a new placeC. bad effects of global warming D. reasons for lowland flooding13. According to scien
30、tists, the DIRECT cause of more and fiercer storms is _ .A. greenhouse gas emissions in industrialized nationsB. continuous global warming C. higher surface water temperatures of the seaD. rising sea levels14. Laupepa was not satisfied with the United States because it did not _.A. sign an agreement
31、 with Tuvalu B. agree to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions C. allow Tuvaluans to move to the US D. believe the problems facing Tuvalu were real15. The country whose situation is similar to that of Tuvalu is _.A. Australia B. New Zealand C. the United States D. the Maldives 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5
32、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。Questions to ask yourself before making a big decisionLife is packed with decisions, big and small. If you feel a big decision is appearing in your life, dont hide! Ask yourself these questions to get clear on whats the right choice for you. How committed a
33、m I to this change? Rate your level of commitment on a scale out of 10. 16 . Is your level of commitment higher than a 7? Thats great data for your decision! Is this decision in line with my long-term goal? 17 Write down your goals. Then think about how this decision plays into that longer-term plan
34、. 18 This is one of my favorite questions! If something is stirring(搅动) within you - a creative idea, a calling to move somewhere new, a desire to end a relationship - what are you giving up when you dont do it? What might you be missing out on in your life if you do nothing? Is now the right time?B
35、ear in mind: 19 But there are few real reasons we ever need to delay making a big one when it presents itself. Remember, life is always uncertain and time waits for no one.Making a big decision doesnt have to be so difficult. There are no right or wrong answers, or right or wrong ways to live your l
36、ife. 20 Your inner wisdom has the answers. So get busy asking the person who knows best - you.AWhat is the risk of not doing it?BHow long have I been thinking about his?CNot all decisions need to be made immediately.DThink about the amount of work, effort and time youd have to put in.E. We always wa
37、nt to know what we need to do next.F. You dont have to ask other people what they think.G. Ask yourself: What do I want five even ten years from now?第二部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 Yesterday, a salesman called me to sell his phone
38、 plans. I was at work and while I usually dont like spending time on those things, I _21_ myself that I couldnt talk yet and _22_that he call me back at 6 pm.Thats what he did. So we talked about 20 minutes. He _23_ to me his different phone plans. While listening to him, sometimes I was _24_in my t
39、houghts. I gave several “hmm hmm”, as a sign of agreement and to _25_that I was still there. Sometimes, I felt a bit_26_. But I stayed calm and _27_ until the end of the discussion.Finally, he said the following to me: “Thank you, Olivier. You are the first person in a long time with whom I had an e
40、njoyable conversation. _28_, people shout at us and slam down the phone. Today, since 10 am, I hadnt had a phone _29_ without an offense (触怒). I know you had a long day at work and you could have _30_ in front of your TV. But you listened so carefully to me. I am _31_ and I sincerely thank you.”It s
41、et me thinking. He had been the _32_ of verbal violence (语言暴力) all through his working day. Physical _33_ do not exist in this situation but dehumanization (非人性) seems to happen. _34_, he was only doing his job. I felt a sense of _35_ that I hadnt treated him so rudely.21. A. found B. excused C. rem
42、inded D. forgave22. A. replied B. agreed C. suggested D. ordered23. A. explained B. admitted C. apologized D. reported24. A. stuck B. involved C. interested D. lost25. A. announce B. ensure C. confirm D. imagine26. A. impatient B. discouraged C. concerned D. nervous27. A. generous B. reliable C. che
43、erful D. polite28. A. Unexpectedly B. Usually C. Eventually D. Similarly29. A. meeting B. interview C. conversation D. appointment30 A. relaxed B. slept C. talked D. played31. A. annoyed B. proud C. touched D. curious32. A. proof B. target C. supporter D. result33. A. activities B. exercises C. disa
44、bilities D. conflicts34. A. Yet B. Besides C. Otherwise D. Instead35. A. honor B. loss C. relief D. trust第二节 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 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。High on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau _36_(lie) Chinas “water tower” Sanjiangyuan. It is home to the headwaters of Chinas three rivers: t
45、he Yellow River, Yangtze River, and Lancang(Mekong) River. It is the three rivers _37_provide water for about half the population of China. However, human activities are putting this ecosystem_38_risk. Hopefully, though, we can repair this damage. In 2016, the Chinese government established Sanjiang
46、yuan National Park in Qinghai province. The park, _39_(schedule) to open in 2020, has increased the areas green coverage and attracted more wildlife. The local government has also made great effort to improve biological diversity. The success of Sanjiangyuan will mark the start of a _40_(green) futu
47、re. With Sanjangyuan_41_(take) the lead, nine other regions in China _42_(choose) by a field conservation station to carry out projects over the past three years, _43_ will form a national park system together. The idea of a national park system is still new in China, but_44_(it) realization is urge
48、nt. After all, building an ecological civilization bears great _45_(important) in the development and progress of human civilization.第三部分：基础知识（共三节，满分45分）第一节：单词拼写（根据汉语提示或首字母写出单词的正确形式）。注意：每空一词，形式错误不得分（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）46.Takingexercisecannot onlys_ yourbodybut alsoreleaseyoufromstress.47.Whatd_ his m
49、other was that he failed in the exam.48.Though he is less than one year old, he is strong enough to walk s_. 49.Her voice was full of a_ because she was worried about her daughters safety. 50.I behaved badly yesterday and I am a_ of myself.51. As is well known, China has always _(主张）peaceful settlem
50、ent of international disputes. 52. This insurance_（保证） you against loss in case of fire. 53. If you say that someone hasp_, you mean that he has the necessary abilities or qualities to become successful or useful in the future. 54. Its said that the paper receives an a_ of nearly 100 articles a day.
51、 55. Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize for his_ (贡献) to Quantum Theory. 56. The witness _ (陈述) that he had never seen the man before. 57. I have _ (订阅) to China Daily for several years.58. She _ (扫视) at her watch and told me it was 12 oclock. 59. Time is so p_ that we cant waste it. 60. Mr.Li was
52、 _（任命）as headmaster at the beginning of the school year.第二节：用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空。注意：形式错误不得分（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）61. Its a waste of time_(try)to talk to her when she is in a bad mood.62. With a local guide _(lead) the way, we got there easily.63. It _(report) that the temperature will decline sharply in one
53、 or two days.64. _(experience) quite a few earthquakes in Hawaii already, I didnt take much notice.65. When _(offer) help, one often says Thank you.66. But for your help, I couldnt _(find) the place.67. The students, _(wear) their school uniforms, marched into the playground.68. Yesterday, a street-
54、beggar bought a lottery ticket purposelessly, _(make) him a millionaire overnight.69.Nine out of ten women_(interview) about the productsaid they liked it.70. _(hear) the footstep below, he rose and went to the top of the stairs.第三节：补全句子注意：每空一词，形式错误不得分（共7小题；每空0.5分，满分10分）71.She _ _ _ video games, whi
55、ch makes her mother angry at times.她沉溺于电子游戏,这让她母亲有时很生气。 72.She tends to get stressed out when others _ _ _ her view. 别人反对她的看法时，她很容易感到有压力。 73.Opinions on this matter_ _ person _ person, so it is hard for us to make the final decision. 关于这件事的看法每个人都不同，所以我们很难做出最终的决定。74. _ _ _ everyone here, I wish you a
56、 pleasant journey back to your country. 我谨在此代表所有人祝你归国旅程愉快。75. People found it hard to _ _ _ so much advertising in TV series that a rule has been made to ban it. 人们发现很难忍受电视剧中如此多的广告，所以制定了一条规则来禁止过度广告投放。76. With summer approaching, the temperature is _ _quickly. 随着夏季来临,温度正在上升。77._ _ _ her great efforts
57、, Sue failed.尽管付出极大的努力，Sue还是失败了。第四部分：书面表达（满分15分）假定你是红旗中学高二年级学生李华，你在网站看到了亚青会(the Asian Youth Games)志愿者招募的消息，你有兴趣报名参加。请你向负责人Mr. Li写一封电子邮件，内容主要包括：1.自我介绍2.咨询相关情况（招募条件，有何类别志愿者，报名时间和方式等）3. 期待回复注意：1. 词数100词左右； 2. 可适当加入细节，以使内容充实、行文流畅3. 信的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入词数。参考词汇：招募recruitDear Mr.Li,_Yours,Li Hua广东省汕头市达濠华侨中学2020
58、至2021学年度第一学期高二期末联考试卷答案第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）1-5BDCCD 6-10CABDA 11-15DCCBD 16-20 DGACF第二部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21-25BCADC 26-30ADBCA 31-35CBDAC第二节 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 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。36.lies 37. that 38.at 39.scheduled 40.greener41. taking 42. have been cho
59、sen 43.which 44.its 45.importance第三部分：基础知识（共三节，满分45分）第一节：单词拼写（根据汉语提示或首字母写出单词的正确形式）。注意：每空一词，形式错误不得分（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）46.strengthen 47.disappointed 48.steadily 49.anxiety 50. ashamed51.advocated 52.guaranteed 53. potential 54. average 55.contributions56.stated 57.subscribed 58.glanced 59.precious 60.
60、appointed第二节：用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空。注意：形式错误不得分（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）61.trying 62. leading 63.is reported 64.Having experienced 65.offered 66.have found67. wearing68.making69.interviewed 70.Hearing 第三节：补全句子注意：每空一词，形式错误不得分（共7小题；每空0.5分，满分10分）71. is addicted to 72.are opposed to73.vary from to 74.On behalf of75.p
61、ut up with 76. going up 77. In spite of第四部分：书面表达（满分15分）Dear Mr. Li, Having learnt from the internet that the Asian Youth Games is around the corner and you are recruiting some volunteers for it, I am writing to see if it is possible for you to provide me with information concerning how to apply to b
62、e a member. Let me introduce myself briefly. I am a Senior Two student in Hongqi Middle School. As the chairman of the Students Union, I am experienced in organizing various activities in our school.I also have a good command of English and I can easily get along with others. Would you be so kind as
63、 to offer me some relevant details on the application? For one thing, it would be greatly appreciated if you could inform me of the specific qualifications for volunteers, like requirements for languages, height, character, related experiences and the like. For another, Id also like to know the types of volunteer services. Moreover, I am wondering when and how I should sign up for it.I hope that my inquiry will get your kind consideration and I am looking forward to a reply at your earliest convenience. Yours,Li Hua第9页
