1、河南省豫南九校2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期末联考试题第一部分听力(略)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。ALibrary ToursTreasures Gallery(re-commencing January 2021)Come face-to-face with remarkable items from the Librarys collection that illustrate our great history. Let our volunteer guide
2、s give voice to their stories.For: everyoneAvailability: every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 11: 30 am (from January 2021)Bookings: required, maximum of 10 visitors allowed per booking, book hereCost: freeDuration: 30 minutes/meet in the foyer(门前)Art in your LibraryHear how the architect conceived t
3、he design of the building and how the art fits into this vision. You will find out how many different types of marble were used in its construction.For: everyoneAvailability: every Thursday at 11:00 am, except public holidays and the week between Christmas and New YearBookings: not required, however
4、, a minimum of two weeks notice is required for group bookingsCost: freeDuration: 60 minutes, meet in the foyerBehind the ScenesVisit the stacks where the books are stored and learn about strange curiosities in the Librarys collection. Experience the history of the Library as well as witness its jou
5、rney into the future.For: everyoneAvailability: every Thursday at 2 pm, except public holidays and the week between Christmas and New YearBookings: not required however, a minimum of two. weeks notice is required for group bookingsCost: freeDuration: 60 minutes, meet in the foyerDiscover your Nation
6、al LibraryDiscover the building with a volunteer guide and find out what we can do for you.For: everyoneAvailability: every Saturday at 2 pm except public holidays and the week between Christmas and New YearBookings: not required however, a minimum of two weeks notice is required for group bookingsC
7、ost: freeDuration: 45 minutes, meet in the foyer1. What is special about Treasures Gallery?A. Cost is free.B. Bookings are needed.C. Anyone can visit it.D. Meet in a different place from others.2. Which library could you visit if you are free on a Thursday afternoon ?A. Treasures Gallery.B. Art in y
8、our Library.C. Behind the Scenes.D. Discover your National Library.3. How long can you stay in the Discover your National Library?A. Half an hour.B. Three quarters of an hour.C. One hour.D. One and a half hours.【答案】1. B 2. C 3. BB“I am Seitat Sarika, and live near the Entasoopia Health Centre in Mag
9、adi District, southwestern Kenya. My daughter, Nodam, came to stay with me a month ago because she was pregnant with twins, and wanted to be near the health centre. At 9 pm on April 27, just as Nodam was about to cook the evening meal, she felt a very sharp pain. And then she began to bleed heavily.
10、”Seitat is a traditional birth helper, who has helped many women. “I have been taught the importance of referring women to the health centre so they can be attended by skilled workers. I immediately sent some young boys to look for a vehicle to take my daughter there. They found that one vehicle had
11、 broken down, so they went looking for another. Meanwhile, she called her neighbour to see if he could help. “He is a strong man. He tried to cany my daughter in his shawl but she was too heavy. Soon it was soaked in blood. At 10 pm, one hour after the pain started, she died. I was shocked and painf
12、ul. It all happened too fast. The babies died too.”Now Seitat is left with Nodams two other children to look after. “Nodam had done everything right”, she says. “She had attended the ante-natal clinic regularly, and she moved here so that she could give birth at the health centre. If it had been a n
13、ormal birth, she would not have died. But we were not able to get her to the health centre on time.”4. Why did Nodam come to stay with her mother a month ago?A. Because her mother was badly ill.B. Because she wanted to live with her mother.C. Because she wanted to give birth at the health centre.D.
14、Because she wanted her mother to look after her children.5. What happened when Nodam was about to cook the evening meal on April 27?A. She felt sick and fell down.B. There was a knock on the door.C. Her mother needed to help a woman to have her baby.D. There was something wrong with her body all of
15、a sudden.6. How did Seitat Sarika do when her daughter began to bleed heavily?A. She sent some young boys to look for skilled workers.B. She decided to send her daughter to the health centre.C. She wanted to help her daughter on her own.D. She was too scared to help her daughter7. What can we know a
16、bout Nodam from the last paragraph?A. She was sent to hospital in timeB. She could have had four children.C. She seldom went to the ante-natal clinic.D. She shouldnt have moved to her mothers.【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. BCFollowing Cooks death in 1779, the Endeavour journal of James Cook is thought to hav
17、e been held by his wife Elizabeth. There is no record of the journals movements following Elizabeth Cooks death in 1835 until its appearance in 1923 when it was offered at auction (拍卖) by its owners , the Bolckow family of Yorkshire. The family were unable to explain how they came to hold the journa
18、l. It had apparently been in the familys library for over fifty years, having been purchased by the late Bolckows uncle, but from whom and in what circumstances is unknown.On 21 March 1923 the Australian government purchased the Endeavour journal for 5000 for the Commonwealth Parliamentary Library.T
19、he Mitchell Library, Sydney, had been chasing the journal since its discovery with the Bolckow family in 1922 before the auction, and had approached the Commonwealth Government for a financial contribution towards the purchase. Though Interim (临时的) Commonwealth Parliamentary Librarian Arthur Wadswor
20、th had guaranteed the Mitchell that there would be no competition for the item, Kenneth Binns (to be Wadsworths successor) felt that the Endeavour journal was more suited to remain within the nations library.Binns put forward an eventually persuasive argument that the Commonwealth could not finance
21、the Mitchell, which was, after all, a private institution. Prime Minister Bruce telegraphed the officer in London to instruct the Mitchell Librarys Chief Librarian, already in England anticipating the auction, to bid on behalf of the Commonwealth. The Mitchell Library accepted upon the understanding
22、 that it would be the keeper of the journal until such time that the Commonwealth Government had a suitable storing place, a National Library.Upon arrival in Australia the journal was exhibited in Queens Hall 9 Melbourne, for a month after which it was taken to the Mitchell Library which held it for
23、 four years, before it was removed to Canberra.8. Who owned the Endeavour journal of James Cook at last?A. James Cook.B. Elizabeth Cook.C. The Bolckow family of Yorkshire.D. The Australian government.9. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Melbourne.B. The Mitchell Library.C
24、. The Commonwealth Government.D. Canberra.10. What can you learn from the passage?A. Cooks wife Elizabeth passed on the Endeavour journal to the Blockow family.B. The Endeavour journal was on show in Melbourne before being taken to Sydney.C. The Mitchell Library bought the Endeavour journal at its o
25、wn expense.D. The National Library of Australia is in Melbourne.11. What does the passage mainly tell us?A. Who owns the Endeavour journal at present.B. How the Endeavour journal came to the Mitchell Library of Sydney.C. The Endeavour journal is very valuable for the Australian government.D. How imp
26、ortant the Endeavour journal is to Australian.【答案】8. D 9. B 10. B 11. BDSix Flags and another amusement park company shut down eight more thrill rides on Friday around the US after a teenage girl had her feet cut off at the ankle on a Superman Tower of Power.State inspectors, meanwhile, returned to
27、Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom where the accident happened to examine the ride, which lifts passengers 54 metres straight up, then drops them nearly the same distance at speeds reaching 87kph.It was unclear at what point during the ride the 13-year-old was injured on Thursday, said Wendy Goldberg, a Six
28、 Flags spokesperson.The girl was taken to a hospital. Details of her condition were not immediately available on Friday.Six Flags has shut down similar rides at parks in St. Louis, Gurnee, Illinois, and near Washington as a safety precaution, Goldberg said. Six Flags Over Texas, near Dallas, also ha
29、s a Superman Tower of Power, but it is not the same ride, Goldberg said.There were no reports of injuries on the ride before Thursday, she said.“Millions of people have safely ridden this ride in our parks,” Goldberg said.The accident led Cedar Fair Entertainment to shut down and inspect drop tower
30、rides at five of its amusement parks as a precaution, company spokesperson Stacy Frole said.Intamin, a Swiss company, made all the rides that were closed by both companies, said Craig Ross, a spokesperson for Cedar Fair.“Were going to keep these things down until were certain its safe, Ross said. We
31、ll wait and see.”An email message sent to Intamin was not immediately returned on Friday.The five Cedar Fair rides that will be shut down are at Kings Island near Cincinnati; Canadas Wonderland, in Toronto； Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia; Carowinds, in Charlotte, North Carolina; and Great Ameri
32、ca in Santa Clara, California.12. Why did the amusement park companies shut down their thrill rides?A. Because they went wrong.B. Because an accident happened.C. Because they are not well received.D. Because of terrible weather.13. What does the underlined word “precaution” probably mean in Paragrap
33、h 5?A. Standard.B. Condition.C. Rule.D. Protection.14. What can we infer from the passage?A. Six Flags has shut down some rides at parks Charlotte, North Carolina.B. There are five Cedar Fair rides to be shut down in California.C. Cedar Fair Entertainment was caused to shut down.D. Intamin belongs t
34、o Switzerland.15. Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?A. Six Flags Closes More Rides After AccidentB. The Five Cedar Fair Rides will Be Shut DownC. Six Flags Amusement Part CompanyD. Girls Feet Cut Off in Amusement Ride【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，
35、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 Teach Teens Life SkillsIf you want your teenager to grow as a mature and responsible adult, youd better make sure you are teaching him life skills._16_Life skills fall under different categories, but the following are some of the most common skills that teens
36、 should learn.Decision-making. Decision-making is not the strongest suit of most adults, and this is probably because they were not given the chance to decide for themselves when they were younger._17_Let him start with simple and minor matters like the color of his room, the brand of his rubber sho
37、es, or the summer job he will take on. You must still decide everything that is major and the things that will have a big impact on his life. Make sure to guide your teenager as he decides. Explain to him the benefits and the consequences of his decisions. And let him experience the results-good or
38、bad.Time management. Although he has plenty of time in his hands, your teenager must be trained how to effectively manage his time. This can be done by allowing your teenager to make a daily, weekly, and/or monthly schedule and encouraging him to stick to it._18_If he cant follow his own schedule, y
39、ou can tell him to adjust his activities and perhaps drop some that dont meet his priorities._19_Whenever he is able to work, encourage your teenager to have a summer or part-time job. He can walk dogs, assist in stores, baby sit, or do some online selling. Any job that fits his talents and skills m
40、ust be considered. When he already earns, teach your teenager the value of money by showing him how to save and spend it wisely.Modelling is the best way to teach your teenager._20_If the teenager sees that you yourself are doing what you are teaching him to do, it will be more natural for him to fo
41、llow suit.A. Earning money.B. Money management.C. If hes tired, he needs to rest.D. Therefore, make sure to always walk your talk.E. Instruct him how to spread his activities into his available time.F. This is why you have to allow and train your teenager to make decisions.G. Life skills can help ma
42、ke the teenagers ready for the real life in the real world.【答案】16. G 17. F 18. E 19. A 20. D第三部分语言知识运用(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四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。It was the old ladys birthday. She got up early to be ready for the _21_. From the second floor flat she could se
43、e the postman when he _22_ down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor _23_ her letters on the rare occasions when anything came.Today she was _24_ there would be something. Myra wouldnt forget her mothers birthday, even if she seldom wrote _25_. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband ha
44、d been _26_ as Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged.The old lady was eighty today. She had _27_ her best dress. Perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a _28_ birthday.Even if Myra did not come, she would send a (an) _29_. The old lady was sure of that.The _30_, J
45、ohnnie, had been up with a packet of mints (薄荷糖), and said he wouldnt go out to play until the post had come.“I guess youll get lots and lots of presents,” he said. “I_31_ last week when I was six.”She stood by the _32_, watching. The postman turned round the corner on his bicycle. Her heart _33_ fa
46、st. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the gate.Soon Johnnie knocked at her door. “Granny, granny,” he_34_, “Ive got your post.” He gave her four _35_. Three were unsealed (没密封的) cards from old friends. The fourth was sealed, in Myras _36_. The old lady felt a painful feeling of _37_.“No parcel, Jo
47、hnnie?”“No, granny.”Almost _38_, she tore the envelope open. _39_ in the card was a piece of paper. Written on the card was a _40_ under the printed Happy BirthdayBuy yourself something nice with the cheque, Myra and Harold.21. A. cardB. letterC. postD. check22. A. cameB. leftC. ranD. drove23. A. cl
48、eaned upB. brought upC. gave upD. dressed up24. A. afraidB. excitedC. sureD. pleased25. A. on the contraryB. at presentC. in a wayD. at other times26. A. pickedB. treatedC. regardedD. appointed27. A. wornB. foundC. dressedD. bought28. A. heavyB. commonC. specialD. basic29. A. presentB. foodC. clothe
49、sD. e-mail30. A. postmanB. husbandC. boyD. daughter31. A. didB. gotC. madeD. saw32. A. windowB. bedC. doorD. table33. A. beatB. jumpedC. sankD. knocked34. A. worriedB. saidC. whisperedD. answered35. A. envelopesB. cardsC. lettersD. cheques36. A. writingB. copyingC. typingD. translating37. A. excitem
50、entB. disappointmentC. satisfactionD. surprise38. A. immediatelyB. happilyC. unwillinglyD. worriedly39. A. FoldedB. LockedC. PutD. Stuck40. A. newsB. informationC. messageD. character【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. A 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. A 37. B 38. C 39. A
51、 40. C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。Olympic “participants” and fans arriving for next years delayed Tokyo Games will be encouraged to be vaccinated(给接种疫苗)to protect_41_public, IOC President Thomas Bach said Monday. Bach campaigned across Tokyo on Monday, his_42_(one) visit
52、to Japan since the Olympics were delayed almost 8_43_( month) ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.“In order to protect the Japanese people and out of respect_44_the Japanese people, the IOC will undertake great effort so that as many people as possible-Olympic participants and visitors will arri
53、ve here with a vaccine, if by then a vaccine_45_(be) available,” Bach said after talks with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Sugar.“We want to convince as many foreign participants as possible to accept a vaccine,” Bach added later after_46_ (meet) with Yoshiro Mori, the head of the local organizin
54、g committee. “This makes us all very_47_(confidence) that we can have spectators (观众)in the Olympic stadiums next year and that spectators will enjoy a safe environment.” A possible vaccine_48_(announce) last week by Pfizer Inc,_49_could greatly help the IOC and local organizers stage the Olympics.
55、The Olympics are scheduled_50_(open) on July 23,2021.【答案】41. the 42. first 43. months 44. for 45. is 46. meeting 47. confident 48. was announced 49. which 50. to open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)51. 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
56、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。Dear Terry,How are you doing? Learning that you are about to pay a visit to a Chinese friend and confusing about the Chinese customs, I am writing to put forward some advices.Firstly, I would li
57、ke to suggest that you must arrive 5 to 10 minutes earlier, which is common in the Chinese traditional culture. Secondly, if I were you, I would bring some appropriately gifts with myself, such as souvenirs from your own country. Beside / table manners are also what you should pay attention. For exa
58、mple, you are not supposed to sticking your chopsticks into your food. Instead, laying it on your dish is a smart choice.If you had any other problems, please dont hesitate to contact me.Yours,Li Hua【答案】51. confusing confused 52. advicesadvice 53. 删除must或者must should 54. appropriately appropriate 55
59、. your my 56. Beside Besides 57. attention之后加上to 58. sticking stick 59. it them 60. had have第二节 书面表达52. 你准备参加CCTV杯中学生英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿，谈谈你学习英语的目的、学习经验或者教训以及继续学习外语的规划。注意:1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.演讲稿的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I am honored to have a chance to talk about En
60、glish study here._Thank you for your listening.【答案】Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I am honored to have a chance to talk about English study here.I developed an interest in English at an early age due to my desire to travel around the world and learn about different cultures. Interest is my best
61、 teacher. Each expression learned with my great affection opens the door to meaningful stories for me. Some fascinating English movies and songs guarantee my keen enthusiasm and train my sense of the language. Additionally, I seize every opportunity to communicate with foreigners, which advances my
62、understanding of English countries.In future, I will spare no effort to pursue my dream by studying English hard, such as participating in various English activities and reading English magazines. When faced with difficulties, I will turn to teachers for help. I believe English will not only broaden my horizons but also enrich my life.Thank you for your listenin