1、驻马店市20202021学年度第一学期期终考试高二英语试题本试题卷分为第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试题卷上答题无效。考试结束后，监考老师只收答题卡。注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写（涂）在答题卡上。考生要认真核对答题卡上粘贴的条形码的“准考证号、姓名”与考生本人准考证号、姓名是否一致。2.第卷每小题选出答案后，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，再选涂其他答案标号。第卷用黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上书写作答，在试题上作答，答案无效。3.考试结束，监考教师将答题卡收回。第一部分：听力（共两节，满
2、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。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。1. What was the man doing yesterday afternoon?A. He was drawing. B. He was swimming. C. He was flying a kite.2. How did the man get to know the answer?A. Tom told him the ans
3、wer. B. He knew the answer by himself.C. The teacher told him the answer.3. Who did the man get a present from?A. The woman B. John C. Jack4. What time is it?A. 7:15 B. 8:15 C. 8:005. What does the woman want Tom to do?A. To hold the bags. B. To open the door. C. To close the door.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分
4、，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你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. Whats the relationship between the two speakers?A. Probably they are parent and child.B. Probably they are teacher and student.C. Probably they are doctor a
5、nd patient.7. Where do they decide to go?A. They decide to go to the shop.B. They decide to go out to buy some chocolate.C. They decide to go to the park.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What can you learn from the conversation?A. They like moving to a new place.B. They have just moved to a new place.C. There is n
6、o supermarket nearby.9. How far is the nearest supermarket?A. It is not far away.B. It is very far from where they live.C. We dont know.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How is the man?A. He is seriously ill.B. There is nothing serious with him.C. He doesnt want to eat anything.11. Whats the man going to do abou
7、t his sleep problem?A. He is going to see a doctor.B. He is going to do nothing about it.C. He is going to take some physical trainings.12. Why isnt the woman going with him to the gym every Wednesday?A. Because she doesnt think it a good idea to start taking exercise.B. Because she is going to lear
8、n painting on Wednesday evening.C. Because she has to travel around Europe on Wednesday evening.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does Jackie want to do?A. He wants to take a holiday.B. He wants to go to Europe.C. He wants to travel around Europe during this summer holiday.14. Does his mother agree?A. No, s
9、he doesnt. B. Yes, she does.C. She is not sure about what to say.15. How is staying in a youth hotel?A. It is cheap. B. It is possible to meet lots of young people.C. Both A and B.16. How long are they going to stay there in Europe?A. For six weeks. B. For six weeks to two months. C. For two months.
10、听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does “my husband reached into his pocket” mean?A. It means “my husband put his hand into his pocket.B. It means “my husband arrived at his pocket.C It means “my husband has no pocket at all.18. When did they go to the zoo?A. Last Saturday afternoon.B. Before they came to a
11、 restaurant.C. Early in the morning before breakfast.19. When did the glasses fall out of the husbands pocket?A. When the husband was taken off the train by Joel.B. When the husband hurried into the restaurant.C. When Joel was taken off the train near the elephant by the husband.20. How did the husb
12、and feel when he heard what Joel said?A. He felt surprised. B. He felt angry. C. He felt sorry.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）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A116th Annual Florence County FairAugust 23-24-25, 2019Florence County Fair Park5505 County Highway N; Florence, WI
13、 This Florence County Fair marks the 116th annual anniversary celebration of our family-friendly tradition. While many items and activities have changed throughout the years, one very important item has not changed. The Florence County Fair is a celebration of varied talents of our Florence County r
14、esidents as well as serving as a showcase of our Countys agricultural and natural resources.New Contests and Activities Added We have added multiple new contests and activities, such as the Secret Life of My Pets Tea Party, special exhibit contests, a Polka mass and music by Jerry Voelker and the Jo
15、lly Gents.Low Admission PricesAdults (ages 12 & older) $10.00 per personKids (ages 11 & under) Free Seniors (ages 65 & older) $5.00 per personExhibitors $5.00 per personParking No charge for parking at the Florence County Fair Park; however, space is limited. Parking will be restricted on County N n
16、ear the two entry gates for vehicles entering and exiting the fairgrounds.Additional Costs to ParticipateOnce you are at the fair, most of the entertainment and activities are free to watch and participate in. Out of all those activities, there are some which require an additional entry fee for you
17、to participate in-the Classic Car and Motorcycle Show, the Mud Bog, and the ATV/UTV games. All of our music old-fashioned kids games, Magic Show and Air-Powered Rocket Workshop, horse pull, Grandmas Garden, plus many more activities are all free to attend and participate in.Our goal is to keep our 1
18、16th Annual County tradition a family-friendly event affordable for everyone who is attending. We hope to see you there!Contact UsIf you have questions regarding the fair, please let us know.Call the Fair Office at 906-282-9153.E-mail us at florencecountyfair.1. What can we learn about Florence Coun
19、ty Fair?A. It has a history of 161 years.B. It has added some fresh activities.C. It is open for about a month.D. It is free for all the kids and the old.2. Which of the following activities needs an extra fee?A. Old-fashioned kids games.B. A Polka mass and music.C. The Mud Bog.D. Grandmas Garden.3.
20、 What is the main purpose of the text?A. To inform the readers.B. To remind the readers.C. To educate the readers.D. To amuse the readers.BI remember exactly how I felt when I was listening to instructions on what to do in the water for my first ever whitewater rafting (漂流) trip. It was a mixture of
21、 fear and excitementfeelings I usually get before I begin a new adventure. I had been in Costa Rica for three days and one of my goals for the trip was to raft down the beautiful Pacuare River.I think it is stories like this that lead people to tell me I have an adventurous spirit. But was this expe
22、rience really adventurous? My tour guide has gone down the river many times, but the excitement was gone and he was just doing his job. Another couple I had met on the trip had been to Costa Rica six times. To them, it was just another trip.I think a big part of any adventure is in the novelty (新鲜)
23、of the experience. You have to break new ground and experience what youve never experienced before. Part of the fun of adventures lies in not knowing what the result will be. Thats not something you get from things you know really well.The second feature of adventure is fear. Anything adventurous ha
24、s a little bit of fear in it. That doesnt necessarily mean overcoming your biggest fears. Just a little fear is all that is needed.It doesnt matter if the thing youre doing has been done before by other people. If it is new to you and something you feel nervous about, it is adventurous. This is why
25、my rafting down the river in Costa Rica was adventurous to me while to my guide, it was just another day on the job.For me, one of the greatest things about adventure is how it affects me internally (内在地). Before an adventure you only recognize your limits; afterwards you realize that you have no li
26、mits. Thats an amazing thing to think about and something I think everyone should experience.4. How did the author feel before the first whitewater rafting?A. Excited but hesitant.B. Calm and hopeful.C. Amused and relaxed.D. Excited but fearful.5. Why did the guide and the couple feel different from
27、 the author?A. Because the trip lost freshness to them.B. Because they were doing their separate jobs.C. Because they overcame their fears completely.D. Because they didnt like the trip actually.6. What is partial fun of adventures from according to the third paragraph?A. Overcoming the biggest fear
28、.B. Knowing something well.C. Facing the unknown result.D. Breaking ones old ground.7. What is the text about?A. First experience of whitewater rafting trip.B. Love for outdoor adventurous experience.C. Memory of living in Costa Rica.D. Understanding of the adventurous spirit.CWhen the last snow mel
29、ts and everything becomes green again, you probably feel very happy. You know that summer is drawing near soon, and you will be able to be outdoors in the sunshine. People all over the world have celebrated the coming of spring and the rebirth of nature. Though customs differ from one place to anoth
30、er, many of them use eggs as a sign of new life.To Christians, springtime is Easter time. Easter is a religious holiday celebrating the rebirth of Christ. Many Easter customs have to do with eggs: decorating them, hiding them, and eating them.For Jews, springtime is Passover time. Passover is a cele
31、bration of the Jews escape from slavery to freedom. People eat eggs as meals during this special holiday because eggs stand for freedom, new beginnings, and new life for them.Many old European customs think eggs as a symbol of rebirth and love. In Hungary, a boy earns a coloured egg if he can splash
32、 (洒湿) a girl with perfumed water. In parts of Germany, girls go into the woods in the springtime and bring back a tree decorated with green, red, and white ribbons. As they carry the colourful tree home, they sing.“Spring comes to visit us,With eggs that are red,With yellow pancakes.We are carrying
33、SummerInto the village.”In England, rolling coloured eggs down slopes on Easter Monday was popular. Rolling eggs across the White House lawn has become a tradition in the United States.In ancient times Egyptians and Persians celebrated their spring festivals by colouring and eating eggs. They unders
34、tood the world was actually created in the spring. Some of them thought that at first the world itself was one huge egg!8. What can we learn from the text?A. Eggs are a popular dish in most cultures.B. Easter eggs spread around the world.C. Spring is very important to people all over the world.D. Pe
35、ople worldwide celebrate the springs coming in the same manner.9. Why is Passover time important for Jews?A. Because it means the booming of Jewish culture.B. Because it means the end of suffering for Jews.C. Because it means the success of Jewish people.D. Because it means the birth of a new countr
36、y.10. How do some Germans celebrate the coming of spring?A. By rolling colorful eggs.B. By singing in the woods.C. By decorating eggs in colors.D. By taking home trees with ribbons.11. What might be the best title for the text?A. Easter colourful eggsB. Western foodsC. Spring celebrationsD. Christma
37、s traditionsDThe worlds first zero-carbon city is being built in Abu Dhabi and is designed to be not only free of cars and high buildings but also powered by the sunThe oil-rich United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the last place you would expect to learn lessons on low-carbon living, but the eco-city of M
38、asdar could teach the world. While the presence of fossil fuel (矿物燃料) has helped make UAE one of the worlds wealthiest countries, the officials there are well aware that the oil wells will eventually run dry, leaving them with no choice, but to use renewable sources of energy.Masdar is combining 21s
39、t-century engineering with traditional desert architecture to create zero-carbon comfort. It will house about 50,000 people, at least 1,000 businesses and a university. It is being designed by the British architectural firm Foster + Partners. The architects are turning the deserts greatest threat-th
40、e sun-into their greatest fortune. They have built the biggest solar farm in the Middle East to power the city.Traditional cars must be checked in at the city gates before you enter the city. And you can choose between the oldest and newest ways of transport. At street level, the streets will be nar
41、row, just to let people walk by and so the buildings will shade each other, and the planners have done their best to keep the city foot-friendly. But if you feel tired, you can go down a level to take mini vehicles. These driverless vehicles can carry up to 6 people and will be solar powered or batt
42、ery operated. They are programmed to go where you ask.Water that is used in homes or for gardens will be recycled. All waste will be converted to energy or as nutrients for soil. The whole purpose of Masdar City is to reuse or recycle everything that is in it even some of the construction materials
43、around gardens and city.12. Why did UAE decide to build a zero-carbon city?A. Because the oil wells may dry up in the future.B. Because the low-carbon living is very popular.C. Because the price of fossil fuel is always on the rise.D. Because the air pollution is becoming a global danger13. What is
44、the fourth paragraph mainly about?A. The strict limitations on traditional cars.B. The benefits of foot-friendly streets.C. The means of transportation in Masdar.D. The convenience of taking driverless vehicles.14. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?A. Homes or gardens
45、B. Masdar City.C. Nutrients for soil.D. Construction materials.15. In which part of the newspaper can you probably read the text?A. Sports.B. science.C. Business.D. Culture.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项周选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Life lessons from studying abroadIve studied abroad three times.
46、 In high school, I took a biology trip to Panama in Central America for two weeks. _16_. All the tree experiences have resulted in huge personal growth._17_While you are abroad, there will be times when you will feel lost, frightened, and completely alone in a city of millions of people, and you nee
47、d help. You have to trust people, or you are never going to get anywhere in life. _18_ When you have your back against the wall, you have to rely on yourself to get to where you are going. Sometimes that can be frightening, but when you can actually trust yourself, you can truly learn the importance
48、 of your independence.I learned to take advantage of the opportunities that were given to me.I often say a lot more “yes” and a lot less “no”. Jog round the park? Yes. Hike up a volcano? Yes. Camp in the Sahara Desert? Yes. Volunteer in a Spanish school? Yes. I didnt let anything stand in the way of
49、 me experiencing some of these opportunities. _19_I learned to be adaptable (适应强的).When I was abroad, there were many times when things didnt go as planned, and I had to adapt to the situation and figure out a plan B. Whether it is a canceled connecting flight, a missed train, or unexpected food poi
50、soning, you have to figure out a way to get through it. I find this to be extremely important. _20_ They might knock you down, or change your path, but its how you respond to these challenges that helps you learn and grow.A. I had to handle it.B. Having faith in others earns you help.C. Staying abro
51、ad made me stronger and more confident.D. I learned to put belief in myself and also in other people.E. Problems are going to arise when you least expect them.F. In college Ive been on two “Education Abroad Programs”.G. Life is too short to be saying no to things and regretting them later.第三部分：语言知识运
52、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。For nearly 20 years, Joe DeCicco, aged 70, has worked at the drive-through window of a Taco Bell in South Daytona, Florida. He _21_ to all his customers as friends, and his smile makes it hard for anyo
53、ne to forget him. So when Tricia Phillippi started a(an) _22_ asking people to nominate (提名) their _23_ local food industry worker, it wasnt hard to see why DeCicco won.As the coronavirus pandemic began, an idea hit on Phillippi. She _24_ a Facebook group in order to support those _25_ in the local
54、restaurants. She hosted the activity with small _26_ she paid for herself.“Within five minutes, the first nomination was Joe DeCicco. Comments kept _27_ in, saying how much they love him. I decided to let people help the old man, too.” said Phillippi. So she _28_ a Facebook donation on December 7 an
55、d invited people to donate so DeCicco could receive a big _29_ for the Christmas holiday season. The goal was $300. But within a few hours, the donations were more than that number and _30_ $6,000 in a couple of days.“This year has been so hard for the pandemic. Were all suffering from the _31_ situ
56、ation, so this move shows there is still _32_ among people.” said Phillippi. More than 300 people joined in the act of kindness. One couple mentioned they would _33_ the Taco Bell drive-through window when they had a bad day because DeCicco lifted their _34_. Another person said they would _35_ brin
57、g their friends to meet him so more people could _36_ his smile.When Phillippi gave him the money on December 18, DeCicco was in tears.“Its my customers that I _37_ this to. Im going to do my best to _38_ it.” said DeCicco. “This job has been a big _39_ to me. I have wonderful customers, and they gi
58、ve me strength. All they did is a true _40_ for Christmas.”21. A. contributesB. refersC. adaptsD. turns22. A. advertisementB. challengeC. activityD. task23. A. friendlyB. favoriteC. familiarD. particular24. A. createdB. usedC. spottedD. witnessed25. A. helpingB. restingC. eatingD. serving26. A. orde
59、rsB. billsC. awardsD. charges27. A. floodingB. turningC. bringingD. filling28. A. obtainedB. gatheredC. expandedD. launched29. A. surpriseB. tripC. partyD. comfort30. A. loweredB. reachedC. measuredD. entered31. A. appealingB. embarrassingC. poisonousD. present32. A. entertainmentB. hardshipC. warmt
60、hD. significance33. A. cheer upB. figure outC. go throughD. count on34. A. spiritsB. attitudesC. effortsD. standards35. A. yetB. alsoC. alreadyD. even36. A. recallB. shareC. proveD. reward37. A. limitB. oweC. leadD. connect38. A. live up toB. break up withC. look up toD. catch up with39. A. professi
61、onB. reputationC. blessingD. restriction40. A. lessonB. dreamC. discoveryD. gift第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Its okay to spend some time renewing your confidence now and then.Confidence is often seen as a brick wall that _41_ (stand) the test of time once its built, but ofte
62、n, its more like _42_ fire, one that must be fed with quality fuel in order to keep _43_ (go). Even the _44_ (strong) man can be knocked down by life. No matter how good things are, we can always meet struggles. However, no matter how bad things are, we can always improve and come to love _45_ (us)
63、again. Build confidence necessary to move forward.So, if confidence is more of a fire to be lighted _46_ a wall to be built, how can we re-fuel it?It can be valuable _47_ (find) new opportunities in life, even if theyre self-directed, and even if they come _48_ (direct) after an terrible experience
64、such as a life setback or _49_ (fail). Thinking about what your new situation means, how you can use it to your benefit, and what exactly you want can help you move forward with confidence. The important thought to keep _50_ mind is this-new opportunities are always there. You just have to dig for t
65、hem.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学之间交换修改作文，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。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As a high school student, I have always been punctual fo
66、r every class before but last Friday something unexpected changed for this. It was so cold that every pedestrian was in a rush, include me. When arriving at the school gate, I found it was only 2 minute to go before the class began. I was hurried heading for my classroom when I saw old man fall down
67、. He looked helpless. Something in his heart urged me to help him out, so I stayed with him. Not until his son came did I left for my classroom. Of course, I was late and I didnt regret. I believe that a world full of love depends on all of us. Only by assist each other can we enjoy a more pleasant
68、life.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）52. 你校英文报正在组织征稿活动，主题是“我们应该怎样做才能得到父母的信任？”请以此为话题写一篇短文参加投稿。内容包括：1.倾听父母建议；2.学会做事。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 短文首句已写好，不计入总词数。Who loves us most? Our parents._驻马店市20202021学年度第一学期期终考试高二英语试题（答案版）本试题卷分为第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试题卷上答题无效。考试结束后，监考老师只收答题卡。注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写（涂）在答题卡上
69、。考生要认真核对答题卡上粘贴的条形码的“准考证号、姓名”与考生本人准考证号、姓名是否一致。2.第卷每小题选出答案后，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，再选涂其他答案标号。第卷用黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上书写作答，在试题上作答，答案无效。3.考试结束，监考教师将答题卡收回。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。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。1. What
70、was the man doing yesterday afternoon?A. He was drawing. B. He was swimming. C. He was flying a kite.2. How did the man get to know the answer?A. Tom told him the answer. B. He knew the answer by himself.C. The teacher told him the answer.3. Who did the man get a present from?A. The woman B. John C.
71、 Jack4. What time is it?A. 7:15 B. 8:15 C. 8:005. What does the woman want Tom to do?A. To hold the bags. B. To open the door. C. To close the door.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你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
72、答第6至7题。6. Whats the relationship between the two speakers?A. Probably they are parent and child.B. Probably they are teacher and student.C. Probably they are doctor and patient.7. Where do they decide to go?A. They decide to go to the shop.B. They decide to go out to buy some chocolate.C. They decid
73、e to go to the park.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What can you learn from the conversation?A. They like moving to a new place.B. They have just moved to a new place.C. There is no supermarket nearby.9. How far is the nearest supermarket?A. It is not far away.B. It is very far from where they live.C. We dont kno
74、w.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How is the man?A. He is seriously ill.B. There is nothing serious with him.C. He doesnt want to eat anything.11. Whats the man going to do about his sleep problem?A. He is going to see a doctor.B. He is going to do nothing about it.C. He is going to take some physical training
75、s.12. Why isnt the woman going with him to the gym every Wednesday?A. Because she doesnt think it a good idea to start taking exercise.B. Because she is going to learn painting on Wednesday evening.C. Because she has to travel around Europe on Wednesday evening.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does Jackie
76、want to do?A. He wants to take a holiday.B. He wants to go to Europe.C. He wants to travel around Europe during this summer holiday.14. Does his mother agree?A. No, she doesnt. B. Yes, she does.C. She is not sure about what to say.15. How is staying in a youth hotel?A. It is cheap. B. It is possible
77、 to meet lots of young people.C. Both A and B.16. How long are they going to stay there in Europe?A. For six weeks. B. For six weeks to two months. C. For two months.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does “my husband reached into his pocket” mean?A. It means “my husband put his hand into his pocket.B. It m
78、eans “my husband arrived at his pocket.C It means “my husband has no pocket at all.18. When did they go to the zoo?A. Last Saturday afternoon.B. Before they came to a restaurant.C. Early in the morning before breakfast.19. When did the glasses fall out of the husbands pocket?A. When the husband was
79、taken off the train by Joel.B. When the husband hurried into the restaurant.C. When Joel was taken off the train near the elephant by the husband.20. How did the husband feel when he heard what Joel said?A. He felt surprised. B. He felt angry. C. He felt sorry.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
80、30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A116th Annual Florence County FairAugust 23-24-25, 2019Florence County Fair Park5505 County Highway N; Florence, WI This Florence County Fair marks the 116th annual anniversary celebration of our family-friendly tradition. While many items and activ
81、ities have changed throughout the years, one very important item has not changed. The Florence County Fair is a celebration of varied talents of our Florence County residents as well as serving as a showcase of our Countys agricultural and natural resources.New Contests and Activities Added We have
82、added multiple new contests and activities, such as the Secret Life of My Pets Tea Party, special exhibit contests, a Polka mass and music by Jerry Voelker and the Jolly Gents.Low Admission PricesAdults (ages 12 & older) $10.00 per personKids (ages 11 & under) Free Seniors (ages 65 & older) $5.00 pe
83、r personExhibitors $5.00 per personParking No charge for parking at the Florence County Fair Park; however, space is limited. Parking will be restricted on County N near the two entry gates for vehicles entering and exiting the fairgrounds.Additional Costs to ParticipateOnce you are at the fair, mos
84、t of the entertainment and activities are free to watch and participate in. Out of all those activities, there are some which require an additional entry fee for you to participate in-the Classic Car and Motorcycle Show, the Mud Bog, and the ATV/UTV games. All of our music old-fashioned kids games,
85、Magic Show and Air-Powered Rocket Workshop, horse pull, Grandmas Garden, plus many more activities are all free to attend and participate in.Our goal is to keep our 116th Annual County tradition a family-friendly event affordable for everyone who is attending. We hope to see you there!Contact UsIf y
86、ou have questions regarding the fair, please let us know.Call the Fair Office at 906-282-9153.E-mail us at florencecountyfair.1. What can we learn about Florence County Fair?A. It has a history of 161 years.B. It has added some fresh activities.C. It is open for about a month.D. It is free for all t
87、he kids and the old.2. Which of the following activities needs an extra fee?A. Old-fashioned kids games.B. A Polka mass and music.C. The Mud Bog.D. Grandmas Garden.3. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To inform the readers.B. To remind the readers.C. To educate the readers.D. To amuse the read
88、ers.【答案】1. B 2. C 3. ABI remember exactly how I felt when I was listening to instructions on what to do in the water for my first ever whitewater rafting (漂流) trip. It was a mixture of fear and excitementfeelings I usually get before I begin a new adventure. I had been in Costa Rica for three days a
89、nd one of my goals for the trip was to raft down the beautiful Pacuare River.I think it is stories like this that lead people to tell me I have an adventurous spirit. But was this experience really adventurous? My tour guide has gone down the river many times, but the excitement was gone and he was
90、just doing his job. Another couple I had met on the trip had been to Costa Rica six times. To them, it was just another trip.I think a big part of any adventure is in the novelty (新鲜) of the experience. You have to break new ground and experience what youve never experienced before. Part of the fun
91、of adventures lies in not knowing what the result will be. Thats not something you get from things you know really well.The second feature of adventure is fear. Anything adventurous has a little bit of fear in it. That doesnt necessarily mean overcoming your biggest fears. Just a little fear is all
92、that is needed.It doesnt matter if the thing youre doing has been done before by other people. If it is new to you and something you feel nervous about, it is adventurous. This is why my rafting down the river in Costa Rica was adventurous to me while to my guide, it was just another day on the job.
93、For me, one of the greatest things about adventure is how it affects me internally (内在地). Before an adventure you only recognize your limits; afterwards you realize that you have no limits. Thats an amazing thing to think about and something I think everyone should experience.4. How did the author f
94、eel before the first whitewater rafting?A. Excited but hesitant.B. Calm and hopeful.C. Amused and relaxed.D. Excited but fearful.5. Why did the guide and the couple feel different from the author?A. Because the trip lost freshness to them.B. Because they were doing their separate jobs.C. Because the
95、y overcame their fears completely.D. Because they didnt like the trip actually.6. What is partial fun of adventures from according to the third paragraph?A. Overcoming the biggest fear.B. Knowing something well.C. Facing the unknown result.D. Breaking ones old ground.7. What is the text about?A. Fir
96、st experience of whitewater rafting trip.B. Love for outdoor adventurous experience.C. Memory of living in Costa Rica.D. Understanding of the adventurous spirit.【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. DCWhen the last snow melts and everything becomes green again, you probably feel very happy. You know that summer is
97、drawing near soon, and you will be able to be outdoors in the sunshine. People all over the world have celebrated the coming of spring and the rebirth of nature. Though customs differ from one place to another, many of them use eggs as a sign of new life.To Christians, springtime is Easter time. Eas
98、ter is a religious holiday celebrating the rebirth of Christ. Many Easter customs have to do with eggs: decorating them, hiding them, and eating them.For Jews, springtime is Passover time. Passover is a celebration of the Jews escape from slavery to freedom. People eat eggs as meals during this spec
99、ial holiday because eggs stand for freedom, new beginnings, and new life for them.Many old European customs think eggs as a symbol of rebirth and love. In Hungary, a boy earns a coloured egg if he can splash (洒湿) a girl with perfumed water. In parts of Germany, girls go into the woods in the springt
100、ime and bring back a tree decorated with green, red, and white ribbons. As they carry the colourful tree home, they sing.“Spring comes to visit us,With eggs that are red,With yellow pancakes.We are carrying SummerInto the village.”In England, rolling coloured eggs down slopes on Easter Monday was po
101、pular. Rolling eggs across the White House lawn has become a tradition in the United States.In ancient times Egyptians and Persians celebrated their spring festivals by colouring and eating eggs. They understood the world was actually created in the spring. Some of them thought that at first the wor
102、ld itself was one huge egg!8. What can we learn from the text?A. Eggs are a popular dish in most cultures.B. Easter eggs spread around the world.C. Spring is very important to people all over the world.D. People worldwide celebrate the springs coming in the same manner.9. Why is Passover time import
103、ant for Jews?A. Because it means the booming of Jewish culture.B. Because it means the end of suffering for Jews.C. Because it means the success of Jewish people.D. Because it means the birth of a new country.10. How do some Germans celebrate the coming of spring?A. By rolling colorful eggs.B. By si
104、nging in the woods.C. By decorating eggs in colors.D. By taking home trees with ribbons.11. What might be the best title for the text?A. Easter colourful eggsB. Western foodsC. Spring celebrationsD. Christmas traditions【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. CDThe worlds first zero-carbon city is being built in Abu
105、 Dhabi and is designed to be not only free of cars and high buildings but also powered by the sunThe oil-rich United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the last place you would expect to learn lessons on low-carbon living, but the eco-city of Masdar could teach the world. While the presence of fossil fuel (矿物燃料
106、) has helped make UAE one of the worlds wealthiest countries, the officials there are well aware that the oil wells will eventually run dry, leaving them with no choice, but to use renewable sources of energy.Masdar is combining 21st-century engineering with traditional desert architecture to create
107、 zero-carbon comfort. It will house about 50,000 people, at least 1,000 businesses and a university. It is being designed by the British architectural firm Foster + Partners. The architects are turning the deserts greatest threat-the sun-into their greatest fortune. They have built the biggest solar
108、 farm in the Middle East to power the city.Traditional cars must be checked in at the city gates before you enter the city. And you can choose between the oldest and newest ways of transport. At street level, the streets will be narrow, just to let people walk by and so the buildings will shade each
109、 other, and the planners have done their best to keep the city foot-friendly. But if you feel tired, you can go down a level to take mini vehicles. These driverless vehicles can carry up to 6 people and will be solar powered or battery operated. They are programmed to go where you ask.Water that is
110、used in homes or for gardens will be recycled. All waste will be converted to energy or as nutrients for soil. The whole purpose of Masdar City is to reuse or recycle everything that is in it even some of the construction materials around gardens and city.12. Why did UAE decide to build a zero-carbo
111、n city?A. Because the oil wells may dry up in the future.B. Because the low-carbon living is very popular.C. Because the price of fossil fuel is always on the rise.D. Because the air pollution is becoming a global danger13. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?A. The strict limitations on tradi
112、tional cars.B. The benefits of foot-friendly streets.C. The means of transportation in Masdar.D. The convenience of taking driverless vehicles.14. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?A. Homes or gardensB. Masdar City.C. Nutrients for soil.D. Construction materials.15. I
113、n which part of the newspaper can you probably read the text?A. Sports.B. science.C. Business.D. Culture.【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. B第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项周选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Life lessons from studying abroadIve studied abroad three times. In high school, I took a biology trip to
114、 Panama in Central America for two weeks. _16_. All the tree experiences have resulted in huge personal growth._17_While you are abroad, there will be times when you will feel lost, frightened, and completely alone in a city of millions of people, and you need help. You have to trust people, or you
115、are never going to get anywhere in life. _18_ When you have your back against the wall, you have to rely on yourself to get to where you are going. Sometimes that can be frightening, but when you can actually trust yourself, you can truly learn the importance of your independence.I learned to take a
116、dvantage of the opportunities that were given to me.I often say a lot more “yes” and a lot less “no”. Jog round the park? Yes. Hike up a volcano? Yes. Camp in the Sahara Desert? Yes. Volunteer in a Spanish school? Yes. I didnt let anything stand in the way of me experiencing some of these opportunit
117、ies. _19_I learned to be adaptable (适应强的).When I was abroad, there were many times when things didnt go as planned, and I had to adapt to the situation and figure out a plan B. Whether it is a canceled connecting flight, a missed train, or unexpected food poisoning, you have to figure out a way to g
118、et through it. I find this to be extremely important. _20_ They might knock you down, or change your path, but its how you respond to these challenges that helps you learn and grow.A. I had to handle it.B. Having faith in others earns you help.C. Staying abroad made me stronger and more confident.D.
119、 I learned to put belief in myself and also in other people.E. Problems are going to arise when you least expect them.F. In college Ive been on two “Education Abroad Programs”.G. Life is too short to be saying no to things and regretting them later.【答案】16. F 17. D 18. B 19. G 20. E第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分
120、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。For nearly 20 years, Joe DeCicco, aged 70, has worked at the drive-through window of a Taco Bell in South Daytona, Florida. He _21_ to all his customers as friends, and his smile makes it hard for anyone to fo
121、rget him. So when Tricia Phillippi started a(an) _22_ asking people to nominate (提名) their _23_ local food industry worker, it wasnt hard to see why DeCicco won.As the coronavirus pandemic began, an idea hit on Phillippi. She _24_ a Facebook group in order to support those _25_ in the local restaura
122、nts. She hosted the activity with small _26_ she paid for herself.“Within five minutes, the first nomination was Joe DeCicco. Comments kept _27_ in, saying how much they love him. I decided to let people help the old man, too.” said Phillippi. So she _28_ a Facebook donation on December 7 and invite
123、d people to donate so DeCicco could receive a big _29_ for the Christmas holiday season. The goal was $300. But within a few hours, the donations were more than that number and _30_ $6,000 in a couple of days.“This year has been so hard for the pandemic. Were all suffering from the _31_ situation, s
124、o this move shows there is still _32_ among people.” said Phillippi. More than 300 people joined in the act of kindness. One couple mentioned they would _33_ the Taco Bell drive-through window when they had a bad day because DeCicco lifted their _34_. Another person said they would _35_ bring their
125、friends to meet him so more people could _36_ his smile.When Phillippi gave him the money on December 18, DeCicco was in tears.“Its my customers that I _37_ this to. Im going to do my best to _38_ it.” said DeCicco. “This job has been a big _39_ to me. I have wonderful customers, and they give me st
126、rength. All they did is a true _40_ for Christmas.”21. A. contributesB. refersC. adaptsD. turns22. A. advertisementB. challengeC. activityD. task23. A. friendlyB. favoriteC. familiarD. particular24. A. createdB. usedC. spottedD. witnessed25. A. helpingB. restingC. eatingD. serving26. A. ordersB. bil
127、lsC. awardsD. charges27. A. floodingB. turningC. bringingD. filling28. A. obtainedB. gatheredC. expandedD. launched29. A. surpriseB. tripC. partyD. comfort30. A. loweredB. reachedC. measuredD. entered31. A. appealingB. embarrassingC. poisonousD. present32. A. entertainmentB. hardshipC. warmthD. sign
128、ificance33. A. cheer upB. figure outC. go throughD. count on34. A. spiritsB. attitudesC. effortsD. standards35. A. yetB. alsoC. alreadyD. even36. A. recallB. shareC. proveD. reward37. A. limitB. oweC. leadD. connect38. A. live up toB. break up withC. look up toD. catch up with39. A. professionB. rep
129、utationC. blessingD. restriction40. A. lessonB. dreamC. discoveryD. gift【答案】21. B 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. C 34. A 35. D 36. B 37. B 38. A 39. C 40. D第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Its okay to spend some time renewing your confidenc
130、e now and then.Confidence is often seen as a brick wall that _41_ (stand) the test of time once its built, but often, its more like _42_ fire, one that must be fed with quality fuel in order to keep _43_ (go). Even the _44_ (strong) man can be knocked down by life. No matter how good things are, we
131、can always meet struggles. However, no matter how bad things are, we can always improve and come to love _45_ (us) again. Build confidence necessary to move forward.So, if confidence is more of a fire to be lighted _46_ a wall to be built, how can we re-fuel it?It can be valuable _47_ (find) new opp
132、ortunities in life, even if theyre self-directed, and even if they come _48_ (direct) after an terrible experience such as a life setback or _49_ (fail). Thinking about what your new situation means, how you can use it to your benefit, and what exactly you want can help you move forward with confide
133、nce. The important thought to keep _50_ mind is this-new opportunities are always there. You just have to dig for them.【答案】41. stands 42. a 43. going 44. strongest 45. ourselves 46. than 47. to find 48. directly 49. failure 50. in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学之间交换修改作文，
134、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。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As a high school student, I have always been punctual for every class before but last Friday something unexpected changed for this
135、. It was so cold that every pedestrian was in a rush, include me. When arriving at the school gate, I found it was only 2 minute to go before the class began. I was hurried heading for my classroom when I saw old man fall down. He looked helpless. Something in his heart urged me to help him out, so
136、I stayed with him. Not until his son came did I left for my classroom. Of course, I was late and I didnt regret. I believe that a world full of love depends on all of us. Only by assist each other can we enjoy a more pleasant life.【答案】1.havehad2.去掉changed后for3.includeincluding4.minuteminutes5.hurrie
137、dhurriedly6.saw后添加an7.hismy8.leftleave9.andbut10.assistassisting第二节 书面表达（满分25分）52. 你校英文报正在组织征稿活动，主题是“我们应该怎样做才能得到父母的信任？”请以此为话题写一篇短文参加投稿。内容包括：1.倾听父母建议；2.学会做事。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 短文首句已写好，不计入总词数。Who loves us most? Our parents._【答案】Who loves us most? Our parents. Parents are the people we should turn to whe
138、n having problems. As we become older, we may have our own ideas about the world. But we still need to accept their advice, just like when we were children.First, when we try something new, we should share our ideas with them. Try to explain in a patient and calm manner. Listening to their voice will earn us their trust.Second, whatever we do, we should think it over and try to do the right thing. Thus, our parents will believe we have grown up enough. Finally, remember to greet our parents often. Sometimes, a phone call is a pleasant surprise.