1、甘肃省兰州市第一中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题说明：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分120分，考试时间100分钟。答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。 第I卷（选择题）第一部分 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。AJournalism FellowshipsIn this important year for Europe, here is your chance to become one of the finest reporters
2、 and start a career at two of the most globally famous news organizations-The Economist & Financial Times. Below are the details.What do the prizes involve and who has the right qualifications?Two awards are on offer: one, for a British applicant, will consist of a three-month fellowship(职员身份)in con
3、tinental Europe at The Economist; the other, for an applicant from elsewhere in the European Union. will be in London at the Financial Times also lasting three months. Both winners will also receive 6 000 to cover accommodation and travel. The fellowships are open only to European Union citizens.Who
4、 are the fellowships suited for?The fellowships are established specially for those ambitious early-career journalists with bold ideas and a lively writing style, each capable of adapting to the excitement and pressures of a modern newsroom. The fellow should have a particular interest and curiosity
5、 about European affairs, as the prize aims to help continental writers understand Britain and British writers understand Europe.What is this years subject?What is Europes greatest weakness? Please choose the country, institution, or issue that is of greatest concern.How to apply?Please send a submis
6、sion(提交)on the subject above, together with a CV(简历)and covering letter. The submission can be:an unpublished written article, blog post or data-rich essay of max 850 wordsan unpublished 2-minute videoEntries should be sent, by the closing date of May 16th 2018, by e-mail to ncprize ft. com. Success
7、ful applicants will be informed by the end of July 2018.1. Why is the British winner to be posted at The Economist?A. For him or her to tour more placesB. For him or her to know Europe betterC. To help him or her understand economicsD. For him or her to become a European Union citizen2. Who are the
8、fellowships intended for?A. College studentsB. Amateur writersC. New journalistsD. European politicians3. Which of the following can be accepted as a proper submission?A. A published blog postB. An unpublished 800-word essayC. An unpublished photoD. A 3-minute videoBWhen my three boys were young, ou
9、r summer vacation consisted of driving the nine hours to my parents place in Maine, where I grew up. While we loved those visits, the truth is we couldnt afford to go anywhere else. My husband, David, and I had finally saved up enough to buy our first home. Wed even made an agreement: We wouldnt spe
10、nd more than $ 100 without consulting each other.On one of those holidays, I took the boys to the local library, where a silent auction(拍卖) was underway. I was attracted by one item: Shot nearby, on the rocky coast, the photo was naturalistic, capturing the characteristic of the young subjects and t
11、he beauty of my home state. Up for bid: a session with the photographer.In a hurry, I wrote down my name on the sign-up sheet, half sure that my offer of $ 500 would be topped. It wasnt. And though I felt bad about breaking my agreement with David, I was happy with my bid won.The morning of the shoo
12、t, we put the kids into the car and drove to a favorite beach. The photographer, already standing in the parking lot with a camera around her neck, started snapping pictures the minute they got out of their car seats. She gently tried to persuade the boys forward, leading them to gather around a roc
13、k pool.When the contact sheet arrived, I knew it had been worth the money. In the photos each boys personality shone clearly.More than a dozen years later, the portrait(肖像画)is a touchstone for me, a key to understanding who my children are. The photograph is a piece of art and a piece of our family
14、history, worth every penny.4. What was the author doing when she got to the silent auction?A. She was prepared to take a picture.B. She was much annoyed by the boys.C. She was alone wandering in a library.D. She was suddenly appealed to by an item.5. What does the author think of the photographer?A.
15、 BeautifulB. PatientC. ElegantD. Courageous6. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The contact sheet was not entirely unexpected.B. The couple might have quarreled a great deal.C. The couple thought they could take better photos.D. The picture was greatly cherished by the author.7. Whats the bes
16、t title of this passage?A. The Best Gift the Woman Ever BoughtB. The Poor Life the Womans Family LivedC The Lovely Children the Couple HadD. The Influence the Picture BroughtCChloe Kim was one of Americas top Olympians during last years Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The snowboarding cham
17、pion, who grew up in California, competed there at 17 years of age. She became the youngest woman ever to win an Olympic gold medal in the halfpipe competition.She has recently won a halfpipe competition during the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado. But the 18-year-old snowboarder has decided to tra
18、de some trips down the halfpipe for an Ivy League education after an upcoming world championship competition in Utah. Beginning from next fall, Kim will be joining Princeton Universitys class. Instead of centering on the physics of her winning snow board moves, she could now be learning the subject
19、in school. In a recent interview, Kim said, While I have a special identity and my life has always been so different, I still aim to make my higher education experience as normal as possible. Kim added, Id love to be Chloe, the girl who sits next to me in English class.Kim received widespread attent
20、ion during the Pyeongchang Games. The publicity was fueled by her friendly, energetic nature as well as her interesting family story. Along her path to Olympic gold, Kim also became a social media star. She helped design a snowboarding Barbie doll in her likeness, rapped with hip-hop artist G-Eazy a
21、nd joined other sports stars to be honored with ESPY Awards. While all of this was fun, Kim says she now looks forward to a new challenge-earning a degree from one of Americas top universities. She says she considers her acceptance to Princeton just as much of an honor as earning an Olympic gold med
22、al.She is still deciding what her exact field of study will be at Princeton. But she says it will involve something science-related, possibly chemistry or biology. She is attempting to work out a plan that will permit her to keep training while going to classes. Kim says her sports and educational g
23、oals go hand-in-hand. Its all about progressing the sport and also pushing myself, she said. To see what can do, and how far I can go.8. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Kims personality and family background help raise her publicity.B. Kim majors in physics in P
24、rinceton University to improve snow board moves.C. Kim thinks being admitted to Princeton earns her more honors than being a sports star.D. Kim decides to give up the upcoming world championship competition in Utah.9. By saying Id love to be Chloe, the girl who sits next to me in English class”, Kim
25、_.A. tries to hide her identity as snowboarding championB. desires to live a normal life in her study experienceC. determines to forget all about her earlier sports lifeD. hopes the girl sitting by her is named Chloe as her10. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Snowboard
26、ing Champion Regains Popularity with Sports LoversB. Snowboarding Champion Challenges Other Fields SuccessfullyC. Snowboarding Champion Sets Sights on EducationD. Snowboarding Champion Cooperates with Princeton University11. From which is the passage probably taken?A. A study brochureB. A short-stor
27、y collectionC. A newspaperD. An autobiographyDA business school in Paris will soon begin using artificial intelligence and facial analysis to determine whether students are paying attention in class. The software, called Nestr, is used in two online classes at the ESG business school beginning in Se
28、ptember.The idea, according to LCA founder Marcel Saucet, is to use the data that Nestor collects to improve the performance both students and professors. The software uses students webcams(网络摄像头)to analyze eye movements and facial expressions and determine whether students are paying attention to a
29、 video lecture. Professors would also be able to identify moments when students attention declined, which could help to improve their teaching.Advocates for AI in education say the technology could be used as a digital tutor that would adapt to a students individual needs, and help develop more effe
30、ctive studying habits. Such software could also help teachers by providing quantitative(定量的)feedback on the effectiveness of their teaching.But AI programs rely on massive information of personal data. and there are concerns over how such data would be treated. Saucet says Nestor wont store any of t
31、he video footage(片段)it captures and that his company has no plans to sell any other data the software collects. In addition, some are concerned that AI may one day replace teachers.Rose Luckin, a professor at the University College London Knowledge Lab, says AI could unlock the black box of learning
32、 by providing information on how and when learning happens. But she cautions(告诫)against adopting new technologies that, while alluring, may not actually respond to critical needs. She thinks a program like Nestor could be useful for students who take classes remotely, since there isnt a human there
33、watching them. So Luckin sees the technology more as an assistant, rather than a replacement.Sauce agrees. Human contact is not going to go away, he says. There will always be professors.12. How does Nestor work to tell whether students are paying attention?A. By controlling the thoughts of students
34、B. By analyzing eye movements and facial expressionsC. By collecting all the data of students performance in classD. By reminding professors to pay more attention to students13. What does the underlined word alluring probably mean in the fifth paragraph?A. AttractiveB. ControversialC. LimitedD. Alar
35、ming14. What do people concern about Nestor?A. It will teach courses in place of teachers.B. Nestor wont store any information it collects.C. It can prevent students from more effective studying habits.D. It cant benefit the company by selling students data it collects.15. What is Rose Luckins attit
36、ude towards using Nestor?A. FavorableB. DoubtfulC. ObjectiveD. Disapproving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。选项中有两项为多于选项。Below are some ways to show appreciation to your parents:Obey and respect them-This is a very important thing to do. Parents are very pleased when their daughters
37、or sons obey and respect them. They feel like they are so important, and they feel like everything they have done for their daughters or sons is very worth it. 16 . Obeying and respecting parents is also a way to show you value them so much.Give time to them-I know we are all growing up. 17 . You ha
38、ve work, or you have school activities that keep you busy. But hey, do you forget that as you grow up, your parents are also getting old? When your parents see you every day, they feel more alive. So give them time. Its not that hard. 18 -Well, I know all parents have their own special occasions. Yo
39、u must remember them and celebrate them. Nothing can make your parents happier than celebrating their special occasions with their loved ones, especially their birthdays.Keep eating together at mealtimes-Even though you are busy or you dont live with your parents, at least find some time to eat toge
40、ther with your parents. You are even luckier if you are living together with your parents. Lots of families are losing the practice of eating together. 19 . So you can discuss family matters, or family conflicts(矛盾). Your parents can also discuss proper behavior and manners during eating together. 2
41、0 .A. Remember and celebrate special occasionsB. This is also family bonding and you get to know each otherC. Take some time this Sunday to take them to the movie theaterD. If ever your parents are busy, ask them to find time to eat togetherE. Do not make your parents feel they dont have a place in
42、your lifeF. You need to do things to be successful because you keep on growing upG. Pick up some items from your local grocery and cook something delicious for your parents第二部分 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第一节 (共 20 小题; 每小题 1.5分, 满分30 分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。When I first met my new parrot, Chi
43、co, his wings had been cut short and he was stuck on the earth just like us humans. When the weather turned nice, I would take Chico outside. I 21 him on a branch of a tree, hoping to make him happier. At first he seemed confused. He walked back and forth on the branch looking 22 . He didnt even fla
44、p his wings in a(n) 23 to fly. Somehow he knew he was incapable.One day Chico got especially excited. He paced back and forth and made a(n) 24 amount of noise. Then all of a sudden he stopped and let out an even louder scream. He started 25 flapping his wings for the first time ever then he lifted o
45、ff the 26 like a space shuttle! I was amazed and 27 . Little did I know his feathers had been growing back, and Chico had been waiting until the moment was ripe for 28 !Two days later Chico returned. First I tried to 29 him back with food, but he would not come near me. Then I took his cage and 30 i
46、t away still he would not come. Finally, I made him a firm promise that I would let him out every day if the weather was nice as long as he did come back. 31 , he flew onto my shoulder.From that day on, whenever the weather was good I would let him 32 early and he would fly around and be back before
47、 dark. The routine lasted for two months 33 suddenly Chico became 34 . The 35 said that he had been infected with a disease from the pigeons in the neighborhood. Within a few days he died.I was very sad. The 36 crossed my mind that if I had not set him free to fly, he would be still alive. But what
48、37 is there in being a bird if you cant fly?Chico made his first 38 for freedom on a late Monday afternoon in April. When will you make yours? You too can take a 39 when the conditions are right, knowing you too, in your own way, were built to fly. If you dont set yourself free, what will be the 40
49、of your life.21. A. broughtB. seatedC. caughtD. chased22. A. comfortableB. painfulC. patientD. anxious23. A. attemptB. stageC. journeyD. path24. A. seriousB. firstC. incredibleD. accessible25. A. slowlyB. gentlyC. madlyD. gracefully26. A. groundB. branchC. windowD. house27. A. movedB. shockedC. deli
50、ghtedD. excited28. A. patienceB. exchangeC. rescueD. escape29. A. trickB. fastenC. seizeD. expect30. A. threwB. droveC. gaveD. sent31. A. At lastB. As usualC. Once in a whileD. In the meantime32. A. outB. offC. awayD. alone33. A. untilB. whileC. sinceD. although34. A. activeB. weakC. annoyingD. mise
51、rable35. A. teacherB. communityC. passer-byD. vet36. A. factB. thoughtC. concernD. detail37. A. problemB. meaningC. interestD. mistake38. A. reliefB. willingnessC. communicationD. breakthrough39. A. breathB. lookC. holidayD. chance40. A. successB. purposeC. contributionD. importance第II卷（非选择题）第二节 (共1
52、0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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。After four years of living here, I have a better 41 (understand) of northern Chinas food. Northern Chinas hearty food is 42 (general) more acceptable to Westerners. They can enjoy Beijing roast duck, beef and dairy from Inner Mongolia, and Korean dis
53、hes in the northeast. Northern China experiences cold and dry winters, and hot summers, 43 (make) calories and salt replacement more important. As a result, northern dishes have strong flavors, compared with the south 44 dishes are lighter in flavor. Wheat is the main crop of northern China, and you
54、 will find a variety of wheat-flour 45 (product). Rice is also eaten in the north, but it is certainly secondary to wheat. Dumplings are very popular in the north, 46 (serve) with vinegar for dipping. Northerners tend to eat more meat and dairy for the purpose 47 fighting against the cold weather. M
55、ost meat dishes 48 (base) on mutton, pork, beef,chicken and fish. 49 are less fresh vegetables available because of the cold weather. Fruit is traditionally limited to a few hard seasonal varieties like apples, so it doesnt feature much in the cuisine, although the northwest is famous for 50 (it) dr
56、ied fruit and wine. 第三部分 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。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。Graduation finally came. My classmates an
57、d I made up our minds do something. Someone suggested make a video to record our experiences at school and we agreed. Material collecting took us a whole week, during it we interviewed our teachers and took picture of every aspect of school life. The editing part after that was tough. We debated ove
58、r what to put them into the video. Some disagreements were unavoidable, and the video turned out perfect. Several days later, when the video was played on a graduation ceremony, it was very popular for everyone. What a wonderfully time the students and teachers shared! That surely gives us a great s
59、ense of achievement.第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 一家英语报社向中学生征文，主题是“我理想中的职业”，请你根据下列提示完成短文。 理想中的职业； 选择的理由； 为此所要做的准备。注意： 1. 词数100左右； 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。兰州一中2019-2020-2学期期末考试高二英语 答案第一部分 阅读理解 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）A篇：1-3 BCB B篇：4-7 DBDA C篇：8-11 ABCC D篇：12-15 BAAC第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）16-20 EFADB第二部分 语言知识运用 第一节 完型填空（共20小题
60、；每小题1.5分，满分30分）21-25 BDACC26-30 BBDAA31-35 AAABD36-40 BBDDB第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）41. understanding；42. generally；43. making；44. where；45. products；46. served；47. of；48. are based；49. There；50. its 第三部分 写作第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每题1分，满分10分）mind后加to make making it which picture pictures 删掉them and but a
61、 the for with wonderfully wonderful gives gave 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）My ideal jobI often imagine what I will be in the future. I hope I will work in a computer company as aprogram designer because I like designing the computer program and I will make enough time. I will enjoy my work and get along well wit
62、h my colleagues. I will do a good job in whatever I do.I also hope that I wont be very busy so that I can spare time to company with my families. Inmy free time, I will continue to take regular exercise, such as swimming, running and various ball games.For my future ideal job, I am making every effort to make it. No matter how hard it is, I willgo on trying hard and never give it up.
