2020年高二英语下学期期末考前练习卷三pdf含解析.pdf
20202020 年高二英语下学期期末考前练习卷年高二英语下学期期末考前练习卷1 1、阅读理解阅读理解WhatWhats s onon stagestageStageStage ShowShowAnAn acrobatic(acrobatic(杂技杂技)show)show:To celebrate its 50th anniversary,the ChinaAcrobatic Troupe(剧团)will present“The Soul of China”,where theseemingly impossible is made real.Chills(寒意)will run down your spine(脊柱)as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies tothe edge.Time:7:30 p.m.,September 13-19Place:Capital Theatre,22 Wangfujing Dajie,Dongcheng DistrictExhibitionsExhibitionsJointJoint showshow:A group ink painting exhibition is running at theHuangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing.About 50 works by 25 young artistsincluding Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.Time:9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.until September10Place:Huangshicheng Art Gallery,136 Nanchizi Dajie,DongchengDistrictOilOil paintings:paintings:The Wangfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oilpainting by 10 young and middle-aged artists.On display are more than30 of their latest works,which capture the wondrous variety of life inunique styles.Time:9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.until September15Place:136 Nanchizi Street,Dongcheng DistrictLiteratureLiterature museum:museum:The National Museum of Modern ChineseLiterature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese literaturefrom 1919 to 1949.Time:9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.,dailyPlace:45 Anyuan Donglu,Chaoyang District(shaoyaoju area)ConcertsConcertsBeijingBeijing rocks:rocks:“The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock”is set to bring rockfans out by the thousands next month.Nine Chinese rock bands willperform at the concert,including older generation bands,middlegeneration and some recent arrivals.The audience will be given achance to decide what songs they want to hear,which is sure to bring astorm.Time:September 16Place:The Olympic CenterBelgiumBelgium Orchestra(Orchestra(管弦乐队管弦乐队):):La Petite Bande,the Baroque Orchestraof Belgium,will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the CulturalPalace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world tocommemorate(纪念)the 250th anniversary of Bachs death.Time:7:30 p.m.September 11-14Place:Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities1.What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?A.When you watch it,you will certainly feel cold.B.Something strange will puzzle everyone,including scientists.C.Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.D.Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching.2.The most characteristic thing about“The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock”is that.A.it will let the audience choose songsB.it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homesC.it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout ChinaD.it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians3.Suppose it is September 15th today,how many activities can people choose to attend?A.2.B.3.C.4.D.5.B BLiving in a foreign culture there are many times when I realize that myperspective(观点)on life is drastically different from those Koreans Iinteract(相互影响)with on a daily basis.This past week I have been greatlychallenged to change my perspective and here is why.My dream in life is to become a doctor,one who changes the world.But last week I opened an email from UBC that contained the words“regrets”,no interview.I didnt get an interview to medical school,thuswill not be entering school for September 2009.My immediate reactionwas one of extreme disappointment and angermostly directed atmyself for not working hard enough,for not seeking out the opportunitiesnecessary to have a good application,for simply not being good enough.My mind was full of hopelessness and despair that left me with no desire tofurther seek for the dream that Ive held for quite a time now.During the past week two things happened.At church our pastormentioned perspective in a section of his sermon(说教).He stated thatwhen we take our eyes off ourselves and realize Gods greatness,ourcircumstances will be seen through a new perspective.The second thing that reminded me to look at perspective wasreading a book.The Mitford Series is so good if you are looking for books toread.So last night I was reading and one of the main characters(who is apriest)is trying to figure out what to say at church.His sermon ended upsaying“In everything we give thanks.”It is easy to give thanks when wefeel successful in life.It is easy to give thanks when we receive a blessing.But seriously,who in their right mind says thanks for the financial problems Ihave?4.Where does the author probably live now?A.In the USA.B.In Britain.C.In China.D.In Korea.5.How did she feel when the author received the email from UBC?A.Surprised.B.Disappointed.C.Excited.D.Pleased.6.In the first pastors view,when we face disappointment or despair,we should.A.turn to God for helpB.say thanks to itC.see it in another wayD.praise others for it7.What can we infer from the passage?A.The author cant really free from the disappointment.B.The author thinks the second sermon is wiser.C.The author still wants to be a doctor.D.The author thanks God for not being admitted by the university.CCSituated in the southeast part of California,Death Valley covers anarea of more than 3.3 million acres,even larger than the famousYellowstone National Park.Death Valley is a land of extremes.It is one of the hottest places onthe surface of the earth.Thehighest ground temperature ever recorded was 93.90 on July 15,1972.It is the driest place in North America with an average rainfall of onlyl.96 inches a year.Death Valley also boasts the lowest point in the westernhemisphere-Bad-water,at 85.95 meters below sea level.Death Valley got its name in 1849,when a group of emigrants werelooking for a shortcut to the gold field of California.They were given badadvice and went into the valley.Some of them were killed by the badweather and harsh road.When the rest finally walked out,they gavethearea its name by saying to it Good-bye,Death Valley.As the name might suggest,there is very little apparent vegetationwithin Death Valley.First impressions,however,can be deceiving.DeathValley includes more than 1000 species ofplants that have adapted to theharsh conditions.Death Valley is also a land of beauties.Sunrise and sunset are two ofthe most spectacular attractions.Depending on different angles,theyshow many of the areas different moods.For the best viewing,plan to bethere approximately one hour before sunset or before sunrise.Death Valley National Park is open all year round.In spite of theclimate,hiking is one of the most popular activities in Death Valley.Thesurrounding mountains produce spectacular wildflower displays alongwith snow-covered peaks,breathtaking sand dunes,abandoned minesand industrial structures.8.All the follwing statements are the most special natures of Death Valley except that.A.it has the largest number of desert plantsB.it has the hottest ground in the worldC.it is the driest place in North AmericaD.it is the lowest in the western hemisphere9.From the passage we can know that the name Death Valley comes fromthe fact that.A.no one can escape from its bad weatherB.Its too hot for any plants to grow thereC.some persons died from its terrible climate at one timeD.it is so dry that no living things can exist10.Though Death Valley has horrible living conditions,the author,thinks highly of.A.its snow-covered peaksB.its special climateC.its wild lifeD.the view of sunrise and sunset11.The purpose of this passage probably isA.telling us the danger of Death ValleyB.giving us a general introduction of Death ValleyC.encouraging us to pay a visit to Death ValleyD.describing the beauty of Death ValleyD DNew archaeological discoveries suggest that trade between Europeand Asia along the Silk Road probably began in some form manycenturies earlier than once thought.The findings,coupled with a wideningrange of scientific and historical research could add a fascinating newpage to the epic(史诗)of the Silk Road.The most surprising discovery is pieces of silk found in the hair of anEgyptian mummy from about 1000 BC,long before regular traffic on theSilk Road and at least one thousand years before silk was previouslythought to be used in Egypt.Other research may extend human activityalong this route back even further,perhaps a million years to the migrationof human ancestors into eastern Asia.The official origin of East-West trade along the road is usually placed inthe late 2nd century BC when an agent of the Chinese Emperor Wu-direturned from a dangerous secret mission（使命）across the desert intothe remote high country of Central Asia.The agent,Zhang Qian,travelledas far as Afghanistan and brought back knowledge of even more distantlands such as Persia,Syria and a place known as Lijien,perhaps Rome.Historians have called this one of the most important journeys in ancienttimes.His journey opened the way for what have been thought to be thefirst indirect contacts between the ancient worlds two superpowers,China and Rome.Chinese silk,first traded to central Asian tribes for warhorses and to the Parthian for acrobats and ostrich eggs,was soon findingits way through a network of merchants to the luxury(奢侈品)markets inRome.But the new discoveries show that Chinese silk was apparently presentin the West long before the Han emperor started organized trade over theSilk Road.The research could change thinking about the early history ofworld trade and provide insights into the mystery of just how and whenEurope and the Mediterranean lands first became aware of the gloriousculture at the other end of Eurasia.12.The word“coupled”in the first paragraph could best be replaced by.A.producedB.continuedC.doubledD.combined13.Historians have always considered Zhang Qians mission important because they believe.A.he brought back knowledge of Rome to the emperorB.he discovered the Silk RoadC.he helped establish East-West tradeD.he travelled as far as Afghanistan14.When did the official origin of East-West commerce along the Silk Road get to Persia?A.About 1000 BC.B.In the late 2nd century BC.C.A million years ago.D.In the 2nd century.15.Until recently most historians believed that trade along the Silk Road.A.originated in the 2nd century BCB.extended human migration into eastern AsiaC.began a million years agoD.primarily benefited the Egyptians第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题，每小题小题，每小题 2 2 分，共分，共 1010 分）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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。About ten percent of spending on primary and secondary educationin the United States comes from the federal government.1._Stateshave been required to show progress through yearly testing.But states say testing tells only part of the story about efforts by schoolsand students to improve.So the Obama administration has eased thelimits on states in measuring performance.2._This new measurement tool is called the Colorado GrowthModel.The idea is to show academic growth,not just achievement ontests.It combines test scores,family income levels,school size,theethnicity of the student and many other factors.3._The graph shows a schools average score on standardizedtests as well as its academic growth.On average,students enter sixth grade at WEST Denver Prepperforming below grade level.4._.The new assessment method shows that,each year,the averageWest Denver Prep student learns more math than ninety-four percent of allthe students in Colorado.5._.Josh Smith says perhaps the mostimportant thing they should learn is to believe in themselvesA.The results from schools across the state are shown online on a graph.B.Reading and writing scores also show growth.C.For ten years now,federal law has tied this spending to students performance.D.Therefore,the government feels it a great pressure.E.But three years later,most are outperforming other students across the state.F.However,the limits dont work at all.G.The western state of Colorado,for example,has a new assessment method.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 4545 分）分）第一节完型填空（共第一节完型填空（共 2020 小题，每题小题，每题 1.51.5 分，共分，共 3030 分）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。The car,running along the well-lit road now sank in darkness.I brokethe 1on purpose,2 that the driver was too tired to drive.“When doyou go back home in the evening?”“9 oclock after this 3.”“Thenwhen do you come out in the morning?”I 4 another question.“9oclock,too-just as if I worked at an office.”His 5 surprised me,because every time I ride a taxi,what I hear from the driver areonly 6that they have to work from morning till night,its hard to earnmoney theyre often7 by the police,or that their leaders are seatedlazily,8 the fruits.But this driver told me,“I find it 9to be a section chiefas I was before.I like driving just for 10.Its fortunate that I hardlydrive 11 a passenger.So I earn two or three thousand yuan a month withease.Yes,I never follow a(an)12taxi.If it goes southward,I gonorthward.If it goes along a highway,I turn into a 13 street”His words showed his 14 with his life and the pride he 15 in his job.Such feelings are so rare among people nowadays as oxygen in high 16.As an ancient saying goes,“Neither joy in material 17 nor grieve(悲痛)over personal setbacks.”How many people nowadays can show highideals by 18 living and go far with a calm mind?I couldnt helpfeeling 19 when finding such a state of mind in a stranger on a cold 20.1.A.windowB.doorC.silenceD.promise4.A.in timeB.for fearC.on conditionD.in order3.A.nightB.tripC.cycleD.process4.A.threw outB.gave awayC.made upD.led to5.A.rudenessB.confidenceC.attitudeD.easiness6.A.remarksB.requestC.suggestionsD.complaints7.A.detectedB.stoppedC.finedD.seized8.A.pickingB.tastingC.enjoyingD.choosing9.A.excitingB.satisfyingC.tiringD.disappointing10.A.freedomB.pleasureC.hobbyD.fun11.A.withoutB.withC.behindD.beside12.A.emptyB.comfortableC.newD.fashionable13.A.mainB.crowdedC.busyD.narrow14.A.intelligenceB.satisfactionC.competitionD.devotion15.A.madeB.heldC.caughtD.took16.A.buildingsB.mountainsC.skyD.heaven17.A.gainsB.concernsC.supportsD.loss18.A.specialB.happyC.simpleD.original19.A.angryB.contentC.dangerousD.curious20.A.morningB.nightC.momentD.season第二节（共第二节（共 1010 小题；每题小题；每题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Why dont birds get lost on their long flights from one place to another?Not long ago,experiments showed that birds rely 1the sun toguide them during daylight hours.But what about birds 2fly atnight?Tests with artificial stars have proved that certain night flying birdsare able to follow the stars in their long distance flights.A dove had spent its lifetime in a cage and never flown under a 3(nature)sky.Yet 4showed an inborn ability to use the stars for guidance.The birds cage 5(place)under an artificial star-filled sky.Thebird tried to fly in the same direction as that 6(take)by hisoutdoor cousin.Any change in the position of the stars caused 7change in the direction of his flight.Scientists think that doves,when 8(fly)in daylight,use thesun for guidance.But the stars are apparently their principle means ofnavigation(领航).What do they do 9the stars are hidden byclouds?
