上海市静安区2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语Word版含答案.docx

2020-2021年静安区高二下学期期末英语试卷II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Common HeroismIn a few short weeks, the world lost not one but two literary giants. Louis Cha, better known as Jin Yong, passed away on Oct. 30, and Stan Lee (17)(leave) this world on Nov. 12. While the two worked on opposite sides of the world and generally had different fan bases, they each pass on a legacy(遗产)that will continue to influence generations to come.Over 60 years ago, both Stan and Louis began their writing careers. Stan worked on comic books, creating many individuals (18)special abilities. You may know them as Marvel superheroes. Meanwhile, Louis wrote wuxia novels, (19) (combine) ancient Chinese philosophies, history and martial arts. They were completely different from each other-in story, setting, and styles, etc.but there was one thing that their characters shared, an ideal. Perhaps (20)(good) way to describe it would be by something Stan Lee said: "Another definition of a hero is someone who is concerned about other people's well-being, and will go out of his or her way to help them, (21) there is no chance of a reward. That person is indeed, without a doubt, a real superhero.There is a reason (22)so many of us wanted to grow up to be firefighters or police officers instead of lawyers or bankers. We wanted to be heroes. Sure, only some of us become firefighters or police officers, but the idea stays with us. This central philosophy of heroism as described above by Stan Lee (23)(represent) by the likes of his own Captain America and Louis Cha's Guo Jing. We simply interpret it and bring it into our everyday lives. When someone is being bullied(欺负)，you choose to stand up for them because thafs (24) Guo Jing would have done. When a stranger looks like he needs help, you ask (25), “What would Captain America do?” And you act.Comic books and wuxia novels in some sense are like fairy tales fbr an older crowd. We read them (26) (remind) of the people we want to become. Math, science and economics may help us make more money, but they don't teach us about justice, friendship and self-sacrifice. Both Stan Lee and Louis Cha stopped writing in the 1970s, but their works live on and will continue to change the way we think and act.Today, we show respect for two individuals who have made the world a better place.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. irreversible B. relatively C. model D. effect E. pioneering F. demonstrateG. lightweight H alternative I. occasionally J. upset K. presentedCIIE a Platform to Share FutureAfter over a year of preparation, the China Import International Expo (CIIE)kicked off on November 5 in Shanghai. It is the world's first import-oriented national exhibition and a (27)event in the history of international trade.Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered the keynote speech at the opening of the six-day event. "Great winds and storms may (28)a pond but not an ocean." Xi said, comparing China to a vast sea. "After 5,000 years of rials and tribulations(艰难困苦),China is still here. Looking ahead, China will be here to stay!” He called for strengthening opening-up and cooperation, saying economic globalization is an "(29)historical trend."Under the theme of “New Era, Shared Future,“ the CIIE helps countries from around the world to seize opportunities (30)by China's development in the new era. It also offers a platform fbr countries to deepen international business cooperation fbr shared prosperity and progress. The event has attracted a total of 172 countries, regions and international organizations and over 3,600 enterprises to (31)their unique products and technological achievements. More than 100 new products and technologies debuted(首次亮相)at the CIIE.Aeromobil, a Slovakia”斯洛伐克的)company which has developed the world's first "flying car,” showcased a (32)at the Expo that wowed the crowds. The vehicle, which can transform into flight mode in three minutes, provides the aviation(航空)industry with a promising (33).Conforming to(符合) automotive safety standards with(34)materials and a hybrid(混合的)electric powertrain(动力系统)，the car may allow people to realize the dream of true freedom of movement both in the air and on the road.In the exhibition area of food and agricultural products, guides from Ghana(力口纳),showed the specialities they brought to visitors, saying that Ghana*s chocolate is not only delicious, but can stand (35)high temperatures. The chocolate won't melt, even if held in hands.Although the expo itself lasted only six days, the (36)of the fair would be felt far beyond that limited amount of time. The message is loud and clear. China will not close its door to the world and it will only become more and more open.III. Reading Comprehensions Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage, there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Innovation Isn't an Idea ProblemWhen most organizations try to increase their innovation efforts, they always seem to start from the same assumption: "we need more ideas.However, innovation isn't prevented by a lack of ideas, but rather a lack of noticing the good ideas already there. Ws a 37 problem, not an idea problem.Consider a well-known example from history. Xerox developed the first personal computer, but didn't 38enough in the technology and allowed Steve Jobs and Apple to snatch the opportunity away.This isn't just a fun example of smart people and established companies being 39; it actually reflects abias(偏见)against new and creative ideas when we're faced with even small amounts of 40 .That's the implications of a study by a team of researchers led by Wharton's Jennifer Mueller. The research team dividedparticipants into two groups and created a small level of uncertainty in one group by telling them they would be qualified for additional payment based on a 41 lottery（彩票）of participants. The researchers didn*t give specifics around how their chance for additional payment would work, but it was enough to yield some feelings of uncertainly within the group.The participants were then given two tests. The first test was designed to judge their implicit perceptions（隐 式矢口觉）about creativity and practicality. Participants were shown two sets of word pairs created by combining words that reflected creativity or practicality with words that 42 a positive or negative meaning, and then were asked to select their preferred phrase. The second test was designed to specifically survey their feelings toward new, creative ideas. In this test, participants were simply asked to 43 their feelings toward creativity and practicality on a scale from I to 7.The researchers found that those exposed to a small amount of uncertainty said they 44 creativity, but actually favored the practical word pairings over the creative pairings.If such a（n） 45 bias against creativity is present in times of uncertainly, it might explain why so many 46 innovations were initially rejected. The same uncertainty that triggers the need fbr companies to innovate may also be triggering executives to be rejecting the discoveries that could help them gain a competitive 47One possible solution to this “idea killing problem is to change the 48 ideas have to move through. Instead of using the traditional hierarchy （等级制J度）to find and approve ideas the 49 process could be spread across the whole organization. That's the approach Rhode Island-based Rite-Solutions has taken for almost a decade. Rite-Solutions has set up an "idea market" on their internal website where anyone can post an idea and volunteer to work on project ideas they support. The program not only has produced huge gains for the company, but has created a（n） 50 where new ideas are recognized and developed throughout the entire company, a democratization（民主化）of recognition. 51 it's a system based on the assumption that everyone in the company already has great ideas and the market just makes them better at finding those ideas. It's not anidea-solution; it's a recognition-solution.37. A. principle38. A. engage39. A. wise40. A uncertainty41. A. conscious42. A. explained43. A. describe44. A. valued45. A. casual46. A. expensive47. A. advantage48. A staff49. A thought50. A. culture51. A After all Section BB. recognitionB. participateB. tunnyB. fancyB. randomB. discoveredB. selectB. maintainedB. negativeB. privateB. worldB. mindB. designB. impressionB. As a ruleC. predictionC. progressC. wrongC. imaginationC. deliberateC. conveyedC. recognizeC.abandonedC. originalC notableC. spiritC. crowdC. approvalC. regulationC. As a resultD. communicationD. investD. proudD. riskD. innovativeD.hidD. rateD. rejectedD. weakD. publicD. technologyD. structureD. businessD. gameD. In additionDirections: Read the following two passage. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A.B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Charlie Boice from Georgia has been crowned this year's “Papa” Hemingway at a look-alike contest. The 56-year-old retired air traffic controller won the annual competition at Sloppy Joe's Bar in Floridaa place Hemingway often visited during his time in Key West in the 1930s-on his 15th attempt.Dressed in a wool fisherman's sweater in a bid to imitate photographer Yousuf Karsh's famous portrait of the world-famous American writer, Boice looked extremely happy as he was declared winner. He was chosen as the winner by the judging committee made up of former "Papa" Hemingways, all of whom look strikingly similar. Speaking to CBS Miami, Boice said. "Winning the Hemingway Look-Alike Contest is fantastic. I feel like a champion. Hemingway was a champion.”During the contest, the 122 competitors had to take to the stage and attempt to convince the judges that they were the most similar to the "Papa" character of Hemingway, who won the Nobel Prize in literature in 1954 but committed suicide in 1961.Many did so by performing poetry or singing.The competition, which helps to raise money fbr a Hemingway Look-Alike Society-administrated college scholarship fund, is a highlight of the annual Hemingway Days festival honoring the author. Just before the competition, an unusual event Running of the Bulls took place with the look-alikes. The video made by Florida Keys News Bureau shows the white-bearded men chanting and singing as they march through Key Wesfs historic downtown with several life-sized, but fake bulls.Also on Saturday, a California community college professor won the Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition, which attracted as many as 857American and international entries. Riba Taylor of Palm Springs won the first award with her story titled "Between My Ribs." Lorian Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway's granddaughter, said Taylor displayed deep sympathy in her story to the woman who lost her love, a life changed and the power of memory.52. What did many competitors do to prove that they were the most similar to Ernest Hemingway?A. They should wear fisherman's sweaters.B. They should pay a visit to Sloppy Joe's Bar in Florida.C. They should perfbnn poetry or sing on the stage.D. They should march with several life-sized fake bulls.53. What is the significance of the annual Hemingway Days festival?A. The event takes place to raise money fbr a college scholarship fund.B. The festival is held in memory of Ernest Hemingway.C. The event takes place in honor of the Nobel Prize winners in literature.D. The festival is held in hope of passing down the local traditions.54. What can we infer from the passage?A. Many people look like Ernest Hemingway in the US.B. Bull fighting is very popular throughout the world.C. There are many people interested in writing short stories.D. Ernest Hemingway is loved and respected worldwide.(B)Before you even figured out how to walk or talk, you learned how to eat snacks. It started as a handful of Cheerios on your high-chair tray, then some Goldfish Crackers after school. By now, it's just a fact of life-who thinks twice about grabbing candy between classes or munching on chips while doing homework. In fact, if you,re anything like the average teen, you snack as often as four times a day.The top snack picks fbr teens are factory-made desserts, salty snacks, candy and fruit drinks. While unprocessed stuff like strawberries or cheese would give you what your body needs, those aren't the foods that are easy to get your hands on. Have you looked at vending machines recently? They're not exactly filled with oranges or hard-boiled eggs.One reason: There's less profit to be made on real food, so companies have invented “snack foods/ which are cheaper to make and take years to spoil.Eating fake food: You love chips and cookies. But they,re full of artificial stuff and lack nutrients you need like iron, protein and fiber. Do it right: Junky snacks are OK occasionally, but always include fruit or vegetables with every meal or snacks.Mindlessly munching: Eating constantly destroys your ability to feel hunger and fullness cues from your body. Do it right: Pause before you automatically reach for the cookies. If you don't need to refuel, have a glass of water instead.Skipping on protein: Your grocery store's snack shelves are filled with stuff that is heavy on calories but light on protein, a nutrient thafs especially filing. So you end up eating more, but still feeling unsatisfied. Do it right: Stay satisfied between meals by adding a healthy protein to your snacks, like a hard-boiled egg or cheese.Gobbling mega portions: That oversized box of candy at the movie theater has a meal's worth of calories, plus 20 teaspoons of sugar. Do it right: Choose the smallest size whenever possible, share with a friend, or eat half now and half later. Research shows you automatically eat more when snacking straight from the package, so pour snacks into a small bow before you dig in.55. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. Teens like eating snacks.B. Vending machines are full of processed stuff.C. Companies can make more money from unprocessed stuffYou'll eel unsatisfied without adding a healthy protein to your snacks.56. The writer suggests teens.A. eating chips and cookies day after day.B