黑龙江省大庆中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语含答案.pdf

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1、 20202021 学年度高二下学期期末考试 英语试题 考试时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分 第一部分：单项选择题（每题 2 分，共 30 分）1.Would you mind me _ here?A.Sitting B.sit C.to sit D.sat 2.After his third film,his career of film performance _.A.took up B.took off C.took over D.took in 3._ good weather it is today!Why not go for an outing?A.What B.How C.

2、What a D.How a 4.This is the second time that I _ your hometown.A.will visit B.visit C.have visited D.had visited 5.With winter _,the weather is becoming increasingly cold.A.approaches B.approached C.is approaching D.approaching 6.This morning he has tried every way possible to _ the manager of that

3、 company.A.contact B.contact with C.get into contact D.in contact with 7.How did the students react _ the conclusion that iron has a slow reaction _ water?A.to,to B.to,with C.with,to D.on,to 8.He used to _ play games on the Internet,but now he is used to _ before sleeping.A.play,read B.playing,readi

4、ng C.play,reading D.playing,read 9.He has a large house in the suburb,which is twice _ mine.A.as large than B.as larger as C.largest than D.the size of 10._ with the book bought last week,this one is more interesting.A.Comparing B.Compared C.Compare D.To compare 11.There are _ number of books in the

5、 library and _ number of them is increasing.A.a,a B.the,a C.a,the D.the,the 12.Miss Shens methods of teaching are nothing like _ of the teachers at my Junior High school.A.that B.this C.ones D.those 13.Concentrate your mind on English,_ you wont master the language.A.or B.and C.so D.but 14._ he work

6、s,_ progress hell make in the future.A.The more careful,the more B.The more carefully,the more C.The more carefully,the most D.The most careful,the most 15.To my _,the _ news also made the family and their neighbors _.A.amaze,amazing,amazed B.amazed,amazing,amaze C.amazement,amazing,amazed D.amazeme

7、nt,amazed,amazing 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节：（共 15 小题；每题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，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。A July 20,2021 marks the 52th anniversary of the first moon landing.The National Space Center will provide you with super-sizes pace experiences:a giant Earth model,a domed planetariu

8、m(穹顶天文台）and a 42-meter rocket tower.Its all under cover so its a good place to visit on a rainy day.Ticket Its not cheapadult$15,5-to-16-year-olds$12but once youve paid you can revisit as many times as you want in a year,and admission is free for kids under five.Opening hours 10 am4 pm Monday to Fri

9、day,10 am5 pm weekends and school holidays.What about lunch?The Boosters Cafe serves reasonably priced hot and cold snacks and drinks at the foot of the centers two rockets.The cafe offers vegetarian(素食的）option too.Exit through the gift shop?Its stocked with souvenirs including books,games and teles

10、copes.Some are quite pricey.The gift shop is the first thing you pass on entry and also the last thing you see as you leave.16.What gifts can you buy in the Center?A.Rockets.B.Telescopes.C.Pencils.D.Earth models.17.What can you learn about the National Space Center?A.It is free for kids under 6.B.It

11、 has two gift shops.C.It is vegetarian-friendly.D.It is open at night in holidays.18.What is this passage mainly about?A.Holiday plans.B.Space experiences.C.Suggestions for visiting the Center.D.Information about the Center B The next time you find an excuse to abandon your ambition,think of Chris N

12、ikic.On November 7,2020,21-year-old Chris Nikic made history as the first person with Down Syndrome to attempt and complete an Ironman.Organized by the World Triathlon Corporation,it requires athletes to swim 2.4 miles,bike 112 miles,and run a full 26.2-mile marathonin under 17 hours!The event,which

13、 took place in Panama City,Florida,began early in the morning with a two-lap swim in the Gulf of Mexico.Chris,who was tied to his coach for safety,completed the course well within 2 hour,20-minute timelimit.The 112-mile bike ride,which Chris rode alone,proved a little more challenging.Not accustomed

14、 to drinking water while riding,he was forced to make multiple stops.To make matters worse,the young athlete was attacked by an army of red ants whose nest he accidentally stepped on during a break.He also had a bleeding knee after crashing while speeding downhill.Despite these setbacks,Chris manage

15、d to complete the lap before the 5:30 pm cut-off time.The competitions final challenge-a two-lap 26.2-mile run along the waterfrontstarted smoothly.However,Chris was tired out by the tenth mile.But with encouragement from his coach and cheering bystanders,the youngster somehow managed to cross the f

16、inish line in 16 hours,46 minutes,and 9 secondsalmost 15 minutes under the 17-hour timelimit.Chris is no stranger to overcoming challenges.Born with two holes in his heart,he underwent surgery at just five months old.He was too weak to walk independently until he was four.Due to his Down Syndrome,ev

17、ery expert his parents spoke to focused on the limitations rather than the possibilities.To Chris,this race was more than just a finish line and celebration of victory.Its about being an example to other kids and families that face similar barriers.19.What does the underlined part“an Ironman”in para

18、graph 1 refer to?A.A competition.B.An organization.C.A person.D.An artwork.20.Which of the following best describes Chriss bike ride experience?A.Romantic.B.Eventful.C.Pleasant.D.Smooth.21.What does the author intend to do in paragraph 5?A.Stimulate readers interest.B.Introduce a new topic.C.Summari

19、ze the previous paragraphs.D.Add some background information.22.What can we learn from Chriss story?A.Winning is everything.B.No dream is unachievable.C.Life is full of choices.D.Misfortune is a barrier to success.C Like people,plants experience stress.And also,like people,the response to that stres

20、s can determine success.Bad environmental conditions,such as drought,flood,heat and other stresses,affect yields more than crop pests and diseases.We are trying to find a way to equip plants with the ability to tolerate（容忍）environmental stress and maintain（保持）high yields,said Stephen Howell,a profes

21、sor of genetics and cell biology.Plant cells produce proteins and ship them to different parts of the cell.Under normal conditions,these proteins are folded into their normal,healthy structures as they are produced.When a plant is under stress,its cells produce poorly folded or unfolded proteins.The

22、n a built-in system senses this and“sets off an alarm in the cell,said Howell.In response to the alarm,another protein(IRE1)starts working and creates a different process which activates（激起）the stress response genes whose products bring about defensive measures that help the plant survive.“As it tur

23、ns out,responses that are activated under stress conditions actually inhibit the growth of plants,said Howell.“This allows them to preserve their energy to survive the stress conditions.For plants in the wild,this response is a help for survival,he said.In production of agriculture crops,however,thi

24、s response reduces yields.You dont want crop plants to stop growing,Howell said.“You want them to continue to grow and produce even though they are under stress.“With the new understanding of this stress response,the next step may be to silence the alarm system,”said Howell.“What may be important is

25、 to disable some of these stress responses.That may make the plant more productive under stress conditions,”23.According to the text,what causes an alarm in the plant cells?A.The folded proteins.B.The changed proteins.C.The defensive measures.D.The stress response genes.24.What does the energy prese

26、rved in the plants under stress conditions do?A.It helps the plants to survive.B.It helps to maintain high yields.C.It keeps the plants growing.D.It helps to produce proteins.25.Which of the following is closest to the meaning of the underlined word“inhibit in paragraph 5?A.Start.B.Continue.C.Promot

27、e,D.Prevent.26.How does Howell intend to make crop plants maintain high yields under stress conditions?A.By making crop plants keep more energy.B.By making crop plants stop growing.C.By making the alarm system stop working.D.By making the alarm system respond quickly.D Camping is a good way to spend

28、 time along with your kids and to show them how wonderful nature can be.Through camping,children can discover new things about nature,such as flowers,birds,and other small animals.Camping gives kids time to get away from all the electronics(电子）of todays culture.So it is necessary to plan exciting an

29、d enjoyable family camping trips with your children while they are young.When planning your family camping trip,consider the activities your kids like:games,hiking,swimming,boating,bicycling,etc.Select a camping place that has some of the activities the kids are interested in.Meal planning is an imp

30、ortant part of your camping trip.Plan the meals together,and kids love to choose what they want to eat.When starting to pack for your trip,let the kids pack their own items(物品).Each person should have his/her own sleeping bag with a luggage bag to put it in.Personal items should be packed with their

31、 sleeping bags.Encourage the kids to put their items in a certain place and always return it when they have finished using it.When you have arrived at your campsite,make all the camping activities a family activity,which will help children to realize how important team-work is.Everyone can have his/

32、her own job setting up the campsite.Meal time can be a fun time.So let the older ones help with the cooking on your outdoor camping stove while the younger ones get the picnic table ready.27.Which of the following is the best place for a family camping?A.A place covered with forests.B.A place with a

33、 river and wild animals.C.A place where kids can find various foods they like.D.A place which provides many interesting activities.28.What does the author advise parents to do while planning a family camping trip?A.Encourage the children to take care of their own things.B.Keep the children away from

34、 animals.C.Take more food to meet the childrens need.D.Let the children learn by watching.29.When at the campground,it is necessary to A.allow the children to cook B.give children enough time to play C.make everyone have work to do D.keep the picnic table full of food 30.For whom is the passage most

35、 probably written?A.Teachers.B.Parents.C.Kids.D.Teenagers.第二节：阅读七选五（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。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to make friends at a new school Starting at a new school can be difficult.Everything seems to be difficult,and you dont even know where to go for your own classes.3

36、1 However,if you use these skills,you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.Be yourself.32 If some people dont accept you,theyre not the kind of friends you need.People often stay together because they have similar interests.For example,someone who does a lot of sports may make frien

37、ds with those who also run or swim a lot.33 Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school.If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad,do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you.Also,remember to be as helpful as possible!Believe in yourself

38、.A smile goes a long way.When you walk in the halls,dont keep your eyes on the floor.Raise your head and make eye contact with other people,34 Introduce yourself.Tell them your name and where youre from.Remember peoples names.You like it when people use your name,and so do other people.35 Besides,as

39、k them in a kind way if they have a nickname(绰号).Youd be surprised at how often this might come in handy.A.Be friendly to others.B.Join in after-school activities you like.C.Making new friends can be hard,too.D.Never change who you are to try to fit in.E.If you see someone you know,smile or say“Hi”.

40、F.People may become angry if you just begin by sayingHey”each time.G.Dont sit at the back of the classroom where other people dont notice you!第三部分：英语知识运用（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）Last year I decided to do some volunteer work.I began to 36 on the Internet and discovered Voluntee

41、r USA.Three months later I 37 myself on a plane to Phoenix,Arizona.I was 38 at the thought of living with loads of new people for three months.However,within fifteen minutes of 39 ,my worries had gone.Everyone was so 40 and like-minded that it was very 41 to feel at home.I was sent to the Coronado N

42、ational Forest for my first 8-day 42 .We had to 43 everything we needed and walk three miles to where we worked.It may not seem like a 44 way but in 35 C heat and with a heavy pack,my legs were on fire.My job was to 45 a stairway out of rock.This 46 climbing up and down the side of a mountain inhabi

43、ted(栖息）by mountain lions,although I should say they were only heard,never 47 .Three days later,a beautiful stairway came into being.The 48 of knowing that my 49 will be on that mountainside for years to come is massive.But on the last night we were 50 in a thunderstorm.I woke up at midnight to find

44、a swimming pool in my tent.The temperature was close to 51 .I had to spend the rest of the night trembling in the only 52 part of my tent.53 ,I suffered a lot.But I know whatever I have to face in my life I was there and I 54 .I think I am much 55 for having taken part in the project.36.A.calculate

45、B.negotiate C.advertise D.research 37.A.imagined B.introduced C.enjoyed D.found 38.A.annoyed B.surprised C.scared D.excited 39.A.arriving B.sleeping C.thinking D.walking 40.A.confident B.friendly C.energetic D.curious 41.A.funny B.good C.lucky D.easy 42.A.tour B.project C.campaign D.course 43.A.drop

46、 B.make C.carry D.buy 44.A.nice B.safe C.long D.quick 45.A.build B.test C.clean D.guard 46.A.helped B.ended C.allowed D.meant 47.A.hunted B.trained C.seen D.fed 48.A.satisfaction B.ambition C.expectation D.intention 49.A.work B.memory C.record D.story 50.A.left B.caught C.attacked D.separated 51.A.b

47、oiling B.average C.normal D.freezing 52.A.tidy B.dry C.new D.soft 53.A.By the way B.Regardless of that C.Needless to say D.In either case 54.A.survived B.resisted C.escaped D.recovered 55.A.smarter B.stronger C.happier D.busier 第二节：语法填空（共 10 空 每个空填正确 1.5 分，满分 15 分）Alice Thompson is a girl from Sydne

48、y,Australia.She had her first long-distance train ride at the age of 18.Together 56 a friend,she got on the famous Ghan train in Sydney and got off in Alice Springs.For the few hundred kilometers of the journey,the scenery was very 57 (colour).During the two days and nights,they ate meals cooked by

49、experts and saw fields,desert and 58 (abandon)farms.In the daytime,Alice talked to other passengers and read some books.At night she watched the stars in the sky，59 shone like diamonds.The famous train is called the Ghan.60 is short for Afghanistan.A long time ago,Australians wanted to travel to the

50、 middle of their country,so they 61 (bring)some trained camels from Afghanistan 62 (carry)food and other supplies and returned with food and other 63 (produce).They did this 64 the 1920s.Then the government built 65 new railway line and took the place of the camels.They didnt deed the camels any mor