2020-2021学年北京市丰台区高二（下）期末英语试卷.pdf

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1、2020-2021学年北京市丰台区高二(下)期末英语试卷第一部分知识运用(共两节30分)第 一 节 完 形 填 空(共1小题；每小题1.5分，共15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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1.(15 分)Passing Happiness onI was standing in the checkout line behind a woman who looked to be in her 60s.When itwas her turn to pay,the cashier asked her how she was doing

2、.The woman looked(1),shook her head and said,Not so good.My husband justlost his job.I dont know how I get through the days.My heart ached.I wanted to(2)but didnt know how.Should I offer to pay for hergroceries?As I walked into the parking lot,I saw the woman returning her shopping cart.Iremembered

3、something in my purse that I thought could help her.lt wasnt a handful of cash,(3)maybe it would make her life better.My heart pounded as I(4)the woman.Excuse me,I heard what you said just now.lt sounds like youre going through a really(5)time right now.Im so sorry.Id like to give you something.0 I

4、handed her the smallcard from my purse.When the woman read the card,she began to(6).And through her tears,she said：You have no idea how much this means to me.”I was a little(7)by her reply.Having never done anything like this before,I didntknow what kind of(8)I might receive.All I could think to say

5、 was：Would it be OK togive you a hug?After we embraced,we said good-bye.The words on the card：You Matter.1 1A few weeks earlier,a colleague gave me a similar card as(9)for a difficult task Iwas doing.When I read the card,I felt a warm glow spread inside of me.Deeply touched,Iordered my own box of Yo

6、u Matter cards and started(10)them.(1)A.calmB.boredC.downD.shy(2)A.checkB.helpC.learnD.prove(3)A.butB.andC.soD.or(4)A.visitedB.pushedC.approached.protected(5)A.luckyB.hardC.wonderfulD.busy(6)A.countB.complainC.cryD.apologize(7)A.excitedB.scaredC.disappointed.surprised(8)A.supportB.prizeC.attention.r

7、eaction(9)A.encouragementB.benefitC.trust.appreciation(10)A.playingB.sharingC.designing.collecting第二节 语法填空(共1小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。2.(15 分)ANowadays,some companies offer genetic testing for childrens talents.A large number ofparents have been a

8、ttracted to it.They are eager to know what talents their(1 )(child)may have in the future.The process is simple.Every child(2)(provide)a sample of blood.After(3)(test)，each of the children is givena report showing their possible talents.Is genetic testing reliable?Some scientists say thatmore eviden

9、ce is needed.BEarth is home to millions of different species.Some can be very small,like bacteria andviruses,which are so small that we cannot s e e(4)(t h e y)wi t h only our eyes.Bycontrast,the largest animal species so far found on our planet is the blue whale,(5)can grow up to almost 30 meters i

10、n length.The toughest species is probably the water bear.Thistiny organism can survive temperatures from 150 to a below freezing-272.(6)(survive)in their environment,each species has developed its own unique physicalcharacteristics.CEtenesh Diro had almost completed two thirds of the 3000 m long-dis

11、tance runningwhen she was knocked down(7)some other competitors.She fell and her rightshoe(8)(start)to come off.One after the other,the runners overtook her.Shethrew the shoe away to get up(9)(quick).Running the rest of the race withjust one shoe on and her right foot bare raised a big cheer for her

12、.Luckily,she(10)(give)a chance to compete in the final.Losing a shoe didnt keep her from taking part.This isthe true spirit of sport.第二部分阅读理解(共两节38分)第 一 节(共 4 小题；每小题8 分，共 28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。3.(8 分)Dear Sis,How have you been?Im having a good time on my holiday in

13、Shangri-La.It is thename of a city in Yunnan,China.I decided to come here because I wanted to experience the realShangri-La for myself,even if it*s different from the paradise we read about in the book.Sofar,I really like it here.On Monday,I left Lhasa at noon,and after changing flights once,I reach

14、ed Shangri-La at eight in the evening.That night,I was so tired that I had a quick bite to eat and thencrashed at the hotel.Yesterday,I went to the Potatso National Park.The park covers such a wide area that theticket for the park includes a bus tour,as it is the only way to see all the major sites

15、in oneday.Just to give you an idea of how large the place is,imagine a park that spans across vastforests,wetlands,lakes,meadows,and several villagesiOn the bus,I made friends with thepassengers around me,and they said that I had definitely picked the right season to visit thepark.The autumn scenery

16、,they said,would be absolutely picture-perfect.On top of its beautiful scenery,the park is also famous for its rich biological diversity.Didyou know that Potatso makes up less than one percent of Chinas total land area,but it containsmore than 20 percent of the countrys plant and animal species?I ev

17、en saw two black-neckedcranes(鹤)at the picturesque Bita LakeJBita Lake is absolutely my favorite place inPotatso.Just imagine,a beautiful lake,blue skies,majestic mountains,and golden trees allaround me.Spending time there can be an amazing experience,which gives me a good rest.Tomorrow,I am going h

18、iking at the Tiger Leaping Gorge.Fingers crossed that there willbe good weather!Anyway,I need to get some sleep now since tomorrows going to be a longday,but TH tell you all about it when I get back!Love,Chris(1)When Chris said that he ucrashed in Paragraph 2,it means that he.A.had a stomachacheB.go

19、t into an accidentC.fell asleep very quicklyD.hit something while moving(2)Chris visited the Potatso National Park by bus because.A.the park is too largeB.the bus ticket is freeC.the weather wasnt goodD.he wanted to make friends(3)Bita Lake is Chris*favorite place because.A.living there can make him

20、 relaxedB.various plants can be found thereC.ifs a great place to take picturesD.its good for the cranes to live(4)Why did Chris write the letter?A.To teach Sis to make a travel plan.B.To invite Sis to join in his journey.C.To share his great time in Shangri-La.D.To introduce a famous park in Yunnan

21、.4.(6 分)The day I heard that the Rainbow Bookstore was closing after 50 years of business,I washeartbroken.The bookstore,which was a famous fixture in the neighborhood,was a placewhere anyone could visit and connect through their love of books.When I hurried to the store,I saw that the books were al

22、ready being packed into boxes.Ihad a long chat with Casey,the stores elderly owner.Sighing deeply,he told me how it wasbecoming difficult to run an independent bookstore.Most young people preferred reading c-books on tablets.More and more customers were being attracted by chain stores and onlinedisc

23、ounts.!tried to think of some words of sympathy,but I had to admit that the RainbowBookstore couldnt stay in business much longer.A few months later,I was back in the neighborhood during my spring break vacation andwas surprised to see that the Rainbow Bookstore was still there and open for business

24、.Itsoutside surface hadnt changed,but inside it was like a different world.In one area,a bookreading was being delivered.Nearby customers were gathering around shelves selling books,posters and other best-seller-themed gifts.The large board in the comer had been replacedby a big screen,where custome

25、rs*comments on the month*s best-seller were beingdisplayed.Clearly,the Rainbow Bookstore was in good,creative hands.I was told that the community had decided to work together on a campaign to save theRainbow Bookstore.The campaign had been led by Jennifer Oakley,a saleswoman who hadgrown up in the n

26、eighborhood and who had now taken over the bookstore from Casey.Under Jenifers leadership,the bookstore was being turned into a place for literature-loving members of the community to get together.lt had a cafe selling organic food,and therewere now more community events such as book readings,poetry

27、 recitals and even jazzconcerts and movie nights,where people could gather to share an experience that couldnt bedownloaded.Fm so pleased to see that creativity has brought the old bookstore into the 21st century!(1)The Rainbow Bookstore was closing mainly because.A.Casey was too old to run itB.peop

28、le lost interest in readingC.it couldnt meet the customers*needsD.Jennifer Oakley opened a new bookstore(2)In the new Rainbow Bookstore,customers cannot.A.read and buy booksB.design posters and giftsC.read book comments on a screenD.take part in community activities(3)Which could be the best title o

29、f the passage?A.A New ChapterB.A Valuable LessonC.The Latest Best-sellerD.The Warm Community5.(8 分)The Teenage BrainParents,teachers,and others who deal closely with teenagers know how difficult theadolescent years can be.Teenagers have always been known to do wild,even dangerous,things.This was tho

30、ught to be due to the foolishness of youth1.Now,brain-imagingtechnology allows scientists to study the physical development of the brain in more detail thanever before.Their discoveries have led to a new theory of why teens act this way.Recently,scientists discovered that though our brains are almos

31、t at their full size by theage of six,they are far from fully developed.Only during adolescence do our brains truly”growupn.During this time,they go through great changes,like a computer system beingupgraded.This upgrade was once thought to be finished by about age 12.Now,scientists haveconcluded th

32、at our brains continue to change until age 25.Such changes make us better atbalancing impulses with following rules.But a still-developing brain does this clumsily：Theresult,scientists claim,is the unpredictable behavior seen in teenagers.The studies confirm that teens are more likely to take risks

33、and behave in extremeways.Fortunately,the news isnt all negative.As brain scientist B.J.Casey points out,the teenbrain inspires such behavior in order to help teens prepare for adult life.One way the brain does this is by changing the way teens measure risk andreward.Researchers found that when teen

34、s think about rewards,their brains release more of thechemicals that create pleasure than an adult brain would.Researchers believe this makes the rewards seem more important than the risks,andmakes teens feel the excitement of new experiences more keenly than adults do.Research into the structure of

35、 the teen brain also found that it makes social connectionsseem especially rewarding.As such,teens have an intense need to meet new people.Scientistssuggest this is because as teens,we begin to realize our peers may one day control the worldwe live in.Because it is still developing,a teen brain can

36、change to deal with newsituations.So,it connects social rewards with even more pleasure.In this way,the brainencourages teens to have a wide circle of friends,which is believed to make us more successfulin life.Unfortunately,this hunt for greater rewards can sometimes lead teens to make baddecisions

37、.However,it also means that teens are more likely,and less afraid,to try new thingsor to be independent.The scientists findings suggest that in the long run,the impulses of theteen brain are what help teens leave their parents,care and live their own lives successfully.(1)What can we know about our

38、brains from Paragraph 2?A.Theyre far from being their full size.B.A teen brain can cause unexpected behaviors.C.They have finished upgrading by about age 12.D.A teen brain is better than an adult brain at following rules.(2)What leads teens to meet new people?A.The fear of being alone.B.The need to

39、control others.C.The desire to leave home sooner.D.The excitement of new experiences.(3)The author probably agrees that.A.parents*care helps enlarge teens*friend circleB.teens extreme behaviors can benefit their adult lifeC.the way the teen brain works makes risks less excitingD.teens are less delig

40、hted than adults when getting prizes(4)The authors purpose in writing the passage is to.A.describe how the teen brain grow upB.compare teen brains with adult brainsC.explain why teens act in extreme waysD.introduce the brain imaging technology6.(6 分)Art&TechnologyThink art”.What comes to your mind?I

41、s it Greek or Roman sculptures in the Louvre,orChinese paintings in the Palace Museum?Or maybe,just maybe,its a dancing pattern oflights?The artworks by American artist Janet Echelman look like colorful floating clouds whenthey are lit up at night.Visitors to one of her artworks in Vancouver could n

42、ot only enjoylooking at it,they could also interact with it-literally.They did this by using their phones tochange its colors and patterns.Exhibits such as these are certainly new and exciting,but arethey really art?Whatever your opinion,people have been expressing their thoughts and ideas through a

43、rtfor thousands of years.To do this,they have used a variety of tools and technologies.YetMichelangelo and others have been labelled as artists rather than Htechniciansu.This meansthat art and technology have always been seen as two very separate things.Today,however,technological advances have led

44、to a combination of art andtechnology.As a result,the art world is changing greatly.Now art is more accessible to us thanever before.Take for example one of Chinas most famous paintings from the Song Dynasty,Along the River During the Qingning Festival.As this artwork is rarely on display,people hav

45、esometimes queued up to six hours for a chance to see it.Once in front of the painting,they onlyhave limited time to spend taking in its five meters of scenes along the Bian River inBianjing.Thanks to technology however,millions more people have been able to experience adigital version of this paint

46、ing.Three-dimensional(3D)animation means that viewers cansee the characters move around.They can also watch as the different scenes change fromdaylight into nighttime.The art-tech combination is also changing our concepts(概 念)of nart and theartist1 2 3.Not only can we interact with art,but also take

47、 part in its creation.With newtechnological tools at our fingertips,more and more people are exploring their creativesides.The result has been exciting new art forms,such as digital paintings and videos.(1)What is the main purpose of the first two paragraphs?A.To criticize the new forms of art exhib

48、its.B.To lead readers to review how art develops.C.To draw readers1 attention to what can be called“art”.D.To compare the differences between eastern and western art.(2)The author mentions Along the River During the Qingming Festival to show that.A.the old way of displaying artworks is out of dateB.

49、artworks can be recreated with the help of technologyC.art-tech combination changes the viewers into creatorsD.technology makes viewers appreciate classics more easily(3)According to the passage,the author might agree that.A.it is hard to recognize the difference between art and technologyB.technolo

50、gy has improved the quantity and quality of artworksHowever,the increase in the amount and variety of art produced has also raised questionsover its overall quality,Can a video of someone slicing a tomato played in slow motion reallybe called art?Similarly,such developments are making the line betwe