甘肃省金昌市第一中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题.docx

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1、20202021学年第二学期期末考试高二英语本试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5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。ARed Tourism Sites in ShanghaiThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the munist Party of China （CPC）. Many Chinese people are planning to visit red tourism attra

2、ctions in the ing summer vacation. The following are some red tourism sites in Shanghai.Former Site of the Editorial Department of New YouthRevolutionary magazine New Youth, which created the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement, was established by Chen Duxiu in S

3、hanghai in 1915. The editorial office moved to Beijing in 1917 when Chen Duxiu was head of liberal arts at Peking University but moved back to Shanghai three years later.Address: No. 2, 100 Nanchang Road, Huangpu districtFormer Residence of Chen WangdaoThis threestory building was the home of famous

4、 scholar and educator Chen Wangdao. In 1920, Chen pleted the first Chinese translation of The munist Manifesto（共产党宣言）.He also served as President of Fudan University from 1952 to 1977.Address: 51 Guofu Road, Yangpu districtHuangpu Wharf （码头）Huangpu Wharf in Yangpu district was the place for about 65

5、0 Chinese students who headed to France from March 1919 to December 1920 to further their studies. They included Zhou Enlai, later the first premier of the Peopled Republic of China, and Deng Xiaoping, later the leader of the PRC.Address: 32 Qinhuangdao Road, Yangpu districtThe Memorial of the Site

6、of the First National Congress of the munist Party of ChinaThe twostory building was pleted in 1920 as the residence of CPC founding member Li Hanjun. On July 23, 1921, thirteen members held their first national congress of the munist Party of China here, marking the birth of the Party.删除：把多余的词用斜线（）

7、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。Dear Tom,Im very happy to hearing from you. How is anything going? I really miss you. You ask me about my New Year plans in the last letter. They are as follows:First, I will study hard than before because I want to admitted in

8、to a key university. I will work hard at school or finish my homework at the home. Besides, I will lead a healthy life by exercising regular and keeping a healthy diet. In the same time, Til spend more time with my family and friend. It can make me feel relaxed and happy.Yours sincerely,Li Hua第二节书面表

9、达（满分30分）67.假定你是李华，你校学生会正招聘英语节主持人（host）,请你用英语给负责学生会的老师写一封申请 信，内容包括：1 .写信目的；2.自己的优势；3.表达期望。注意：L写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Sir/Madam,Yours,Li Hua20202021学年第二学期期末考试高二英语答案版本试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5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。ARed Tourism Sites in Sha

10、nghaiThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the munist Party of China （CPC）. Many Chinese people are planning to visit red tourism attractions in the ing summer vacation. The following are some red tourism sites in Shanghai.Former Site of the Editorial Department of New YouthRevolu

11、tionary magazine New Youth, which created the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement, was established by Chen Duxiu in Shanghai in 1915. The editorial office moved to Beijing in 1917 when Chen Duxiu was head of liberal arts at Peking University but moved back to Sha

12、nghai three years later.Address: No. 2, 100 Nanchang Road, Huangpu districtFormer Residence of Chen WangdaoThis threestory building was the home of famous scholar and educator Chen Wangdao. In 1920, Chen pleted the first Chinese translation of The munist Manifesto（共产党宣言）.He also served as President

13、of Fudan University from 1952 to 1977.Address: 51 Guofu Road, Yangpu districtHuangpu Wharf （码头）Huangpu Wharf in Yangpu district was the place for about 650 Chinese students who headed to France from March 1919 to December 1920 to further their studies. They included Zhou Enlai, later the first premi

14、er of the Peopled Republic of China, and Deng Xiaoping, later the leader of the PRC.Address: 32 Qinhuangdao Road, Yangpu districtThe Memorial of the Site of the First National Congress of the munist Party of ChinaThe twostory building was pleted in 1920 as the residence of CPC founding member Li Han

15、jun. On July 23, 1921, thirteen members held their first national congress of the munist Party of China here, marking the birth of the Party.Address: 76 Xingye Road, Huangpu district1. When did the editorial office of New Youth return to Shanghai?A. In 1915.B. In 1919.C. In 1920D. In 1921.2. What do

16、 we know about Chen Wangdao according to the text?A. He established the New Youth magazine.B. He first translated The munist Manifesto into Chinese.C. He went to France for further study.D. He held the first national congress of the CPC.3. Which site was the birthplace of the munist Party of China?A

17、. Former Site of the Editorial Department, of New Youth.B. Former Residence of Chen Wangdao.C. Huangpu Wharf.D. The Memorial of the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC.【答案】l.C 2. B 3.DBAn unpleasant smell floated into my nose as the bowl of fried stinky tofu （臭豆腐）settled on to my grandmot

18、her dinner table. I immediately sat back. The smell ruined my appetite, and I pushed the dish away.Its supposed to stink. Just give it a try!” my grandmother said.Holding my breath, I unwillingly took a bite. To my surprise, the tofu beneath the fried skin was warm, soft, and mouthwatering. Since th

19、en, whenever I visited my grandmother house, I would rush to the kitchen for the stinky tofu with excitement. Thus, stinky tofu became more than a household tradition. It became my favorite dish.Along with the stinky tofu, I would meet my Uncle Chan on every visit. As an immature boy, I never unders

20、tood my uncles condition of Down syndrome （唐氏综合征）.He was an unfriendly and terrible creature in my eyes. He constantly walked around the house, talking to himself. Whenever he appeared, I would run away in fear.However, one day, my view about my uncle suddenly changed. I was just getting out of my b

21、ed when I heard soft steps approaching. It was my uncle. My muscles froze. He slowly sat next to me and touched my face gently, as am other would stroke （抚摸）a baby. A wide smile emerged from his blank expression. How beautiful his smile was! I could not help but smile back. My fear disappeared gradu

22、ally, and my muscles relaxed. For the first time, I could see softness and warmth in his eyes.My uncle very much resembles stinky tofu. Stinky tofu smells unpleasant on the outside, yet feels warm and soft in the inside. Like stinky tofu, my uncles Down syndrome made me keep my distance at first. Ye

23、t, I learned that deep inside, he is harmless and has a loving nature.Some people tend to look down upon disabled people and regard them as unfit for a regular life. As I was unable to see through the outer surface of the tofu, these people are unable to see through the surface of prejudice （偏见）.Asa

24、 result, they judge the disabled with one glance.The outside and inside of the stinky tofu exist as two extremely different worlds. Perhaps that is what makes it such a tasty dish. Not only is it delicious, stinky tofu offers a valuable lesson: never judge people at first glance, for true beauty es

25、from the inside.4. Why did stinky tofu bee the authors favorite dish?A. It was related to family tradition.B.His appetite for food had increased.C. Grandma encouraged him to try it.D.It turned out to be quite delicious.5. What did the author think of his uncle at first?A. He was a quiet person.B.He

26、was a strange creature.C. He was an immature man.D.He was an energetic guy.6. The parison between stinky tofu and the authors uncle serves to.A. describe a childhood memoryB.analyze the family relationshipC. highlight the nature of Uncle ChanD.introduce a traditional Chinese food7. What does the aut

27、hor mainly want to tell us in the passage?A. We shouldnt judge a person by his appearance.B. A persons taste changes overtime.C. Blood is thicker than water.D. You are what you eat.【答案】4.D5. B 6. C 7. ACWhether for a special holiday, as a way of showing gratitude or just a way of letting someone kno

28、w you care, gift giving is a universal custom Though the purpose may be similar from place to place, traditions vary widely from one country to the next. A behavior that shows respect in one place might be considered offensive somewhere else. Take a look at unique gifting traditions from around the

29、world.Here in the US, a set of kitchen knives seems like the perfect gift idea for a wedding. However, in certain European countries like Germany, people believe that a knife presented as a gift will cut off your friendship. There is a way to break it: Tie a coin to the knife or gift box. The receiv

30、er then returns the coin to you as a “payment” to remove the bad luck.Theres a wellknown Italian wedding tradition where the groom*s （新郎）tie is cut into a number of tiny pieces. Wedding guests can then buy these tie pieces in exchange fbr cash. It*s a fiin way to give money to the new couple that le

31、aves guests with a wedding souvenir.As left hands are considered unclean in Indian culture, behaviors such as touching, passing money, or giving gifts are to be done with the right hand. Different from some other cultures , an odd number （奇数）of things or currency represents good luck. For example, 1

32、1 should be given rather than 10.In Zimbabwe, it is mon to directly ask for a gift. When you receive a gift without asking for it, even if the givers family is poor, its the worst way to reject the offering. Also, expressing thanks with actions is better than giving thanks orally （口 头地）.These may in

33、clude jumping up and down, dancing, or whistling.8. What does the underlined word “offensive“ in paragraph 1 refer to?A. Rude.B. Creative.C. Suitable.D. Caring.9. How do people prevent friendship breaking down when giving gifts like knives?A. The guests cut the grooms tie into pieces.B. The receiver

34、 returns the coin to the giver.C. The giver gives gifts with the right hand.D. The receiver expresses thanks by dancing.10. What can we learn about the gift giving in Zimbabwe?A. It is not proper to ask for a gift directly.B. Its better to reject a gift from a poor family.C. One can express thanks b

35、y writing letters.D. Showing gratitude with actions is better than words.11. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. The Way of Showing GratitudeB. A Fun Behavior to Respect PeopleC. Various Gift Giving TraditionsD. A Special Custom of Gift Giving【答案】8.A9. B 10. D 11. CDAs COVID19 continues to

36、 spread among humans around the world, conservationists （环境保护主义者）arewarning of its possible danger to another group: Africas endangered mountain gorillas （大猩猩）.Congos Virunga National Park is home to about 30 percent of the world*s mountain gorillas.The park is closed until June 1 because scientists

37、 believe the gorillas may be able to catch COVID19. Mountain gorillas can get some diseases that humans get. A simple cold can kill a gorilla, says the Worldwide Fund for Nature. That is why park visitors are not allowed to get too close to gorillas. Rules call for a 7meter distance between gorillas

38、 and humans.Conservationists have weled the decision. Paula Kahumbu leads the Kenyabased conservation group WildlifeDirect. She says that “every possible effort must be made“ to protect mountain gorillas because so few are left in the wild.Gladys KalemaZikusoka is the leader of the Ugandabased Conse

39、rvation Through Public Health. She noted a study done this year by her organization and Ohio University. She said the study showed that the rule separating gorillas and tourists was not effective.KalemaZikusoka said the study showed that the sevenmeter rule was useless almost every time a group of v

40、isitors entered the park. She said visitors were responsible for that about sixty percent of the time. In the other cases, it was the gorillas that moved too close to the humans.Uganda has not announced a shutdown of gorilla park tourism. However, the number of visitors from Europe and other places

41、has sharply reduced.Mountain gorillas have been listed as endangered since 1996.But their population is now growing. Tourism brings much foreign money into Rwanda and Uganda. The money got from tourism is important in efforts to protect mountain gorillas. Officials can use it to help local munities.

42、 Some observers worry a fall in tourism during the COVID19 crisis （危机）could endanger gorillas.12. Why is the Congos Virunga National Park closed?A. Because scientists have made some new rules.B. Because scientists think gorillas may get COVID19C. Because there are no tourists during the COVID19 cris

43、is.D. Because there is no money to run it.13. According to the text, KalemaZikusoka thinks.A. the 7meter rule is usefulB. the visitors are breaking the rule all the timeC. we can not separate gorillas and tourists effectivelyD. every possible effort must be made to protect the gorillas14. What can w

44、e learn from the last paragraph?A. The money from tourism has a great effect on the protection of gorillas.B. The money from tourism could endanger gorillas in Africa.C. The number of gorillas is getting smaller in Rwanda an Uganda.D. Gorillas could easily catch C0VID19 in Rwanda and Uganda.15. Whic

45、h of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Gorillas Are in DangerC. The Outbreak ofCOVID19B. COVID19 Affects the TourismD. COVID19 Could Endanger Gorillas【答案】12.B13. C 14. A 15. D第二节（共5小题；每小题分，满分分）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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Losing focus can be a result of a distracting （让

46、人分心的）environment, not preparing yourself mentally for your work. Luckily, focusing is something we can learn and practice. It may take time to build up your focusing ability, but through repeating focusing skills, you can take back control of your own mind and bee more effective.16First, you can pre

47、pare by writing out your todo list the night before. 17 For example, instead of simply writing down “study Spanish,n write down something like “remember 20 Spanish words.n This way, when it es time to actually focus, you wont need to spend any time wondering what you need to do. Youll know the speci

48、fic task you need to achieve, and youll be able to get straight to work.18 Poor sleep can make it extremely difficult to achieve anything. Your mind doesnt have the energy it needs for intense （紧张的）periods of focus. If you really have to focus on a project even though you dont sleep well, try taking lOminute naps inbetween tasks so you can start to regain some of your energy.Right before getting to work, take a few minutes to do some breathing exercises, and look over your todo list.19 Thinking over all your tasks and imagini