湖南省衡阳市衡阳县2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题.docx

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1、湖南省衡阳市衡阳县2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题学校:姓名：班级：考号：一、阅读理解Want to buy some gifts for children? See the following ones.Wonder Crew dollsWonder Crew creates dolls for boys. The dolls are aimed at encouraging boys to express kindness and other characteristics not encouraged in their other toys. I wanted to ad

2、dress the developmental needs of the whole child. Wider told USA TODAY. Toys have the power to teach.”Sale for $29.99 on Amazon.Barbie dolls that use a wheelchairMattel created dolls with disabilities to inspire girls to tell more stories. Barbie expanded its Fashion line to showcase dolls in a whee

3、lchair and a removable prosthetic leg（假肢）.*We can have the conversation around physical disabilities by including them into our fashion doll line to further show a special view of beauty and fashion, Mattel said.Sale for $19. 99.Dolls inspired by children with autism（自闭症）Lottie Dolls offers a doll i

4、nspired by a boy with autism. The doll kit includes an astronaufs suit and a companion dog named Cookie. Lottie Dolls, an Irish company, offers a host of dolls that highlight diversity.Sales for $30 on Amazon.Plastic Army WomenA 6-year-old girl wanted to play with female plastic soldiers. She got he

5、r wish when Pennsylvania company BMC Toys agreed to make Plastic Army Women. When completed, a pack of 24-figurincs（小塑像）will include six different poses and should be available on the company website and on Amazon.It is available for pre-order at different price points.1. What can we learn about Mat

6、tefs Barbie dolls?A. They are in old style.In the teachers9 office, Jean shared that a new car was not in her budget, especially with three children in her home. Like a good friend, I listened to her concerns. There was nothing that T could do. At the time, I was a young teacher who lived at home wi

7、th my mother. I did not have any extra income. But in my heart I wanted to help Jean purchase a new car to ac-commodate her growing family.注意:1 .续写词数应为150左右;2 .请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。I came up with an idea that I could write a TV station an email about it.Surprisingly, Jean was invited to attend a show a

8、t the TV station one month later.B. They can move quickly by themselves.C. They have no legs at all.D. They represent special views on beauty.2. How is Plastic Army Women different from the other three gifts?A.It can be ordered in advance.B.It cant be bought on Amazon.C.It is fit for young kids.D.It

9、 is the most popular.3. Which of the following may attract children with autism?A.Dolls offered by LottieDolls.B.Wonder Crew dolls.C.Plastic Army Women.D.Barbie dolls that use a wheelchair.Joseph Lister, born in 1827 in England, was best known as a popular British surgeon and a pioneer of antiseptic

10、（抗菌的）surgery. As a child, Lister attended a Quaker school, where he became very fluent in French and German. These two languages were the leading languages in medical research.He later entered University College London. At first, he studied botany （植物学）.After this, he became a registered medical stu

11、dent and managed to graduate with honors. At 26, he entered the Royal College of Surgeons. Lister became an assistant of James Syme, a surgeon at a university in Scotland,In 1867, he invented the use of carbolic acid as antiseptic. This became the first widely used antiseptic in surgery. Before List

12、ers research, many people believed chemical damage from exposures to bad air was the reason behind the infections in wounds. During this time, hospitals were at times letting air out during midday in order to prevent the spread on infec-tions. However, hospitals also practiced surgery under some uns

13、anitary conditions compared with present medical conditions, which exposed patients to great risks.While at University of Glasgow, Lister heard about Louis Pasteurs theory. Louis Pas-teur suggested 3 methods to fight the micro-organism, filtration （过滤）,exposure to chemical solutions and exposure to

14、heat. Lister confirmed Pasteur9s theory with his own experiments. He decided to use these findings to create some antiseptic techniques for wounds, which led to the reduction in post-operative infections, making surgery safe for patients. He published his findings in The Lancet.In 1881, Lister moved

15、 to London where he was appointed president of Clinical Society of London and died in 1892.4. Where did Lister learn the languages necessary for his medical career?A. At a Quaker school.B . At University of Glasgow.C. In University College London.D. In the Royal College of Surgeons.5. . What does th

16、e underlined word unsanitary“ in paragraph 3 mean?A. Safe.B. Comfortable. C. Unlucky.D. Unhealthy.6. How did Lister know Pasteurs theory was reliable?A. By consulting some experts.B. By checking some records.C. By doing experiments himself.D. By observing Pasteur9s experiments.7. What was Listers co

17、ntribution?A. Improving peoples eyesight.B. Reducing infections after operations.C , Making people feel more confident.D. Lowering the costs of making operations.Smart carts （购物车）are shopping carts equipped with tablet computers and similar de-vices that help shoppers manage shopping lists, pay for

18、items, and find products in the store. Manufacturers of smart cart technology produce accessory fittings （西己件），and stores can use them to remake existing carts. Its also possible to purchase new shopping carts with the smart technology installed.The level of function available with a smart cart can

19、vary. Some can be combined with cellphones or software programs to allow shoppers to create shopping lists and upload them to a cart. Internet-enabled smart carts may provide suggestions or tips for shoppers. Some can communicate with the systems to guide themselves around the store. Shoppers can as

20、k the cart where to find items, or have it organize a grocery list to make shopping easier. As a shop-per moves along the snack selling areas, for instance, the smart cart could flash a reminder that the customer often likes to buy a particular brand of potato chips.In-store communication to allow c

21、ustomers to order items from different counters may al-so be available. On the contrary, a department can page a customer with the use of smart carts, The counters can send a message when the order is ready, which reduces time spent in line.Smart cart technology can also enable the price checks and

22、allows customers to pay for items through the cart, without having to go through a checkout line. As they add items to the cart, it updates the total, and the shopper can close out the visit at the end by telling the cart to automatically pay from a stored bank account or credit card. This applicati

23、on for smart carts can be important in busy stores where customers get impatient waiting in line to pay.8. Why does the author think the introduced cart is a smart cart?A. It is made to encourage shopping.B. It is equipped with technology to manage shopping lists.C. It is equipped with translation f

24、unction.D. It is designed to take the place of clerks.9. What can be learned about the smart cart from the text?A. It is smarter than humans.B. It is helpful but rather expensive.C. It only has a few simple skills.D. It can help save much time.10. In which section of a newspaper can we read the text

25、?A. Technology.B. Fashion.C. Food.D. Advertisement.11. What is the best title for the text?A. The design of smart cartsB. The influences of smart cartsC. The introduction to smart cartsD. The market demands for smart cartsThe first step in writing any poem is coming up with something to write about.

26、 Dont feel that you have to choose deep or attractive material. Anything can be the subject for a poem. Great poems have been written about such topics as a gas station or pieces of broken glass on the beach.Ifs easiest to write a good poem about something you know well, that you have experi-enced f

27、irst-hand, or that you have nearby so that you can observe it carefully. T his is because what makes the poem deep and interesting will be the hidden details or qualities you discover, or the subject that reminds you of the unique view.In his book Poetry in the Making, the poet Ted Hughes talks abou

28、t how to write a poem about an animal. The key, he says, is to concentrate hard enough on the animal, to choose the words that best catch the animal you have in your mind. You can use this approach with any subject matter.In the beginning, you dont have to worry about the style“ or writing in a “poe

29、tic” that means being filled with rhythm and beauty. In fact, if you start to think about “being po-etic”, it can puzzle you from what youre actually writing about and hurt your poem. Have you ever tried to have a conversation with someone who was trying to impress you? Then you know how boring this

30、 can be. The person is really thinking about himself or herself, not about the conversation. Similarly, if you are worrying about what impression your poem will make, then that takes your attention away from the subject of your poem.In a word, if the poem is about you or your life, try to take the a

31、ngle of a careful reporter when you write it down. You should focus on accurately communicating an aspect of your experience, instead of focusing on what impression you are making when you do it.12. What will be an easy subject for writing a good poem?A. Something beautiful.B. Something interesting.

32、C. Something happened to you or near you.D. Something others have experienced before.13. What can we infer about Ted Hughes opinion on writing a poem?A. It is necessary to select the words.B. It is important to choose a good topic.C. It is necessary to focus on the style of poems.D. It is difficult

33、to write a poem about animals.14. Why does the author give the example in paragraph 4?A. To raise a question for readers.B To draw the readers7 attention.C. To answer the question mentioned above.D. To make a further explanation.15 . What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. The impression of a goo

34、d poem.B. The influence on creating a poem.C. The importance of selecting material.D. The conclusion on methods of writing poems.二、七选五Music is a universal language, which touches the very depths of our soul. 16 Not only can they have the opportunity to communicate universally, but also the opportuni

35、ty to improve their brain health. Your brain will thank you for music training and music making for the following reasons.Music training improves cognition （认知）. Studies have shown that music training im-proves cognitive abilities across our life span. Playing an instrument requires many different a

36、reas of the brain to cooperate, so it strengthens the brain in a variety of ways. This allows for an increase in signal efficiencyhow quickly neurons （神经元）communicate with each other across the brain. 17Music training may promote healthy aging of the brain. Studies show that musicians have an advant

37、age in maintaining their cognitive abilities during the aging process. This includes tasks that involve executive functioning and short-term memory, 18 For example, they are able to hear more clearly in the presence of background noise.19 A recent study has shown that group musical activities are po

38、tential ways to main-tain physical and psychological health. For example, a lowered risk of dementia （痴呆） has been associated with playing musical instruments, Other studies have shown that playing key-board instruments and drums could be helpful in stroke （中风）patients.20 Although those who begin mu

39、sic training at a young age seem to display the grea-test benefits, research shows it is never too late to learn to play an instrument. More research is needed to more fully understand the effect of music making on the brain throughout life； this is something the National Institutes of Health has re

40、cognized.A. Music training is a tiring activity.B. Musicians are at a unique advantage.C. Music training is beneficial for overall health.D. Older musicians have other advantages as well.E. In short, making music is truly a whole-brain workout.F. And there are benefits from both long-term and short-

41、term training.G. It may be why musicians perform better in cognitive tasks than non-musicians.三、完形填空I used to walk around the store with my parents, constantly begging for something. I still remember the 21 of all the bright bags of chips and candies that I asked my mom to 22 for me. At that time, I

42、 had no real 23 about the value of money.When I was about twelve years old, my dad always 24 my begging and told me with an angry face you can waste all the money you 25 when you have a job. I listened to him, but I never 26 understood the message he was trying to 27 to me.In high school, I 28 to fi

43、nd a part-time job. One day, a young man handed me a flyer (传单)，which said at the top Looking for a summer job? Be a 29! I started tothink about the money I could make, so I 30, A few minutes after my application was31 , I got an email from AMS pools, informing me to have a(n) 32 the next day.After

44、I 33 the training process, I finally started the job. Every afternoon, I worked in the pool, keeping a close watch on the 34 people. I was proud I rescued several drowning children. And I could earn my pocket money with my skill. However, the more money I made, the less I wanted to 35. Instead of wa

45、sting my money onuseless things, I started saving up. T now have 3,300 dollars in my bank account.21. A. dreamB , photoC. symbolD. sight22. A. buyB produceC - prepareD. present23. A. commandB. knowledgeC. skillD. technology24. A. followedB , appreciatedC. rejectedD. accepted25. A. earnB , spotC. los

46、eD. discover26. A. eventuallyB. naturallyC. sadlyD. really27. A. happenB conveyC. introduceD. admit28. A. decidedB. agreedC - pretendedD. failed29. A. lifeguardB , secretaryC. nurseD. servant30. A. stoppedB , quitC. stayedD. applied31. A. ignoredB.delayedC. cancelledD. submitted32. A. instructionB.i

47、nterviewC. performanceD. flight33. A. went throughB.took overC, handed inD. came across34. A. swimmingB.dancingC skatingD. riding35. A. eatB.saveC. spendD. do四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Palace Museum has announced that all entrance tickets are now being sold online, a move 36 (

48、save) visitors from queuing to buy tickets at the gate.October 2nd was the first day the museum, also known as the Forbidden City, sold all 37(it) 80, 000 daily tickets online. For visitors 38 have not bought tickets in advance, museum staff will assist them to purchase tickets on their mobile devices by scanning a QR code (二维码).39 (base) on current sales data, between 15, 000 to 20, 000 tickets per day are available to be purchased on site 40 (use) the QR co