2020年高二英语下学期期末考前练习卷（三） 18页

2020 年高二英语下学期期末考前练习卷 1、阅读理解 What’s on stage Stage Show An acrobatic(杂技)show: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe(剧团)will present “ The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills(寒意)will run down your spine(脊柱) as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge. Time: 7:30 p. m. , September 13-19 Place: Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District Exhibitions Joint show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display. Time: 9:00 a. m. —5:00 p. m. until September10 Place: Huangshicheng Art Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District Oil paintings: The Wangfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture the wondrous variety of life in unique styles. Time: 9:00 a. m. —4:00 p. m. until September15 Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District Literature museum: The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese literature from 1919 to 1949. Time: 9:00 a. m. —4:00 p. m. , daily Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (shaoyaoju area) Concerts Beijing rocks: “The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals. The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm. Time: September 16 Place: The Olympic Center Belgium Orchestra(管弦乐队): La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate(纪念) the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death. Time: 7:30 p. m. September 11-14 Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities 1. What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here? A.When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold. B.Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists. C.Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised. D.Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching. 2. The most characteristic thing about “The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock ” is that . A.it will let the audience choose songs B.it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes C.it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China D.it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians 3. Suppose it is September 15th today, how many activities can people cho ose to attend? A.2. B.3. C.4. D.5. B Living in a foreign culture there are many times when I realize that my perspective (观点) on life is drastically different from those Koreans I interact (相互影响) with on a daily basis. This past week I have been greatly challenged to change my perspective and here is why. My dream in life is to become a doctor, one who changes the world. But last week I opened an email from UBC that contained the words “regrets”, no interview. I didn’t get an interview to medical school, thus will not be entering school for September 2009. My immediate reaction was one of extreme disappointment and anger—mostly directed at myself for not working hard enough, for not seeking out the opportunities necessary to have a good application, for simply not being good enough. My mind was full of hopelessness and despair that left me with no desire to further seek for the dream that I’ve held for quite a time now. During the past week two things happened. At church our pastor mentioned perspective in a section of his sermon (说教). He stated that when we take our eyes off ourselves and realize God’s greatness, our circumstances will be seen through a new perspective. The second thing that reminded me to look at perspective was reading a book. The Mitford Series is so good if you are looking for books to read. So last night I was reading and one of the main characters (who is a priest) is trying to figure out what to say at church. His sermon ended up saying “In everything we give thanks.” It is easy to give thanks when we feel successful in life. It is easy to give thanks when we receive a blessing. But seriously, who in their right mind says thanks for the financial problems I have? 4. Where does the author probably live now? A.In the USA. B.In Britain. C.In China. D.In Korea. 5. How did she feel when the author received the email from UBC? A.Surprised. B.Disappointed. C.Excited. D.Pleased. 6. In the first pastor’s view, when we face disappointment or despair, we sh ould . A.turn to God for help B.say thanks to it C.see it in another way D.praise others for it 7. What can we infer from the passage? A.The author can’t really free from the disappointment. B.The author thinks the second sermon is wiser. C.The author still wants to be a doctor. D.The author thanks God for not being admitted by the university. C Situated in the southeast part of California, Death Valley covers an area of more than 3.3 million acres, even larger than the famous Yellowstone National Park. Death Valley is a land of extremes. It is one of the hottest places on the surface of the earth. The highest ground temperature ever recorded was 93. 90℃ on July 15, 1972. It is the driest place in North America with an average rainfall of only l.96 inches a year. Death Valley also boasts the lowest point in the western hemisphere-Bad-water, at 85. 95 meters below sea level. Death Valley got its name in 1849, when a group of emigrants were looking for a shortcut to the gold field of California. They were given bad advice and went into the valley. Some of them were killed by the bad weather and harsh road. When the rest finally walked out, they gavethe area its name by saying to it "Good-bye, Death Valley". As the name might suggest, there is very little apparent vegetation within Death Valley. First impressions, however, can be deceiving. Death Valley includes more than 1000 species ofplants that have adapted to the harsh conditions. Death Valley is also a land of beauties. Sunrise and sunset are two of the most spectacular attractions. Depending on different angles, they show many of the area's different moods.For the best viewing, plan to be there approximately one hour before sunset or before sunrise. Death Valley National Park is open all year round. In spite of the climate, hiking is one of the most popular activities in Death Valley. The surrounding mountains produce spectacular wildflower displays along with snow-covered peaks, breathtaking sand dunes, abandoned mines and industrial structures. 8. All the follwing statements are the most special natures of Death Valley e xcept that . A.it has the largest number of desert plants B.it has the hottest ground in the world C.it is the driest place in North America D.it is the lowest in the western hemisphere 9. From the passage we can know that the name Death Valley comes from the fact that . A.no one can escape from its bad weather B.It’s too hot for any plants to grow there C.some persons died from its terrible climate at one time D.it is so dry that no living things can exist 10. Though Death Valley has horrible living conditions, the author, thinks highl y of . A.its snow-covered peaks B.its special climate C.its wild life D.the view of sunrise and sunset 11. The purpose of this passage probably is A.telling us the danger of Death Valley B.giving us a general introduction of Death Valley C.encouraging us to pay a visit to Death Valley D.describing the beauty of Death Valley D New archaeological discoveries suggest that trade between Europe and Asia along the Silk Road probably began in some form many centuries earlier than once thought. The findings, coupled with a widening range of scientific and historical research could add a fascinating new page to the epic (史诗) of the Silk Road. The most surprising discovery is pieces of silk found in the hair of an Egyptian mummy from about 1000 BC, long before regular traffic on the Silk Road and at least one thousand years before silk was previously thought to be used in Egypt. Other research may extend human activity along this route back even further, perhaps a million years to the migration of human ancestors into eastern Asia. The official origin of East-West trade along the road is usually placed in the late 2nd century BC when an agent of the Chinese Emperor Wu-di returned from a dangerous secret mission（使命）across the desert into the remote high country of Central Asia. The agent, Zhang Qian, travelled as far as Afghanistan and brought back knowledge of even more distant lands such as Persia, Syria and a place known as Lijien, perhaps Rome. Historians have called this one of the most important journeys in ancient times. His journey opened the way for what have been thought to be the first indirect contacts between the ancient world’s two superpowers, China and Rome. Chinese silk, first traded to central Asian tribes for war horses and to the Parthian for acrobats and ostrich eggs, was soon finding its way through a network of merchants to the luxury (奢侈品) markets in Rome. But the new discoveries show that Chinese silk was apparently present in the West long before the Han emperor started organized trade over the Silk Road. The research could change thinking about the early history of world trade and provide insights into the mystery of just how and when Europe and the Mediterranean lands first became aware of the glorious culture at the other end of Eurasia. 12. The word “coupled” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by . A.produced B.continued C.doubled D.combined 13. Historians have always considered Zhang Qian’s mission important beca use they believe . A.he brought back knowledge of Rome to the emperor B.he discovered the Silk Road C.he helped establish East-West trade D.he travelled as far as Afghanistan 14. When did the official origin of East- West commerce along the Silk Road get to Persia? A.About 1000 BC. B.In the late 2nd century BC. C.A million years ago. D.In the 2nd century. 15. Until recently most historians believed that trade along the Silk Road . A.originated in the 2nd century BC B.extended human migration into eastern Asia C.began a million years ago D.primarily benefited the Egyptians 第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，共 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,并在答题卡上 将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 About ten percent of spending on primary and secondary education in the United States comes from the federal government. 1.________States have been required to show progress through yearly testing. But states say testing tells only part of the story about efforts by schools and students to improve. So the Obama administration has eased the limits on states in measuring performance. 2.________This new measurement tool is called the Colorado Growth Model. The idea is to show academic growth, not just achievement on tests. It combines test scores, family income levels, school size, the ethnicity of the student and many other factors. 3._______The graph shows a school’s average score on standardized tests as well as its academic growth. On average, students enter sixth grade at WEST Denver Prep performing below grade level. 4.________. The new assessment method shows that, each year, the average West Denver Prep student learns more math than ninety-four percent of all the students in Colorado.5._________. Josh Smith says perhaps the most important thing they should learn is to believe in themselves A.The results from schools across the state are shown online on a graph. B.Reading and writing scores also show growth. C.For ten years now, federal law has tied this spending to students’ perf ormance. D.Therefore, the government feels it a great pressure. E.But three years later, most are outperforming other students across the s tate. F.However, the limits don’t work at all. G.The western state of Colorado, for example, has a new assessment me thod. 第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分） 第一节完型填空（共 20 小题，每题 1.5 分，共 30 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可 以填入空白处的最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 The car, running along the well-lit road now sank in darkness. I broke the 1 on purpose, 2 that the driver was too tired to drive. “When do you go back home in the evening?”“9 o’clock after this 3 .”“Then when do you come out in the morning?”I 4 another question.“9 o’clock, too-just as if I worked at an office.”His 5 surprised me, because every time I ride a taxi, what I hear from the driver are only 6 that they have to work from morning till night, it’s hard to earn money they’re often 7 by the police, or that their leaders are seated lazily, 8 the fruits. But this driver told me,“I find it 9 to be a section chief as I was before. I like driving just for 10. It’s fortunate that I hardly drive 11 a passenger. So I earn two or three thousand yuan a month with ease. Yes, I never follow a(an) 12 taxi. If it goes southward, I go northward. If it goes along a highway, I turn into a 13 street…” His words showed his 14 with his life and the pride he 15 in his job. Such feelings are so rare among people nowadays as oxygen in high 16 . As an ancient saying goes,“Neither joy in material 17 nor grieve (悲痛) over personal setbacks.”How many people nowadays can show high ideals by 18 living and go far with a calm mind? I couldn’t help feeling 19 when finding such a state of mind in a stranger on a cold 20. 1. A. window B. door C. silence D. promise 4. A. in time B. for fear C. on condition D. in order 3. A. night B. trip C. cycle D. process 4. A. threw out B. gave away C. made up D. led to 5. A. rudeness B. confidence C. attitude D. easiness 6. A. remarks B. request C. suggestions D. complaints 7. A. detected B. stopped C. fined D. seized 8. A. picking B. tasting C. enjoying D. choosing 9. A. exciting B. satisfying C. tiring D. disappointing 10. A. freedom B. pleasure C. hobby D. fun 11. A. without B. with C. behind D. beside 12. A. empty B. comfortable C. new D. fashionable 13. A. main B. crowded C. busy D. narrow 14. A. intelligence B. satisfaction C. competition D. devotion 15. A. made B. held C. caught D. took 16. A. buildings B. mountains C. sky D. heaven 17. A. gains B. concerns C. supports D. loss 18. A. special B. happy C. simple D. original 19. A. angry B. content C. dangerous D. curious 20. A. morning B. night C. moment D. season 第二节（共 10 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形 式。 Why don't birds get lost on their long flights from one place to another? Not long ago, experiments showed that birds rely 1 the sun to guide them during daylight hours. But what about birds 2 fly at night? Tests with artificial stars have proved that certain night flying birds are able to follow the stars in their long distance flights. A dove had spent its lifetime in a cage and never flown under a 3 (nature) sky. Yet 4 showed an inborn ability to use the stars for guidance. The bird's cage 5 (place) under an artificial star-filled sky. The bird tried to fly in the same direction as that 6 (take) by his outdoor cousin. Any change in the position of the stars caused 7 change in the direction of his flight. Scientists think that doves, when 8 (fly) in daylight, use the sun for guidance. But the stars are apparently their principle means of navigation (领航). What do they do 9 the stars are hidden by clouds? Apparently, they find their way by such land marks as mountain ranges, coastlines, and river courses. But when it's too dark to see these, the doves circle 10 (help) , unable to get their bearings (方位). 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 35 分） 第一节 短文改错（共 10 个小题；每小题 1 分；满分 10 分） 文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增 加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(﹨)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。 I am writing to ask for whether you are able to do me a favour. I wan t to have a pen pal, hopefully a girl in the early twenties, and with interests similarly to mine. In my mind, he is someone interesting in travelling, swimming, and playing t able tennis. Beside, it will be better for her to have a pet dog as I have be en keeping one at home for some time. With such pen pal, I hope I can s hare with her my experiences in travelling, taking care of pets, or whichever w e have in common. I believed I will improve my English by doing so and learning more about h er country. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. 第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分） 假如你是美国的 Mike,你的朋友张平打算到国外留学,他写信询问你什么样的中国 学生最受国外高校青睐。请你根据下列要点给对方写一封回信: 1.语言能力是基础; 2.适应能力很重要; 3.兴趣爱好被看重; 4.要有社会责任感。 注意:词数 120 左右。 Dear Zhang Ping, _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Best wishes. Yours, Mike 参考答案 1. 【答案】C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段 的…where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills will run down your spine as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodi es to the edge.可知选 C。 2. 【答案】A 【解析】细节理解题。根据 Beijing rocks 里面的 The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear,which is sure to bring a storm.可知选 A。 3. 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一个活动的时间 September 13—19,daily 和第三 个活动的时间 9:00am—4:00 pm until September 15 可知选 B。 4. 【答案】D 【解析】推理判断题。由第一段第一句话中的 those Koreans I interact with on a daily basis 可推知,“我”现在住在韩国。 5. 【答案】B 【解析】 推理判断题。由第二段第五句话 My immediate reaction was one of extreme disappointment and anger… 可知,当“我”收到不列颠哥伦比亚大学的拒绝邮件时，“我”感到很失望,很生 气。 6. 【答案】C 【解析】细节理解题。由第三段第二句 He stated that when we take our eyes off ourselves and realize God’s gr eatness, our circumstances will be seen through a new perspective.可知, 在牧师的说教中提到，当面对失望和绝望时,换种角度生活会更好。 7. 【答案】A 【解析】 推理判断题。由结尾的反问句 But seriously, who in their right mind says thanks for the financial problems I have?可知,作者并没有真正的从失望中解脱出来。 8. 【答案】A 【解析】推理判断题。根据文章第二段 It is one of the hottest places on the surface of the earth. 和 It is the driest place in North America ...以及 Death Valley also boasts the lowest point in the western hemisphere 可 知，B、C、D 都是正确的，而文中并没有说是有着最多沙漠植物的地方。故 A 项 错误。 9. 【答案】C 【解析】细节理解题。根据文中第三段 Some of them were killed by the bad weather and harsh road.When the r est finally walked out,they gave the area its name by saying to it “Good- bye,Death Valley”.可知，曾经有一些寻找金矿的人为抄近道穿行它而死于其恶 劣的自然环境,“死亡谷”因此而得名。 10. 【答案】D 【解析】推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的 Sunrise and sunset are two of the most spectacular attractions. 可知，作者 认为“死亡谷”的日出和日落最美。故 D 项正确。 11. 【答案】B 【解析】写作意图题。文章简要介绍了“死亡谷”的地理位置、面积、气候特 点、名字来历、动植物、美景和旅游价值等大体情况。故 B 项正确。 12. 【答案】D 【解析】词义猜测题。根据文章第一段第二句的 coupled 后面的词语意思可知 此处的意思是“这些发现,结合广泛的科学和历史范畴的研究，可以为丝绸之路的 历史新纪元增添光鲜的一页”，所以推知 D 选项。 13. 【答案】 C 【解析】推理判断题。根据文章第三段倒数第二句 His journey opened the way for ...China and Rome.可知选 C。 14 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第三段第一句中的 in the late 2nd century BC... 可知选 B。 15. 【答案】A 【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第三段第一句中的 The official origin of East- West commerce along the road is usually placed in the late 2nd century BC ...high country of Central Asia.可知选 A。 【答案】1—5 CGAEB 1. 【答案】C【解析】本题考查名词辨析。too…to…意为“太……而不能”,作 者有意打破沉默,以免司机因为疲劳而没法开车,故选 C 项。 2. 【答案】B【解析】本题考查介词短语辨析。作者害怕司机开车会太疲劳而有 意和他攀谈,故选 B 项。 3. 【答案】B【解析】本题考查名词辨析。这个故事发生在晚上,司机说他送完我 这趟就回家,故选 B 项。 4. 【答案】A【解析】本题考查动词短语辨析。问了第一个问题之后,我接着向他 询问。throw out 意为“随口说出”。 5. 【答案】D【解析】本题考查名词辨析。从司机的回答看,他不像别的出租车司 机那样辛苦,他如此自在,这让我感到十分诧异。这里用 easiness 意为“自在”。 6. 【答案】D【解析】本题考查名词辨析。我每次坐出租车的时候,从司机那儿听 到的都是抱怨,说他们要从清早工作到深夜。complaint 意为“抱怨”,符合句意。 7. 【答案】C【解析】本题考查动词辨析。出租车司机赚钱很难,而且经常被警察 罚款。由语境可知,出租车司机应是被警察“罚款”,所以选 C 项。 8. 【答案】C【解析】本题考查动词辨析。或者埋怨说,领导懒洋洋地坐在办公室 里享受他们的劳动果实。enjoy 意为“享受”。 9. 【答案】C【解析】本题考查形容词辨析。由后文可知,这个司机觉得他原先那 种日子很无聊,让人觉得很厌烦,因此选 C 项。 10. 【答案】B【解析】本题考查名词辨析。从上下文的叙述可推知,这个人以开车 为乐。pleasure 意为“快乐”。 11. 【答案】A【解析】本题考查介词辨析。hardly…without 为双重否定表示肯 定:很幸运,我几乎从来没有拉过空车。 12. 【答案】A【解析】本题考查形容词辨析。由后文可知,我从来不跟在跑空车 的出租车后面，故选 A。 13. 【答案】D【解析】本题考查形容词辨析。与上文的 highway 相对 应, narrow 意为“狭窄的”。 14. 【答案】B【解析】本题考查名词辨析。从前文这个司机的叙述看,他很满意自 己开出租车的生活,因此选 B 项。satisfaction 意为“满意”。 15. 【答案】D【解析】本题考查动词辨析。固定搭配 take pride in 意为 “以……而自豪”。 16. 【答案】B【解析】本题考查名词辨析。由生活常识可知,高山上的氧气稀薄, 因此选 B 项。 17. 【答案】A【解析】本题考查名词辨析。就像一句老话所说的,不以物质的收 获为喜,不以个人的挫折为痛苦。 18. 【答案】C【解析】本题考查形容词辨析。simple 与前面的 high 相对应。就 像这个司机这样的境界,过一种简单而理想的生活。 19. 【答案】D【解析】本题考查形容词辨析。此情此景,不禁让我感到好奇。A 项意为“愤怒的”,B 项意为“满意的”,C 项意为“危险的”,都不符合语境。 20. 【答案】B【解析】本题考查名词辨析。文章开头就暗示了故事发生的时间是 晚上，故选 B。 【答案】1.on 2.that/which 3.natural 4.it 5.was placed 6.taken 7.a 8.flying 9.when/if 10.helplessly 【答案】1.第一句去掉 for 【解析】介词冗余。for 后面只能接 that 引导的名词 性从句或原因状语从句。去掉 for。 2.第二句 the→her 【解析】固定搭配错误。in her early twenties“二十岁出 头”，in the early twenties“二十年代初”。 3.第二句 similarly→similar 【解析】词性错误。修饰名词 interest 应用形容词。 4.第三句 he→her 【解析】代词错误。由前文可知这位笔友是个女孩。 5.第三句 interesting→interested 【解析】形容词错误。 be interested in“对……感兴趣”。 6.第四句 beside→besides 【解析】形近词错误。beside，介词，“在…… 旁”；besides，副词，“另外”。 7.第五句 pen 前加 a 【解析】冠词缺失。此处表“一个”，用不定冠词 a。 8.第五句 whichever→whatever 【解析】特殊疑问词错误。whichever 前面 需要一个特定的范围来限制，whatever 则不需要。whichever 改为 whatever。 9.第六句 believed→believe 【解析】时态错误。本文通篇采用一般现在时， believed 改为 believe。 10.第六句 learning→learn 【解析】谓语动词错误。句中 learn 和 improve 并 列，作从句的谓语。 【答案】Dear Zhang Ping, I’m glad to hear that you want to study abroad in your letter. Here i s what I know about what kinds of Chinese students are favoured in foreig n colleges and universities. As far as I know, the language ability is essential, which helps you co mmunicate with others and makes it easier for you to understand the cou rses. Besides, you should have the ability to adapt quickly to the new envi ronment. What’s more, your interest is valued as well, for it has a lot to d o with success. Last but not the least, those who are willing to shoulder so cial responsibility are especially respected and welcomed. This is some of my advice, and I hope it can be of some help to you. May you succeed! Best wishes and good luck.Yours,Mike