山东省枣庄第八高中东校区2020-2021学年高二上学期期末模拟（1月）英语试题 Word版含答案（无听力音频无文字材料）

枣庄市第八中学东校高二期末模拟测试英语试题
2021/01
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How much does the woman weigh now?
A. 147pounds. B.153 pounds. C.160 pounds.
2. What will the woman do next?
A. Do shopping. B. Go to a bank. C. Visit a park.
3 .Which transportation did the man take?
The bus. B. The taxi. C. The underground.
4. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At a store. B. At a tailor抯. C. At home.
5. What does the woman think of the advertisements?
A. Funny. B. Meaningless C .Useless.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个 选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听 完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. How did the man know about Bossa Nova?
A. From a newspaper. B. Form the woman. C. From his mother.
7. What did the woman like most about Bossa Nova?
A.The food. B. The atmosphere. C. The service.
听第7段材料，回答8、9题。
8. What is the man's favorite hobby?
A.Painting. B. Cycling. C. Going to the net.
9. Why does the woman make the phone call to the man?
A. To show him a book.
B. To ask his brother to call Lyn.
C. To invite his brother to see a collection.
听第8段材料，回答10至12题。
10. Why does the woman talk to the man?
A.To seek his opinion on her paper.
B.To get his guidance for her classes.
C.To ask for information of a degree.
11. What does the man think is special about the master's classes?
A. The students have to hand in a paper.
B. The students should have a high level of analysis.
C. There are few discussions in them.
12. What does the man say about the woman's paper?
A. There're a few mistakes in it.
B. It is badly-organized.
C. It is perfect.
听第9段材料，回答13至16题。
13. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A building. B. A flood. C. A river.
14. Where are the speakers now?
A. In the woman's house. B. In a garden. C. In a school.
15. What did the woman do at first when the whole thing happened?
A. She left her house. B. She tried to stop it. C.She moved the furniture out.
16. How does the woman feel now?
A.Optimistic. B. Hopeless. C. Angry.
听第10段材料，回答17至20题。
17. What is the main purpose of the speaker's words?
A. To report on work.
B. To get more support.
C. To get rights for the state.
18. According to the speaker, on what should the government spend more money?
A. Army. B. Personnel. C. Education.
19. What does the speaker think should be banned from doing?
A. Selling guns in stores.
B. Raising the cost of police cars.
C. Increasing the numbers of police officers.
20. On what does the man intend to increase the taxes?
A. Gas. B. Wine. C. Cigarettes.
第二部分 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)
阅读下列短文每，从题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
More than one million single-use straws (吸管), most of them plastic, are used in the United States each day. They end up in waterways, harm sea animals, and break down into micro-plastics. Quantities of places have passed plastic-straw bans as a way to start handling the global plastic waste problem.
Straw materials: advantages and disadvantages
1. Metal
Made of stainless steel, aluminum, or even titanium, metal straws have become popular. They draw some criticism for having a metallic taste and conducting heat from a hot drink, but they抮e strong and can be reused.
2. Paper
Paper drinking straws, which date from the late 1800s, often absorb liquid over time and can leave a taste or fibers in drinks. They抮e the most popular throwaway choice in places with plastic-straw bans.
3. Glass
Though glass straws may be more breakable and thus less portable than reusable straws of other materials, they hold up well to washing and reuse. Some straws are made to look artistic, with colors and blown-glass designs.
4. Bamboo
This natural material can be sustainably produced and is a plant-based replacement of plastic straws. Bamboo straws are easily disposed of and turned into fertilizer. They are reusable but can be hard to clean completely and may absorb flavors.
21. What is the major problem with plastic straws?
A. Function. B. Flavor.
C. Weight. D. Pollution.
22. Which of the following belongs to single-use straws?
A. Metal straw. B. Paper straw.
C. Glass straw. D. Bamboo straw.
23. What is the advantage of the bamboo straw?
A. It can become fertilizer. B. It is easy to clean.
C. It is portable and bendable. D. It has different designs.
B
My love for libraries blossomed when I joined the public library. From the age of 8 I was allowed to walk from my home to the downtown library, housed above the police station. Once the librarian gave me my first membership card, I could enjoy a range of books, which started with Little House in the Big Woods. I was addicted instantly, and this love of libraries and reading would change my life, allowing me to one day create a safe space for high-school kids, too.
By the time I was in high school, I could read the authors that we were studying in class, including Charles Dickens, Mark Twain and Emily Bronte. During the summer months, I got caught up in Gone with the Wind.
When I studied English literature at university, I thought it was time to build my own library. For the next 40 years, I continued to collect books. Until one day, I realized that all my books had become a part of the house, like wallpaper.
Toward the end of my teaching career, I became a teacher-librarian at my old high school, where I had first learned English literature. This position enabled me to regain my love and appreciation for libraries. I had a generous budget for my classes, so I searched for novels that would interest my teenage audience and hopefully spark a love of books. Fantasy, science-fiction, graphic novels -I bought almost any type of books that my students wanted to read. I bought sofas and comfortable chairs, turning the library into a safe public space, for everyone.
In doing so, I realized that the library isn抰 just a place to do research. They are, in fact, places that offer an opportunity to connect with the past, present and future. All that is required is a tiny bit of curiosity. Libraries are places that should be full of life. They help us adjust to the world, and their doors must be kept open to everyone for free!
24. What inspired the author to set up a library for students?
A. Some well-known classics.
B. His early experience of reading.
C. The suggestion of a librarian.
D. The book: Little House in the Big Woods.
25. When did the author begin to build his own library?
A. In primary school. B. In high school.
C. During university years. D. After leaving college.
26. What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 4?
A. What his career was like.
B. Where he stored his books.
C. Why school kids loved reading.
D. How he improved the school library.
27. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. A private library B. Read with curiosity
C. A librarian抯 life D. More than just books
C
When baby turtles first come out of eggs, they head to the sea by nature. The beach surface goes down, which is one directional clue they follow. Another is light: The horizon (地平线) over the sea is brighter than the horizon over land.
But lights from towns and beach developments can confuse the baby turtles. The sky shining above a city can mislead them to wander. And particularly bright lights can draw them away from the sea.
You’d think the extra time crawling (爬行) might wear out baby turtles, which need energy once they get in the water to swim for about a day to get to their destination in the sea. In a normal trip from nests to waves, the babies build up chemicals that show they have been pushing themselves.
Some researchers took the baby turtles to a lab, where they ran on a treadmill and swam in a tank while their blood and breathing were monitored. The finding is surprising: even after hours of crawling, the turtles were fine by all measures and swam as well as turtles that didn't have an extra crawling period.
The reason is that they often stop while crawling if they are doing U for a long time, unlike the disturbed trip they make when heading straight to the water. So misled turtles are not worn out.
But the misleading lights are still a problem for the babies. The longer they spend on the beach wandering, the more they are exposed to natural enemies. They can also end up losing their lives in the heat of the sun.
28. What attracts the baby turtles away from the sea?
A. Bright lights. B. Vast beaches.
C. Buildings in cities. D. Noises from towns.
29. What does the underlined word 搕hey refer to in paragraph 3?
A. Chemicals. B. Nests.
C. Waves. D. Baby turtles.
30. Why don抰 the baby turtles feel exhausted after long crawling?
A. They travel by night. B. Their trip is undisturbed.
C. They take frequent breaks. D. They are refreshed by city lights.
31. What may happen to the baby turtles exposed to misleading lights?
A. They are in great danger.
B. They avoid their natural enemies.
C. They will wander on the beach for a while.
D. They are more likely to find the destination.
D
Technology has become so advanced that the previously impossible seems to occur on a daily basis. And yet we still have no cure for the common cold.
According to Peter Barlow, a scientist at Edinburgh Napier University in the UK, the main challenge lies in the many different types of cold viruses. There are at least 160 types. They changed so easily that they quickly become resistant to drugs, or learn to hide from our immune systems. In other words, a single cure isn抰 likely to work on every type of cold.
However, researchers from Stanford University have found a possible answer. They discovered a protein that the viruses need. Without it, they can’t spread inside your body. To identify the gene(基因) which produces the specific protein needed by the viruses, researchers used a gene-editing technique to test all genes. These modified (改变的) cells were then exposed to a range of viruses, including ones causing the common cold. All the viruses were unable to replicate (复制) inside cells without a gene that produces that specific protein.
Then, they tested genetically modified mice, which were completely unable to produce the protein. The mice were able to live normal lives without the protein. 揕acking that gene protected the mice completely from viral infection, associate professor Jan Carette, from Stanford, told the BBC. 揟hese mice would always die, but they lived through and we saw a very strong reduction in copying viruses and very strong protection. We have identified a fantastic target that all cold viruses require and depend on. Take that away and the virus really has no chance.
Carette said the plan is to find a drug which can temporarily control the protein, instead of producing genetically modified humans.
32. Which of the following can best describe common cold viruses?
A. Severe and deadly. B. Mysterious and stubborn.
C. Diverse and changeable. D. Challenging and oversized.
33. How does the protein work?
A. Help viruses spread. B. Reduce physical infection.
C. Fight against other viruses. D. Strengthen the immune system.
34. What can we learn about the genetically modified mice?
A. They caught cold easily. B. Their health worsened.
C. They produced more protein. D. They were able to survive,
35. What is purpose of the research?
A. To control certain genes. B. To conquer the common cold.
C. To test a new drug. D. To cure genetically modified mice.
第二节（共5个小题：每个小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
For businesses to develop, every business leader needs to create a workplace that is not only productive, but enjoyable too. Here are some ways to encourage workers to work harder and also keep them happy.
___36___ If you want to keep your workers on track, you抣l need to provide a space where they can relax from stressful work for a while. This can be in the form of a game room, or a sofa where workers can leave their desks for a short time to talk with colleagues and relax.
Make them feel valued.___37___ Do not let them feel they are just someone who turns up, gets their work done and leaves at the end of the day. An easy way to do this is ask for their feedback (反馈) at company meetings.
Give them more responsibilities. Having your workers do the same tasks day in day out is a productivity killer. So provide them with new tasks that allow them to step outside of their comfort zone.___38___
Reward them. Let’s face it! Everyone wants some kinds of rewards when working for a company.___39___ You don抰 necessarily have to increase someone抯 pay to encourage them just make sure you provide enough encouragement so that you keep top talent.
Be straightforward. If you let your workers stay in the dark about the goings-on of your business, they抣l feel being kept out.___40___ Always be straightforward with your workers and let them know about any trying times the company faces.
A. Listen to their needs.
B. Create a welcoming environment.
C. It can be as simple as a free lunch or a gift card.
D. Set an example to your workers by working hard.
E. In this way they will increasingly believe in their abilities.
F. So keeping open communication is very important for a good team.
G. Encourage workers, making them feel they are important to you.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In 1994, The Brazilian photographer Salgado went back to his homeland in Minas Gerais, Brazil. He was_____41_____ to see the land run by his family. The thick forest there was once a paradise ( 乐园 ) for him and his friends, bringing them___42___ memories.
To his horror, he saw a totally different___43___. Only 0.5% of the land was covered with trees. “The land was as sick as a serious patient — everything was___44___ due to deforestation (砍伐森林),” Salgado said___45___ during a meeting on climate change in Paris.
Salgado ___46___that he should do something about it. Then he ___47___the bold idea of replanting trees on the land, which beyond his expectations, received___48___ from his wife and relatives. Soon the whole family ___49___ and the results are remarkable. ___50___, the land is changing: It is carpeted with green trees again and some of the insects, birds and animals living in the land before___51___. The land has been brought back to life. The___52___ family抯 hard work also impressed people around them. They___53___ cutting down trees and began to protect the environment.
揟he work over the years is quite difficult but well worth the___54___ and I think every little bit of work___55___, said Salgado. Therefore, everyone should play a part in protecting the environment.
41. A. sorry B. ready C. eager D. willing
42. A. wonderful B. embarrassing C. painful D. complex
43. A. direction B. atmosphere C. plan D. sight
44. A. disturbed B. destroyed C. prohibited D. abandoned
45. A. calmly B. nervously C. sadly D. lightly
46. A. admitted B. realized C. agreed D. proved
47. A. thought up B. laughed at C. turned down D. tried out
48. A. doubts B. permission C. suggestions D. support
49. A. backed off B. broke up C. took action D. got through
50. A. Suddenly B. Eventually C. Gradually D. Generally
51. A. escaped B. returned C. approached D. died
52. A. kind-hearted B. brave C. devoted D. considerate
53. A. forgot B. stopped C. delayed D. missed
54. A. comment B. promise C. offer D. effort
55. A. increases B. matches C. improves D. matters
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In Lanzhou, a group of scientists from China ___56___ other countries are working together to help increase knowledge and appreciation of China’s ancient heritage. They are recording and collecting digital images of cultural relics from the Mogao Caves, a key stop along the Silk Road throughout China抯 ancient history. Nearly 500,000 high quality digital photographs have been produced since they ___57___(start) the international project in 1994.
The Mogao Caves have long been a meeting point for different ___58___(culture) and are part of the history of many countries. Today, the caves are just as international ___59___they were at the time when people travelled the Silk Road. ___60___(attract) by the beauty of these caves,tourists from all over the world visited Dunhuang. The Getty Museum in Los Angeles has even reproduced a copy of the caves and paintings for people___61___(admire) in America.
By ___62___ (share) so many digital photos over ___63___ Internet, the group hopes to promote even___64___ (wide) interest around the world in China抯 ancient history,culture,and traditions. They also hope to further educate people about the ____65____ (important) of safeguarding historic relics for future generations to understand and appreciate.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假如你是高中生李华，你的美国笔友Jack热爱中国传统文化，最近打算来中国工作生活一段时
间，但是不确定应该去往哪个城市，写信向你咨询．请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1．你推荐的城市；
2．推荐的理由（不少于两条）；
3．美好祝愿．
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．
Dear Jack,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
It was somewhere between spring and summer, and my mom and I were driving through the countryside. Back then, I was 13 years old, and always felt unhappy with Mom. But little did I know that this trip was going to be a special one.
A pot of flowers sat in the back seat, whose heavenly scent filled the car.
Suddenly, in the middle of nowhere, my mom pulled over. 揥hat are you doing?擨 cried, fearing that the car had broken down and we抎 be stuck there, so far from home. But that wasn抰 the case. My mom hopped out of the car, grabbing the flowers from the back seat. Itll just be a minute, she called back through the open windows.
My eyes impatiently skimmed the edge of the road before settling on a little sign showing that it was a nursing home. I looked back to the building, somewhat annoyed, as my mom reappeared, empty-handed.
Before she started the car, curiosity drove me to ask, 揇o you know someone there? She shook her head. 揟hen what did you do with the flowers? She smiled slightly, 揑 gave them to the receptionist. 揥hat? She laughed at my confusion. 揑 told the receptionist to give the flowers to whoever needed them, especially who hasn抰 gotten any in a while.
I kept silent for a moment. Not long after we continued our driving, I spoke again, 揇id you leave your name? To this she answered instantly, 揘o. Leaving flowers there for someone who will appreciate them makes me feel good, which is enough of a thank you for me.
Suddenly, still thinking about Mom抯 deeds, I heard something burst loudly. It was our car that broke down! Nothing could be worse, because neither my mom nor I understood how to repair it, and we didn抰 know where the garage was. It also seemed impossible to wait for any passer-by, since we had seen so few along the way.
Para 1:
We were worrying about what could be done.
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Para 2:
As we drove along, a flower shop came into sight on the road.
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高二英语参考答案
听力：1~5 BACAC 6~10 ABACC 11~15 BABCB 16~20 ABCAC
阅读理解
21. D 22. B 23. A
24. B 25. C 26. D 27. D
28. A 29. D 30. C 31. A
32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
七选五
36. B 37. G 38. E 39. C 40. F
完形填空
41-45 CADBC 46-50 BADCC 51-55 BCBDD
语法填空
56. and
57. started
58. cultures
59. as
60. Attracted
61. to admire
62. sharing
63. the
64. wider
65. importance
写作
第一节
Dear Jack，
I am so pleased to learn that you are to spend some time in China．
I recommend you stay in Beijing， the capital and cultural center of China．The city enjoys a high reputation for its
abundance of ancient architecture，which represents the traditional local lifestyles. And there are also plenty of museums where precious relics of historical interest are waiting for you to explore. Besides，the exceptional Peking Opera performances there are also what you can't miss．
I wish you a very happy and meaningful time in China!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
Paragraph1：
We were worrying about what could be done. But after waiting in vain for a considerable time, Mom and I decided to walk back the road to the nursinghomeandseekhelp.God knows how far we had driven! When we arrived, the receptionist was surprised,but warmly helped us contact the garage. There, the old men who had received the flowers were excited to meet us, talking about how great that day was. It amazed us what random actions of kindness could mean to the people who received it. While we were laughing and talking merrily, the garage got our car repaired.
Paragraph2 :
As we drove along, a flower shop came into sight on the road. I paced quickly into the flower shop, where a bunch of flowers glowing red in full bloom caught my eye. Having witnessed the effect of kindness, I decided to send Mom the sweet flowers. Soon, the heavenly scent filled the car again. Mom tried to conceal her excitement, but the glittering tears failed her. Through this trip, I discovered that, despite my occasional anger towards her, I actually felt proud of her. This was the trip of my life.