安徽省肥东县二高2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题 Word版含答案（无听力音频无文字材料）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Goodreads recommends the following books you want to read for the event to come.
1. The Lyrics: 1961—2012
By Bob Dylan
Simon & Schuster, $60
What it’s about: This heavy, well-timed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who just won the Nobel Prize in Literature, from his first album, Bob Dylan, through Tempest.
What’s to love: The times may be changing, but Dylan’s fans are a constant-traditional devotees who will want this epic collection for their shelves, to sit beside those beloved old Large-Papers.
2. Taylor Swift: This Is Our Song
By Tyler Conroy
Simon & Schuster, $28
What it’s about: An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift, especially the pop star’s countless fans.
What’s to love: Mom and/or Dad, the fan of Taylor Swift, will think you’re pretty cool if he or she discovers this temple to Taylor under the Christmas tree (even if it is a book).
3. Misty Copeland
By Gregg Delman
Rizzoli, $39.95
What it’s about: Star-figure female ballet dancer Misty Copeland strikes a pose (95, to be exact) in photos taken between 2011 and 2014, in the casual setting of dance studios.
What’s to love: Since becoming the first African-American woman to be named a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, Copeland has become a cultural phenomenon, and Delman’s arresting pictures capture her muscular power and elegance.
4. @Natgeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos
By National Geographic
National Geographic, $19.95
What it’s about: National Geographic’s popular Instagram account (nearly 63 million followers) comes to book form in this title filled with eye-popping images from around the world.
What’s to love: Here’s proof that Natgeo’s talented photographers have conquered social media while maintaining the usual quality of their work. And for fans of more traditional coffee-table-size books, check out National Geographic’s Wild, Beautiful Places: Picture Perfect Journeys Around the Globe ($40).
21. Which author is noted for literature achievements?
A. Gregg Delman. B. Tyler Conroy. C. Bob Dylan. D. National Geographic.
22. How much would a photographer normally spend on his favorite books listed?
A. $39.95. B. $59.9. C. $19.95. D. $99.9.
23. Which book would a pop star’s fan probably buy?
A. The Lyrics: 1961—2012. B. Taylor Swif: This is Our Song.
C. Misty Copeland. D. @Natgeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos.
B
A new product from Microsoft Corporation can do just that for people who have trouble seeing. They may be blind or visually challenged. The product, an app, is called Seeing AI. “AI” is short for artificial intelligence, a term for computers with an ability to think and learn like human beings.
Seeing AI is currently available for free for Apple’s iPhone and iPad in Canada, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Singapore and the USA. It has four Channels: Short Text, Document, Product, and Person. After you download it, the app will show video directions for each channel. And the app uses both a camera and artificial intelligence to identify places, objects and people (even the emotions of people).
People can use Seeing AI to learn words in English. With the app open, you can point your iPhone or iPad at any object and it will say what the object is. People can also use the app when going to a store or supermarket. It can read product bar codes (条形码) so users will know whether a can is filled with fruit or dog food. In addition, at restaurants, diners can use it to hear a list of drinks and other menu offerings. It can recognize both food choices and prices. And in the near future, it will be able to identify banknotes so people know whether they are holding a bill that is worth $100 or $1.
However, as a new app, seeing AI will not be correct 100% of the time. For example, just because someone is smiling does not necessarily mean they are happy. The app recognizes text, but not handwriting yet. That feature may be available in the future. Also, Seeing AI needs to be connected to the Internet to work.
24. What does the author say about Seeing AI?
A. It is on sale all over the world. B. It can run on all smart phones.
C. It is tailored for the visually disabled. D. It asks for a small charge for the service.
25. What can Seeing AI help people do now?
A. Make quick decisions. B. Tell the types of food.
C. Identify paper money. D. Recommend best alternatives.
26. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. The usage of Seeing AL B. The future of Seeing AI.
C. The limitation of Seeing AI. D. The significance of Seeing AI.
27. Where is this text most likely from?
A. A diary. B. A guidebook.
C. A novel. D. A magazine.
C
Rather than continue living a comfortable urban life, this British family has sold their London home in favor of launching the world’s smallest nature reserve to save a nation’s coral reef system. Karolina and Barry Seath—along with their two young daughters—are preparing to move to an island in the Seychelles (非洲塞舌尔群岛) measuring just 1,300 feet long by 980 feet wide (400 by 300 meters).
They’ve launched a charity and teamed up with (与……合作) local biologists in an effort to bring the coral reefs back to life in the smallest African country, which have been almost wiped out by rising sea temperatures. Their land-based coral farm will be only the second of its kind in the world, the other being on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, to specialize in regrowing coral to restore the reefs.
47-year-old Barry, who is a former policeman, said, “We are just a normal husband, wife and two kids, living the sort of life that most others do, but we felt the need to make a positive change for ourselves, our children, and the world we had largely taken for granted.”
Over the course of several vacations to the Seychelles, the Seaths witnessed the gradual deterioration (恶化) of the reefs. “Every time we visited, we noticed the coral was getting worse and worse,” said Barry. “All the tourists say the same thing. They love the beaches but are really disappointed with the coral.”
Barry felt it was time to make a change and show his daughters an alternative way of eco-friendly living. He then teamed up with experts at the Marine Conservation Society Seychelles in order to develop the facility. Once it is complete, it will be the first large-scale, land-based coral farm in the Indian Ocean. The eco-warriors hope to use the facility to grow around 10,000 corals per year. Barry said, “Our long-term goal is to show everyone that—with just a relatively small investment—you can have a big positive influence on the marine (海的) environment.”
28. Why have Karolina and Barry Seath sold their house?
A. They need to collect enough money to set up a charity.
B. They will move to an island in the Seychelles to save coral.
C. They think suburban life near the sea will be more comfortable.
D. They want to have a sea farm to grow coral for their daughters.
29. What do we know about the Seaths from the text?
A. They often take other people’s deeds for granted.
B. They have visited the Seychelles only once.
C. There are altogether six family members.
D. Barry Seath used to be a policeman.
30. What will Karolina and Barry Beath’s coral farm be like?
A. It will be 1,300 meters long and 980 meters wide.
B. It will be the first of its kind in the Indian Ocean.
C. It will focus on fighting with rising sea temperatures.
D. It will be larger than the one on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
31. What is Barry’s long-term goal?
A. To show everyone they can make a difference to the sea environment.
B. To make sure no one is disappointed with the coral in the Seychelles.
C. To try to grow around 10,000 corals per year on their coral farm.
D. To show his daughters a better life of eco-friendly living.
D
A new study researched how bad technology affected employees’ mental health. The research involved experiments in which brainwaves were measured as people were put through a series of bad technology experiences. The experiments involved adults of many ages with different levels of computer skills. Subjects were tested with simple computer problems, like troubled sign-in operations. Others dealt with slow-speed connections to the Internet. Still others experienced system crashes.
“The moment people started using bad technology, we saw a doubling of their levels of stress,” said Olivier Oullier, president of EMOTIV, which is a technology company. “I was a bit surprised by that, because you rarely see those levels going so high,” he said. The experiments showed that technology related stress had a lasting effect, he added.
In addition to tech failures affecting the mental health of employees, the problems can also affect a company’s business, the research found. Such problems can reduce productivity, especially that of younger workers, who rely heavily on technology to work. The research showed a thirty percent production drop among study subjects under age 40. And lower productivity in turn increased their stress levels.
As stressful as the tech problems were for those in the study, Oullier said, such effects were likely to be even more severe in the real world. He said the subjects knew they were involved in an experiment so they may not have been as personally affected by the results.
As Oullier has pointed out, another issue is that many employees are working remotely and this can also add to tech difficulties. In an office, computer support helpers are usually available to help workers solve tech problems. But working from a kitchen or home office, employees are often on their own. When they face more tech problems, they get more stressed.
“When you’re stuck at home and all you have is a computer provided by your employer, you might not have access to tech support,” Oullier said. “That’s why it’s so important when you are remote to have technology that works.”
32. What did researchers do to all subjects in the experiment?
A. They got them exposed to tech failures. B. They asked them to gain computer skills.
C. They required them to calm others down. D. They tested them with complex problems.
33. Why are young employees affected more severely by tech failures?
A. They have a preference for work from home offices.
B. They have heavier dependence on technology at work.
C. They play an important role in a company’s tech business.
D. They are not as skilled and experienced as old employees.
34. Which of the following statements does Olivier Oullier agree to?
A. Remote work leads to lower productivity. B. Tech- related stress has a temporary effect.
C. Lack of tech support adds to stress levels. D. Access to technology ensures good health.
35. What is the best title for the text?
A. Bad Technology Has Little to Do With Productivity.
B. Tech Failures Can Make Employees More Stressed.
C. Working Remotely Can Lead to Poor Mental Health.
D. Computer Skills Are Particularly Necessary at Work.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The teenage years can be tough, and it’s normal to feel sad every now and then. But if these feelings don’t go away or become so intense that you can’t handle them, you may be suffering from depression. 36 .
Try not to isolate yourself.
When you’re depressed, you may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything. Just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult, but isolating yourself only makes depression worse. 37 Spend time with friends, especially those who are active.
Keep your body healthy
Making healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your mood. Ever heard of a “runners high”? Physical activities can be as effective as medications for depression, so get involved in sports, ride your bike, or take a dance class. Any activity helps! 38 As for food, make sure you are feeding your mind with plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
39
You maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a “mood boost”, even if just for a short time. However, substance use can not only make depression worse, but can cause you to become more depressed. In short, drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worse—not better in the long run. You will need special treatment for your substance problem.
Ask for help if you are stressed
Stress and worry can lead to depression. 40 In addition, if you have a health concern you feel you can’t talk to your parents about, see a doctor. A health professional can help you approach your parents and guide you toward appropriate treatment. If you’re dealing with relationship, friendship, or family problems, talk to an adult you trust.
A. Substance use may help.
B. Avoid alcohol and drugs.
C. Even a short walk can be beneficial.
D. The more exercise you do, the healthier you will be.
E. Talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming.
F. Help is available and you have more power than you think.
G. As you get out into the world, you may find yourself feeling better.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
81-year-old Erika lives in Langenfeld, Germany, with her husband. She never used to be 41 , but after her two kids grew up and left the 42 , she found herself bored.
43 , her daughter signed her up for a gym membership. “The first five years, I was not as 44 . Then, I slowly started to do more and 45 took part in rowing competitions,” Erika said.
It has been 20 years since Erika first 46 that gym. These days, she works out twice a day. When COVID-19 began, she had to find a new way to 47 her workout desire. That’s when her daughter 48 some technology-related apps to her!
She 49 participating in various workout challenges online, and it didn’t take long before people
50 her. As her Internet followers grew, Erika has become a perfect 51 for the young to keep active for the benefit of their 52 .
“If I can change people’s stereotypes (刻板印象) about the old, it makes me very happy,” she said. Meanwhile, she often 53 younger folks through her social networks, trying hard to 54 the joy of fitness.
“I would have never 55 to get this many inspiring 56 and followers,” Erika added. “These apps have helped me to stay up-to-date with 57 and what the younger generations are 58 these days.”
Erika is showing everyone how 59 it is to grow and evolve in our lifetimes. Twenty years ago, she
60 imagined that she would be motivating people half her age on social media Now she’s made it.
41. A. athletic B. wealth C. sensitive D. busy
42. A. office B. school C. neighborhood D. house
43. A. Simply B. Luckily C. Hopefully D. Obviously
44. A. tired B. addicted C. worried D. ashamed
45. A. seldom B. still C. even D. again
46. A. set foot in B. caught sight of C. took advantage of D. paid attention to
47. A. express B. remember C. describe D. satisfy
48. A. introduced B. reported C. attached D. repeated
49. A. imagined B. started C. delayed D. allowed
50. A. sponsored B. suspected C. noticed D. challenged
51. A. symbol B. brand C. model D. dream
52. A. safety B. health C. honor D. reward
53. A. encourages B. protect C. observes D. relaxes
54. A. impress B. keep C. spread D. exchange
55. A. proved B. offered C. agreed D. expected
56. A. explanations B. discussions C. debates D. comments
57. A. culture B. technology C. development D. environment
58. A. curious about B. patient with C. displeased with D. uncertain about
59. A. difficult B. natural C. slow D. important
60. A. slightly B. regularly C. hardly D. basically
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。
People will connect to their cultural group through similar food patterns. Immigrants often use food as 61 means of keeping their identity. People from different backgrounds eat different food. The areas 62 families live influence food likes and dislikes.
Food items themselves have meaning 63 (attach) to them. In many Western countries, a box of chocolate would be viewed as an appropriate gift. The receiver of the gift would react 64 (different) to a gift of cabbages or carrots. In other countries, however, chocolate might be a less appropriate gift.
Nations or countries are often linked 65 certain food. For example, many people think of Italy when eating pizza. Families in the southern United States prefer to eat Grits (粗玉米粉). Meat and potatoes 66 (eat) by some families in the United States.
67 (region) food habits do exist, but they also change over time. Families move to other locations,
68 (bring) their food preferences with them. They may use some local 69 (ingredient) to try their old recipes, or experiment with new recipes. Because people and food are mobile, trying to define a country’s culture by what they eat is often 70 (accurate).
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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。
Last summer vacation, as volunteer teachers, my classmates and I headed to Daliangshan Hope School carried some books donated by our class. Upon arrival, we received a warmly welcome from the whole school. In the following day, we gave them lessons and patiently helped them with their studies. The students attended our lessons actively, what in turn inspired us. After class we played with basketball together. We also told them how our school life was like. Chatting or laughing, we felt we had never had more enjoyable time. Two weeks flew by, and it was time for us to say goodbye. Many students came to see ourselves off. We hugged each other and express our wish to see each other soon.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是校学生会主席，请以学生会的名义就全球变暖问题写一封英文倡议信，并刊登在你校英文报上。内容包括：
1. 全球变暖的负面影响;
2. 如何从我做起减缓全球变暖。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
高二期末考试英语参考答案
听力
1-5. CBAAA 6-10BABBB 11-15 ACABC 16-20 BCACB
阅读
21-25 CCBCB 26-30 CDBDB 31-35 AABCB 36-40 FGCBE
完形填空
41-45. ADBBC 46-50. ADABC 51-55. CBACD 56-60. DBADC
语法填空
61. a 62. where 63. attached 64. differently 65. to/with
66. are eaten 67. Regional 68. bringing 69. ingredient 70. inaccurate
改错71. 1. carried→ carrying 2. warmly→ warm 3. day→ days 4. what→ which 5. with去掉 6. how→ what
7. or→ and 8. more前面加a 9. ourselves→ us 10. express→ expressed
书面表达
Dear teachers and fellow students,
There is no doubt that our planet is getting warmer and warmer. Global warming has already brought about the rise of the sea level, the spread of diseases and the extinction of species. It’s our responsibility to live a low-carbon life to save the earth before it is too late.
Everyone is expected to cultivate the awareness of saving energy and resources. First, travelling by public transportation is an effective way to save energy and reduce the emission of carbon dioxide. Second, make full use of every drop of water. For example, flush the toilet with the used water. Also, try to avoid using disposable products like plastic bags. If you do use them, use them more than once.
Together, individuals can make a difference and every little thing counts!
The Student Union