内蒙古赤峰市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语（A卷）试题 Word版无答案（无听力部分）

2021年赤峰市高二年级学年联考试卷（A卷）
英 语
阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，每小题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Four Films You Must Watch
The Call of the Wild
A dog named Buck is stolen with the aim of being sold to be a sled dog. He escapes and finds a home with John Thornton. Together they set off on an adventure into an area where no one has ever been before.From braving the rapids in a canoe to avalanches(雪崩), to wild animals, the two are on the adventure of a lifetime.
Wonder Woman 1984
Believing “whatever anyone dreams of, they can have it”, British archaeologist Barbara Ann Minerva is transformed into the Cheetah, a predator(捕食者)who hunts and devours humans. Meanwhile, Diana Prince is amazed and thrilled to see Steve Trevor, who appears in 1941. She helps him get used to the era as they try to stop Cheetah from killing people.
The War with Grandpa
Grandpa Ed moves into Peter's bedroom, forcing him to go upstairs into the creepy attic. With the help of his friends, Peter thinks up outrageous plans to drive Grandpa out of his bedroom. But Grandpa is tougher than he looks. Rather than giving in, Grandpa plans to get even. The laugh-out-loud movie makes us happy indeed.
Brittany Runs a Marathon
Try Brittany Runs a Marathon, when you need a touch of cheers,or some funny moments. After visiting the doctor, Brittany realizes that she needs to start losing weight to avoid serious health problems. The idea of deciding to run a marathon at first is so crazy to her but once she gets into it she sees things change, including her friendship, her romantic life, and the willpower she never knew she possessed.
21.If you are interested in surviving in the wild, which film would you like to watch?
A. The Call of the Wild. B. Wonder Woman 1984
C.The War with Grandpa. D.Brittany Runs a Marathon.
22. What can we infer from the text?
A. Wonder Woman 1984 is a fantasy film.
B. John Thornton trains Buck as a sled dog.
C. Peter manages to drive Ed out of his bedroom.
D. The doctor advises Brittany to run a marathon.
23. How many comedies are mentioned in the text?
A.One. B.Two. C.Three. D.Four.
B
A South-African female engineer has become an inspiration for other women looking to succeed in fields led by men, after photos of her constructing an extension to her house went so popular on social media.
Last month, South Africa celebrated Women's Month and a 26-year-old woman from Pietermaritzburg became the unlikely poster girl for this year's celebration, after photos of her single-handedly working on an extension to her house went popular on Facebook and other social networks.The pictures showed the woman preparing the cement, making all the measurements and piling the building blocks-all by herself, which not only won her a lot of praise, but also empowered other women to follow their dreams even if the difficulties are against them.
South African website Briefly managed to track down the woman of the photos, who turned out to be a trained civil engineer named Zama Philisiwe Zungu. She inherited(继承) the passion for construction from her father, who is also a builder, and made the decision to become an engineer in 2014, getting into the Umgungundlovu TVET College in her home city.
Zama said that she had never worked in construction before, but that the practical exams she had passed during college gave her the confidence that she could build the extension to her house by herself."This is what I am good at," the 26-year-old said. “Renovating my home is very fun and exciting at the same time; practices are more fun than theory.”
Zama dreams of one day running her own construction company and plans to empower more women in the engineering industry."Always put your best in everything that you do and never underestimate the power of pouring your heart in what you do.Always seek to improve and empower yourself,”Zama advised other women.
24.Why has the female engineer become an inspiration for other women?
A. Because she is popular on social media.
B. Because she goes to college in a poor country.
C. Because women finally control the main fields.
D. Because women seldom succeed in the construction industry.
25.What do we know about Zama?
A.She chose the best location for her house.
B. She made a lot of preparations on her own.
C. She praised other women following their dreams.
D.She made a lot of building blocks and cement.
26. What does the underlined word “Renovating” mean in paragraph 4?
A. Making the room better and larger.
B.Painting the walls of a new house.
C. Tearing an old house into pieces.
D. Drawing a new room in the paper.
27. Which of the following best describes Zama?
A. Inspiring and persevering.
B. Romantic and hardworking.
C.Creative and sympathetic.
D. Cooperative and reliable
C
Imagine shopping in a store only to realize during checkout your wallet and phone are both left at ho me or missing! What if the cashier told you that you could pay using your palm?
This may soon become a reality thanks to Amazon's newest product: Amazon One. By linking your palm to a credit card,this technology could allow users to pay at stores
Amazon is piloting the hardware in two of its Amazon Go stores in Seattle, and plans to take it to twenty more in the near future.The company is also hoping to sell its technology to other retailers.
Like fingerprints, palm prints are unique to a person.Do you know that palm prints develop during the fetal(胎儿的)stage, even before we are born? Physical features such as palm veins(纹路), fingerprints, and facial characteristics are most commonly used for biometric identification. However, palm scan technology has been around for some time and is considered the safest of all.
Unlike fingerprint scans that may not record correct information when there is a cut or bruise, or when fingers are wet, palm scans are more reliable. By scanning your palm, it is more convenient to pay.The patterns of veins don't change during the human lifetime. More importantly, unlike fingerprints that can be copied fro m something people touch, it is not possible to get a picture of a person's palm and guess the vein patterns.
There are also some concerns about this new technology, one of which is security, as Amazon plans to store the users' palm data on the cloud. This is a risk as hackers can get access to this information unlike Apple's face scan technology that stores the data on your iPhone. In spite of this, it is a pretty impressive technology. Who knows how the world will develop in the future? All you may need to do is wave your hand.
28.What's the purpose of giving an example in paragraph 1?
A. To introduce the topic.
B. To remind you to take-your phone and wallet.
C. To share an unhappy experience.
D. To stress the importance of your palm.
29.What can we learn about palm-scan payment?
A. It has developed to a mature stage.
B. It has been put into use in many countries.
C.It possesses some advantages over fingerprints.
D. It may fail when you cut or dirty your palm.
30. Where is the text probably taken from?
A.A fashion book. B.A science magazine.
C.A research review. D.A travel brochure.
31. Which can be the best title for the text?
A. More Possibilities for Payment
B. Palm-Scan Payment vs Other Payment
C.Scanning Your Palm to Pay
D. Comparison of Various Modes of Payment
D
When COVID-19 shutdowns affected community sport, the impacts were far reaching. For many people, these activities are not simply about playing a game, but finding connection. The Learn to Swim program for UNSW international students coordinated(协调)by the Health Promotions Unit is one activity that has created a sense of community and belonging for the students involved.
PhD Sujith Kumar at the Centre for Social Research in Health said the program's restart came at a critical time."Many of us have felt quite alone and left behind during the pandemic(大流行病)as we are away from our families and have been stuck indoors with online classes and meetings.The return of the program over the summer helped us feel more connected to the university, brought us back as a community and allowed us to enjoy the summer, and to get active, after a long period of being separated,”he said.
There were 43 international students participating in the program, coming from all over the globe-including Nepal, India, Indonesia, China, Botswana and Bangladesh. Prior to the program, 58% of participants reported feeling either nervous, scared or anxious about the water, while at its completion 74% felt confident or very confident in the water.
The connection to Australian culture was something of particular note for a number of participants—finding that connection to their new community after such a long period of isolation(孤独)was highly significant.
Mr Kumar described the entire experience as life changing.“Who would have thought that a beginner's swimming program would have completely changed how I saw my body introduced me to a new hobby, helped me to finally join my friends in the beach after years of avoiding it, and feel so much closer to Australian culture?" he said.
32. What is more important for some people to do community sport?
A. Playing a game. B.Creating a kind of connection.
C.Achieving their goals. D.Building a healthy body.
33. What is Sujith Kumar's attitude towards the Learn to Swim?
A.Doubtful. B. Pessimistic.
C. Favorable. D. Uncaring
34. What can we know about the program from the last three paragraphs?
A.The program has been widely praised by the participants.
B.All international students feel confident after the program.
C. The program has nothing to do with Australian culture.
D. Mr Kumar decides to take part in the program next time.
35. What does this text mainly tell us?
A. A swimming program is catching on in Australia.
B.Swimming is a useful way to share the Australian culture.
C. International students love swimming after COVID-19 shutdowns.
D. A swimming program helps international students find connection.
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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选
Conflict often arises between parents and young adults. It is important to work on achieving healthy communication with your parents.
Make time to have meaningful conversations. The newer generation often contact others through technology, such as text messages, online chats or email. They have much less face-to-face contact __36__, most still prefer a personal conversation or phone call. Take the time to sit down and have a few minutes of conversation with them every day.
__37__. If an issue is important to you, bring it up to your parents. Hiding emotions or annoyance can deteriorate(恶化) the relationship that you have with them. Always communicate your feelings in a calm and neutral tone. Avoid getting trapped in the blame game. Allow time for them to respond and share how they feel.
Use the PEN (pause, empathy, needs) method with your parents.__38__. If a certain conversation with your parents is taking a turn for the worse, start by taking a pause. Listen to your parents' needs or wants and empathize with them. Inform them that you also have your own needs and wants.__39__and ask them to empathize with you as well.
Don't just talk about the difficult stuff. Talk to your parents about your everyday life and funny experiences. __40__. Most of your conversations with your parents should be relaxed and humorous. You don't want to talk to them only when you are faced with an issue. Regular communication about the less important things will make the difficult conversations much easier.
A. Avoid blaming each other
B. Be open and honest with your parents
C.Although the older generation is catching on
D. It is an effective approach to preventing conflict
E. The next step is to express your opinions
F. Encourage them to share how their day went
G. If your parents have a strong need for studying new things
第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（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。
Gilbert “Gil” Walker is a retired high school teacher. He could no longer meet his friends in person at Peet's Coffee since March, where he had been a __41__ customer for years. So he started looking for a drive-through. After going to a few places, he decided to __42__ the new Dunkin' and was immediately impressed by their __43__ staff. “The employees were so friendly. When I retired in 2000, the only thing I __44__ was the kids and they __45__ me of the kids in school.”
While speaking to owner Matt Cobo, Walker learned 14 people were __46__ at the Dunkin'. Cobo had no plans to lay off anyone. __47__, he was forced to cut his employees' salaries. It was then that Walker came up with the idea of giving Cobo a (n) __48__ filled with 14 $20 bills for each employee to show his __49__. He did just that on his next __50__ in mid-March.
Following the __51__ gesture, Cobo says he and his staff couldn't __52__ it. “It took my breath away. We didn't know how to __53__. This was new to all of us.” Since that day, Walker has created a special __54__ with the Dunkin' staff.
Each morning, Cobo says they all __55__ his visits and offering him his usual__56__---an iced coffee with a maple bar, free of charge. “We love seeing him,” Cobo explains. Because they __57__ to let him pay, Cobo says it has become "an incredible __58__ of wisdom” between his staff and Walker. The employees and the owner often jokingly make __59__that the cash register is __60__ or the car ahead of him paid.
Recently, the Dunkin' staff threw Walker and his wife a 62nd anniversary party in the parking lot.
41.A. tired B. regular C.homeless D. potential
42.A.run B.call C.offer D.try
43.A. warm B.punctual C.casual D.picky
44.A. helped B.chose C.missed D. discovered
45.A. convinced B.informed C.warned D. reminded
46.A.employed B.criticized C.honored D. interrupted
47.A.Somehow B. Moreover C.Therefore D.Otherwise
48.A. diary B.meal C.email D.envelope
49.A. luck B. approval C.appreciation D. politeness
50.A.move B.visit C.book D. project
51.A.patient B.violent C.kind D. specific
52. A. believe B.explain C.remember D. prove
53.A. avoid B. respond C.apply D. open
54.A.class B.contract C.system D.bond
55. A. make up for B. look forward to C. look into D. put up with
56. A. role B. route C.order D.seat
57.A. refuse B. forget C.regret D.continue
58.A. result B. game C. experiment D. function
59. A. mistakes B.appointments C.plans D.excuses
60.A. broken B.dirty C.wasted D.empty
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
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。
China's first Mars rover has been named Zhurong, announced the China National space Administration (CNSA) on Saturday. Zhurong is __61__ god of fire in ancient Chinese legend. Fire__62__(bring) warmth and brightness to the ancestors of humankind, and fire lit up human civilization.Naming China's first Mars rover after the god of fire __63__ (mean) lighting the flame of China's space __64__(explore) , according to Wu Yanhua, director of the CNSA.
Literally, Zhu expresses the good wishes for humankind's exploring the universe. Rong reflects China's wish for the peaceful use of space and the building of a community with a__65__(share) future, Wu said.
The name is another example of Chinese space workers' __66__(science) romance as they have named spacecraft, including Tianwen, Chang'e and Beidou, after Chinese traditional culture, which also shows the Chinese people's culture confidence, he said.
The most __67__ (challenge) part of the mission will be the soft landing__68__May, a process of the rover lasting seven to eight minutes. Chinese space engineers__69__scientists have chosen a __70__(relative) flat region in the southern part of the Utopia Planitia, a large plain, as the potential landing zone.Chinese scientists are looking forward to finding more evidence of water-ice.
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(入)，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。
Jan, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a seriously illness and had to quit her job. In age 50, she found her out of work and stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that surf the Internet could help her feel less lonely and boring. She could listen to music, watch films, play game and explore the world. She also joined the online group where she could talking about her problems and get support and advice from others. She realized that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability remove the distance that is usually exists between people.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，得知当地博物馆要举办长征(the Long March)图片展。请写信邀请留学生Danny一同前往，内容包括：
1.时间和地点；
2.展览介绍；
3.邀请参加。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
Dear Danny,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua