高二下学期英语期末考试试卷第40套真题

高二下学期英语期末考试试卷

一、阅读理解（共16小题；每小题2.5分，满分40分）

1. 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。

Welcome to Reading Museum’s Hands-on Learning Service

During the past 100 years,Reading Museum has always been offering learning opportunities to schools, andwe hope to continue this tradition for the next 100 years with your support.

Victorian Schoolroom

The session takes place in agrand reconstruction of a schoolroom in a late nineteenth century Board School.The children will experience a wide range of Victorian style lessons and useslate boards and dip pens. The session leader will play the role of a Victorianteacher but will come out of the role during the session to comfort thechildren. We provide costume for all children.

Victorian Toys

Our Victorian nanny deliversthis interesting session. The nanny will help children to explore thedifferences between rich and poor children’s toys from the past. During thesession the children have the opportunity to make a toy to take home.

Victorian Christmas

In a specially decorated roomthe children will find out how the Victorians introduced many of our Christmascustoms. They will make a simple card or

present to take home.

For up-to-date prices and session details, please visit our website www.. Reading museum, org. For all sessionbookings please phone us on 01189373400. Reservation at least 4 weeks inadvance is advised. Please be ready to tell us when you wish to come, thesession you wish to book and the year group of pupils. Our sessions takeplace between 10:00 and 12: 00 or 12: 30 and 14: 30. The maximum groupsize is 35 pupils. We recommend that you bring 5 adults for each group.

（1）Who will give the Victorian style lessons?

A . The Victorian nanny.

B . The children.

C . The session leader.

D . The server.

（2）What can the children do in Victorian Toys?

A . They can learn the differences between rich and poor children.

B . They can learn something about Christmas customs.

C . They can take home the toys made by themselves.

D . They can get interesting Victorian style lessons.

（3）What can we know about Victorian Christmas?

A . The children have to be with their parents.

B . The children act as Christmas father.

C . At least 35 children are required.

D . Each session will last for 2 hours.

（4）What should you do if you want to attend the sessions?

A . Visit its website often.

B . Book at least 4 weeks in advance.

C . Explain your ideas on the phone.

D . Know the history about Victorian customs.

2. 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。

It all started in 2007 whenJames Bowen, a thirty-something drug addict

who survived by playing guitar onthe street, found an orange cat sitting in front of the door of his apartment.

Bowen noticed the cat was wounded.Without hesitation, the young man took him to the Humane Society and spent thelittle money he had on medicine to heal him.

Shortly thereafter, the cat,who was healing and feeling much better, began to follow the musician when heleft the house. Then one day the cat got on the bus that Bowen took to theplace where he worked.

That’s how the cat, who hadrecently been named Bob, began to accompany his human friend to his musicalperformances. Bob’s mere presence attracted the attention of passers-by. Heand Bowen would finish off each song with a high five. Pretty soon, the imagesof Bob wearing a scarf while sitting on the musician’s shoulder, or keeping himcompany while he played the guitar, began to go viral all over the world.

Eventually, the news found outabout the pair and did a story for the magazine Islington Tribune. It was not long after that when a book agentappeared in their lives and gave them a chance to tell their story.

By then, Bowen, who had managedto get away from drugs, wrote a novel called A Street Cat Named Bob. He related in great detail how meeting thecat changed him.

The book soon sold more thansix million copies and even spread beyond the borders of the United Kingdom. Infact, it was translated into thirty languages.

Through all of these changingcircumstances, Bob has always been with Bowen—on his shoulder.

You can’t make up a story likethis. But life always gives opportunities to those who know how to get hold ofthem. So if you are ever in a position where a cat has chosen you, don’t ignoreit. You can’t imagine all the good that life may have in store if you decide toaccept the proposal.

（1）Why did James Bowen decide to keep the cat?

A . The cat could attract more audience.

B . The cat could keep him company.

C . The cat was a lovely performer.

D . The cat needed to be taken care of.

（2）What does the underlined phrase “go viral” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A . look funny

B . create viruses

C . spread quickly

D . change greatly

（3）What do we know about A Street Cat Named Bob?

A . It was a huge success.

B . It was written by a book agent.

C . It helped Bowen stop taking drugs.

D . It was first published in a magazine.

（4）What does the author think of James Bowen?

A . He has a strong sense of business.

B . He knows how to catch audience’s attention.

C . He seized the chance to change himself.

D . He is no longer a good street performer.

3. 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。

Studies have shown most peoplefail to realize how much time they spend on their smart-ph oneseach day.

Frank and Amelia’s family wereput to a test, using a free app called

“Moment-screenTime Tracker”. The Vascellaros—Frank, Amelia, 14-year-old twins Frankie and Joe, and 17-year-old Sam—allsaid they did not really know they were spending so much time on their phoneseach day.

“Honestly, I don’t feellike I’m on my phone a lot,” Amelia Vascellaro said. Amelia was on herphone far less often than Frank, according to the app. While Amelia spent aboutan hour per day on the phone, Frank spent close to four hours on his phone—whichcame as a shock to him. The children’s times varied but they often spent morethan a couple of hours on the phone as well.

Minneapolis-based DrKirsten Lind Seal sees phone usage come up a lot among families. Lind Seal saidmany family members’ phone use has become problematic.

“If we hear more thanonce, ‘Do you have to be on your phone right now? Can you please put your phonedown? Did you hear what I said?’ it may be a sign that it is negativelyinfluencing our family relationships and our daily lives,” she said.

Lind Seal said actually payingattention to how much time one spends on the phone is a good first step indeciding when to put it down.

She asks parents to encouragemore face-to-face communication for teens and youngadults as they continue developing their social and emotional skills.”What we find is that we are really losing out on empathy—the ability to understand other people’s feelings and problems——when we spend a lot of time on our smart-phonesto communicate with ot her people she said.

（1）How did the families tested by the app feel about the test results?

A . Satisfied.

B . Doubtful.

C . Uninterested.

D . Astonished.

（2）Why did Lind Seal mention the three questions in Para 5?

A . To encourage people to live a simple life.

B . To explain the signs of problematic phone use.

C . To show the importance of close relationships.

D . To ask people if they use phones too much.

（3）What did Lind Seal want to convey in the last paragraph?

A . We should make more face-to-face communicat ion.

B . We can understand each other better using smart phones.

C . Our ability of empathy is strengthened by smart phones.

D . Smart phone usage improves the teens’ emotional skills.

（4）Where is this text most likely from?

A . A diary.

B . A guidebook.

C . A novel.

D . A magazine.

4. 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。

As the international demand fornarrative films （纪录片）continues to increase with popular streamingservices like Netflix and others, the two questions then come：Will the coming generations receive most of their entertainmentthrough visual means rather than through the written word? Will such anincrease of narrative film reduce the importance of reading?

Growing examples of this trendinclude the dimishmentof fiction lovers, the ever-risingculture o f computer games, the wave of streaming services of wide internationalreach, and movies filled with special effects made for children and teenagers.Nor must we ignore the economic dangers that lie ahead for the written word.The narrative film industry is a moneymaker that

surpasses the publishingindustry.

The other underlying question,of course, is “does it really matter if the written word bows to the worldof narrative films?” From my point of view, any diminishment of fictiondelivered by words is a loss for mankind.

There is no greater humanfeature than the imagination. It lies at the very soul of the human species. Itis the brain’s most powerful engine. It is the essential muscle of life and likeall muscles it must be exercised and strengthened.

Writing and reading are theprincipal tools that inspire and create our imagination. Anything thatdiminishes that power is the enemy of mankind.

It should be known that I amnot opposed to new media and technological advances. Instead, I have alwaysfelt it necessary to adapt to advancing technology. In fact, a number of mynovels are in various stages of development for film, TV and live stageproductions. My hope is that the written word will only stand to becomplemented by technology, not pushed to the edge of extinction.

Of course, there are those whowill present arguments for the superiority of the moving image over the writtenword. Each has its place. My argument is for finding the right balance betweenit and the moving image.

（1）In what way do narrative films embarrass the written word according to Para 2?

A . Economic benefits.

B . International communication.

C . Cultural influence.

D . Educational technology.

（2）Why does the author value the role of the written word?

A . It strengthens our muscles.

B . It helps sharpen our imagination.

C . It distinguishes man from each other.

D . It paves the way for narrative films.

（3）What is the author’s attitude towards new media and technological advances?

A . Cautious.

B . Skeptical.

C . Positive.

D . Critical.

（4）What’s the best title of the passage?

A . Are Narrative Films Killing the Written Word?

B . Are Films Impacting Our Imagination?

C . Can Written Word Finally Beat Films?

D . Do Narrative Films Have a Bright Future?

二、任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

5. 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。

Many people are aiming andpraying to be happy. What they do not know is that happiness is a journey andnot a destination. ________Here are some of the how-to’s.

Be true to yourself. ________You can withdraw with a person that cannotsatisfy you. You can change a job. You can choose friends. If you think people,things and events in your life don’t give you happiness, let them go and thinkof better ways.

________Think of good things and not the opposite.When you think you have less money in your pocket, don’t say “I don’t wantto be poor”. Say I want to be rich or I have more than enough money foreverything. You’ll notice you’ll attract a lot of good things, gifts and goodpeople in your life

that could improve your financial aspect.

Start your day with hopes. Bythe time you wake up, stretch your muscles with hopes and thoughts of abundancein your brain. You’ll get more energy than waking up with bad mood. ________Always smile. Nobody wants to bedepressed people. ________You cannot sell your products if you are notmarketable enough. Smile makes some people’s day. Smile and the world smileswith you.

Happiness depends on yourself.If you want happiness in your life, you have to prove it in your actions. Toreceive, feel and be happy is to do happy things to others.

A. Always think positive.

B. Be thankful for the journey you are taking.

C. It is so uncomfortable to be with people who love frowning.

D. Don’t pretend if you do not like a situation.

E. Accept people for who they are and don’t compare them with otherbetter people.

F. Every good thing in the world is already here and it’s up to us towork for happiness.

G. If you start your day with good mood, you’ll end it with good mood.

三、完形填空（共15小题;每题1分，满分15分）

6. 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。

MacArthur’s love for sailingdates back to when she was just 4 years old,

when she first got the opportunityto have a try on a boat. “It kind of 1me that this boat had everything we needed totake us anywhere in the world. And as a child,that opened up everything andmade me feel the greatest sense of 2，“she explained.

This experience 3a passion within MacArthur that she wanted tosail around the world. Growing up in the countryside, she had no idea how to 4it. However, she knew that was what she wantedto do at some stage. So she acquired knowledge and 5for years to seek her dream in sailing. Havingmerely potatoes and beans every day for eight years, she 6could afford the right equipment. By reachingsuch 7goals and asking technical questions about 8,MacArthur felt as though she was getting 9to her ambition.

“The impossible could bepossible and 10high is not necessarily such a crazy thing todo.” she said. And it seems that MacArthur’s 11to become a sailor went beyond herexpectations. At the age of 24, she started to 12media attention after winning the second placein the Vendee Globe, a single-handed non-stop yacht race that went around the world.

Four years later, MacArthurchose to sail for 71 days and 14 hours, 13more than 26,000 miles. This led toher scoring a new record. 14this record has since been surpassed , MacArthuris still considered as Britain’s most successful offshore racer.

So when you know where you’regoing, you can actual ly get there—even if it seems 15!

（1）A . benefitedB . struckC . taughtD . treated（2）A . wonderB . magicC .

directionD . freedom（3）A . lightedB . leftC . carriedD . invented（4）A . approachB . gainC . achieveD . forget（5）A . made upB . saved upC . turned upD . picked up（6）A . eventuallyB . fortunatelyC . graduallyD . definitely（7）A . personalB . financialC . finalD . academic（8）A . schoolB . sailingC . drivingD . business（9）A . furtherB . deeperC . closerD . smarter（10）A . workingB . designingC . meaningD . aiming（11）A . lessonB . mindC . confidenceD . plan （12）A . acceptB . receiveC . enjoyD . keep（13）A . includingB . reachingC . coveringD . floating（14）A . AfterB . WhenC . WhetherD . While（15）A . impossibleB . constantC . valuableD . available四、语法填空

7. 阅读下面材料，在题后空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

Zhang Lanping has been teachingfor 33 years now, but ________makes her special is her pair of crutches. Thecourageous teacher from Gansu province ________ from poliomyelitis, an infectiousdisease, when she was only one year old.

Zhang is not able to ________ recover and therefore has to usecrutches for the rest of her life. This condition, however, has not weakenedZhang’s spirit. As a student, Zhang devoted ________ to acquiring knowledge, which shebelieved would make her a ________ teacher.

After graduation, Zhang appliedas a college teacher but she was turned down because of her physical ________. Zhang did not give up and ________ as a primary school teacher in herhometown in Gansu province, ________then experienced a shortag e of teachers. Forable-bodiedpeople, it takes only six minutes ________ school, but Zhang has to spend onehour from home to her

work place ________crutches. Zhang’s efforts have not been in vain. The academic performance ofher students is among the best in the district.

五、书面表达

8. 应用文写作

假设你是李华，经常和美国朋友Tom通过网络交流，你的英语进步很大。在Tom 髙中毕业之际，请你给他写封邮件,内容包括：

⒈表示祝贺；

⒉询问他的暑期计划；

⒊感谢他的帮助。

注意：⒈词数80左右；⒉ 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Tom,

Best wishes!

Yours,

Li Hua

9. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容进行续写,使之构成一个完整的短文。

注意：

⒈续写部分的词数应为150左右；

⒉续写部分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

When I was in seventh grade, Iwas a candy striper （护士助手）at a local hospital in my town. I volunteeredabout 30 to 40 hours a week during the summer.

Most of the time I spent therewas with Mr. Green. He never has any

visitors, and nobody seemed to care abouthis condition. I spent many days there holding his hand and talking to him,helping with anything that needed to be done. He became a close friend of mine,even though he responded with only an occasional hold of my hand. Mr. Green wasin a coma （昏迷）.

I left for a week for avacation with my parents, and when I came back, Mr. Green was gone. I didn’thave the courage to ask any of the nurses where he was, for fear they mighttell me he had died. So with many questions unanswered, I continued tovolunte er there through my eighth-grade year.

Several years later, when I wasa junior in high school, I was at the gas station when I noticed a familiarface.

He began to tell me how, as helay there comatose, he could hear me talking to him and could feel me holdinghis hand the whole time.