黑龙江省鹤岗一中2020—2021学年高二下学期期末试题-英语-Word版含答案.docx

鹤岗一中2022-2021学年度下学期期末考试
高二英语试卷
本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和其次卷（非选择题）两部分。满分：120分
Ⅰ卷(两部分，共70分)
第一部分：阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题 2分，满分40分)
第一节 （共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Norm Pethrick, a 36-year-old man in Australia’s northern city Darwin, was praised on Thursday for jumping onto a crocodile’s back to save his wife Wendy at Litchfield National Park, a popular tourist spot southwest of Darwin, a local newspaper reported. 
Mrs Pethrick was standing on a river bank Wednesday afternoon when the saltwater crocodile lunged (扑), locking its jaws on both her legs as it tried to drag her underwater. 
Norm Pethrick, who with his wife had been collecting water, immediately went to help her. He jumped onto the back, poked (戳) the eyes of the crocodile and finally got his wife free. 
Mrs Pethrick was later taken to Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) for a medical treatment. The doctors said she was suffering eight puncture wounds (伤口) in her right leg, a puncture wound in her left leg and a serious cut to one of her fingers. 
“This could have been a fatal and tragic situation,” said the general manager of Royal Darwin Hospital, Dr Len Notaras, according to a local report. 
He said Mrs Pethrick was saved by her husband’s “quick and diligent actions”. 
Dr Notaras also said she would remain in hospital for three to four days and have an operation to clean the wounds, which are easy to get infected because of bacteria (细菌) on the teeth of the crocodile
1. This passage is most likely to be found in _____.
A. a travel guide B. a newspaper 
C. a textbook D. a novel
2. The crocodile attacked Mrs Pethrick when she was ______.
A. swimming in the river 
B. standing on the river bank
C. watching the crocodile 
D. fishing in the water
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Mrs Pethrick?
A. Her eyes were badly poked. 
B. She had eight wounds altogether.
C. One of her fingers also got hurt. 
D. One of the crocodile’s teeth was found in her leg.
4. According to the passage, Norm Pethrick can be described as the following EXCEPT ______.
A. brave B. diligent  C. quick D. humorous
B
Many of us are fascinated by time travel. Who wouldn’t be enthralled by returning to the past or
seeing the future? But time travel seems to be possible only in our imagination – or in most cases, in science fiction.
Science fiction is a world where impossible things can become possible. But science fiction is not entirely fiction since it is based on science theories and principles. I have compiled some of the popular ways by which time travel is made possible in fiction books :
· Through the wormhole( 虫孔)——It is a shortcut between points in space-time. According
to Einstein, an object can pass through this if it can travel at the speed of light with infinite mass. An example of a wormhole is described in RiddLe of the Red Bible.
·Through a black hole —— A black hole is a vacuum in space where light cannot even escape or pass through. In some sci-fi movies, like Star Trek, black holes become the means to travel through time.
· Through time machines —— In fiction, time machines are complex vehicles that can
travel faster than light. A time machine can be a strange vehicle like TARDIS in Doctor Who or a specially modified car like the one used in Back to the Future.
· Through a parallel ( 平行的) universe ——Another popular way to travel through time is
to be able to slip or slide into a parallel universe where one can go back to a point in time and see a different reality.
Though we know time travel may not be possible, it is still an entertaining subject and a heated topic for most of us.
5. The underlined word “ enthralled” in the first paragraph can be replaced by “ .”
A. thrilled B. confused C. shocked D. upset
6. The means of travelling through a black hole is described in .
A. Doctor Who B. Back to the Future
C. Star Trek D. Riddle of the Red Bible
7. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
A. Time travel will never become possible even in the far future.
B. Time travel through a time machine will be the most common means.
C. Sci-fi writers have some similar experience as they describe in their fiction.
D. Many ways of time travel are described in science fiction besides the mentioned fours.
C
Some people asked me how I could suggest the expenses of billions of dollars for a voyage to Mars, at a time when many children on this Earth are starving to death. I know that they do not expect an answer such as “ Oh, I did not know that there are children dying from hunger, but from now on I will stop any kind of space research until mankind has solved that problem! ” In fact, I have known of this long before.
But I firmly believe that by working for the space program we can make some contributions to the relief and eventual solution of such serious problems as poverty and hunger on the Earth. Two basic factors causing the poverty and hunger problems are the production of food and the distribution
(分布) of food. In fact, large areas of land could be used far better if efficient methods of farming, fertilizer use, weather forecasting, field selection, planting, crop surveys, harvest planning and so on were applied. The best tool for the improvement of all these methods undoubtedly, is the artificial Earth satellite. Circling the globe at a high altitude, it can screen wide areas of land within a short time; it can observe and measure a large variety of factors indicating the status and condition of crops, soil, droughts, rainfall, snow cover, etc.
Besides, in the modern society, there is a continuing great need for new basic knowledge in the science if we wish to improve the conditions of human life on the Earth. We need more knowledge in physics and chemistry, in biology and physiology, and particularly in medicine to cope with all these problems which threaten man’s life: hunger, disease, overpopulation, pollution of water and the environment. In a way, the space age not only holds out a mirror in which we can see ourselves, it also provides us with the technologies.
8. The passage is mainly discussing about .
A. whether the children’s dying from hunger is the major problem
B. whether there is an effective way to avoid the global starvation
C. whether the author’s suggestion has been taken into serious consideration
D. whether it is worth spending much money on the space research
9. According to the author, what plays an important part in dealing with poverty and hunger?
A. Food supply. B. Methods of farming.
C. Government support. D. Modern technology.
10. The second paragraph is mainly developed by .
A. making comparison B. giving explanation
C. giving examples D. offering advice
11. From the last paragraph, we can infer that .
A. more basic knowledge is required to be learned
B. technologies can help to improve our living quality
C. we can live a more peaceful and happier life
D. there are different views on the space age
D
My grandfather died more than twenty-five years ago. He was kind, strong, fair, and very funny. When I was a young musician, he was my biggest fan. My grandpa used to applaud when I was preparing for it. I played my violin for him when he visited, and he loved everything, but each time he had one request——call me to play Amazing Grace. And I usually did so.
About the time when I entered high school, grandpa got cancer. The last time I saw him alive was in 1985. For a moment I didn’t recognize him. He looked so small among all the white sheets, and I had never thought of my grandpa as small in any sense.
The next morning I found my moment alone with him. I prepared my voilin, tuned to his appreciative gaze, and finally played for him Amazing Grace. I had worked on it for weeks, knowing it never mattered if I actually played it well and choosing not to believe as I played that it was my last concert for my biggest fan. The cancer had stolen his smile, but I saw joy in his eyes. He held my hand afterward, and I knew I had done something important.
I argued with people all through college about my music major. I was told by strangers that music wouldn’t make me any money and it wasn’t useful like being a doctor. But I knew that with music I was able to give my grandpa something at a point when no one else could. Food didn’t taste
good, doctors couldn’t help, and his body betrayed （辜负）him and left him helpless. But for a few minutes listening to me with my violin, he seemed to find beauty and love and escape.
12. Every time the author’s grandfather came to visit her, he would .
A. ask her to play the same piece of music
B. pretend to think highly of her performance
C. applaud for her throughout her performance
D. remind the author of his kindness and humour
13. Why did the author spend weeks in practicing playing Amazing Grace?
A. She believed it can save her grandfather’s life.
B. She wanted her grandfather to be her biggest fan.
C. She wanted to express her sorrow by playing that song.
D. She wanted to comfort both herself and her dying grandfather.
14. The author seems to believe that .
A. being a doctor could earn her more fame and wealth
B. music could make a difference even to a dying old person
C. music could have a better effect on patients’ life than love
D. our life couldn’t be beautiful without each other’s care and love
15. What is the best title of this passage?
A. Grandfather’s Love B. Goodbye, My Favorite Music
C. Amazing Grace D. Human’s Better Nature
其次节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
依据短文内容， 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。
Stressed out?
Your schedule is packed with classes, homework, youth groups, hobbies, family and friends.
16 You might also be dealing with a relationship or family conflict. Sometimes it's just too much to handle, and stress moves slowly into your life. Here are some ideas to help you balance your life and reduce stress.
17 Certain practices can reduce stress hormones (荷尔蒙). These include remaining in a silent state and listening to music you find calming.
Dr. Kathleen Hall, founder of the Stress Institute, also recommends using positive affirmations(确定), “Repeating a positive affirmation when you are stressed reduces the production of stress hormones. Create an affirmation you love, such as, ‘I am strong; I am in control；everything has a purpose.’”
Interact (相互沟通)
Sometimes when we're stressed, we want to separate ourselves from others. 18 This could mean just hanging out with a friend or getting involved in a group.
Exercise
Sports are a great way to reduce stress. 19 Try different physical activities until you find one you enjoy: swimming, biking, hiking, etc.
20 What you eat can have a big influence on how you feel.To cut down on stress, always start your day with breakfast. Also, eat more fish and nuts, and vitamin B6, found in bananas, turkey, brown rice and sweet potatoes.
A. Eat healthily.
B. Relax your mind and body.
C. Positively involve yourself in society.
D. And team sports aren't the only way to reduce it.
E. We don't share it with others and always shoulder it on our own.
F. And being busy probably isn't the only thing going on in your life.
G. However, connecting with people who matter to us can help us reduce stress.

其次部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，把握其大意，然后从所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
I was living in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is a  21  city, with more people living in it than in my whole country. We rented a flat in a guarded community, but there was a favela (贫民窟) quite
  22 .
       For several months I didn’t have a car,  23   three times a week, I took buses to go to the city centre. During these  24  , I would ride with the people who took the same bus from the favela to go to work. When I got on the bus, all the seats were already  25  . But when people saw that my bag was  26  , they offered to hold it on their legs to make me feel lighter 
27  . At first, I was  28  . Then I realized that these people had absolutely no 
29   to steal from me: they only wanted to 30 .
       Once, on my way back, I had to  31   a long time at a bus stop. I was 32  , except for a woman who was  33   very poor. She carried a small paper bag of popcorn and nothing else.
       While we were waiting, she walked over and  34   me some popcorn. I   35   her, but didn’t want to help myself to it. She then repeatedly  36   that I take from what was clearly her  37  food.
       That was the first time I had thought about how people who have almost nothing are sometimes able to   38   the little they have more 39 than those who own a lot. I wonder if it’s true that the more you have, the bigger the burden is and the more difficult it is to share anything with others. I was so moved by that woman’s simple   40  that day. I clearly had more than she did, but she naturally and joyfully shared what little she had with me.
21. A. small                B. beautiful                C. huge                          D. warm
22. A. near                 B. similar                           C. quiet                          D. noisy
23. A. because                 B. so                            C. but                        D. or
24. A. visits                  B. trips                        C. holidays                D. weekends
55. A. checked                B. reserved                 C. taken                          D. emptied
26. A. light                  B. big                          C. worn                      D. heavy
27. A. sitting               B. standing                C. walking                 D. carrying
28. A. disappointed         B. doubtful                C. appreciated               D. satisfied
29. A. intention          B. patience               C. chance                       D. approach
30. A. help                 B. meet                      C. greet                         D. change
31. A. look for                    B. ask for                          C. wait for                  D. sit for
32. A. nervous                   B. hungry                   C. scared                       D. alone
33. A. obviously         B. really                      C. probably                 D. especially     
34. A. bought                   B. offered                   C. sold                        D. made
35. A. thanked                 B. refused                   C. doubted               D. promised
36. A. argu