山东省泰安市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试 英语试卷 Word版含答案

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高二年级考试

英语试题

2021.07

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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)

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 does the woman feel now?

A. Relaxed.      B. Excited.      C. Tired.

2. Where does this conversation take place?

A. In a classroom.      B. In a hospital.      C. In a museum.

3. Why did the man cut the tree down?

A. It was dying.      B. He didn’t like it.      C. He hated to clean up the leaves.

4. What does the man want?

A. His change.      B. Another waiter.      C. A copy of the order form.

5. What can we know about his vacation?

A. It was very exciting.      B. It was dangerous.      C. It wasn’t very enjoyable.

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，回答第6至7题。

6. What sport are they talking about?

A. Basketball.      B. Volleyball.      C. Tennis.

7. What will the man do?

A. Work.      B. Play sports.       C. Go home.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. A couple.      B. Classmates.      C. Neighbours.

9. What do we know about the woman’s house?

A. Susan likes it.      B. It will be put on sale.      C. It will be sold at a high price.

10. What does the man ask the woman to do this evening?

A. Help him prepare supper.

B. Look at a house with him.

C. Have dinner together and persuade Susan.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Salesperson and customer.      B. Old school friends.      C. Fellow workers.

12. What do we know about the woman?

A. She is fond of her work.      B. She is tired of traveling.      C. She is interested in law.

13. What does the man do?

A. A businessman.      B. A lawyer.      C. An engineer.

听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。

14. Why is the woman going to the United States?

A. To see her grandma.      B. To see her parents.      C. To find a job there.

15. When will the woman leave for America?

A. This Friday.      B. This weekend.      C. Next Saturday.

16. How long will the woman stay there?

A. Seven months.      B. Half a year.      C. Fifteen weeks.

17. Which is the cheapest way to travel in America?

A. By bus.      B. By car.      C. By train.

听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18. How often do the old people sit on the sofa watching TV or doing nothing for a long time?

A. Seldom.      B. Never.      C. Sometimes.

19. What will the old people do if something makes them angry?

A. They will do some exercise.

B. They try to forget about it.

C. They try to eat something nice.

20. What is the fourth piece of advice mentioned in Dr. Smith’s article?

A. Never worry too much.      B. Never get angry.      C. Exercise more.

第二部分 阅读(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

A

Several tourist attractions in the UK

Lundy Island, Devon

The global pandemic has brought a big blow to many scenic spots, including Lundy Island. Thanks to 2, 271 supporters, Lundy Island has collected an incredible￡214, 000 fund which helps safeguard the island’s future. As a tiny island off the coast of Devon, it is home to less than 30 people and dotted with historic buildings.

A four-night stay:￡123 per person.

Snowdonia, Wales

No one wants to be queuing to reach the top of Snowdon(the highest mountain in Wales), but there are other ways to explore this National Park, and its surrounding countryside. You can spend the night in a tent suspended above the waves, which gives you an extraordinary sea view. Or push your heart rate up by taking a rock-climbing course.

Cliff camping: ￡200 per person per day(a 20%, discount for a group of at least two people).

Climbing: ￡60 per person per day.

Norfolk

You can keep social distance in Norfolk: this wide, flat county feels vast and wonderfully empty even in the height of summer. Head to Holkham Beach for sandy space, rent a canal boat and explore the Broads in daytime and book yourself for a night in the new hotel, The Harper in Langham, which was just opened up in this spring.

A one-night stay in The Harper:￡75 per person.

Salford, Manchester

A big city might not seem like the best place to head for if you’re after the beauty of nature, but Manchester will be just the place thanks to the opening of RHS Bridgewater. The fifth Royal Horticultural Society garden is a grand 154-acre masterpiece in the grounds of Salford’s Worsley New Hall. Visit to discover an ancient walled garden and acres of woodland.

A one-night stay in Salford:￡85 per person.

21. How did Lundy Island get through the hard time?

A. By limiting the number of tourists.        B. By restoring its historical buildings.

C. By raising donations from the public.      D. By inviting supporters to come to the island.

22. How much should a couple pay if they intend to camp on the cliff for a day?

A.￡320.      B.￡260.      C.￡120.      D.￡400.

23. Which of the following is the best place for garden lovers?

A. Lundy Island.      B. Snowdonia.      C. Norfolk.      D. Salford.

B

If you need one more reason to be thankful, here it is. More and more researchers have found that gratitude could bring a lot of benefits to our body.

"Our clinical trials indicate that the practice of pride can have dramatic and lasting effects on a person’s health," said Robert Emmons, a professor at UC Davis. "It can lower blood pressure, improve immune function and help fall asleep more efficiently."

Emmons said there was even more evidence. People who keep a gratitude journal have a reduced fat intake-as much as 25 percent lower. Stress hormones like cortisol(皮质醇)are 23 percent lower in grateful people. And having a daily gratitude practice could actually reduce the effects of aging on the brain. "Being thankful has such a big effect because of the feelings that go along with it," Emmons said. Gratitude works because it restores other positive emotions that have direct physical benefits, most likely through the immune system."

Research shows that when we think about what we appreciate, the calming part of the nervous system will be triggered. That can have protective effects on the body, including decreasing cortisol and perhaps increasing oxytocin, the bonding hormone involved in relationships that make us feel good.

Experts say gratitude is something you can learn. "Some people may not be grateful by nature but it is a habit you can get accustomed to," said Dr. Norman Rosenthal, a doctor and the author of Winter Blues. Norman says all you have to do is think about being grateful. "Some people say they don’t have anything to be grateful for," a researcher said. "If you teach such people to find one little thing to be grateful for and focus on that, you will find that the feeling of gratitude can transform the way they see their life over time."

24. What is the purpose of Emmons’ clinical trials?

A. To restore positive emotions.          B. To study the immune system.

C. To analyze the reason for gratitude.     D. To study gratitude’s influence on people.

25. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?

A. Being grateful helps fat intake.         B. Gratitude contributes to one’s physical health.

C. Gratitude can help fall asleep faster.     D. Being grateful can make a person successful.

26. What does the underlined word "triggered" probably mean in Paragraph 4?

A. Activated.     B. Limited.     C. Checked.     D Exposed.

27. What is the text mainly about?

A. How we express gratitude.      B. How gratitude affects emotions.

C. Why we need to be grateful.     D. What we should be grateful for.

C

My phone is no longer mine. Has this happened to anyone else? Remember those old days when we all shared one telephone. Perhaps this is how my own mother felt when she picked up the telephone in the house, only to hear my voice chatting with a friend. Sadly, even though I’m now a woman in my thirties, I’m still waiting to use my phone.

My husband and I are Generation Xers fighting our way through a world filled with TikTok, Snapchat, and Twitter. They allow us to reach the world, and they also allow the world to reach us. Moreover, I think my children shouldn’t be allowed to use my phone or their own phones, definitely not in their bedroom, not after 10 pm or to chat with anyone we don’t know.

We’ve tried to search through the latest parenting advice from experts and medical research available on the use of screens by young children. Finally, we settled on age 13 as a good age to allow our children to use these technological wonders. However, the age restriction hasn’t stopped them from using my phone all the time.

Then COVID-19 hit. The world changed, and so did my phone. During lockdown, my phone acquired Zoom, Marco Polo, and other apps that allowed my children to connect with their friends. All of our family, my husband and I included, were longing for meaningful connections with friends. So I arranged Zoom meetings for my kids, then my phone began to disappear for hours as they shared Marco Polo videos back and forth with their friends.

Even though I’m frequently annoyed because my phone has "walked off" again, my heart is very full. My kids and I are sharing. We’re learning to co-exist, to set boundaries, and to think of each other first. Because of my phone, I’m involved in my kids’ lives. I know their friends and their habits, their favorite apps and photos they have taken. Sharing my phone may be difficult, but it’s rewarding; it builds another layer of connection between us.

28. How does the author introduce the topic of the text?

A. By listing several facts.              B. By presenting a problem.

C. By describing her family tradition.     D. By recalling her childhood experience.

29. What is the author’s attitude towards the modem social networking services?

A. Contradictory.      B. Critical.     C. Indifferent.     D. Approval.

30. What probably made the author consider age 13 as a good age?

A. Her own parenting skills.                         B. Her arguments with her husband.

C. Her seeking professional information from others.     D. Her parents’ advice.

31. What benefit did the author get during lockdown?

A. A deeper connection with her children.     B. A new link with the outside.

C. Taking to exploring new apps.            D. Making a lot of online friends.

D

Many studies have suggested that playing music for plants may have a certain influence on their growth. So, can plants really hear sounds? Do they actually like music? Are these true or just another popular story?

Since 1962, an Indian scientist has done several experiments on music and plant growth. He found that certain plants grew an extra 20 percent in height and weight when "listening" to music regularly. Later, he played music through loudspeakers placed around the field, and he found similar results for agricultural crops, such as peanuts, rice, and corn, which produced more products at harvest time.

A Colorado greenhouse owner experimented with several types of plants and various types of music. She discovered that plants "listening" to rock music became dry gradually as if they had been a lack of water and then went to their end within a couple of weeks, while plants grew well when "listening" to classical music.

When it comes to understanding the effects of music on plant growth, it appears that it isn’t so much about the "sounds" of the music, but more to do with the vibrations(震动)created by the sound waves. In simple terms, the vibrations produce movements in the plant cells which help plants produce more nutrients. When plants don’t respond well to rock music, it isn’t because they "like" classical music better, but the vibrations produced by loud rock music create greater pressure that isn’t beneficial to plant growth.

Researchers at the University of California weren’t so quick to jump to conclusions about the effects of music on plant growth. They said that so far there had been very limited scientific evidence that playing music for plants helps them grow, and that more scientific tests were needed with strict control over factors such as light, water, soil, and so on.

32. What did the Indian scientist discover about crops listening to music?

A. They were lack of water.        B. They became dry gradually.

C. They grew more productive.      D. They tasted better than before.

33. What does the author intend to tell us about plants in Paragraph 4?

A. They may prefer quiet and soft music.

B. Vibrations from music can affect their growth.

C. Musical sounds help produce new plant cells.

D. They respond positively to different kinds of music.

34. In which section of the newspaper can we read the text?

A. Entertainment.     B. Music.     C. Social Activity      D. Scientific Research.

35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. Can plants really hear music?          B. Can music improve plant growth?

C. Some ways to help plants grow fast.     D. Some types of music good for plants.

第二节(共5小题；每小题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。

The right way to give children money

If you want your children to learn the right way to handle money, they need to have some money to handle first. Many gifts have limited usefulness, and many toys are quickly replaced by new ones.   36  

Before giving money, you should understand why you want to do it. You might intend to fund a future goal like college or teach a child how to invest. You might want to see the joy in your child’s face when they realize they have cash of their own to spend.   37   Each of these reasons should be handled in different ways. Make sure the child you’re giving money knows what the additional conditions are.

You might accidentally let a seven-year old grandchild at Christmas down by putting a check in their stocking. Younger children generally don’t understand the concept behind a check, and won’t react too much when receiving it.   38   But it needs to be in a form that the receiver can understand. All bills appear to be the same to younger children, so you need to communicate to them that they may not get to hold on to it-even those kids who do understand the differences should know that they won’t get to hang onto a $100 bill.

   39   Break it down into pieces a child can easily understand to help them learn to handle money. For young children, consider coins, provided that they are not so young that coins lead to a choking hazard(危险). For teenagers, you could give bills with a letter that explains the gift. One method of communicating the use of the money to your children is to explain why they are receiving it.   40  

A. Cash works better.

B. Want to give a gift of cash?

C. Many gifts cost too much money.

D. Then give them a few suggestions on its use.

E. Or perhaps you know your child lacks money.

F. Or perhaps you have no idea what to buy for your child.

G. The gift of money gives your children the benefit of making choices.

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，掌握其大意，然后从41-55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。

It was a stormy evening. Neil had thought he could get home on time, but his busy work was again   41   him from spending quality time with his family. The bus stop on the way provided a small   42   where Neil was increasingly worried with every minute passing. His wife and the seven-year-old son had   43   told him to come home early. He didn’t want to let them down.

"Sir, why don't you buy a packet of peanuts from me?" said a man in a(n)   44   coat standing by his side. "Oh, no, I'm not interested right now." "Fried peanuts will do you a(n)   45   of good now. You can also take some for your   46   ," the groundnut seller said, filling a bag with the remaining peanuts and offering Neil at an unexpectedly low price. But Neil still   47   to buy it.

Suddenly, Neil heard a   48   of a kid. "Dad, sold out the peanuts? Mum told me that we would have money to buy me   49   then." He saw a ten-year-old boy, totally wet from top to bottom. The groundnut seller quickly   50   his torn coat to wrap it around his son and said with a   51   smile, "Yes, yes. Let’s go home soon. Your mother will be worried."

Neil turned to the man. When they both made eye   52   , Neil noticed a look of what it was to be a   53   father. He found the man in front of him was so   54   . He pulled a note from his wallet, placed it in the man’s hand, told him to keep the   55   , and then walked away with the bag of peanuts.

41. A. preventing      B. protecting      C. prohibiting      D. permitting

42. A. station      B. space      C. shelter      D. place

43. A. anxiously      B. particularly      C. happily      D. specifically

44. A. new      B. torn      C. old      D. cotton

45. A. apart      B. earth      C. world      D. chance

46. A. relatives      B. family      C. friends      D. colleagues

47. A. urged      B. promised      C. wanted      D. refused

48. A. sound      B. noise      C. voice      D. whisper

49. A. books      B. toys      C. foods      D. drinks

50. A. picked out      B. took up      C. picked up      D. took off

51. A. sweet      B. big      C. forced      D. satisfied

52. A. connection      B. contact      C. encounter      D. approach

53. A. hardworking      B. heartbreaking      C. committed      D. determined

54. A. considerate      B. admirable      C. misfortuned      D. respectable

55. A. wallet      B. change      C. cheque      D. list

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。

Perseverance, successfully landed on Mars Thursday after a seven-month trip. The six-wheeled explorer, or rover(探测器), is on a NASA mission   56   (collect)Martian soil and

rocks as part of the search for signs of ancient life. It took 11.5   57   (minute) for the confirmation signal to reach Earth. Ground controllers cheered after receiving confirmation of the landing on Mars. Moments   58   (late), controllers received the rover's first pictures of Mars.

Perseverance has 19 cameras, two microphones   59   a two-meter-long robotic arm. A machine   60   (connect)to the arm will dig into the ground to gather rock and soil. The rover   61   (equip)with X-ray and imaging systems. It also has a small experimental flyer called Ingenuity,   62   NASA says will attempt its first flight in the coming months.

The successful landing marked the third recent visit to Mars. Last week, spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates and China   63   (successful)entered the planets orbit. All three of the missions were launched in July to take advantage   64   the shorter distance between Earth and Mars at the time. This closeness between the planets happens every two years.

Perseverance is NASA’S fifth rover to explore Mars. With previous missions all yielding   65   (value)information about the Red Planet, NASA says Perseverance aims to take the next step in searching for signs of ancient microbial life.

第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

假定你是李华，得知你的新西兰好友Mike对中国传统音乐很感兴趣，你特意为他买了一本关于中国传统音乐的书籍，并打算近期寄给他，请给他写封信告知此事。内容包括：

1.写信目的；

2.简介这本书的内容；

3.你的期待。

注意：

1.词数80左右，信的格式已经为你写好；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Mike,

Yours,

Li Hua

第二节(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。

"Do you forget to bring your homework to school?" my math teacher asked. I nodded my head and said in a low voice, "Yes, sir." What a mistake I had made! I had completed my math homework. But when I headed for school, I forgot to put it into my schoolbag. Now my homework is still lying on the desk at home.

"You will have to get a zero then," my math teacher said. I was shocked. I had never received a zero in a math class before. But the school had rules, and the teacher had to let everyone follow them. I was immediately worried about my final math average, which was based on my homework and the tests. Would I get a C or even a D at the end of the term? If so, what should I do?

My next class was a gym class. As I walked down the hall with my classmates, all those feelings rushed out in hot tears. I wiped them away as quickly as I could. But when we entered the gym and sat down on the floor, it was clear to everyone around me that I had been crying.

My gym teacher, Ms. Brown, was an athletic teacher, often with a smile on her face. Ms. Brown was nice and compassionate(有同情心的). She loved her students and often came to help if the students were in trouble.

During that gym class, my mind was affected by the math homework and I was worried about my final math average. So I failed to devote my attention to Ms. Brown’s direction. And clearly, I was sad. I guessed that Ms. Brown found there was something wrong with me. When it was near the end of the gym class, she walked to me.

注意：

1.续写词数应为150左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Paragraph 1:

She sat down to comfort me.                                                       

Paragraph 2:

I felt relaxed and decided to work harder at math.