2021武威八中高二下学期期末考试英语试题含答案

2020-2021学年第二学期期末考试试卷

高　二　英　语

满分120分，考试时间：100分钟

注意事项：

1.答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息

2.请将正确答案填写在答题卡上

第I卷（选择题）

第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in March

Frozen food

Grocery store ads aren’t the only places to find deals on freezer-section treats. To take advantage of the deepest discounts, combine coupons (优惠券) from sponsoring brands, such as Dole, Green Giant and Tyson Foods, with grocery store sales. Plus, look for printable savings on Coupons. com and EasyHomeMeals.com. Brands participating in National Frozen Food Month will offer more than 180, 000 coupons that make frozen food among the best things to buy in March.

Boxed chocolates

If you desire to give a gift to a friend in March, consider chocolate. Two minor holidays in March provide the perfect excuse: National Chocolate Caramel Day on March 19 and National Chocolate-Covered Raisin Day on March 24. You can discover chocolate deals online as well as in stores. Head to sites like RetailMeNot.com to find discount coupons for boxed chocolate savings of 10 percent or more.

New cars

With the latest car models filling dealers’ lots, you’ll have a hard time finding discounted models from the year before. Car dealerships are less motivated to offer steep discounts from March through May. Instead, plan to buy your car during the fall or winter. You should also research the auto you want at TrueCar before heading for the dealership. The site offers information on what people in your area paid for vehicles equipped with the options you want.

Spring clothing

When warm weather makes you want to head outdoors, resist the urge to do so wearing the latest fashions. You won’t find March deals on swimsuits, Easter dresses or other spring items. To find discounts on clothes of this spring, hold off until Memorial Day weekend. You can also look for online and in- store savings at Amazon, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and other retailers.

1. Which things offer discounts in March according to the text?

 A. Frozen food and new cars.                              B. Boxed chocolates and new cars.

 C. Frozen food and boxed chocolates.            D. Boxed chocolates and spring clothing.

2. What does the author advise us to do?

 A. Register on a site.                                       B. Attend a holiday event.

 C. Consult people in our areas,     D. Look for discount information online.

3. Which of the following festivals is celebrated after March?

 A. Memorial Day.                                 B. National Frozen Food Month.

 C. National Chocolate Caramel Day.     D. National Chocolate-Covered Raisin Day.

                                                                         B

My teacher held up a piece of broken glass and asked, “Who broke this window?”

Thirty boys tried to think about not only what they had done, but also what our teacher may have found out. She seldom became angry, but she was this time.

“Oh,”I thought. I was the one who broke the window. It was caused by a naughty throw of a baseball. If I admitted guilt, I would be in a lot of trouble. How would I be able to pay for a big window like that? I didn’t even get an allowance. “My father is going to have a fit.”I thought. I didn’t want to raise my hand, but some force much stronger than I was pulled it skyward. I told the truth. “I did it.”It was hard enough to say what I had.

My teacher took down a book from one of our library shelves and I had never known my teacher to strike a student, but I feared she was going to start with me.

“I know how you like bird,”she said as she stood looking down at my guilt-ridden face. “Here is that field guide about birds that you are constantly checking out. It is yours now. It’s time we got a new one for the school anyway. You will not be punished as long as you remember that I am not rewarding you for your misdeed, I am rewarding you for your truthfulness.”

I couldn’t believe it! I wasn’t being punished and I was getting my own bird field guide---the very one that I had been saving up money to buy.

All that remains of that day is my memory and the lesson my teacher taught me. That lesson stays with me every day, and it will echo forever.

4. From the story, we can learn that the boy _____.

 A. didn’t break the window on purpose B. lacked the strength to admit his guilt

 C. tried to think about what he had done D. didn’t know what the teacher would find out

5. If the boy admitted guilt, he thought he would NOT ______.

 A. be punished by the teacher B. make his father angry

 C pay for the broken window D. get a bird field guide

6. Which of the following best describes the changes in the boy’s feelings?

 A. Afraid--Surprised--Thankful B. Frightened--Amazed--Proud

 C. Regretful--Guilty--Excited D. Nervous--Afraid--Satisfied

7. What is the lesson the boy’s teacher taught him?

 A. Every coin has two sides B. Honesty is always valued

 C. Bad luck never comes alone D. It’s never too late to be careful

C

 If you want to be a volunteer, you have to answer the following typical questions. Do you want to work with people, animals or machines? Do you want to work indoors or outdoors, directly serve people in need or serve people behind the scenes? Every year, thousands of people in the west offer volunteer service. Volunteering greatly strengthens the community because it helps the old, the young, the weak, the sick, and the disabled and the injured to solve problems.

Volunteers usually help in many different ways. They may give people advice, offer friendship to the young, drive the elderly to church (if up to the driving age), advise kids against drugs(毒品), work as assistants in schools or nursing homes, raise funds, plant trees, help out in local libraries and do many other things. Volunteering can be a few hours a week or a few hours a month. Anybody who wants to serve people in need can become a volunteer.

In fact, the art of volunteering is a process（过程） of both giving and receiving. Volunteering allows volunteers to meet new people, make new friends and mix with people from all walks of life. Volunteering is an excellent way to experiment and try out new techniques and skills, discover your individual（个人的） talents and explore career choice. Being a volunteer will take you on a wonderful journey and help you learn more than what you can get from books.

8. As a volunteer, only when you grow old enough can you _______.

A. plant trees on hills                                    B. give advice to others

C. drive the elderly to church                       D. help out in local libraries

9. How is the second paragraph mainly developed?

A. By discussing.                                          B. By comparing.

C. By giving explanations.                           D. By listing examples.

10. It can be inferred from the passage that to be a volunteer, _______.

A. you can do experiments                           B. you can get something valuable

C. you need to work very long                     D. you must be very strong

11. What’s the best title of the passage?

A. Volunteer Service in the West               B. How to Hunt for Jobs

C. How to Make Friends                            D. How to Work with Animals

D

Cheating(作弊) can happen in a lot of different ways. When people cheat, it’s not fair to other people, like the kids who studied for the test or who the true winners of a game were.

Many people like the action of cheating. In their opinion, it makes difficult things seem easy, like getting all the right answers on the test. But it doesn’t solve the problem of not knowing the material and it won’t help on the next test---unless the person cheats again.

Some people lose respect for cheaters and think less of them. The cheaters themselves may feel bad because they know they shouldn’t get that good grade. And, if they get caught cheating, they will be in trouble at school, and maybe at home, too.

Some kids cheat because they’re busy or lazy and they want to get good grades without spending the time studying. Other kids might feel like they can’t pass the test without cheating. Even when there seems to be a “good reason” for cheating, cheating isn’t a good idea.

If you were sick or upset about something the night before the day and couldn’t study, it would be better to talk with the teacher about this. And if you don’t have enough time to study for a test because of swim practice, you need to talk with your parents about how to balance swimming and school. A kid who thinks cheating is the only way to pass a test needs to talk with the teacher and his or her parents so they can find some solutions together. Talking about these problems and working them out will feel better than cheating.

12. The author thinks that when kids cheat in class, ______.

A. it is unfair to other people.                       B. it does harm to their health.

C. teachers should punish them.                   D. teachers shouldn’t stop them at once.

13. Many people like cheating because they think ______.

A. the material in the test is very difficult.  B. they want to do better than the others.

C. cheating can make hard things seem very easy. D. they have little time to study their lessons.

14. The fourth paragraph mainly tells us ______.

A. some kids can’t pass the test without cheating   B why kids cheat in the test.

C. cheating isn’t a good idea.                                 D. some kids don’t spend the time studying.

15. We can learn from the passage _______.

A. cheaters are often thought highly of       

B. people show no respect for those who cheat.

C. parents whose kids cheat are often in trouble.

D. kids cheat in the test because of swim practice.

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。选项中有两处为多余选项。

Basic first aid is a very valuable skill to have when going on a camping trip.   16                           

Cuts. With small cuts, you need to be careful to keep the area of the wound clean to avoid getting infected.   17   If the cut has not stopped bleeding, raise the wounded area above the heart and place pressure on the area to stop the bleeding.  18    It should be held in place with tape, but should not be too tight.

Blisters. Blisters can turn a fun walk in the woods into a terrible experience.  19 

Change your bandage and socks and keep the blistered area clean. Make sure that you pack different size bandages and first aid cream.

Sprains. If you have got a heavy pack on your shoulders, it can be very easy to twist your ankles. Walking sticks can be a traveller's friend.   20   A good ACE bandage should be packed in case of a sprained ankle. This can help fix the sprained area until you can get medical attention.

After seeing the above dangers and treatments, it's also helpful to pack a small basic first aid kit for your trip. Make sure that you include items that are unique to you and fit your environment (bleeding, bruise, snake bite, etc.).

A . Some climates can be very hot during the day and very cool at night.

B. Treat the cut with first aid cream to prevent infection.

C. They are an open wound and can get infected if not cared for.

D. Below is a brief list of less-severe injuries that you can prepare for.

E. They can help you keep balance on rough areas.

F. Apply some cream and cover the wound with a dry, clean bandage.

G. Wear comfortable shoes and socks during the trips.

第三节 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四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）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。

Hundreds of people have formed impressions of you through that little device(装置) on your desk. And they’ve never actually   21   you. Everything they know about you   22   through this device, sometimes from hundreds of miles away.   23   they feel they can know you   24   from the sound of your voice. That’s how powerful the   25   is.

Powerful, yes, but not always   26  . For years I dealt with my travel agent only by phone. Rani, my faceless agent whom I’d never met   27  , got me rock-bottom prices on airfares, cars, and hotels. But her cold voice really   28   me. I sometimes wished to   29   another agent.

One morning, I had to   30   an immediate flight home for a family emergency. I ran into Rani’s office   31  . The woman sitting at the desk,   32   my madness, sympathetically jumped up. She gave me a   33   smile, nodded while listening patiently, and then printed out the  34   immediately. “What a wonderful lady!” I thought.

Rushing out   35   I called out over my shoulder, “By the way, what’s your name?” “I’m Rani,” she said. I turned around and saw a  36   woman with a big smile on her face waving to wish me a safe trip. I was   37  ! Why had I thought she was cold? Rani was, well, so   38  Sitting back in the car on the way to the airport, I figured it all out. Rani’s   39  ---her warm smile, her nods, her ‘I’m here for you’  40  ---were all silent signals that didn’t travel through wires.

21. A. accepted      B. noticed           C. heard               D. met

22. A. came          B. moved             C. ran                      D. developed

23. A. Thus           B. Yet                  C. Then                   D. Indeed

24. A. rather            B. also                 C. just                     D. already

25. A. Telephone   B. voice                C. connection         D. impression

26. A. direct           B. useful             C. easy                    D. accurate

27. A. in person    B. by myself        C. in public          D. on purpose

28. A. annoyed        B. interested         C. discouraged      D. confused

29. A. promote      B. train                C. find               D. know

30. A. arrange          B. postpone       C. confirm           D. book

31. A. for the first time  B. at any time     C. from time to time  D. in good time

32. A. expecting     B. seeing            C. testing             D. avoiding

33. A. shy      B. comforting        C. familiar             D. forced

34. A. bill          B. form                 C. ticket            D. list

35. A. hopefully    B. disappointedly   C. gratefully          D. regretfully

36. A. careful     B. serious           C. nervous            D. pleasant

37. A. amused     B. worried            C. helpless           D. speechless

38. A. calm         B. nice               C. proud           D. clever

39. A. forgiveness    B. eagerness          C. friendliness     D. skillfulness

40. A. explanation   B. attitude               C. concept          D. Behavior

第II卷（非选择题）（共四节，满分50分）

第一节  （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

用单词的正确形式填空

41.He is so ________(好斗的) that others avoid him.

42．This actress has a beautiful face and slim ________(身材).

43．On Father’s Day I received a ________(束) of flowers from my daughter.

44．He was regarded as one of the most famous ________(学者) in the science field.

45．Under no c           should we take risks with other people’s lives.

46．Although a good education doesn’t g         a good job, it is better than getting no education.

47．Many people are o          to building the motorway. It is not a wise decision.

48. I couldn’t sleep because the bed was so ________ (comfortable).

49. She was ________ (conscious) but still breathing when the ambulance arrived.

50. Jim knew ________ (absolute) nothing about the business when he joined the firm.

第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about   51  (be) late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop,   52  some of them looked very anxious and   53  (disappoint). When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next   54   the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike   55  (catch) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused   56   (stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept   57   (ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up to the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked,"  58  anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?" A woman on the bus shouted, "Oh dear! It's   59  (I)." She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully. Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done, and the crowd of strangers 60   (sudden) became friendly to one another.

第三节  短文改错（共10处；每处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。作文中共有10 处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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。

As the saying goes, "Good habits benefit from you all your life." Enter high school, I was crazy about fast food and ate too much. As result, I was too fat that I suffered a lot from my awkward appearance. Worse still, my classmates play jokes on me at times, which made me really upset. From then on, I made up my mind to avoid snacks and to take up jogging to lose weights. Because of the timely change, it was not long after I succeeded in creating my new image. Only then did I realize the importance of form a good habit.

To be honestly, the change in our habit means a lot to me, which is good for my success and helps me regain confidence.

第四节：书面表达 (满分20分）

上周六下午，你校学生会举行了以“绿色校园，我们在行动 (Green School, We Are in Action)”为主题的植树活动。假定你是学校英语报记者，请写一篇短文，报道此次活动，内容包括：1.活动的时间、地点；2.活动的内容；3.活动的意义。

注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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2020-2021学年第二学期期末考试试卷

高　二　英　语

参考答案

阅读理解（共20小题：每小题2分，满分40分）

1---5 CDAAD  6---10ABCDB  11---15 AACBB  16---20DBFCE

完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）

21---25DABCA  26---30DAACD  31---35ABBCC  36---40DDBCB

用单词的正确形式填空（10分）

41．aggressive 42．figure    43．bunch      44．scholars45．circumstances

46．guarantee 47．opposed  48. uncomfortable 49. unconscious 50. absolutely

语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

51. being   52. and    53. disappointed   54. to      55. caught

56. to stop  57. riding   58.did           59. me/mine 60. suddenly

短文改错（共10处；每处1分，满分10分）

1. benefit from--去 from 2. Enter--Entering 3.As a result

4. too--so 5. play--played 6. weights --weight

7. after--before 8.form--forming 9. honestly---honest 10. our--my

书面表达 (满分20分)

Aiming to raise our awareness of protecting school environment, a tree-planting activity with the theme of “Green School, We Are in Action” was organized by the Students’ Union on Saturday afternoon last week.

At 2:00 p.m., the students and teachers from different grades actively participated in it, some digging, some planting and others watering. During the activity, 1000 new trees were planted along the main road in our school as planned. Looking at the lines of young trees, tired as they were, they smiled delightedly.

This activity provided us a good platform for communication between teachers and students. It also enabled us to contribute to building a beautiful and green school together and planting hope.