黑龙江省哈尔滨市第六中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题(含答案)

1、黑龙江省哈尔滨市第六中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期末考试试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、D）中，选出最佳选项 AWomen Whose Inventions Changed LifeRachel Zimmerman- Blissymbol Printer (1984)At the age of 12, Zimmerman invented the Blissymbol Printer, which helps people with physical disabilities co

2、mmunicate via symbols that get translated into written language. What began as a project for a school science fair ended up competing at the World Exhibition of Achievement of Young Inventors. Zimmerman now works at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where she develops innovations combining space techn

3、ology and assistive intelligence.Olga D. Gonzalez-Sanabria - Long Cycle-Life Nickel-Hydrogen Batteries (1987)Director of the Systems Management Office and the highest ranking Hispanic at NASA Glenn Research Center, Gonzalez-Sanabria played a critical role in the development of theLong Cycle-Life Nic

4、kel-Hydrogen Batteries which help enable the International Space Station power system. She has since won the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal and the NASA Exceptional Service Medal.Ann Tsukamoto- Stem Cell Isolation (1991)Tsukamoto and her colleagues were the first scientists to identify and separa

5、te blood-forming stem cells. Patented in 1991- the first of 12 patents related to her research Tsukamoto has furthered her research and thanks to her, bone marrow transplants(骨髓移植) have saved the thousands of people battling blood cancer.Donna Strickland- Chirped Pulse Amplification (2018)The third

6、woman to win the Nobel Prize in Physics, Strickland, along with Dr. Gerard Mourou of France, has significantly advanced the science of lasers(激光). They developed a technology for creating short, powerful laser pulses. The technique, called Chirped Pulse Amplification, has been used in corrective eye

7、 surgeries.1. What can we learn about the invention developed in1987?A. It connects space technology with assistive intelligence.B. It can translate symbols into written languages.C. It is used in the International Space Station.D. It is the inventors first of 12 patents.2 Whose invention inspired a

8、 cure for blood cancer?A. Ann Tsukamotos.B. Donna Stricklands.C. Rachel Zimmermans.D. Olga D. Gonzalez-Sanabrias.3. Which invention may benefit those with poor eyesight? A. Blissymbol Printert. B. Stem Cell Isolation. C. Chirped Pulse Amplification. D. Long Cycle-Life Nickel-Hydrogen Batteries. BYea

9、rs ago, I appeared on stage with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir in the Town Hall. There I was, my feet in plain shoes, sweat dirtying my clean white shirt, singing my heart out in front of the big organ (风琴）. I still have a tape recording of that performance somewhere, where I swear I can he

10、ar myself singing, high and thin and possibly off-key.But life got in the way and I stopped singing. Then, in the summer of 2019, I found myself facing some shadows in my own life. It felt as if it had been a long time between songs, as if there was something unsung, some absent music in my ears. I

11、began to fear I might be making myself ill and unable to breathe in a normal way.Could singing help me reclaim my voice and calm my fast-beating heart? Research from the Royal Society noted that group singing can improve physical and mental health, as well as promote social bonds”. So, rather than l

12、etting my unsung tunes strangle me, I decided to take on a new choral experience, one being in the Big Feminist Sing, a community choir.“If you dont know what to sing,” the choir director said, “find someone who looks confident, and go and stand next to them. Find a friend if youre in trouble; take

13、a risk; use your voice; be part of something bigger than yourself.” Ive been singing in the choir ever since, because group singing gives me a sense of security and each rehearsal is a lifeline, a connected thread, an intake of air working toward a collective voice. It doesnt matter if I am a bit of

14、f-key to start with. Decades of unsung situations have changed, and I have flown.4. How did the author feel during her performance in the Town Hall? A. Thrilled.B. Nervous.C. Confident.D. Curious.5. What does the underlined word “strangle” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Reach.B. BlindC. CheatD. Ch

15、oke.6. What does the author learn from her latest choir experience? A. Finding a true friend is never easy.B. Teamwork has benefited her a lot. C. The choir directors position counts.D. Singing alone improves her health.7. Which can be the best title for the text? A. The Amazing Power of Group Singi

16、ngB. Confidence Out of Lasting Singing C. Changes from Stage ExperiencesD. A Taste of Music in a ChoirCHidden beneath the surface in the roots of Earths astonishing and diverse plant life, there exists a biological superhighway linking together the members of the plant kingdom in what researchers ca

17、ll the wood wide web.The network consists of thin threads of fungus (真菌) that grow outwards underground up to a few meters from its partnering plant, meaning that all of the plant life within a region likely connected to one another. The partnership is beneficial for both parties involved, plants pr

18、ovide carbohydrates (碳水化合物) to the funguses and in exchange, the funguses aid in gathering water and providing nutrients to its partnering plant.A study conducted by Rensen Zeng of the South China Agricultural University found that this also allowed for plants to warn one another of potential harm.

19、The study showed Broad Beans used the fungal network to spy on one another for upcoming danger.Like our Internet, this fungal connectivity is also full of crime. Some plants, such as Golden Marigolds have been found to release poisons into the network to slow down the growth of surrounding plants in

20、 the fight for water and light. Other plants, such as the Phantom Orchid, do not have the chlorophyll (叶绿素) and must get the necessary nutrients from surrounding plants.Research suggests that animals such as insects and worms may be able to detect slight exchanges of nutrients through the network, a

21、llowing them to more easily find delicious roots to feed on; however, this has not been conclusively made clear in experimentation. The more we learn about this phenomenon, the more our understanding of the plant life of our planet will continue to change. Perhaps one day, we may be able to map out

22、these complex networks entirely.8. What is the function of the first paragraph? A.To explain the aim of the web. B. To introduce the main topic. C. To give definition of diverse life. D. To show the importance of plants.9. The criminal behavior of plants can be seen as a way to_. A. compete for surv

23、ival B. gather more water C. take in sunlight D. break natural rules10.What can we infer from the last paragraph ? A. Animals can also feed on the fungus. B. Nutrient exchanges are too slight to detect. C. No experiment can prove the phenomenon. D. More needs to be done to work out the network.11. W

24、hich can be the best title for the text? A. The Partnership between Plants B. The Unknown Roots of the Earth C. The Superhighway Linking the Plants D. The Mysterious Map Changing the WorldDFor companies around the world and across industries, sustainability(可持续发展) has rapidly gone from a nice-to-hav

25、e to a must-have. Some famous companies have announced ambitious plans to remove single-use plastics, reduce carbon release and otherwise shrink their environmental footprint in various ways.Newlight Technologies hopes to speed up that process. The company has spent more than a decade developing a m

26、aterial called AirCarbon, which functions exactly like plastic but is completely biodegradable(可生物降解的). Newlight developed the material using microorganisms found in the ocean that feed on methane and carbon dioxidetwo greenhouse gases among the biggest contributors to climate change. The organisms

27、turn those gases into a natural polymer(聚合物) that can be shaped just like plastic.“We call that AirCarbon because its air and carbon that can mix with and become part of water,” CEO Mark Herrema said. “We have this pure white powder that we can then melt and form in all kinds of parts and pieces.” T

28、he companys new production facility is filled with large saltwater tanks that recreate ocean conditions, allowing the organisms to make the polymer from which AirCarbon can be obtained.Newlight recently began rolling out its first set of products made from the material, launching two brands. Its foo

29、dware brand, Restore, sells biodegradable straws, knives, forks and spoons, while its fashion brand Covalent sells handbags, wallets and sunglasses. And because the process of developing AirCarbon uses gases from the atmosphere, the products are carbon negative, meaning they take out more pollutants

30、 than they produce. Newlight has received carbon negative certifications from several organizations for its products.Newlights current products are costlier than some traditional products available on the market, since the company has just one facility, which makes it hard to keep prices down. At pr

31、esent, Newlights AirCarbon products can remove 100 million pounds of carbon dioxide per year. But Herremas goal is to build more facilities as quickly as possible and eventually increase that number to 20 billion pounds, which he says is how much plastic ends up in the ocean each year.12. What is th

32、e advantage of AirCarbon? A. It is more flexible than plastic. B. It can partially break down. C. It helps reduce greenhouse gases. D. It is an artificial polymer like plastic.13. Why has Newlight been certified carbon negative? A. Its products are of good quality. B. Its products are energy-saving.

33、 C. It develops two sustainable brands. D. It removes more carbon than it releases.14. What might be the challenge for Newlights AirCarbon products? A. Limited production.B. Low profits. C. Few customers.D. Poor marketing.15. What does the text mainly talk about? A. New technology that reduces carbo

34、n release. B. Greenhouse gases that can be used for products. C. Ocean microorganisms that feed on greenhouse gases. D. A plastic alternative that might help solve climate change.第二节（共5小题；每小题2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。 ESimple ways to keep your mind sharpWere all part of a fantastic

35、 intellectual and information economy, which relies on ideas, creativity and intelligence. Keeping your mind sharp is sure to give you the edge over the competition. 16 Continue reading and gaining knowledge. Education is not preparation for life; it is life itself. Read blogs on subjects both withi

36、n or beyond your field: read books; watch lectures on fascinating new subjects; and read about ancient societies. 17 Learn a skill youve never tried before. Youre never too old to do this, but this is definitely something you should start as young as you can. 18 Youd be surprised how much it will op

37、en up many new paths in your mind. Youll also open yourself up to tons of new connections and intellectual social circles with a new hobby, form of art, or trade.19 We are constantly experiencing and learning new things and taking in new information. But in your process of absorbing new skills, what

38、 you have learned and where you are going are vital to put everything in proper perspective. Some people do it well during running, while others through listening to music. Find your own pace that allows you to take in all you have learned and frequent it often.Eat well, sleep well and exercise ofte

39、n. Giving your mind the proper rest and energy is vital to getting the best performance out of it. 20 Also, putting your physical body through the paces is a surefire way to refresh yourself mentally.AGive your mind time to absorb knowledge.BUse your mind to remember to improve your memory.CMore imp

40、ortantly, it will lead to your own higher levels of happiness.DOn the contrary, it is the best way to help you stand out from the crowd.EI started making my own music at around 17, but I wish I had started even younger.FChallenge your mind to continually broaden your horizons and take in new informa

41、tion.GThis is pretty self explanatory, but people often forget that you need proper fuel and proper rest to function best.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分50分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题四个选项（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。My family is still recovering from the terrible times when my teenaged

42、stepson became ill. His disease led to kidney failure and an ongoing need for 21 .As anyone with a sick child knows, the stress doesnt 22 . And there was so much stress. My husband and I were 23 and it was as if we forgot how to communicate - we couldnt have a simple conversation without 24 . Our on

43、ce-happy home had become tense and unhappy.In a 25 event of communication, my stepson and I were discussing Valentines gifts. I 26 that his dad gave me a kazoo(卡祖笛) for our first Valentines Day. My reaction to this gift was 27 when I, a professional saxophone player, couldnt get it to make a 28 . Th

44、e kazoo finally got packed away and 29 .But he was interested and asked to see it. After some trouble, I found it 30 . “Whats so hard about getting a sound?” he asked, amazed, turning it around in his hands. “I dont know. It just never 31 .” I answered. My husband 32 the kazoo - “Its easy! Look, you

45、 just do this” - and he blew. Nothing happened. He tried again, but still there was no sound. 33 , he tried again, only to produce a sound like a bee. My stepson burst into laughter. Our excitement at seeing his face light up like that was 34 . Soon, we were all laughing to the point of tears.It was

46、 as if the dark had 35 and a ray of sunshine was let in. Eyes 36 and souls reconnected. My stepson took a turn on the kazoo. He did no better than us. More 37 . The mood stayed 38 for the rest of the evening. Months later, my stepson 39 a successful kidney transplant, which turned out to be a turnin

47、g point. It showed us that we can still 40 as a family. Thanks to a simple kazoo, we remembered that we are one.21AconfidenceBappearanceCrecoveryDtreatment22Aset outBgo awayCpass downDmove around23ArelaxedBsurprisedCexhaustedDrelieved24AfightingBmentioningCchangingDdeveloping25AusefulBrareCfairDfreq

48、uent26AdiscoveredBremindedCrecalledDpredicted27AforgivenessBcuriosityCembarrassmentDexcitement28AsoundBsignCnoiseDsong29AforgottenBsoldCrepairedDlent30AnaturallyBgraduallyCgenerallyDeventually31AagreedBworkedCdisturbedDrefused32AreturnedBdroppedCselectedDgrabbed33AFrustratedBDisappointedCPleasedDInt

49、erested34AnormalBslowCobviousDstrange35AjumpedBfallenCstruggledDlifted36AmetBshutCchangedDopened37AcryingBshoutingCcallingDlaughing38AthickBlightCdeepDshallow39AdamagedBunderwentCexpectedDchose40AsurviveBgrowCbondDcontrol第二节单项选择（每小题1分，满分20分）41. Dont waste your sympathy on him he got what he _.A. des

50、erved B. explored C. dominated D. appointed42. You are lucky to escape _. A. punishing B. to punish C. to be punished D. being punished43. It was here_ I discovered that I was allergic to the tiny flies _bit me and made my face swell. A. where; which B. that; which C. where; that D. that; where 44.

51、While we were waiting for the bus, he took out the daily newspapers and _ them to us to kill time. A. devotedB. distributedC. explodedD. exploited45. _ the rising costs of many products, fares in this city _ unchangedAThough; remainedBDespite; remainedCDespite; was leftDThough; was remained46. Witho

52、ut his wartime experiences, Hemingway _ his famous novel A Farewell to Arms.Adidnt writeBhadnt writtenCwouldnt writeDwouldnt have written47. The way he did it was _ to what he had said earlier in the same week.AcontradictoryBcomplex CcompulsoryDconstructive48. The writer _ his reputation as one of A

53、merican greatest writers. Aexhibited Bcommitted Cestablished Dexpanded49. We shouldnt be discouraged right after failures. Rather, we should keep trying _. Awith ease Bwith enthusiasm Cin effect Dwith embarrassment50. How did it that he knew where we were? Acome about B end up Cdry up Ddraw near 51.

54、 I know the dinner with your boss will be boring, but if you get an important phone call during meal, it is easier to_.Amake a hit Bmake an exit Cmake a difference Dmake a distinction52.The Russian scientists _the vaccine against Covid-19.Aare said to be developedBare said to have developedChad said

55、 to developDhave said to have been developed53.The boy has a handsome face _the scar on his forehead.Aexcept Bexcept thatCexcept forDbesides54.The more one is _the English-speaking environment, the better he or she will learn the language.Aexploded to Bexperienced inCcaught onDexposed to55.-Do you have enough to _all your daily expenses?-Oh yes, enough and to spare.AcoverBspendCcost Dpay56. Competition forces them always to _ the latest technology, which bo