河南省2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题

1、最新Word下学期期末考试高二英语试卷本试卷分第I卷（70分）和第n卷（50分）总分120分。答题时间100分钟第I卷（选择题） 第一部分：听力（略） 第二部分：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。AThe state of Colorado has four of the 58 nation parks in the United States. These have been judged as the best places of all the nat

2、ional parks.Black Canyon of Gunnison National ParkThis pork lies in western Colorado and offers the most impressive views from up in the mountains into the canyos（ 峡谷）below. While exploring the canyons, you will find that the walls drop nearly straight down into very narrow valleys with snake-like r

3、ivers below. Visitors are offered more than 100 camping sites, and a lot of bird species and many animals are native to the area. Rocky Mountain National ParkIt is the only national park in the north central region in the state of Colorado. 日evations（ 高地）in this park you will find are anywhere from

4、8,000 feet to 14, 259 at the top of Longs Peak. While travelling throughout this park, you will find there are two very different climates because of the fact that the tops of the Rocky Mountains make a difference. With 359 miles of trails for hiking, there are a lot of places for camping, horseback

5、 riding and just enjoying the sights of nature. Mesa Verde National ParkThis is probably the most interesting of all the national parks, offering an extremely interesting trip back in time to 600 AD up to 1300 AD. This park was declared（ 宣布）a protected national park in 1906 because of the cliff dwel

6、lings（住人的崖洞）that were found throughout the park area, which was once home to American Indians.Visitors can actually walk through these dwellings, and they mayimagine what each room may have been used for so many years ago. Great Sand Dunes（ 沙丘）National ParkThe Great Sand Dunes National Park lies in

7、south central Colorado, about 127 miles from Pueblo. This park has the tallest sand dunes in all of North America, with trails for hiking. Natural sandy beaches there are good for people who want to swim around the small river and lakes.21. Where will a person go if he or she enjoys mountains and ri

8、vers?A. Black Canyon of Gunnison National park. B. Rocky Mountain National Park.C. Mesa Verde National Park. D. Great Sand Dunes National Park.22. Which of the following is TRUE about Rocky Mountain National Park?A. It has the tallest mountains in the USAB. It has very different weather condition.C.

9、 It is the most interesting national park.D. It is about 359 miles from Pueblo.23. Mesa Verde National Park has been a protected national park for around years.A. 1,000 B. 1,500 C. 100 D. 200BAN EXCITING JOBI have the greatest job in the world. I travel to unusual places and work alongside people fr

10、om all over the world. Sometimes working outdoors, sometimes in an office, sometimes using scientific equipment and sometimes meeting local people and tourists, I am never bored. Although my job is occasionally dangerous, I don' t mind becausedanger excites me and makes me feel alive. However, t

11、he most important thing about my job is that I help protect ordinary people from one of the most powerful forces on earth - the volcano.I was appointed as a volcanologist working for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) twenty years ago. My job is collecting information for a database about Mount

12、Kilauea, which is one of the most active volcanoes in Hawaii. Having collected and evaluated the information, I help other scientists to predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast. Our work has saved many lives because people in the path of the lava can be warned to leave their

13、houses. Unfortunately, we cannot move their homes out of the way, and many houses have been covered with lava or burned to the ground.Whenboiling rock erupts from a volcano and crashes back to earth, it causes less damage than you might imagine. This is because no one lives near the top of Mount Kil

14、auea, where the rocks fall. The lava that flows slowly like a wave down the mountain causes far more damage because it buries everything in its path under the molten rock. However, the eruption itself is really exciting to watch and I shall never forget my first sight of one. It was in the second we

15、ek after I arrived in Hawaii. Having worked hard all day, I went to bed early. I was fast asleep when suddenly my bed began shaking and I heard a strange sound, like a railway train passing my window. Having experienced quite a few earthquakes in Hawaii already, I didn' t take much notice.I was

16、about to go back to sleep when suddenly my bedroom became as bright as day.I ran out of the house into the back garden where I could see Mount Kilauea in the distance. There had been an eruption from the side of the mountain and red hot lava was fountaining hundreds of metres into the air. It was an

17、 absolutely fantastic sight.The day after this eruption I was lucky enough to have a much closerlook at it.Two other scientists and I were driven up the mountain and dropped as close as possible to the crater that had been formed during the eruption. Having earlier collected special clothes from the

18、 observatory, we put them on before we went any closer. All three of us looked like spacemen. Wehad white protective suits that covered our whole body, helmets, big boots and special gloves. It was not easy to walk in these suits, but we slowly made our way to the edge of the crater and looked down

19、into the red, boiling centre. The other two climbed down into the crater to collect some lava for later study, but this being my first experience, I stayed at the top and watched them.Today, I am just as enthusiastic about my job as the day I first started.Havingstudied volcanoes now for many years,

20、 I am still amazed at their beauty as well as their potential to cause great damage.24. What is the writer in the text?A. A volunteer B. A doctor C. An engineer D. A volcanologist .25. What job does the writer do in the text?A. Watching the volcano.B. Moving the people ' s houses.C. Collecting i

21、nformation about Mount Kilauea.D. Traveling to Mount Kilauea in Hawaii.26.When boiling rock erupts from a volcano, it causes less damage than you imagine because.A. the temperature is not very highB. no one lives near the top of he Mount KilaueaC. people know how to escape the rocksD. the buildings

22、near the volcanoes are very firm.E. . “All three of us looked liked spacemen " is because.A. they were in the space B. they wore protective suitsC. they were in the space shuttle D. they were near the craterCWHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING?Dear Earth Care,I am doing a project on behalf of m

23、y school about global warming. Sometimes I feel that individuals can have little effect on such huge environmental problems. However, I still think people should advocate improvements in the way we use energy today.As I'm not sure where to start with my project, I would appreciate any suggestion

24、s you may have.Thank you!Ouyang GuangDear Ouyang Guang,There are many people who have a commitment like yours, but they do not believe they have the power to do anything to improve our environment. That is not true. Together, individuals can make a difference. We do not have to Put up with pollution

25、.The growth of the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide in the air actually comes as a result of many things we do every day. Here are a few suggestions on how to reduce it. They should get you started with your project.1 We use a lot of energy in our houses. It is OK to leave an electrical applianceon so

26、 long as you are using it-if not, turn it off Do not be casual about this.So if you are not using the lights, the TV, the computer, and so on, turn them off.If you are cold, Put on more clothes instead of turning up the heat.2 Motor vehicles use a lot of energy-so walk or ride a bike if you can.3 Re

27、cycle cans, bottles, plastic bags and newspapers if circumstances allow you to.It takes a lot of energy to make things from new materials, so, if you can, buy things made from Recycled materials.4 Get your parents to buy things that are economical with energythis includes cars as well as smaller thi

28、ngs like fridges and microwaves.5 Plant trees in your garden or your school yard, as they absorb carbon dioxide from the air and refresh your spirit when you look at them.6 Finally and most importantly, be an educator. Talk with your family and friends about global warming and tell them what you hav

29、e learned Rememberyour contribution counts!Earth Care28 .What can we do about global warming in our house according to Earth Care?A. Do not use any electrical appliance.B. Never watch TV.C. Try to save as much electricity as possible.D. Ride a bike instead of using a car.29 .According to Earth Care

30、, after drinking a cola , we should A. throw the can away B. buy another oneC. start working as soon as possible D. keep the can for recycling30 .What can we do by simply using our mouth?A. Persuade our parents to buy energy-saving products.B. Pass the knowledge of global warming to other people.C.

31、Plant trees in our garden of school.D. Both A and B.E. . From the first letter we know Ouyang Guang is most probably a . A. school teacher B. schoolboy C. young parentD. newspaper boyDYou might think that “global warming " means nothing more than a rise in the world ' s temperature. But ris

32、ing sea levels caused by it have resulted in the first evacuation （撤离） of an island nation the citizens of Tuvalu will have to leave their homeland.During the 20th century, sea level rose 812 inches. As a result, Tuvalu has experienced lowland flooding of salt water that has polluted the country 

33、9; s drinking water.Paani Laupepa, a Tuvaluan government official, reported to the Earth PolicyInstitute that the nation suffered an unusually high number of fierce storms in the past ten years. Many scientists connect higher surface water temperatures resulting from global warming to greater and mo

34、re damaging storms.Laupepa expressed dissatisfaction with the United States for refusing to signthe Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement calling for industrialized nationsto reduce their greenhouse gas emissions （导致温室效应的气体排放），which are a maincause of global warming. "By refusing to sign t

35、he agreement, the US has effectively taken away the freedom of future generations of Tuvaluans to live where their forefathers have lived for thousands of years." Laupepa told the BBC.Tuvalu has asked Australia and NewZealand to allow the gradual moveof its people to both countries.Tuvalu is no

36、t the only country that is vulnerable（易受影响的） to rising sealevels. MaumoonGayoon, president of the Maldives, told the United Nations that global warming has made his country of 311,000 an aendangered nation ".32 .The text is mainly about.A. rapid changes in earth ' s temperature B. bad effec

37、ts of global warming C. moving of a country to a new place D. reasons for lowland flooding33 .According to scientists, the DIRECTcause of more and fiercer storms is. A. greenhouse gas emissions in industrialized nationsB. higher surface water temperatures of the seaC. continuous global warmingD. ris

38、ing sea levels34 . Laupepa was not satisfied with the United States because it did not.A. agree to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions B. sign an agreement withTuvaluC. allow Tuvaluans to move to the US D. believe the problems facing Tuvalu were real35 .The country whose situation is similar to that

39、 of Tuvalu is.A. Australia B. New Zealand C. the Maldives D .the United States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。选项中有两项为多余 选项。Green: More Than Just a ColourGreen is an important color In nature. It is the colour of grass and the leaves on trees. 36Sometimes, the word green means young

40、, fresh and growing. Sometimes, it describes something that is not yet ripe or finished.37 A person with a green thumb seems to have a magic touch that makes plants grow quickly and well. You might say that the woman next door has a green thumb if her garden continues to grow long after your plants

41、have diedThe Green Revolution is the name given some years ago to the development of new kinds of rice and other grains. 38 The Green Revolution was the result of hard work by agricultural scientists who had green thumbs.39 The green-eyed monster is not a frightening creaturefrom outer space. Itis a

42、n expression used about four hundred years ago by British writer William Shakespeare in his play Othello.In most places in the world, a green light is a sign to move ahead. 40 In everyday speech, a green light means approval to continue with a project. We want you to know we have a green light to co

43、ntinue this series next week A. For example, a greenhorn is someonewho has no experience, who is new to a situation. B. Green is also the colour used to describe the powerful emotion, jealousy.C. Someone who has the ability to grow plants well is said to have a green thumb.D. A green light on a traf

44、fic signal means your car can continue on.E. The new plants produced much larger crops. F. It is also the colour of most growing plants. G. About one hundred years ago, having a green thumb was a popular expression in the American west.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，茜分30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题

45、所给的四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答 题卡上将该项涂黑。THE LAKE OF HEAVENChangbaishan 41 in Jilin Province, Northeast China. Much of this beautiful, mountainous area is thick forest. Changbaishan is China' s largest nature reserveand it is 42 in its natural state for the people of China and visitors from all over

46、 the world to enjoy. The land 43 in heightfrom 700 metres above sea levelto over 2000 metres and is home to a great diversity of rare plants and animals. Among the rare animals are cranes, black bears, leopards 44 tigers. Many people come to Changbaishan to study its unique plants and animals. Other

47、s come to walk in the mountains, to see the spectacular waterfalls or 45 in the hot water pools. However, the attraction that arouses the greatest 46 in the reserve is Tianchi or the Lake of Heaven.Tianchi is a deep lake that has formed in the crater of a 47 volcano on top of the mountain. The lake

48、is 2,194 metres 48 sea level, and more than 200 metres deep. In winter the surface freezes over. It 49 about an hour to climb from the end of the road to the 50 of the mountain.When you arrive you are rewarded notonly with the sight of its clear waters, but also by the view of the other sixteen moun

49、tain peaks 51 surround Tianchi.There are many stories 52 about Tianchi. The mostwell-known concerns threeyoung womenfrom 53 . They were bathing in Tianchi 54 a bird flew above them and dropped a small fruit onto the dress of the youngest girl. When she picked up the fruit to smell it, it flew into h

50、er mouth. Having swallowed the fruit, the girl became pregnant and later gave birth 55 a handsome boy. It is 56 that this boy, 57 had a great gift for languages and persuasion, is the father of the Manchu people.If you are 58 enough to vis it the Lake of Heaven with your loved one, don' t forget

51、 to make a wish to 59 your love will be as deep and 60 as the lake itself. 41. A. are B. were C. being D. is 42. A. keep B. keeping C. kept D. keeps43.A. goesB. wentC. variedD. varies44.A. orB. andC. as well asD. both B and C45.A. batheB. bathingC. to batheD. bathed46.A. application B. appreciation

52、C. appointment D. opportunity47.A.deadB.deathC. deadlyD. die48.A. belowB. aboveC. overD. on49.A. costsB. costC. takesD. take50.A. handB. footC. baseD. top51.A. whoB. whenC. whereD. that52.A. are toldB. toldC. to tellD. tell53.A. a heavenB the heaven C. heavenD, heavens54.A. afterB. whileC. whenD. un

53、til55.A. fromB. forC. inD.to56.A. saidB. sayC. sayingD. to say57.A. whichB. thatC. whomD. who58.A. luckB. luckyC. luckilyD. unlucky59.A. askB. requireC. orderD. guarantee60.A. lastingB. lastC. to lastD. lasted第II卷（非选择题） 注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第二节：（共10小题；每题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填

54、入适当的词或括号 内单词的正确形式（不多于3个单词）。Howdoes global 61 （warm） come about and does it matter? There is no doubt that it is human 62 （activity） that have caused global warming rather 63 a natural phenomenon. The increase in the earth ' s temperature is due 64 theburning of fossilfuels, whose byproducts 65 （

55、call） greenhouse gases, which cause the “greenhouse effect ” . With more and more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, more heat energy tends to 66 （trap） in the atmosphere 67 （cause） global warming up and up.The attitudes towards this are 68 （complete ） different. Some think the tread wouldbe a cata

56、strophe. Others are opposed 69 this view and believe that we should not worry about high levels of carbon dioxide in the air. Greenhouse gases continue to build up in the atmosphere. Even 70 we start reducing the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, the climate is going to keep on wa

57、rming for decades or centuries.第四部分写作（共两节；满分 35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假段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。文中共有 10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅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（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。Do you remember any little poems

58、you learned whenever you are a child? These little poems might have been some of the first poetry you learned them. Are you interesting in the littlepoems? Do you have an favourite poemin Chinese? You must answer "Yes".Do you know that English speakers also enjoy other forms of Asia poetrytang poems from China on particular? A lot Tang poetry has been translated into English.With so many different form o