高二下学期期末考试英语试题第4套真题
高二下学期期末考试英语试题
一、阅读理解
1. 阅读理解
A
One warm summer morning, Elizabeth, the nanny（保姆）of the William’s, went back from outside with the little boy, Josh. When she stepped into the house from the front door, she could tell that something was wrong, but she could n’t point a finger at exactly what it was. Just as she was about to dash out to find Josh, the little boy ran from behind her back, straight into the house for his toys.
That’s when she heard footsteps coming down the stairs. Her heart missed a beat. Know ing that Josh’s parents were not home, she ran inside the house, caught the little boy swiftly and headed straight for the gate. She hit the neighbor’s door heavily to seek help and called the police.
When David William returned home and checked the monitor, what he saw scared the life out of him. A strongly built middle-aged stranger walked around the house and searched every corner, being careful not to miss any valuables（贵重物品）. And the most frightening for David was to see him even slipping into Josh’s room. It was also terrifying to see that he was on his phone with someone guiding him on what to do. When Elizabeth opened the front door, he realized it was time to leave. He ran out just a few moments after
Elizabeth and the boy left, getting away from the police.
The Williams feel so grateful to Elizabeth for what she has done daily and saving their little boy when she could have easily run leaving the child behind. Elizabeth is called “supemanny” by the family. But Elizabeth said it was just her normal duty. “When his parents are away, they put their trust in me to keep him safe.” Although she is still terrified at the thought of what could have happened if she had come face to face with that man, she is willing to continue doing her work.
（1）Why did Elizabeth leave the house quickly?
A . She was anxious to find Josh.
B . She sensed something dangerous.
C . She was in a rush to help her neighbor.
D . She heard familiar footsteps approaching.
（2）What can we learn about the stranger?
A . He stole into Josh’s room.
B . He was caught by the police.
C . He used the monitor to find valuables.
D . He searched Elizabeth’s room for his phone.
（3）The family think highly of Elizabeth because ________.
A . she acted beyond the call of duty
B . she felt no fear in case of emergency
C . she saved the child at the cost of her own life
D . she strengthened the parent-child bond of trust
2. 阅读理解
B
Researchers say they have created a new super-tough material in the laboratory. It is stronger, lighter and costs less than steel. But the new material
is not a product of high technology. It is wood. Researcher Liangbing Hu says that it can compete with some of the world’s strongest materials or even replace steel.
The product is called Super Wood. It doesn’t require any special raw, unprocessed material. That means the cost of the product will be relatively low.Hu said, “We can start with very cheap wood, and also very fancy, expensive wood. But in the end, we get very similar performance.”
Super Wood is made by partially removing a natural polymer called lignin （木质素）. Hu explained, “Lignin is like glue to hold all the parts together in natural wood. To be able to densify（增密）the wood completely, some of the lignin has to be removed. “Strong chemicals are put on the wood to remove about half of its lignin. Then, after being left in extreme heat and pressurized for a day, the treated wood is ready.
The wood is strong enough to build automobiles, airplanes, wind turbines and more. Researchers are finding many new ways to use wood, including creating batteries and see-through wood and paper.Hu said, “Wood has been existing on Earth for more than a million years. And human beings have been using wood for furniture, construction for more than 10 thousand years. And the more we worked on this material, we realized, we have never fully exhausted the potential of this amazing material.”
（1）Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Super Wood?
A . Strong.
B . Tough.
C . High-tech.
D . Low-cost.
（2）What is the 3rd paragraph mainly about?
A . The quality of Super Wood.
B . The densifying function of lignin.
C . The amount of removed lignin.
D . The making process of Super Wood.
（3）What’s Liangbing Hu’s attitude towards the future of Super Wood?
A . Doubtful.
B . Positive.
C . Unconcerned.
D . Negative.
3. 阅读理解
C
You may have heard the term self-awareness, but what is it and why does it matter?
Being self-aware can influence how you feel in your job and in your personal life. Daniel Goleman takes that connection much further, saying self-awareness is the key to success. He describes self-awareness as “knowing one’s internal（内在的）states ,preference and resources”, and then monitoring that “inner world” information as it comes up. If you can be as aware of your feelings and thoughts, you’ll be better able t o deal with new situations. Because you know yourself better, you’ll be more accepting of yourself, your thoughts and your feelings, Goleman says.
But self-awareness doesn’t stop at how you see yourself. It’s also understanding and acknowledging how others see you. Tasha Eurich, an organizational psychologist, explains that self-awareness has two parts —internal and external（外部的）. Internal self-awareness means we can clearly see our own values, thoughts, passions and feelings. External self-awareness is clearly seeing how others see us. People who are externally self-aware tend to be better leaders.
So how do you know if you’re self-aware or not? Eurich developed a short online quiz to help. You’re not the only one who has to take it. Someone who knows you well also has to answer questions about you.
In a recent TED Talk, Eurich refers to self-awareness unicorns. This group makes up only a small part of all the people she has studied. These are people who not only believe they are self-aware, but other people who know them would agree. Additionally, these unicorns would say they have improved their self-awareness in their lives and again, those who know them well would agree.
Thankfully, anyone can become more self-aware, as long as they’re willing to devote some time and effort to the cause.
（1）According to Daniel Goleman, a self-aware person ________.
A . feels content with his life
B . has a burning desire for success
C . handles his self-information well
D . avoids challenging new situations
（2）In Eurich’s theory, what helps make a better lead er?
A . Clear thinking.
B . Internal self-awareness.
C . Sharp understanding.
D . External self-awareness.
（3）How does Eurich’s quiz assess one’s self-awareness?
A . By setting criteria for answers.
B . By measuring others’ reactions.
C . By analyzing quiz-take rs’ questions.
D . By matching internal and external opinions.
（4）What can be inferred about unicorns from the 5th paragraph?
A . They are rare talents.
B . They fail to get approval.
C . They are born experts.
D . They try to please others.
二、任务型阅读
4. 任务型阅读
Plan a Budget-Friendly Summer Vacation
It’s never too early to start thinking about your summer vacation. Deciding where to go and what attractions to see can actually be a fun and exciting part of the experience—particularly when you find ways to save your travel dollar. ________
Rethink your “summer vacation”.
If your summer vacation window is wide open, why not skip July and August? The flights and accommodations are about 25% cheaper in the spring or early fall. If you must travel during the busy season, you can still save by being flexible. ________Flying out on a Tuesday instead of a Friday could save you a bit of money, and flying in the afternoon will likely be cheaper than a morning flight.
________
It’s always in your best interest to book your summer vacation early. If you plan on flying to your destination, for example, it will be much easier to find seats on your preferred flights if you book in March than if you were to wait until the last minute. The same applies to hotels, where prices are based on supply and demand.
Use the right websites.
There are a lot of websites competing for your travel dollar. ________For example, when you make five reservations with https://www.wendangku.net/doc/0d3933992.html,, you can have
access to their “Genius Program” which gives you 10% of f as well as early check-in and late check-out.
Consider a tour.
With so many places to see and things to do, planning a trip can wear you out quickly. ________Seasoned tour operators, such as Trafalgar, take the stress out of travel so all you have to do is show up and enjoy yourself. More importantly, a guided vacation represents a significant saving.
A. Plan your flights.
B. Book in advance.
C. In that case, a tour is a fantastic choice.
D. Choose the one that offers the best service.
E. That competition has led to many benefits for travelers.
F. When booking flights, choose the least popular travel times.
G. Here are tips to plan a summer vacation within your budget.
三、完形填空
5. 完形填空
When Marcus, a homeless man, walked into a small cafe, begging for spare change, he didn’t get 1. Instead, Cesia, the owner, kindly asked why he didn’t have a job. 2his head to avoid eye contact, he replied, “I used to be in prison and no o ne wants to 3me.” Although Cesia had hit some hard times of her own at the cafe, she was short of hands that day and 4Marcus a position, washing dishes for two hours.
With a big smile, Marcus 5accepted it. While Marcus was busy with the
dishes, Cesia made him a sandwich. Marcus immediately walked out to the street and 6it with a homeless woman. “Do you know the lady over there?” she asked out of 7. “No, but I know she is hungry.” That really 8Cesia.
Since business was not good, Cesia couldn’t 9to employ h im. So at the end of that day, they said their goodbyes. 10, much to her surprise, Marcus continued to 11on time for work every day. When he got 12, he bought food from the cafe, refusing to take it for free. When asked why, he said, “It makes me feel 13.” Marcus was showing that he was really a nice person. For Cesia who was going through a dark period, Marcus became a 14in her life.
“People need someone who 15them and even lends a helping hand.” Cesia wrote on Faceb ook, “Just like Marcus, I had my 16when in trouble. I had many people to help make it to where I am today. Do something 17for someone else and don’t 18them just because they’re out there asking for money, for we don’t know their real 19. Some deserve another 20.”
（1）A . beaten upB . taken inC . looked afterD . turned away（2）A . NoddingB . ShakingC . BowingD . Raising（3）A . marryB . forgiveC . greetD . hire （4）A . offeredB . foundC . wonD . denied（5）A . anxiouslyB . gladlyC . silentlyD . worriedly（6）A . hidB . swappedC . checkedD . shared（7）A . kindnessB . sympathyC . curiosityD . politeness（8）A . touchedB . embarrassedC . excitedD . amused（9）A . waitB . affordC . bearD . expect（10）A . HoweverB . ThereforeC . BesidesD . Otherwise（11）A . break inB . show upC . drop inD . get up（12）A . permittedB . promotedC . praisedD . paid（13）A . goodB . energeticC . specialD . generous（14）A . jokeB . lightC . burdenD . regret（15）A . admiresB . toleratesC .
trustsD . defends（16）A . needB . jobC . helpD . freedom（17）A . niceB . crazyC . unusualD . reasonable（18）A . abuseB . blameC . hateD . judge（19）A . choiceB . situationC . intentionD . decision（20）A . positionB . raiseC . chanceD . reward
四、语法填空
6. 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。
Nosey and the Porcupine（豪猪）
Nosey knew that she was supposed to stay in the yard, but the gate was let open. She took a glance ________the woods up the street. For Nosey there was nothing as wonderful as ________ among the trees and sniffing（嗅）the flowers. After all, she was called Nosey for a reason. Her name described her usual, day-to-day ________.
She quietly slipped out of the yard and headed towards the woods. Soon after Nosey arrived in the woods, a butterfly landed on her nose. She reached for it, ________it few away. Then Nosey ________ it again on a berry bush. When she was within striking distance, she jumped. The butterfly fluttered out of Nosey’s reach once more, but it was too late for Nosey ________. She landed directly on top of the berry bush with a crash. At first, she was astonished by the sudden fall. Then she was shocked to find ________ face to face with a sleeping porcupine under the bush!
The arrival of a ________ visitor caused the porcupine to wake up. Nosey had ever seen a porcupine before, so she gently sniffed at it with her nose, ________really annoyed the porcupine. He turned around and the quills（棘刺）
on his tail were standing up. ________ Nosey found herself with a nose full of quills.
五、书面表达
7. 假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter来信询问你校社团活动。现请你回信向他介绍其中一个社团。内容包括：
1）社团名称；
2）社团活动；
3）活动意义。
注意：
1）词数不少于80；
2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
8. 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Something happens to many children when they are out of school over the summer months. It is called the “summer slide.” This may sound like a ride at a water park. But it’s not. Summer slide is wh en children forget much of what they learned during the latest school year.
To fight the effects of summer slide, teachers often give students homework over the summer. Many parents may send children to all kinds of camps or find other activities to keep them learning. Some even try to build up their children’s strengths by getting them into extra tutoring.
However, experts say keeping children busy all the time is not good for them. The result is often a tired child with an overcrowded schedule. This keeps a child’s brain active constantly—learning, gathering information and
preparing for the next event. And this may have the opposite effect the parents are not hoping for.
What should parents do instead? Nothing. According to Lea Waters, a psychologist specializing in positive psychology and positive education, slowing down actually helps children become the best they can be. Machines need to be reset, while kids need to goof off（偷懒）. She says that goofing off really allows kids to have some downtime, whe n they’re not focused on a specific task but are free to do something that they’re interested in doing and that they can do more automatically and get enjoyment from, like shooting baskets or listening to the music.
She also adds that goofing off does not mean the brain isn’t working. It just goes into this default network mode（默认网络模式）and uses that time to process all the information it had during the day, to integrate（整合）new information. It makes a kind of decision about what information to put into memory and what to get rid of, which in fact helps to improve memory.