(16份试卷合集)北京海淀区北京大学附属中学2020届英语高二下学期期末模拟试卷
2020年北京市海淀区高三英语二模试题(含答案)
海淀区高三年级第二学期期末练习2020. 6 本试卷共10页，120分。
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第一部分：知识运用(共两节，45分)第一节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
ADuring my childhood, whenever the sun dropped and the blue sky came up, my father and I would climb the mountain near our house. Walking together, we had a lot of conversations through I I learned many valuable lessons. He always stressed to me, “You should have objectives and capacity like the mountain.，，This has 2 (large) influenced my life. 3 the mountain-climbing, we couldn't have had enough time to spend together because my father was busy.BYou have probably dreamed about 4 you would change the world, only to find that it seems impossible. However, you may have the power 5 (make) the world better with baby steps. That9s the idea behind the BA Challenge, which is a public service campaign co-initiated by Alibaba and Sina Weibo. It asks people to do something positive and then record the changes before and after. Since its first 6 (appear) on Sina Weibo on Sept. 2nd, the BA Challenge has attracted millions of viewers and participants.7 these little things may be easily ignored in our daily lives, they are well received by many viewers.CThere5 s nothing better than flying to a foreign destination to visit the attractions it 8 (have) to offer. Millions of people are doing the same, and why not? The world has an amazing variety of must-see sights, from breathtaking natural scenery to impressive old cities. But the problem is that too many of us 9 (visit) them at the same time, putting pressure on these delicate and ancient places. That's why a number of beauty spots and historic sites have been introducing charges or restrictions on the number of tourists. There are many reasons for this: to reduce overcrowding, to manage wear and tear on old buildings and to tidy up the mess 10 (leave) behind.第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
北京市西城区2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
北京市西城区2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、完形填空Sam was waiting for a taxi at the hospital. He had booked it on the phone after his medical treatment. He’d been suffering from kidney (肾) failure since last year. During this time, he was on the transplant list, but no 1 appeared.Bill was driving to visit a friend when his phone rang with the request for Sam’s ride home. The trip was out of Bill’s way. 2 , he took the order, figuring if the passenger was coming from a hospital, he likely needed a ride.When Sam got into the car, Bill could see he was 3 but in good spirits. As the two set out, they began chatting.“Sam really 4 the car with positive energy,” said Bill, who talked a lot with Sam. He learnt Sam had enjoyed volunteering in the community, but he was doing less because of the treatments. Then Sam revealed he was searching for a kidney donor. Bill 5 he’d be a good donor candidate because he didn’t drink or smoke. Sam agreed, though he didn’t think much of it. Bill, however, couldn’t stop thinking about it.Bill believed in 6 others, so donating a kidney was something always on his mind. Plus, he already liked and respected Sam. When approaching the destination, Bill repeated, “I’d see if I could be a match to give you a kidney.”“I was shocked,” Sam recalled. He was shaking so hard that he could barely write his name when they 7 contact information. Once inside his home, he excitedly told his wife, “The taxi driver offered his kidney to me!”After the initial excitement, Sam started feeling less 8 , wondering if it had just been an emotional moment. Would he hear from him?But Bill was 9 to his word. He contacted the hospital soon. After a long process, the results came: They were a perfect match. Then they had their surgery, which was a(n) 10 . Today, Sam is doing well. And the two men still keep in touch.Miraculously, a chance encounter turned out to be a life-saving ride.1．A．taxis B．matches C．orders D．patients2．A．Still B．Instead C．Moreover D．Therefore 3．A．angry B．afraid C．weak D．forgetful4．A．lit up B．piled into C．fixed up D．slowed down 5．A．heard B．recalled C．joked D．complained 6．A．treating B．helping C．accepting D．encouraging 7．A．discussed B．repeated C．compared D．exchanged 8．A．curious B．doubtful C．hesitant D．optimistic 9．A．true B．close C．related D．blind 10．A．waste B．honor C．mistake D．success二、阅读理解The Lighthouse Book Project is an intensive, two-year program. It is aimed at giving writers of book-length manuscripts (文稿) the classes, advice, and moral support they need to draft, revise, and — most importantly — finish. Whether you’re working on a novel, short story collection, or narrative nonfiction, our program guides will work closely with you to chart a path through your project. And at the end of two years, you’ll have a manuscript you can be proud of and a support team ready to help you take the next steps.Benefits● Individualized guidance: You’ll meet your guide on a regular basis to check your progress, review drafts of your work, and set goals for the future, keeping you accountable and on track throughout the program.● Intensives: Three times a year, the Book Project participants gather for a weekend of classes led by special guest authors and our publishing expert, group meetings, participant readings, great meals and plenty of social time.● Manuscript feedback: You’ll receive detailed feedback on your manuscript from your guide and then a second thorough examination of your complete manuscript from a second reader, chosen from our list of Lighthouse teachers and many other famous writers.Applications and Tuition● Applications: Applications are available starting April 1, and the deadline to apply is June 22 every year. Each guide accepts six applicants, for a total of 36 participating writers.● Components of applications: a writing sample up to 30 pages, a project outline, two to three recommendation letters from your current or former writing instructors, and a short personal statement.● Tuition: $8,580 per year, or $715 per month. Partial tuition assistance is available through our Book Project Fellowship.Since 2019, we’ve seen deals signed for thirteen books from our Book Project participants. They’ve had nonfiction, short story collections, novels, and middle-grade works signed by the best publishers. Will you be next?11．The Lighthouse Book Project promises that participants will ________.A．get their books published eventuallyB．meet their guides whenever necessaryC．finish writing their works within 2 yearsD．receive feedback only from famous writers12．To be a participant of the Lighthouse Book Project, you need to ________.A．apply before April 1B．pay $715 for one yearC．state your personal information D．prepare your novel up to 36 pages 13．What is the main purpose of the passage?A．To assess new writers.B．To promote a program.C．To compare different projects.D．To introduce the best publisher.In 2014, a year into her retirement, Morag Warrack found herself in a village hall in the Surrey hills, surrounded by middle-aged men throwing each other on to the floor. “When entering the classroom, I was terrified and thought all these men would be shocked by an old woman walking in,” she says. “The teacher encouraged me to stay and I realized they were all kind and curious about me being there. That was my first experience of learning aikido.”At 59, Warrack, who had recently handed in her resignation, began reading up on mindfulness practices. “The more I looked into mindfulness, the more aikido kept coming up,” she says. “These books were recommending it as a way to connect the mind, body and spirit.”Attracted by the idea, Warrack found a local class where she could take a beginners’ session. Despite her struggles, Warrack kept returning. While her husband and two children weresupportive, they weren’t tempted to join in. “They just thought: Mum’s off on one again,” she says. Warrack carried on and, after two years of practice, she began moving up the graded system of belt rankings and noticing a change in herself. “Aikido was making me way more confident,” she says, “Since my reactions got quicker, my balance was better and my coordination (协调性) improved, I had a real understanding of my own body and it became a metaphor (比喻) for how to be in life; how to avoid attack without hurting the other person.”By January 2019, Warrack was determined to achieve her black belt and began training with the only other person in her class who was at the same level as her: a 181cm police officer. “It was a very odd pairing. Not least because he’s so strong and so I had to learn how to use my skills rather than strength against him,” she says.In December 2021, Warrack, at the age of 66, took her black belt test. For 20 minutes, she had to defend her position against attackers one after another before facing the final randori, where four people attack at once. “One guy kicked me and split my lip,” she laughs. “It made me so angry, but that’s what I needed to keep going.” She passed, making her one of the oldest people to achieve an aikido black belt in the UK.14．How did Morag Warrack feel when she first entered the aikido classroom?A．Curious.B．Disappointed.C．Confident.D．Frightened. 15．After two years of practice, Warrack ________.A．grew more patient B．turned into a better selfC．realized her full potential D．became aware of her weakness16．In order to achieve her black belt, Warrack had to ________.A．polish her skills further B．improve her coordinationC．avoid hurting the attackers D．seek support from her family17．What can we learn from this passage?A．With age comes wisdom.B．The greatest wealth is health.C．It’s always a good time to learn.D．Compete with honor and win with grace.Our travels are not limited to physical time. We also experience mental time travel. We visit the past through our memories and then journey into the future by imagining what tomorrow or next year might bring. When we do so, we think of ourselves as we are now, remember who weonce were and envision how we will be.A recent study explores how one particular brain region helps to knit together memories of the present and future selves. When people sustain an injury to this area, it leads to a damaged sense of identity. The region, called vmPFC, may produce a fundamental model of the person and place it in mental time. When the region does so, it may be the source of our sense of self. It’s also found that memories that reference the self are easier to recall. They benefit from what researchers have called a self-reference effect.In the study, the researchers used the self-reference effect to assess memories of present and future selves among people who had brain lesions (损伤) to the vmPFC．The scientists worked with people with vmPFC lesions, then compared them with a control group made up of people with injuries to other parts of the brain and healthy individuals. They were asked to list adjectives to describe themselves and a celebrity, both in the present and future. Later, they had to recall these same traits. It was discovered that people in the control group could recall more adjectives linked to themselves than adjectives linked to the celebrity. However, the participants with vmPFC lesions had little or no ability to recall references to the self, regardless of the context of time. Their identification of adjectives for celebrities was also comparatively weak.These findings are intriguing, for the study helps us understand how self-related memories depend on the function of the vmPFC．But what about our past selves? Previous studies asked people to consider their past selves, but there was no evidence of the self-reference effect. Our past selves seem foreign to us, as if they were individuals apart from us.One idea that scientists have put forward to understand this distinction is that perhaps we are not very kind in our judgments of our past selves. Instead we may be rather critical of our previous behavior, emotions and personal traits. We may use our past primarily to construct a more positive self-image in the present. Put another way, because we may recognize flaws (瑕疵) in our past self’s behavior, we tend to distance ourselves from the person we once were.Therefore, bringing the present and future into the spotlight is central to understanding the way our brain and thoughts shape our current selves. And with the research, we have a better idea about the way a small region within our brain is able to build and hold the core ability to maintain our identity.18．From the passage, we can learn that ________.A．people with vmPFC lesions have a broken sense of identityB．vmPFC-injured people recall celebrities better than others doC．the self-reference effect plays a vital role in considering past selfD．people tend to accept past self after realizing their previous faults19．As for the findings of the recent study on vmPFC, the author is ________.A．critical B．doubtful C．approving D．unconcerned 20．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A．Testing Our Memories B．Creating Our Sense of SelfC．The Power of Self-Reference Effect D．The Importance of Mental Time TravelWith its 1.2 million LED lights shining brightly against the Las Vegas night, the Las Vegas Sphere may well be the ultimate symbol of 2020s overuse. But that gigantic entertainment space is also something else: a symbol of the coming conflict between our climate goals and our seemingly insatiable (永不满足) appetite for stuff.In the 1990s, multicolor LED lights were invented to prevent climate disasters by greatly reducing the amount of electricity we use. After all, LED lights use 90 percent less energy and last around 18 times longer than incandescent bulbs (白炽灯). Yet the amount of electricity we consume for light globally is roughly the same today as it was in 2010. That’s partly because of population and economic growth in the developing world. But another big reason is that as technology has advanced, we’ve only grown more wasteful.There’s an economic term for this: the Jevons Paradox, named for the 19th-century English economist William Stanley Jevons, who noticed that as steam engines became ever more efficient, Britain’s appetite for coal increased rather than decreased. The logic of Jevons is that instead of banking the efficiency savings we make as technology advances, we go out and spend it.Today, you can see examples of the Paradox everywhere. When residents in England installed home insulation, their overall heating energy demand soon rebounded, ending up at about the same level as it was before: The residents had apparently chosen to turn up their thermostats (温控器) and live in warmer homes.The good news is that in some cases the efficiency gains are so great that even our insatiable appetite for new stuff cannot completely negate them. Today’s car engines require lessfuel, even though Americans on average now drive longer distances in heavier cars. However, the bad news is that the Jevons Paradox seems to be hard-wired into us. There are few examples throughout history of people willingly consuming less energy, either for moral or environmental reasons.For some, the solution is obvious: Governments must do more to limit our energy use, perhaps through regulations or taxes. A global carbon tax would help—though the chances of establishing one remain slim. A more innovative answer comes from Rob West, founder and chief executive of Thunder Said Energy. Having spent years documenting the Jevons Paradox and finding it far more widespread than economists predicted, he thinks the best hope we have is to fight Jevons with Jevons. That means applying the idea that consumption increases as goods become cheaper and more efficient to our production of energy. In other words, the future lies not in rationing (定量供应) energy and hoping humans suddenly change their behavior, but in ensuring any energy we use is as green and attractive as possible.21．Why does the author mention the Las Vegas Sphere?A．To highlight a space.B．To predict an ending.C．To provide a solution.D．To express a concern.22．What does the underlined word “negate” in Paragraph 5 most probably mean?A．Put off.B．Break down.C．Push up.D．Wipe out. 23．What can we learn from the passage?A．The Jevons Paradox requires more examples.B．Environmental awareness is hard-wired in humans.C．Energy consumption grows as technology advances.D．Efficiency gains guarantee the realization of climate goals.24．Which of the following statements would Rob West most probably agree with?A．The solution is always to further energy efficiency.B．A global carbon tax has aided in limiting energy use.C．Humans are eager to change their consumption behavior.D．Economists have overestimated the effect of the Jevons Paradox.Highly sensitive person, or HSP, is a term coined by psychologist Elaine Aron. Accordingto research, in every five people, there’s one HSP. 25 HSPs have strong self-consciousness; they may struggle to adapt to new circumstances, demonstrate seemingly inappropriate emotional responses in social situations, and easily become uncomfortable in response to light, sound or certain physical sensations. 26The power of insensitivity can be interpreted as “sluggish (迟缓的) power”. Usually, people associate “insensitivity” with something bad, but insensitivity does not equal dullness. 27 That is, calmly facing the setbacks and downtime in life and firmly moving towards one’s own direction. It is the “means and wisdom to win a better life”, as a Japanese author writes in the book The Power of Insensitivity. According to him, the world will be better if we focus on the major goals and stay insensitive to anything else.28 One of the important reasons is that behind insensitivity is strong self-awareness or self-confidence. Knowing yourself is difficult, but knowing yourself correctly is undoubtedly an excellent ability. One of the qualities shared by many successful people is: they all clearly know where their strengths are, what they want, and what direction to go.To practice insensitivity, the first step is to avoid overthinking. Resist the urge to overanalyze situations, and redirect your focus towards actionable steps within your control. Secondly, don’t pay too much attention to the ups and downs of life at the moment. Rather, you should be looking forward. Additionally, set clear boundaries. 29 Remember not to get too involved in other people’s business and set limits that keep you safe from outside pressures.As a unique wisdom of life, the power of insensitivity gives completely new inspiration to modern people. Once you become a bit “blunt” and slow down the pace, you will feel more comfortable.A．Everyone can obtain the ability to be insensitive.B．That’s where the need to be insensitive comes from.C．It emphasizes determination when it comes to difficulties.D．Avoid focusing too much on what others are doing or thinking.E．Regarding relationships, learn to view the problem as two parts.F．Being a highly sensitive person can come with many challenges.G．Why can insensitivity allow a person to better adapt in a competitive environment?三、选词填空用方框中单词的适当形式完成下列句子，每个单词只能用一次。
2020-2021学年北京市海淀区首师大附中高二(下)期末英语试卷
2020-2021学年北京市海淀区首师大附中高二（下）期末英语试卷1.（填空题，15分）The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.---Thomas Macaulay About thirty years ago,I was studying in a public school in New York.One day,Mrs NanetteO'Neill gave a maths test to our class.When the papers were（1）___ she discovered that twelve boys had made exactly the same mistakes throughout the test.There is nothing really new about（2）___ in exams.Perhaps that was why Mrs O'Neill didn't even say a word about it.She only asked the twelve boys to（3）___ after class.I was one of the twelve.Mrs O'Neill asked no questions,and she didn't scold us either.Instead,she wrote on the blackboard the（4）___ words by Thomas Macaulay.She then ordered us to copy these words into our exercise-books one hundred times.I don't know about the other eleven boys.Speaking for myself I can say it was the most important single（5）___ of my life.Thirty years after being introduced to Macaulay'swords,they（6）___ seem to me the best yardstick （准绳），because they give us a way to measure ourselves rather than others.（7）___ of us are asked to make great decisions about nations going to war or armies goingto battle.But all of us are called（8）___ daily to make a great many personal decisions.Shouldthe wallet,found in the street,be put into a pocket or（9）___ to the policeman？Should the（10）___ change received at the store be forgotten or returnez？Nobody will know except you.Butyou have to live with yourself,and it is always better to live with someone you respect.（1）pleted B.examined C.marked D.answered （2）A.lying B.cheating C.discussing D.guessing（3）A.leave B.apologize e D.remain（4）A.above mon C.following D.unusual（5）A.lesson B.incident C.chance D.memory（6）A.still B.even C.always D.almost（7）A.All B.Few C.Some D.None（8）A.up B.out C.for D.upon（9）A.turned up B.turned on C.turned back D.turned over （10）A.extra B.small C.some D.necessary2.（填空题，15分）AI still remember our physics teacher（1）___ gave us a challenge that involved making a paper plane of any shape.The only objective was to get it to fly as far as possible.Standing at the starting line,one of my classmates took a piece of flat paper,crumpled （把…捏成一团）itup,and（2）___ （throw） it down the way.He beat the class with ease.Some of the students got mad and said that he cheated,but the physics teacher（3）___ （clear） explained it could be any shape and that a paper ball was indeed a shape.BAlibaba isn't the only company（4）___ introduces high-tech hotels.Smart LYZ，a Shenzhen-based company which focused on developing AI technology and smart hotels,opened the first ever fully automated（自动化的） hotel in Chengdu,（5）___ people consider to be one of the best places to live.Travelers can book a room through Smart LYZ's WeChat website,check in through a facial recognition machine,unlock the door with a（6）___ （give） passcode or through its mobile app and finally,check out by pressing a button on the app.The AI Smart Room will undoubtedly be extremely attractive to guests.CThe objectives of education can be various.One is（7）___ （gain） all kinds of knowledge,that can give us insights into how people think and the right attitude when interacting with people of different cultures.The second is to prepare individuals for a well-rounded life in society.In other words,it helps individuals think（8）___ （depend），develop critical thinking skills and act based on judgment.Thirdly,education helps learners understand （9）___ the thing is right or wrong,learn（10）___ to interact with others,behave with integrity,etc.3.（填空题，6分）USA TODAY 10 Best's Readers Choice Awards are currently on hold.We asked our readers to vote for the top events across six categories：music,general food,specialty food,film,cultural and emerging industries（founded in the past five years）.These are some of the winners：Kutztown Folk FestivalThe nine-day Kutztown Folk Festival is the nation's oldest continuously operated folk life festival,drawing visitors from around the globe.A celebration of Pennsylvania Dutch culture and heritage,the event includes America's largest quilt sale,200 craftsmen and folk artists,local food and family friendly entertainment.Water Lantern FestivalThe Water Lantern Festival is all about connections.Magical nights in cities across the USinclude food,live music and the beauty of thousands of lanterns decorated with letters of love,hope and dreams floating on the water.Carnaval of QuebecThe Quebec Carnaval is a 10-day festival of winter,the world's largest,complete with night parades（庆祝游行），ice skating,snow sculptures and a towering ice palace.Other highlights include ice canoe racing,a sugar shack and iconic Caribou drinks.San Francisco Chinese New Year ParadeSan Francisco has celebrated its Chinese heritage during its annual Chinese New Year Festival ＆Parade since just after the Gold Rush.The parade ranks among the best in the world,with 100 units,fancy costumes,fireworks and a 268-foot Golden Dragon,which takes a team of 100 men and women to march through the streets.It has become one of the largest events of its kind in the world,drawing some three million spectators and television viewers.（1）What can you see during Kutztown Folk Festival？ ___A.Modern arts.B.Quilts for sale.C.Traditional weddings.D.Shows on stage.（2）Which festival is meant to promote interpersonal relationships？ ___A.Kutztown Folk Festival.B.Carnaval of Quebec.C.Water Lantern Festival.D.San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade.（3）Carnaval of Quebec and San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade both ___ .A.include special foodB.relate to paradesC.take place only at nightsD.have sculpture exhibitions4.（填空题，8分）For decades,Americans have been sorting their trash believing that most plastic could be recycled.But the truth is that the vast majority of all plastic produced can't be or won't be recycled.In 40 years,less than 10% of plastic has been recycled.A news programme Frontline,by NPR and the PBS，found that oil and gas companies- the makers of plastic-have known that all along,even as they spent millions of dollars telling the American public the opposite.The plastics industry officials said the industry is providing money for new technology that they believe will get recycling plastic up to scale.The goal,theysaid,is to recycle 100% of the plastic they make in 5 years.But the more plastic is recycled,the less money the industry will make by selling new plastic.And those profits have become increasingly panies have told shareholders（股东）that profits from using oil and gas for transport are expected to decline in coming years with the increasing use of electric cars.The industry leaders expect oil and gas demands from the chemical industry will be much greater than the demand from the transport side in the coming decade.Plastic production overall is now expected to rise three times by 2050，and once again,the industry is spending money on advertisements and public relations to promote plastic recycling.Plastic is now more common than it's ever been and harder to recycle.Gas prices remain at historic lows,making new plastic cheaper than recycled plastic.And the industry now produces many more different-and more complex-kinds of plastics that are more costly to sort and in many cases can't be recycled at all.Efforts to reduce plastic use are mounting nationwide,butany plan to slow the growth of plastic will face an industry with billions of dollars of future profits to lose.（1）What do we know about the goal of 100%plastic recycling？ ___A.It's modest.B.It's achievable.C.It's urgent.D.It's unreal.（2）How will the oil and gas companies make more profits in the following years？ ___A.By selling electric cars.B.By adding emphasis on recycling.C.By increasing plastic production.D.By meeting the needs of transport.（3）What does the underlined word "mounting" in paragraph 4 probably mean？ ___A.Increasing.B.Working.C.Failing.D.Decreasing.（4）What may be the best title for the text？ ___A.Should Plastic Be Recycled？B.Can Plastic Waste Be Handled？C.Recycle Plastic or Sell More？D.Plastic Products or Substitutes？5.（填空题，6分）New App Helps People Remember FacesLarge gatherings such as weddings and conferences can be socially overwhelming.Pressure to learn people's names only adds to the stress.A new facial-recognition app could come to the rescue,but privacy experts recommend proceeding with caution.The app,called SocialRecall,connects names with faces via smartphone cameras and facial recognition,potentially avoiding the need for formal introductions. "It breaks down these social barriers we all have when meeting somebody," says Barry Sandrew,who created the app and tested it at an event attended by about 1，000 people.After receiving an invitation to download SocialRecall from an event organizer,the user is asked to take two selfies and sign in via social media.At the event,the app is active within a previously defined geographical area.When a user points his or her phone camera at an attendee's face,the app identifies the individual,displays the person's name,and links to his or her social media profile.To protect privacy,it recognizes only those who have agreed to participate.And the app's creators say it automatically deletes users' data after an event.Ann Cavoukian,a privacy expert who runs the Privacy by Design Center of Excellence praises the app's creators for these protective measures.She cautions,however,that when people choose to share their personal information with the app,they should know that "there may be unintended consequences down the road with that information being used in another context that might come back to bite you."The start-up has also developed a version of the app for individuals who suffer from prosopagnosia,or "face blindness," a condition that prevents people from recognizing individuals they have met.To use this app,a person first acquires an image of someone's face,from either the smartphone's camera or a photograph,and then tags it with a name.When the camera spots that same face in real life,the previously entered information is displayed.The collected data are stored only on a user's phone,according to the team behind the app.（1）SocialRecall is used to ___ .A.take photosB.identify peopleanize eventsD.make friends（2）SocialRecall helps people with prosopagnosia by ___ .A.giving names to the photos kept in their smartphonesB.collecting information previously entered in the phoneC.providing the information of a person when they first meetD.showing the person's information when it spots a stored face（3）What can we learn about SocialRecall from the passage？ ___A.It may put people's privacy at risk.B.It has caused unintended consequences.C.It can prevent some communication disorders.D.It is praised by users for its protective measures.6.（填空题，8分） Following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia（NCP），also named COVID-19 by WHO，there is a general fear of the unknown virus as its full effects remain to be seen.Fever,coughing,sore throat,difficulty breathing -the NCP's symptoms are similar to the common cold or the flu,but it's potentially more dangerous.Viruses could be deadly,like HIV and Ebola.But what are viruses？How can they cause so much trouble？Viruses are non-living organisms（有机体）approximately one-millionth of an inchlong.Unlike human cells or bacteria,they can't reproduce on their own.Instead,they invade the cells of living organisms to reproduce,spread and take over.Viruses can infect every living thing – from plants and animals down to the smallest bacteria.For this reason,they always have the potential to be dangerous to humanlife.Sometimes a virus can cause a disease so serious that it is fatal.Other viral infections trigger no noticeable reaction.Viruses lie around our environment all of the time,waiting for a host cell to come along.They can enter our bodies by the nose,mouth,eyes or breaks in the skin.Once inside,they try to find a host cell to infect.For example,HIV，which causes AIDS，attacks the T-cells of the immune system.But the basic question is,where did viruses first come from？Until now,no clear explanation for their origin exists. "Tracing the origins of viruses is difficult"，Ed Rybicki,a virologist（病毒学家） at the University of Cape Town in South Africa,told Scientific American,"because viruses don't leave fossils and because of the tricks they use to make copies of themselves within the cells they've invaded".However,there are three main hypotheses（假说）to explain the origin ofviruses.First,viruses started as independent organisms,then became parasites（寄生者）.Second,viruses evolved from pieces of DNA or RNA that "escaped" from larger organisms.Third,viruses co-evolved with their host cells,which means they existed alongside these cells.For the time being,these are only theories.The technology and evidence we have today cannot be used to test these theories and identify the most plausible explanation.Continuing studies may provide us with clearer answers.Or future studies may reveal that the answer is even murkier （含糊不清的）than it now appears.（1）What can we learn about viruses from the text？ ___A.Viruses have nothing to do with the common cold.B.Viruses are really small living organisms.C.Viruses can't reproduce unless they find a host cell.D.Viruses enter our bodies mainly through the mouth,nose and hair.（2）Which of the following might explain the origin of viruses？ ___A.They evolved from the fossils of large organisms.B.They evolved from parasites into independent organisms.C.They evolved from the T-cells in animals.D.They evolved along with their host cells.（3）The underlined word "plausible" in the last paragraph probably means ___ .A.reasonablemonC.creativeD.unbelievable（4）What can we conclude from the text？ ___A.Viruses live longer in human host cells than in animals'.B.Viruses will become more like bacteria as they evolve.C.It may take a long time to understand the origin of viruses.D.The author is optimistic about future virus research.7.（填空题，10分）Are you a bookworm？Is your head permanently stuck in a book？（1）___ .There are many benefits to reading.Getting into a good novel improves our literacy.But who or what encourages us to pick up a book and start reading？Of course,when we are young,our parents and teachers inspire us by introducing us to characters that we love or hate.As a child,I loved books written by Roald Dahl,such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Twits.（2）___ .They are popular with children even today,despite competition from contemporary authors.One modern-day children's author is J.K.Rowling,who's known for her books about the wizard,Harry Potter. （3）___ .The UK's National Literacy Trust awarded her the title for "turning a generation of children into readers".（4）___ .It can also help people in difficult circumstances.The author Pat Winslow worked as a writer in prisons and found reading and discussing stories helped prisoners reflect on their patterns of behavior.She says, "very often we would have discussions about the moral compass of a character.What was the motivation of somebody？Why did they behave that way？"Today I like to read factual books such as biographies,where you get an insight into the lives of important and well-known people.I also enjoy looking at travel books and learning about journeys and new destinations（5）___ .But the main benefit of reading is the improvement it brings to our literacy.The more we do it,the better we get and who knows--one day you may become the next Tolstoy,Jackie Collins or even William Shakespeare.A.If so,that's a good thing for you.B.It's a good substitute if you can't visit in person.C.Good writing can really capture our imagination.D.Reading books is more than an enjoyable leisure time.E.These fictional stories were funny,twisted and slightly evil.F.Who are your favorite authors and which are your favorite books？G.She was named as a "literacy hero" for improving people's love of reading.8.（问答题，12分） A new study reveals more answers about why Earth's second largest ocean is expanding four centimetres.That's around the height of a golf tee.The width of a cracker.It's also the amount that the Atlantic Ocean is expanding every year.Now when you're talking about an ocean that is 4，830 kilometres（3，000 miles）wide at its largest point,4 centimetres （1.6 inches）is not much.But it is happening.Sonaturally,scientists want to know why.Thanks to a new study,researchers think that they have the answer why.You could even call it a 'hot take'.As in hot magma,or molten rock,deep under the ocean floor!The study suggests that the expansion is being caused by magma（岩浆）bubbling up from under an underwater 'mountain range' called the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.Let's start with what that ridge is.Basically,the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is the seam between some very large tectonic plates.The ridge is also known as a plate boundary.As we've discussed before here,tectonic plates are essentially the platforms that our continents rest on.They are large pieces of the crust that are always moving in slow motion.This movement is what causes earthquakes,for example.And the areas where the plates meet are where we tend to find things like mountains and volcanos,as well.In this case,as the magma bubbles up from the mantle（地幔） below the crust,it is pushing the edges of both plates out of the way.As a result,the ocean is slowly getting wider.This is a new finding.Before the study,scientists thought that the plates were being pulled apart—they were being dragged away from the ridge by forces occurring on either side of the ocean,not from in the middle.Scientists still believe that this 'pulling' motion is happening.It is just that now,they feel that the bubbling magma is an important force as well.There is push and pull.The scientists behind this study have been quick to point out that their research is only looking at a small cross-section of the ridge.It's like a slice across it.What is happening right along this slice,may not be happening the same way up and down the entire ridge.But it is still really useful information—and how they got it is pretty cool.Back in 2016，a research ship traveled to a very quiet spot directly over the ridge.Over five weeks,the crew dropped 39 seismometers on to the ocean floor.These devices allow them to'listen' to the activity of the tectonic plates and what was beneath it.It's like what a stethoscope does with your heartbeat,but for the planet.A year later,they retrieved the devices and looked at the data.Then it was back to the lab to try and piece together what they learned.In the end,they have added to our understanding of how and why the Earth's surface constantly moves.Even if it is only by about a little bit each year!（1）What is causing the expansion of Earth's second largest ocean？ ___（2）What does the underlined phrase "This movement" refer to？ ___（3）Please decide which part of the following statement is false,then underline it and explain why.Scientists find that it is the magma below the crust that is pushing the edges of both plates out of the way to cause the ocean to slowly get wider,but not the forces occurring on either side of the ocean pulling the plates apart. ___（4）What do you think of the process of how the finding was got？（about 40 words） ___9.（问答题，20分）假如你是红星中学的李华，你的英国朋友 Jim 在给你的邮件中询问北京海淀近几年的变化，请根据以下要点进行回复。
北京市部分区2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题汇编：完形填空
It certainly was. Paris had suffered a sudden heart failure. Without_____3_____medical care, Paris would die. At first, no one moved. The girls were_____4_____. Then the softball coach shouted out, “Does anyone know CPR?”
The real act of discovery is not in finding new lands, but in seeing with new eyes.
—Marcel Proust
As a young social worker in a New York City psychiatric (精神病的) clinic, I was asked to see Roz, a twenty-year-old woman who had been sent to us from another psychiatric facility. It was a(n)___16___case, because no information was received ahead of her first appointment. I was told to figure out by myself what her___17___were and what she needed.
北京北师大二附属中学高二英语下学期期末试卷含解析
北京北师大二附属中学高二英语下学期期末试卷含解析一、选择题1. The living room is clean and tidy, with a dining table already ______ for a meal to be cooked.A. laidB. layingC. to layD. being laid参考答案：A2. _____ not to miss the flight at 18:20, the manager set out for the airport in a hurry.A. RemindingB. RemindedC. To remindD. Having reminded参考答案：B3. Over years, scientists have made a great _____in the treatment of cancer.A. break-inB. breakthroughC. breakupD. breakdown参考答案：B略4. Picasso was famous for his work in Cubism, which often uses acute angles and ________ the world is represented as being constructed of cubes and rectangles.A. thatB. whichC. whereD. why参考答案：C【详解】考查非限定性定语从句。
句意：毕加索以立体派作品而闻名，立体派作品经常使用锐角，立方体和长方形来表示世界。
分析句子结构可知，定语从句的先行词为Cubism，从句不缺主宾表，缺少地点状语，应该用关系副词where，故C项正确。
【点睛】本题的难度在于一个句子中含有两个定语从句，可用代入法解题，即：把先行词Cubism带入到第二个定语从句，完整的定语从句是"in Cubism the world is represented as being constructed of cubes and rectangles"；in Cubism 在定语从句中作抽象的地点状语，所以用关系副词where。
海淀区2024届高三二模英语试题及答案
海淀区2023-2024学年第二学期期末练习高三英语 2024.5本试卷共 10 页，100 分。
考试时长 90 分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Movement is our first language; I believe we’re born to dance. I’ve always had a special liking for dance, and my job.I got great 1 working in the therapeutic ( 治疗的) world; it felt more like a calling. I enjoyed every moment; my purpose and mission 2 me. My highlights are when I’ve witnessed once dull and hopeless eyes light up when the person felt seen, heard, and accepted.Then, ill health struck. As my health declined progressively, I had to stop doing what I loved.3 , all I had was being able to facilitate the occasional workshop when opportunity and energy aligned (一致). Chronic fatigue syndrome (慢性疲劳综合症) is a merciless beast.In 2020, the unimaginable happened. In addition to soul-destroying feeling of being4 , I began experiencing frequent vocal challenges of varying degrees. I could no longer accept facilitation invitations because my5 was now unreliable. I grieved, feeling like I was being swallowed by a damp, dark fog.After an extended period of being in self-pity, I 6 my thinking. I have internal value. My value or identity is not 7 by what I can or cannot do. Regarding my health journey, in time, I 8 this: it is what it is. For this season, this is my path.So, I started dancing again. Life is full of surprises, pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral, yet what matters is how we 9 to those surprises. Despite ongoing voice loss and health challenges, I found new ways to make a difference.You and I may not be able to choose the 10 life plays for us; however, we do get to choose how we will dance to it. May we dance with strength, courage, and grace.1. A. fame B. surprise C. pleasure D. inspiration2. A. fuelled B. attracted C. instructed D. calmed3. A. Simply B. Particularly C. Eventually D. Apparently4. A. tired B. annoyed C. disappointed D. injured5. A. mind B. sight C. sense D. voice6. A. discovered B. adjusted C. abandoned D. controlled7. A. ignored B. selected C. defined D. assisted8. A. accepted B. recalled C. questioned D. expected9. A. refer B. appeal C. turn D. respond10. A. role B. music C. joke D. game第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
2020届北京市北京大学附属中学高三下学期零模英语试题
北大附中2020届高三第二学期英语阶段性检测零模英语试题本试卷共10 页，满分150 分，考试时长100 分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效，答题纸不写姓名班级无效，考试结束后，将答题纸交回。
第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45 分）第一节：语法填空（共10 小题；每小题1.5 分, 满分15 分）A阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1 个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
请将答案填写在答题卡指定位置。
I was very happy with the school hours in Britain. On the first day，all students attended an assembly. During it，we ___1___ (tell) by the headmaster that the best way to earn respect was to work hard and achieve high grades. In our class there were 28 students, ___2___ is about the average size for British schools. I found the homework was not heavy, ___3___ it was challenging for me.【答案】1. were told2. which3. but【解析】【分析】这是一篇记叙文。
文章主要讲述了作者在英国的学习生活。
【1题详解】考查时态和语态。
分析句子可知，此处是谓语动词，由下文的was判断为一般过去时，又主语we和tell之间是被动关系，故用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是复数，故填were told。
【2题详解】考查定语从句。
分析句子结构可知，此处是非限制性定语从句的关系词，先行词是前面的整个句子，它在从句中充当主语，故用关系代词which，故填which。
北京市海淀区2020年高三英语第二学期期末练习(二模)参考答案及评分标准
2019-2020高三年级第二学期期末练习参考答案第一部分：知识运用第一节1.whichrgely3.Without4.how5.to make6.appearance7.Though/Although/While8.has9.are visiting10.left第二节11.B12.D13.A14.C15.D16.B17.C18.D19.A20.C21.B22.A23.B24.D25.C26.A27.C28.B29.D30.A第二部分31.A32.C33.B34.D35.A36.A37.D38.B39.C40.D41.A42.D43.B44.C45.B46.B47.C48.E49.D50.G第三部分第一节：一、评分原则：1．本题总分15分，按4个档次给分。
2．评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言质量初步确定其档次，然后以档次的要求来衡量，确定或降低档次，最后给分。
3．评分时应考虑：内容是否完整，条理是否清楚，交际是否得体，语言是否准确。
4．拼写、标点符号或书写影响内容表达时，应视其影响程度予以考虑。
英、美拼写及词汇用法均可以接受。
5.词数少于50，从总分中减去1分。
二、各档次的给分范围和要求：分值评分标准说明第一档完全完成了试题规定的任务。
(13分－15分)·内容完整，条理清楚；·交际得体，表达时充分考虑到了交际的需求；体现出较强的语言运用能力。
完全达到了预期的写作目的。
第二档基本完成了试题规定的任务。
（9分－12分）·内容、条理和交际等方面基本符合要求；·所用语法和词汇满足了任务的要求；·语法和用词方面有一些错误，但不影响理解。
基本达到了预期的写作目的。
第三档未恰当完成试题规定的任务。
（4分－8分）·内容不完整；·所用词汇有限，语法或用词方面的错误影响了对所写内容的理解。
未能清楚地传达信息。
第四档未完成试题规定的任务。
（1分－3分）·写了少量相关信息；·语法或用词方面错误较多，严重影响了对所写内容的理解。
2020年北京海淀外国语实验学校高二英语下学期期末试题含解析
2020年北京海淀外国语实验学校高二英语下学期期末试题含解析一、选择题1. The American soldiers_______ Iraq kissed their families goodbye and left in a hurry.A. are sending toB. sending toC. are sent toD. to be sent to参考答案：D2. ---The novel gone with wind is said __________ into several language.A. to translateB. being translatedC. having been translatedD. to have been translated参考答案：D略3. I often think of my childhood, during ________I lived on my uncle’s farm.A. whichB. whenC. whereD. who参考答案：A4. There are some health problems that, when _____ in time, can become bigger ones later on.A. not having been treatedB. not being treatedC. not to be treatedD. not treated参考答案：D5. We agreed to accept they thought was the best tourist guide.A. whoeverB. whomeverC. whateverD. whichever参考答案：A6. It is you, I think, rather than your wife, _________ to blame for your son’s bad behavior at school．A．that is B．who is C．that should D．who are参考答案：D7. I prefer a flat in Inverness to _______in Perth, because I want to live near my Mom' s.A. oneB. thatC. itD. this参考答案：A8. ________ a little money, Jane was able to buy her mother a lovely new watch.A. To saveB. SavingC. Having SavedD. Saved参考答案：C9. I have to draw some money from the bank before our money ______.A. runs out ofB. is run outC. runs outD. runs up参考答案：C10. It is reported that large amounts of locusts(蝗虫) _____ in their activity in the north now.A. isB. areC. wasD. were参考答案：B略11. After living there for one year, they have _______there.A. accustomed to workingB. accustomed to workC. been accustomed to workingD. been accustomed to work参考答案：C略12. You probably started this new ______ year like most students with a determination to study harder.A. abnormalB. stableC. uniqueD. academic参考答案：D13. The old couple often take a walk after supper in the park with their pet dog _______them.A. to followB. followingC. followedD. follow参考答案：B14. From his_____face, we could tell how_____the movie was.A. terrifying, thrillingB. terrifying, thrilledC. terrified, thrillingD. terrified, thrilled参考答案：C【详解】考查形容词。
北京师范大学附属中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
北京师范大学附属中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．The moment _________ I learned the results of the competition was one of the happiest times in my life.A．which B．whenC．where D．why2．—It's so convenient to use cell phones to pay the subway fare.—Yes. _________ thought of the idea is really brilliant.A．Wherever B．WheneverC．Whatever D．Whoever3．The ability to make and use tools is one of the most basic characteristics of __________ it means to be human.A．whether B．howC．what D．when4．Sometimes tests are needed _________ doctors discover exactly what's wrong with your body.A．since B．beforeC．although D．if5．We really appreciate our learning environment, _________ we can have direct communication.A．whom B．whichC．where D．when6．_________ your strengths and weaknesses will help you achieve your dreams. A．Known B．KnowC．Knowing D．Being known7．A new engineer was appointed to deal with the products _________ by customers. A．returning B．returnedC．to return D．return8．Dogs have a far wider hearing range than humans, _________ them able to detect sounds farabove a human's hearing limit.A．making B．madeC．having made D．to be made9．The new theme park, _________ last year, has received 27 million visitors so far. A．open B．openedC．being opened D．to open10．_________an opposing idea effectively, you can use the following words and phrases. A．To express B．ExpressingC．Expressed D．Being expressed11．------Mom, is Dad coming to pick us up?------Yes, I am sure he _________ on the platform when we pull into the station.A．stands B．stoodC．has stood D．will be standing12．By now 516 Confucius Institutes ______in 142 countries and regions, according to the Confucius Institute Headquarters.A．founded B．would foundC．have been founded D．had been founded13．—How was your vacation in Seattle?—Pretty good. In the evenings I _________ to pubs to enjoy beer.A．have gone B．goC．had gone D．went14．Just an hour ago he told me on the phone that he __________ home right after his work. A．has come B．comesC．came D．would come15．The girl's eyes brightened when she saw the birthday present she_________. A．would promise B．had promisedC．would be promised D．had been promised二、完形填空“You will never walk again. You will have to use a wheelchair. " I heard his 16 fall heavily on my ears, numbing（使麻木）my soul. If I had never felt hopeless before, I felt hopeless then.The car accident had left me unconscious. When 17 , I found both legs in casts. （石膏）. While I had other serious injuries, my 18 were my first concern. Working as a special needs teacher and busy and active by nature, I couldn't imagine being 19 in a wheelchair.Lying in my bed, I wondered how I 20 give my ten-year-old son hope that Mom would 21 . He'd been cheerful on every visit, but I saw 22 in his eyes. He needed the ray of hope that I would not be in a wheelchair forever.Just maybe, I thought, I could use this experience to teach him what to do when misfortune 23 .It didn't take me long to become 24 with my limited movements and even with the pace the doctors were willing to go with me. I was determined to learn everything they showed me.Every night in my private room, as soon as I knew I wouldn't be 25 or discovered, I would move myself from the bed to the floor, 26 on to the bed rail（床栏杆）for dear life, and slowly putting my weight 27 my feet. After several weeks of such difficult28 , my strength and confidence continued to 29 .It came the time to share my achievements with the person most 30 to me. One night, when I heard my son greet the nurses at the station, I 31 myself up. As he opened the door, I took a few small steps, 32 , he could only watch as I turned and started back to bed. All of the pain, the fear, and the struggle 33 as I heard the words I had longed to hear, "Mommy, you can walk!"I am now able to walk alone, sometimes using a stick. I am able to take public transportation to shop and visit friends. My life has been blessed with many 34 of which I am proud. But none has ever brought me the satisfaction and joy 35 by those four little words of my son.16．A．words B．report C．explanations D．decision 17．A．hit B．awakened C．asked D．discovered 18．A．legs B．parents C．activities D．surroundings 19．A．placed B．caught C．carried D．stuck 20．A．might B．should C．could D．must 21．A．change B．recover C．adjust D．succeed 22．A．curiosity B．surprise C．fear D．puzzle 23．A．strikes B．passes C．continues D．remains24．A．familiar B．strict C．discouraged D．impatient 25．A．punished B．interrupted C．accepted D．protected 26．A．falling B．setting C．holding D．stepping 27．A．through B．in C．at D．on 28．A．efforts B．lessons C．acts D．cures 29．A．appear B．survive C．build D．add 30．A．useful B．important C．popular D．pleasant 31．A．opened B．dressed C．woke D．dragged 32．A．Disappointed B．Embarrassed C．Afraid D．Astonished 33．A．faded B．spread C．backed D．sank 34．A．expectations B．challenges C．achievements D．supports 35．A．proved B．offered C．taught D．suggested三、阅读选择I recently had dinner with someone who told me that one of his best friends had been killed in a private plane crash, and something happened at the memorial service that he'll never forget. He shared the story with me.At the memorial service, his friend's wife walked to the platform to speak to the gathering. She said a friend had asked her the best memory she had of their life together. At the moment, she had been too sad to answer, but she had thought about it since and wanted to answer the question.They were in their late forties when he died, and she began talking about a time in their life almost twenty years earlier. She had quit her job to obtain her master's degree, and her husband never hesitated in his support.He held down his own job and also did the cooking, cleaning, and other housework while she studied for her degree.One time they both stayed up all night. She was finishing her paper, and he was preparing for an important business meeting. That morning, she walked out of her study, leaned against the door by the stairs, looked at her husband downstairs and just thought about how much she loved him. She knew how important this meeting was to his future, and she was feeling guilty that she didn't even have time to make his breakfast. He took his briefcase and hurried out. She heard the garage door open and close, but much to her surprise, she heard it open again aboutthirty seconds later. From above, she watched her husband dash into the house and walk over to the forgotten coffee table. Marking the surface of it with his finger through the dust with the words "I love you", then he raced back to his car.The new widow then looked out at her audience and said, "John and I had a wonderful life together. We have been around the world several times. We've had everything money can buy. . . but nothing comes close to that moment."Hearing this, I was deeply moved. "Love makes life worthwhile. "36．The service was held to _________.A．listen to the woman's story B．express sorrow at the man's death C．meet some old friends D．share the woman's sadness37．Why did the woman quit her job?A．She had to support her husband.B．She had too much housework to do.C．She wanted to travel around the world.D．She needed to concentrate on her studies.38．"He held down his own job…" in Paragraph 4 means that _________.A．he managed to keep his job B．he needed help in his workC．he cancelled his job D．he delayed his work39．The woman mentioned an incident 20 years ago to show _________.A．how busy their life was B．how her husband loved herC．how they improved their life D．how hard her husband workedWELCOMEWelcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences (住所）of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.Audio toursFree audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit.There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors.Guided toursVisitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.Visitors with childrenFor those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note that, for safety reasons pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.St George's ChapelVisitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from March to October are advised to visit George's Chapel first before it closes.ShoppingShops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and children's toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.RefreshmentsBottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permitted in the State Apartments or St George's Chapel.Photography and mobile phonesNon-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George's Chapel in consideration of other visitors.SecurityAs Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport-style security checks. For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route.40．A visitor can apply for a free audio tour _________.A．in the Courtyard B．in the State ApartmentsC．at the Admission Center D．at St George's Chapel41．Who can get re-entry permits?A．Visitors wishing to cat outside the Castle.B．Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.C．Visitors buying water from the Courtyard.D．Visitors eating outside St George's Chapel.42．In the last part, a "working royal palace" refers to one _________.A．still being constructedB．still used by the royal familyC．where the Queen usually worksD．where works of art are on showFear can be fun. Many young people queue up to ride very fast and scary roller coasters（过山车），screaming but enjoying themselves, Other people like to read "goose bumps（鸡皮疙瘩）” books or watch horror movies at night, scared to death but feeling excited. Why do people like being scared?Fear is an ancient way of surviving. Being scared makes animals, including humans escape from danger and save themselves. It is because of fear that we have lived through millions of years of evolution. Those who lacked a strong fear response were more likely to be killed, leaving the more fearful and careful to pass their genes onto the next generation.How do scientists explain why shaking over such scary things is fun? "Some kids will go to a scary movie and love it and laugh over it, others will feel anxious and hide their faces and some won't even set foot in the cinema," said Ned Kalin, a US scientist. "Which kind of person you are depends partly on experiences you've had and partly on your genes."What happens in the brain when something frightens you? Nerves that begin at the eyes and ears lead to a part of the brain called the amygdala, When you suddenly see a snake, for example, the amygdala makes you freeze, sweat, have a quickened heartbeat, or run very fast. However, seeing the snake also uses another part of the brain, the cortex. It analyzes the situation, and if it finds that the snake is only made of rubber it tells your heart and the rest of your body to calm down. Think of the amygdala as the engine and the cortex as the brake.Back to the first question: Why do some people like to make themselves scared? "One reason is that we can play games with fear, find ways to reduce the scariness by looking away or thinking of something else," Kalin said. "To believe we have control over a situation gives us a feeling of power. " "Scary movies or novels are good practice to prepare young people for the real thing, Thrills such as roller coaster rides also go to the brain's pleasure centre. "And there might be some evolutionary advantage to being able to adjust this system that is there to protect people.43．How many questions are answered in the passage?A．2 B．3C．4 D．544．Some people like to be scared because _________.A．they are afraid that the fear genes will be passed onto their childrenB．it's a good practice to get prepared for the real frightening situationC．it can help them show their own personalitiesD．they will feel powerful after getting rid of fear45．Which of the following is true about the people who are not easily scared?A．Their cortex is better at analyzing the situations.B．They are more likely to suffer from potential danger.C．They are born unaffected by anything horrible.D．They lack a strong response towards threat.46．What is the best title of the passage?A．Ready to scream? B．How to be scared?C．Willing to shake? D．Why to be scared?The Diet Zone: A Dangerous PlaceDiet Coke, diet Pepsi, diet pills, no-fat diet, vegetable diet. . . We are surrounded by the word "diet" everywhere we look and listen. We have so easily been attracted by the promise and potential of diet products that we have stopped thinking about what diet products are doing to us. We are paying for products that harm us psychologically and physically.Diet products significantly weaken us psychologically. On one level, we are not allowing our brain to admit that our weight problems lie not in actually losing the weight, but in controlling the consumption of fatty, high-calorie, unhealthy foods. Diet products allow us to jump over the thinking stage and go straight for the scale（秤）instead. All we have to do is to swallow or recognize the word "diet" in food labels.On another level, diet products have greater psychological effects. Every time we have a zero-calorie drink, we are telling ourselves without our awareness that we don't have to work to get results. Diet products make people believe that gain comes without pain, and that life can be without resistance and struggle.The danger of diet products lies not only in the psychological effects they have on us, but also in the physical harm that they cause. Diet foods can indirectly harm our bodies becauseconsuming them instead of healthy foods means we are preventing our bodies from having basic nutrients(营养成分). Diet foods and diet pills contain zero calorie only because the diet industry has created chemicals to produce these wonder products. Diet products may not be nutritional, and the chemical that go into diet products are potentially dangerous.Now that we are aware of the effects that diet products have on us, it is time to seriously think about buying them. Losing weight lies in the power of minds, not in the power of chemicals. Once we realize this, we will be much better able to resist diet products, and therefore prevent the psychological harm that comes from using them.47．From Paragraph 1, we learn that _________.A．diet products fail to bring out people's potentialB．people have difficulty in choosing diet productsC．diet products are misleading peopleD．people are fed up with diet products48．One psychological effect of diet products is that people tend to _________.A．try out a variety of diet foodsB．hesitate before they enjoy diet foodsC．pay attention to their own eating habitsD．watch their weight rather than their diet49．In Paragraph 3, "gain comes without pain" probably means _________.A．losing weight is effortlessB．it costs a lot to lose weightC．diet products bring no painD．diet products are free from calories50．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?C: central point P: point Sp: sub-point（次要点）C: conclusion A．B．C．D．四、七选五Most of us don't like to think too much about rubbish.51．. However, household waste is a major contributor to our planet's waste problem. Like it or not, it needs to be managed if we are to have a brighter green future.When it comes to being responsible for our own rubbish, the best way to approach it is by following the three golden rules of waste management, or the'3 Rs'-Reduce, Reuse and Recycle."The order is important.52．，" says Eugene Tay, Director of Green Future Solutions in Singapore. "Recycling still affects the environment and should be done last after reduce and reuse."But, when our efforts to reduce and reuse still result in an overflowing rubbish bin, the advantages of recycling cannot be ignored. "53．," says Amy Ho, Managing Director of World Wide Fund For Nature in Singapore. "The damage to our environment could then be slowed down as a result. "In fact, by recycling just one plastic bottle, you are saving not just the material to make a new one, but you also stop it from getting thrown into a landfill（垃圾掩埋场）for up to 700 years-and that's before it even starts to rot. 54．.Recycling is so important that we really have no excuse not to do the simplest of household tasks that will make a difference."55．，" says Ho. "Starting with recycling grey water for gardening purposes, to recycling materials such as glass, paper and iron-it all reduces the use of raw materials."A．We put it in the bin and don't think too far beyond thatB．The collective action of individuals can make a significant effectC．It's important for every household to make good use of grey waterD．Waste reduction and reuse is usually the best way to decrease wasteE.The three rules of waste management should be followed by every householdF.Recycling reduces the use of raw materials and so protects our natural resourcesG.Recycling just 10% plastic bottles would keep 90 million kilograms of plastic out of landfills五、选用适当得单词或短语补全句子选词填空56．Music shops should arrange their recordings in simple alphabetical order, rather than by _____________.57．Drivers will ____________ the law if they drive after drinking wine.58．I didn't do it __________ —it was an accident!59．She was in a __________ whether to stay at school or get a job.60．I've managed to __________ a five percent pay increase with my boss.61．Children need __________ amounts of nutritious foods to grow up strong and healthy. 62．She couldn't speak much English so her children had to __________ for her.63．If you don't use the correct grammar the meaning can be a bit __________ and lead to confusion.64．Many disabled people suffer from __________ at work.65．It is __________ for all motorcyclists to wear helmets（头盔）.六、单词拼写根据首字母和英文释义填空66．There is a limit to what one person can t__________ (to accept something or someone that is annoying or unpleasant).67．They are s__________ (to try to find something) for a solution to this problem. 68．The milkman was responsible for d__________(to take something to a place) milk to the households in this neighborhood every day in the morning.69．She used to be a p__________(host of a TV or radio program) of a gardening program. 70．This book is highly r__________ (to say something is good or useful) by teachers. 71．He p__________ (to touch somebody or something gently several times with your hand) her gently on the shoulder and then walked away.72．He r__________ (to give something to somebody because of their efforts service or help)us with a lot of money for helping him when he was in difficulty.73．Recently, they have just u__________ (to make something modern, usually by adding new parts or it or giving new information) their software.74．I accidently s__________(to cause liquid to flow out of its bottle) my drink all over him. 75．I woke up just before d_______________ (the beginning time of a day when light first appears in the sky).七、根据所给汉语意思完成句子词组填空，每条横线代表一个词76．The airline company has paid the passengers to ___________ ___________ __________（弥补）the serious delay.77．It was time we ___________ _________ ________（开始做某事）some serious work. 78．Sue tried to smile，but her voice _________ ___________（出卖，使……暴露）her sadness.79．You need to ________ _________ ___________（设定可实现的目标），or you may always _____________（推迟）your work.80．_________ ___________（无论）age, everyone is welcome to join the club, which________ __________ （由……组成）people from different countries.81．The broken window has _________ _________ _______（替换）a new one. 82．Last year，he finally achieved ________ ________ ______（突破了极限）and ________ ___________ _____________（做出了突破）.八、提纲类作文83．假设你是红星中学高一学生李华，你的英国朋友George要来北京，期间他想参加中国传统文化方面的课程，来信希望你能推荐一个课程。
北京市北京师范大学附属中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期末英语试题
北京市北京师范大学附属中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期末英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．Newly-built wooden cottages line the street, ________ the old town into a dreamland. A．turn B．turningC．to turn D．turned2．(2016·北京)______ over a week ago, the books are expected to arrive any time now. A．Ordering B．To orderC．Having ordered D．Ordered3．（2016 • 北京）________ it easier to get in touch with us, you’d better keep this card at hand.A．Made B．MakeC．Making D．To make4．The park was full of people, ________ themselves in the sunshine.A．having enjoyed B．enjoyedC．enjoying D．to enjoy5．There are still many problems ______ before we are ready for a long stay on the Moon. A．solving B．solvedC．being solved D．to be solved6．V olunteering gives you a chance _______ lives, including your own.A．change B．changingC．changed D．to change7．the course very difficult, she decided to move to a lower level.A．Find B．FindingC．To find D．Found8．—Hi, let’s go swimming.—Sorry, I’m busy right now. I ___________ in an application form for grad school.A．fill B．have filled C．am filling D．will fill9．I found the professor's lecture quite difficult to follow because it ___________ when I arrived.A．started B．was starting C．would start D．had started 10．We won’t start the work until all the preparations __________.A．are being made B．will be madeC．have been made D．had been made11．We would have called a taxi yesterday if Jim ___________ us a lift.A．didn’t give B．wouldn’t give C．hasn’t given D．hadn’t given 12．Although you ______ find bargains in London, it’s not generally a cheap place to shop. A．should B．need C．must D．can 13．Until now, we have raised 100,000 pounds for the poor children, ___________ is quite unexpected.A．that B．which C．who D．it 14．(2015·陕西) ____________ the delayed flight will take off depends much on the weather. A．Why B．WhenC．That D．What15．Pick yourself up. Courage is doing you’re afraid to do.A．that B．what C．how D．whether 16．Gran had only recently planted the seed of Julliard in my head, but it hadn't __________. A．stopped by B．cheered on C．lifted me up D．taken root 17．The idea of me going to New York was seeming more and more real, and though this generally filled me with a nervous, if conflicted, excitement, the image of me and Teddy__________ on New Year's Eve left me feeling unbearably lonely.A．hanging out together B．releasing all of the tension and uncertainty C．dropping out D．graduating from high school18．The band was ____________ big, but they had a following in the Northwest and in various college towns between here and Chicago.A．in exchange for B．by no meansC．in terms of heartbreak D．on behalf of19．" ____________ " Adam said. "Is that a nurse thing?"A．I feel a burst of fury, B．You've got all the details figured out, C．How come they never came to visit? D．I turned to Mom and Dad,20．I decided that I want to be next to my body when ____________.A．Adam makes it to the ICU B．he dries his tearsC．he freezes in his tracks D．he throws up21．"Adam, you better just ___________," Liz yells. "Now or never. Full-court press. " A．blow it off B．clap her handsC．go for it D．let out22．Until I figure that out, I have to___________, or to the doctors, or whoever decides these matters when the decider is too confused to choose between the elevator and the stairs. A．relieve him of his burden B．leave things up to the fatesC．make the fire alarm go off D．skip practice23．_______________, standing just on the other side of the automatic doors.A．I make my way across the ICU B．I stormed outC．Teddy zoomed down the stairs D．She did my makeup24．_____________, knocking the wind out of me.A．She wandered around the main lobby B．She charged me like a bullC．I was into classical music D．I was raised by the music community 25．"I've got good news for you, Mia. There's going to be all kinds of terrible in there, so you won't really ____________," Mom said.A．stick to B．dress upC．zip up D．stand out二、完形填空I lost my sight when I was four years old by falling off a box car in a freight（货物）yard in Atlantic City and landing on my head. Now I am thirty-two. I can still 26 the brightness of sunshine. It would be 27 to see again, but a 28 can do strange things to people. I don’t mean that I would prefer to go without my eyes. I simply mean that the 29 of them made me 30 more what I had.Life, I believe, asks a continuous series of adjustmentsto reality. The more quickly a person is able to make these adjustments, the more 31 his own private world becomes. The adjustment is never 32 I was totally confused and afraid. But I was lucky. My parents and my teachers saw something in me—the 33 to live—which I didn’t see, and they made me want to 34 against blindness.The hardest 35 I had to learn was to believe in myself. I am not talking about simply the kind of 36 that helps me down an unfamiliar staircase alone. That is part of it. But I mean something bigger than that: the confidence that I am, despite being imperfect, a real, 37person; that there is a special place where I can make myself fit.It took me years to discover and 38 this confidence. It had to start with the simplest things. Once a man gave me an indoor baseball. I thought he was making fun of me and I was hurt. “I can’t use this.” I said. “Take it with you,” he39 me, “and roll it around.” The words 40 in my head. “Roll it around!” By rolling the ball I could hear where it went. This gave me an idea how to achieve a goal I had thought 41 : playing baseball. At Philadelphia’s Overbroo k School for the Blind I 42 a successful variation of baseball and I called it ground ball.All my life I have set ahead of me a series of goals and then tried to reach them, one at a time. I had to be clear about my 43 It was no good trying for something that I knew at the start was wildly out of reach 44 that only invited the bitterness of failure. I would 45 sometimes anyway but on the average I made progress.26．A．remember B．affect C．measure D．bring 27．A．possible B．wonderful C．hopeful D．reasonable 28．A．question B．mistake C．disaster D．situation 29．A．importance B．value C．loss D．attention 30．A．record B．expect C．offer D．appreciate 31．A．natural B．modern C．meaningful D．challenging 32．A．necessary B．easy C．difficult D．practical 33．A．right B．plan C．place D．potential 34．A．guard B．hit C．argue D．fight 35．A．game B．skill C．lesson D．knowledge 36．A．self-control B．self-confidence C．self-defenseD．self-improvement37．A．modest B．energetic C．generous D．positive 38．A．strengthen B．express C．share D．destroy 39．A．urged B．blamed C．respected D．admired 40．A．held B．stuck C．bothered D．knocked 41．A．important B．specific C．common D．impossible 42．A．invented B．confirmed C．checked D．noticed 43．A．interest B．limitation C．experience D．responsibility 44．A．once B．unless C．because D．though45．A．fail B．try C．act D．continue三、阅读选择It was the summer of 1936. The Olympic Games were being held in Berlin. I had trained, sweated and disciplined myself for 6 years on the running broad jump. A year before, as a college student at the Ohio State, I'd set the world's record of 26 feet 8 1/4 inches. Nearly everyone expected me to win.I was in for a surprise. When the time came for the broad-jump trials (选拔赛), I was shocked to see a tall boy hitting the pit (坑) at almost 26 feet on his practice leaps. He turned out to be a German named Luz Long. He had easily qualified for the finals on his first attempt.A nervous athlete is an athlete who will make mistakes. I fouled (犯规) twice on my qualifying jumps. Walking a few yards from the pit, I kicked at the dirt disgustedly. Suddenly I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned to look into the friendly blue eyes of Luz Long. "Hi, I'm Luz Long. I don't think we've met." "Glad to meet you," I said. Then, trying to hide my nervousness, I added, "How are you?" "I'm fine. Something must be eating you. You should be able to qualify with your eyes closed." He said.He seemed to understand my nervousness, and took pains to reassure me. Finally, seeing that I had calmed down somewhat, he said, "What does it matter if you're not the first in the trials? Tomorrow is what counts." All the tension left my body as the truth of what he said hit me. Confidently I qualified with almost a foot to spare.Luz broke his own record and pushed me on to a peak performance. The instant I landed from my final jump — the one which set the Olympic record of 26 feet 5 1/16 inches — he was at my side, congratulating me.46．The author said "I was in for a surprise" because he _____.A．beat Luz Long B．met a great competitorC．qualified for the final D．joined in the Olympic Games 47．What can we learn about the author from the passage?A．He remained confident in the Olympic Games.B．He had qualified for the finals on his first attempt.C．He broke the world record of the running broad jump.D．He had prepared for Berlin Olympics in Ohio State.48．What is the passage mainly about?A．A memorable experience in the Olympics.B．A reliable man in the Olympic Games.C．A surprising result in the Olympic Games.D．A good suggestion on how to win in the OlympicsMy daughter and I collected the empty cans and bottles in our home this morning. We had 6 full garbage bags later so I knew we would be spending a bit more of time at the recycling center. When we got there, a man and his kids were also doing the morning recycling and were using two of the four machines to recycle their plastic and cans. Luckily, we were able to use the 2 remaining machines.Of course, there were others that came, but when they saw the two families with garbage bags full of recycled things, they quickly left. However, one woman came in with just 5 cans and looked as if she was in a hurry. So I stopped what I was doing and let her in to recycle her cans. Of course, she was grateful, and it felt good to let her go ahead of me. But that was not the whole story.My daughter and I continued to work through the bags, but the plastic recycling machine stopped working because it was full, My daughter was left with nothing to do. The other family was still using the other two plastic recycling machines, but it seemed that they were almost done. I just told my daughter we would have to wait until they were done. But the man of the other family came through with another act of kindness. He offered to let us go ahead of him. I was really surprised, because we had more than 5 bottles, but he didn't seem to mind. I happily accepted it.It was great to give and then to get an act of kindness in turn. It was small, I didn't expect it, but it surely brightened up my day.49．From Paragraph 1 we can learn that _____________.A．the author did collecting every morningB．the author usually had 6 bags of cans to recycleC．most people did recycling in the morningD．there were four recycling machines in all50．The author let the woman recycle her cans first because ___________.A．there were many other families thereB．the woman seemed to be in a hurryC．the author wanted to hear a storyD．the woman was very grateful51．Why couldn't the author finish her recycling in time?A．Because her daughter's machine stopped working.B．Because the other family was still using the machines.C．Because she let the other family use her machine first.D．Because she helped recycle the other family's bags first.52．What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refer to?A．The kindness. B．The offer.C．The machine. D．The 5 bottles.The Commonwealth games have meant that the eyes of the world have been focused on our fair city-Melbourne. And it would look pretty good, wouldn't it? And what better way to regain our title as world's most livable city? I'm told that we recently lost the right to say this to foreign friends proudly when the international list was re-examined and we slipped to the fourth place.It's hard to see how Melbourne could have lost its crown (桂冠) when you look at what it has to offer. 24 hours Coles, free transport for drunks on New Year's Eve, a new freeway, it's all here.The first focus for the international press will obviously be the endless stadiums dotted around the city. But as well as being full every other weekend, these great places often play host to slightly older kids. At Rod Laver, even the olds get a look-in as the Christian evangelical (教会的) road show rolls into town once a year for a night of stadium worship (崇拜).Another pleasure Melbourne enjoys is that it's very easy to get around. There's a bit of a squeeze during rush hour for sure, but nothing like Bangkok, where the journey home can take longer than growing a beard and parking is barely distinguishable from the drive itself. Driving here is a piece of cake. It must be because the wise people who hand out the taxis seem to actively encourage a career behind the wheel within 24 hours of landing in the country as an educational tool for getting to know the city. No slowing down for learning bends, just go, go, go!As for the social life, with over 40 million bars in Melbourne's CBD alone, we have plenty of places for spectators to celebrate national victory, making this town as good as any and ithappens 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Unfortunately, the athletes themselves don't get to smell the roses to the same degree. But the rest of the world will know that this is the place to be. The most livable city in the world. By far the easiest place on earth to cheat death, which is essentially what we're talking about. 53．In Paragraph 1 and 2 the author is wondering ________________.A．how Melbourne has fallen behindB．when the international list was re-examinedC．what they should do to regain the world's focusD．whether Melbourne can offer greater convenience54．What does the author mainly want to show in the passage?A．The casual life styles of Melbourne.B．The competitive advantages of Melbourne.C．The various social activities in Melbourne.D．The convenient transportation in Melbourne.55．From the underlined sentence, we can infer the athletes __________.A．have minimum social activitiesB．take no interest in the beauty of the cityC．are forbidden to live in the busy city centerD．are unwilling to celebrate the victory publicly56．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point(次要点) C: ConclusionA．B．C．D．Basically, without the possibility of failure, there is little possibility of success. Education is in danger of becoming a branch of the entertainment industry. Although educationshould indeed be entertaining where possible, it cannot always be fun. Often, it needs the "hard yards".Some educationalists feel that if something causes worry it should be avoided at all costs, I would disagree. Facing up to challenges helps develop children. Avoiding challenges can severely limit their potential. Tougher children are able to try and fail. The less tough may simply fail to try anything new.I’m not advocating putting children under pressure. The real debate is perhaps what pressures are unavoidable. It's not about "throwing children into the deep end", but rather encouraging them to put their foot in the water and giving them the skills to float.This latter approach is basically the work I and my team do at the University of Hull. We measure mental toughness and then provide interventions to improve this. These interventions include psychological skills such as goal setting, relaxation and thought control. So, for example, many children will say: "What happens if it goes wrong?" We work hard to change this so that the sentence reads: "What happens if it goes right?" One word difference, but a world away when thinking about challenges.We try to help children deal more effectively with life using a three-step approach. Firstly, it is important to set realistic and achievable goals. Then it is a matter of finding out what factors (因素) are helping children to achieve these goals and what factors are working against this. The final step is to discover which of these factors can be controlled, or at least influenced, and what factors the child is in reality stuck with. Redirecting children's energies to movable obstacles (障碍) can produce huge life changes.However, I think that for most of us we have become stress averse (反对的) and overreact to it. It has always been there, and it has always been the case that some people enjoy it, some need help to deal with it and some people's lives are ruined by it.Showing our children that stress can be faced with and beaten offers them a way forward. The more a fear is avoided, the bigger it gets.57．From the passage, we know the writer believes ____________.A．education needs challengesB．education should always be funC．children should avoid facing challengesD．the more challenges, the better for the children58．The writer disagreed with some educationalists because ________________.A．some children are less toughB．some pressures are avoidableC．some challenges do good to childrenD．some children are unaware of their potential59．What do the writer and his team do at the University of Hull?A．Record what the children do in stressful situations.B．Make the children tougher mentally and physically.C．Put the children under pressure by giving them challenges.D．Give the children challenges and suggest suitable approaches.60．What is the correct attitude towards stress according to the writer?A．We should try our best to avoid stress.B．We should love stress because stress is unavoidable.C．We should put ourselves to the test in stressful situations.D．We should experience stress and learn skills to deal with it.四、七选五ApathyApathy is a state of lacking interest, enthusiasm or concern. 61．They may also exhibit unfeelingness. Christians have condemned apathy as a lack of love and devotion to God and His works.62．Also meaning "absence of passion" in Greek, the term "apatheia" was used by the Stoics (禁欲主义者) to show a desirable state of indifference towards events and things which lie outside one's control.The modern concept of apathy became well known after World War I, when it was called “shell shock. " Soldiers, living in the trenches among the bombing and gun fires, saw the battlefields filled with dead and wounded companions.63．In 1950, US novelist Passos wrote "Apathy is one of the characteristic responses of any living being when it is subjected to something too tense or too complicated to deal with. " US philosopher Robert M. Hutchins summarizes the concerns about political indifference. He claims that the death of democracy is not likely to be a sudden murder from ambush (埋伏)．64．There may be other things contributing to a person's political apathy. Activist Dave Meslin argues that apathy is often the result of social systems actively blocking engagement andinvolvement. He describes various barriers that prevent people from knowing how or why they might get involved in something,65．These include: political media that make it difficult for potentially interested individuals to find relevant information, and media descriptions of heroes as "chosen" by outside forces rather than self-motivated. He suggests that we redefine social apathy not as a population that is stupid or lazy, but as a result of poorly designed systems that fail to invite others to participate.A．It will be a slow process of fading away from apathy and indifference.B．Apathetic people may lack a sense of purpose or meaning in their life.C．The word "dispassion" is used for "apatheia", so as not to confuse it with apathy.D．He focuses on design choices that unintentionally or intentionally exclude people.E.So they gradually developed a sense of disconnected numbness to normal social interaction.F.Although the word "apathy" originates from "apatheia", it is important not to confuse the two terms.G.Author John McManamy argues apathy is a psychological problem for some depressed people, in which they get a sense that "nothing matters".五、单词拼写请根据提示，用单词的正确形式填空。
北京中关村中学分校2020年高二英语下学期期末试题含解析
北京中关村中学分校2020年高二英语下学期期末试题含解析一、选择题1. Mr. Black ________ out for shopping when he heard the telephone ring，so he had to stay for a while to answer it.A．had no sooner gone B．had hardly gone C．was about to go D．was willing to go参考答案：C2. --I would like to take a three-day trip this May.--______. We are too busy to afford it.A. Pardon meB. Don’t mentionC. Don’t worryD. Out of the question参考答案：DA. Pardon me对不起，请原谅；B. Don’t mention不必客气；C. Don’t worry不要担心；D. Out of the question不可能。
句意：--我今年5月份想要进行一次三天的旅行。
--不可能，我们太忙了不能去。
根据句意故选D。
3. Mary failed the driving test again．If she ________ harder, she ________ the test easily．A. practiced; would passB. had practiced; would passC. had practiced; would have passedD. should practice; should have passed参考答案：C4. The Chinese government is working with other countries to provide people witheasy_________to hospitals and clinics for low-income families．A.wayB.accessC.directionD.means参考答案：B略5. According to the ______ passed by the court, half of his possessions shall belong to his wife.A. banB. consequenceC. judgmentD. punishment参考答案：C 6. After recovering from his illness, he was advised to ________ gardening as a hobby.A. take awayB. take offC. take onD. take up参考答案：D7. As the town ______ good restaurants, we just treated the foreign friends to some local food at home yesterday.A. didn’t haveB. doesn’t haveC. won’t haveD. hadn’t had参考答案：B试题分析：考查动词时态及句意理解。
2020届北京大学附属中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案解析
2020届北京大学附属中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALocated in the beautiful Sichuan Basin, Chongqing is a magical 8D city. The natural history and cultural scenery of the area provide children with learning opportunities because they can enjoy the many wonders of this area.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointTiankeng Diqiao Scenic Area is located in the southern mountainous area of Fengjie County. The Tiankeng pit is 666 meters deep and is currently the deepest tiankeng in the world. The scenic spot is divided into ten areas including Xiaozhai Tiankeng, Tianjingxia Ground, Labyrinth River, and Longqiao River. There are many and weird karst cave shafts, and countless legends haunt them.Youyang Peach GardenYouyang Taohuayuan Scenic Area is a national forest park, a national 5A-level scenic spot, and a national outdoor sports training base. Located in the hinterland of Wuling Mountain. The Fuxi Cave in the scenic spot is about 3,000 meters long, with winding corridors, deep underground rivers, and color1 ful stalactites. The landscape is beautiful.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveJinyun Mountain is located in Beibei District of Chongqing City, about 45 kilometers away from the Central District of Chongqing City. The nine peaks of Jinyun Mountain stand upright and rise from the ground. The ancient trees on the mountain are towering, the green bamboos form the forest, the environment is quiet, and the scenery is beautiful, so it is called "Little Emei". Among them, Yujian Peak is the highest, 1050 meters above sea level; Lion Peak is the most precipitous and spectacular, and the other peaks are also unique.Chongqing People's SquareChongqing's Great Hall of the People, one of the landmarks of Chongqing, gives people the deepest impression than its magnificent appearance resembling the Temple of Heaven. It also uses the traditional method of central axis symmetry, with colonnade-style double wings and a tower ending, plus a large green glazed roof, large red pillars, white railings, double-eave bucket arches, and painted carved beams.1.How deep is the Tiankeng Ground Joint?A.666mB.3,000mC.45kmD.1050m2.Which of the following rocks can you see in Youyang Peach Garden?A.LimestoneB.StalactiteC.MarbleD.Quartzite3.Which attraction is closest to downtown Chongqing?A.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointB.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveC.Chongqing People's SquareD.Youyang Peach GardenBAccording to Oxford Dictionaries, morality means: “Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.” Though morality is a rather subjective subject, there are some principles that are universal across all cultures found by an Oxford University study: “help your family, help your group, return favors, be brave, obey superiors, divide resources fairly, and respect others’ property”. The fact that these morals are found across 60 cultures from around the world demonstrates that morality, though subjective, is the cornerstone of keeping our societies together. Here are some reasons to be moral: without morality, a social life is almost impossible to maintain; having a good reputation and having a clear conscience is psychologically healthy; and most philosophies regard unselfish and principled behavior as important.There is no doubt that without morals, a society cannot function effectively. A confused situation would appear, According to the Society of Morality, “We are social animals, and the actions we take-the things we do and the things we don’t do-have consequences on our environments and on the others around us. As a result, we need to be able to govern our behavior in the near term so as not to injure ourselves or our community in the long term. This system of controlling our actions and our thoughts in order to operate in a community is what we often refer to as morality”. Therefore, we need a set of morals in order to operate within a social circle and a social environment. Acting immoral usually results in being excluded from social activities or being avoided by a society based on laws and cultural standards. Besides acting moral having a sociological need, it also has a psychological basis. Most people are concerned to some extent about their reputation. According to PsyPost, “A lot of economic models of human behavior assume that people are only rational (理性的) when they narrowly pursue their own self-interest, but history shows us that people are also tremendously concerned with being and appearing moral”. So, the fear of one’s reputation being damaged is often a strong motivator to be moral. And if someonehas been immoral,most people go out of their way to make sure no one finds out, or to correct the behavior in order to notbe caught. This goes in line with conscience as well. People generally feel in a better psychological state if they feel that their conscience is clean. A dirty conscience can result in a lack of sleep, anxiety, internal stress, and even illness.On the side of philosophy, the study of ethics (伦理) comes into play. Most philosophers agree that one should rationally choose a set of standards of behavior in order to function. Though there is moral relativism, there are universal anthropological (人类学的) morals, as mentioned in the introduction. By the nature of our societies and cultures, we choose what we believe is right and wrong. But surprising, this rational behavior comes to a general agreement on morals. So, there is a fine line between moral relativism and moral absolutism. But the main thing to take away from this discussion is that philosophers generally believe that each individual has the right to rationally come up with a set of ethics to live by, and that it is healthy to do so.4. The author discusses morality (paragraph 1) in order to ________.A. explain the relationship between morality and cultureB. describe the moral rules found all around the worldC. contrast the distinction between right and wrongD. introduce the definition, principles and reasons of morality5. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. acting moral allows us to fit into group betterB. morality brings the system of controlling behaviorC. contrast the distinction between right and wrongD. introduce the definition, principles and reasons of morality6. Which of the following is the psychological basis for acting moral?A pursuit of self-interest. B. a clean conscience.C. The concern about reputation.D. a dirty conscience.7. What does the author advise us to do according to the last paragraph?A. To reach a general agreement on morals based on ethics.B. to carve one’s own sense of ethics to operate in this world.C. To choose between moral relativism and moral absolutism.D. To exclude philosophers’ beliefs and solution as well.CThere are many useful things we can do each day to feel better. It may take some efforts and time to make ahabit of drinking 8 glasses of water daily or thinking more positively, but it is well worth it. What things do you do every day to feel better?Probably the healthiest thing you can do to feel better each day is to exercise early in the morning. You don't have to run the whole morning or spend a few hours in the gym. Even doing some easy exercise like walking, sit-ups or jumping the rope will help you feel better in no time!Again, due to our busy schedules, we don't get enough sleep each night. If you have trouble falling asleep, avoid watching TV or surfing the Internet right before bed. Also, try to make healthy bedtime snack choices and don't drink tea or coffee too late in the day.If you drink 3 glasses of water, 4 glasses of coffee or tea and a glass of soda each day and think that you drink enough water, think again. Your body needs water (not coffee or soda!) to function properly. Aiming to drink 7-8 glasses of water each day can make you feel better.Being positive is the key to a longer life. Positive thoughts can help improve your overall heath. Life is full of stressful situations and it's hard to stay cheerful when everything goes wrong, but your positive attitude can help you solve any problem and fight any stress faster and easier. Your positive attitude is especially good for your heart health. Smile, stay positive and live a longer life!8. In the author's opinion which can benefit us most in order that we feel better?A. Sleeping enough.B. Drinking enough water.C. Thinking more positively.D. Taking morning exercise.9. Which of the following agrees with what is said in Paragraph 3?A. Drinking tea or coffee makes us sleep less.B. Drinking tea before bed makes it harder to fall asleep.C. Watching TV or surfing the Internet leads to less sleep.D. Our busy schedules cause more difficulty in falling asleep.10. Why is water necessary to our body?A. Because it can make us feel better.B. Because it can have our body work smoothly.C. Because in can do more good to our body thancoffee.D. Because it can hep avoid feeling thirsty.11. What do we need most when everything goes wrong?A. Thinking positively.B. Thinking out wise ways.C. Having a right attitude.D. Staying cheerful.DMusic is said to be a universal language. But for Chase Burton, a deaf filmmaker fromTexas, music has always been a totally different experience.“When I was a kid, I’d lie on the floor so I could feel the vibrations (震动，颤动) from my brother’s band rocking out below my body, ” the 33-year-old man said. “That was one of the first times I began building a relationship with music.”In 2016, his ability to experience music changed dramatically, thanks to California-based technology company Not Impossible Labs. It designed a vibrating suit that enables deaf people to “feel” music through their skin. Consisting of a body harness (背带), ankle and wrist belts, the suit translates audio into a range of vibrating pulses that are felt at 24 contact points.Burtonhas been trialing the suit for four years.“The sound hits different parts of your body, ” saidBurton. “Maybe it will strikeme down in my ankles first. And then I’ll start to feel the vibrations in my back. And then I’ll feel some pulsations in my wrist.”The creators want to extends the tactile (触觉) musical experience beyond the deaf community. In 2018, they gave out 150 of the suits at a rock concert inLas Vegaswhere half the audience members were deaf and half were able to hear.Since then, Not Impossible Labs has been working to improve the technology and says it’s ready to go to market soon. Eventually, the creators want the suit to become a consumer product, accessible to all. The company’s talent and business development director, Jordan Richardson, said that the technology could be used in live sports broadcasts, video games and theme parks.As a writer and director who’s been working to make the movie world more accessible,Burtonhopes that the vibrating suit will be available to his film audiences in the future. He believes the suit canenhanceemotions while watching a movie – for hearing as well as deaf people. “I see the tech as a real opportunity to help people understand that music for movies doesn’t always need to be enjoyed through the ears”.12. Why would Chase Burton lie on the floor when he was a kid?A. To feel some pulsations in his wrist.B. To feel the vibrations from his brother’s band.C. To expand the tactile musical experience.D. To begin building a bond with films.13. What do we know about Not Impossible Labs from the passage?A. It was started by Chase Burton in 2016.B. Its products have been used in live sports broadcasts.C. It is a technology company based inCalifornia.D. Its administrative director is Jordan Richardson.14. Which can replace the underlined word “enhance” in the last paragraph?A. createB. expressC. coverD. strengthen15. What is the best title for the passage?A. Vibrating Suit Allows Deaf People to “Feel” MusicB. Tech Company Provides Free Suits for Deaf PeopleC. Deaf People Enjoy Rock Music with Free SuitD. Movies Need to Be Enjoyed Through the Ears第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
北京市海淀区2020届高三下学期二模考试英语试题+Word版含答案
2020 海淀区高三年级第二学期期末练习2020. 6本试卷共10 页，120 分。
考试时长100 分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题纸上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题纸一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用( 共两节，45 分)第一节语法填空( 共10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共15 分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
ADuring my childhood, whenever the sun dropped and the blue sky came up, my father and I would climb the mountain near our house. Walking together, we had a lot of conversations through I I learned many，，valuable lessons. He always stressed to me, d h a“v e Y o o b u j e s c h t o i v u e l s and capacity like the mountain. This has 2 (large) influenced my life. 3 the mountain-climbing, we couldn't have had enough time to spend together because my father was busy.BYou have probably dreamed about 4 you would change the world, only to find that it seems impossible. However, you may have the power 5 (make) the world better with baby steps. That 9s the idea behind the BA Challenge, which is a public service campaign co-initiated by Alibaba and Sina Weibo. It asks people to do something positive and then record the changes before and after. Since its first 6 (appear) on Sina Weibo on Sept. 2 nd, the BA Challenge has attracted millions of viewers and participants. 7 these little things may b e easily ignored in our daily lives, they are well received by many viewers.CThere5 s nothing better than flying to a foreign destination to visit the attractions it 8 (have) to offer. Millions of people are doing the same, and why not? The world has an amazing variety of must-see sights, from breathtaking natural scenery to impressive old cities. But the problem is that too many of us 9 (visit)them at the same time, putting pressure on these delicate and ancient places. That's why a number of beauty spots and historic sites have been introducing charges or restrictions on the number of tourists. There are many reasons for this: to reduce overcrowding, to manage wear and tear on old buildings and to tidy up the mess 10 (leave) behind.第二节完形填空( 共20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共30 分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A 、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
解析北京师大附中2020┄2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题 Word版
英语试题考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。
第一部分听力理解（共三节，20分）第一节（共5小题；每题1分，共5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1. How did the woman know John failed the exam？A. From the man.B. From John's paper.C. From John's expression.2. What are the speakers discussing？A. How to celebrate the man's birthday.B. Where to have dinner this evening.C. What to get for a meal.3. What will the speakers do？A. Go to Manila.B. Invite Mr. Quizon.C. Get familiar with their company.4. What did the man do last night？A. He attended a party.B. He went to a restaurant.C. He had his car repaired.5. What does the man mean？A. He will go, into town.B. He misses his parents.C. He has moved.第二节（共10小题；每题1分，共10分）听下面4段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，你每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
2020年北京大学附属中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案解析
2020年北京大学附属中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ATwitter humorist and TV writer Jonny Sun is the author of the 2017 best-sellereveryone'sa aliebn when ur a aliebn too. This time, he recommends some emotionally powerful books.The Book of Delightsby Ross Gay(2019)Gay's collection of 102 short but emotional stories, begun in mid-2016 and written in the order of time over a year in America, focuses on the careful observation of ordinary delights in daily life. The writing is personal and grounded in thoughtful joy.100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Writeby Sarah Ruhl(2014)Seemingly a collection of essays on theater, Ruhl's book feels instead like the playwright's thoughts all of life. Her writing here is deeply personal, sharply argued but also playful. The book is actually a detailed description of the artist herself.They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Usby Hanif Abdurraqib(2017)I am always so moved by Abdurraqib's writing. He combines cultural criticism and personal memory in such a beautiful way, making the two styles naturally bound.Space Struckby Paige Lewis(2019 )This poetry collection awakened emotions in me that I did not know existed, or that I could feel, or that one could ever put words to. Every line is playful, honest, complex, and gentle.If you want to get more books, you can click here:Try more books1. Which book is a collection of short stories of daily happiness?A. The Book of Delights.B. 100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Write.C. They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us.D. Space Struck.2. Who is probably a poet?A. Ross Gay.B. Sarah Ruhl.C. Hanif Abduraqib.D. Paige Lewis.3. Where is the text most likely from?A. A diary.B. A brochure.C. A website.D. A magazine.BIf you ever find yourself trapped in the wilderness without food, you'llhave to figure out how to feed yourself. Many plants in the wild areedible, but many are also poisonous. So it is necessary to learn how to determine whether the plants you find can be eaten safely.Avoid using this method without careful planning. Some plants can be deadly, and even if you follow these guidelines perfectly, there is always a chance that a plant will make you seriously ill. Prepare yourself for wilderness outings by learning about the local plants, and carry a guidebook to help you identify plants. Even if you are unprepared and cannot find food you know to be safe, remember that, depending on your activity level, the human body can go for days without food, and you’re better off being hungry than being poisoned.Testing the plant in your mouth is dangerous, so go forward very slowly and carefully. First, hold a small portion of the prepared plant part against your lip for 3 minutes. Do not put the plant in your mouth. If you notice any burning, tingling (刺痛), or other reactions, discontinue testing. Second, place another small portion of the plant part on your tongue. Hold the plant on your tongue without chewing for 15 minutes. Discontinue testing if you notice any reaction. Third, chew the plant and holdit in your mouth for 15 minutes. Chew the plant well, and do not swallow. Discontinue testing if you notice any reaction. Fourth, swallow the small portion of the plant. Wait 8 hours. Do not eat or drink anything during this period except purified water. If you feel sick, immediately throw up what you eat and drink plenty of water. If activated charcoal (活性炭) is available, take that with the water.4. What’s the meaning of the underlined world “edible” in paragraph 1?A. Suitable for using as food.B. Widely spread.C. Existing in large quantities.D. Not widely known.5. What can we know from paragraph 2?A. Planning is unnecessary when using the method.B. Not all plants in the wild can serve as food generally.C. Suffering hunger can be more dangerous than testing plants.D. Following the method perfectly can ensure safety.6. Which is the correct order of testing plants in the mouth?① wait and see ② chew it in the mouth③ put it on the tongue④ put it against lips ⑤ swallow itA. ③④②①⑤B. ④③②①⑤C. ③④②⑤①D.④③②⑤①7. Where might the passage come from?A. A student’s diary.B. A science report.C. A guide book for camping.D. A doctor’ s notebook.CHundreds of millions of people watched on television on July 20, 1969, when American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon. Back then, businesses sold many products connected to the event and many such products are now on sales again — in celebration of the moon landing’s 50th anniversary.A limited number of Omega’s gold Speedmaster watches — the same kind that Buzz Aldrin wore on the moon — will be sold at $34,600. Omega Speedmaster watches have been an important part of space travel since NASA chose them for its moon landing in 1965. Other watches had failed required tests. Omega gave its gold Speedmasters to the astronauts at a dinner in 1969 before the landing. Another less costly type of silver Speedmasters will be sold at $ 9,650. It carries a picture of Aldrin stepping down from the moon lander.Something for children-as well as adults — is the NASA Apollo 11 moon lander set. Made by Lego, it is a group of small pieces to put together to make a model of the moon lander.Other things for sale include the anti-gravity Fisher Space Pens,developed just for the Apollo 11 mission. They work even when writing upside down. Now Fisher Space Pen Company has a limited-edition pen for sale at anout-of this-worldprice: $700, with real material from the Apollo 11 spacecraft.Back in 1969, companies were quick to show their Apollo 11 connections with media and advertisements. The food company Stouffer’s made sure consumers knew it provided food for Apollo 11 astronauts once they returned to Earth. It started the ad campaign “Everybody who’s been to the moon is eating Stouffer’s”. Fifty years later, the company is celebrating with a media campaign to share some recipes from 1969.Marketing experts David Meerman Scott says, “Since 1972,we’ve gone around and around the earth many times, and it is not interesting to people any more. I’m not sure whether they can accept such crazy prices. Now NASA has had plans to go to Mars in the 2030s and marketing efforts for a NASA Mars mission should be in development.”8. What can we learn about the gold Speedmaster watch?A. It will be sold at $34,600.B. NASA bought itats9,650.C. It has Aldrin’s picture inside.D. It was chosen by NASA in 1969.9. What does the underlined word “out-of-this-world” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Extremely fair.B. Surprisingly high.C. Really low.D. Truly worthwhile.10. What does David Meerman Scott mean?A. It is a waste of money to go around and around the moon.B. People will be interested in the products connected to Apollo.C. Since 1972,governments have lost interest in moon explorations.D. The event of going to Mars will be another good chance to advertise.11. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text?A. To show how to design the best advertisement.B. To forecast the sales of the products in the text.C. To introduce some of the products connected to Apollo 11.D. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.DTechnology is supposed to make our lives easier, allowing us todo things more quickly and efficiently. But too often it seems to make things harder. This increase in complexity, often called "feature creep," costs consumers time, but it also costs business money. Product returns in the U.S. cost a hundred billion dollars a year, and a recent study by Elke den Ouden, of Philips Electronics, found that at least half of returned products have nothing wrong with them. Consumers just couldn't figure out how to use them. Companies now know a great deal about problems of usability and consumer behavior, so why is it that feature creep proves unstoppable?In part, fieature creep is the product of the so-called internal-audience problem: the people who design and sell product are not the ones who buy and use them, and what engineers and marketers think is important is not necessarily what's best for consumers. The engineers tend not to notice when more options make a product less usable. And marketing and sales departments see each additional feature as a new selling point, and anew way to attract customers.You might think, then, that companies could avoid fieature creep by just paying attention to what customers really want. But that's where the trouble begins, because although consumers find overloaded gadgets（配件）unmanageable,they also find them attractive. It turns out that when we look at a new product in a store we tend to think that the more features there are, the better. It is only once we get the product home and try to use it that we realize the virtues of simplicity.It seems strange that we don't expect feature tiredness and thus avoid it. But, as numerous studies have shown, people are not, in general, good at predicting what will make them happy in the future. As a result, we will pay more for more features because we systematically overestimate how often we'll use them. We also overestimate our ability to figure out how a complicated product works.The fact that buyers want bells and whistles but users want something clear and simple creates an unusual problem for companies. A product that doesn't have enough features may fail to catch our eye in the store. But a product with too many features is likely to annoy consumers.12. What does the first paragraph mainly discuss?A. The benefits brought by the advanced technology.B. The recent study conducted by Elke den Ouden.C. The loss caused by the feature creep of technology.D. Many problems of usability known by the consumers.13. Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?A. It is the audience problem that leads to feature creep.B. What matters to designers and marketers is not good for consumers.C. Feature creep brings blessings to the people in marketing and sales.D. The engineers will not pay attention to the quality of the product14. What do we know about the buyers in paragraph 4?A. They are deeply convinced that all the products work in simple way.B. They are fed up with the more and more features of the products.C. They are too confident of their ability to use the complicated products.D. They are quite clear about the products which will make them happy.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Saying No to Feature Creep is No Easy ThingB. Feature-heavy Products in DemandC. The More Features, the BetterD. Simplicity Outweighs Complexity第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年北京大学附属中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析
2020年北京大学附属中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIt looks like 2017 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year in movie History. Here is a list of some of the year’s biggest blockbusters so far.Kong: Skull IslandA reboot (重启) of King Kong would normally get laughed at in this day and age, but it looks like this modem version of the story will be worth watching. With US actress Brie Larson and UK actor Tom Hiddleston in the mix, this film is set to be this year’s biggest monster tale.Release Date:3/10/17Beauty and the BeastDirector Bill Condon is bringing back a part of our childhood in live action, complete with the songs we all remember and love. With British stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading thecast, the classic Walt Disney story already sounds like it’ll be a delight for both children and adults.Release Date:3/17/17The Fate of the FuriousThere was doubt that we’d even get a Fast 8, especially after the fitting ending US actor Paul Walker’s character was given at the end of Furious 7. Fans thought they’d never see Dom and the rest of the crew back in action, but thankfully, US star Vin Diesel himself confirmed that The Fate of the Furious is fueling up for another go.Release Date:4/14/17Spider-Man: HomecomingSpider Man is heading home to Marvel Studios for the first time. The movie will show us Peter Parker’s high school days, and will continue the threads we saw formed during his initial appearance in Captain America: Civil War. We know that Michael Keaton is playing The Vulture in this story, and that both Happy Hogan and Tony Stark, played by US actors Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr., are along for the ride.Release Date:7/7/171.Which of the following movies can’t you see on May Day?A.Kong: Skull Island.B.Beauty and the Beast.C.The Fate of the Furious.D.Spider-Man: Homecoming.2.What can we know about Beauty and the Beast?A.It is fueling up for another go.B.It is produced by Marvel StudiosC.It’ll show us Peter Parker’s school days.D.It’ll be enjoyable for both children and adults.3.What does the underlined word “cast” probably mean?A.Characters.B.Actors.C.Directors.D.Teachers.BBy mid-century there will likely be 9 billion people on the planet, using ever more resources and leading ever more technologically complex lives. What will our cities be like? How much will artificialintelligence (AI) advance? Will global warming cause disastrous changes, or will we be able to engineer our way out of the climate change issues? Recently, the magazineBig Thinkasked top minds from a variety of fields to weigh in on what the future holds 40 years from now. The result is as follows.It's likely that by 2050 the majority of the people in the world will live in urban areas and will have a much higher average age than people today. Cities theorist Richard thinks urbanization will transform the education system of, making our economy less houses driven and removing the divisions between home and work.And rapidly advancing technology will continue ever more rapidly. Cities of the future won't look like “some sort of science-fiction fantasy”, but it's likely that technological advances and information overlays (VR and AR) will greatly change how we live. Self-driving cars will make the roads safer and provide faster transports. A larger version of driverless cars-driverless trucks — may make long-distance drivers out of date.Some long view predictions are completelydire. Environmentalist Bill says that if we don't make great progress in fighting global warming, it's likely we could see out-of- control rises in sea levels, huge crop shortfalls and wars over limited freshwater resources.In terms of how we will eat, green markets founder and “real food" supporter Nina believes that there will be more small milk processing plants and more regional food operations and we'll be healthier as a result.New York Timeswriter Mark thinks that people will eat fewer processed foods and eat foods grown closer to where they live. And more people will be aware of the ethical responsibility" to grow foods.4. What may happen by 2050 based on the magazineBig Think ?A. Education will be driven by economy.B. The majority of people will be taller.C. AI will cause disastrous changes.D. Most people will live in big cities.5. What do we know about technology in the future according to Paragraph 3?A. It will make people live in science-fiction fantasy.B. It will ensure safer transports due to faster cars.C. It will greatly change the way in which people live.D. It will increase the number of long-distance drivers.6. What does the underlined word "dire" in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Magical.B. Terrible.C. Ridiculous.D. Meaningful.7. What does Nina think of foods in the future?A. People will eat healthier and fresher foods.B. Land-raised farm systems will be improved.C. There will be smaller regional food operations,D. Food supplies will become much more limited.CAs is commonly known,Antarcticais an icy continent with extreme environment. However, a new study provides evidence that the area had a rainforest in the past.The researchers collected a piece of Earth sediment from under the seafloor off the coast ofAntarctica. In the sediment, they discovered forest material that was estimated to be about 90 million years old. At that period, dinosaurs were the ruler animals of the land.Johann Klages, a German geologist, was the lead writer of a study on the findings, published in the journalNature. He said the sediment was collected from a depth of about 30 meters below the ocean floor. Klages said an examination showed that the material didn’t form in the ocean.The researchers estimate that the area — about 900 kilometers from the South Pole — had average yearly temperatures of about12°Cto13°C. The soil included fine dirt particles and hard clay, as well as substances linked to at least 65 different kinds of plants, the study found. Although no animal remains were found, Klages said there were likely dinosaurs, flying reptiles and many insects in the environment.The research represents new evidence of the major climate changes Earth experienced in the past — and is currently undergoing today. The soil in the sediment dates back to the planet’s warmest period of the past 140million years, with sea level about 170 meters higher than today. The researchers said that the rainforest environment inAntarcticawas especially surprising because each year, the area experiences a four-month polar night when there is no sunlight to fuel plant life. Klages said no ice sheets were present during the time, but seasonal snowfall was likely.8. What can we learn about the sediment collected?A. It formed in the age of dinosaurs.B. It was found on theAntarcticaland.C. Ancient forest material was found in it.D. Some dinosaur remains were found in it.9. How did the researchers reach their findings?A. By analyzing the Earth sediment.B. By exploring ice inAntarctica.C. By collecting data on climate.D. By researching special plants.10. What can be indicated in the last paragraph?A. Seasonal snowfall made the forest disappear.B. Antarctica was much colder 140 million years ago.C. Antarctica’s natural environment has changed greatly.D. Polar nights inAntarcticaare getting shorter than before.11. What is the main idea of the text?A. Rainforest disappeared fromAntarctica.B. Antarctica had a different history of climate.C. Researchers studied a piece of Earth sediment ofAntarctica.D.Antarcticahad an extreme environment containing ice and snow.DBarred owls(大林鸮猫头鹰) are a large species native to eastern North America, but they began moving west at the start of the 20th century. By 1973,large numbers of barred owls had arrived in the western state ofWashington. Later they moved south intoOregonandCalifornia.In parts of thePacific Northwest, the owls are now believed to be causing a drop in the population of a smaller, less aggressive bird: the northern spotted owl. In many ways, the barred owl is the spotted owl's worst enemy. The barred owl has more babies per year and eats the same animals, like squirrels and wood rats. And their numbers are now larger in many parts of the spotted owl's traditional territory.David Wiens is a biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, a federal agency that studies the Earth and its natural resources. He and other officials are doing something unusual to protect spotted owls: killing barred owls.It is a controversial, experimental program. More than 2,400 barred owls have already been shot.Wiens is the son of a well-known bird expert and grew up with the fascination for birds. He has mixed feelings about the program. "It's a little distasteful, I think, to go out killing barred owls to save another owl species," he says. But he adds, “We knew that barred owls were out competing spotted owls and their numbers were growing too fast."To catch barred owls, officials put digital bird callers on the ground. Then they step back and wait as several sounds from the devices fill the air. All of this happens in the dark of night. Barred owls dislike other birds in their territory, so they will fly down and chase other owls out. That is when Wiens and his team try to shoot them.12. What's the main problem with spotted owls?A. They are being starved to death.B. They have more babies each year.C. They are invaded by another bird.D. They are hunted by man.13. Why are barred owls being killed?A. They are eating the spotted owls.B. They are killing each other to survive.C. They are putting the spotted owls in danger.D. They are destroying large areas of forests.14. Why did the officials release the bird sounds?A. To kill barred owls.B. To puzzle barred owls.C. To protect barred owls.D. To frighten barred owls.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Killing One Animal to Save Another.B. Keeping the Balance of Nature.C. Protecting Birds in Danger.D. Preventing Birds from Playing Fair.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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2019年高二下学期英语期末模拟试卷（无听力）注意事项：1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
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AWhen your pet has an emergency! first aid is not a substitute for veterinary（兽医的）treatment. However, before you are able to get your pet to a veterinarian（兽医）, knowing some basic first aid can help.Bite WoundsApproach the pet carefully to avoid getting bitten. Wear a mask for the animal and then check the wound. Clean the wound with large amounts of saline solution（盐溶液）. If it is not available, then regular water may be used. Wrap large open wounds to keep them clean.BleedingApply firm, direct pressure to the bleeding area until the bleeding stops. Hold the pressure for at least 10 minutes. Avoid bandages that cut off the circulation.__________Check to see if the animal is choking on a foreign object. If the animal is not breathing, place it on a firm surface with its left side up. Check for a heartbeat. If you hear a heartbeat but not breathing, close the animal's mouth and breathe directly into its nose—not the mouth—until the chest, expands. Repeat 12 to 15 times per minute.BurnsWash the burn immediately with large amounts of cool, running water. Apply an ice pack for 15-20 minutes. Do not place an ice pack directly on the skin. Wrap the pack in a light towel or other covers. If the animal has large quantities of dry chemicals on its skin, brush them off. Water may activate some dry chemicals.Fractures（骨折）Symptoms include pain, inability to use a limb（肢，肢体）. Wear a mask for the pet and look for bleeding. If you can control the bleeding without causing more injury, then do so. Watch for signs of shock. Don't try to set the fractures by pulling the limb. Transport the pet toa veterinarian immediately, supporting the injured part as best as you can.21.If your pet is burned by chemicals, you should .A. wash away the chemicals with saline solutionB. put an ice pack directly on the skinC. bind up the cut with a bandageD. get rid of them before washing22.What's the suitable subtitle（小标题）for the blank（空白）?A. Cuts.B. Breathing Stops.C. Poisoning.D. Suffering Heart Problems.23.The underline word "substitute" in the first paragraph means something .A. that is necessaryB. that can replace other thingsC. that is familiar to usD. that can calm people24.The passage is mainly about .A. giving pets first aidB. treating sick petsC. dealing with an emergencyD. working as a veterinarian（兽医）BIn January 2018,I left my hometown and family in Virginia and moved to Iowa so I could be coached by Jackson. I'd been dreaming of an Olympic gold medal since I was eight—but gradually, that dream seemed like a million miles away.On February 2,2018,while Mom was visiting me in Iowa, I told her," I don't like swimming any more. I want to try dancing, or bee a singer. I can get a job in Virginia. I just want to e home."Mom's eyes narrowed and her expression turned to stone." You're breaking my heart! Brie," she said. "You've been doing swimming for ten years, and now you want to quit? Have you lost your mind?"I hadn't lost my mind, but I had lost my fire. It's an entirely different thing to push toward that dream when you feel alone."I'm not trying to break your heart, Mom,"I said." I just don't want to do it any more.""I know you miss home. But you've signed a contract that says you will represent your country to the best of your ability. You've got a responsibility to your teammates. And now you just want to walk away? I will not let you be dishonorable. If you don't like swimming, then at the very least, you'll finish the season."The next afternoon as I dragged myself into Jackson's swimming center, I thought of theefforts Mom had made in order to pay for my training. I thought of my two sisters: Arielle, who gave up ballroom dancing, and Joyelle, who stopped ice skating so that our single mom could afford to keep me in swimming.For now, here's what you need to know: Exactly 210 days before I ever attempted my first event（赛事）in the Rio Summer Olympics, my leap(飞跃，跳跃) of faith came this close to ending in a crash of disaster.25.How did the author's mother feel toward her intention to quit swimming?A. Heart-brokenB. DishonorableC. HelplessD. Calm26.We can infer from the passage that the author .A. changed her mind in the endB. realized her Olympic dreamC. loved singing and dancing moreD. was so overe with homesickness that she gave up her dream27.What would be the best title for the passage?A. My DreamB. My MotherC. My Leap of FaithD. Responsibility28.Who will be interested in the passage?A. Those who are graduating from university.B. Those who want to give up dreams.C. Those who are looking for customers.D. Those who dislike swimming.COn a cold winter morning, I boarded a bus in Tennessee's Reel foot Lake State Park. Thousands of tourists visit the park each year because of its unique beauty and interesting history. The lake was formed in 1812 when a very strong earthquake struck. Because official records weren't kept then, no one knows exactly how strong it was. But two things are certain. The landscape was changed pletely, and Reelfoot 18,000-acre lake was formed.On this day, though, everyone arrived to see something other than the lake-the bald eagles （秃鹰）. During the winter, hundreds of eagles fly south to Reelfoot Lake from the northern US and Canada. They're searching for water where they can get their daily supply of fish. Eagles eat one half to one pound of food a day, and fish is their favorite. Most of the visiting eagles will fly north again when spring arrives. But for a few months, tourists flock here to see America's national bird.The bald eagle is one of America's largest birds of prey and has keen vision, spotting objects a mile away.The birds mate for life and usually return to the same nest every year. Their nests, someof the world's largest, are often cone-shaped. In the spring, the female will lay one to three eggs. Then she and her male take turns warming the eggs and guarding the nest.It is believed that at one time there were half a million eagles in North America. By 1963,though,their numbers had dropped to 417 nesting pairs in the lower 48 states. There were many causes, but the major reason was the use of the pesticide DDT. In 1972 the US forbade the pesticide, and bald eagles now number around 9,800 nesting pairs.While bald eagles are no longer endangered, there are still laws that provide protection for them. People everywhere hope this proud bird will fly free in the skies for many years toe.29.The first paragraph is mainly about .A. the big size of Reelfoot LakeB. the beauty of Reelfoot LakeC. the strong earthquake in 1812D. the birth of Reelfoot Lake30.Why did the bald eagles e to the lake?A. To get enough fish to eat.B. To avoid the hunting in the northern US.C. To find water for laying eggs.D. To wait for the arrival of spring,31.What do we know about bald eagles?A. They usually make nests every year.B. They have a good eyesight.C. They build the world's largest nests.D. They build egg-shaped nest.DOut of sight, out of mind. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Have you heard any of these proverbs before? Each phrase teaches a mon truth. But what exactly is a proverb?It's a short statement that contains a general truth. It is popularly known and often repeated. Every culture has proverbs, and while some are special far one culture, there are mon themes. For example, many cultures value old people for their wisdom and experience.This idea can be found in proverbs. A Chinese proverb says," An old horse will never get lost". And a Portuguese（葡萄牙的）proverb states," An old pan is the one that makes good food." Many cultures also agree that acting in haste is not a good idea. The English say," Good and quickly seldom meet". The Chinese say," Think three times before you act."There is a saying: To truly know a people, learn their proverbs. People in Saudi Arabia value books and learning. One of their proverbs says," A book is a garden carried in the pocket." Egyptians know the value of friendship. One of their proverbs says," Friendship doubles joy and halves grief."In Africa, many proverbs also use images familiar to Africans. For example," A roaring lion kills no game." This means that one cannot achieve anything by sitting around and talking about it. One must get out and strive for it.Here are some English language proverbs that have been coined since 1900."Wake up and smell the coffee." This warns you to be attentive to a situation and find out the truth. Someone may also tell you to "Get your ducks in a row." This means you should get organized." Labels are for cans, not for people." This tells you that you should not decide what people are like before you really know.But remember, proverbs are usually used in spoken language. They are rarely used in writing. If you use a lot of proverbs when you write, people will think you don't have original thoughts. So use proverbs creatively, and make up your own proverbs. There is more than one way to skina cat.32.When you say "an old horse will never get lost", you mean .A. old people should be valued for their wisdomB. it is not a good idea to act in a hurryC. you need to find out the truth for a situationD. you shouldn’t judge a person before you know him33.Which of the proverbs stresses the need of action?A. Good and, quickly seldom meet.B. A roaring lion kills no game.C. Think three times before you act.D. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.34.If you ask somebody to do things in order, you may use .A. an apple a day keeps the doctor awayB. wake up and smell the coffeeC. get your ducks in a rowD. friendship doubles our joy and divides our grief35.The last paragraph suggests that .A. many proverbs make your writing beautifulB. proverbs may be the origin of your thoughtsC. it is creative to use proverbs in writingD. you can't use proverbs too much in writing第二节七选五阅读（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。