英语_福建省福州某校2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题(含答案)

福建省福州某校2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
一、阅读选择
1.
What's On?
Electric Underground
7:30 pm-1:00 am Free at the Cyclops Theatre
Do you know who's playing in your area? We're bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract（合同）? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30 pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He's going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.
Gee Whizz
8:30 pm-10:30 pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope
Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He's the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7:00 pm with drinks and snacks（快餐）.
Simon's Workshop
5:00 pm-7:30 pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage
This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years' experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.
Charlotte Stone
8:00 pm-11:00 pm Pizza World
Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta（面食）. Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.
（1）Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?
A Gee Whizz.
B Jules Skye.
C Charlotte Stone.
D James Pickering.
（2）At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?
A The Cyclops Theatre.
B Victoria Stage.
C Kaleidoscope.
D Pizza World.
（3）What do we know about Simon's Workshop?
A It requires membership
status. B It is held every Wednesday. C It is run by a comedy club. D It lasts three hours each time.
（4）When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs?
A 8:00 pm-11:00 pm.
B 7:30 pm-1:00 am.
C 5:00 pm-7:30 pm.
D 8:30 pm-10:30
pm.
2.
On Christmas Day, 2003, a woman named Nancy Sue Brown took her daughter and grandchildren to see a movie at an AMC theater. When the movie was over, the crowd made for the exits. A theater employee had just finished mopping the hallway and dutifully placed the “wet floor” sign in the slippery area. No one slipped due to the wet conditions, but someone did manage to knock over the sign. And by the time Ms. Brown got to the area, the sign was lying on the floor. And shortly thereafter, so was she. Her foot got caught in the sign, in a bad way, and she fell. Unfortunately Ms. Brown had undergone a back operation, and the fall caused more damage than it otherwise would have. So she and her husband sued (诉讼). AMC argued that the entire point of the “wet floor” sign above was to warn of danger, and therefore, courts should encourage the use by not allowing Brown's case to proceed (继续进行). AMC referred to a case about a December, 1998 incident, where a “wet floor” sign, not in use, fell to the floor causing another trip-and-fall. In that case, Georgia's Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the store, but didn't go so far as to say that “wet floor” signs couldn't give rise to legal liability (责任) in trip-and-fall accidents. In the Brown case, the Supreme Court therefore rejected AMC's argument that the former case applied.
But the Browns argued something surprising that the “wet floor” si gn was, itself, dangerous, because “using this type of sign in areas passed by lots of customers creates an unreasonable risk of foreseeable harm to the public in the form of tripping hazards (危险).” That's right —the safety sign, used in the way it was designed, was itself dangerous. The court thankfully didn't accept that argument, at least not entirely. But it did conclude that Browns case could continue to a jury (陪审团) —“a merchant's selection and use of equipment designed to warn customers of one danger that has the potential to expose them to a different one”.
（1）According to the text, Ms. Brown ______.
A slipped on the wet floor
B tripped over a warning sign
C knocked over warning sign
D was knocked down by the crowd
（2）AMC mentioned the 1998 case in order to ______.
A accept its legal liability for Ms. Brown's loss
B prove Ms. Brown had some physical problems
C stress that it had no legal liability for the accident
D prove other customers were responsible for the accident
（3）What can we learn about the Brown's case from the last paragraph?
A It would be judged by jury.
B It would not be allowed to proceed.
C The court would rule in favor of AMC.
D The court accepted all the arguments of the Browns.
（4）The underlined word “one” in the last paragraph refers to“______”.
A danger
B customer
C business owner
D equipment in public places
3. Photos that you might have found down the back of your sofa are now big business!
In 2005, the American artist Richard Prince’s photograph of a photograph, Untitled (Cowboy), was sold for $ 1, 248, 000.
Prince is certainly not the only contemporary artist to have worked with so-called “found
photographs”—a loose term given to everything from discarded(丢弃的) prints discovered in a junk shop to old advertisements or amateur photographs from a stranger’s family album. The German artist Joachim Schmid, who believes “basically everything is worth looking at”, has gathered discarded photographs, postcards and newspaper images since 1982. In his on-going project, Archiv, he groups photographs of family life according to themes: people with dogs; teams; new cars; dinner with the family; and so on.
Like Schmid, the editors of several self-published art magazines also champion (捍卫) found photographs. One of them, called simply Found, was born one snowy night in Chicago, when Davy Rothbard returned to his car to find under his wiper(雨刷) an angry note intended for someo ne else: “Why’s your car HERE at HER place?” The note became the starting point for Rothbard’s addictive publication, which features found photographs sent in by readers, such a poster discovered in our drawer.
The whole found-photograph phenomenon has raised some questions. Perhaps one of the most difficult is: can these images really be considered as art? And if so, whose art? Yet found photographs produced by artists, such Richard Prince, may riding his horse hurriedly to meet someone? Or how did Prin ce create this photograph? It’s anyone’s guess. In addition, as we imagine the back-story to the people in the found photographs artists, like Schmid, have collated (整理), we also turn toward our own photographic albums. Why is memory so important to us? Why do we all seek to freeze in time the faces of our children, our parents, our lovers, and ourselves? Will they mean anything to anyone after we’ve gone?
In the absence of established facts, the vast collections of found photographs give our minds an opportunity to wander freely. That, above all, is why they are so fascinating.
（1）The first paragraph of the passage is used to _________.
A remind readers of found photographs
B advise reader to start a new kind of business
C ask readers to find photographs behind sofa
D show readers the value of found photographs
（2）According to the passage, Joachim Schmid _________.
A is fond of collecting family life photographs
B found a complaining not under his car wiper
C is working for several self-published magazines
D wondered at the artistic nature of found photographs
（3）The underlined word “them” in Para 4 refers to __________.
A the readers
B the editors
C the found photographs
D the self-published magazines
（4）By asking a series of questions in Para 5, the author mainly intends to indicate that
________.
A memory of the past is very important to people
B found photographs allow people to think freely
C the back-story of found photographs is puzzling
D the real value of found photographs is questionable
（5）The author’s attitude towards found photographs can be described as _________.
A critical
B doubtful
C optimistic
D satisfied
4. Wind farms have been considered as the way to fight global warming, but a new study suggests they could actually heat the planet up.
The study found that the US would get warmer if the number of turbines(涡轮机）were increased markedly. Researchers say they'll require much more land than previously thought, needing five to 20 times more space than earlier studies have suggested. And winds created by vast fields of turbines could mix warm and cool air, which makes the surface quite warm . Despite the potential drawbacks, however, the researchers argue wind energy still makes more sense for the environment than fossil fuels. Study coauthor and Harvard University scientist Professor David Keith argued that, when it comes to energy production, there is no free lunch. "Wind beats coal by any environmental measure, but that doesn't mean that its effects can be ignored. We must use fewer fossil fuels to stop carbon production. In doing so, we must make choices between various low-carbon technologies , all of which have some environmental effects , " he said.
More than ten previous studies have now observed local warming caused by US wind farms. Researchers suggested that solar power offers a less damaging energy source in the fight against climate change. In terms of temperature difference per unit of energy generation, solar power has about 10 times less effect than wind, and the solar power energy is mature in a wide range of fields. But there are other considerations. For example, solar farms are dense(密集的）, while the land between wind turbines can be co-used for agriculture.
Tidal power is an environmentally-friendly energy source. In addition to being a renewable energy, it does not give off any climate gases and does not take up a lot of space . However , there are currently very few examples from real tidal power plants and their effects on the environment. Also, it is important to realize that the methods for generating electricity from tidal energy are relatively new technologies. It is projected that tidal power will be commercially profitable within2030 with better technology and larger scales.
（1）What is the purpose of the text?
A To introduce a study finding.
B To discuss the global warming problem.
C To prove the benefits of wind farms.
D To call attention to environmental protection.
（2）What is paragraph 2 mainly about ?
A The effects of global warming.
B The reason for using wind energy.
C The disadvantages of wind farms.
D The working principle of wind farms.
（3）What do Professor David Keith's words suggest?
A Producing energy is easier than before.
B Consuming energy damages the environment.
C Burning coal should be totally stopped.
D Developing low-carbon technologies is hard.
（4）Which is recommended considering the environment and practical use?
A Wind energy.
B Fossil fuel.
C Tidal power.
D Solar energy.
二、七选五
5. The average computer user has between 5 and 15 username or password combinations to log in different kinds of accounts． The feeling of confusion resulting from memorizing these login information has a name： password fatigue（疲劳）．
Having to remember so many different passwords is annoying， and it can also be dangerous． Because it is virtually impossible to remember a unique password for each of these accounts， many people leave handwritten lists of usernames and passwords on or next to their computers．（1）_______ While these practices make it easier to remember login information， they also make it easier for thieves to hack into accounts．
Single Sign﹣On （SSO） confirmation and password management software can help solve this problem． With SSO， users only need to remember one password to log in to the main system．（2）_______ SSO software is typically used by large companies， schools， or libraries．
（3）_______ If a user loses or forgets the password required to log in to SSO software， the user will then lose access to all of the applications linked to the SSO account．
Although most websites or network systems allow users to recover or change lost passwords by providing email addresses or answering a prompt （提示）， this process can waste time and cause further frustration． What is more， recovering a forgotten password is only a temporary solution．（4）_______
Some computer scientists have suggested computers rely on biometrics（生物测定学）．（5）_______The use of biometrics raises questions concerning privacy and can also be expensive to practice．
Software engineers and computer security experts are still searching for the cure to password fatigue． Until they find the perfect solution， however， everyone will simply have to rely on the password system currently in place．
A． It does not solve the larger problem of password fatigue
B． These software programs have been built into many major web browsers．
C． The problem with password management software makes users feel powerless．D． However， SSO confirmation and password management software also has disadvantages．
E． The SSO software then automatically logs the user in to other accounts within the system．
F． This is a method of recognizing human users based on unique traits， such as fingerprints， voice， or DNA．
G． Others solve this problem by using the same password for every account or using extremely simple passwords．
三、完形填空
6. The young woman entered the pool where an injured dolphin was swimming. Despite her fear, she felt strong wearing her new leg.
In her second grade, Maja _______ her cousin, Jasmina. After Jasmina’s death, Maja swore she would honor the little girl by _______ with a dolphin, an animal that both girls _______ .
“ Jasmina never got the chance to do it.” says Maja, now 32, “so I _______ that someday I’d do it
for her.”
In high school, Maja was _______ about sports. She even planned to become an athlete
_______ , in 1993, during the civil war in her home country, a bomb _______ her left leg.
After two years’ _______ in the U.S. , Maja received her first artificial leg, but _______ it didn’t fit well, walking for Maja was very painful. ________ , she managed to graduate from a local high school. Then after receiving a ________ from Saint Francis University, she got a job at an insurance firm and ________ started her own company.
To relax, Maja ________ often watch the dolphins play at an aquarium near her home. A young dolphin, Winter, who had lost its tail, caught her ________ . One day, Maja happened to see trainers ________ Winter with a high-tech tail. When they were done, Winter swam freely in the water Maja was ________ . She managed to find the Inventors of Winter’s tail. Within ten days, she had a new leg which freed her of the ________ that had troubled her for almost 16 years.
Now Maja was ready to keep her ________ . She went to the aquarium, lowered the pool and held out a hand to Winter, who approached ________ , then swam away. After a few minutes, the dolphin let Maja ________ its back. Finally, the two began to swim around the pool together. （1）
A lost
B visited
C rescued
D left
（2）
A talking
B living
C swimming
D surfing
（3）
A loved
B adopted
C possessed
D purchased
（4）
A pretended
B decided
C perfected
D agreed
（5）
A positive
B enthusiastic
C particular
D curious
（6）
A Undoubtedly
B Surprisingly
C Strangely
D Unfortunately
（7）
A took away
B took over
C cut down
D cut out
（8）
A study
B operation
C treatment
D experiment
（9）
A until
B because
C although
D if
（10）
A Otherwise
B Therefore
C Besides
D However
（11）
A scholarship
B degree
C prize
D notice
（12）
A gradually
B actually
C eventually
D naturally
（13）
A might
B should
C could
D would
（14）
A eye
B leg
C nose
D hand
（15）
A decorating
B guiding
C marking
D fitting
（16）
A inspired
B puzzled
C shocked
D amused
（17）
A worry
B sadness
C pain
D fear
（18）
A appointment
B promise
C record
D habit
（19）
A blind
B angrily
C gratefully
D cautiously
（20）
A strike
B cover
C touch
D wipe
四、用单词的适当形式完成短文
7. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

There is no doubt that Hawaii is one of the most popular places to visit in the world. The island has always been 【小题1】（attract） to tourists for its beaches and water sports, 【小题2】（especial） surfing and water skiing. 【小题3】（locate） in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is an ideal place for people 【小题4】（wish） to travel. Walking along the beaches, people often have 【小题5】 enjoyable and quiet time.
Actually, the scenery here is very different from the exciting beauty that attracted the first tourists to these islands 【小题6】（century） ago. Early tourists 【小题7】（find）the beautiful beaches and the waving palm trees, but there were no grand hotels like the ones we see today. The first people came to Hawaii nearly two thousand years ago, but skyscraper
hotels were only built in the last 25 years. Now the convenience of modern travel makes 【小题8】 possible for people to fly to Hawaii for a weekend 【小题9】 either Tokyo or San Francisco.
No matter 【小题10】 people come from, they really want to see the earliest beauty of Hawaii. They want to see the lovely beaches and the mountains, where they can enjoy a great view.
五、根据首字母填空
8. The president of our company announced the final vote: “Five to three in f________ of ending the business”. (根据首字母填空)
9. The solution to this dilemma has been for treasure hunters and archaeologists to c________ and work together. (根据首字母填空)
10. Raising fire prevention a________ is also important during the activities. (根据首字母填空)
11. I cannot make it blossom to delight me nor make it b________ fruit before its time. (根据首字母填空)
12. We guarantee to r________ your money if you’re not delighted with your purchase. (根据首字母填空)
13. Fred was her constant c________ for the last six years of her life. (根据首字母填空)
14. Time is s________ away but I could not even seize a second. (根据首字母填空)
15. The m________ of the students find TEENS to be informative and useful to their English study. (根据首字母填空)
16. Applicants for this position shall have a teaching c________.(根据首字母填空)
17. Dust and dirt soon a________ if a house is not cleaned regularly. (根据首字母填空)
18. He reminded me of what I would o________ have forgotten. (根据首字母填空)
19. The German government approved more f________ support for small and medium-sized enterprises in response to the economic crisis. (根据首字母填空)
20. Considering my physical conditions, my doctor has f________ me to eat too much sugar because it increases my risk of heart attacks and strokes. (根据首字母填空)
21. Due to the coronavirus, many foreign visitors who decide to prolong their stay in China, need go to the entry-exit Administration Department to apply for a visa e________.(根据首字母填空)
22. Cinderella was reminded to leave the palace before the clock s________ (根据首字母填空)
23. Claire has a wide circle of friends and a________ and Mrs baker is just one of them. (根据首字母填空)
24. It is reasonable to a________ that the economy will gradually improve in the later half of this year. (根据首字母填空)
25. Years may w________ the skin, but so long as you still receive messages of beauty, hope, cheer, courage and power, so long are you young. (根据首字母填空)
26. Educated, written by the American author Tara Westover, is an inspiring autobiography that I would like to r________ to you to read. (根据首字母填空)
27. Gu Shan is a must-see tourist d________ in Fuzhou. We can climb the mountain together if you pay me a visit. (根据首字母填空)
六、提纲类作文
28. 英语课上，老师要求就“Protecting wild animals” 进行分组讨论，请你写一篇小组发言稿，内容包括：
1. 保护野生动物的必要性；
2. 保护措施；
3. 发出呼吁。

注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Good morning,
everyone.__________________________________________________________________________________________
福建省福州某校2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题答案
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7. 【小题1】attractive
【小题2】especially
【小题3】Located
【小题4】wishing
【小题5】an
【小题6】centuries
【小题7】found
【小题8】it
【小题9】from
【小题10】where
8. favo（u）r
9. cooperate
10. awareness
11. breed
12. refund
13. companion
14. sliding
15. majority
16. certificate
17. accumulate
18. otherwise
19. forceful
20. forbidden
21. extension
22. struck
23. acquaintances
24. assume
25. wrinkle
26. recommend
27. destination
28. Good morning, everyone. Wild animals are close friends of human beings. Their existence makes the whole world lively and
colorful. We should protect wild animals because a lot of wild animals will become extinct. So it is high time that active and
effective measures should be taken.
As students, we can let more people know the importance of protecting wild animals and expose the illegal killing of wild
animals. We make an appeal to the public that more people study and publicize the information about wild animals and keep it
in mind that protecting animals is the duty of everyone. After all, protecting animals is protecting ourselves.。