高二英语期末试题

高二英语试题

本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分，满分120分，考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

注意事项:

1. 答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卡上。

2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。

第Ｉ卷

第一部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

The playing field is never fair or equal. Your skills and attitude play a major role in the outcome. Knowing what you can do to have an advantage can make the difference between success and failure.

My kids tell me it’s unfair to play with the big children. I tell them that’s right. Unfairness is a good thing. There is more to be gained by the effort when things seem unfair. It’s true that many things in the world are unfair. But unfair things usually benefit you. For example, the early bird catches the worm. It’s unfair that the bird that sleeps in misses out on breakfast but it’s nice to know that if it gets up early it’s sure to get the worm.

I always try to explain to my kids that complaining about how unfair something is will get them nowhere. Instead, make the most of it and get on the other side of it. Once you do that you are in the advantage. Above all, you have to focus on gaining that unfair advantage and in order to do that, build your inner strength. When you empower yourself you are gaining skills or abilities, confidence and self-esteem (自尊). You should look at your place in the world. You are creating your own story when you empower yourself.

You can build all the advantages that you need to live the life that you want. If you haven’t yet, you need to make a list of all the things you want to experience in your new life. This will help you focus on building advantages so that you never have to say that it’s Not Fair. When you do this then you will be able to realize that unfairness is a good thing and you will want to teach those around you to see unfairness in this way too.

21. What does the underlined phrase “sleeps in” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. Sleeps tight.

B. Sleeps badly.

C. Gets up late.

D. Stays up late.

22. What is the best way to deal with unfairness according to the author?

A. Just accept it.

B. Try to change it.

C. Simply ignore it.

D. Make good use of it.

23. What is the text mainly about?

A. The right attitude to unfairness.

B. The way to live a happy life.

C. Being patient enough to succeed.

D. Staying calm when treated badly.

B

Europe has a rich history and it is a good place to journey.

Paris

Paris, the heaven of fashion, culture and entertainment, is the most visited city in the world. It is also held as a numerous tourist destination due to the presence of the Eiffel Tower and several other historic buildings, museums and churches.

Rome

A talk about Europe is incomplete without a mention of Rome. Held as a place where one of the oldest civilizations of the world prospered（繁荣）, Rome is where you’d get to see numerous castles, palaces, ancient buildings, fountains, squares and beautiful parks. Several tourists come here especially to have a look at the Renaissance architecture that the buildings of this city boast.

Barcelona

Barcelona, a major city in Spain, is regarded among the 10 best beach cities of the world. The city’s coastline has cl ear waters and a mild climate which makes it a favorite destination among sun bathers. Besides that, Barcelona has a glorious past to show off. You must wander through its busy streets and take a look at the historic buildings, castles, churches, parks and museums.

Vienna

If you are a music lover and a steady devotee of Beethoven or Mozart, then a visit to Vienna is like going on a pilgrimage（朝圣）, this is because Vienna is the birthplace of these artists. You’d find their houses there and also find their me morial graves. Besides that, Vienna is known for castles, palaces, museums and historic monuments. If you are a devoted art lover, Vienna is the place for you. It has nearly a hundred museums devoted to art!

24. Which place has the most tourists in the world according to the passage?

A. Vienna.

B. Barcelona.

C. Rome.

D. Paris.