湖北省荆州中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题及答案

荆州中学 2019 级高二年级上学期期末考试英语试题
第一节（共15 小题; 每小题 2.5 分，满分37.5 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。

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As an old saying in China goes, “The days of the Sanjiu period are the coldest days.” “ Sanjiu period”, which is in Minor Cold (小寒), refers to the third nine-day period (the 19th to the 27th day)
after the day of the Winter Solstice (冬至). There are many different customs related to Minor Cold in China. Eating hotpot
During Minor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.
Eating huangyacai
In Tianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fit for frying, roasting and braising.
Eating glutinous rice (糯米饭)
According to tradition, the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese people add some fried preserved pork, sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice. Eating vegetable rice In ancient times, people in Nanjing took Minor Cold quite seriously, but as time went by, the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However, the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is incredibly delicious. Among the ingredients (原料), aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausages and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.
1.What do we know about Minor Cold?
A.It lasts twenty-seven days.
B.The Sanjiu period is in this period.
C.It refers to the Winter Solstice.
D.It marks the first day of winter.
2.How do the Cantonese eat glutinous rice?
A.They fry and toast it.
B.They eat it for dinner.
C.They steam it with soy sauce.
D.They mix it with many other things.
3.This text may be taken from the column of a newspaper.
A.travel B．culture C．fashion D．science
B
Every week, two converted blue buses packed with children’s books carefully drive along the streets of Kabul, avoiding areas where deadly explosions are common. These travelling libraries stop off at schools in different parts of the city, delivering a wealth of reading material directly to youngsters who have limited access to books.
“A lot of schools in our city don’t have access to something as basic as a library,” says Freshta Karim, a 27-year-old Oxford University graduate who was inspired to start Charmaghz, a non-profit organization, in her home city having grown up without many books herself. “We were trying to understand what we could do to promote critical thinking in our country.”
While for many people a bus or train journey presents a rare opportunity to get stuck into a book, in some
cities public transport is being used as means of getting books to communities that need them most. Afghanistan, for example, has one of the world’s lowest literacy rates, with only three in 10 adults able to read, according to UNESCO. The majority of public schools in Kabul do
not have libraries and the city’s libraries do not offer many children’s books. For Karim, buses were a cost-effective, efficient way to get books to children.
Charmarghz rents them from a state-owned bus company. “We go to nearby schools,” she says. “We try to stop inside communities rather than on the main streets where explosions often happen.” The organization is funded by donations from local business and communities, and also rents a third bus that acts as a mobile cinema. Over 600 children visit the buses each day to read, socialize and play games. “They are often very
excited,” she says. “Our biggest challenge is that so many children want to come inside the bus, but we can’t have all of them in one day.”
4.Why does Freshta Karim set up the organization?
A.To raise money for the poor.
B.To recycle abandoned buses.
C.To build libraries for the local schools.
D.To offer the children more reading opportunities.
5.What is special about Charmarghz?
A.It’s funded by UNESCO.
B. It’s a state-owned organization.
C. It buys buses from a company.
D. It aims to inspire critical thinking.
6.What is the most urgent problem for Charmarghz?
A.Deadly explosions.
B. Poor public transport system.
C. Shortage of travelling libraries.
D. Lack of support from the government.
7.Which of the following best describes Freshta Karim?
A.Caring and courageous.
B. Humorous and ambitious.
C. Demanding and enthusiastic.
D. Honest and hardworking.
第二节（共5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分12.5 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

Being addicted to alcohol is harmful, which ruins your life, career and family. The following are several tips for helping people stop drinking.
First Step
The first step to stop drinking is to know why you want to stop drinking. Make a list of reasons for stopping drinking alcohol. 36 It would be better to display it in several places like on your fridge door and in your handbag to increase chances.
Reduce Drinking Alcohol Gradually
If you're a heavy drinker for a long time, it may not be possible for you to put a full stop to drinking within one day. 37 In addition, fix a date for a final complete stop.
Talk to Your Doctor
Alcohol addiction is a disease, and may have caused a few chemical changes in your body system. It might have affected your important organs such as the liver, heart, kidneys, and so on.
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Join Support Groups
There are many support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous ( 互助协会). 39 They provide practical tips and suggestions based on their own experience.
Learn to Say a Firm NoFriends at drinking clubs may invite you to drink with reasons. 40 You should learn to stay active by developing new hobbies and interests and spending that alcohol drinking time with your family and friends.
A.Turn down their invitations with polite yet firm Nos.
B.Alcohol can influence people's health and how they act.
C.You can also look for a friend's help to complete the list.
ually, therefore, you need expert medical help for treatment.
E.The very best choice might be to drink less and then stop drinking gradually.
F.Their membership consists of previous alcohol addicts who have successfully given up their addiction.
G.For example, people may drink to deal with problems like boredom, stress and money troubles.
第一节（共15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分15 分）
Education is very close in my heart. My father grew up in a very small village in China. In those days, not many villagers could read. So, my father opened a night school to teach them how to read. With his help, many people learned to 41 their own names; with his help, many people learned to read newspapers for the first time; with his help, many women were able to 42 their
children how to read. As his daughter, I know what 43 means to the people, especially those
without it.
After generations of hard work, China has made achievements in education. I myself 44 that progress. Otherwise, I would never become a famous singer and a professor of music. I am following my father’s 45 to help continue China’s success story. I am truly 46 to work with the UN and do something about Global Education. I have visited many schools around the world. I’ve seen first-hand how much we can do for education.
Education is about women and girls. It is important for girls to go to school because they will become their children’s first teacher someday. But women still account for over half of the world’s poor population and 60%
of adults who can’t read. Education is of extreme importance in 47 such inequalities. Education is about equality. In poor countries and regions the number of school dropouts is 48 . We call for more educational 49 to these places. Education is about the young people. Young people are the future. Education is important because it not only gives young people 50 and skills but also helps them become 51 citizens.
As the UNESCO special envoy ( 特使) and a mother myself, my 52 to education for
all will never change. Many years ago my father made a small difference in his village. 53 , we can make a big difference in the world.
I was once asked about my Chinese 54 . I said I hope all children especially girls can have access to good education. I 55 one day education will no longer be a dream but areality enjoyed by every young woman on this planet.
41. A. remember B. pronounce C. write D. confirm
42. A. teach B. inform C. convince D. require
43. A. education B. contribution C. devotion D. civilization
44. A. contribute to B. approve of C. benefit from D. pass down
45. A. routine B. fashion C. suggestions D. footsteps
46. A. determined B. confident C. honored D. allergic
47. A. accepting B. tolerating C. handling D. evaluating
48. A. arbitrary B. ambiguous C. accurate D. astonishing
49. A. resources B. experiences C. qualifications D. materials
50. A. permission B. strength C. wealth D. knowledge
51. A. independent B. responsible C. intelligent D. capable
52. A. response B. commitment C. reaction D. attendance
53. A. Together B. Meanwhile C. Therefore D. Moreover
54. A. expectation B. vision C. dream D. imagination
55. A. promise B. believe C. convey D. sense
第二节（共10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分15 分）
Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help promote the development of material science and accelerate the invention of new materials, according to Chinese experts. “Many core technologies that need breakthroughs in China are related 56 the material science, and AI could help in these areas.” Zhao Zhongx ian, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), 57 won China’s top science award, said at a science forum 58 (open) in Dongguan, Guangdong Province. 59 (tradition) methods for material composition analysis are time-consuming and expensive. 60 takes an average of 10 years to develop materials and 20 years for production. With AI, the development and application cycle of new materials is expected 61 (short) by more than half.
Wang Weihua from the Institute of physics under CAS said AI is changing the way new materials are discovered. Through machine learning of material data, AI could outperform many material scientists 62 make a more efficient prediction of new materials. The fast development of AI also needs support from the material science. With emerging intelligent robots, wearable medical devices and IOT systems(物联网系统), future smart sensors 63 (require) good sensitivity, flexibility and stability.
AI and material science are 64 (close) related, and material research could offer a solution for AI–related sensitive components, Zhao said. As for 65 the future with AI technology will be like, let us wait and see.
第四部分写作（共两节；满分40 分）
第一节（满分15 分）
假定你是高中学生李华，代表自己班级，邀请Dr. Frost 给班级同学做一场关于“如何保持身心健康”的在线讲座。

请你写一封信，发出邀请。

要点：1. 时间，地点；
2.主题，可简述原因；
3.期望与感谢。

注意：1. 词数100 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Frost,
参考答案
听力
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阅读
21-23 BDB 24-27 DDCA 28-31 ACBD 32-35 DBBC 36-40 CEDFA
完型
40-45 CAACD 46-50 CCDAD 51-55 BBACB
语法填空
56. to 57. who 58. opened 59. Traditional 60. It
61. to be shortened 62. and 63. will require 64. closely 65. what
作文一（15 分）
Dear Forest,
I’m writing, on behalf of my class, to earnestly invite you to deliver an online lecture concerning students’ health issues between 4 p. m. and 5 p. m. next Friday.
We would be more than grateful if you could lecture on relevant approaches to improving our physical and psychological health, especially as many of us are exhausted and depressed due to
continuous efforts in study as well as suffering from inadequate sleep and exercise, eating disorder,
and feeling stressed out before exams.
It’ll be our great privilege to benefit from your expertise in health care. Looking forward to your
positive reply.
Yours Li Hua。