学年山东省德州市高二上学期期末考试英语试题 Word版.docx

1、学年山东省德州市高二上学期期末考试英语试题 Word版德州市20202021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题 2021.2本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。注意事项：1.答第I卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.选出每小题答案后，用2B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框。3.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在试卷上无效。第I卷（满分95分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题.从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最 佳选项.并

2、标在试卷的相应位置.听完每段对话后.你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题 和阅读下一小题.每段对话仅读一遍。1. What did the man do?A. He visited a park. B. He ran at a red light. C. He parked illegally.2. Where is the man now?A. In the womans house. B. On the way to a bank. C. In a tea house.3. What will the woman agree?A. The plays need new actors.B. T

3、he background scenery is changed.C. The computer is helpful in design.4. What day is it today?A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday. C. Friday.5. Why is the woman calling the man?A. To express her thanks.B. To invite him to see Lewis.C. To confirm the appointment.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个

4、小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个 选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各 个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答6至7题。6. What does the man think the lady is doing there?A. Riding a bicycle. B. Buying a dress. C. Waiting for someone.7. What are the speakers talking about most probably?A. A painting. B. A

5、film. C. A book.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. How did the man feel?A. Frightened. B. Amused. C. Excited.9. How strong was the earthquake that happened in 1989?A. 4. 0. B. 7. 1. C. 8. 9.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where does the man s grandma live?A. In her old house. B. In a nursing house. C. In her grandson s ho 11.

6、What does the man s grandma do on Fridays?A. Play cards. B. See the doctor. C. Go to the beauty sale12. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers?A. Sister and brother. B. Good friends. C. Husband and wife.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What can an iPod do?A. Play music. B. Surf the Internet

7、. C. Use apps.14. What does the man say about apps?A. All of them are free of charge.B. Many people use them for convenience.C. They can be downloaded from iPod.15. Why does the woman call the man Mr. Apple”?A. She likes to name her friends fruits.B. His nickname on the Internet is Apple.C. He knows

8、 so much about Apple products.16. What does the woman mean finally?A. She cannot afford an Apple product herself.B. Her parents wont allow her to use a phone.C. The man may lend some money to her.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where did Whitney Houston first start singing?A. In nightclubs. B. In a school. C.

9、 In a church.18. What is Clive Davis?A. A producer. B. An actor. C. A singer.19. Which of the following is Whitney Houstons best-selling song?A. Greatest Love of All.B. I Will Always Love You.C. Saving All My Love for You.20. What do we know about Whitney Houstons death?A. She died at home at the ag

10、e of 48.B. People dont know the cause now.C. She died after a musical ceremony.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上 将该选项涂黑。AYou can pay a fortune to travel around the world. Or you can pay nothing at all. Here are some places youll never regret vi

11、siting that wont cost you a penny.The British Museum, London (U. K.)You need to go there to see the Egyptian mummies, the ancient Greek marbles and so many other treasures. Its open every day, and unlike most other attractions in England that cost an arm and a leg? its completely free.National Mall,

12、 Washington D. C. (U. S. A.)You can walk a pathway from the Lincoln Memorial to the severe Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the Washington Monument with other sights in between. Do you know you can go up in the elevator to the top of the Washington Monument? Tickets are free, but pay a small fee to rese

13、rve them in advance to avoid being disappointed.Notre Dame Cathedral ? Paris (France)This great treasure of the world simply cant be missed. The great stained-glass rose window alone is worth the visit. Admission is free every day, but youre welcome to leave a donation. There are also free tours a f

14、ew times each week. Youll pay extra for tours of the bell tower or the crypt. Tips： The Cathedral was greatly damaged by a massive fire in April 2019. Please visit notredamedeparis. fr/en/ for more information about future visits.National Museum of Ireland, Dublin and Mayo (Ireland)Want to see bog b

15、odies, gold ornaments, Viking artifacts and learn about rural Irish life? All four branches of this museum are free to visit, including museums devoted to archaeology, natural history, decorative arts and history and country life. The museum of country life in Turlough Park, Mayo, is devoted to Iris

16、h rural traditions, while the natural history museum is especially famous for its collection of insects.21. What does the author imply about most attractions in England?A. They are a little dangerous. B. The prices are often too high.C. Their exhibits are from abroad. D. They are all on free admissi

17、on.22. Where do you need to pay for a reservation?A. The Lincoln Memorial. B. The Notre Dame Cathedral.C. The top of the Washington Monument. D. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial.23. What can visitors do at the National Museum of Ireland?A. Collect as many special insects as they want to.B. Get more inf

18、ormation about the local rural customs.C. Get to know the story about its survival from the big fire.D. See the Egyptian mummies and the ancient Greek marbles.BThe moment I was born, I seemed to be part of a set, as if my twin brother David and I were a package deal. We faced constant comparisons in

19、 our physical appearance. People were always comparing our personalities and academic performances as well! These constant comparisons made me decide not to go to the same university as my twin brother.That is not to say we didnt have good academic experiences in the past or didnt get along. In elev

20、enth grade, we were placed in the same class. I recall arriving early to the first class and being a bit disappointed when I saw David already seated at his desk. It was hard to avoid comparisons when we were in the same class. However, we found that we actually worked well together, in our own way.

21、 We would argue about the best way to solve a problem and debate its answer. As the year went on, I noticed that our teacher kept moving us closer and closer together. Our argument was actually productive.However, we were two very different individuals. I was very involved in after-school activities

22、? while David had better test scores than I did. Im fond of writing while David enjoys playing computer games. I am currently studying English and French at McGill University, while David is studying computer science at Union College.Besides escaping comparisons, there have been other benefits to go

23、ing to different universities. The first one is that we are forced to talk to each other, as we no longer see each other every day. This is healthier for our relationship. The second? also the more important one, is that after having so many similar experiences together we can have our own experienc

24、es separate from one another. Going to a different university has benefited me thus far. It allows for more personal growth, and Im not attached to the label of being a twin.24. What did the author think about the constant comparisons?A. He was bored with them. B. He cared little about them.C. He tr

25、ied his best to study them. D. He forced himself to accept them.25. What was beneficial when the author was in the same class with David?A. Strict teachers. B. Productive arguments.C. Performing in his own way. D. Classmates ignoring the twins.26. Why does the author think it a wise choice to go to

26、a different university?A. He can escape arguing with David. B. He can avoid David in everyday life.C. He can be less dependent on David. D. He can pursue a personal experience.27. What question is the passage mainly intended to answer?A. Why did people like to compare me with my twin brother?B. What

27、 are the main benefits of being twin brothers at school?C. Why did I choose a different university with my twin brother?D. How can twin brothers get along well with each other at school?CFor the first time since local extinction in 1996, Nubian giraffes have returned to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve in

28、northeastern Uganda. Fifteen of this vitally endangered animals were moved over 400 km from Murchison Falls National Park in October 2019.The 11 female and 4 male giraffes are aged two to four： We chose younger giraffes because they have a longer reproductive lifespan, says Robert Aruho, a doctor of

29、 Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) , who let the move.Northern Uganda is home to Nubian giraffes. They have large, rectangular blotches (矩形斑点)set irregularly against a cream background. The lower legs are noticeably white and not patterned. Pian Upes grassy land held large numbers of giraffes in the 1

30、960s before conflict in the Karamoja region saw them hunted illegally. The habitat is perfect, and effective anti-hunting measures are now capable of supporting at least 700 individuals, explains Aruho.Nubian giraffes are Ugandas only giraffe species and most of them inhabit Murchison Falls. We cant

31、 have all our eggs in one basket, Aruho says, “We have a unique opportunity to act now to prevent them dying out.”Back in 2015, the UWA moved 15 Nubian giraffes from Murchison Falls to Lake Mburo National Park. After that, 9 of the 10 females quickly became pregnant. From a little over 300 Nubian gi

32、raffes in the mid 1990s in Uganda there are now about 1,650. A further 25 giraffes will move from Murchison to Pian Upe in October 2020.“In Uganda we continue to work closely with the UWA to increase numbers and populations of threatened Nubian giraffes. Boosting existing populations is vital for securing their future in the country, Aruho says.28. Why were younger giraffes moved to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve?A. They