学年四川省眉山市高二上学期期末考试英语试题解析版.docx

1、学年四川省眉山市高二上学期期末考试英语试题解析版四川省眉山市2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分 阅读理解(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和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AChicago Botanic Garden Events Midwest Fruit ExplorersMarch 31-April 10, 1-4 pmThe Midwest Fruit Explorers presents this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions

2、 on how to grow fruit trees. Midwest Daffodil Society ShowApril 22-28, 10 am-4:30 pm The Midwest Daffodil Society Show features hundreds of daffodils on display that will be judged by the society. The show includes floral(花卉的) design and photography competitions. Ikebana International ShowMay 11-19,

3、 9 am-3: 30 pm (Saturday & Sunday only)The Ikebana International Society presents an exhibition of traditional Japanese flower arranging. Gardeners of the North Shore Show & SaleThe Gardeners of the North Shore host this annual show.June 27-30, 9 am-4:30 pmThis show includes a judged exhibition with

4、 more than 500 entries of anything a home gardener can grow, including flowers, vegetables, herbs, and houseplants.Service animalsService animals are welcome. No pets please.Electronic Convenience Vehicles(ECVs)They are available for rent in the Visitor Center on an unreserved, first-come-first-serv

5、ed basis. The following fees apply: members: $15, 1 nonmember $20. ECVs will not be rented for indoor use.WheelchairsWheelchairs are available free at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center.Daily Hours: 8 am-7 pm Garden View Cafe: 8 am-4 pm Garden Shop: 10 am-4 pm1. What can you do at Midwest Fr

6、uit Explorers?A. Design flower patterns.B. Learn about fruit tree planting.C. Take part in its photography competition.D. Buy some fruit at a good price.2. At which show can you enjoy traditional Japanese flowers?A. Midwest Fruit Explorers.B. Midwest Daffodil Society Show.C. Ikebana International Sh

7、ow.D. Gardeners of the North Shore Show Sale.3. What service can visitors enjoy in the garden?A. They can rent ECVs for indoor use.B. They can visit the garden with their pets.C. They can have free coffee from 8 am to 4 pm.D. They can use free wheelchairs if they need to.答案1. B 2. C 3. D解析本文是一篇应用文，主

8、要介绍了芝加哥植物园的四个展览的具体信息。1题详解细节理解题。根据Midwest Fruit Explorers这一标题下“The Midwest Fruit Explorers presents this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to graft and care for fruit trees.( 中西部水果探险家介绍了动手操作的工作坊，并逐步说明如何嫁接和照顾果树。)”这句话可知，这个展览主要介绍了如何种植果树。故此题选B。2题详解细节理解题。根据Ikebana International Show

9、这一标题下的 “The Ikebana International Society presents an exhibition of traditional Japanese flower arranging.(宜家国际协会举办了一次传统日本插花展览)”这句话可知，在Ikebana International Show展览可以欣赏到日本传统花卉。故此题选C。3题详解细节理解题。根据Wheelchairs部分的“Wheelchairs are available free at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center.( 轮椅可在游客中心的服务台免

10、费使用。) ”这句话可知，游客在园内，如果需要，他们可以使用免费轮椅。故此题选D。BI was born with bad eyesight. At high school I couldnt read the blackboard. By the time I got to the university of Bath to study Chemistry it had got to the point where I couldnt really see images at all, only the difference between light and dark. And a few

11、 years later, once I was in the first year of my PhD, I was almost completely blind.But climbing is my great passion. I started climbing when I was young. My dad taught me everything about climbing. When I was 11, I led my first climbing route outside. People are usually amazed when they discover th

12、at not only do I climb, but I also lead climbs.At university I joined the Mountaineering Club and was able to climb much more frequently. We had regular trips to indoor walls and weekends away outdoors. I developed a great circle of climbing friends and went on several trips to Europe. After these I

13、 started Alpine climbing and ice climbing, too.When my sight dropped to a level where I could no longer read, I thought I might have to give up leading. But I never thought I would stop climbing. I just learnt to adapt with the support of my friends.People often ask me, “Why rock climbing? It doesnt

14、 seem like a good activity for a blind person.”But when I think about the danger, crossing the road is far more dangerous, and also, its something where Im not in control.Its quite possible that I wouldnt be such a good climber if I werent blind. If I didnt have these challenges, it wouldnt focus me

15、. That determination is built through my disability.When I reach the top of a climb, I dont get to appreciate the view, but the feeling of achievement is extremely good.Climbing is a way to prove my way of thinking in life which is that Im not disabled, I m blind and able.4. When the author went to

16、university, he .A. couldnt read the blackboard B. couldnt figure out light and darkC. nearly couldnt see images D. was almost blind5. What did the author do when he couldnt read?A. He thought about quitting climbing.B. He learnt to adapt with others help.C. He continued leading climbs.D. He went on

17、several trips to Europe.6. What can we learn from the passage?A. The author started climbing at the age of 11.B. The author began ice climbing when he got his PhD.C. The author is afraid of crossing the road.D. The author views blindness in a positive way.7. Which can best express the main idea of t

18、his passage?A. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.B. All things are difficult before they are easy.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. The eye is blind if the mind is absent.答案4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A解析本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者喜爱攀登，尽管已经失明，但他依旧追寻自己的喜爱成为了一名登山好手的故事，并呼吁人们只要勇于追寻内心所向往的事物就会成功。4题详解细节理解题。根据文章第一段

19、“By the time I got to the university of Bath to study Chemistry it had got to the point where I couldnt really see images at all, only the difference between light and dark.(我到巴斯大学学习化学的时候，我已经完全看不到图像了，只有光和暗的区别)”可知，作者在上大学时几乎看不见图像。故选C项。5题详解细节理解题。根据文章第四段“When my sight dropped to a level where I could no

20、 longer read, I thought I might have to give up leading.(当我的视力下降到不能再阅读的水平时，我想我可能不得不放弃引导)”以及“I just learnt to adapt with the support of my friends.(我只是在朋友的支持下学会了适应)”可知，当作者不能阅读时，他在别人的帮助下学会了适应。故选B项。6题详解推理判断题。根据文章倒数第三段“Its quite possible that I wouldnt be such a good climber if I werent blind. If I didn

21、t have these challenges, it wouldnt focus me. That determination is built through my disability.(如果我不是盲人，很可能就不会成为这么好的登山好手。如果没有这些挑战，我就无法集中精力。这种决心是通过我的残疾建立起来的)”可判断，作者能够以积极的方式看待失明。故选D项。7题详解主旨大意题。根据文章倒数第一段“Climbing is a way to prove my way of thinking in life which is that Im not disabled, I m blind and

22、 able.(攀岩是证明我的生活思维方式的一种方式我不是残疾人，我是盲人，我是能人)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了作者喜爱攀登，尽管已经失明，但他依旧追寻自己的喜爱成为了一名登山好手的故事，呼吁人们只要勇于追寻自己内心所向往的事物就会成功。由此可知，Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.(心之所愿，无事不成)能最好地表达这篇文章的中心思想。故选A项。CWhen homework and tests keep you up late at night, you may plan to make up for your lost sleep duri

23、ng the weekends. But is it useful?A study published in the journal Current Biology shows that the habit of sleeping in on weekends doesnt fix the damage that has been done by a lack of sleep during the week. Even worse, it may damage your health.In the study, which was conducted over 10 days, 36 hea

24、lthy young men and women with different sleep requirements were divided into three groups. The first group were asked to sleep nine hours a night and the second group five hours a night. The members of the third group slept for five hours on weekdays but rested as long as they wanted on the weekend.

25、The researchers found that people who lacked sleep ate more snacks and gained weight quickly. However, this wasnt the case for the first group.That could be partially due to the shifting of the biological clock and changes to certain body hormones, especially hunger hormones. In order to catch up on

26、 their sleep during weekends, people in the third group would eat later as a habit. So their biological clocks shifted, which also changed the production of hunger hormones.“The hormone leptin(瘦素) decreases appetite(胃口), while the hormone ghrelin(饿素) increases appetite,” explained US researcher Vsev

27、olod Polotsky. “Sleep shortage causes leptin to drop and ghrelin to rise, so youre hungry and eat more.”And even if they tried to sleep for as long as they wanted to during weekends, according to researchers, it was still not enough because they found it difficult to fall asleep.Moreover, short and

28、insufficient sleep schedules will lead to an inability to change blood sugar and increase the risk of metabolic(新陈代谢) disease in the long term.8. Which of the following is true about the study?A. Participants were divided into two groups.B. Researchers studied 36 children and adults.C. It lasted for

29、 more than two weeks.D. Each group follow different sleep requirements.9. What does the underlined word “shifting” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A. increasing B. lacking C. changing D. shortening10. Why may people without enough sleep eat more?A. They need to create more energy.B. There is less lepti

30、n in their bodies.C. They have a lower blood sugar.D. Their bodies produce less hormones.11. What can be a suitable title for this passage?A. Appetite Affects our Sleep QualityB. Sleeping in Causes Weight LossC. Catching up on Sleep Harms Our BodyD. Men and Women Sleep Differently答案8. D 9. C 10. B 1

31、1. C分析这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了发表在当代生物学杂志上的一项研究表明，周末睡懒觉的习惯并不能弥补工作日睡眠不足造成的损害。更糟糕的是，它可能会损害你的健康。详解8.细节理解题。根据第三段中“The first group were asked to sleep nine hours a night and the second group five hours a night. The members of the third group slept for five hours on weekdays but rested as long as they wanted on the w

32、eekend.”可知，第一组每晚睡9个小时，第二组每晚睡5个小时。第三组的成员在工作日睡5个小时，但是在周末想睡多久就睡多久。所以参与的三组人员的睡眠要求不一样。选项D与文意相符。故选D。9.词句猜测题。根据下文中“ changes to certain body hormones, especially hunger hormones.”可知，某些身体荷尔蒙的变化，尤其是饥饿荷尔蒙。结合and，可以推测，此处与下文在意义上为并列关系，画线词应与changes 意思相近，所以此处指生物钟的改变。选项C符合题意。故选C。10.细节理解题。根据倒数第三段最后一句“Sleep shortage causes leptin to drop and ghrelin to rise, so youre hungry and eat more.”可知，睡眠不足导致瘦素