学年山东省德州市高二上学期期末英语试题 解析版.docx

1、学年山东省德州市高二上学期期末英语试题 解析版山东省德州市2020-2021学年高二上学期期末英语试题一、阅读选择 You can pay a fortune to travel around the world. Or you can pay nothing at all. Here are some places youll never regret visiting that wont cost you a penny.The British Museum, London (U. K.)You need to go there to see the Egyptian mummies, t

2、he 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, Washington DC(U. S. A)You can walk a pathway from the Lincoln Memorial to the severe Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the

3、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 reserve them in advance to avoid being disappointed.Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris (France)This great treasure of the world simply

4、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 few times each week. Youll pay extra for tours of the bell tower or the crypt. Tips: The Cathedral was greatly damaged by a ma

5、ssive 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 bodies, gold ornaments, Viking artifacts and learn about rural Irish life? All four branches of this museum are free to visit,

6、 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 Irish rural traditions, while the natural history museum is especially famous for its collection of insects.1What does the author

7、 imply about most attractions in England?AThey are a little dangerous. BThe prices are often too high.CTheir exhibits are from abroad. DThey are all on free admission.2Where do you need to pay for a reservation?AThe Lincoln Memorial. BThe Notre Dame Cathedral.CThe top of the Washington Monument. DTh

8、e Vietnam Veterans Memorial.3What can visitors do at the National Museum of Ireland?ACollect as many special insects as they want to.BGet more information about the local rural customs.CGet to know the story about its survival from the big fire.DSee the Egyptian mummies and the ancient Greek marbles

9、.【答案】1B2C3B【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四个国家的一些不用花什么钱就能参观、也永远不会后悔去的地方。1推理判断题。根据The British Museum, London (U. K.)中的“Its open every day, and unlike most other attractions in England that cost an arm and a leg, its completely free.(它每天都开放，而且不像英国大多数其他景点要花很多钱，它是完全免费的)”可推知，关于英国的大多数景点，作者暗示了那些景点的价格往往太高。故选B。2细节理解题。根据Na

10、tional Mall, Washington D. C. (U. S. A.)中的“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 reserve them in advance to avoid being disappointed.(你知道你可以乘电梯到华盛顿纪念碑的顶部吗？门票是免费的，但你要支付少量费用提前预订，以免失望)”可知，你需要为华盛顿纪念碑的顶部支付少量的预约费用。故选C项。3细节

11、理解题。根据National Museum of Ireland, Dublin and Mayo (Ireland)中的“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 Irish rural trad

12、itions, while the natural history museum is especially famous for its collection of insects.(博物馆的四个分馆都是免费参观的，包括考古、自然历史、装饰艺术、历史和乡村生活的博物馆。位于梅奥的Turlough公园的乡村生活博物馆致力于爱尔兰的乡村传统，而自然历史博物馆则因其收集的昆虫而特别出名)”可知，游客可以在爱尔兰国家博物馆获得更多关于当地乡村习俗的信息。故选B。 The moment I was born, I seemed to be part of a set, as if my twin br

13、other David and I were a package deal. We faced constant comparisons in 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

14、 have good academic experiences in the past or didnt get along. In eleventh 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. H

15、owever, we found that we actually worked well together, in our own way. 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 ver

16、y different individuals. I was very involved in after-school activities, 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 Col

17、lege.Besides escaping comparisons, there have been other benefits to going 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 ha

18、ving so many similar experiences together we can have our own experiences 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.4What did the author think about the constant compariso

19、ns?AHe was bored with them. BHe cared little about them.CHe tried his best to study them. DHe forced himself to accept them.5What was beneficial when the author was in the same class with David?AStrict teachers. BProductive arguments.CPerforming in his own way. DClassmates ignoring the twins.6Why do

20、es the author think it a wise choice to go to a different university?AHe can escape arguing with David. BHe can avoid David in everyday life.CHe can be less dependent on David. DHe can pursue a personal experience.7What question is the passage mainly intended to answer?AWhy did people like to compar

21、e me with my twin brother?BWhat are the main benefits of being twin brothers at school?CWhy did I choose a different university with my twin brother?DHow can twin brothers get along well with each other at school?【答案】4A5B6D7C【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者不喜欢别人把他自己和双胞胎兄弟作比较，所以决定读不同的大学。事实证明这样不仅有利于他们各自的发展，而且也能促进

22、他们之间的关系。4推理判断题。根据第一段中的“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.(人们也总是在比较我们的性格和学习成绩！不断的比较使我决定不和我的孪生兄弟上同一所大学)”可推知，作者对成长过程中的这种不断的比较感到厌烦。故选A。5细节理解题。根据第二段中的“We would arg

23、ue about the best way to solve a problem and debate its answer.(我们会争论解决问题的最佳方法和答案)”及“Our argument was actually productive.(我们的争论实际上很有成效)”可知，作者和大卫在同一个班级的好处是会产生有成效的争论。故选B。6细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Going to a different university has benefited me thus far. It allows for more personal growth, and Im not attached

24、to the label of being a twin.(到目前为止，上一所不同的大学使我受益匪浅。它允许更多的个人成长，我也不会被贴上双胞胎的标签)”可知，作者认为去不同的大学是一个明智的选择，因为他可以追求个人经历。故选D。7推理判断题。根据第一段中的“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 br

25、other.(人们也总是在比较我们的性格和学习成绩！不断的比较使我决定不和我的孪生兄弟上同一所大学)”及对做出这种决定的解释可知，这篇文章主要想回答“我为什么和我的双胞胎兄弟选择了一所不同的大学”。故选C。 For the first time since local extinction in 1996, Nubian giraffes have returned to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve in northeastern Uganda. Fifteen of this vitally endangered animals were moved over 400

26、 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 Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), who let the move.Northern Uganda is home to Nub

27、ian 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 1960s before conflict in the Karamoja region saw them hunted illegally. “The habit

28、at 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 have all our eggs in one basket,” Aruho says, “We have a unique opportunity t

29、o 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 giraffes in the mid 1990s in Uganda there are now about 1,650. A further 25 gir

30、affes 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.8Why were younger giraffes mo

31、ved to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve?AThey were in greater danger than the older.BIt was easier for them to adapt to a new habitat.CThey would reproduce more in future.DIt cost less to move younger giraffes there.9Why did the author say “return” in Para. 1?AThe local didnt support the movement at first.

32、BThe giraffes used to live in Pian Upe in the 1960s.CThe giraffes habitats were built a long time ago.DPeople moved all giraffes to escape local conflict.10What is the original intention of the move according to Aruho?AIts better for giraffes to live in different places.B700 giraffes is a point of what the reserve affords.CMeasures should be taken to stop local conflicts.DNubian giraffes look so attractive as to be hunted illegally