学年陕西省商洛市高二第一学期期末教学质量检测英语试题 解析版.docx

1、学年陕西省商洛市高二第一学期期末教学质量检测英语试题 解析版陕西省商洛市2020-2021学年度第一学期高二期末教学质量检测英语试题一、阅读选择Four Great Destination Cities to Visit on a Vacation to AustraliaAdelaideAdelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is known for its beauty and outdoor natural areas, many of which are protected and preserved for the use of

2、the people that live there and those that visit there too. Adelaide has a number of popular attractions including attractive swimming beaches, an exciting nightlife, interesting shopping opportunities, great restaurants. and much more.CanberraThe city of Canberra dates back to 1913 when it was purpo

3、sefully built to be the capital of the nation of Australia. It has grown over time to not only be the location of the government of the nation, but also a city in its own right with a particular culture and atmosphere of its own. Canberra offers the chance to see the more official side of Australia

4、and learn a little bit about how the country was founded, formed, and how it developed.DarwinUnlike other major cities in Australia, Darwin is of the rather small size. Darwin sits in the north-central region of Australia, right on the Timor Sea. The lifestyle in Darwin has been described as laid ba

5、ck by many who have visited there before. A visit to Darwin is a visit to one of Australias truly unforgettable cities.SydneyThe most famous, most traveled to, and most popular city in all of Australia is the city of Sydney. Sydney sits on the shores of Sydney Harbour and is an exciting city that of

6、fers an unbelievable experience to those travelers. Sydney has been the main point of tourism in Australia for decades and it will continue to be that so long as it keeps offering the amazing experiences that it does right now.Travel to Australia with Travelocity, get discounts on www. couponcodes,

7、com.1What can visitors learn about in Canberra?AAn exciting art show. BThe outdoor natural areas.CThe development of AustraliA DThe attractive swimming beaches.2What is Darwin special for compared with the other three places?AIts size. BIts history.CIts position. DIts attractions.3Which city attract

8、s the most tourists?AAdelaide. BCanberrA CDarwin. DSydney.【答案】1C2A3D【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了澳大利亚四个适合度假的著名旅游城市各自的优势。1细节理解题。根据第二段“The city of Canberra dates back to 1913 when it was purposefully built to be the capital of the nation of Australia. It has grown over time to not only be the location of the gov

9、ernment of the nation, but also a city in its own right with a particular culture and atmosphere of its own. Canberra offers the chance to see the more official side of Australia and learn a little bit about how the country was founded, formed, and how it developed.(堪培拉市可以追溯到1913年，当时它被特意建造为澳大利亚的首都。随

10、着时间的推移，它不仅是国家政府的所在地，而且是一个拥有自己独特的文化和氛围的城市。堪培拉提供了一个机会来了解澳大利亚官方的一面，了解这个国家是如何建立、形成和发展的) ”可知，游客在堪培拉可以了解到澳大利亚的发展。故选C项。2细节理解题。根据第三段“Unlike other major cities in Australia, Darwin is of the rather small size.(与澳大利亚其他主要城市不同，达尔文的面积很小)”可知，达尔文与其他三个城市不同的是面积比较小。故选A项。3细节理解题。根据第四段“The most famous, most traveled to,

11、 and most popular city in all of Australia is the city of Sydney. (悉尼是澳大利亚最著名、旅游最多、最受欢迎的城市)”可知，悉尼是吸引游客最多的城市。故选D项。 A 9-year-old girl from Ohio is making a big difference to the lives of children throughout the United States who are hospitalized. I recently met with Sarah Tryon at her home in Montvill

12、e Township to learn more about her nonprofit organization, Help Me Color A Rainbow.In 2016, Sarah was admitted to Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital in Cleveland because of an illness. She was bored during her stay and wanted to color a picture. “I requested crayons but there were none available,

13、” said Jackie Tryon, Sarahs mother. She was told that there were not enough crayons for all the children in the hospital. Because of germs, used crayons were not passed from one patient to another. “I wanted to color a rainbow, but I couldnt,” Sarah explained. “I didnt want other kids like me to hav

14、e that same experience.”Sarah told her parents that when she got better, she was going to come back to the hospital and bring a bunch of crayons for the kids. Her parents thought that they would buy a few crayons and drop them off, but Sarah had a bigger vision. “We got the community involved by set

15、ting up crayon drop-off locations at fire departments, schools, and shops,” Sarah said. Word spread on Facebook, and then a Cleveland news channel picked up the story. Sarah soon earned the nickname “The Crayon Girl”.Sarahs parents helped turn her vision into a nonprofit organization, Help Me Color

16、A Rainbow. An annual charity golf tournament is now held to raise money for additional crayons. Up to now, “The Crayon Girl” has donated more than 49, 000 boxes of crayons to childrens hospitals. “Many people believe that kids cant make a difference in the world,” Jackie Tryon said. “But Sarah did.

17、Sarah has made 49, 000 differences.4Why did Sarah want to color a rainbow?ATo surprise her parents.BTo do something interesting.CTo teach other kids to do like this.DTo collect money for additional crayons.5What can we learn about Sarahs mother from the last paragraph?AShe gets interested in drawing

18、.BShe is proud of her daughter.CShell take part in golf tournament.DShe makes a difference in the world.6Which of following best describes Sarah?AHumorous. BAdaptable.CCaring. DHard-working.7What is the best title for the text?AThe Crayon Girl BGive Me More LoveCHelp Me Color a Rainbow DSarah and He

19、r Interesting Ideas【答案】4B5B6C7A【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个名叫Sarah的女孩，成立了非盈利组织Help Me Color A Rainbow，给美国住院儿童捐赠蜡笔的事情。4细节理解题。根据第二段关键句“She was bored during her stay and wanted to color a picture.”（她在住院期间很无聊，想给一幅画上色。）和“I wanted to color a rainbow, but I couldnt,” Sarah explained.”（Sarah解释说：“我想给彩虹上色，但我不能做。）可知，

20、Sarah想给一幅画上色，因为她在住院期间很无聊，想做一些有趣的事，而这幅画指代的是下文提到的彩虹。由此可知，Sarah想要给彩虹上色是因为她想做一些有趣的事。故选B项。5推理判断题。根据最后一段关键句“Many people believe that kids cant make a difference in the world,” Jackie Tryon said. “But Sarah did. Sarah has made 49, 000 differences.”（Jackie Tryon说：“许多人认为孩子们不能改变世界，但Sarah做到了。Sarah对49, 000个孩子的生

21、活产生了影响。”）可知，Jackie Tryon认为Sarah改变了世界，对很多孩子的生活产生了影响，她为Sarah的行为感到骄傲。根据上文可知，Jackie Tryon是Sarah的母亲。由此可推断出，在最后一段我们能从Sarah的母亲的话中得知她为女儿感到骄傲。故选B项。6推理判断题。根据第一段关键句“A 9-year-old girl from Ohio is making a big difference to the lives of children throughout the United States who are hospitalized.”（一个来自俄亥俄州的9岁女孩正

22、在给全美国住院儿童的生活带来巨大的改变。）和最后一段关键句“Up to now, “The Crayon Girl” has donated more than 49, 000 boxes of crayons to childrens hospitals.”（截至目前，“蜡笔女孩”已向儿童医院捐赠了超过49, 000盒蜡笔。）可知。Sarah为了实现住院儿童能够画画的愿望，成立了非盈利组织，向儿童医院捐赠了超过49, 000盒蜡笔，给全美国住院儿童的生活带来巨大的改变。由此可推断出，Sarah是一个懂得关心他人的孩子，“Caring”意为“关心他人的，体贴人的”。故选C项。7主旨大意题。根据

23、文章内容及第一段关键句“A 9-year-old girl from Ohio is making a big difference to the lives of children throughout the United States who are hospitalized.”（一个来自俄亥俄州的9岁女孩正在给全美国住院儿童的生活带来巨大的改变。）可知，文章主要介绍了一个名叫Sarah的女孩，成立了非盈利组织Help Me Color A Rainbow，给美国住院儿童捐赠蜡笔的故事。再结合倒数第二段关键句“Word spread on Facebook, and then a Cle

24、veland news channel picked up the story. Sarah soon earned the nickname “The Crayon Girl”.”（消息在Facebook上传播开来，然后Cleveland的一个新闻频道报道了这个故事。Sarah很快就赢得了“蜡笔女孩”的绰号。）可知，因为Sarah的善举，她赢得了“蜡笔女孩”的绰号。由此可知，本文介绍的是“蜡笔女孩”Sarah的故事，“The Crayon Girl”能够概括文章主要内容。故选A项。 Set in the rosy sandstone desert of northeastern Arizon

25、a, Canyon de Chelly National Monument is filled with paradox (悖论), because although the ruins are vast, they give us more questions than answers. Home of a large population, the settlement at Canyon de Chelly seems to have been abandoned almost overnight, for no apparent reason.Archaeologists (考古学家)

26、 have found that people lived in Canyon de Chelly for longer than they lived in almost any other place in early America. Filled with beauty, the national monument covers 131 square miles, including the canyons of the de Chelly, del Muerto, and Monument River. With steep canyon walls and rushing rive

27、rs, this is an excellent place to explore cool spots on the canyon floors.Most park guests arrive by car and begin their visit at the overlooks on South Rim Drive or North Rim Drive. The changes of altitude in the monument are truly dramatic with thousands of feet drops. For example, the highest par

28、k overlook is at 7, 000 feet while the visitors center is at 5, 500 feet. On the South Rim Drive, youll find the White House Ruin is located in a long, low cave in a rocky face. While hiking the White House Ruin Trail, be on the lookout for wildflowers and rock art. For a fun side trip, head to the

29、Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, home to 700 different plant species, including many gorgeous wildflowers.In nearby Chinle, Arizona, you can arrange for special park guides. The weather can be unpredictable here, so always carry a raincoat with you, prepared for sudden afternoon showers. Gen

30、erally, the spring and fall are the best limes to visit. Summer is hot and dry, and winter is cold, and snowy. In the fall, be particularly aware of thunderstorms that can blow in quickly.8How do people feel when seeing Canyon de Chelly National Monument?AThrilled BRegretful.CPuzzled. DDisappointed.

31、9What is the third paragraph mainly about?AWays to get to Canyon de Chelly.BPlant species of Canyon de Chelly.CDifferent overlooks between two parks.DThe scenery of Canyon de Chelly National Monument.10What should visitors pay special attention to in Chinle?AThe company of special guides.BThe sudden

32、 drop of temperature.CThe unexpected arrival of rain.DThe arrangement of visiting process.11From which is the text probably taken?AA biology textbook. BA travel brochure.CA health magazine. DA research paper.【答案】8C9D10C11B【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了位于亚利桑那州东北部的玫瑰色砂岩沙漠中，峡谷deChellly国家纪念碑忽然之间被遗弃使人很迷惑，但是峡谷中很多美丽的景象值得人们欣赏。8推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Home of a large population, the settlement at Canyon de Chelly seems to have been abandoned almost