遼寧省鐵嶺市2020-2021學(xué)年高二英語下學(xué)期期末聯(lián)考試卷【含答案】

1、2020-2021學(xué)年度鐵嶺市高二期末聯(lián)考英語試卷本試卷分第I卷和第II卷兩部分，本試卷，考試時(shí)間100分鐘第I卷 聽力（略）第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）第一節(jié)（共15小題;每小題2. 5分，滿分37. 5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng),并在答題卡上 將該選項(xiàng)涂黑。AThe “happiest place on earth” is a top destination on many families bucket lists (人生目標(biāo)清單). But taking a vacation to Disney World can be dif

2、ficult to do on a budget. There are some considerations that you can make to reduce the cost of your Disney World vacation.1.Come PreparedPlan ahead so that you dont have to purchase a necessity at Disneyland that you could have brought from home. For example, check the weather so that you dont need

3、 to buy a raincoat or an umbrella.2.Buy Souvenirs in AdvanceDisney has influenced practically every industry, which makes it easy to find Disney items anywhere, from Walmart, Target, and your local grocery stores to department stores and Amazon. You can save a lot of money by purchasing items before

4、 your trip at these less expensive places than at Disneyland.3.Make an Autograph BookAn autograph book is seen as a must-have by many Disneyland enthusiasts and is a memory you can take home with you. These books can cost anywhere from $7.95 to $19.95 at the Disney Store and up to $30 for the latest

5、-and-greatest autograph book at Disneyland, such as the parks 60th anniversary edition. Other choices can get the job done for under $5. For example, you can buy a small photo album, cute pads or notebooks.4.Take Advantage of Discounts Offered to Special GroupsDisney offers a wide variety of discoun

6、ts, including for military service members, college students, teachers, and youth groups. If you think you might qualify for a special discount or group rate, call the Disneyland Resort to book tickets.21.WhereA.AtB.AtC.AtD.AtouA.AtB.AtC.AtD.AtA.AtB.AtC.AtD.At?A.At Amazon.B.At Disneyland.C.At Walmar

7、t.D.At department stores.22.How much do you pay for the parks 60th anniversary autograph book?A.$30.B.$19.95.C.$7.95.D.$5.23.Who can enjoy the low-priced tickets?A.All the young people.B.All the doctors.C.All the students.D.All the teachers.B Yu Chenrui, 29, is a maker of automata (機(jī)關(guān)人偶)in Chengdu,

8、Sichuan province. Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion(錯(cuò)覺)of being able to move on their own, The art form amazes me, because it combines various skills, from storytelling to mechanics, and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,” Yu says. His creations have ca

9、ught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors worldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy, Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China in Beijing.

10、It was like meeting a like-minded friend, Yu says, recalling the moment. As an art and design major, he began to learn the craft by himself and, with the support of his tutor, he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016, Yu landed a job at an advertising agency in Bei

11、jing. He stayed on at the company for three years because, at that time, he was not sure that he could make a living out of his hobby. While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics. Eventually, despite the jobs good salary, it was not enough to

12、make up for not following his true passion. Finally, in 2018, Yu quit his job and returned to Chengdu to open his automata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop, he planted blueberries, raspberries and cherries. He watered, weeded and added fertilizer(肥料)every day. Daily routi

13、nes helped me calm down and inspire my creativity, which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn, ” Yu says.Over time, Yus reputation grew and his business flourished (興旺).Many of Yus creations are built with a dash of wisdom, a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of rea

14、l life. Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed. It feels quite good to be fully devoted to automata creation and I am still searching for myself.24.What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.Yu is equipped with various skills. B.Yu is a person full of sense of hum

15、or.C.Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide. D.Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.25.Why did Yu quit his job in Beijing?A.He couldnt make a living out of it.B.He wanted to pursue his own dream.C.He missed his family in Chengdu.D.He thought he had a lot experience.26.According to Yu, what

16、 contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A.The fruits he grows.B.Success of his business.C.His devotion to the job.D.Observation from daily life.27.Which of the following can best describe Yus story?A.There is no end to learning.B.Great hopes make great man.C.Actions speak louder than wo

17、rds.D.Experience is the mother of wisdom.C14 days. Thats the time Chinese scientists took to identify the full genetic sequence of the novel coronavirus (新冠病毒) since its outbreak. It was shared with the WHO immediately, and has now become an important foundation for global researchers in the fight a

18、gainst the COVID-19. But first, let us turn the clock back 17 years, when it took months to identify the SARS virus. From months to 14 days, what changed? It turns out AI played an important part.The scientists first obtained bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid (支氣管擴(kuò)張灌洗液) samples from patients, isola

19、ted (分離) the DNA and RNA, then sequenced the genetic material by comparing them. AIs advantage is its ability to recognize patterns among a flood of data.Let me put it in a simple way. Sequencing the coronavirus genome (基因組) is similar to looking for a needle in a haystack (干草堆)-looking for genotype

20、s (基因型) with specific characteristics from a huge gene pool. Thats where search algorithm (算法), a branch of modern AI, comes in. Think of it as an efficient search engine, which can find the needle in the haystack. This search algorithm can shorten months-long genetic sequencing to weeks or even jus

21、t a few days. Combined with macro-genomic sequencing and a virus library, this AI technology can also be used in tracking virus mutation (突變).AI doesnt just support scientists. It can also help patients by improving the efficiency of diagnosis (診斷). China launched a Genomics Service, which can run m

22、ultiple virus gene comparisons and produce a detailed report within 60 seconds. This algorithm has been put into use in China and shared to the world for free.28.AIs advantage is that it can_.A.slow down the spread of coronavirusB.separate DNA from RNAC.identify specific genotypes rapidlyD.obtain sa

23、mples from patients quickly29.The search algorithm helps shorten the time of genetic sequencing by _.A.finding a needle in a haystackB.serving as a search engineC.combining with a virus libraryD.tracing virus mutation30.What do we know about the Genomics Service in the last paragraph?A.It has been w

24、idely used in the world.B.It is mainly based on blood test.C.It is used for fast diagnosis of COVID-19.D.It is used to track COVID-19 patients.31.Whats the best title of the passage?A.14 Days-China Made it!B.AI Assists in COVID-19 FightC.Search Algorithm, Best ChoiceD.Chinas Genomics ServiceDThe his

25、tory of the flying car is almost as old as that of powered flight itself. It started with the Curtiss Autoplane of 1917, an awkward-looking machine with removable wings. It never left the ground. Later machines made it into the skies but failed to take off commercially. Money is now pouring into fly

26、ing taxis. On March 30th Lilium, a German company that develops them, announced a merger with C, an acquisition company that values it at $3. 3 bn -a sign that investors think the business will fly. Thanks to better batteries and lightweight materials, some of them are ready to carry passengers. Up

27、to 300 firms are working on short-range battery-powered craft that take off and land vertically. Carmakers, tech companies and others are investing money into the field. The government is offering a glide path to certification. Americas Federal Aviation Administration is engaged in the process with

28、around 30 firms, says Natasha Santha of LEK, a consulting company. Midway between a cab and a helicopter, flying taxis have distinct advantages over both. Quiet electric motors allow them to operate frequent services. They require only a patch of concrete to land, unlike noisy helicopters, which fac

29、e severe operating restrictions in most cities. They can fly four or five times faster than a cab can drive and do not get stuck in traffic. Prices can be kept low by ride-sharing. Joby, based in California, says its five-seater machine will enter commercial service in 2024. The firm calculates the

30、initial cost of around $4 per person per mile may soon fall by 25%. A trip from Manhattan to JFK airport would then cost $30-40 per passenger. The real revolution will come when full autonomy takes out the cost of a pilot. Archer hopes to run such aircraft by 2028. They face fewer obstacles in the a

31、ir than earth-bound cars do on the road ；airliners mostly fly on autopilot as it is. Still, as one industry insider puts it, it is probably best to accustom passengers and regulators to airborne taxis before getting rid of the driver.32. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A. The flying car can date

32、back to the 1920：B. Investors see the potential of the business of the flying car C. The flying car never left the ground successfully in history D. A German company has launched a new flying car into the market33. What does offering a glide path in Paragraph 2 probably refer to？A. Giving the green

33、light B. Providing timely assistance C. Presenting legal guidance D. Conducting strict management34. Which of the following is the strength of flying taxis? A. Costing as little as cabs B. Saving passengers from the traffic jam C. Reducing air pollution D. Having no operating restrictions35. What ca

34、n be inferred about the flying taxis from the last paragraph？A. They will develop faster than cars B. Passengers will quickly get used to taking them C. The regulators will take measures to promote them D. Autopilot flying taxis will probably replace those with pilots第二節(jié)（共5小題;每小題2. 5分，滿分12. 5分）閱讀下面短

35、文，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為 多余選項(xiàng)。Think “art”. What comes to your mind? Is it sculptures in the Louvre, or Chinese painting in the Palace Museum? Or maybe, just maybe, its a dancing pattern of lights?The artworks by American artist Janet Echelman look like colorful floating clouds when lit up at

36、 night. Visitors can not only enjoy looking at them, they can also interact with them - literally. 36 Exhibits such as these are certainly new and exciting, but are they really art?Whatever your opinion, people have been expressing their thoughts through art with various tools and technologies for t

37、housands of years. Yet Michelangelo and others have been labelled as “artists” rather than “technicians”. 37Today, however, technological advances have led to a combination of art and technology. As a result, the art world is changing greatly. 38 Take for example one of Chinas most famous paintings,

38、 Along the River During the Qingming Festival. As this artwork is rarely on display, people have sometimes queued a long time for a chance to see it. Thanks to technology however, millions more people have been able to experience a digital version of it with 3D animation. 39Not only can we interact

39、with art, but also take part in its creation. With new technological tools at our fingertips, more and more people have created exciting new art forms, such as digital paintings and videos.However, such developments are making the line between art and technology less distinct. Is the artist the crea

40、tor of the art itself, or the maker of the technology behind it? 40But one thing is for sure - with so many artists exploring new possibilities, we can definitely expect the unexpected.A. Now art is more accessible to us than ever before.B. Where technology will take art next is anyones guess.C. Its

41、 not important whether they are artists or technicians.D. They do this by using their phones to change their colors and patterns.E. They watch as the different scenes change from daylight into nighttime.F. The art-tech combination is also changing our concepts of “art” and the “artist”.G. This means

42、 that art and technology have always been seen as two very separate things.第三部分 語言運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié)（共15小題;每小題1分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。Every year, many dolphins worldwide are captured(捕獲)and kept in small pools, performing for people, especially children. These dolphins are fed

43、 fish instead of having to 41 them. As a result, they start spending most of their time near the pool rather than underwater. They get out of shape and can no longer 42 long distances. It affects their 43 greatly, and has proved to have 44 consequences(后果).Thus comes the question, Should captive(被俘的

44、) dolphins be 45 ?Jeff Foster, a 55-year old expert, decided to help two captive dolphins, Tom and Misha, to reach their top physical 46 . Every day, he used to train the two dolphins to get used to their wild homes again. Twenty months later, Tom and Misha began to act like 47 dolphins and they wer

45、e set free back into the sea. 48 Tom and Misha lived in captivity for 4 to 5 years, they were able to adapt to the wild. It was 49 what Foster had hoped for. His dreams for the dolphins had finally come true and he knew that the dolphins would 50 in the wild.This program was a big success, but there

46、 have been others that failed. For example, another dolphin, Keiko, returned into the ocean in 2002, but 51 a year later because of all the misery(不幸) he 52 . The sudden environment change did not 53 him well.If people want to avoid these accidents, we must go to great lengths and put in the 54 to e

47、nsure it doesnt happen ever again. In fact, with virtual reality technology picking up, there can still be great ways to 55 kids with sea animals without having to capture dolphins.41.A.pick upB.hunt forC.look afterD.throw away42.A.seeB.diveC.jumpD.hear43.A.appetiteB.shelterC.lifestyleD.popularity44

48、.A.terribleB.potentialC.unexpectedD.indirect45.A.disturbedB.releasedC.protectedD.prohibited46.A.exerciseB.painC.appearanceD.condition47.A.wildB.cleverC.helplessD.harmless48.A.IfB.UnlessC.AlthoughD.Because49.A.hardlyB.exactlyC.possiblyD.awfully50.A.trainB.searchC.surviveD.produce51.A.diedB.escapedC.r

49、eturnedD.recovered52.A.led toB.brought upC.got overD.went through53.A.suitB.serveC.defendD.prepare54.A.tankB.timeC.waterD.effort55.A.inspireB.treatC.entertainD.change第II卷（滿分55分）英語知識運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分） 第二節(jié)（共10小題;每小題1. 5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面材料,在題后空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容（每空一詞）或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。What is the most popular communication too

50、l today? 56 your answer is or MSN, I must say you are a bit old-fashioned. Today, a new form of communication “WeChat”, which 57 (own) a Chinese name Weixin, is becoming the most influential text and useful tool all over the world.What advantages do WeChat have? First, WeChat is 58 relatively cheap

51、way of communication; that is 59 (say), it uses network traffic instead of telephone fare. Next, we can know what is going on at any time. And we can have 60 (easy) access(通道) to information available than other messaging tools.What roles does it play 61 our daily life? According to the latest repor

52、t, the registered(登記的) users on WeChat platform has topped 200 million and expanded its business to overseas market. Can you imagine that a mobile phone “app” is so 62 (attract) that it reaches 200 million users within 8 months? WeChat itself has become the most popular mobile chat application in th

53、e world. A large number of people have become WeChat alcoholic, which means they keep staring at the mobile phone all the time and cant live without 63 .However, while enjoying its great 64 (convenient), people should not ignore the danger of 65 (cheat), for information on WeChat is publicly known.第

54、四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分） 第一節(jié) 應(yīng)用文寫作 （滿分15分）假定你是李華,你的英國筆友Jack來信告訴你,他學(xué)習(xí)效率很低。請你給Jack回信,提供 一些你提高學(xué)習(xí)效率的方法。主要內(nèi)容包括:1. 安靜的學(xué)習(xí)地點(diǎn);2. 上課集中注意力(記筆記,回答老師問題);3. 適當(dāng)?shù)倪\(yùn)動(dòng)和休息。注意:1. 詞數(shù)80左右;2. 可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié),以使行文連貫。Dear Jack,I have received your letter_ _ Yours,Li Hua 第二節(jié) 讀后續(xù)寫（滿分25分）閱讀下面材料,根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。續(xù)寫的詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右。As a father, I was always seeking for opportunities to teach my son how to balance risk