广东省茂名市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题 Word版含答案

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第一部分 阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

Four Best Cities to Visit in Winter

Cold rains, icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial. But here are four cities around the world that make for a great cold-weather destination ：

Prague, Czech Republic

With its snow-capped spires （尖顶）and winding streets, Prague is a fairytale city that remains relatively tourist-free in winter.

The amazing architecture looks even prettier under a sheet of snow, with one of the most beauti­ful areas being the old town, with its Romanesque vaults （拱顶）. Gas street lamps have been placed throughout the city center, adding a romantic color to evenings. Cafes here are ideal for escaping the bitter cold.

Salzburg, Austria

With its Christmas songs and traditional markets, this is a perfect city for a winter break. "Silent Night“ was performed for the first time in the church of Oberndorf on the border of Salzburg on Christ­mas Eve in 1818.

The city's main market is held in the shadow of Salzburg's Hohensalzburg Castle, but the one held in Mirabell Square is especially popular with food lovers who come to taste local food such as halusky ——pieces of dumpling mixed with fried bacon.

Tromso, Norway

Tromso is widely regarded as Norway's most beautiful city and is a base for spoiling the northern lights. There are several attractive museums, including the Polar Museum, which offers an insight into the history of Arctic expeditions, and the Tromso Museum, which is famous for its Sami exhibi­tions.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

In winter, Amsterdam' s museums are much less crowded, making it the time to visit attractions such as Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House. Built originally to house a circus （马戏团）,the

Royal Carre Theater is more than 130 years old. Children will love the spectacular performances. 1. What can you do in Prague?

A. Enjoy the fascinating architecture.

B. Taste local food halusky.

C. Appreciate Sami exhibitions.

D. Watch a circus performance.

2. Where was “Silent Night” first performed?

A. In the church of Oberndorf.

B. In Hohensalzburg Castle.

C. In Mirabell Square.

D. In the Polar Museum.

3. Which city will you choose if you want to see the northern lights?

A. Prague. B. Salzburg. C. Tromso. D. Amsterdam.

B

Firefighters in Florida this week helped rescue a bald eagle with a fishing hook stuck in its beak （嘴）and the attached line wrapped around its wing and beak. Firefighters at Pasco County Fire Res­cue Station 21 on Thursday were greeted by two children holding the injured bald eagle and seeking help, according to the station’s Facebook page.

The firefighters called Owl’s Nest Sanctuary （保护区）for Wildlife in Odessa for assistance and a volunteer came out to help. "It appears that the eagle was wrapped in the line for about two days, was underweight, and thirsty,” the post said. Florida has one of the densest concentrations of nesting bald eagles in the lower 48 states with an estimated 1 ,500 nesting pairs according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Pasco County is located in the state's west central coast north of Tampa.

After the eagle was examined, it was placed in a container and taken to the sanctuary for treat­ment where Kris Potter, the sanctuary's director, successfully removed the hook.

The sanctuary posted on its Facebook page that the eagle is making up for lost time when it comes to food. "He's eating all his meals with great enthusiasm and doesn't leave a crumb （碎屑） behind,“ the post said. "In the meantime, this big guy is resting and recovering ——he's already loo­king so much better!”

After the eagle is considered stable, it will be taken to Busch Gardens in Tampa for further treat­ment, according to the post.

“ Thankfully the eagle appears in good health and veterinarians （兽医）believe that the eagle will fully recover," the post said.

When the eagle is cleared for return to the wild, it will be released in the area around Station 21 , the station said in its post.

“A big thank-you to everyone who helped save this bald eagle's life! We are thankful for this happy outcome!” the post concluded. The sanctuary used the story to remind those who enjoy fishing to properly dispose of their garbage.

4. Who initially found the injured bald eagle?

A. Firefighters. B. Two children.

C. The sanctuary's founder. D. A volunteer.

5. Where will the eagle be set free?

A. At Pasco County Fire Rescue Station 21.

B. In the neighborhood around Station 21.

C. In the sanctuary in Odessa.

D. In Busch Gardens in Tampa.

6. Why did the sanctuary post the story?

A. To win a good reputation.

B. To praise those firefighters.

C. To appeal to people to protect bald eagles.

D. To remind fishing lovers to deal with rubbish properly.

7. What can we know about the outcome of the event?

A. It's unexpected.

B. It's beautiful.

C. It's humorous.

D. It's discouraging.

C

It was once considered an important status symbol --- but having a home phone is increasingly seen as a white elephant. New figures show that one in five households no longer bother with a land­line （固定电话），and almost a third of those that do never actually use it.

The vast majority of people who still have a home phone ——72 percent ——say they only have it because it is part of their broadband package. But that's not the only reason to desert the home phone - 20 percent of those surveyed said that they were fed up with the number of cold calls and would-be scammers （诈骗者）.

Digital media expert Dr. Elinor Carmi said there was a generational and social divide in phone use. She explained： "If you , re young and have the mobility to go outside, you would rely on a mobile phone. But if you are older, disabled and perhaps poorer, our research shows you're more likely to use a landline. If you are richer, you will have access to more smart devices --- a smart TV, smartphone or laptop. But the poorer you are --- or if you are older, your use of these devices is more limited.”

Last year, research from regulator Ofcom found that the amount of time spent on landline calls annually in the UK had halved over just six years, to 54 billion minutes. The new study also showed that more than a quarter of households have decided to find a broadband provider that does not charge for their unused landline, but only six percent have done so.

8. The underlined part “ a white elephant" in Paragraph 1 probably refers to something that is

A. costly but effective B. useful and beautiful

C. expensive but useless D. cheap and necessary

9. What's the main reason why some people still have a home phone?

A. Their broadband package contains it.

B. Their family can only afford to use it.

C. They are used to using a home phone.

D. They consider it an important status symbol.

10. Which of the following is more likely to use a landline?

A. A young adventurer.

B. An old poor gardener.

C. An outdoor photographer.

D. A famous indoor designer.

11. What's the best title of the text?

A. End of the landline?

B. Fed up with cold calls?

C. The history of phones

D. Different choices of phones

D

Smart speakers have proven to be handy devices in hospitals, allowing patients to control inde­pendently . And now, researchers from the University of Washington have developed an artificial intel­ligence system that enables these devices to monitor heartbeats.

Using technology to remotely monitor heart rates isn't new. These days most smartwatches and fitness trackers are capable of it. The good thing here is that researchers have figured out a way to use the microphones in smart speakers to do it without requiring physical contact.

In a study published in Communications Biology, the researchers had the smart speakers send out signals that couldn't be heard which were then reflected off a person's body. They then analyzed these signals to identify small chest wall motions related to heartbeats, as well as separate those sig­nals from surrounding noise and breathing.

For this particular proof — of — concept setup, the researchers tested this smart speaker on 26 healthy participants and 24 hospitalized patients with various heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation （心 房颤动）and heart failure. In both cases, the smart speaker was within 28 - 30 milliseconds of an ECG （心电图）,the gold standard used in hospitals to discover arrhythmia （心律不齐）.

Like smartwatches with advanced heart features, using smart speakers in this way opens up the possibility for passive, remote heart monitoring. ECGs, while highly accurate, require a visit to the doctor and several electrodes （电极）to be placed on the body. They, re not capable of continuous monitoring so you're limited to what it picks up at that exact moment in time ——one reason why heart arrhythmia can be so hard to discover.

Smartwatches are capable of passive, remote, continuous monitoring, but they require you to wear the device at all times to be effective. It's not something that's comfortable for everyone, espe­cially when it comes to sleep and for those with highly sensitive skin. Another issue is that these advanced smartwatches are expensive, while smart speakers are much cheaper.

“If you have a device like this, you can monitor a patient on an extended basis and then develop corresponding care plans that satisfy the patient' s needs,“ said Dr. Arun Sridhar, co — senior author on the study. "And the beauty of using this kind of devices is that they are already in people's homes.”

12. What does the author focus on in Paragraph 3?

A. How the smart speaker works.

B. Why the smart speaker is useful.

C. The advantages of smart speakers.

D. The importance of the study.

13. Why is heart arrhythmia difficult to find?

A. ECGs are not highly accurate.

B. ECGs can't monitor continuously.

C. Doctors know little about heart arrhythmia.

D. An ECG test is hard to operate and expensive.

14. Which statement best explains the characteristics of smartwatches?

A. They are comfortable to wear.

B. They are friendly to sensitive skin.

C. They are effective and cheap.

D. They are able to monitor remotely.

15. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A. We need to invent more smart devices.

B. Care plans are vital to patients with heart failure.

C. Smart speakers could be contactless heart monitors.

D. Different devices are needed to meet patients, demands.

第二节（共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余

选项。

While most of us are familiar with the fun and excitement of taking a vacation with family or friends, far fewer people have set out on a holiday by themselves. There are plenty of benefits to plan a solo （单独的）travel as your next getaway. 16     We've got a whole list of reasons why you should consider travelling alone.

• You' re in charge of the itinerary （行程）

Did you ever have the unfortunate experience of being dragged to a crowded tourist trap with your family or miss out on a one-of-a-kind destination because none of your friends were interested? That all goes out the window when you're in complete control of the itinerary. 17 Travelling solo pro­vides the perfect opportunity to visit the sequestered （隐蔽的）sites you've had marked on a map for years.

• Plenty of chances to meet new people

When visiting a new place alone, you really have no choice but to communicate with new peo­ple. 18 Locals not only have insider information that you won't find in a guidebook, but speak­ing with someone native to the country is a great way to learn about their culture.

• Expand your comfort zone

19    Between practicing your real-world conversation skills in a foreign language and trying unfamiliar food, travelling alone forces you to face a variety of new situations. When you only have yourself to rely on, you have a real opportunity to learn what you're capable of.

• A chance to stop and reflect

Whether you plan on getting close to nature or just spending an afternoon daydreaming at a side­walk cafe, travelling alone offers a unique chance to pause and see things from a new view. Add in the experience of a new culture and the chance to interact with people of different backgrounds. 20   

A. Not convinced yet?

B. Everyone has unique interests.

C. Step out of your comfort zone and achieve your goal.

D. Gelling outside of your comfortable box is tough at first.

E. Spending time alone in a new place forces you to try new things.

F. And you'11 come back from a solo vacation with a new outlook on life.

G. It might seem frightening, but talking to local people has many benefits.

第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

These surfers have been recognized as heroes after they came to the rescue of two drowning swim­mers last month.

Adrian York and his friends had already been 21   some waves at Trinidad State Beach for several hours when they decided to take a break. As they were resting in the 22    waters, however, they began hearing cries for 23    .

Since it had been a particularly 24    evening, the 15- and 16-year-old boys had to look through the mist to locate the source of the yelling. They then 25    two swimmers who were 26    in the ocean with their 27 barely held above water 100 feet away.

The surfers --- two of whom had been through 28    training - knew that the swimmers did not have a long time before they fell 29   to hypothermia （体温过低）,so they 30   jumped into action. While York quickly headed back to 31    to call 911, the other three swam quickly to the swimmers and helped them onto their boards.

The 32   said that the swimmers were two brothers who had not been wearing the appropriate swimwear for such cold waters. They had been playing in the surf when they were suddenly 33   by a strong wave -- and since the beach had been so foggy, the brothers, parents had not been able to spot them in the mist.

Though it had been difficult to calm the 34 brothers and get them onto the surfboards -- particularly because one of the brothers reportedly weighed an estimated 250 pounds --the group was 35 able to get everyone safely to shore.

第二节（共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A shop sells games and gadgets （小玩意）to members of the older population with a sense of fun, Yang Yang reports.

Being of an old age, when bus passengers may give up their seats for you, does have 36        (it) benefits. But one thing not 37    (normal) associated with the loss or graying of hair is toys. That is changing. Despite the fact 38 China now has about 254 million people aged 60 or above, it is not until recently that arguably the first toy shop 39    (target) at this population group was opened.

The shop, located at a corner in Beijing's Tongzhou District,40    ( name) Lao You Suo Wan Toy Shop for Elders.

As usual, the 41    ( found) , 42-year-old Song Delong, opens the door of the 180-square-me-ter shop at 9 a. m. on a Friday. 42    ( enter) the door, one will see two rows of green plants on the right hand. Caged birds sing at the back of the shop.

Following the idea to build 43    typical traditional Chinese study, Song furnishes the space with traditional Chinese-style wooden 44    ( shelf) , on which he displays more than 400 kinds of

toys that are divided 45 four major categories ——classic, nostalgic (怀旧的)，educational, and exercising, in addition to 16 other categories such as digital and novel ones, says Song. 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分)

假定你是李华，一年一度的荷花展将在北京圆明园公园举行。请给酷爱摄影的外教Jack 写封邮件。内容包括：

1.花展时间；

2.交通方式；

3.邀请观看。

 注意：

1.写作词数应为80左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 参考词汇:荷花lotus flower

Dear Jack,

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Yours,

Li Hua

第二节（满分25分）

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Jackson did not feel good so he stayed home from school today. He did not like to be sick. It was no fun at all.

He got out of his bed and walked into his brother's bedroom. Carter loved cars. He had them all over his room. One sat on his desk in many pieces. Carter loved putting model cars together. Jackson touched one of the black tires. He hoped Carter was home. Carter liked to talk about the model cars as he was putting them together.

Jackson left Carter's room and walked down the hall to the room his twin sisters shared. Ella liked wearing pretty clothes and Madison liked riding her horse. Ella's side of the room was nice and neat. Madison's side was a mess. Ella decorated the wall behind her bed with pictures of girls in fan­cy clothes. A big poster of a horse was on the wall behind Madison, s bed. Jackson turned and walked back out of the room, tripping over Madison, s cowboy boots as he did. He didn't fall down, but it was close.

As he stood there, trying to remember what it was called, he realized all of his brother's and sisters' rooms looked like the things they loved. Carter had cars in his room ； Ella loved fashion and Madison horses. Jackson wondered what his room said about him. He walked back down the hall and stood in the doorway of his room.

His bed was a mess. But he just got out of it, so that was normal. There was a racetrack on his floor, a barn （谷仓） he made out of toy logs, a plastic hat that was part of a magic trick set he got for his birthday, and a couple of plastic dinosaurs lying on their sides. His walls were bare. He felt a little down. 注意：

1.续写词数应为15。左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。