1、四川省凉山州2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期末检测试题注意事项：1.全卷分、两卷，共10页（试题卷8页，答题卷2页），考试时间为120分钟，满分150分；2.答第卷用2B或3B铅笔将考号和正确答案涂在机读卡上，不用机读卡的将答案直接涂写在答题卷上，同时将自己的学校、姓名、考号写在答题卷密封线内，答题时用蓝黑墨水笔（芯）书写。考试结束后，将机读卡和答题卷一并交回，试题卷不交回。第卷 选择题（共100分）第一部分 听力测试（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段
2、对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Good friends.B. Professor and student.C. Tour guide and tourist.2. What did the man do with Alen yesterday?A. They had lunch together. B. They did some
3、 repairs.C. They relaxed on the roof.3. What may cause the alarm to go off according to the man?A. A large vehicle.B. The alarm itself.C. An animal.4. How much money does the woman have in total?A. $10.B. $15.C. $20.5. Whats the weather like today?A. Rainy.B. Sunny.C. Windy.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分
4、听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置；听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. Why is the man going to Vietnam?A. To travel.B. To work.C. To study.7. What does the man know about spiders from the handbooks?A. They killed plenty of tourists.B.
5、 They are often eaten by animals.C. They like to make their webs everywhere.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Where are the speakers going first?A. To the girls grandparents home. B. To their home.C. To the girl s school.9. What did the teacher give the girl today?A. A list.B. Some homework.C. Some notebooks.10. W
6、hen does the girl need to have her materials ready?A. Later today.B. Early tomorrow.C. Next week.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where did they get the weather information?A. From the supermarket.B. From the newspaper.C. From the TV.12. What will the man really need to buy?A. Some clothes.B. A cleaning tool.C.
7、 Some food.13. What has the woman predicted?A. The wood will be sold out.B. The school will be closed.C. The power will be cut off.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What is the man doing?A. Reading a newspaper.B. Touring the wetland area.C. Visiting an amusement park.15. What does the man think is good about the
8、 plan?A. It will make the place quiet and peaceful.B. It will promote local economy.C. It will offer more job opportunities.16. How does the woman like the wetland area at the moment?A. Boring.B. Crowded.C. Peaceful.17. What changes does the woman think the plan will bring about?A. There will be mor
9、e interesting places.B. There will be more families.C. There will be fewer rare birds.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What wonder did Yuan help China work?A. Feeding more people with less land.B. Creating saltwater-tolerant rice.C. Offering training courses.19. What made Yuan determined to increase food produ
10、ction?A. His own hungry experience.B. Seeing people die of starvation.C. The governments order.20. Which case of planting rice makes great contribution to people in tropical desert?A. The experiment of planting saltwater-tolerant rice in desert areas of Dubai.B. The experiment of planting saltwater-
11、tolerant rice in desert areas of America.C. The experiment of planting hybrid rice in desert areas of Dubai.第二部分 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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AWhat is bodysurfing?Bodysurfing is related to riding on a wave with no help from aid tools such as a
12、surfboard. Thats why it is called the “purest” form of surfing. In fact, it is one of the very few extreme sportsfree climbing and cliff diving are othersthat can be practiced using nothing but the human body.How do you do it?To catch a wave, swim to where the waves break and, as one approaches, sta
13、rt swimming towards the beach. You must try to travel at the same speed as the wave and, if you do it correctly, you will feel the wave lifting you and pushing you forwards. Then try and cut along the surface of the wave.What do you need?It is more enjoyable and safer if you use flippers (large flat
14、 rubber shoes). This is because they enable you to swim faster and surf along them more easily. A wetsuit is also advisable. Another aid is a handboard, a mini-surf board about the size of an iron, held in one hand to speed up along the wave. If you are lucky enough to be surfing in warm water，make
15、sure you have your boardshorts (冲浪短裤) at the ready.Unofficial world championshipsBodysurfing is not a professional sport, but in Hawaii there is such a festival called the Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic each year. Local bodysurfers compete against athletes from places such as Australia, Brazil, Japan
16、and France. Famous bodysurfer Mike Stewart has won the event no fewer than 12 times, and Kelly Slater, the greatest surfer in history, has also competed.21. What is bodysurfing?A. Surfing only by following a wave.B. Surfing only by relying on a surfboard.C. Surfing only by using the human body.D. Su
17、rfing only by swimming along the beach.22. Which of the following can make you surf faster?A. Flippers and a wetsuit.B. A wetsuit and a handboard.C. A handboard and boardshorts.D. A handboard and flippers.23. What can we know about the Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic?A. It is intended for local bodysur
18、fers.B. It is held in Hawaii annually.C. It is acknowledged professionally.D. Kelly Slater has won 12 times.BThe TV series, The Longest Day in Changan, which was shown on Chinese online platforms last summer, became a hit soon. Since then, it has been shown on partnering streaming platforms and TV n
19、etworks abroad. Some websites overseas also offered the program to their users paying for itthe first time a Chinese series was broadcast as paid content abroad.“I was amazed by the overseas audiences love of this show,” Cao Dun, director of The Longest Day in Chang an, told Beijing Review. “I was w
20、orried that they wouldnt understand the complex political structure of the Tang Dynasty. But in fact, the show is prompting foreign audiences to Research the history of the Tang Dynasty to better understand the plot.”The unique culture in ancient China is no a barrier but a bridge to connect with fo
21、reign audiences. In the TV series, every figure is given enough space to flesh out his or her character.Telling stories of the ordinary Chinese people that resonate (引起共鸣) with the audience might be the way to communicate with the world. “The success of the TV series shows that beauty is a universal
22、 language crossing borders,” he told Beijing Review.His ambition is to distinguish Chinese dramas from the TV shows in the rest of the world. “The TV series is a step in my plan to tell Chinese stories to the world,” Cao said. “After describing the impressive beauty of the Tang dynasty, I am looking
23、 for several plays that tell stories of todays China. I dont want to copy any countrys production. Chinese dramas have to build on our rich culture and Chinese peoples everyday life/ Cao added.24. What do we know about the TV series?A. It can be appreciated for free.B. It was very popular once it wa
24、s shown.C. It was put on overseas when first released.D. It is about the development of the Tang dynasty.25. What does the underlined word prompting in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Requiring.B. Reminding.C. Encouraging.D. Informing.26. What contributed to the TV series success?A. Stories of Tang Dyn
25、asty.B. Recognition of beauty.C. Diversity of Chinese culture.D. Personalities of every figure.27. What can you imply from Paragraph 4?A. Cao intends to tell Chinese stories to the world.B. Cao decides to make a successful TV series.C. Cao plans to show China s different nationalities.D. Cao determi
26、nes to learn the ancient political structure.CThe well-known Spanish painter Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he/ she grows up.”This is both encouraging and discouraging. The fact that we were all born to be artists is surely exciting. B
27、ut the reality has proven that remaining to be an artist is a task that many of us have failed.Fortunately, some people have seen the problem and want to solve it. Western educators have suggested that we introduce the concept of “STEAM” instead of “STEM”traditional “core majors including science, t
28、echnology, engineering and mathsince the “A”, which stands for “art”, is just important as well.And on April 11, Chinas Ministry of Education issued a guideline. Colleges and universities are required to provide more art-related courses and students need to earn a certain number of art credits (学分)
29、in order to graduate.These efforts came after many scientific studies had found that art education helps students develop self-confidence and teamwork skills, as well as habits of mind such as problem solving and critical thinking.Its true that none of these skills target specific jobs. But as forme
30、r US ballet dancer Damian Woetzel told The Atlantic, the purpose of art is “to give kids the tools to become adults who are creative, adaptable and expressive capable of having their eyes and ears and senses alive And we can now see how we lost track of our born “artist self” on our way to growing u
31、p: we failed to keep our capabilities to see, hear and feel, and became blind, deaf and insensitive adults.Hopefully, art education can help turn things around.28. Whats the purpose of the first paragraph?A. To introduce a famous painter.B. To summarize the whole passage.C. To inspire us to be artis
32、ts.D. To lead in the topic.29. According to western educators, why should “STEAM” be introduced?A. Art is as equally important as “core majors”.B. Western education is more useful.C. Traditional “core majors” are out of date.D. All of us should learn art in college.30. What can we know from the guid
33、eline issued by China1 s Ministry of Education?A. More students will major in art.B. More art courses will appear in all schools.C. College students will have to gain enough art credits to graduate.D. Art will become more important than science, technology and engineering.31. The passage mainly tell
34、s us .A. every child is an artist.B. bringing art to life is essential.C. life is full of art.D. artists are talentedDA robot is navigating in the strawberry field, finding the ripe ones, picking without bruising (擦伤) and putting them in the basket. It may sound impossible but now it does, thanks to
35、 Rubin the strawberry-picking robot, which is a piece of Belgium innovation (创新). This kind of robot is not only an answer to the labour shortage in agriculture, but also allow growers to increase the quality of its produce which finally benefits the consumers.Nowadays the labour shortage in agricul
36、ture is gradually obvious. But for Octinion the focus is clearly on adding quality. “Thanks to robotics, we have so many possibilities, much more than a human could ever do. Harvest prediction, picking according to market needs, simply picking when berries are ripe instead of when workers are availa
37、ble these are just a few examples of what is possible for growers,” says Coen, CEO of the Octinion Technology Group. The consumers will also notice the difference, because strawberries will be fresher and show less bruising.Introducing robots in an industry where almost everything gets done by hand
38、is more of a revolution than an evolution. It calls for close cooperation with all stakeholders (利益相关者). Coen says: “Not only have we been working together with growers and test centers across the world for the past couple of years, but breeders have also been eager to be part of the technological d
39、evelopment.In 2014, a team of Belgian engineers started the development of the robot. Meanwhile, Octinion was not the only company to present a concept. Product Manager Laura says its not a surprise that the company from Leuven is the first to actually present a commercial product: “by developing th
40、e robot from the beginning, we are able to make it practical in greenhouse or tunnels.” Octinion plans to launch harvesting robots for other crops in the coming years.32. What can we know about the robot?A. It can help solve the problem of labour shortage.B. It makes little difference to the quality
41、 of the fruits.C. It has been put into the market globally.D. It is only the researching result of Belgian engineers.33. Whats the main idea of paragraph 2?A. The creation of robotic picking.B. The advantages of robotic picking.C. How the robotic picking functions.D. Different attitudes to robotic p
42、icking.34. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The robot was introduced to the market in 2014.B. Octinion was the only company to come up with a concept.C. The robot can be used in any field.D. Various harvesting robots are on the way.35. Whats the best title?A. How robots pick strawberries
43、B. Fruits will be picked by robots.C. A kind of new robot was invented.D. Strawberry-picking robots came out.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Have you ever heard that its possible to save wet books by putting them in the freezer or refrigerator? Though it may sound stra
44、nge, this simple trick can preserve your beloved reading material that may be damaged from something as significant as flood water or as silly as knocking over a glass of water. 36 Make sure that the water isnt dirty. 37 If a book has been soaked (浸泡) in dirty water or a colored liquid, it may be di
45、fficult to save the book. Realize that the pages will never again be perfectly flat, only clear enough to read, if all goes well.Determine the best approach to air-drying. If the book is completely soaked before freezing, dont try to separate pages. 38 If possible, put a sheet of paper towel between
46、 the covers and text body. If the book is partially soaked, spread paper towel throughout the pages of the book (every 20 or so). After an hour of drying, change the towel until most water has been absorbed. 39 Dont try to separate wet pages, as they may stick and tear. Put the book in the refrigera
47、tor as soon as possible. At the same time, keep the refrigerator on its “frost-free” setting, which helps to avoid the formation of large ice crystals that can cause damage. 40 Once it gets frozen, it allows you to open the book and spread the pages without them sticking together.A. The water has to
48、 be clean.B. Freeze the book immediately.C. Here are some tips about how to do it.D. Put the book in the refrigerator after it dries.E. There are many ways to clean and dry a wet book.F. Leave the book in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.G. Instead, make the book stand upright on paper towel that can absorb water.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A, B, C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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