高二下半年期末考试英语免费试题带答案和解析（2019-2020年宁夏回族自治区银川一中）

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ATENEUM FINNISH NATIONAL GALLERY Helene Schjerfbeck 2019.11.15－2020.4.26 The exhibition describes how Helene became Helene, and how a talented student grew into one of the most influential artists in our history. The exhibition focuses specifically on Helene’s years of travel, during which she stayed in Paris, Pont-Aven in northern France, Fiesole in Italy, and St Ives in England at the end of the 19th century. Natalia Goncharova 2020.2.27－2020.5.17 Natalia Goncharova is known as a central figure in Russian avant-garde(先锋派) art. The exhibition offers a comprehensive view of the artist’s work from the first four decades of the 20th century. The exhibition continues the work done by the Ateneum in appreciating women artists, examples of which are the Alice Neel exhibition, held in the summer of 2016, and exhibitions by female Finnish artists. Inspiration－Contemporary Art & Classics 2020.6.18－2020.9.20 How have international contemporary artists been inspired by the classics of European art? And why is it these works, in particular, that have become known around the world? “Inspiration” presents art that draws inspiration from masterpieces, created by today’s most interesting contemporary artists. In the exhibition, the original works are referenced through replicas(复制品)，prints, plaster casts(石膏模型) and so on. Magnus Enckell 2020.10.23－2021.1.26 The painter Magnus Enckell is known especially as a representative of Finnish symbolism. Enckell’s best known works include The Awakening and The Faun, which are part of the Ateneum collection. The Ateneum exhibition represents the first comprehensive show of all of the artist’s works. 【1】What can we know about the exhibition lasting less than 3 months? A.It presents works by a female artist. B.It is being held for the second time. C.It focuses on talented students’ works. D.It shows all the works housed in the Ateneum. 【2】What is special about the exhibits of “Inspiration”? A.They are highly unique and original. B.They are world-famous and invaluable. C.They are new interpretations of the classics. D.They are mainly created by European artists. 【3】Who was a Finnish symbolist painter? A.Helene Schjerfbeck. B.Natalia Goncharova. C.Alice Neel. D.Magnus Enckell.

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Do you want to live another 100 years or more? Some experts say that scientific advances will one day enable humans to last tens of years beyond what is now seen as the natural limit of the human life span. “I think we are knocking at the door of immortality(永生),” said Michael Zey, a Montclair State University business professor and author of two books on the future. “I think by 2075 we will see it and that’s a conservative estimate(保守的估计).” At the conference in San Francisco, Donald Louria, a professor at New Jersey Medical School in Newark said advances in using genes as well as nanotechnology(纳米技术) make it likely that humans will live in the future beyond what was possible in the past. “There is a great effort so that people can live from 120 to 180 years,” he said. “Some have suggested that there is no limit and that people could live to 200 or 300 or 500 years.” However, many scientists who specialize in aging are doubtful about it and say the human body is just not designed to last past about 120 years. Even with healthier lifestyles and less disease, they say failure of the brain and organs will finally lead all humans to death. Scientists also differ on what kind of life the super aged might live. “It remains to be seen if you pass 120, you know; could you be healthy enough to have good quality of life?” said Leonard Poon, director of the University of Georgia Gerontology Centre. “At present people who could get to that point are not in good health at all.” 【1】By saying“we are knocking at the door of immortality”,Michael Zey means_________. A.they have got some ideas about living forever B.they believe that there is no limit of living C.they are able to make people live past the present life span D.they are sure to find the truth about long living 【2】Donald Louria’s attitude towards long living is that________. A.the human body is designed to last past about 120 years B.it is possible for humans to live longer in the future C.it is still doubtful how long humans can live D.people can live from 120 to 180 【3】The underlined word“it”(in Paragraph 4)refers to________. A.a great effort B.the conservative estimate C.the idea of living from 200 to 300 years D.the idea of living beyond the present life span 【4】What would be the best title for this text? A.No Limit for Human Life B.Living Longer or not C.Science,Technology and Long Living D.Healthy Lifestyle and Long Living

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Plastic-Eating Worms Humans produce more than 300 million tons of plastic every year. Almost half of that winds up in landfills(垃圾填埋场), and up to 12 million tons pollute the oceans. So far there is no effective way to get rid of it, but a new study suggests an answer may lie in the stomachs of some hungry worms. Researchers in Spain and England recently found that the worms of the greater wax moth can break down polyethylene, which accounts for 40% of plastics. The team left 100 wax worms on a commercial polyethylene shopping bag for 12 hours, and the worms consumed and broke down about 92 milligrams, or almost 3% of it. To confirm that the worms’ chewing alone was not responsible for the polyethylene breakdown, the researchers made some worms into paste(糊状物) and applied it to plastic films. 14 hours later the films had lost 13% of their mass — apparently broken down by enzymes (酶) from the worms’ stomachs. Their findings were published in Current Biology in 2017. Federica Bertocchini, co-author of the study, says the worms’ ability to break down their everyday food — beeswax — also allows them to break down plastic. ＂Wax is a complex mixture, but the basic bond in polyethylene, the carbon-carbon bond, is there as well, ＂she explains, ＂The wax worm evolved a method or system to break this bond. ＂ Jennifer DeBruyn, a microbiologist at the University of Tennessee, who was not involved in the study, says it is not surprising that such worms can break down polyethylene. But compared with previous studies, she finds the speed of breaking down in this one exciting. The next step, DeBruyn says, will be to identify the cause of the breakdown. Is it an enzyme produced by the worm itself or by its gut microbes(肠道微生物)? Bertocchini agrees and hopes her team’s findings might one day help employ the enzyme to break down plastics in landfills. But she expects using the chemical in some kind of industrial process — not simply ＂millions of worms thrown on top of the plastic.＂ 【1】What can we learn about the worms in the study? A. They take plastics as their everyday food. B. They are newly evolved creatures. C. They can consume plastics. D. They wind up in landfills. 【2】According to Jennifer DeBruyn, the next step of the study is to . A. identify other means of the breakdown B. find out the source of the enzyme C. confirm the research findings D. increase the breakdown speed 【3】It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the chemical might . A. help to raise worms B. help make plastic bags C. be used to clean the oceans D. be produced in factories in future 【4】What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain a study method on worms. B. To introduce the diet of a special worm. C. To present a way to break down plastics. D. To propose new means to keep eco-balance.

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Volunteering Is Fun One afternoon I was sitting at home feeling so bored. Instead of feeling sorry for myself, I wanted to meet people and have new experiences so I decided to start volunteering. I searched on my computer and found a website where I could volunteer on a farm in France. My time working on a farm was a new experience for me. It was basically a free holiday as food and accommodation were provided. However, it was not my typical holiday as I had to look after fifteen horses and sleep at the top of a tower in a castle! I was an awful farmer but it did not matter because I made some great friends. However, you do not need to go abroad to volunteer. I have had plenty of adventures at home as volunteering can become a hobby. For example, I love singing so I had a good laugh waving my arms in an attempt to conduct my local choir. I did slowly improve and it felt great to conduct the choir in a concert. At university, I organized a concert for charity with my friends. It was really fun finding bands and raising money for a cause we believe in. It is true that you feel good volunteering but there are also other advantages. I once volunteered as a server at a charity sports event where the organizers gave me cupcakes to thank me for my services. I also volunteered in a charity shop so I found loads of nice cheap clothes to update my wardrobe(衣柜). While this is all fun, my favorite aspect of volunteering is creating and sharing stories. My terrible attempts at farming have given me hilarious stories to tell! Talking to volunteers from different countries and backgrounds has also helped me learn more about the world. I feel thankful to have had so much fun with many nice people thanks to volunteering. 【1】Why did the author want to be volunteer? A.He wanted to taste new life and make friends. B.He felt ashamed of himself. C.He wanted to be a farmer. D.He wanted to go abroad. 【2】The underlined word“hilarious”in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to“_____”. A.sad B.critical C.awful D.funny 【3】What volunteering work did the author do? A.Taking care of sheep. B.Helping in an Italian farm. C.Helping in a charity shop. D.Conducting a choir in a sports event. 【4】How does the author feel according to the last paragraph? A.Curious. B.Anxious. C.Grateful. D.Cautious

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You’re growing up. That means you’re probably experiencing lots of changes, all at once. Your body is changing. It might even seem as if your entire self is changing. It can be confusing and even scary. 【1】. And it’s good! Growing up means that you can do more, learn more, and start to make your mark on the world. In order for that to happen, your body produces chemicals called hormones that help both body and mind grow. Hormone levels change constantly, rising and falling. 【2】. But it’s partly to blame for intense emotions, surprising reactions, and mood swings. Because of the way your brain develops, it is somewhat ruled by emotion now and through your teen years. As a result, growing up can seem like an emotional roller coaster! 【3】 Take care of yourself. If you eat right, sleep enough, and get good exercise, your brain will be much more able to deal with the stress. 【4】. When you feel your moods swinging or you’re upset, or confused, some quiet time will allow you to gather your thoughts and get calmer. Practice relaxing your body and take a deep breath when you wake up and when you go to bed. 【5】. Plus, when stuff happens during the day, you’ll be able to calm yourself quickly with a deep breath or two before you react. Your body is changing. A.Work out regularly to keep physically fit. B.Take a time-out. C.But the truth is,it happens to every teen. D.It will help you fall asleep------and start the morning right. E.Here are a few things you can do to make the ride smoother. F.This changing is needed for your body’s development. G.Usually,these feelings settle down when you realize what is going on.

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I was at the post office early that morning, hoping to be in and out in a short while. Yet, I ________ myself standing in a queue that went all the way into the hallway. I had never seen so many people there on a weekday. It seemed someone might have made an announcement, welcoming customers to carry as many ________ as they could and bring them in when I needed to have my own package _________. The queue moved very slowly. My patience ran out and I got ________. The longer it took, the angrier I became. When I got to the counter finally, I finished my __________ quickly and briefly, and then walked past the queue that was now extending past the front door. "Excuse me," I said, trying not to be too pushy. Several people had to move _________ to make room for me to get to the __________. I stepped out, complaining about the ________ conditions. Thinking I was going to be late for my dentist appointment, I headed into the parking lot． A woman was coming across the lot in my ________. She was walking with determination, and each step sounded very heavy. I _________that she looked as if she could breathe fire. It stopped me in my tracks. I _______ myself and it wasn't pretty. Had I looked like that? Her body language said that she was having a ______ day. My anger melted away. I wished I could wrap her in a hug but I was a ________. So I did what I could in a minute_________she hurried past me ----I smiled. In a second everything changed. She was astonished, then somewhat _________.Then her face softened and her shoulders ________. I saw her take a deep breath. Her pace slowed and she smiled back at me as we passed each other． I continued to smile all the way to my ______. Wow, it's amazing what a simple smile can do. From then on, I became aware of people's _________and my own, the way we show our feelings. Now I use that _______ every day to let it_________me that when facing the world, I can try a smile. 【1】A.helped B.found C.troubled D.enjoyed 【2】A.things B.dollars C.chances D.packages 【3】A.weighed B.cashed C.lifted D.carried 【4】A.pleased B.annoyed C.delighted D.disappointed 【5】A.situation B.choice C.business D.attitude 【6】A.aside B.about C.along D.away 【7】A.counter B.cashier C.entrance D.exit 【8】A.weather B.work C.service D.shopping 【9】A.direction B.decision C.satisfaction D.imagination 【10】A.announced B.noticed C.proved D.discovered 【11】A.trusted B.persuaded C.hid D.recognized 【12】A.big B.bright C.rough D.nice 【13】A.gentleman B.passenger C.customer D.stranger 【14】A.before B.though C.until D.since 【15】A.attracted B.confused C.cheered D.frightened 【16】A.relaxed B.raised C.trembled D.tightened 【17】A.office B.car C.home D.doctor 【18】A.appearances B.reactions C.expressions D.behaviors 【19】A.treatment B.conclusion C.awareness D.achievement 【20】A.tell B.show C.give D.remind

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 I 【1】 (appoint) as a volcanologist twenty years ago. The job is exciting but【2】 (occasional) dangerous. I don’t mind the danger because I help protect ordinary people from the volcanoes.【3】 I do is to collect information for a database about Mount Kilauea, an active volcano in Hawaii. Having collected and evaluated the information, I help other scientists predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast. When【4】 (boil) rock erupts from a volcano and crashes back to earth, it causes【5】 (little) damage than you might imagine. The reason is【6】 no one lives near the top of the mount, where the rocks fall. However, the lava can bury everything in 【7】 (it) path under the molten rock. Once I was lucky enough 【8】 (have) a much closer look at the volcano the day after its【9】 (erupt) with two other scientists. We had to wear protective suits that covered our whole body. We made our way 【10】 the edge of the crater and collected some lava for later study. That was my first experience.

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The greenhouse effect gives the earth’s surface the _____________(平均的) temperature of 15℃. （根据汉语提示完成句子）

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Some poems describe something in a way that will give the reader a strong impression. Others try to c_____________ certain emotions. （根据首字母补全句子）

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I am sending you some advice I found on the Internet, which might help you stop and s_______________ your resolve. （根据首字母补全句子）

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They predict that any warming will be __________(温和的) with few bad environmental consequences. （根据汉语提示完成句子）

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The word “tsunami” often arouses ______________(焦虑) and fear when it is mentioned. （根据汉语提示完成句子）

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用以下短语的正确形式填空。（有四个多余选项） 【1】Being afraid of snakes, she always _____________ a scream when seeing one. 【2】I would like to thank Mr Smith ________________ the school for his work as a scholar, an engineer and an educator. 【3】In recent years, the winter temperature in this region tends to ___________, and one of the main reasons which have resulted in this increase is the air pollution. 【4】______________ the cold, he jumped into the river and pulled the fallen boy out of the water. 【5】Many scientists believe that global warming has _______________ through the burning of fossil fuels.

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假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(＾), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。 修改： 在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意:：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2、只允许修改十处, 多者(从第11处起) 不计分。 Alice, my best friend, devotes many energy to her lessons. She is always one of the top students in our class. She loves music so much that she makes a rule to enjoy songs in her spare time. Alice is always willing to help others, and she often helps us with our lessons. Have it not been for her help, I couldn’t have made such a progress. As a volunteer, she has successful organized some voluntary activity. We pay a visit to a nursing home last month, so we picked up rubbish near our school. What we did was warmly welcomed by all the staff in a nursing home. Win honour for our school, Alice is admired by our classmates.

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随着人们环保意识的提高，越来越多的人选择低碳生活（low-carbon lifestyle）。假设你是校英语协会主席李华，请写一篇英语倡议书，从出行、购物、用水、用电四个方面倡议同学们选择低碳生活。 注意： 1．词数；l20左右； 2．开头和结尾已经给出，但不计入总词数： 3．参考词汇：排放emission Dear fellow students, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear fellow students, let's take action right now!