宁夏银川九中2020┄2021学年高二上学期期末考试 英语

短文改错专题宁夏银川一中2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题八、短文改错61．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

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。

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I live in a typical Chinese family of four generations lived together under same roof. Everyone has funs with each other here. Every night, we will have dinner together, talking or laughing around the dinner table so that all the worries of the day will be swept away. At weekends, Dad will take Grandpa, that likes outdoor activities a lot, to the countryside to fish. Mom and Grandma will cook delicious food for ourselves. When the weather is fine, I will push my 95-year-old great grandmother in a wheelchair to sunbathe in the yard. My family is such harmonious that I have been grown up into a person with love and responsibility. I will definite teach what I have already learned for my future children.【答案】1.lived→living2. same前面加the3.funs→fun4.or→and5. that→who6.ourselves→us7.such→so8.been去掉9. definite→definitely10.for→to【分析】这是一篇说明文。

2020-2021学年宁夏银川九中高二上期末考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择An old friend from California called from the airport to tell me that he had arrived. I was not able to leave the office, but I had made plans for his arrival. After explaining where my new house was, I told him that I had left the key under the doormat (门垫). Since I knew it would be pretty late before I could get home, I suggested that he make himself at home and help himself to anything that was in the refrigerator.Two hours later my friend phoned me from the house. At the moment, he said, he was listening to some of my records after having had a delicious meal. Now, he said, he was drinking a glass of orange juice. When I asked him if he had had any difficulty finding the house, he answered that the only problem was that he had not been able to find the key under the doormat, but luckily, the living room window by the apple tree had been left open and he had climbed in through the window. I listened to all this in great surprise. There is no apple tree outside my window, but there is one by the living room window of my next door neighbor's house!1．An old friend of mine called ______.A．to tell me to meet him at the airportB．to tell me about his arrivalC．to ask me to leave the officeD．to ask me to make plans for his arrival2．My friend climbed into the room because ______ .A．there was an apple tree outsideB．the living room window was left openC．he had difficulty opening the doorD．he hadn't found the key3．My friend telephoned me two hours later ______ .A．from my home B．at the airportC．in his office D．from my neighbor's house Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s WorldWelcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up .The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806 .The House has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world for over 250 years.◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare's World，a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework fromShakespeare’s period.◆Enjoy the traditional English garden，planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poet’s works.The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ Walk).The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre，its exhibition,and the garden are accessible (可进入的)to wheelchair users.The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).4．How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？A．￡9.80．B．￡12.00．C．￡14.20．D．￡16.40．5．Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace？A．Behind the exhibition hall．B．Opposite the Visitors’ Centre．C．At Windsor Street．D．Near the Coffee House．6．A wheelchair user may need help to enter ．A．the House B．the gardenC．the Visitors’ Centre D．the exhibition hallDo dogs understand us?Be careful what you say around your dog．It might understand more than you think．A border collie named Rico recognizes the names of about 200 objects, say researchers in Germany．The dog also appears to be able to learn new words as easily as a 3-year-old child．Its word-learning skills are as good as those of a parrot or chimpanzee．In one experiment, the researchers took all 200 items that Rico is supposed to know and divided them into 20 groups of 10 objects．Then the owner told the dog to go and fetch one of the items and bring it back．In four tests, Rico got 37 out of 40 commands right．As the dog couldn't see anyone to get clues, the scientists believe Rico must understand the meanings of certain words．In another experiment, the scientists took one toy that Rico had never seen before and put it in a room with seven toys whose names the dog already knew．The owner then told Rico to fetch the object, using a word the dog had never heard before．The correct object was chosen in seven out of ten tests, suggesting that the dog had worked out the answer by process of elimination（排除法）．A month later, Rico remembered half of the new names, which is even more impressive．Rico is thought to be smarter than the average dog．For one thing, Rico is a border collie, a breed （品种）known for its mental abilities．In addition, the 9-year-old dog has been trained to fetch toys by their names since the age of nine months．It's hard to know if all dogs understand at least some of the words we say．Even if they do, they can't talk back．Still, it wouldn't hurt to sweet-talk your dog every now and then．You might just get a big, wet kiss in return!7．From paragraph 2 we know that __________．A．animals are as clever as human beingsB．chimpanzees have very good word-learning skillsC．dogs are smarter than parrots and chimpanzeesD．dogs have similar learning abilities as 3-year-old children8．Both experiments show that_____________．A．Rico is smart enough to get all commands rightB．Rico can recognize different things including toysC．Rico has developed the ability of learning mathematicsD．Rico won't forget the names of objects once recognizing them9．Which of the following statements is true?A．Rico has a better memory partly because of its proper early training．B．The purpose of the experiments is to show the border collie's mental abilities．C．The border collie is world-famous for recognizing objects．D．Rico is born to understand its owner's commands．10．What does the writer want to tell us?A．To train your dog．B．To talk to your dog．C．To be careful with your dog．D．To be friendly to your dog．二、七选五Most of us lead a busy life.11．We think, “If I reached my goal, then I would be happy”, or “If I could get a better job, then I would enjoy life.” But why not enjoy life right now?Firstly, take time to notice and appreciate the beauty in your own surroundings.12．“There is a great big world of wonder and beauty around us!” And as Brodersen explains, “Look for the beauty of the sunrise and of a friend’s smile that brightens your day. Open your eyes to see the beauty you might not normally see. Doing so helps to cheer you up.”Secondly, taking time to experience some simple pleasures also can bring joy to your heart and ease your stress. Take me for example.13．One universal simple pleasure is finding things that make you laugh. Make time to laugh every day.Thirdl y, don’t take your family and friends for granted. Rich, rewarding relationships add greatly to the enjoyment of life. When you think of someone, why not call, e-mail or write them?14．As Wayne Lawton explains, “Invest time in relationships. Remove the atti tude,what’s in it for me? Happiness is found in putting other’s interests, desires and concerns ahead of our own whenever possible. Selfishness is a dead-end street.”15．A．Be aware of beauty in nature.B．So please treasure relationship.C．You don’t need to travel far to find beauty.D．Driven by the “urgent”, we forget to enjoy life.E.In my spare time, I enjoy collecting stamps and reading novels.F.A short e-mail or phone call can make a world of difference to someone.G.I delight in simple things like my favorite tea drink, a bubble bath or family photos.三、完形填空I was tired and hungry after a long day of work. When I walked into the living-room, my12-year-old son looked 16 at me and said “I love you.” I didn’t know what to say17 several seconds all I could do was to stand there and 18 down at him. My first thought was he must need 19 while doing his homework 20 he was trying to prepare me for some 21 Finally, I asked, “What was that all about?” “22 .” He said, “My teacher said we should tell our parents that we love them and see what they say. It’s an23 ”The next day I 24 his teacher at my office to find out more about this “experiment” and how the other parents had responded . “ Basically , most of the fathers ha d the same reaction as you did.” The teacher said, “When I first25 we try this, I asked the children what they thought their parents would say. Some of them thought their parents would have heart trouble. The point is,” the teacher explained, “feeling26 is an important part of 27 It’s something all human beings28 What I’m trying to tell the children is that it’s too 29 that we don’t express those feelings. A boy should be able to tell his dad that he loves him. ” The teacher, a middle-aged man, understands how difficult it is for some of us to say the things that would be good for us to say. When my son came to me 30 , I held on to him for an extra second. And just 31 he pulled away, I said in my deepest, most manly voice, “Hey, I love you. ”I didn’t know if saying that would make32 of us healthier, but we did feel pretty 33 Maybe 34 time when one of my children says “I love you”, it would not take me a whole 35 to think of the right answer.16．A．down B．away C．out D．up 17．A．After B．For C．In D．On 18．A．glare B．get C．stare D．knock 19．A．money . B．time C．help D．paper 20．A．or B．but C．when D．while 21．A．money B．news C．test D．explanation 22．A．Anything B．Nothing C．Important D．Interesting 23．A．experiment B．experience C．excuse D．expert 24．A．advised B．told C．called D．informed 25．A．allowed B．agreed C．suggested D．planned 26．A．loved B．helpful C．interested D．trusted 27．A．body B．work C．study D．health 28．A．agree B．understand C．know D．require 29．A．bad B．good C．easy D．hard 30．A．that day B．that moment C．that evening D．that morning 31．A．before B．after C．because D．as 32．A．neither B．either C．most D．few 33．A．terrible B．disappointed C．bad D．good 34．A．next B．last C．each D．every 35．A．afternoon B．morning C．day D．week四、用单词的适当形式完成短文In many countries,36．is not unusual for families of different backgrounds to live together in the shared space.37．, in the United States, this idea may still be considered strange.But this type of housing,38．(call) co-housing, is gaining39．(popular) in the United States, too. Co-housing complexes are popping up across the country. For many people, this way of life is a relief to the busy modern lifestyle. A co-housing community has40．(private) owned houses and shared land. There is often a “common house” with41．kitchen and dining room, meeting room, and maybe a workshop of library or music room. About 25 co-housing communities42．(build) in recent years, and 150 more are planned.A co-housing complex is a place43．residents shop, cook, and eat together. Residents of aco-housing complex like its sense of shared community. Children have other kids to play44．,which many families like. Other residents like the feeling of living in a “village”. Residents also say that they can live in co-housing for45．money than they would pay for nearby apartments.五、单词拼写46．He a________ a little girl whose parents had been killed in the earthquake.47．The teacher doesn’t think that the t___________ of the Tang poem is very good. 48．The e___________ of the volcano is really exciting to watch.49．Running a marathon will leave you b___________.50．Some poems tell a story, others try to c________ certain emotions.51．Frick had a __________ (喜爱) for pre-twentieth century Western paintings. 52．These advice might help you to stop and ___________(加强) your resolve.53．It is human activity that has caused global warming rather than a random but natural_______________(现象).54．The earth’s temperature is due to the burning of fossil _________ (燃料).55．Her voice was full of _________(焦虑)六、短文改错56．此题要求改正所给句子中的错误。

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，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. Where does the man want to meet the woman？A. In the parking lot.B. At the main gate.C. In his office.2. Why does the woman call the man？A. T o express thanks.B. T o give an explanation.C. T o make an invitation.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about？A. An opera.B. A singer.C. A dance.4. What will the man do next？A. Try some coffee.B. See his niece.C. Have a hot chocolate.5. What will the woman deal with first？A. The bike.B. The football.C. The window.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）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，你将有时间阅读每个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What animal is new to the shelter？A. A tiger.B. A lion.C. A bear.7. How much will the woman pay to visit the shelter？A.＄7.B.＄12.C.＄14.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

2020-2021学年银川市第九中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABook reading is certainly one of the most absorbing habits. For young adults who love to read, finding some good books to read is very essential. Writing a book review can help you to improve your language and writing skills.The Book ThiefListed onThe New York Times Children’s Best Seller List for over 100 weeks, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is the story of a young girl in the Nazi camps set during World War II. So, if you love history and wish to learn how the life was during Adolf Hitler’s time, read this historic book.The Diary of Young GirlEven Anne Frank can not have imagined that her personal diary written during World War II would become such a popular book. It’s a must read that describes the situation of a family in the evils of wars through the eyes of a teenager.Animal FarmAnimal Farm is one of the most popular books by George Orwell. It is just a reflection of the Stalin and World War II period that has been so creatively presented in this book. It is an interesting example of how literature can be used to present conditions common in the society.Adventures of Huckleberry FinnMark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the great American novels in history, and is certainly a great pick for young adults. Young Huck Finn and his mischief along with the color1 ful description of people around theMississippi Rivermake this novel a great book to read.1.Which book describes the author’s own experiences according to this passage?A.The Book ThiefB.The Diary of Young GirlC.Animal FarmD.Adventures of Huckleberry Finn2.What do the first three books have in common?A.All of them are about wars.B.All of them are about farms.C.All of them are intended for history lovers.D.All of them were written during World War II.3.The purpose of this passage is to _________.A.instruct youngsters how to improve skillsB.tell youngsters some wonderful reading habitsC.introduce several good books to youngstersD.give youngsters advice on writing a book reviewBUntil quarantine (隔离期) ends, we are left picturing what sport we might do: working out at the gym, playing on a competitive sports team, swimming, biking, or rock climbing. However, we don’t often think of martial arts as possible activities; instead, we rule it out because we think it’s dangerous, uncommon, and even, impossible. Martial arts aren’t considered a sport, right?Well, here’s some good news: you’re wrong! Martial arts aren’t much more common than people think, and you can start learning at any age. Practicing martial arts is a great way to keep in shape, both physically and mentally. They’re much less boring and much lessarduoussport than they’re usually described as in movies, so do not worry that they need a lot of effort.Martial arts generally require you to focus on the position and movement of every one of your legs and arms, sometimes even your breathing too. Think about it: when you leave the gym, your mental state has improved and you are much calmer. This is because you’ve only paid attention to one activity. It is a great way to clear your head. Andpracticing it can help you learn to stay more focused, which is the greatest advantage of martial arts training.Martial arts also improve your coordination (协调性), and greatly improve your posture (姿势). I have personally seen students go from slouching (没精打采) to walking tall with their shoulders back in just a couple of months.There are many styles and countless kinds of martial arts. Whichever one you like better, know that all of them are good choices.4. What can we know about martial arts from the first two paragraphs?A. They often have people hurt.B. They are difficult to practice.C. People have a wrong view on it.D. People practice them more often.5. What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Interesting.B. Difficult.C. Friendly.D. Exciting.6. What is the biggest benefit of practicing martial arts?A. Adjusting the breath.B. Enjoying one’s free time.C. Correcting the movement.D. Keeping one’s attention.7. What does the writer think of martial arts?A. They are notsports.B. They attracted many teenagers.C. They are beneficial and helpful.D. They were invented to protect others.CRecently, I experienced a wonderful lesson in how little things still meana lot. My brother, mother and I live in Hawaii. Our farm is at least a dozen miles from even the most basic of services. Therefore, I take weekly trips to the shop to gel supplies. About a month ago, I finished loading up the car and was about to leave when a piece of paper on the ground caught my eye. I picked it up and read it carefully.Immediately, I was grateful that I had done that___4___It was a receipt (收据) from the State Motor Vehicle Division, recording the owner's payment of her Vehicle's Registration fees. I put myself in his or her shoes and thought: no one would throw this away. I looked over the receipt for any personal data, perhaps a license plate (车牌) or telephone number, but failed. How could I find the owner in the busy, crowded parking lot? Had it been lying there for a few minutes or a week? So I checked the date, the fees paid and the name of the owner, who must live in our town. I decided that the best and easiest step to take was to put the receipt in an envelope and send it to the owner first the next morning.By the end of the week, I received a beautiful “thank you” letter from a woman including a handwritten message and a card. In the letter, the woman explained how the wind took her receipt from a pocket in her car's passenger door. She had searched everywhere for quite some time before giving up.It felt great to know I had helped someone avoid a loss by doing something that seemed little and unimportant.8. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 1 mean?A. He was lucky to learn the lesson.B. It was a good idea to do shopping that day.C. He was right to pick up the paper.D. It turned out the paper belonged to the writer.9. What information did the writer get from the paper?A The woman's license plate number.B. The woman's phone number.C. The woman's name.D. The woman's address.10. How did the woman lose the receipt?A. She forgot where she had put it.B. A strong wind blew it away.C. It fell onto the floor.D. She left it in the parking lot.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. A Lesson I Will Never ForgetB. Never Lose Heart or Give upC. Little Things Still Mean a LotD. Think Carefully Before You ActDLike all cultural institutions, galleries and art fairs are adapting to a new reality.Art Basel Hong Kong, Asia's biggest contemporary-art fair, was cancelled because of covid-19, but anyone he who had planned to visit last week could enjoy an experimental alternative：the viewing room. At the click of a keyboard) you could enter an overall view but private visual salon, without having to brave the airless Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.There, on one webpage, was Jeff Koons riffing(翻唱)on Botticelli's "Primavera" in a tribute to the history of painting at David Zwirner Gallery. Ota Fine Arts offered one collector the chance to acquire an "infinity(无限)room“, one of the most Instagrammed artworks of recent years- the creation of the fantasies,nonagenarian (九十多岁) Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama. White Cube presented a large collection of international works by Andreas Gursky (German), Theaster Gates (American) and Beatriz Milhazes (Brazilian). But not every artist, gallery and form showed to equal advantage in this alternative fair. Not surprisingly, simple two-dimensional works in bright colours came across best No sculpture or conceptual art was includedBesides depth and texture, there are aspects of gallery hopping that a website is unlikely to copy. One isserendipity—the sense of wandering between artworks and encountering the unexpected. Another is sociability. Art is a communion between artist and viewer, but galleries and fairs are also places to swap opinions and share enthusiasms.Thereare ways to compensate (or these inevitable(不可避免的)disadvantages. As they shut their physical doors, some of the world's nest galleries and museums are offering advanced interactive visits, 360 degree videosand walk around tours of their collections, allwithout queues and high ticket prices. One of the best is laid on by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam；its tour allows visitors to view its Vermeers and Rembrandts, including the magnicent "Night Watch”, far more closely than would normally he possible. Another standout offering is from the Museu de Arte de SPaulo, which has an even broader collection. On its virtual platform, its pain tings, spanning 700 years, appear to be hanging in an open-plan space, seemingly hung on glass panels, or "crystal easels” as the. museum calls them, ideal for close-up inspection,12. From the paragraph 3, we may knowA. "Primavera" was originally painted by JeKoonsB.“innity room” was the most popular artworks of recent years on social mediaC. White Cube displayed a great many works by artists from different nationsD. Various paintings and statues showed on the webpage are well-received13. What does the underlined word "serendipity" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. surpriseB. treasureC. expectationD. compromise14. What is the purpose of writing the last paragraph?A.To introduce some popular art show in the world.B. To show that there are some alternative ways to promote the display during covid-19 epidemic.C. To prove that paintings hung on glass panels can be idealfor close-up inspection,D. To release some information about some extraordinary art shows.15. What is the best title?A. Art beyond the internet.B. Fascinating art.C. Art under covid-19.D. gallery hopping第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题第一部分: 听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，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。

1. What does the woman want to know?A. Which items are on sale.B. Where the back of the store is.C. What the sign outside says.2. How much is the painting worth now?A. $xx.B. $2 million.C. $30 million.3. Why is the man lost?A. He took a wrong turn.B. He was told to take this way.C. He missed the freeway signs.4. What does the man imply?A. He is stressed.B. He works too hard.C. He needs some excitement.5. How long will the boy be at summer camp?A. One week.B. Two weeks.C. Three weeks.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）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。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. What do we know about the man?A. He is good at marathon.B. He just ran a marathon.C. He’s a beginner runner.7. What does the man decide to do in the end?A. Go to the gym.B. Give up his idea.C. Exerciseoutdoors.听第7段材料，回答第8、 9题。

书面表达专题宁夏银川一中2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题62．假如你是李华，你的加拿大笔友Tony写信告诉你，他打算暑假来你的家乡宁夏旅游。

在信中他向你咨询关于宁夏的一些情况。

请你从以下几个方面给他写一封回信：1. 气候宜人；2. 有许多有名的旅游景点，自然风景优美；3. 美食荟萃；4. 交通便利。

注意：1.不少于100词；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：手抓羊肉boiled mutton eaten with hands 烩小吃stewed snacksDear Tony,____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________Yours sincerelyLi Hua 【答案】Dear Tony,I’m more than delighted to know that you are planning to visit Ningxia in the coming vacation. It’s a great pleasure for me to introduce my hometown to you as follows.My hometown, located in the western part of China, is a beautiful place with a pleasant climate all the year round. Not only is it rich with many charming tourist attractions like the Sand Lake, but also famous for its scenic spots like Liupanshan Nature Reserve, attracting many tourists here every year. You may also like various delicious local snacks, such as boiled mutton eaten with hands and stewed snacks, whose color and taste are extremely inviting. It’s convenient to get around our hometown. You can find almost every means of transport here, like buses, taxis, trains and high-speed rails, which can take you anywhere you like. I’m sure that your trip to Ning Xia must be enjoyable and worthwhile.Looking forward to meeting you here and best wishes to you.Yours sincerely,Li Hua 【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给加拿大笔友Tony写封回信，他计划暑假来你的家乡宁夏旅游，在信中向他介绍宁夏的一些情况。

宁夏银川一中2020-2021学年高二上学期期末英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Shakespeare City WalkThis 90-minute leisurely walking tour does not go to the Globe Theatre (because everyone already knows it), but instead uncovers less known monuments and locations in the City of London with connections to Shakespeare’s life, his friends, his loves and his works.The Shakespeare City Walk takes place on Fridays at 11 am. at Temple tube station.Address: Temple tube station, LondonTelephone: 44(0)790-574-6733Camera TrailsLearn how to take better photos as you explore London with a professional photographer on a Camera Trails tour. Walk around Brick Lane and Spitalfields on the Urban East tour, or take photos of Elizabeth Tower and St. Paul's Cathedral on the South Bank tour.Address: Trafalgar Square, LondonTelephone: 44(0)798-957-9336The Celebrity PlanetSee celebrity (名人) homes, famous film locations, music landmarks and places linked to pop history on a Celebrity Planet tour. Find out about stars in Notting Hill, Mayfair, Primrose Hill or Chelsea, or try a Harry Potter, James Bond or Beatles tour.Address: 40 Porchester Square, LondonTelephone: 44(0)20-7193-8770Email: info@Sandemans New London ToursSandemans New London Tours offer a completely free tour of Royal London, including the Changing of the Guard. There’s also an Old City of London Tour, and a Grim Reapers of London Tour. Our expert guides are all graduates of the world’s leading universities, includ ing Yale, Cambridge and Oxford. As guides work for tips, you are guaranteed the best tour of London. Our walking tours are healthy and environmentally friendly, so you won’t contribute to the pollution problem of London’s cars and buses.Email: info@1．What is TRUE of the Shakespeare City Walk?A．It takes place five days a week.B．It consists of not so many famous destinations.C．It lasts about half a day.D．It includes a visit to a famous theatre.2．If you want to take some wonderful photos of Elizabeth Tower, you may ________. A．receive some professional training B．go to Temple tube stationC．join the South Bank tour D．join the Urban East tour3．Sam is a movie fan. He will probably ________.A．call 44(0)798-957-9336 B．call 44(0)790-574-6733C．go to 40 Porchester Square D．email info(@Inventor, physicist, surveyor, astronomer, biologist, artist… Robert Hooke was all these and more. Some say he was the greatest experimental scientist of the 17th century. In the course of his work, he cooperated with famous men of science like Isaac Newton, and the great architect Christopher Wren.Hooke's early education began at home, under the guidance of his father. He entered Westminster School at the age of 13, and from there went to Oxford, where he came in contact with some of the best scientists in England. Hooke impressed them with his skills at designing experiments and inventing instruments. In 1662, at the age of 28, he was named Curator of Experiments at the newly formed Royal Society of London — meaning that he was responsible for demonstrating (展示) new experiments at the society’s weekly meeting. Hooke accepted the job, even though he knew that the society had no money to pay him!Watching living things through a microscope was one of his favourite pastimes. He invented a compound microscope for this purpose. One day while observing a cork (软木塞) under a microscope, he saw honeycomb-like structures. There were cells — the smallest units of life. In fact, it was Hooke who invented the term “cell” as the box-like cells of the cork reminded him of the cells of a monastery (修道院).Another achievement of Hooke’s was his book Micrographia, which introduced the enormous potential of the microscope. It contains fascinating drawings of the thing he saw under the microscope. The book also includes, among other things, ideas on gravity, light and combustion (燃烧) that may have helped scientists like Newton when they were developingtheir own theories on these phenomena.Hooke made a valuable contribution to astronomy too. A crater (火山口) on the moon is named after him in honour of his services to this branch of science.4．Which is the possible reason why Hooke accepted the job as Curator of Experiments? A．He liked designing experiments.B．His family needed his support.C．He wanted to please the famous scientists in England.D．His parents couldn’t afford his education.5．What does the underlined word “pastimes” in paragraph three mean?A．Jobs B．ExperimentsC．Hobbies D．Structures6．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A．Hooke went to Oxford in 1645.B．Hooke was well paid in the Royal Society of London.C．Hooke made a contribution to medicine.D．Hooke's book Micrographia may have helped Newton.7．The last paragraph is to prove that ________.A．Hooke was the greatest experimental scientist of the 17th centuryB．Hooke was good at making discoveriesC．Hooke's contributions were not limited to one fieldD．Hooke was one of the greatest astronomersChinese painting, also known as the traditional national painting, one of the traditional paintings with a long history, has its unique and independent system. Using brushes, ink, and Chinese pigments (天然颜料), a painting is drawn on a special kind of paper (Xuan paper) or silk. The traditional subjects are figures, landscapes, flowers and birds.In comparison with Western painting, Chinese painting has its own artistic characteristics. After a careful study of the object, a painter can discover the rules of its structure, and then produce it by the mind’s eye. It is not merely a simple copy, but it combines the object with the artistic concept of the producer, turning a natural image into an “artistic image”. The object can show the artist’s feelings and personality to achieve the effect of “being alike not only in spirit, but also in appearance”. Not all the objects are to be drawn on the paper, and much space is leftfor the imagination. The use of lines is important in Chinese painting. Clear, swift, sharp and changeable lines are combined with the push, point and press of the brush and ink to show the quality of the object and variations of tone (色调). Ancient Chinese artists listed 18 different ways of drawing lines with the brush in figure painting. Different ways of creating lines are used when painting a landscape, flowers and birds, clouds, and bamboos.Traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy are different branches of art stemming (起源) from the same origin. They use the same kind of tools and all the lines used in painting are variations of the points and lines of calligraphy. Though they are different artistic forms, they are closely linked in terms of their expression of thoughts and feelings. They influence each other to create another artistic feature.8．Which of the following words can describe the common subjects of traditional Chinese painting?A．Valuable. B．Independent.C．Special. D．Natural.9．The writer believes that a traditional Chinese painter’s picture ________.A．reflects social problems of his times B．describes mainly a natural image C．expresses his thoughts D．tells a true story10．It can be inferred that a traditional Chinese painter spent much time ________. A．traveling B．learning to draw linesC．reading D．studying calligraphy before drawing 11．What do painting and calligraphy have in common?A．Using the similar techniques. B．Starting from the same period. C．Belonging to the same artistic form. D．Covering the same themes.More and more cities across the world are experimenting with driverless vehicles on public streets. Two of the latest to conduct testing are Paris, France and Las Vegas, Nevada. The cities have used self-driving electric buses to carry passengers on short rides to try out the technology and see how humans react to it.In Paris, two buses have been transporting passengers across a bridge between two of the city’s busiest rail stations. The vehicles, built by French company EasyMile, travel in a special safety lane created for the project. The fully electric buses can carry up to 10 people. The testing in Paris is expected to last three months. If things go well, officials plan to launch moredriverless bus lines later this year.Jean-louis Missika, deputy mayor of Paris, told reporters at a recent launch event that driveless vehi cles represent a “revolution” happening in many cities around the world. He said self-driving technology is set to “change our city environment and public space in an astonishing fashion over the next 20 years”.Transportation officials say they are planning to use the bus to connect neighborhoods to rail stations around Paris. They will also help ease traffic crowding and reduce severe pollution in the city.In Las Vegas, the city recently launched the first driverless shuttle bus in the United States. The 12-passenger bus from French company Navya has no steering wheel or brake pedals. It uses cameras and sensors to avoid other vehicles and people while making its way down city streets. The electric vehicles can reach a top speed of 40 kilometers per hour.The bus operated for a two-week period along one of the busiest entertainment areas in Las Vegas. Rides during the shuttle experiment were free. “The ride was smooth. It's clean and quiet and the seats are comfortable,” said Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman after taking a ride.12．What is the text mainly about?A．More cities are using driveless vehicles.B．Driveless electric buses are tested in some cities.C．Some cities are trying out a new technology.D．The driveless buses will reduce severe pollution.13．What can we learn from the second paragraph?A．The bridge connects the Paris’ busiest bus stations.B．A special safety lane was built to test the self-driving buses.C．The fully electric buses can hold over 10 people.D．More driverless bus lines have been set up.14．What does the driverless shuttle bus use to avoid other vehicles and people? A．Steering wheel. B．Brake pedals.C．Alarm. D．Cameras and sensors.15．In which column of a newspaper can we read this passage?A．Technology. B．Entertainment.C．Culture. D．Education.二、七选五Dreams come true through actions, and the best action is to set and achieve goals. Realizing your goals is important. As you realize your goals, you will find relief from many problems that seem to trouble you. 16．With the following of plans and actions come achievements, success, and accomplishments.Self-realization is an understanding of your direction in life. If you understand your direction, you will see what you must do to achieve your goals. 17．This action of achievement makes you feel satisfied and complete. Even if only for a few hours, it still feels good.18．If a person doesn’t have goals, he often feels a lack of purposes, wondering what the purpose of life is. The real meaning of life is growth. When something is growing, it is alive. For us humans we stop physically growing around the age of 21, so after that milestone we can only continue to grow mentally, spiritually, and psychologically. 19．Having a purpose in life provides principles, ideas, motivation and a reason to live. If you have a purpose, you will feel competent and confident. This takes you to your goals since you focus on your objective in life.20．For instance, a short-term goal is to walk around the block without stopping, then to run around the block without stopping, and then to increase the distance every time a goal is reached until the final goal of running a marathon is accomplished. If you start by trying to run the marathon, you will fail, but by starting with smaller goals, you will succeed.A．Goals are an essential part of life.B．When you reach a goal, you get realization.C．The realization of self will bring you satisfaction.D．But first you must set a goal, and then plans and actions will follow.E.As for the long-term goals, they are what will determine your life.F.To keep growing we must have a purpose, whether we invent one or discover one.G.The most important way to realize your goals is to set up short-term goals that work toward long-term goals.三、完形填空Although I had raised my daughter to be fearless, I often became quite fearful when in unfamiliar conditions. I had always been a country girl and knew 21 about living in cities. However, she moved to Boston after graduation.Then came the day of her frightening 22 . “Come visit me without Dad.” For weeks she begged, and I offered 23 , but she would not give up. Finally, I 24and flew to my daughter’s new home. This was an act of great love on my part 25 I not only was afraid of cities, I also was afraid of flying.My daughter, knowing my 26 , met me at the airport and sheltered me during the visit. We spent time together exploring sights that I hadn't 27 before. And then the day came when she said, “I have 28 this morning, so you 29 to take the subway this afternoon and meet me at a coffee shop near the school.” My eyes grew 30 . Had she forgotten that I have no sense of 31 ? What if I got lost…“Mom, you can do this,” she said 32 , in the same tone I had used when she was a little girl. “I’ll 33 you a map,” she added. Placing a detailed drawing in my hand, she 34 to class. I finally decided that I would accept her 35 . At midday, I drew a deep breath, 36 her apartment and caught the subway.Holding her map in my hand, I 37 our meeting place. She was 38 , and when she finally appeared. I stood up and called out, “I did it!” Her 39 facial expression changed into obvious relief. It was then that I 40 what I had achieved. “I knew that you could,” she said.21．A．something B．anything C．everything D．nothing 22．A．warning B．request C．comment D．debate 23．A．excuses B．solutions C．time D．money 24．A．broke down B．showed up C．gave in D．passed by 25．A．because B．if C．until D．unless 26．A．losses B．diseases C．fears D．regrets 27．A．confirmed B．experienced C．remembered D．delighted 28．A．class B．opportunity C．tea D．peace 29．A．approve B．pretend C．assist D．need 30．A．heavy B．icy C．wide D．bright 31．A．humour B．direction C．movement D．freedom 32．A．weakly B．strangely C．encouragingly D．painfully 33．A．draw B．buy C．lend D．mail 34．A．came back B．ran away C．looked forward D．hurried off 35．A．assistance B．challenge C．apology D．explanation36．A．described B．painted C．searched D．left 37．A．found B．missed C．selected D．varied 38．A．hurt B．young C．late D．strong 39．A．cautious B．puzzled C．curious D．worried 40．A．decided B．realized C．demanded D．predicted四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

高三月考模拟试题2021届宁夏高二上学期英语期末试题精选汇编：阅读理解专题含答案宁夏银川一中2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读选择The following are the events with the most reviews this week.Free Comedy ShowPhone number: （646）410-0503From: Friday, Sep 7, 7:30pmTo: Friday, Oct 5, 9:00pmComedy Evening is a completely free comedy show every Friday at 7: 30 pm in the heart of the West Village featuring comedians who have appeared on TruTv, Comedy Central and more!The show takes place in the downstair basement of the venue. Please note that you must be over 21 years old to attend as the venue is a bar. While there is no cover or item minimum for the show, it is recommended that you get a drink（soda, beer, wine, etc.）or food item to support the bar and help keep the show free.Chile Pepper Festival 2018Phone number: （718）307-7133From: Sep 26, Sep 29,12:00 amTo: 6:00pmEnjoy six world-class musical acts, including the Grammy-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers and global talents Coreyah, Doctor Nativo, Dahka Band, Nation Beat and more.Yelp's Tour Of Jersey CityPhone number: (201)216-2677From: Thursday, Oct 4, 10:00 amTo: Sunday, Oct 7, 7:00 pmYelp's mission is to connect people with great local businesses. As a part of the Jersey City Art &. Studio tour, Yelp can take you on a photo tour of Jersey City. We've made a gallery of some of the most awe-inspiring photos that were uploaded to Yelp by users and business owners. Help us celebrate Jersey City and the local businesses that make our five-star city shine. Don't forget to support local and share your adventures with us on Yelp!EgyptWoodbury, NY11797Phone number: (516)367-4584From: Friday, Sep 21, 6:00pmTo: Sunday, Sep 30, 6:00 pmThis cultural experience includes an exclusive tour through different Pharaonic Kingdoms. Have fun in the Egyptian theme photo booths followed by tasting delicious authentic homemade Egyptian dishes.1．What are people advised to do when attending Comedy Evening?A．Book tickets in advance.B．Help perform on the show.C．Bring their kids on Friday.D．Consume some drinks or food.2．Which number will music fans call for more information?A．（646）410-0503. B．（718）307-7133.C．（201）216一2677. D．（516）367-4584.3．Which event will people choose to upload their photos?A．Free Comedy Show.B．Chile Pepper Festival 2018.C．Yelp's Tour Of Jersey City.D．EgyptWoodbury, NY 11797.【答案】1．D2．B3．C【分析】这是一篇应用文。

I. 听力(共两节，总分值20分)第一节听力理解(5段共15小题；每题1分，总分值15分)每段播放两遍。

各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每题有5秒钟的阅题时间。

请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听第一段对话，回答第1—3题。

1. Where does the conversation take place?A. At the waiting room.B. At the ticket office.C. At the station entrance.2. When does the bus usually leave?A. At a quarter past two.B. At two o’clock sharp.C. At half past two.3. What does the driver usually do before the bus starts out?A. Check the passengers’ tickets.B. Get the passenger s’ things on the bus.C. Carry the passengers’ suitcases for them.听第二段对话，回答第4—6题。

4.What do we know about the man?A. He has been to New York.B. He has lost his job.C. He’s on business.5. How long haven’t the two speakers seen each other?A. For two days.B. For a week.C. For a month.6. Why was the man eager to see the woman?A. To turn to her.B. To make the suggestion.C. To tellhis story.听第三段对话，回答第7—9题。

七选五专题宁夏银川一中2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题二、七选五How to keep a Relationship Healthy and StrongAre you new to experiencing relationships? Well，let me give you advice on how to have a healthy relationship with your partners.16．. Don't hide things from them，and don't lie. Don't be afraid to say things that aren't very flattering about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship. If there's no trust，there's nothing there. So please be honest and they will learn to open up to you.Make sure you give them respect. Now，respect isn't just simply treating them nicely. There is a lot more to it. You have to learn to adjust to their liking. 17．. Don't just think about yourself，but think about what your partners need out of it as well.18．. Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positive at the time. Make them feel you are someone they can really count on and build a future with. This is an important step in a relationship. Your partner needs out of it as well.Make sure you' have a good sense of humor with them. Laughter is the key to happiness. Laugh a lot with them，and joke with them. Laughter may seem silly，but it's the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparks alive. 19．Make sure the communication is good. This goes along with trust，but always communicate how you feel even if it's something that upsets you. Instead of screaming, talk to them.20．.It's important to communicate this to them，not to keep it bottled up.A．Show them your personality.B．Be an honest person with them.C．Make sure you are reliable to your partners.D．Laughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting.E.Don't start to neglect them and make them feel unwanted.F.Basically, learn to study your partners’ moods, wants and needs.G.If they did something that made you happy, tell them about it in a respectful manner.【答案】16．B17．F18．C19．D20．G【分析】本文属于说明文，介绍维持一种牢固而又健康的人际关系的几个策略。