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1、江西省新余市2020.2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题学校:姓名: 班级： 考号： 一、阅读选择Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee JumpThe Macao Tower,338. meters tall, is the worlds 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as gambling, eating and entertainment. One of the famous activities is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tow
2、er Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go! If you are not daring enough to jump that height, you can try the sky walk on the 57th floor-its still remarkable. Grab this chance and tick off th
3、is item on your bucket list.1. Grab a traditional Portuguese dinnerMacao was colonized by Portugal before 1999. As a result, Portuguese culture is deeply into many corners of Macao. Many Portuguese settled and opened Portuguese restaurants in the special administrative region, but the flavor is more
4、 adaptable to Chinese people.2. Visit a museumMacao, as a tiny little city with only an area of 30. 5 square kilometers, has 23 eyecatching museums. Due to its unique history, both Eastern and Western historical sites can be found. Many of them are preserved for cultural heritage, tourist spots or m
5、useums, such as the Grand Prix Museum, Maritime Museum and Wine Museum.3. Selfie （自拍）at the Ruins of St. PaulThe Ruins of St. Paul is the signature landmark of Macao. The ruins consist of the St. Pauls College and the Church of St. Paul, built in 1583. However, after three fires in 1595, 1601 andl83
6、5, the church was seriously damaged. Surprisingly, after the rebuilding and fires, the huge front part and the front stairway remain unburned.1. Which of the following is NOT true about Macao Tower according to the passage?A. There are many activities in Macao Tower.B. The bungee jump there holds a
7、record in the world.C. It is a thrilling place to go.D. The skywalk is 233 meters high.2. What happened to the Ruins of St. Paul?Yours,LiHua参考答案DBC1. DBAA2. ABDC3. CCBA4. DCAE5. GBAC6. DACA7. DBDC8. BADB9. ACBC10. Dwithoutcauseda11. whichhave been heldproperlydangerous12. to exchangeawarenessdevelop
8、s1. learn- learned2. carrying- carriedtai- talkingteammates- teammates/smooth- smoothly3. 删除werewhy- becausetheir- our在end前加the4. skill- skillsOne possible version:Dear Peter,I am glad that you are interested in Chinese idioms. Chinese idioms, mainly consisting of four Chinese characters, have been
9、appealing to those absorbed in the Chinese language because they are an important part of Chinese culture. The benefits of learning them can be listed as follows:First, with many of Chinese idioms widely used in our daily life, having a good knowledge of them contributes to a better understanding of
10、 both spoken Chinese and written Chinese. Second, they usually possess vivid and profound meanings, making what you try to convey more convincing.As far as Im concerned, I have a preference for the interesting stories behind some of the Chinese idioms. Not only are they interesting, but also they te
11、nd to teach some wisdom, which helps me a lot.1 sincerely hope you can learn them well.Yours,Li HuaA. Cultural heritage is preserved here.B. It has experienced several fires.C. It is totally ruined by the fires.D. It is still well reserved.3. The text probably comes from.A. A textbookB. An advertise
12、ment C. A travel magazine D. A researchpaperAbout a month after I joined Facebook, I got a call from Lori Golec a highly regarded senior director of marketing at eBay. She made it clear this was a business call. want to apply to work with you at Facebook/ she said. Instead of recommending myself, I
13、want to ask you: What is your biggest problem, and how can I solve it?My jaw hit the floor. I had hired thousands of people over the previous decade and no one had ever said anything remotely like that. People usually focus on finding the right role for themselves, with the implication that their sk
14、ills will help the company. Lori put Facebooks needs front and center. It was a killer approach. I responded, Recruiting is my biggest problem. And, yes, you can solve it.”Lori never dreamed she would work in recruiting, but she jumped in. She even agreed to trade earnings for acquiring new skills i
15、n a new field. Lori did a great job running recruiting and within months was promoted to her current job, leading PeopleFacebook.The most common metaphor for careers is a ladder; but this concept no longer applies to most workers. As of 2010, the average American had eleven jobs from the ages of eig
16、hteen to forty-six alone. Lori often quotes Pattie Sellers, who came up with a much better metaphor: Careers are a jungle gym, not a ladder/As Lori describes it, theres only one way to get to the top of a ladder, but there are many ways to get to the top of a jungle gym. The jungle gym model benefit
17、s everyone, but especially women who might be starting careers, switching careers, getting blocked by external barriers, or reentering the workforce after taking time off. The ability to create a unique path with occasional dips, detours （弯路）,and even dead ends presents great views of many people, n
18、ot just those at the top. On a ladder, most climbers are stuck staring at the butt of the person above.4. Why did Lori make the call?A. She helped Facebook to solve the biggest problem.B. She wanted to make a business deal with Facebook.C. She tried to ask for a pay rise in Facebook.D. She wanted to
19、 become an employee in Facebook.5. What impressed by Lori?A. Lori was good at running recruiting.B. Lori attached great importance to Facebooks needs.C. Lori jumped in Facebook with no adequate experience.D. Lori was skilled in marketing at eBay.6. What can we infer from the passage?A. Now all peopl
20、e dont tend to climb the ladder.B. None on the ladder can enjoy the great views.C. Jungle gyms offer limited exploration for employees.D. A pregnant woman, jobless, benefits little from the jungle gyms.7. What is the best title of the passage?A. Its a Jungle Gym, Not a Ladder.B. Facebooks Biggest Pr
21、oblem.C. Applying for a Job in Facebook.D. A Jungle Gym is Better than a Ladder.Hundreds of millions of people watched on television on July 20,1969, when American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon. Back then, businesses sold many products connecte
22、d to the event and many such products are now on sales again - in celebration of the moon landings 50th anniversary.A limited number of Omegas gold Speedmaster watches the same kind that Buzz Aldrin wore on the moon will be sold at $34,600. Omega Speedmaster watches have been an important part of sp
23、ace travel since NASA chose them for its moon landing in 1965. Other watches had failed required tests. Omega gave its gold Speedmasters to the astronauts at a dinner in 1969 before the landing. Another less costly type of silver Speedmasters will be sold at $ 9,650. It carries a picture of Aldrin s
24、tepping down from the moon lander.Something for children-as well as adults is the NASA Apollo 11 moon lander set.Made by Lego, it is a group of small pieces to put together to make a model of the moonlander.Other things for sale include the anti-gravity Fisher Space Pens, developed just for the Apol
25、lo 11 mission. They work even when writing upside down. Now Fisher Space Pen Company has a limited-edition pen for sale at an out-of this-world price: $700, with real material from the Apollo 11 spacecraft.Back in 1969, companies were quick to show their Apollo 11 connections with media and advertis
26、ements. The food company Stouffers made sure consumers knew it provided food for Apollo 11 astronauts once they returned to Earth. It started the ad campaign “Everybody whos been to the moon is eating StoufferV. Fifty years later, the company is celebrating with a media campaign to share some recipe
27、s from 1969.Marketing experts David Meerman Scott says, “Since 1972,weve gone around and around the earth many times, and it is not interesting to people any more. Km not sure whether they can accept such crazy prices. Now NASA has had plans to go to Mars in the 2030s and marketing efforts for a NAS
28、A Mars mission should be in development.” 8. What can we learn about the gold Speedmaster watch?A. It will be sold at $34,600.B. NASA bought itats9,650.C. It has Aldrins picture inside.D. It was chosen by NASA in 1969.9. What does the underlined word /out-of-this-world/z in paragraph 4 mean?A. Extre
29、mely fair. B. Surprisingly high. C. Really low.D. Trulyworthwhile.10. What does David Meerman Scott mean?A. It is a waste of money to go around and around the moon.B. People will be interested in the products connected to Apollo.C. Since 1972,governments have lost interest in moon explorations.D. Th
30、e event of going to Mars will be another good chance to advertise.11. What is the authors main purpose in writing the text?A. To show how to design the best advertisement.B. To forecast the sales of the products in the text.C. To introduce some of the products connected to Apollo 11.D. To celebrate
31、the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) included on December 17, 2020 Chinas Tai Chi on the Representative List of the Intangible （无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was announced during the online meet
32、ing of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to 19 in Kingston, capital of Jamaica.“Born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou located in Central Chinas Henan province, Tai Chi is not only a kind of
33、 traditional Wushu integrated with slow movements and deep breathing, but is also deeply rooted in many areas of Chinese culture, such as medicine and philosophy/Zhu Xianghua says, who is the son of the famous Tai Chi master Zhu Tiancai.Although it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions,
34、attracting more than 100 million people to practice, the idea that Tai Chi is for the elderly has stopped many young people practicing the ancient Wushu. They think of it as a slow exercise, which is specially made and better suited for their grandparents. Instead, many young people are turning to t
35、he Indian practice of yoga （瑜伽）to relieve stress, which was placed on the UNESCOs List in 2019.In order to promote Tai Chi, joint efforts have been made from individuals and the Chinese government in the last decades. Xian Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi. Wang Yunbing, a profe
36、ssor in the universitys sports center, stressed that Tai Chi is not only good physical exercise-researchers from the American College of Rheumatology find that it can help manage several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chinese civilization. Since 2014, the World Tai Chi Championships have
37、 been held every two years by the International Wushu Federation. It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chi lovers around the globe. In January 2020, Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.12. What does Zhu Xianghua
38、say about Tai Chi in paragraph 2?A. It originated from fast Kung Fu action. B. It was born around the 1750s in a village.C. It is related to other cultural fields of China. D. It integrates Chinese medicine and western philosophy.13. Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Ch
39、i?A. They think it easier to practice yoga to keep fit.B. The elderly stop young people practicing Tai Chi.C. They consider Tai Chi is custom-built for old people.D. Yoga was included in the world culture earlier than Tai Chi.14. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?A. To promote contempor
40、ary Chinese civilization.B. To show many efforts made to popularize Tai Chi.C. To stress the importance of Chinese Tai Chi masters.D. To advise people to practise Tai Chi to cure diseases.15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCOs List.B. Tai Chi is
41、Competing against Yoga.C. Tai Chi Has Regained populate Globally.D. Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi andYoga.二、七选五Spending money on movies, TV, and special events can cost you a surprising amount over time. The average family spends around thousands per year on at-home entertainment.16. You can re
42、duce your entertainment expenses if you know where to cut back.Listen to music via streaming services.17. Instead, try, music streaming service. It allows users to hear without downloading. These kinds of services often have an ad-free subscription. But many also offer free options.18. Whether youre
43、 a bookworm or a casual reader, a library card can save you hundreds on entertainment. Paper or electronic books, movies, magazines and music are all available for free or a minimal annual fee. Some libraries even rent video games, cooking tools or board games. Libraries also offer free community ev
44、ents like book clubs or holiday celebrations.Rent video games instead of buying them. You dont have to shell out your paycheck to get the latest game release.19. This option is especially ideal if you tend not to replay games.Share entertainment memberships with your loved ones. Share the cost of a
45、music,movie, or video game subscription with a friend or a roommate. If your relatives are interested, some services offer family discounts at a reduced fee.20.A. Acquire a library card.B. Watch for free events.C. Dont purchase every song you listen to.D. Actually, this is a number that can he great
46、ly reduced.E.You can choose rental service to play at a reduced cost.F.You can save a lot each year by paying a little in advance.G.Many allow users to add multiple users without adding money.三、完形填空Surviving Mount RainierBad luck and poor timing left Krasnitskiy and three climbers stuck on Mount Rai
47、nier for several long days. They faced mountain climbing/s 21 tests. One man suffered 22 sickness; ice and rockfall 23 down at night; cold nights in a 24 that got torn left them hypothermic （彳本*晶过彳氐的）.Calm, confidence, skill and the courage to continue up the 25 route, despite illness and injury, li
48、kely saved their lives.The climbers 26 on a Friday, camping low on the route the first night because they were 27 about rockfall after a climber had recently died in an accident at the routes typical 28 camp.On Saturday, at about 10,500 feet, one of the climbers became sick from the altitude, which began to slow them down.By Sunday evening, the ill climber was 29, and they had to make an unplannedcamp on steep snow. A 30 wind, unexpected and strong, began to break their tent. It was a cold night.On Monday, they called 911. For several 3（, they watched as high winds 32rangers