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1、 2020-2021学年下学期期末测试卷（外研版2019）02高二英语（考试时间：90 分钟 试卷满分：120分）第一部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AAirbnb is quickly becoming one of the biggest websites to book travel,which allows you to book a stay withindividual hosts.Benefits of booking a stay through Airbnb:
2、Breakfast and snacks are often included in the price.You can arrange an early check-in or late check-out,space permitting,for NO extra charge.Many Airbnb places have a washer,full kitchen,and free internet.Travel with friends or family and stay together in one home.Stay in any part of town,NOT just
3、where the chain hotels are located.Visit a unique destination where there are NO hotels.Meet lots of interesting people along the way!Get a Better Price!Because its based on person-to-person interaction,youll have lots of room to negotiate a better price.1.Book Close to When You Want to StayAirbnb p
4、laces get booked months in advance.Sometimes hosts find they have gaps to fill between stays,evenup to the current day.In that case,the host might accept a lower offe匚 Send them a message and ask if theres adiscount for booking the same week as your stay.Or even the same day!2.Stay LongerIf you offe
5、r to stay a week or longer,some hosts are willing to offer discounts.Thafs because they wont haveto spend the costs of cleaning,laundry,and their time while youre staying.3.Go in the Off-SeasonSummer is the peak travel season for most of the US and Europe,especially if youre visiting a touristdestin
6、ation.Hosts wont be as willing to negotiate because they know they can charge high rates.But if you want tostay between peak seasons,you might get a discount!4.Offer Something in ReturnDo you have a handy skill?Are you good at gardening,painting,or repairing things?Ask the host if they needhelp with
7、 changing light bulbs,fixing a leaky sink,or nailing down squeaky base boards.There are lots of waysthat people can help each other.Where can you offer something in exchange for a discount?1.Why do people like to book a stay through Airbnb?A.Because it is one of the biggest websites.B.Because the wh
8、ole family can stay together.C.Because people may check out later with extra money.D.Because all the meals are often included in the price.2.Which of the following may help save money?A.Staying between peak travel seasons.B.Offering to stay one or two days.C.Refusing to fix a leaky sink.D.Booking pl
9、aces months in advance.3.What is the main purpose of the text?A.To recommend traveling in Airbnb.B.To tell readers how to book through Airbnb.C.To offer tips for booking through Airbnb.D.To negotiate a better price via Airbnb.【文章大意】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了在Airbnb上.预定住宿的好处，以及一些有关预定的建议。1.【答案】B 解析细节理解题。根据 Benefit
10、s of booking a stay through Airbnb:部分的 Travel with friends or family andstay together in one home.可知，人们喜欢在Airbnb预定住宿的原因是可以和家人或朋友待在一个家庭里。B.Because the whole family can stay together.（因为全家人可以住在一起。）符合以上说法，故选B 项。2.【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。根据 Go in the Off-Season 部分的 But if you want to stay between peak seasons,yo
11、u mightgel a discount!可知，如果你在旺季之间去住，你可能会得到折扣，即可以节约一部分钱。A.Staying betweenpeak travel seasons.（在旺季之间去住）符合以上说法，故选A 项。3.【答案】C【解析】推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了如何在Airbnb预定住宿，包括如何获得更低的价格，在哪个时间段进行预定，怎样可以节约花销等。由此推测，本文的目的是给读者提供一些在Airbnb预定住宿的建议。C.To offer tips for booking through Airbnb.（为了提供一些在Airbnb上预定的建议）符合以上说法，故选
12、C 项。BA group of people from Denmark have formed the B-Society.According to them,human beings are divided intotypes:A-People,and B-People.A-People have no problem getting up in the morning,and operate much betterearlier in the day.However,B-people are better later in the day.Tm useless early in the m
13、orning,n says one of themembers of the B-Society.All I can do is drink coffee,and stare into space.People used to get up early becausethey had to feed the animals.But I havent got any cows or chickens,so I can sleep late,“She adds.Since thesociety was set up,the B-Society has welcomed several thousa
14、nd members.Right now,the B-Society is fighting hard for businesses to join its B-certification（证 W J）list.Companies that are“B-certified“basically give their employees the opportunity to come in when they want.In some companies,employees arrive at any time up to 3:30 pm-each to their own rhythm（节奏）.
15、And it is not just businesses that are benefiting from this.Teenagers who cant get out of bed in the morning,andparents who never quite get the kids to school on time,can now benefit from B-classes.From next year,a school inCopenhagen will offer classes which start later in the day（at 10 instead of
16、eight）.And even the government seemsto like the idea.The B-Society was founded by Camilla Kring,a professor from the University of Copenhagen.On her website,shesays,“When B-peopIes work rhythms are considered at the work place,their productivity（生产力）and quality oflife is increased,which can increase
17、 productivity for the entire organization.She adds that,B-Society will create a new daily rhythm in schools and other institutions（机构）as an alternative tothe current rhythm of early at work and early at home,.We are working for the establishment of kindergartens,primary and secondary schools as well
18、 as universities that open between 10 am and 8 pm.Would you like to work for a B-certified company?4.According to the text,who belong to the B-Society?A.Late risers.B.Businessmen.C.Animal lovers.D.Sleep experts.5.In B-certified companies,employees can.A.get more working opportunitiesB.join any other
19、 companiesC.work on any days they chooseD.go to work at any time of a day6.In Camilla Krings opinion,B-p e o p l e.A.are more hard-working than A-peopleB.have a better quality of life than A-peopleC.are more productive if given more freedomD.like the rhythm of“early at work,early at home7.The author
20、s purpose in writing this text is to.A.stress the importance of getting up earlyB.express his attitude towards the B-SocietyC.introduce a group having a special daily rhythmD.call on people to work fbr B-certified companies【文章大意这是一篇说明文，作者在文中介绍了丹麦现在实行的一种由特殊方式的工作节奏的群体：B-society,他们通常起床的很晚，但是他们的工作效率似乎很高
21、。4.【答案】A【解析】根据文中第一段后半段内容 However,B-people are better later in the day.Im useless early in themorning,”says one of the members of the B-Society可知，B-society里的人通常是起床较晚的人，而且他们的工作时间也比较晚，所以晚起床的人属于Bsociety。故选A。5.【答案】D 解析细节理解题。根据第二段后两句 Companies that arc B-certified basically give their employees theopportu
22、nity to come in when they want.In some companies,employees anive at any time up to 3:30 pm-each totheir own rhythm（节奏）.可知，在 B-certified companies中，他们可以在白天的任何时间上班，在一些公司，员工可以在下午3:30之前的任何时候到达每个人都有自己的节奏。故选Do6.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据文中第四段最后一句she says,When B-people飞work rhythms are considered at thework place,t
23、heir productivity（生产力）and quality of life is increased,which can increase productivity for theentire organization.,可知，她说:“如果在工作场所考虑到b 型员工的工作节奏，他们的工作效率和生活质量就会提高，这会提高整个组织的工作效率。B-people如果被给与更多的自由，他们的生产效率更高。故选Co7.【答案】C【解析】推理判断题。作者在文中介绍了丹麦现在实行的一种由特殊方式的工作节奏的群体：B-society,他们通常起床的很晚，但是他们的工作效率似乎很高。所以短文的目的是介绍一
24、个有特殊日常节奏的群体。故选C。CThanks to this new hands-free suitcase,caiTying around heavy luggage may soon become a thing of the past.Designed by Israeli company NUA Robotics,this“smart“suitcase can follow you everywhere you go.The carry-on suitcase,now a prototype（雏形）,connects to a smartphone app via bluetooth
25、.It has a built-incamera sensor that can see you and follow you around on flat floors.It comes with an anti-theft alarm to preventsomeone carrying it away when youre not looking/4It can follow and carry things for people around whilecommunicating with their smartphone,and avoiding bumping into other
26、 objects,“explained Alex Libman,founderof NUA Robotics.Were combining sensor network,computer vision,and robotics.So if you download our app（应用），press the follow me button,the luggage recognizes its user and knows to follow and communicate.NUA is still testing the products and trying to improve feat
27、ures like speed and cuslomization（客户订制）,butthey hope to make the suitcase available to customers in a years time.If it proves successful,they want to use thebluetooth pairing technology to automate（自动化操作）lots of other products,like shopping carts at thesupermarket.These products are especially meant
28、 to be useful to the physically disabled and elderly.Any objectcan be smart and robotic,Libman told Mashable/4We want to bring robots into everydayThe Israeli tech company made it clear that the finished product will look just like a common suitcase.They,replanning to partner with a carry-on luggage
29、 maker,since the product that makes it“smart“weighs just 2.5 poundsand can be fitted on old-fashion luggage.With NUAs smart suitcase,carrying around heavy luggage isnt a burden.But how their invention will handletough blocks like stairs?It will be interesting to wait.8.According to the passage,the“s
30、mart”s u i t c a s e.A.can go everywhereB.is on sale nowC.was designed by Alex LibmanD.can make our hands free during traveling9.If you want to use this free hand suitcase,you must.A.look at it all the timeB.avoid obstaclesC.download the appD.carry a camera10.What can we learn about NUA?A.It was fou
31、nded by Mashable.B.It has improved the features of the device.C.It will make the suitcase available to customers in a month.D.It wants to bring more smart and robotic devices into everyday life.11.Where is the article probably from?A.A poster.B.A website.C.A textbook.D.A biography.【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍
32、了一种新型智能行李箱，它是以色列NUARobotics公司研发的，主人走到哪它就跟到哪。8.【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。题目问“smart”suitcase智能行李箱相关的问题，第一段“Thanks to this new hands-freesuitcase，”，可知，由于智能行李箱可以不用手拿，拿着重重的箱子去旅行可能不久就会成为历史。所以D 选项正确，故选D。9.【答案】C【解析】题目问：要使用这种不用手的行李箱，需要什么？第二段“So if you download our app（应用）,press Ihcfollow me button,the luggage recognize
33、s its user and knows to follow and communicate.”,可知，如果使用这款箱子，需要下载a p p,所以C 选项正确，故选C。10.【答案】D【解析】推理判断题。题目间对NUA公司的了解？第四段：If it proves successful,they want to use the bluetoothpairing technology to automate（自 动化操作）lots of other products,like shopping carts at the supermarket.Theseproducts are especiall
34、y meant to be useful to the physically disabled and elderly.Any object can be smart androbotic,Libman told Mashable.“We want to bring robots into everyday lifb.”可知，如果成功的话，他们希望使用蓝牙配对技术来实现很多其他产品的自动化，比如超市的购物车。这些产品特别适用于残疾人和老年人。“任何物体都可以是智能和机器人。我们想把机器人带入日常生活”Libman告 诉 Mashable。所以关于NUA我们能学到，它希望将更多智能和机器人设备带
35、入 I常生活。故选D。11.【答案】B【解析】推理判断题。文章是说明文，介绍的是NUA公司的产品和公司的定位，所以不可能来自自传、海报和教科书，故选B。DThe annual marathon in my town occun ed as scheduled.My job was to follow behind the runners in anambulance in case any of them needed medical attention.As the athletes began to pace themselves,the frontrunners started to d
36、isappear.It was then that my eyes were drawn to the woman in blue running shorts and a baggywhite T-shirt.I knew we were already watching our“last runner”.Her feet were turned in,yet her left knee was turned out.Her legs were so crippled and bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk,let alone r
37、un a marathon.The driver and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward.We would move forward a little bit,thenstop and wait fbr her to gain some distance.Then wed slowly move forward a little bit more.As I watched herstruggle to put one foot in front of the other,I found myself breathing for
38、her and urging her forward.I wanted herto stop,and at the same time,I prayed that she wouldnt.Finally,she was the only runner left in sight.I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect andamazement as she pushed forward with sheer determination through the last miles.When the finish line ca
39、me intosight,the cheering crowds had long gone home.Yet,standing straight and proud waited a man.He was holding oneend of a ribbon tied to a post.She slowly crossed through,leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering（飘动）behindher.I dont know this womans name,but that day she became a part of my life
40、a part I often depend on.For her,it wasnt about beating the other runners or winning a prize.It was about finishing what she had set out to do.WhenI think things are too difficult or I get those I-just-cant-do-it,“I think of the last runner.Then I realize how easythe task before me really is.12.What
41、 words can best describe the woman?A.Proud and determined.B.Strong-willed and honorable.C.Modest and courageous.D.Diligent and considerate.13.What does the underlined word“crippled”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Disabled.B.Healthy.C.Perfect.D.Strong.14.What has the author learnt from the woman?A.Dont depend
42、on others when facing hardships.B.Nothing is too tough to accomplish if one is brave enough.C.The disabled can also run a marathon despite their walking difficulty.D.Its not winning but finishing the thing we start that really matters.15.What could be the best title for the text?A.A Humorous Strange
43、r.B.An Unforgettable Job.C.The Last Runner.D.The Annual Marathon.【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者作为工作人员参加马拉松比赛，目睹一位脚有问题的女人坚持跑完马拉松的过程，并且这个最后一位跑步者一直激励作者以后生活的道路。12.【答案】B【解析】推理判断题。根据倒数第三段 I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect and amazement asshe pushed forward with sheer determination through the l
44、ast miles.可知，我坐在座位边上，带着敬意和惊讶看着她坚定地向前走了最后几英里。以及最后一段I don，t know this womans name,but that day she became a partof my life a part I often depend on.For her,it wasnt about beating the other runners or winning a prize.It wasabout finishing what she had set out to do.When 1 think things are too difficult
45、 or I get those l-just-cant-do-it,Ithink of the last runner.Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.可知我不知道这个女人的名字，但从那天起，她就成了我生活的一部分我经常依赖的一部分。对她来说，这不是打败其他赛跑者或赢得奖品的问题。这是关于完成她已经开始做的事情。当我认为事情太困难或者我得到那些“我只是不能做 的时候,我就会想到最后一个跑步者。然后我意识到我面前的任务是多么的简单。由此可推知，作者认为，这个女人虽然一位脚有问题，但是意志坚强地走完了最后几英里，且她的行为也
46、让作者一直铭记，成立作者生活的一部分，说明作者觉得这个有残疾的女人是值得尊敬的。故选B。13.【答案】A【解析】词义猜测题。根据上文Her feet were turned in,yet her left knee was turned out.她的脚朝里，但左膝朝外。以及后文 bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk,let alone run a marathon.可知这个女人的腿弯曲，似乎不可能走路，更不用说跑马拉松了。由此可知，这个女人腿有残疾，故划线单词意思为“残疾的二A.Disabled.残疾的；B.Healthy.健康的；C.P
47、erfect.完美的；D.Strong.强壮的。故选 A。14.【答案】D【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段 I dont know this womans name,but that day she became a part of my life a part I often depend on.For her,it wasnt about beating the other runners or winning a prize.It was about finishingwhat she had set out to do.When I think things are too diffi
48、cult or I get those I-just-cant-do-it,“I think of the lastrunner.Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.可知我不知道这个女人的名字，但从那天起，她就成了我生活的一部分我经常依赖的一部分。对她来说，这不是打败其他赛跑者或赢得奖品的问题。这是关于完成她已经开始做的事情。当我认为事情太困难或者我得到那些“我只是不能做 的时候，我就会想到最后一个跑步者。然后我意识到我面前的任务是多么的简单。由此可以推断作者从这个女人身上学到的，不是胜利而是坚持到底才是最重要的，故选D。1
49、5.【答案】C【解析】主旨大意题。根据最后一段中 When I think things are too difficult or I get those I-just-cant-do-it,Ithink of the last runner.Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.可知当我认为事情太困难或者我得至那些“我只是不能做”的时候，我就会想到最后一个跑步者。然后我意识到我面前的任务是多么的简单。结合本文主要讲述作者作为工作人员参加马拉松比赛，目睹一位脚有问题的女人坚持跑完马拉松的过程，并且这个最后一位跑步者一直激励作者
50、以后生活的道路。所以C 选项“最后一位跑步者”为短文最佳标题，更吸引读者，故选C。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。Learning Is a Learned BehaviorMany people mistakenly believe that learning is an unchangeable trait like eye color,simply luck of thegenetic draw.People are born learners,or theyre not.16.He